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'The Castle, Oxford

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24 Paradise Street, Oxford, OX1 1LD (View on Google Map)
(01865) 688210
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A pub on this site from 1780 called Paradise House was rebuilt in 1892 to a design by H. G. Drinkwater. It followed the trend in the 1980s and was called the Oxford Ale House for a while before becoming the Castle Tavern. The pub is now above the street after the re-alignment of Castle Street when the Westgate Shopping Centre opposite was first built. Some period features remain, but the interior is modern with one long room and a pleasant half cellar. Purchased by Hook Norton in December 2016 for their first venture into the city and extensively refurbished.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Castle Tavern
Local Authority
Oxford District (B)
Last updated
03/03/2025
Last surveyed
20/11/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Hook Norton
Pub ID
OXF/C-9
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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 - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Hook Norton - Hooky
Hook Norton - Hooky Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted once
Hook Norton - Hooky
Hook Norton - Hooky

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted once
Hook Norton - Old Hooky
Hook Norton - Old Hooky Premium Bitter • 4.6% Spotted 9 times
Hook Norton - Old Hooky
Hook Norton - Old Hooky

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.6%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 9 times
Hook Norton - Off The Hook
Hook Norton - Off The Hook Session Golden Ale • 4.3% Spotted 6 times
Hook Norton - Off The Hook
Hook Norton - Off The Hook

Session Golden Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 6 times
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Hook Norton , Hook Norton (seasonal)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
open mike and stand-up. Life drawing classes.
Function Room Function Room
cellar can be booked
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20p a pint
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Nearby Station (600m)
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