Acquired by The Free Spirit Pub Company who are expecting to re-open on the 16th November. Country pub, restaurant and hotel. See Facebook page for updates.

The Arnold re-opened on the 25th May and currently serves two real ales, plus a range of beers, ciders & soft drinks. Now serving lunchtime and evening meals Wednesday to Saturday, and Sunday dinners. Kitchen closed temporarily.

Friendly members club with two smart rooms and flexible visitor arrangements. Regular pop up food eg. pizzas, chippy, Jamaican, curry, Mexican see Facebook page. Social village events eg. Burns Night. Darts, pool (free), skittles.

Built circa 1730, this family run pub pre-dates the adjacent Grand Union Canal. Dining areas are at both ends of the building, with several settees in front of the L-shaped bar. There is lots of outside seating next to the lock and on the lawn beside the canal. The menu offers a choice of traditional home-cooked food using locally sourced ingredients, mixed with a few more exotic options. Quiz on Thursday evenings. Braunston Marina is nearby.

Dating back to 1672 the Old Plough is a two roomed traditional pub that has recently been refurbished. There is a south facing patio and lawn at the rear. Quiz on Tuesday evenings.

British-Indian Restaurant and Bar.

A family friendly village pub, focusing on excellent traditional pub food at great value. The pub focuses on meals but offers excellent real ale in a modern and comfortable setting. A relaxed drinking area is to the rear of the pub, with the rest set out as eating areas. Popular with families, there is an outdoor play area for children. A large canopy covering a seating area is to the rear. Dogs are allowed in the garden. The upstairs of the pub has been converted to provide accommodation.

Friendly village pub within walking distance of the Oxford Canal, it offers a couple of changing beers as well as Greene King. There are a few bench tables at the front, with limited parking. Pizza on some Friday evenings. Live music at weekends, see Facebook.

Welcoming, two roomed village local with a modern twist, which has been sympathetically renovated by the new owners. There is a south facing terrace and garden overlooking the Avon Valley. The home cooked, locally sourced menu includes vegetarian, vegan and children’s options. Drinks include English red and white wines, local gins and whiskies, and taking pride of place on the bar ales from Catthorpe’s Dow Bridge Brewery. Rugby & District CAMRA Branch's Country Pub of the Year 2022. Closed Monday to Thursday.

Village pub / restaurant with a traditional feel, offering generous meal deals from Monday to Friday. The aim is to offer three changing real ales, one golden, one IPA/amber, and one darker beer.

The kitchen team is led by head chef Alex, who takes pride in using the freshest locally-sourced ingredients. The kitchen serves everything from classic pub food to more refined plates, so there's something for every taste. Breakfast served Tues-Weds & Fri-Sun 9 - 11am.

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This food led, seventeenth century, Grade II listed coaching inn is built of local iron stone with a thatched roof and has been run by the same family since 1979. The inside is now open plan with a bar at one end, but there are still distinct areas with low beamed ceilings, wooden panelling and window seats. There is a “Pie Night” on the first Sunday of the month, and a quiz on the last Sunday. Other events include Bingo Nights and classic car shows in the summer.

Village free house built out of local ironstone situated on the main road through the village. To the front a comfortable bar has tables and settees. To the rear is a large restaurant catering for up to 80 dinners. Food, much of it sourced locally, ranges from pub favourites to restaurant specials with a variety of vegetarian options and regular theme nights. Occasional live music is played. Good value accommodation is available. Breakfast is served 9am - 11am at weekends.

Part of the Vintage Inns chain, this village pub, restaurant and hotel has a focus on food with an extensive menu and choice of three real ales. This was one of a number of coaching inns in the area at the cross roads between Rugby & Banbury and Coventry and Northampton. The Dun Cow name was based on a legend of a Monster Cow that roamed Dunsmore Heath in the middle ages.

The Green Man is a traditional local village community pub with friendly staff offering B&B style accommodation. The small ex-coaching inn faces the village green, a 1000 year old church and what was the Lion Inn where the co-conspirators with Guy Fawkes waited news that Parliament had been blown up! The cosy public bar has two TV screens playing Sky Sports and offers quality real ales from four hand pumps. The large dining room offers traditional Sunday roasts together with an extensive menu, from traditional bar snacks to delicious Steak Deals. There is a large car park and large garden with play equipment. Function room for 30 seated and 50 standing.

This quaint friendly village pub has a warm and cosy atmosphere, and doubles as centre for various walking, social, sports and community meetings. A small games room with skittles and darts also hosts the weekly poker night. Food is available but must be booked in advance. The restaurant seats up to 26 people, with additional seating in the games room and outside for summer use. Men's and Ladies skittle teams play in local leagues. Current listed opening hours are from the beginning of November to the end of January.

The original black and white timber framed building, which is now the restaurant, dates from 1550 and was converted to a pub sometime in the late 19th century. The bar, housed in an extension at the rear, continues the beamed theme. This traditional village pub is very popular with diners, especially at lunchtimes. Entrance is at the back from the car park. There is a small patio area at the rear.

A friendly and welcoming village pub with beamed ceilings & open fires. Separate games room with darts, quiz night Thursday, & Sunday poker evenings. Excellent food served (Booking advisable) either in the pub or spacious dining conservatory. Brunch served Tuesday to Sunday. Curry night Wednesday, steak night Thursdays. Large garden with ample seating. Summer garden beer festivals featuring live music and pig roast. Cyclists and walkers welcome.

Re-opening on Wednesday 25th September. Aiming to be a part of the community, dedicated to producing fantastic fresh food, delivering welcoming service and creating a vibrant, cosy atmosphere with old-school pub charm with a focus on local producers is what The Old Lion is all about. From upbeat live music nights, alfresco dining, local ales, their Sunday roast and authentic Indian Dishes, they aim to cater for all.

Originally an old coaching inn, the George was rebuilt in the 1840s using bricks originally destined for Kilsby Railway Tunnel. The George serves up a menu of homemade dishes infused with Asian-inspiration.

Converted from a house in 2013, this railway themed, thriving community free house serves a wide selection of ales. Friendly conversation dominates in this welcoming pub creating a comfortable atmosphere. The large garden with an outside bar and the new garden barn makes this a great summer venue, with the local CAMRA branch awarding it Summer Pub of the Year for three consecutive years. Occasional folk nights and beer festivals are held. Sunday lunches are now served. Two still ciders are available.

Family friendly village with food & entertainment.

Newly Built in 2006. This large imposing Marston's eatery is a welcome addition to the town. Popular with transient customers and business clientel, who take advantage of the pubs close proximity to M1 (J20), the nearby travel lodge and the Sir Frank Whittles Jet based traffic island. All beers come from the Marston's range only

Situated on the main road thoroughfare, the Greyhound dates from 1758 and was renovated by the current owner. This grade II listed coach house hotel offers a warm welcome. The lounge has period style furnishings, nautical pictures, old clocks and original features. The bar has a wood-block floor and stocks over a 100 whiskies. There is an outside paved courtyard for summer drinks. A popular venue for private parties and weddings. A new menu was launched on Friday 15th November.

The View restaurant and bar with its adjoining Terrace, part of the brand new club house, is open to all, and they offer a warm welcome to anyone who may wish to sample their new menus (breakfast & lunch), or relax for a little while with a coffee amongst friends. The bar and restaurant is fully licensed for use by members, visitors and the general public and offers a wide range of hot and cold drinks.

Modern community pub offering good value pub food and a good choice of real ales with plenty of entertainment with live music, quiz nights and live sports TV events.

Recently refurbished traditional town-centre, street corner local with a black and white frontage, built in 1919 on the site of an 18th-century coach house. The large lounge, with its open fire, shows TV sports. The public bar is divided by a central fireplace. Darts, dominoes and skittles teams are hosted.

A welcoming multi-roomed village pub. Outside drinking area at the back beyond the carpark, and a garden at the front for Summer days. Monthly Sunday evening folk music sessions. Sunday roasts served 12 noon till 4.30pm. Fish on Fridays. Family fun days on bank holidays.

A canal side village pub, with bar, lounge and restaurant, plus function room, adventure playground and en-suite accommodation. A choice of three real ales.

Family friendly pub situated on crossroads with an open plan bar and games room off to one side. Popular with sports fans, especially horse racing. Cricket, football & rugby are also shown on tv. Large garden with climbing frames etc.

Recently refurbished family friendly modern estate pub on the edge of Bilton village built at the same time as the housing development.

Set on the banks of the old canal, this restaurant and bar has a large beer garden.

The Black Swan (locally known as The Dirty Duck) is a large, friendly locals pub, serving a wide range of drinks. Major sports events are shown on large screens throughout the pub. There is a beer garden and outside bar.

Modern family friendly pub offering good value pub food and an indoor play area for children. Breakfast served 6.30am - 10.30am Monday to Friday, 7am - 11am Saturday & Sunday. Sunday cavery.

Large, open plan stone flagged pub with a large garden & outside seating.

Town centre pub that re-opened on Friday, 26th July following a major refurbishment.

Family friendly village local offering lunchtime & evening meals. Wednesday evening quiz. CAMRA discount - 10% off cask ales.

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Bar & Live Music Venue serving coffee, cask ales, & cocktails. Brunch served at the weekend. Pizzas from Stone Love Pizza on Thursdays, and burgers on Friday & Saturday evenings. Bands Friday & Saturday evenings. Open mic on Thursday 9 - 11pm. Jazz Club every 3rd Sunday of the month 4 - 8pm.

A contemporary bar in the town centre with a Clash themed decor near Wetherspoons, offering "the best breakfast in Rugby". Live sport is shown and live bands play on some evenings - see Facebook page. Outside seating at the front and back.

Large, open plan, family friendly pub with a central "u" shaped bar. Re-opening Thursday 22nd August following a major refurbishment - see new Facebook page for updates.

A friendly pub with a warm welcome from Mark and the staff. There is a bar with darts and skittles, a lounge and a cosy snug which doubles as a meeting room. The regular ales are complemented by seasonal Black Country Ales brews, plus six guest beers from regional and local breweries. Bar snacks include freshly made cobs, home-made Scotch eggs, sausage rolls and locally made Joseph Morris pork pies. Quiz nights are held weekly on a Thursday and there is occasional live music. Well behaved dogs are welcome.

The clubhouse which overlooks the course offers a seasonal menu prepared freshly by the in house catering team. The bar is only open for members, or visitors (either accompanied by a member or paying for a round of golf as a visitor). Sharp's Sea Fury is stocked during the winter, and in the summer Sharp's Solar Wave and an additional guest beer are sold.

Re-opening on Saturday 14th September at 12 noon! Rugby Tap Room micropub is a long room with the large selection of gravity served draught ales and ciders racked at the far end. The Tap offers an environment that shuns electronic entertainment, promoting conversation in an intimate setting. It serves up to six LocAles, typically Byatt's, Church End, Goff's, Phipps NBC, plus beers from Oakham. A range of craft ales – on draft from New Bristol Brewery and canned are available. There is outside seating at the front with a view of the famous Rugby School; where Rugby Football was invented and the setting for Tom Brown's School Days. Bar snacks - crisps, nuts, pork scratchings etc. available. Last orders half an hour before listed closing time.

Large open-plan Wetherspoon pub named after the local poet who was born in 1887. It was originally a print works, then an indoor market, and stretches from Castle Street to the public car park off Church Street. Access is from both ends. Partially carpeted and tiled, it has a small paved, walled, outside drinking area and a food area in a raised upper level. Breakfast is served 8am till 12 noon and the main menu is available from 11.30am. Very popular and lively at weekends and busy on 'club' nights specialising in steaks and curries. Easy access for wheelchairs is from Castle Street.

A small historic pub which offers a warm welcome. A real fire in winter creates a cosy atmosphere adding to the Squirrel's genuine charm. Live music is a big part of the pub's culture, featuring an open mic on Wednesday evenings and bands of varied genres appear most Saturday evenings. Local and independent brewers are featured alongside brands from the Marston's stable. Occasionally the pub may open later midweek - check before travelling. Beers from Dow Bridge and Pitchfork are regularly available. National CAMRA Golden Award winner.

A family friendly Hungry Horse pub which opened in 2014. There are usually two cask ales to choose from. Food is served throughout the day. There is a beer garden with a children's play area. Dogs are welcome outside and Assistance Dogs are allowed inside.

A beautiful Victorian corner pub just outside the town centre – a true gem and the last of its kind in Rugby. Built in a wedge shape, the multi-roomed local features a traditional bar, larger refurbished lounge and two relatively new snugs converted from the kitchen and store room. Filled rolls are available at the weekend. The pub shows sport on TV and hosts quiz nights on Thursday and Sunday.

Large town pub close to Rugby school. Well known for lunches and evening meals. Skittles table and dart board for local matches. Occasional band's and retro 70's / 80's disco. 2 handpumps selling Marston's Pedigree and Bank's Bitter. Outside drinking area. Food includes Sunday roasts, Friday steak nights, and homemade burgers.

The White Hart is a traditional, family run village pub with low ceilings, exposed beams and a large fireplace with a wood-burning stove. Outside there is a large grassed drinking area. The three ales are all sourced from Leicestershire breweries. Good value cheese cobs are available, and there is a pizza van on Wednesday evenings. Sport is shown on TV. Nearby attractions include Stanford Reservoir, and Stanford Hall dating from 1697, which has a museum dedicated to aviator pioneer Percy Pilcher.

Re-opened Friday, 18th August. See face book page for updates. This picturesque village pub features a beautiful garden for alfresco dining, a kids' tepee, and a children's bar, making it an ideal spot for family gatherings. Inside, you'll find a warm and friendly atmosphere with a nicely decorated restaurant and bar area. The classic menu, crafted from fresh ingredients, includes a selection of specials to choose from. Don't miss the fabulous Sunday roasts and an array of beverages, including fine wines. Dog-friendly with treats for furry friends, the Oak and Black Dog is a perfect retreat for unwinding and enjoying quality time with loved ones. Now open for breakfast from 9am Monday to Wednesday.

A warm welcome is assured at this family-run community local, whose landlord has been in situ for more than 37 years. The menu caters for all and includes vegetarian and children’s options. The large garden and play area are popular with families in good weather. A marquee provides the venue for the annual music festival and is available for private hire. Pub games include table skittles. The 18th-century Stamford Hall, with a caravan park and museum, is less than a mile away. Different pop up food offerings are available most Thursdays - see Facebook for details.

Hotel restaurant bar.

Long road side pub with a restaurant at the far end.

Charming 17th-century country pub heated with wood burners. There are two bars split over two levels; a traditional bar where darts and skittles are played, and a comfortable beamed lounge leading to the restaurant which serves a wide variety of food. A large canopied patio overlooks the lawned garden. Regular live bands during the summer. Local Vale of Welton cider is stocked. Visit the recently-opened Little Shop of Ale for bottles to take away. Children and dogs are welcome.

Traditional, village orientated public house stocking a variety of Real Ales, Lagers, Ciders, and Wines, set in a quaint rural village. Two bars with wooden beams and traditional fireplaces; darts board, TV and jukebox; the other has an open fire, book lending and seating. There is a skittles table and a separate back room. The large garden has a children's play area. Traditional roasts and a full menu on Sundays, stone baked pizzas some evenings, fish & chips on Fridays, hot snacks and homemade cakes everyday.