The White Hart, Oxford

A molested old pub which has been the victim of various refurbs leaving a fairly unsatisfying mish-mash interior stripped of any real charm – I could just make out the ghostly remnants of the ex-snug to the right of the bar. However, it was a very friendly and down to earth place - everyone said hello as we circulated, such a welcome is really rare south of Birmingham (have since found out that the place is now community-run, which may help explain it?!). To the rear is a darts and pool area, where the over-loud modern music needed turning down a notch (after reading KK’s review below, perhaps they’ve broken the volume knob on the stereo). Quite a large grassed rear garden, which we enjoyed. Three ales on and a decent choice too; Vale Gravitas, Box Steam Indian Summer (good nick) and XT Animal Deer (a little warm). If our experience was indicative of the average, I’d say it’s worth popping in if you like a friendly, no-frills local. 6.5

Official site of The White Hart - www.thewhitehartwolvercote.co.uk

Official site of The White Hart - www.thewhitehartwolvercote.co.uk