Not to be confused with actual monsters, I catch up with Kevin at Big Scary Monsters Social Club, bottle shop and record shop on Cowley Road. What are these big scary monsters? Sadly for some, there are no actual monsters to speak of, sorry kids; but what we do have is a really exciting bottle shop and record shop that opened over the pandemic. A bit of background, … [Read more...]
What you should know about popular local brewery Loose Cannon and its beers
If you've been around the Oxford beer scene for a while, you'd be hard pushed not to know Loose Cannon Brewery. Either that or you've been living under an Abingdon Bridge (did you see what I did there??). Terrible jokes aside, Loose Cannon Brewery has been on the Oxfordshire beer scene for over a decade now. I've personally enjoyed a pint of Gunners Gold or Abingdon Bridge in … [Read more...]
Oxford Beer Deliveries: taking a look at local breweries
Whatever your tier, there will always be beer... In light of the craziness of COVID-19, the various tiers and now Lockdown Mk3, one thing is for sure - we need a beer. As pub doors are sadly still closed, we wanted to pull together some info on breweries that are still providing beer deliveries in Oxford and surrounding areas, so you can still get your beery fix. Below … [Read more...]
Central Oxford’s Best Pubs for a Pint
What can I say about the last few months! But with light at the end of the tunnel (fingers crossed), here are my thoughts on the best pubs in Central Oxford. Oxford City Centre is such an amazing place for anyone who enjoys a few pints. The trouble is, whenever people ask me "what’s the best pub in Oxford?" my answer depends on what they want: just a quick pint, decent pub … [Read more...]
Grilled: a chat with Tess Taylor at Tap Social – with beer to win!
Let's face it COVID-19 has been a right d*** for the hospitality industry. For breweries, it's taken a lot to adapt while still earning a living, or even surviving, in some cases. I had a catch up with Tess Taylor, Founder & Director at Tap Social, to see how they've coped; and to talk about the brighter, redesigned, future. Let's start with some basics. Tap Social … [Read more...]