About the Brasenose Arms
The Brasenose Arms is a 17th century Country Inn, situated in the heart of Cropredy, a rural village just 4 miles north of Banbury, Oxfordshire. Originally three cottages, it was converted into a Public House in the late 17th century.
Cropredy lies on the west bank of the River Cherwell. Over 350 years ago, Cropredy Bridge was the site of a major battle during the English Civil War in 1644.
Today, it hosts Britain's (if not Europe's) 'friendliest' music festival - Fairport's Cropredy Convention - staged every year in August by members of the great British folk band - Fairport Convention. Here they are, sitting outside the pub, for the photo on the back of their 1973 album 'Nine'.
Everyone is welcome at the Brasenose Arms. It's a friendly 350 year old 'local' with a restaurant, contemporary en-suite accommodation to sleep 10, a 1/2 acre Beer Garden, regular live music, free wifi and a public laundry.
Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 12pm - 11pm
Friday to Sunday: 12pm - Midnight
Saturday May 19
Buick 6
The much anticipated return of the fabulous Buick 6 playing “Delta blues like you never heard it before. Buick 6 instinctively link traditional with modern, stroll along blues paths and streak through the folk domain, quoting honestly from both traditions, yet managing to avoid ungainly copies.” ROLLING STONE GERMANY.
Saturday May 26th
The Cadillac Kings
“The UK’s number one swing-blues outfit”. Blues Matters Magazine. Featuring six of the UK's top blues & roots musicians, The Cadillac Kings play music inspired by the sounds & styles of the ‘40s & ‘50s. A mix of mostly original songs with a few well-chosen covers from the likes of T-Bone Walker, Roy Brown & Champion Jack Dupree...