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Punter, Oxford

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Opens at 12:00pm
7 South Street, Osney Island, Oxford, OX2 0BE (View on Google Map)
(01865) 248832
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Originally the Waterman when it opened in 1871, this pub has undergone a thorough overhaul recently, including the change of name, and is now much more food-orientated. It’s located on Osney Island, a small area of streets surrounded by branches of the Thames, and the pub gets a good local drinking crowd from the Island and from boaters mooring up on the river outside. The Thames path goes past the front door, too. The nearby lock was built in 1790 by prisoners from Oxford Gaol after the warden put in the lowest bid. Now houses a community-owned hydro scheme. Pub relaunched July 2020 with completely vegetarian and vegan menu. A past winner of Branch Pub of the Year, they maintain a strong commitment to real ale.

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Previous Names
Waterman's Arms
Local Authority
Oxford District (B)
Last updated
23/06/2025
Last surveyed
17/05/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
OXF/W-6
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:30pm & 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Morland - Original Bitter TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Original Bitter
Morland - Original Bitter Session Bitter • 4% Spotted once.
Morland - Original Bitter
Morland - Original Bitter

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once. at Punter, Oxford.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Morland - Old Golden Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Old Golden Hen
Morland - Old Golden Hen Session Golden Ale • 4.1% Spotted 3 times.
Morland - Old Golden Hen
Morland - Old Golden Hen

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Punter, Oxford.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (250m)
Nearby Station (400m)
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