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Opens at Noon
52 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BB (View on Google Map)
(01865) 204801
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Another famous old Oxford pub, squeezed in between the two entrances to the Norrington Room of Blackwell’s bookshop, and opposite the Sheldonian Theatre. Dating from the 16th century and Grade II listed (though it has been modified over time), it justiably claims to be Oxford’s smallest pub. The entrance to the pub is down three steps into a low, narrow room with panelled walls and a long bar. At the rear is a tiny snug, a raised area with one large table. The size of the pub means it doesn’t take many people to fill it, and it always seems to be busy. Famous for its role in the Morse series, it was also frequented by Winston Churchill and Bill Clinton. Under new ownership from September 2021.

Historic Interest

Listed Grade II. Probably C18 fronting C16/17 with cellars.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Oxford District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
21/02/2023
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
OXF/C-51
Asset of Community Value
Monday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 4:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 4:00pm
Friday
Noon - 4:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 4:00pm
Sunday
No Service
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Current beers

This Pub serves 4 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Black Sheep - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at White Horse, Oxford.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Five Points - XPA TasteMatch Prediction

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Five Points XPA
Five Points - XPA Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 6 times
Five Points XPA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Five Points - XPA

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 2 days ago at White Horse, Oxford.

ABV 4%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

Allsopp's - Pale Ale TasteMatch Prediction

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Allsopp's - Pale Ale
Allsopp's - Pale Ale Session Pale Ale • 4% Spotted once
Allsopp's - Pale Ale
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Allsopp's - Pale Ale

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at White Horse, Oxford.

ABV 4%
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Salopian - Shropshire Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Salopian - Shropshire Gold
Salopian - Shropshire Gold Session Golden Ale • 3.8% Spotted twice
Salopian - Shropshire Gold
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Salopian - Shropshire Gold

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 day ago at White Horse, Oxford.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

from M & B

Changing beers typically include: Adnams (varies) , Draught Bass , Loose Cannon (seasonal)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
not Sunday or Monday
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Smoking Smoking
a couple of seats in street in front
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Nearby Station (800m)
Oxford

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