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Magdalen Arms, Oxford

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Opens at 10:00am
243 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1SJ (View on Google Map)
(01865) 243159
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The turn-around of this pub has been nothing short of remarkable - from a basic, rough sports bar into what it is now a well-run, gastro pub offering good beer and award-winning food. The pub has been split into two areas: a front bar, which has a strange mix of furniture and bric-a-brac including animal heads, and the restaurant area, which is screened off from the bar. Daily food specials are displayed on the blackboards, and the walls are also covered in modern art. The back garden is enclosed, and there is outdoor seating to the front and side too. Has an in-house deli and hosts a flea market on Saturdays with breakfast served. Take-away available.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Oxford District (B)
Last updated
08/10/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
OXF/E-35
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 8:00pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 3:30pm & 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:30pm & 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Hook Norton - Hooky TasteMatch Prediction

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Hook Norton - Hooky
Hook Norton - Hooky Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 3 times.
Hook Norton - Hooky
Hook Norton - Hooky

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Magdalen Arms, Oxford.

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

Hook Norton - Hooky Mild TasteMatch Prediction

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Hook Norton - Hooky Mild
Hook Norton - Hooky Mild Mild • 2.8% Spotted 5 times.
Hook Norton - Hooky Mild
Hook Norton - Hooky Mild

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Magdalen Arms, Oxford.

ABV 2.8%
Dispense Handpump
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hook Norton - Old Hooky TasteMatch Prediction

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Hook Norton - Old Hooky
Hook Norton - Old Hooky Premium Bitter • 4.6% Spotted once.
Hook Norton - Old Hooky
Hook Norton - Old Hooky

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Magdalen Arms, Oxford.

ABV 4.6%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

from Heineken

Changing beers typically include: Hook Norton (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
if booking a table please say if you are bringing a dog
Games Games
Restaurant Restaurant
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Oxford Bus Co: 3
Closest station (2700m)
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