The Apothecary Tap, Banbury

Crafty micro, taken-over and re-located from its first incarnation. And done very well for the genre; there’s two rooms, a main bar with another room behind right with a stage area for music and comedy nights. Wood planking, corrugated ceiling, exposed brick, old music press cuttings. Tidy covered courtyard garden. Another one with the LGBTQBBCITVAC/DC+ pride flags up in here, seems be the latest wheeze in a number of pubs and it’s hard to separate the sincere from the lazily cynical (you never see disability pride flags anywhere, do you? Maybe because assisting the disabled to utilise your gaff might actually be an effort). Genuinely impressive selection on the kegs. Mixed bag on the serve, my Vault City was excellent though the Brouwerij 3 Fonteinen was a bit flat. Chatty owner who has many tales to tell. Worth popping in, they're making a genuine effort.

Apothecary Tap is well and truly open at 10-11, Butchers Row, Banbury. I visited on Saturday and received a warm welcome from Rob and Karen, not to mention the dog! 10 keg beers on offer: sampled a stout and an IPA - both full-flavoured and interesting. Children and dog-friendly, comedy nights. Worth a visit if you find yourself in Banbury and the match has been postponed!!

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