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The Marsh Harrier, Temple Cowley, Oxford

40 Marsh Road
Oxford
OX4 2HH

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Temple Cowley

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Strongers . left this review about The Marsh Harrier

The L-shaped Marsh Harrier has a large table in the front window and a log fire on the left wall. Three of the five hand pumps were unused leaving London Pride and Seafarers as the cask options, the Pride wasn’t the best. Carlsberg and a premium keg range were also available. There’s a food menu, the burger is priced at £15. The barman couldn’t speak a word of English and when I asked him a question he shrugged and walked off. This is the worst Fullers pub I’ve been, at least for many years.

On 26^th December 2022 - rating: 2
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Tris C left this review about The Marsh Harrier

This pub was known as the Bullingdon Arms by at least 1939, the current name present since at least 2000 when I last set eyes on it, but didn’t go in.
As mentioned, this pub isn’t in the best in the area, being just off the rather unprepossessing Cowley Road and overlooking an industrial estate; it’s also a complete faff to reach. The interior is quite smart, with a modern boarded floor, attractive bar array with leaded stained glass pot shelf. The ceiling is low and white, the walls wasabi wainscoted, with some floral wallpaper. Furniture is traditional and décor comprises shelves of books and trendy prints, lighting being Victorian-style sconces.
Ales amounted to just Pride and Seafarer, me opting for a half of Guinness. When my half arrived, despite the fact that I’d been holding out my card from entry, the barman told me that there was a minimum spend of £5.00 on cards. I paid the £5.00 on the basis that I would get a second half later, but I was absolutely fuming. Pubs or shops are allowed to set their conditions, but they have to be clearly displayed; I couldn’t see anything. I returned to my seat but was so furious that I drank half of my half and stormed out.
This pub is ok, but it’s in a poor location, is a task to reach and I don’t take kindly to the arse of a barman's sharp practices. On the basis of these, this is a pub I'd certainly avoid. Go to central Oxford where there are lovely historic pubs with a better atmosphere, better beer and are just better all round.

On 28^th May 2022 - rating: 2
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E TA left this review about The Marsh Harrier

Internally very much as described by Quinno, below, though Covid has taken its toll on the beer line-up. The only draft ale available was Pride, though Honeydew made for a good keg back-up. The food was freshly made and reasonably priced, and I had a pizza which I have to say was better than many others I’ve had. It’s not often I’m in this area now, but if I do come back I’d be happy to come here for a beer and a snack.

On 22^nd September 2021 - rating: 6
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