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...]
Meet the producers: Little Ox Brewery
Who are Little Ox? Little Ox Brewery are, by their own definition, "a microbrewery with a focus on the local area" who make "craft beers that have a broad appeal with a twist from the traditional to challenge drinkers to try new tastes". My journey with Little Ox has been a good one; I've tried their beers in local pubs, at the Oxford Beer Festival and enjoyed bottles at … [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...]
