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Old Anchor, Abingdon

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Operator: Leaseholder
1 St Helen's Wharf,, Abingdon, OX14 5EN (View on Google Map)
07821 259788
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This fine old pub has an enviable riverside location without being quite on the river. The original Old Anchor was over the road on a site on the river that it shared with an almshouse. Three houses were remodelled to create the new inn with new almshouses next to it when St Helen's Wharf was redeveloped in 1884. There are several small rooms and a courtyard garden. Struggled for some time until Greene King did not renew when lease expired in May 2023. Now (August 2025) in new hands and intending to put more emphasis on food and will open at 9.30 Friday and Saturday for breakfast. Not doing food just yet.

Historic Interest

Listed Grade II. Probably C17 with C19 red brick front. Wall listed separately.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse District
Last updated
23/08/2025
Last surveyed
15/08/2025
Leasehold owner
Cask & Crew
Freehold owner
Christ's Hospital
Pub ID
OXF/AS-16
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Morland - Old Speckled Hen

Source: National

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Courtyard with view of river Thames
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Disabled toilet with ramp
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (440m)
Oxford Bus Co: X1/X15; X2/X3, 33, 35, 44, 45 (daytme)

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