Three Goats Heads, Oxford

Interesting looking building, especially the feature inverted-bow window beside the entrance steps. Given a grand, traditional look inside, with several small booths and alcoves under the bold moulded ceiling in the main bar area. Also has a cellar bar (not open on my visit) and an upstairs dining room. No longer sells OBB on handpump, so I went for the XXXX Best (£3.60) which is a new beer for me.

a very smart and comfortable Sam Smiths, at least in the cellar bar. Upstairs was closed off today. Food menus on all tables and unusually for Sam’s the meals actually looked edible. Decent OBB served by friendly foreign barmaid - would definitely visit again. Other reviews seem harsh, or it has improved dramatically- I found it hard to leave and it felt very tranquil in the tourist chaos of Oxford centre.