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Chester Arms, Oxford

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19 Chester Street, Oxford, OX4 1SN (View on Google Map)
(01865) 790438
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A trendy back-street pub off the Iffley Road built in 1898 and now opened-out with boarded floors and powder blue painted walls. The stud copperwork bar front is of interest as are the brass light fittings but do not miss the original Halls Brewery stained and leaded glasswork on the entrance surrounds. There is a large patio garden to the rear with an impressive tree. Sunday lunch is roast - walk-ins only and you need to be early. Beter than average keg choice.

Historic Interest

on city council Heritage Asset Register

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Chester
Local Authority
Oxford District (B)
Last updated
Last surveyed
25/07/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
individual
Pub ID
OXF/E-12
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 3:00pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Loose Cannon - Abingdon Bridge TasteMatch Prediction

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Loose Cannon - Abingdon Bridge
Loose Cannon - Abingdon Bridge Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 12 times
Loose Cannon - Abingdon Bridge
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Loose Cannon - Abingdon Bridge

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 12 times recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Chester Arms, Oxford.

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

Changing beers typically include: Animal (varies) , Loose Cannon (seasonal) , Rebellion (varies)

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
sheltered and some seats on street
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Step to entrance but level access through garden and has adapted toilet.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Quiz night Sundays
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
LocAle LocAle
Beer Festival Beer Festival
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)

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