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The Punchbowl, Abingdon
Abingdon
OX14 3HG
Reviews of The Punchbowl (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Strongers . left this review about The Punchbowl
There are two entrances at the rear of the Punchbowl accessed from a corridor down the left side of the pub. The first entrance leads to a small lounge bar at the rear that could be classed as a snug. The second door leads to an L-shaped bar with dartboard and jukebox that was playing some background music. The L-shaped serving counter supports standard and premium keg as well as Morland Original and TT landlord from the two handpumps. I wasn’t that impressed with this place.
On 12th November 2022
- rating: 5
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Quinno _ left this review about The Punchbowl
Pretty, if squat, Greene King pub in the square. Enter to the front bar which has been molested a little but retains a bit of character with some fabric banquettes and a drinkers vibe. The star attraction however is tucked away to the rear (and I only noticed it through the bar) - a little secret room, almost an outsized snug, which is carpeted and has dark varnish wood panelling from floor to ceiling and a wonky ceiling; wonderfully atmospheric and listed on CAMRA's Regional Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. Two ales on; GK Morlands Original (very good nick) and Hogsback TEA, served up by a friendly lass behind the bar. A good shout when in Abingdon and worth putting on the must-do list along with the Nags and Brewery Tap, even if there is less in the way of ale riches here.
On 15th February 2019
- rating: 7
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Graham Smith left this review about The Punchbowl
My review from May 2012 is still accurate. Nothing has changed in the interim. Runs a super Meat Draw at 2.00pm every saturday. The pub is packed for this. If visiting Abingdon do not miss this superb example of pubs as they used to be.
On 1st August 2014
- rating: 8
[User has posted 47 recommendations about 44 pubs]
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- CAMRA WhatPub :: The Punchbowl - whatpub.com
- Historic Pub Interiors - pubheritage.camra.org.uk
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 _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Darts : Yes last updated 31 May 2012 by hondo .
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : Yes - Fridays. - last updated 14 July 2024 by Tris C
- Live Music : Yes - Open mic Sundays. - last updated 14 July 2024 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 15 February 2019 by Quinno _
