The Jolly Farmers, Oxford

New entry in the 2024 Good Beer Guide, so this will doubtless broaden its appeal (although I understand that this well-known LGBTQ+ pub has always welcomed everyone). It's an interesting old building too, with three small seating areas along the frontage and a slightly raised bar at the back, all looking very traditional. Surprisingly perhaps, given its recent recognition, there are only a pair of handpumps on the counter, dispensing Oxford Brewery's Shotover Prospect and Oxford Blue from Chadlington (£5.90 with a packet of peanuts).

Popped in, as the nearest pub to our hotel (the castle) is closed on Sundays. Very higgledy-piggledy interior - with small rooms over multiple floors with exposed woodwork. The big of the rooms was around the log burner, with a collection of fine wing back chesterfields. An unexplored beer garden. Two real ales on and the Otter Bitter was in decent condition. Only seeing these reviews have I noticed it is a gay pub.

Official site of The Jolly Farmers - www.jollyfarmers-oxford.co.uk

Official site of The Jolly Farmers - www.jollyfarmers-oxford.co.uk