The South Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA understands that this premises is closed for a period because of the licensee's ill health. This news was notified to the Branch in June 2024, but the pub may have closed earlier in 2024. The Branch wishes the licensee the best.

The present building dates from the 1930s. It replaced the old thatched Catherine Wheel that was destroyed by a fire.

May close earlier than 10pm if there are no customers actually in the pub.

The owner put in planning application P19/S4604/FUL for Change of use from A4 public house to residential dwelling. Date of application 17 December 2019; Refusal of Planning Permission on 26 March 2020 - reason: That the proposed change of use would result in the loss of an essential community facility within the village.