frequently asked questions
GENERAL & LOCATION
-Where is The Tavern Inn located?
The Tavern Inn is located in Kemble, Gloucestershire, in the heart of the Cotswolds.
-How close are you to Kemble Train Station?
We are just a very short walk from Kemble Train Station, making us ideal for visitors arriving by train.
-Is The Tavern Inn near Cirencester?
Yes, we are close to Cirencester and easy to reach from the surrounding Cotswold villages.
-Is The Tavern Inn near the Source of the River Thames?
Yes, we are close to the Source of the River Thames and a great stop for walkers exploring the local countryside.
-Are you near Kemble Airfield?
Yes, The Tavern Inn is located close to Kemble Airfield.
-Do you have parking?
Yes, we have customer parking available on site.
-Do you have an EV charger?
Yes, we have an EV charger available on site.
FOOD & DRINK
-What type of food do you serve?
We serve fresh, traditional country pub food, including home-cooked classics, seasonal dishes and Sunday roasts.
-Do you serve lunch and dinner?
Yes, we serve separate lunch and dinner services. Please check our menu page for current food service times.
-What time does food service finish?
Food service usually finishes around 8:30pm to 9:00pm, depending on the day.
-Do you offer vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free options?
Yes, we offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options across our menus.
-Do you cater for allergies?
Yes, please speak to a member of staff before ordering so we can advise you properly.
-Do you offer takeaway food?
Yes, some food can be ordered to take away, although we are not a dedicated takeaway.
-Do your menus change?
Yes, our menus change seasonally and may vary depending on availability.
FAMILIES, DOGS & ACCESSIBILITY
-Is The Tavern Inn family-friendly?
Yes, we are a family-friendly country pub with a large garden, children’s play areas and a relaxed atmosphere.
-Do you have a children’s menu?
Yes, we have a children’s menu available.
-Do you have high chairs?
Yes, high chairs are available.
-Is The Tavern Inn dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome throughout the pub and garden.
-Do you have outdoor seating?
Yes, we have a large garden with plenty of outdoor seating.
-Is the pub wheelchair accessible?
Yes, The Tavern Inn is wheelchair friendly, with wheelchair access available.
-Do you have disabled toilets?
Yes, we have a disabled toilet on site.
-Do you have baby changing facilities?
Yes, baby changing facilities are available.
BOOKINGS & PRACTICAL INFO
-Do I need to book a table?
Booking is recommended during busy periods, but walk-ins are welcome where space is available.
-How do I book a table?
You can book by phone or email.
-Can I leave my car overnight?
Please ask us in advance. Overnight parking may be possible, but we are not a free public car park.
-What days are you closed?
We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except for some private bookings or events.
-What are your opening hours?
Our current opening hours are shown on the website and may vary for private events or seasonal occasions.
PRIVATE PARTIES, WEDDINGS & EVENTS
-Do you host private parties?
Yes, we host private parties, celebrations, birthdays, wakes, family gatherings and other events.
-Do you offer wedding packages?
Yes, we offer wedding packages with venue hire, food, live music and optional extras available.
-Can I hire the whole venue?
Yes, full venue hire is available, including the pub, function room, garden and stretch tent.
-How many people can the function room hold?
Our function room can hold around 30 to 40 guests.
-How many people can the stretch tent seat?
Our seated stretch tent can comfortably seat around 80 guests, with space for more depending on the layout.
-Can you host larger outdoor events?
Yes, our large garden can accommodate much bigger events, depending on the setup and requirements.
-Do you provide catering for events?
Yes, we can provide catering including grazing tables, BBQ-style food, pizza buffets and other options.
-Can we bring our own suppliers?
This can be discussed as part of the booking. Supplier arrangements are agreed on a case-by-case basis.
-What time do events finish?
Most live events finish around 10:30pm to 11:00pm to respect the village setting.
ENTERTAINMENT & WHAT’S ON
-Do you have live music?
Yes, we host live music events and can also arrange live music for private parties and weddings.
-Do you run quiz nights?
Yes, we run quiz nights throughout the year.
-Do you run bingo nights?
Yes, we run bingo every other Friday.
-Do you host seasonal events?
Yes, we host larger seasonal events including fireworks nights and Christmas events.
-Do you host Christmas events?
Yes, we run Christmas events, including family-friendly events where children can meet Santa.
ACCOMMODATION
-Do you have accommodation at The Tavern Inn?
Yes, we have three shepherd’s huts on site.
-What facilities do the shepherd’s huts have?
Each hut has a double bed, kitchen, toilet, shower, heating and full insulation.
-Are the shepherd’s huts available all year round?
Yes, the huts are fully insulated and available throughout the year.
-How do I book the shepherd’s huts?
Our shepherd’s huts are available through Sykes Cottages and will also be listed on major booking platforms including Airbnb, Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia.
-Can guests staying in the huts eat at the pub?
Yes, guests staying in the shepherd’s huts are welcome to eat and drink at The Tavern Inn.
Things To Do Near The Tavern Inn
-Beautiful countryside walks across the Cotswolds
-The Source of the River Thames (just minutes away)
-Cirencester shops, markets and cafes
-Cotswold Water Park lakes and activities
-Westonbirt Arboretum
-Cotswold Sculpture Park
-Corinium Museum and Roman history
-Highgrove Gardens
-Bibury – one of the most famous Cotswold villages
-Kemble Airfield
The Tavern Inn is perfectly located for exploring the Cotswolds, just a short walk from Kemble Train Station with direct links to London Paddington, Bath, Bristol and Cheltenham Spa.
Whether you’re visiting for a countryside walk, a weekend getaway or exploring the local villages, we’re ideally placed for both locals and visitors to the area.