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Tower Hotel, Oxton

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Opens Thu at 5:00pm
3 Main St, Oxton, TD2 6PN (View on Google Map)
(01578) 750758
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  • Community Supported
  • Historic Interior

After a long period of closure, the Tower reopened in June 2024 on a four days per week basis. There are two handpumps, food is served and three bedrooms now offer B & B.

There has been much sprucing up of the building. The main bar retains a very traditional feel but now has a new mirrored ceiling and floral wallpaper. The historic features have been retained.

To the rear is an attractively decorated dining room and a small meeting room.

Information for this venue is provided by the Edinburgh & South East Scotland Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Last updated
05/09/2025
Last surveyed
16/05/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
EDN/709
Asset of Community Value

One star - A pub interior of special national historic interest

Listed status: Not listed

A small hotel built 1903 in typical Edwardian-style, with an angular corner tower. The public bar is still intact, retaining its simple counter and plain, four-bay gantry with large areas of mirrors and several drawers for cash and small items. Features include a vestibule entrance, stained and leaded pictorial front windows, contemporary fireplace and half-height panelling with vertical moulding. The lounge and dining room have no old fittings. Update 2024 : the pub re-opened in June 2024 after being closed for five years. Thankfully, the historic features in the bar have been retained. There has been a general (and much-needed) spucing up and a new ceiling with mirrored panels has been installed.

Community Supported

July 2022 Oxton Community Development Limited (a Community Benefit Society) currently operates the Oxton Community Shop. They were also exploring making a bid to buy, however the pub was sold to a couple who wish to run it as a pub/hotel etc.

The Oxton Community Development Limited continues to support the pub and the new owners.

See Facbook page for more details.

General information about community pubs
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
5:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday
5:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
No Service
Wednesday
No Service
Thursday
5:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday
5:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Born (varies)

Source: Local

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Facilities
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
occasional
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Children welcome
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Parking Parking
on streets outside
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
3 Rooms; £50 (pppn sharing); Breakfast Included
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Wi Fi Wi Fi
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Transport
Close to bus routes (40m)
Borders: 51

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