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Dewdrop, Oxford (Dew Drop Inn)

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Operator: Castle (Mitchells & Butlers)
258 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7DX (View on Google Map)
(01865) 559372
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The only real pub left in Summertown. It was originally a cottage and then let as a shop and a beer house. It became a Simmond’s pub in 1888 which was later taken over by Courage. The pub still bears the name of the shopkeeper, J.H. Vallis, who became the licensee in 1902 and incorporated the shop into a larger pub. He operated a daily beer delivery round by pony and trap. Morse creator Colin Dexter was a regular visitor here and the pub features in many of the novels. There are 2 entrances to separate bars although you can get round at the far end.

Refurbished June 2025. Better than average keg beer offering.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Oxford District (B)
Last updated
20/06/2025
Last surveyed
02/11/2019
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Mitchells & Butlers
Pub ID
OXF/N-7
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers (from M&B) and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Purity - Mad Goose
Purity - Mad Goose Session Bitter • 4.2%
Purity - Mad Goose
Purity - Mad Goose

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
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.
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute Session Pale Ale • 4.2% Spotted 3 times
St Austell Tribute Pump Clip
St Austell - Tribute

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.2%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted 3 times
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
occasionally
Garden Garden
and seating in front
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
20 pence off a pint of Cask Ale
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Closest station (2700m)
Oxford

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