This 13th century Thatched Tavern is more than just a pub on the edge of Cotswold. It’s a community asset to the village of Honeybourne. Think ‘chocolate box’ thatch appeal; exposed beams and ancient cruck construction; roaring fires in winter; beautiful gardens in summer, and delicious fare that showcases the very best of the British countryside, although there is more than a hint of the Mediterranean.
The ‘Thatch’ is operated by The Honeybourne Pub Company, a local business headed up by Fay Mathias and her daughter Amy. Amy leads and manages on a day-to-day basis with the support of the family and head chef, Lee McDonald. They took over the pub on 2nd November 2020 and two days later were locked down by Covid. Fay saw this as the opportunity she needed to begin an extensive refurbishment to sympathetically restore and refresh this grade 11 listed historic pub. Heineken subsequently made a significant £135,000 investment in the Thatch, ready to serve all-comers during the Christmas party season and beyond.
The Family responded to the Covid restrictions by developing a takeaway food menu with coffee and cakes. This ensured customers continued to visit the Thatch, engaging them in how the work on the ‘Thatch’ was developing.
This warm and welcoming pub offers delicious food; fine ales, beers, wines and spirits. One visit will make you a regular!
