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Old Bell, Henley-on-Thames - looking east Oct 2022. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 10-11-2022
Image: Old Bell, Henley-on-Thames - looking east Oct 2022. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 10-11-2022
(Pub, External). Published on 28-02-2014
Image: (Pub, External). Published on 28-02-2014

Old Bell, Henley-on-Thames

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Operator: Brakspear Pub Co
20 Bell Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BG (View on Google Map)
(01491) 414114
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Small bar reputed to be the oldest surviving building in Henley.

Small bar reputed to be the oldest surviving building in Henley, dating from 1325. It sadly lost many of its original features a few years ago having been opened out into a series of connected rooms with Brakspears beers available in the front bar.

Celebrated its 700th birthday on 29 March 2025. The unveiled it's documented history with a wall of framed photographs and historical information.

Regular meals are limited to nibbles and bar snack type options, including burgers.

Live music Sunday evenings from 8pm.

The Instagram account for this pub is viewable by left clicking on https://www.instagram.com/theoldbellhenleyonthames.

The Historic England website entry for this pub is viewable by left clicking on https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1369482.

Historic Interest

Historic England Grade II* listed, entry number 1369482. Built 1325 with alterations, re-fronted about 1920.

Information for this venue is provided by the South Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Bell
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District
Last updated
06/04/2025
Last surveyed
10/10/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Brakspear Pub Co
Pub ID
SOX/0110
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Brakspear - Gravity
Brakspear - Gravity

Session Bitter

ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Changing

not always available

Changing beers typically include: Brakspear - Oxford Gold

Source: National

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
nibbles, bar snacks and burgers
Live Music Live Music
Sunday evenings from 8pm
Garden Garden
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Camping Camping
north towards Marlow: Henley Four Oaks Caravan & Motorhome Club Site or Swiss Farm Touring & Camping, both west off Marlow Road (A4155) (800m)
Events Events
quiz night on Mondays
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (40m)
Reading Buses: 28, 28a (not Sun nor public holidays); Thames Travel: 33; TK Travel: 151 (200 m in Market Place; not Sat, Sun nor public holidays), 152 (200 m in Market Place; not Sat, Sun nor public holidays), 153 (200 m in Market Place; not Sat, Sun nor public holidays); Thames Valley Buses: 228 (150 m in Hart Street; not Sun nor public holidays); Carousel Buses: 850; Oxfordshire County Council (Fleet Services): H1 (200 m in Market Place; Thu only; one return journey only; before opening hours)
school services only are not listed
Nearby Station (650m)
Henley-on-Thames

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