Day 12 of the September running streak started from the Royal Oak in South Cerney but first I had to have a Sharps Tribute. I was the first customer but a couple of hikers came in right after me, lost after some confusion near some gravel pits. They tried to ask directions but the bartender barely understood their English (I thought she was Irish but maybe from farther afield). I showed them my map and they seemed fairly happy with the help.
The pub is older than it looks from the outside and could easily be one of the older houses in South Cerney (which is full of ancient buildings but this structure backs up to a fairly modern estate). There are at least two large bars with timber roofs, and the garden is sunny (or at least open). I have never seen this pub before but have known it was here from a GMAP search a couple of years back…it is set back from the road but worth a stop if you are passing through (probably toward or away from Cirencester). See if you can guess where the hostess is from.
The Endless British Pub Crawl 
Just in case you get lost, South Cerney is, in fact, in Gloucestershire, just a few miles from Cirencester. The hostess is, of course, from Ireland – hence the warm and friendly welcome.
Having eaten at the Royal Oak several times in recent months I can vouch for the fact that the food is excellent in terms of quality and value for money.
Thanks…updated to correct county.