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Broad Face, Abingdon


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Deceptively large two-roomed pub near the river with a small outside seating area on Thames Street. The name is first recorded in 1734 but there was a pub here before that possibly under a different name. Described on a lease of 1840 as 'newly erected'. Nicely done out inside and bright and welcoming. The traditional stories behind the pub's unique name have been written on the outside wall but any connection with the Old Gaol opposite (built 1805-1810, now apartments) is unlikely and omits the most likely explanation; that it was previously called the Saracen's Head and the sign was over painted. Oxford Branch Towns & Villages Pub of the Year 2023.

Historic Interest

Listed Grade II. Late C18 early C19. Forms a group from Crown & Thistle.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse District
Last updated
26/02/2025
Last surveyed
26/02/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
OXF/AS-7
Asset of Community Value
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Current beers

This Pub serves 8 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Broad Face, Abingdon

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
not Sunday
Live Music Live Music
occasionally
Garden Garden
Some seats outside on Thames Street
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Events Events
quiz night, open mic
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10p on a pint
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Oxford Bus Co: X3, 35

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