A beloved thatched pub near Oxford will close this month less than a year after a takeover by new management.
The Talkhouse in Stanton St John, considered to be one of the most picturesque pubs in the county, is set to temporarily close again as its latest tenants leave the business.
Owned by Fuller's Brewery, the grade II listed pub with a partially thatched roof was once considered a great foodie destination in Oxfordshire.
It's long-term tenants, Mark Duval, John and Nick, announced they were leaving on Christmas Eve in 2025 after being unable to reach new tenancy terms with the brewery.
In January this year, it was taken over by Stephen Williams and Mark Miles, who also opened and continue to run The Plough in Witney, The Chequers in Weston on the Green and The Fox at Boars Hill.
A statement from the tenants said: "It is with a heavy heart that we announce that we will be closing our doors on November 29.
"We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us over the past 11 months.
"Whether you’ve stayed the night in one of our rooms, enjoyed a drink with us, eaten with us, or simply supported us along the way, we are truly grateful."
The landlords said they would be 'going out with a bang' and will host a closing party on November 28, from 5pm, with all invited.
A spokesperson for Fuller's confirmed the pub would be shutting, and said: "I can confirm the pub will remain in the Fuller’s business and will reopen in due course."
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