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Head of the River, Oxford

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Opens at 11:00am
Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4LB (View on Google Map)
(01865) 721600
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An attractive pub converted from a warehouse on the banks of the Thames; the name was the result of a competition organised by the Oxford Mail and associates the inn with the finishing post for the Eights bumping races held on the river. The only city pub next to the river which may account for the high prices. There is a large paved area with awnings and marquees and a crane from its days as a wharf, and Folly Bridge is adjacent. Punts and boats can be hired from Salter’s Steamers opposite and short cruises leave from their pier. Internally the pub is relatively small, arranged over two levels. Extensively refurbished April 2024. Opens 7am for breakfast, (8 at week-ends).

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Oxford District (B)
Last updated
28/03/2025
Last surveyed
02/08/2022
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Fuller Smith & Turner
Pub ID
OXF/C-21
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Gales - HSB TasteMatch Prediction

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Gales - HSB
Gales - HSB Premium Bitter • 4.8% Spotted once.
Gales - HSB
Gales - HSB

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Head of the River, Oxford.

ABV 4.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1%
Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly at Head of the River, Oxford.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Dark Star (varies) , Fuller's (varies)

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Major events
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Large terrace in front
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
20 letting rooms
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Closest station (1250m)
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