Many a Banbury resident will tell you that Ye Olde Reine Deer Inn is the town’s oldest pub, dating back to 1570. They’ll likely share the local legend that famed political leader Oliver Cromwell used the watering hole as his headquarters during the English Civil War. But what does the pub have in store for modern visitors? Fruit wine is a highlight. Poured from flagons, the sweet spirits are offered in unique flavors like elderberry, damson plum and dark beer with raisin. Yes, you heard that right - beer-flavored wine. Immersed in living history before a crackling fire, you can also order up a Reine Deer Burger. Don’t worry, it’s locally sourced venison, not one of Santa’s antlered helpers.
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