The Coach and Horses
A traditional 16th-century village pub in Adderbury, Oxfordshire, run by tenants Tony and Shani Watts.
Last updated September 27, 2026
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Overview
The Coach and Horses is a traditional public house in the village of Adderbury, near Banbury in Oxfordshire, England. It occupies a building dating from the 16th century, and its official site describes it as "a beautiful 16th century building situated in a picturesque village location of Adderbury, just outside of Banbury." The pub is a local, community-oriented establishment rather than a branded chain outlet; it is run by tenants Tony and Shani Watts, who are named on the pub's own website as the operators providing "a warm welcome, a high standard of service and a great value for money food menu." The pub's offer centres on classic British pub food and drink in a cosy, historic setting. Open fires are highlighted as creating a warm atmosphere during the winter months, while an outside seating area at the front of the building serves as a place to relax in summer and take in the village surroundings. The website quotes customer feedback praising the pub's position, friendly and helpful staff, village pub atmosphere, cheerful bar staff, and food described as great value and cheap. As a village pub, The Coach and Horses serves the local Adderbury community and visitors to the area around Banbury in north Oxfordshire. It maintains a presence on Facebook in addition to its Google Sites homepage. The available evidence identifies it as a pub in Adderbury, Cherwell district, Oxfordshire, but does not disclose ownership of the freehold, a parent company, founding date, or any chain affiliation. It should be understood as an individual licensed hospitality business rather than a multi-site brand.
History
The Coach and Horses is a public house in Adderbury, a village in the Cherwell district of Oxfordshire, England, near Banbury. The building it occupies dates from the 16th century, according to the pub's own website, which describes it as "a beautiful 16th century building situated in a picturesque village location of Adderbury, just outside of Banbury." This places the structure among the historic buildings of a village known for its traditional English architecture. The pub operates as a tenanted house: the website names Tony and Shani Watts as the tenants, who provide "a warm welcome, a high standard of service and a great value for money food menu." As a village local, its history is tied to serving the Adderbury community and passing trade rather than to a corporate expansion narrative. The available evidence does not record a founding date for the licensed business, the identity of the freeholder, or any past ownership changes. In the present day, The Coach and Horses presents itself as a cosy, traditional pub. Open fires are a feature in winter, and an outside seating area to the front of the building is used in summer. Customer testimonials quoted on the site emphasise its position, friendly and helpful staff, village pub atmosphere, cheerful bar staff, and food described as great value and cheap. The pub maintains an online presence through a Google Sites homepage and a Facebook page. No parent company, chain affiliation, or listing status is indicated in the evidence.
Building dates from the 16th century, as described on the pub's official website.
Tony and Shani Watts are named as tenants operating the pub.
Products and positioning
A traditional, community-focused 16th-century village pub offering good-value food and a friendly local atmosphere.
Pub food menu
A value-for-money food menu praised in customer testimonials.
Drinks
Alcoholic and soft drinks served in a traditional bar setting.
Recent events
Provenance Inns and Hotels acquires The Coach and Horses[3]
Reported:
Provenance Inns and Hotels acquired The Coach and Horses pub in Harrogate and said it was agreeing a plan for refurbishment and reopening.
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