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Operator: Old Dispensing Pub Co Ltd
23 High Street, Abingdon, OX14 5BB (View on Google Map)
(01235) 538673
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This Pub is Closed Long Term

Gin bar and restaurant.

Chemist's shop converted to a bar. Closed suddenly when managers walked out. Reopened again end of August but reduced opening hours and not serving cask ale although has 2 pumps on the bar. Has some beer in bottles and on tap.

Closed again early January, asbestos discovered in cellar.

Historic Interest

Chemist's shop throughout C20. Rear was a reading room and retains 'lanterns' in roof.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Smith's Chemist
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse District
Last updated
23/07/2023
Last surveyed
19/04/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
OXF/50
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
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Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
in bar area till 9pm
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)

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