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Ferryman, Bablock Hythe


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Operator: Independent
Bablock Hythe, Bablock Hythe, OX29 5AT (View on Google Map)

Not your typical Thames-side pub; owned by the nearby holiday park. 2 bars, large terrace and garden, and 2 miles of fishing rights. An 18th century inn called the Chequers was rebuilt as a hotel in the 1930s. There was a rope ferry crossing the Thames here from at least 1200 which in the 1950s used a cable which could be raised and lowered into the river so providing less of a hazard to passing boats. At this time it was operating 7 days a week from 8am to 11pm and could carry 3 cars or a lorry. It was always a risky business if the river was high and after capsizing a couple of times the licence was withdrawn in 1964. The hotel was rebuilt in somewhat utilitarian style in the 1990s and renamed as the Ferry Inn and then the Ferryman. The idea of a foot/cycle bridge regularly raises its head but nothing comes of it and the owner of the pub would like to reintroduce the ferry. Might take a beer off in the winter.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Oxfordshire District
Last updated
16/08/2022
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
OXF/WW-38
Asset of Community Value
Thursday
Noon - 4:30pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 4:30pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 4:30pm - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
Wadworth - 6X

Session Bitter

ABV: 4.1%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Wadworth - Henry's IPA
Wadworth - Henry's IPA

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.

Wadworth Horizon Pump Clip
Wadworth - Horizon

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly.


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
7 to 9 in Winter
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
also has own slipway into Thames
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Camping Camping
Function Room Function Room
seats 350
Games Games
Skittle alley, pool table
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (400m)
First & Last Mile: 418 (2 hourly between 9:45 and 15:35)
Directions
be careful to use OX29 5BL on Sat Nav or you end up on the wrong side of the river and there is no way across

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