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Turf Tavern, Oxford

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Operator: Greene King
7 Bath Place, Oxford, OX1 3SU (View on Google Map)
(01865) 243235
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One of the most famous pubs in Oxford, and yet one of the most difficult to find - stand under the 'Bridge of Sighs' and you’ll see the sign. In all the guide books, so popular with tourists. It’s not actually as old as it looks (it dates from the end of the 18th century), nor is it as old as the city wall that bounds the garden to the south. There are several rooms and two bars and has recently had a Greene King 'Heritage' makeover. Outdoor seating is in the walled garden area and a small patio area outside the front door, heated by braziers in winter. Features in Thomas Hardy's novel 'Jude the Obscure' as 'an obscure and low-beamed tavern' which he renamed the Lamb & Flag. The pub claims that this is where former US President Bill Clinton famously "did not inhale". Has an unfeasible number of house beers brewed by Greene King.

Historic Interest

Claims to have been frequented by many famous figures, both real (Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, CS Lewis) and fictional (Inspector Morse).

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Oxford District (B)
Last updated
19/06/2025
Last surveyed
14/01/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
OXF/C-48
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
11:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 9:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Greene King - Yardbird
Greene King - Yardbird Session Pale Ale • 4%
Greene King - Yardbird
Greene King - Yardbird

Session Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Chadlington , Goff's , Ramsbury

Source: Regional

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (300m)
Closest station (1200m)
Oxford
Directions
in alley between Bath Place and New College Lane (St Helen's Passage)

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