The Falkland Arms, a charming pub nestled in Great Tew near Chipping Norton in the Cotswolds, has shot into the limelight thanks to its featured role in the hit British crime drama Mobland on Prime. Starring Hollywood heavyweights Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Dame Helen Mirren, the series has captivated viewers worldwide with its gripping tale of two rival mob families battling for supremacy in the UK.
Since the show’s debut, the Falkland Arms has experienced an unprecedented surge of visitors, including tourists traveling from far-flung countries, eager to experience the iconic pub firsthand. Data from UK holiday provider holidaylodges.co.uk highlights a dramatic spike in Google searches for the Falkland Arms over the past month—with visitors keen to see where key scenes were filmed and to sit in the spots associated with Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan.
Felicity, the pub’s manager, shares, “We’ve always been fortunate to enjoy steady patronage throughout the year, but the buzz since Mobland aired is truly remarkable. Fans are intrigued by the filming locations and love imagining themselves in the actors’ seats. Even locals are amazed their beloved pub is not just featured but name-checked in a star-studded series.”
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Adding to its allure, in the show, Brosnan’s character Conrad Harrigan praises the Falkland Arms for serving “nice pints.” Felicity confirms Pierce Brosnan himself enjoyed a pint of Guinness there during filming, enhancing the pub’s authentic charm.
While the Falkland Arms draws new attention from TV fans, it’s far from the only Cotswolds establishment appealing to celebrity enthusiasts. Several other local pubs have become hotspots where visitors can glimpse famous faces.
The Bull in Charlbury, known historically for hosting members of the Royal Family like Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, recently welcomed pop icon Robbie Williams. Meanwhile, The Farmer’s Dog in Burford, owned by TV personality Jeremy Clarkson, has seen visits from stars such as singer James Blunt and the newly relocated Ellen DeGeneres and her wife. Nearby, The Chequers in Chipping Norton also remains a favored haunt, with Victoria and David Beckham spotted enjoying a countryside meal alongside Clarkson’s Farm star Gerald Cooper earlier this year.
Together, these pubs encapsulate the Cotswolds’ blend of scenic charm, rich heritage, and celebrity allure, inviting visitors from near and far to soak up the atmosphere made famous by both fiction and reality.