6 best cafés, pubs and restaurants in Bibury

The quaint town of Bibury is an idyllic spot in the Cotswolds with plenty of things to do and postcard-perfect scenery.

It’s also a great place to stop for a bit to eat, with a number of excellent cafés, pubs and restaurants in Bibury and the surrounding area.

In this guide, I share my favourite places to eat in Bibury, from cosy inns and quaint cafés to smart brasseries.

1. The Catherine Wheel

Address: Catherine Wheel, Arlington, Bibury, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5ND

Best for: A sunny beer garden

The Catherine Wheel is situated slap-bang in the heart of Bibury. It’s a welcoming, family-run inn built from honey-coloured stone.

The beer garden is a fabulous place to kick back and relax during sunny weather. While the menu features a range of dishes made from the freshest local produce, such as Bibury trout. 

This prime pick among Bibury pubs is not far from Arlington Row, one of the village’s main attractions. So the location is difficult to beat.

2. The Swan Brasserie

Address: The Swan, Bibury, Nr Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5NW

Best for: A delicious meal

The Swan Brasserie is located within the Swan Hotel, a delightful place right by the river.

Here you can savour afternoon tea while gazing out over the water, enjoy casual bar snacks with a drink or pop in at any time of the day for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 

Start, for example, with smoked almonds or truffle arancini before moving on a starter of hand-dived scallops or roasted artichoke.

For main you can choose from the likes of guinea fowl with risotto, the catch of the day or mushroom tortellini.

Puddings range from traditional picks like sticky toffee pudding to barbecued pineapples.

3. The Keepers Arms 

Address: Church Road, Quenington, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5BL

Best for: Pub classics

The Keepers Arms in nearby Quenington is another of the Bibury restaurants also offering accommodation. Food-wise the focus is on pub classics and more contemporary options.

Begin with pigs in blankets, smoked duck salad or sweetcorn and coriander soup and end with yuzu cheesecake, dark chocolate brownie or prune and almond tart.

In-between, main menu options include Turkish-style aubergine, tiger prawn creole or a slow cooked lamb shoulder.

All courses can be served inside the modern pub or eaten on the terrace during clement weather.

4. The Village Pub

Address: Barnsley, Gloucestershire, GL7 5EF

Best for: A setting full of character

The Village Pub occupies a charming honeyed stone building in central Bibury, with character features like slightly sloping walls, square windows and tall chimney pots.

It was recently acquired by The Pig Hotels and it has all the luxurious but rustic touches you can expect from the hotel group.

Food options at the inn consist of elevated pub classics, using produce from as nearby as the pub’s own garden or the farm down the road.

From a Double Gloucester souffle to IPA battered fish followed by a chocolate fondant or a selection of cheeses, there’s just the right amount of choice. My mouth is watering already!

5. The Twig

Address: Arlington, Cirencester GL7 5NL

Best for: A cosy café

The Twig is a charming deli and coffee shop in the village. A relatively new addition to the list of Bibury cafés, it has quickly and firmly established itself on the local food scene. 

I’d recommend popping in for a filling focaccia or sourdough toastie. Or some food from the deli to enjoy as a picnic.

6. Bibury Trout Farm

Address: Bibury Trout Farm, Bibury, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 5NL, UK

Best for: Catching your own food

There is surely no better place in Bibury to sample the local trout than at Bibury Trout Farm in the village centre. 

Here you can actually catch your own trout, which I’d really recommend as a fun activity for all the family.

If that sounds like too much effort then the cafe at Bibury Trout Farm is open daily, serving salads, soups, sandwiches and a selection of light-as-air cakes.

Artisan coffee and premium ice cream are also available. 

Do you have any favourite restaurants in Bibury? Let me know in the comments below!

If you’re planning a visit to the area then read my guide to the best things to do in Bibury or discover the best hotels in Bibury.