Oxfordshire Real Ale Trail

Oxfordshire Real Ale Trail Bus-based real ale trail, a one-day moving festival to rural pubs. We arrange the transport, you sit back and enjoy the day. Join us! Location Cotswolds Lots do!

We are a big supporter of the village pub and think we should take you to experience what we know. Looking for things to do in Oxfordshire this September? Fancy a day out that involves the countryside, a few good pubs, and zero responsibility for driving? You’ve just found your answer. The Oxfordshire Real Ale Trail is a cracking way to spend a Saturday. It’s a pub tour, a countryside escape, and

a 'beer lover's day out' all rolled into one. And yes, there’s a few buses involved doing the heavy lifting. So, how does it work? You hop on the trail at any of the participating pubs (or the pick-up point in Oxford Parkway and Woodstock). Buses swing by every 45 minutes or so. You can visit all the pubs, or just the ones that take your fancy. There’s no herding, no clipboards, no rush. Just pub after pub of proper ale, fresh air, and pub gardens that feel like well-kept secrets. Each stop is different. That’s the beauty. From village boozers tucked away in the middle of nowhere, to a brewery in Oxfordshire with a story to tell you’ll end up in places you wouldn’t normally find. And that’s kind of the point. Your ticket gets you unlimited travel on the Real Ale Trail buses all day. Hop on, hop off, drink up, repeat. Some pubs have live music, others fire up the BBQ. There’s often a mini beer fest going on somewhere (see Little OX Brewery) , guest ales, and the odd surprise along the way. Each pub does its own thing. No two stops are the same, and no one gets stuck playing designated driver. This is one of the most unique things to do in Oxfordshire for over-30s, and it makes a brilliant gift for dad or group day out. Who’s behind all this? It started with one simple idea: help people find different off the beaten track. The kind of pubs that don’t have marketing budgets. Just good beer, traditional hospitality and locals who care about the village boozer. We do the driving and the planning so you can enjoy your pint, meet the landlords, and maybe come back again one day under your own steam. We’ve been running these trails for over a decade now. Photos? We’ve got plenty. Smiles? Loads. singing on the bus, always? Way too many clips for the slideshow. Save the date, we've got places to take you.

28/09/2025

What a day!

You heroes on the trail yesterday managed to turn a bus ride into a comedy. Laughs, pints, and friendship. Until we do i...
28/09/2025

You heroes on the trail yesterday managed to turn a bus ride into a comedy. Laughs, pints, and friendship. Until we do it all again, here’s what you got up to... see anyone you know, let them know. Cheers 🍻

And that officially marks the end of summer 😜 Goodnight ale trailers, you were as always great company. Thanks to the su...
27/09/2025

And that officially marks the end of summer 😜 Goodnight ale trailers, you were as always great company. Thanks to the super pubs, what would we do without them. To the 🚌 bus drivers who, once again delivered an excellent job (these are the same drivers who drove the trail in April they are the best). 👏
Let’s see which route the ale trail takes us next year! Until then……Cheers, Shelly 🍻

27/09/2025

Can I just say....you guys have been such a joy to meet today!

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27/09/2025

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We did it, cowboys 🤠

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Gavin & Ash at the King’s Arms
27/09/2025

Gavin & Ash at the King’s Arms

27/09/2025
It’s Oktoberfest at Little Ox Brew Co 🎶
27/09/2025

It’s Oktoberfest at Little Ox Brew Co 🎶

Pubs pints and a fair few belly laughs The White Horse pub Stonesfield
27/09/2025

Pubs pints and a fair few belly laughs The White Horse pub Stonesfield

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27/09/2025

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We made it into The Good Beer Guide 2026!! Cheers to great pints, good people, and gorgeous pubs!! 🍻🥳

27/09/2025

Are you even British if you don’t cheer when someone in the pub smashes a glass 😜 🍻

27/09/2025

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