The Bear, Oxford

Really good boozer - just off the main drag. Great atmosphere, plenty of conversation. Great old interior with partioned alcoves and a top pint of ESB. Recommended. Visit blogged at http://bit.ly/2tFIpRz

Historic 13th Century pub which is now a Fullers tied house. It is quite small inside with the not particularly large low-ceilinged main bar having two smaller rooms adjoining it, one with the impressive tie collection previously mentioned. The is complemented by a larger outside drinking area to the side of the pub, unfortunately in front of a modern brick building housing shops, so the contrast with the inside of the pub could be greater. Unfortunately, as we chose to visit on Graduation day, every available area including the outside section was rammed so this wasn’t a very comfortable visit. But I saw enough of the place to consider a revisit when back in town.

I didn't receive my free half of beer as I had left my shirt and tie at home, so the pub landlord couldn't take a snip. I don't mind Fullers beers, so I enjoyed a London Pride. I liked this pub and would happily visit again.

A tiny and ancient Fullers Pub,there are two rooms both small and the previously mentioned tie collection is quite a sight.Six pumps in all, a four and a two were serving Pride, ESB,Olivers Island and Quintesential British Pale Ale with a Gales HSB coming soon, all from the Fullers stable, along with a guest beer in the shape of Shotover Scholar. This pub demands a visit for historic reasons, even if the beers do not set the pulse racing.

Official site of The Bear - www.bearoxford.co.uk

Official site of The Bear - www.bearoxford.co.uk