Hook Norton Brewery wins VisitEngland food and drink award
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 06:08 · Archive
Hook Norton Brewery has been named among England's top visitor attractions after receiving a VisitEngland Quality Food & Drink Award.
Hook Norton Brewery, near Banbury in Oxfordshire, has received the Quality Food & Drink Award from VisitEngland as part of the 2025-26 Visitor Attraction Accolades. The award recognises one of just 73 attractions across England and specifically highlights the work of the brewery's Malthouse Kitchen, which serves locally sourced food alongside the company's beers and other drinks.
Founded in 1849, Hook Norton is one of Oxfordshire's best-known independent breweries and attracts visitors from across the UK. The site offers guided tours, a visitor centre, shop and restaurant alongside brewing traditional ales. The brewery credited the passion and dedication of its staff and said it was 'thrilled' to receive the recognition.
The annual VisitEngland accolades celebrate excellence across the tourism sector, with awards covering accessibility, welcome, sustainability and food and drink. The brewery has described the honour as a further boost to the family-owned business, which has become a popular destination for tourists visiting north Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds.
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- Hook Norton Brewery named as one of UK's 'best attractions'Hook Norton Brewery has been recognised among England's top visitor attractions after receiving a prestigious food and drink award.Oxfordshire Guardian · 14 Nov, 05:00
- Hook Norton Brewery named as one of UK's 'best attractions'Hook Norton Brewery has been recognised among England's top visitor attractions after receiving a prestigious food and drink award.Oxford Mail · 14 Nov, 05:00
In this story: Hook Norton Brewery · VisitEngland · Banbury · Oxfordshire · Cotswolds
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