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Olde Cross Keys, Witney

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1 Market Square, Witney, OX28 6AA (View on Google Map)
(01993) 701145
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This pub was the original home of Brakspear - Robert brewed here from 1769 until he moved to his uncle’s brewery in Henley in 1779. The pub has been modernised and extended (notably in the 1930s) since then, but retains some old features. Usual Greene King menu and meal deals.

Historic Interest

Listed. 17th century with 20th century alterations.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Oxfordshire District
Last updated
19/06/2025
Last surveyed
31/01/2018
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
OXF/WW-6
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
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
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
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Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Olde Cross Keys, Witney.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted twice.
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Olde Cross Keys, Witney.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Games Games
Aunt Sally
Smoking Smoking
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Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)

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