Bakeries in Banbury
We list 5 bakeries in Banbury, spread across 4 areas. Each one has its own page with hours, directions and its food hygiene rating.
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All bakeries in Banbury 1–5 of 5
The Bakery By Knife & Fork
Unit 2 Castle Farm Clifton Road, Deddington, Deddington Grange OX15 0TP
More bakeries near Banbury
Just outside Banbury, within about 12 miles.
The baking story of Banbury
Banbury is known to every child for its cross and the nursery rhyme about a fine lady upon a white horse, but bakers know it for something else. The Banbury cake — an oval of flaky pastry filled with currants, peel and spice — is one of England's oldest named bakes, with a recipe printed in the early 17th century. Like its northern cousin the Eccles cake, it was sold widely in the 18th and 19th centuries, packed in baskets for travellers passing through on the coaching roads. Banbury was a prosperous market town on the edge of the Cotswolds, and its market still fills the town centre. Its Puritan reputation in the 1600s made it the butt of jokes by London playwrights.
Local bakes to look out for
- Banbury cake – An oval of flaky pastry filled with spiced currants and candied peel.
Bakery hunter's tip: Explore the Market Place and the streets around Banbury Cross, and pick up Banbury cakes as an edible souvenir.
Did you know? Ben Jonson's 1614 play Bartholomew Fair features Zeal-of-the-Land Busy, a Puritan described as a Banbury baker.
Bakery types in Banbury
| Type | Bakeries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cake Shops | 2 | 40% |
| Bakery Cafés | 2 | 40% |
| Traditional Bakers | 2 | 40% |
| Eggless Cake Shops | 1 | 20% |
| Patisseries | 1 | 20% |
| Cupcake Shops | 1 | 20% |
Banbury at a glance
| Bakeries listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Busiest area | Banbury Centre (2) |
| With published hours | 0 |
| Open on Sundays | — |
| Hygiene rated | 5 (60% top rated) |
| Nation | England |
| Local time | Mon 5 Oct, 05:16 |
Bakeries in Banbury: FAQs
How many bakeries are there in Banbury?
We currently list 5 bakeries in Banbury, across 4 areas including Banbury Centre, Deddington Grange and Grimsbury. The list includes independent bakeries, cake shops, patisseries and chain branches.
Do Banbury bakeries have good hygiene ratings?
3 of the 5 bakeries with a published inspection result hold a top rating (4–5, or Pass in Scotland). Ratings come from the Food Standards Agency register.
What kind of bakeries can I find in Banbury?
The most common type is cake shops (2), followed by bakery cafés, traditional bakers and eggless cake shops.