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Cape of Good Hope, Oxford

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Operator: Castle (Mitchells & Butlers)
The Plain, Oxford, OX4 1EA (View on Google Map)
(01865) 262291
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A corner pub at the junction of Iffley and Cowley Road, originally 1785 and rebuilt to a design of HW Drinkwater in 1893 for Morrells; it gained its name due to being on a 'headland' similar in shape to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. There are two rooms on two levels, both with a bar, and both with big windows overlooking The Plain; a few seats on the pavement at the front are supplemented by an enclosed yard at the back, where the seating is partially covered and heated. The upstairs room is not always open, and can be privately booked for functions. Food is served all day and takeaway is still available. The decor and furniture has improved after a refurbishment.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Pub: Oxford; Hobgoblin
Local Authority
Oxford District (B)
Last updated
19/11/2024
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
OXF/E-11
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Brakspear - Oxford Gold , Hop Back - Summer Lightning , St Austell - Proper Job

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Open mic Wednesday
Garden Garden
cobbled courtyard and some 'booths'
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Function Room Function Room
Games Games
Selection of board games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale 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

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