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Nag's Head on the Thames, Abingdon

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Operator: Honeycomb Houses (Brakspear)
The Bridge, Abingdon, OX14 3HX (View on Google Map)
(01235) 639023
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The bridge dates from 1416 and there has been a building here on an island in the Thames since the 17th century. Nobody seems sure whether the pub is named after the island or vice versa. Licensed since the 18th century this Grade II-listed pub is split over two levels; there is a small bar area with some stools and the rest of the pub at street level is set for dining; there is a restaurant down a few stairs which gives access to a large garden area next to the river and lovely views of the countryside and the town's historic buildings. Owned by the Brakspear pubco since June 2019. A bit seasonal as you would expect and might not always have the full beer range on in the winter. Card payments only.

Historic Interest

Listed Grade II. C18 origin and timber framed. RH side also listed as Salter's Cafe, early C19.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Mill House; Nag's Head
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse District
Last updated
Last surveyed
15/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Brakspear Pub Co
Pub ID
OXF/AS-14
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 4 regular beers.

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Brakspear - Gravity TasteMatch Prediction

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Brakspear - Gravity
Brakspear - Gravity Session Bitter • 3.4% Spotted 3 times
Brakspear - Gravity
Brakspear - Gravity

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Nag's Head on the Thames, Abingdon.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Loose Cannon - Abingdon Bridge TasteMatch Prediction

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Loose Cannon - Abingdon Bridge
Loose Cannon - Abingdon Bridge Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 13 times
Loose Cannon - Abingdon Bridge
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Loose Cannon - Abingdon Bridge

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 13 times. at Nag's Head on the Thames, Abingdon.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once
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SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Nag's Head on the Thames, Abingdon.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brakspear - Oxford Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Brakspear - Oxford Gold
Brakspear - Oxford Gold Session Golden Ale • 4% Spotted 3 times
Brakspear - Oxford Gold
Brakspear - Oxford Gold

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Nag's Head on the Thames, Abingdon.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Loddon (varies) , LoveBeer (varies)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
not Sunday
Live Music Live Music
occasionally
Garden Garden
large range of seating, some covered.
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome with care on the island.
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
level access to bar and upper pub area with adapted toilet. Garden can be accessed via fairly steep slope from outside.
Parking Parking
Council car park nearby. 1 hour free.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Games Games
Newspapers Newspapers
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
takes up most of the inside
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Spring and August bank holiday
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
50p off a pint of any real ale
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (150m)

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