September 2025 by DANIEL GIBSON
Great food and staff!
August 2025 by Amy Hewson
We had a delicious lunch here. The service was excellent - the staff were very attentive and couldn?t do enough to make us feel welcome. Each dish we ordered was delicious. I could not fault anything. Thank you for a great lunch.
August 2025 by Margaret Cameron
Didn?t eat here but a friendly place with a lot of horse racing memorabilia
August 2025 by Alexandra Mx
On our visit to Northleach we found out about this pub (hallow bottom) we couldn?t have been happier with the experience that we had absolutely amazing!! Would highly recommend we had the venison scotch egg as a starter which was cooked to perfection followed by fish and chips and their steak which was outstanding. There puddings are also 100% worth a try make sure you save room :) Geeat Thank You!!
August 2025 by Andy Parry
Recently reopened, now serves a range of North Cotswold beers. Still super friendly staff and local beer on tap.
August 2025 by Alison Daniell
First visit on a Sunday. We all had roasts beef, lamb and chicken all equally delicious. So full up we didn't have dessert so can't comment.
Would recommend booking as it was pretty fullby 1.00pm
August 2025 by Gib Guy
Fantastic Lunch and dinner
Great service ,food and beer
Wonderful atmosphere
Friendly intelligent and attentive staff
A proper local pub with a great welcome
Thanks and God Speed!
July 2025 by Mark Belcher
Great space, service and food. Very welcoming, as we tipped up asking for a table for nine! Serviced with a smile, beer and food was fantastic, highly recommended!
July 2025 by Will Flegg
Newly reopened in late July 2025, we were very warmly welcomed, with tables happily rearranged for 9 plus dog. Bar service was first class and food (lunch) was delicious for all. We had gammon, mussels, prawns and two children's mains - all good. Highly recommended and will definitely return on our camping trip next year. Bar man specifically warrants a mention ?.
July 2025 by Jay Sullivan
We wanted to find a spot for a Sunday lunch and had heard that The Hollow Bottom in Guiting Power had just re-opened under new management - so we booked in for a late Sunday lunch.
The place was fairly full of people, diners seemed genuinely excited to see it back. I wasn?t aware of the history of the place but overheard more than one local mention that it was once under the Dunkerton?s folks, but had slipped during the most recent era under Young?s Pubs, losing its spirit and focus. Locals had stopped attending as much and were now willing to give it another chance under the new owners.
You could tell by the decor and art on the walls they were leaning into the links to local horse racing. Add the fireplace, interior and cushions, they want you to feel at home here.
The Hollow Bottom is now in the hands of chef-owners Nathan Eades and Liam Goff, who also run The Halfway at Kineton and The Horse & Groom at Bourton-on-the-Hill. This again was something I learned as I ate my lunch and looked at the ?What?s On? flyer and chatted with the locals.
I have not been to these other places, but at the Hollow Bottom I get a sense their focus is on simple, local, curated and elevated pub fare. There?s a sense of careful stewardship here, where the food, service, and atmosphere feel well intentioned and confident, not forced. Like you?re in safe hands.
To start, we shared the Cured Cornish mackerel with pickled cucumber, Greek yoghurt and bitter leaves. It was clean, sharp, balanced - I?m hoping they continue to play with the cure and elements, but it was a different mackerel experience and I?m always glad to see people trying different things with mackerel.
I?m also a big fan of rarebit and was keen to try it when I saw it on the menu. It was straightforward and enjoyable, I normally try and push the bite of the cheddar, the kick in the mustard and the boldness of worchestershire/ale elements in my own - but they are obviously going for a milder version on their first hit out.
For mains, the slow-braised lamb shoulder was generous and hit all the right notes, served with seasonal vegetables, double spud, a creamy cauliflower cheese, and of course, a Yorkshire pudding.
I didn?t have room, but like always I made room and we shared a lemon posset with summer fruits and shortbread and an affogato. Both simple classics, well executed.
The wine list looked strong, with some good by-the-glass options. The bar looked well stocked and nicely presented. As we were leaving the bar area near the restaurant was enjoying the Women?s Soccer Final - which England went on to win.
The area is beautiful, the pub is well appointed. I was pleased to hear locals talking about how happy they were this place was back. It is a strong re-entry from a talented team, and I wish the whole team success.
The staff were lovely, genuine and helpful. It?s a beautiful little pub with great food, warm energy, and people obviously care about it, including those who are now running it. We?ll be back and if you haven?t been, or haven?t been in a while, it is definitely worth a visit.
July 2025 by Siena Martin
The food here is BEYOND!!! So impressed with the delicious and creative menu. Must try the celeriac pie, and the chocolate desert with olive oil. Must stop by.
June 2025 by Jeanette Scott
Dreadful meal. Worst ever in 68 years.
June 2025 by Tom M
Stopped here for lunch during a tour of the Cotswolds. It was a cute little pub with a great patio and very nice pub food. One of the best fish and chips we had during our trip. Nice that it?s a little out of the way so we could get a break from the crowds midday.
May 2025 by Jacqui Crawley
Such a shame. Photos looked promising but sadly very average Sunday roast. Staff we reactive but not proactive. Nice back beer garden but no parasols. So bring your hat if you need shade!
March 2025 by Chris Palengat
I have a feeling this place is going to run into serious trouble quite soon.
It?s just not good enough.
Not even close to what is needed to survive. While the service we had was acceptable, even quite good, we were almost the only people in the pub on a Friday lunchtime. That tells a story. The food was totally unacceptable. For example, if you offer ?Fish Cakes? on the menu, then it?s reasonable to expect two fish cakes, not one, for £18. It would need to be an amazing fish cake at that price. It definitely isn?t.
Youngs are totally out of their depth out here. They don?t understand their market.
Avoid.
