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Penny Black, Bicester

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Operator: Wetherspoon
58 Sheep Street, Bicester, OX26 6JW (View on Google Map)
(01869) 321535
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This popular Wetherspoon was formerly Bicester's main post office and sorting office. Opened in 1997, it is situated in the town's pedestrianised area within walking distance of Bicester Village, bus and rail links. Up to 12 ales on offer, management aims to promote local breweries. Occasional meet the brewer evenings are held, and 'request a guest' has proved a hit with the regulars.

Information for this venue is provided by the North Oxfordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Cherwell District
Last updated
Last surveyed
02/02/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
OXN/34
Asset of Community Value
Monday
8:00am - Midnight
Tuesday
8:00am - Midnight
Wednesday
8:00am - Midnight
Thursday
8:00am - 1:00am
Friday
8:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
8:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
8:00am - Midnight
Monday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 9 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Ruddles - Best Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter Session Bitter • 3.4%
Ruddles - Best Bitter
Ruddles - Best Bitter

This beer is served regularly at Penny Black, Bicester.

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

Hook Norton - Old Hooky TasteMatch Prediction

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Hook Norton - Old Hooky
Hook Norton - Old Hooky Premium Bitter • 4.6% Spotted twice
Hook Norton - Old Hooky
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Hook Norton - Old Hooky

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Penny Black, Bicester.

ABV 4.6%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Penny Black, Bicester.

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

Peerless - Knee-Buckler IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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ipa
Peerless - Knee-Buckler IPA Premium Pale Ale • 5.2% Spotted 6 times
ipa
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Peerless - Knee-Buckler IPA

Spotted 6 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Penny Black, Bicester.

ABV 5.2%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Portobello - APA TasteMatch Prediction

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Portobello - APA
Portobello - APA Premium Pale Ale • 5% Spotted 4 times
Portobello - APA
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Portobello - APA

Spotted 4 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Penny Black, Bicester.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Pale Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Tring - Death or Glory TasteMatch Prediction

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Tring - Death or Glory
Tring - Death or Glory Barley Wine • 7.2% Spotted 7 times
Tring - Death or Glory
Gold Award
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Tring - Death or Glory

Spotted 7 times recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Penny Black, Bicester.

ABV 7.2%
Style Barley Wine
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot Reserve TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT RESERVE PUMP CLIP
Greene King - Abbot Reserve Strong Ale • 6.5% Spotted twice
ABBOT RESERVE PUMP CLIP
Greene King - Abbot Reserve

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 4 days ago at Penny Black, Bicester.

ABV 6.5%
Style Strong Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
With baby-changing facilities.
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Gradual ramp up to the entrance.
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (550m)
Bicester North

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