Sunday Spring Garden

A classic, country pub

with boutique bedrooms near Bicester

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MUSSELS White wine & garlic cream, toasted sourdough

Eat & Drink

The Lion is home to the finest British fare for miles around. Our menu is packed full of fresh, seasonal dishes created using a fine blend of locally sourced ingredients and our culinary expertise.

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Do you have a special event on the horizon and hunting for help to host it? You’ve come to the right place. Our abode is the perfect venue infamous for throwing the best functions and celebrations near Bicester.

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Settle into our exquisite modern rooms, not only for the most enjoyable stay in Bicester but also for an experience that will make you want to come back again and again.

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Events & Entertainment

Live Music – Josh White

Join us at the Lion for an evening of energetic Live music from Banbury based vocalist Josh White.  8:30pm.  Friday 6th December. 

Live Music – Sunfly

Enjoy an evening of live rock music from Sunfly, Oxford's longest running band still rocking after 43 years! 8pm. Friday 13th December.

Live Music – White Ridge

What better way to spend the Friday before Christmas than listening to classics from the golden era of rock, performed by White Ridge. 8pm. Friday 20th December. 

Live Music – Coverbuoys

Bring your friends and family for an evening of live music by the Coverbuoys.  An energetic and dynamic music duo from Wallingford. 8pm. Friday 27th December.

Thirsty Thursday

Thirsty Thursday

Enjoy 25% off on bottles of Prosecco, South African sparkling wine, English sparkling wine, and Laurent-Perrier Champagne.

Live Music

Live Music

Last Friday of every month. Dance the night away with live music at The Lion this summer.

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Private Events at The Lion

Overflowing with quintessential Oxfordshire elegance, The Lion serves as a charming venue ideal for hosting exclusive private events. Delve into our array of event spaces and find the ideal setting for your special occasion.

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360° walkthroughs
Exceptional set menus
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10% extra this Black Friday

Whether you're treating yourself or someone else, get even more of our fantastic food, tempting tipples and boutique bedrooms when you buy a Honeycomb Houses gift card between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Beat the January Blues!

Dine with us in November & December and receive a voucher for money off your food bill in January & early February.

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EAT & DRINK

Oxfordshire Comforts & Decadent Dishes

Our cosy and charming inn in Bicester welcomes you with a menu featuring flavourful dishes made from local produce, catering to a variety of tastes.

GRILLED FLATBREAD Marinated chicken Beetroot hummus, cous cous, greek yogurt, mixed leaf salad, pomegranate seeds

GIFTING

A Gift for
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Give the gift of great food, tempting tipples & boutique rooms!
Gift cards can be redeemed in any Honeycomb House.
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Really Lovely place

Room was beautiful and comfortable. The pub and restaurant are stunning in a gorgeous little village. Food was top notch. The staff were so polite and helpful and the manager went above and beyond to make our stay perfect. Would strongly recommend this place.

Vikki