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Broad Face, Abingdon

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Opens at 11:00am
Operator: Leaseholder
30-32 Bridge Street, Abingdon, OX14 3HR (View on Google Map)
(01235) 538612
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Deceptively large two-roomed pub near the river with a small outside seating area on Thames Street. The name is first recorded in 1734 but there was a pub here before that possibly under a different name. Described on a lease of 1840 as 'newly erected'. Nicely done out inside and bright and welcoming. The traditional stories behind the pub's unique name have been written on the outside wall but any connection with the Old Gaol opposite (built 1805-1810, now apartments) is unlikely and omits the most likely explanation; that it was previously called the Saracen's Head and the sign was over painted. Re-opened under new management 20 October and not doing food just yet.

Historic Interest

Listed Grade II. Late C18 early C19. Forms a group from Crown & Thistle.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse District
Last updated
12/11/2025
Last surveyed
22/10/2025
Leasehold owner
Healy Pub Co
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
OXF/AS-7
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
11:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
11:00am - 10:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 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%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Broad Face, Abingdon.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hardys & Hansons - Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Bitter Session Bitter • 3.9% Spotted once.
Hardys & Hansons - Bitter
Hardys & Hansons - Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Broad Face, Abingdon.

ABV 3.9%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Tribute TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted twice.
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Broad Face, Abingdon.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wadworth - 6X TasteMatch Prediction

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Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
Wadworth - 6X Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 5 times.
Wadworth 6X Pump Clip
Wadworth - 6X

Spotted 5 times. recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Broad Face, Abingdon.

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

Black Sheep - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.8% Spotted twice.
Black Sheep - Best Bitter
Black Sheep - Best Bitter

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Broad Face, Abingdon.

ABV 3.8%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

St Austell - Proper Job TasteMatch Prediction

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St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job Premium Pale Ale • 4.5% Spotted twice.
St Austell Proper Job Pump Clip-2
St Austell - Proper Job

Spotted twice. recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Broad Face, Abingdon.

ABV 4.5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

through Greene King

Changing beers typically include: St Austell - Proper Job , Timothy Taylor - Landlord , Wadworth - 6X

Source: National

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Facilities
Live Music Live Music
Garden Garden
Some seats outside on Thames Street
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Separate Bar Separate Bar
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Oxford Bus Co: - several

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