Paul Clerehugh’s Crooked Billet, Stoke Row – one of Oxfordshire’s favourite foodie destinations & popular Award-Winning Festival Pop Ups.

Daily Mail coined the term ‘Gastro Pub’ in 1989 describing The Crooked Billet as one – making it our first Gastropub, although Paul points out Jesus was born in one.

Paul, first pub chef winning Craft Guild of Chef Awards back in 2004. Restaurant industry recognising British pubs culinary contribution. Subsequent winners include Tom Keridge, Dominic Chapman & Nina Matsunaga.

Kate Winslet’s famous bangers & mash wedding reception helped put the Crooked Billet on the map.

In 2025, The Crooked Billet was listed in The Evening Standard’s top ten pubs. Readers of Observer Food Monthly voted Paul’s Sunday roast Best in Britain. Tatler magazine’s best place to eat during Henley Royal Regatta. Waitrose Food Monthly favourite foodie pub.

Paul, delighted to be part of The Henley Festival. 200 riverside seats, no need to book – delicious Gastropub menu – everything under £30.

“Chef Paul Clerehugh’s Crooked Billet, Stoke Row: top spot for next-level pub food & brilliant supper location, known for it’s celebrity clientele & rustic charm. It is regarded as one of the country’s quintessential gastropubs, exceptional dining experience” – Condé Nast.