The Oxford, Totterdown, Bristol

As described by others, below, this Victorian corner pub is a popular local and has pretensions to GBG quality beer. My experience of waiting for a pint of BBF Fly Casual to settle down enough to form a full pint of liquid sits alongside Quinno’s experience as an example of why, despite the presence of multiple ales, it’s not up there with the best. The other ales were Cover Star and Overtime from BBF, plus Butcombe Gold. Keg choices were Gamma Ray, Neck Oil, Estrella, Camden Pale, Pravha, Orchard Pig’s Reveller, and Thatcher’s Gold. The presence of a raised stage in one corner and a multiplicity of entertainment equipment to support live acts and a DJ suggest that the pub is trying to be everything to everyone, and not doing any of it particularly well. On the plus side, the staff were pleasant, the atmosphere was convivial and the beer, once it had settled itself, hit the spot nicely. I wouldn’t rule out coming back if I were in the area, but there are alternatives nearby.

The Oxford is a decent looking corner pub. Once inside the bar faces in a single room which runs the width of the pub,the left side is larger,the floor is bare boarded,there are normal tables and chairs plus one tall table and chairs. There were five real ales on the bar,i had a drink of Beat Ales Raver,which went down well,the other real ales were Bristol Beer Factory Independence and Cardinal,Tap Stone Sona and Theakston Best. There was decent background music playing (Oasis)a shame that the pub was almost empty on my Saturday afternoon visit. I quite liked this pub. Pub visited 29/7/2017