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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.
General & Location
The Tavern Inn is located in Kemble, Gloucestershire, in the heart of the Cotswolds.
We are just a very short walk from Kemble Train Station, making us ideal for visitors arriving by train.
Yes, we are close to Cirencester and easy to reach from the surrounding Cotswold villages.
Yes, we are close to the Source of the River Thames and a great stop for walkers exploring the local countryside.
Yes, The Tavern Inn is located close to Kemble Airfield.
Yes, we have customer parking available on site.
Yes, we have an EV charger available on site.
Food & Drink
We serve fresh, traditional country pub food, including home-cooked classics, seasonal dishes and Sunday roasts.
Yes, we serve separate lunch and dinner services. Please check our menu page for current food service times.
Food service usually finishes around 8:30pm to 9:00pm, depending on the day.
Yes, we offer vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options across our menus.
Yes, please speak to a member of staff before ordering so we can advise you properly.
Yes, some food can be ordered to take away, although we are not a dedicated takeaway.
Yes, our menus change seasonally and may vary depending on availability.
Families, Dogs & Accessibility
Yes, we are a family-friendly country pub with a large garden, children’s play areas and a relaxed atmosphere.
Yes, we have a children’s menu available.
Yes, high chairs are available.
Yes, dogs are welcome throughout the pub and garden.
Yes, we have a large garden with plenty of outdoor seating.
Yes, The Tavern Inn is wheelchair friendly, with wheelchair access available.
Yes, we have a disabled toilet on site.
Yes, baby changing facilities are available.
Bookings & Practical Info
Booking is recommended during busy periods, but walk-ins are welcome where space is available.
You can book by phone or email.
Please ask us in advance. Overnight parking may be possible, but we are not a free public car park.
We are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, except for some private bookings or events.
Our current opening hours are shown on the website and may vary for private events or seasonal occasions.
Private Parties, Weddings & Events
Yes, we host private parties, celebrations, birthdays, wakes, family gatherings and other events.
Yes, we offer wedding packages with venue hire, food, live music and optional extras available.
Yes, full venue hire is available, including the pub, function room, garden and stretch tent.
Our function room can hold around 30 to 40 guests.
Our seated stretch tent can comfortably seat around 80 guests, with space for more depending on the layout.
Yes, our large garden can accommodate much bigger events, depending on the setup and requirements.
Yes, we can provide catering including grazing tables, BBQ-style food, pizza buffets and other options.
This can be discussed as part of the booking. Supplier arrangements are agreed on a case-by-case basis.
Most live events finish around 10:30pm to 11:00pm to respect the village setting.
Entertainment & What’s On
Yes, we host live music events and can also arrange live music for private parties and weddings.
Yes, we run quiz nights throughout the year.
Yes, we run bingo every other Friday.
Yes, we host larger seasonal events including fireworks nights and Christmas events.
Yes, we run Christmas events, including family-friendly events where children can meet Santa.
Accommodation
Yes, we have three shepherd’s huts on site.
Each hut has a double bed, kitchen, toilet, shower, heating and full insulation.
Yes, the huts are fully insulated and available throughout the year.
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.
Yes, guests staying in the shepherd’s huts are welcome to eat and drink at The Tavern Inn.