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The Old Anchor Inn, Abingdon
Abingdon
OX14 5EN
Reviews of The Old Anchor Inn (Average Rating: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
Will Larter left this review about The Old Anchor Inn
Like many - make that nearly all - Abingdon pubs, this was owned by Morland Brewery, as still proudly declared on the front of the building. It's in a delightful location next to the river, but seems to have struggled and was closed from May 2023 to August this year. Looks like there was a bit of a hiccup, as Facebook says they opened the kitchen at the beginning of October but the manager told me, when I was taking my photos earlier in the day, that the kitchen was undergoing a deep clean and was not ready yet. There were a couple of cask beers among the four hand pumps, with Greene King Abbot, if memory serves, and ex-Morland Old Speckled Hen (NBSS 3 - a slightly tricky pour for a new barman).
One of our group used to come here 40 years ago, but I had prepared him to expect a few changes. Some redecorating seemed to have been interrupted by having to open for trade, and in fairness I haven't awarded a rating on this occasion. This was my first ever visit to Abingdon - it would be nice to hear that this pub is doing well, but I can't promise to pay another visit.
On 13th November 2025
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Quinno _ left this review about The Old Anchor Inn
A really enticing exterior overlooking a nice bit of the river. Unfortunately it’s an unsympathetic modernized GK boozer, decorated in an anaemic white and guacamole colour scheme. Six pumps at the bar but just St Austell Tribute available, however this was for the best as the half I had was in extremely good nick and slipped down nicely whilst we watched the rugby with the two other customers. Could and should be one of Abingdon’s best, but isn’t.
On 15th February 2019
- rating: 6
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Komakino . left this review about Old Anchor Inn
A fair description from OB below. This appears to have had a bit of a 'Georgian Townhouse' makeover internally in terms of wallpaper choice and chunky, gilded-framed paintings. Along with the Nags Head, this commands a great spot on a quiet back street overlooking the Thames, but the GK livery unsettles and this extends to the ale selection which features such luminaries as Morland Original, Old Speckled Hen, Ruddles Best, Gangly Ghoul and a collaboration beer called Cornish Coast which was a decent drop. The only bum note was a locally contingent who were a little on the sweary side which ruined the ambience somewhat.
On 12th November 2017
- rating: 6
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Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 26 October 2025 by Will Larter
- Car Park : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Darts : Yes last updated 26 October 2025 by Will Larter
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 26 October 2025 by Will Larter
- Jukebox : No last updated 12 November 2017 by Komakino .
- Karaoke : No last updated 12 November 2017 by Komakino .
- Live Music : Yes last updated 12 November 2017 by Komakino .
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 26 October 2025 by Will Larter
- Micropub : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : Yes last updated 26 October 2025 by Will Larter
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
