Jim & Claire Alexander ran The Ebrington Arms near Chipping Campden for 15 years and in 2012 they managed to acquire The Killingworth Castle which, at the time, was completely derelict!

They had witnessed its sad decline over the years under brewery ownership but after some huge refurbishments put it back on the map for tourists, foodies and locals alike. Since selling Ebrington in 2021, the couple are relishing in being able to focus on their custodianship at ‘The Killy’ and it’s come on leaps & bounds!

In 2023 we were awarded our third AA Rosette and listed in the UK’s Top 50 Gastropubs list (We find out where we are in that list next Jan). We have also been recommended in the Michelin Guide for a total of nine years now. Our focus is on seasonal food and organic whenever possible. Check our menus here and follow us on Instagram here.

Jim & Claire are involved with every aspect of the business to make it the best possible experience for our customers, from interior design to meeting suppliers and working hard to make the business sustainable.

Our Head Chef is Adam Brown, who joined us from The Ebrington Arms (awarded the UK’s No 1 Pub for Food in The Telegraph & Sawdays). Adam learned from the best Michelin restaurants, including Gordon Ramsay & Le Champignon Sauvage. But it’s always about the whole team and he has amazing skills beside him including Tom and Josh. Our fantastic front of house team is managed by Hannah with great support from Raj, David & Nick to mention just a few!

Food at The Killingworth Castle

As well as the above awards, we have 3 stars from the Soil Association for a commitment to organic food and were recently included in the TOP UK GASTROPUB list and ‘Best Pub for a Spring break’. Obviously the best meal is accompanied by no drive home but a luxurious night or two in one of our 8 bedrooms.