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Birdcage, Thame

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4 Cornmarket, Thame, OX9 3DX (View on Google Map)
(01844) 217911
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Built around 1300 it has fortunately retained its structural character and many of the elm beams, once covered in ancient plaster, have been exposed creating the historical atmosphere inside and out.

During the Napoleonic wars, the Birdcage housed French prisoners who incidentally founded the local Masons. In fact, for many years it was used as a holding house for petty thieves and criminals, even lepers on the upper floors!

Of course stories handed down from generation to generation have only enhanced its eerie reputation of being haunted by some of these troubled souls!

Historic Interest

Held prisoners of war during Napoleonic war.

Information for this venue is provided by the Aylesbury Vale & Wycombe Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Bird in the Cage
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire District
Last updated
20/06/2025
Last surveyed
16/01/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
AYL/00546
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - Midnight
Friday
11:00am - 2:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 2:00am
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Rebellion (seasonal)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Rebellion
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% on ale
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (120m)
Oxford Bus Company: 400; Red Rose: 40; Redline: X20

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