Turf Tavern, Oxford

Famous old pub (run by Greene King these days), certainly dating from the 18th century but almost certainly nothing like as early as the on-site signage would have you believe. Although hidden away in some narrow alleys, it's a tourist landmark so everybody seems to find it. Anyway, the compact front bar retains plenty of character, although the equally traditional rear bar feels a bit sterile as the counter isn't in use. Further seating and dining areas can be found further back, and there are a fair number of outside tables too. Each counter has six handpumps, offering three 'house' beers of unknown provenance, three from White Horse, a pair from Hop Kettle - including Lode Star, Siren's Breakfast Stout, Landlord and GK IPA on this visit.

A veritable Oxford institution, hugely described in previous reviews. The front bit of the pub is nicely historic, but it gets less so as you progress back through the various extensions. A reasonable amount of guest beers, although some are just rebadged GK stuff, but the place is just a bit too overwhelmed by tourists to be great.