UPDATE: January 2024 This update has been a while coming! We’ve seen a few pubs come and go, or at the very least change hands over the past couple of years, so now felt like a good time to talk pints! As the title suggests, I am looking at pubs which are central to Oxford, but I’ve thrown in a few outside the centre that are worth a visit. In my last update, I had a … [Read more...]
Meet the producers: Heavy Water Brewing Company
Who are Heavy Water Brewing... Heavy Water Brewing Company were born out of a beer festival - where all good ideas come from! Steve and Ade met at the Oxford Beer Festival back in 2018, both having a passion for sharing beer and being enthusiastic home brewers. Following the beer festival, conversations continued for the next year or so before they started … [Read more...]
The White House opens! Fancy a quick peek at Tap Social’s latest venture?
I take a look inside Tap Social's latest venture - The White House on Abingdon Road - and have a catch up with Tess Taylor on the plan over the coming months. This new venue has been a long time in the making due to challenges of COVID-19. In my last catch up with Tess, all plans were focused on a Christmas opening; but as further restrictions came in, getting all the work … [Read more...]
Celebrating outdoor drinks resuming with a spotlight on The Masons Arms
The Masons Arms in Headington is back open for business; I caught up with Landlord Chris Meeson on re-opening. The Masons is neatly tucked away in Headington Quarry, so make sure you know where you are going if you haven't visited before! It is a local community hub for locals wanting a decent pint, and although no food is served, the bar snacks and beers are always on … [Read more...]
Shotover Brewery and Oxford Craft Brew Co join forces to become Oxford Brewery
Oxford favourites Shotover Brewery and Oxford Craft Brew Co now form the new Oxford Brewery. The history Shotover Brewery is a well-known name on the Oxford beer scene. Typically, a pint of Prospect was a regular purchase for me the at The Bear in central Oxford. Do you remember when gong to pubs was an actual 'thing'? Glory Days! This independent, family-owned and run … [Read more...]
