Seriously, imagine your local pub suddenly appearing on a major TV show with Tom Hardy! That’s exactly what happened with The Falklands Arms in the Great Tew. A moment I’d love to have!
This very cozy, 16th-century pub deep in the Cotswolds (near Chipping Norton) has just landed a major role in the new series Mobland. You know, the one with Hardy plus Pierce Brosnan and Dame Helen Mirren? Yep, the same cast!
What is Mobland about?
It aired on Paramount+ this year (watch via Prime Video). Picture this: two powerful mob families in the UK. They clash. Big time. The consequences? Empires could collapse. Lives are at stake. Sounds intense, right? The first season is packed with 10 episodes of drama.
The Pub’s Big Break
The producers didn’t just pick an old location. They chose The Falklands Arms for its classic charm. Think low beams, stone walls, maybe even a fireplace. Proper old-fashioned atmosphere.
They filmed scenes inside and outside the pub on the cute village green. Imagine watching Tom Hardy have a pint! (Okay, maybe he wasn’t actually drinking during the take, but still!).
The best part? Pierce Brosnan shouts them out!
This is pretty cool. Brosnan’s character, Conrad Harrigan, actually names the pub in the show! He says something like: “Change the venue to [The Falklands Arms], great twe.” And then he throws the mic: “They do a nice pint there.” A big compliment from 007 himself!
Clearly, the pub crew is buzzing. They couldn’t spill the beans until the episode aired. Now? They’re shouting it from the rooftops! “Did you catch us in the last episode?”
he posted online, clearly thrilled. He also shared a few sneak peeks from the show, joking: “Don’t take our word for it… just take it from Pierce Brosnan.” Legend!
More than just a pretty face
The Falklands Arms isn’t just a backdrop; it’s part of the story. Is it named after a major character? That’s next-level performance.
Locals think the bar staff are still laughing about Brosnan’s compliment. “Yeah, we’ll give you a nice pint**, thanks Pierce!” laughed one regular. “Never thought I’d be sharing my local with Bond and Ben!”
Why this pub?
The Cotswolds are basically Hollywood’s favourite UK countryside of late. Its postcard-perfect villages and rolling hills are pure magic on screen.
The Falklands Arms fits the bill perfectly – it’s the kind of authentic, historic pub you can’t fake.
It’s clear that the producers wanted a real, lived-in feel for their gritty mob drama. Plus, having actual rooms upstairs probably helped the crew!
What’s next for the pub?
Expect queues! Now everyone wants a pint in the same place that Tom Hardy filmed and Brosnan approved.
Tourists will definitely be looking for it. The pub team are probably ready for a busy summer. But it’s a good problem to have when your little local becomes an overnight TV star!
You know where to go next time you’re in the Cotswolds.
