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St Aldates Tavern, Oxford Central, Oxford
Oxford
OX1 1BU
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St Aldates Tavern
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Reviews of St Aldates Tavern (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
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Bucking Fastard left this review about St Aldates Tavern
ORIGINAL REVIEW March 2015
Modest sized interior which has a modern vibe despite the age of the building.On entering there is a long "scrubbed" refectory table in the middle where you may well share the space,a further long table,fitted bench seating below a window and a drinking ledge with associated high stools.Above the old fireplace is a flatscreen cleverly disguised with a picture of the area clipped on when not in use,a great idea.It appeared that currently only 6 nations rugby will be screened.The bar is to one side,while to the rear is another seating area down a step immediately infront of the opening for the kitchen.
Food is popular here,posh pub grub served on bread boards and slates with the chips in an enamel mug rather than builders tea.Most mains are over £10,but the quality looked good and the fish & chips were doing a roaring trade to the afterwork crowd with the interior quite busy on a Wednesday evening visit.
The bar sports 6 handpumps with regulars in the shape of Dark Star Hophead , Hooky Bitter and something from XT while on my trip one of the guests was from XT's occasional brewhouse Animal Brewing Bastard Bunny Brew Ha Ha,a 7% double IPA in such fine condition that a second pint had to be consumed as the big finish to a very good ale session.The keg selection also included something interesting from XT and Dogfish besides the usual suspects.
I found the service to be very crisp and efficient ,with a great steer to a very decent curry house close by.Although prices for both ale and food are at a premium,if the pub continues to offer a good range of ale strengths and styles in good nick ,with the sad passing of Far From the Madding Crowd this would now be my first choice for real ale in the city centre.Fully deserves it's 2015 GBG listing.
UPDATE
A change of vibe here ,more sports bar orientated and a greater student mix and odour,it's a bit scruffy.BT Sport was airing a Spurs Champions League defeat.However the ale choice and condition still make this one of the better pubs to visit in Oxford,a city not noted for real ale excellence.
On 8th March 2018
- rating: 7
[User has posted 1911 recommendations about 1911 pubs]
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Ian Mapp left this review about St Aldates Tavern
In the GBG Guide. Initially quiet. Big fan of the XT brews but the number 2 I had was in quite poor condition. Not bad enough to take it back but I expected a bit more.
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On 27th July 2017
- rating: 4
[User has posted 276 recommendations about 275 pubs]
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Tris C left this review about St Aldates Tavern
This was originally the New Inn and I came here once before, on May Morning (1st May) 1994 when Oxford's pubs open at 6.00 am to cater for those attending May balls and those who have just attended the Hymnus Eucharisticus sung by the Magdalen School choir from the top of Magdalen Tower. I remember little but I know it was mildly magical.
A return last July and what little I can remember, has changed beyond all recognition, suffice to say that it's well described below; my half of XT2 was on fine form.
Well worth visiting if in the area.
On 14th January 2017
- rating: 7
[User has posted 874 recommendations about 860 pubs]
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- Accommodation : No last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : Yes last updated 23 July 2016 by Tris C
- Darts : No last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 12 March 2015 by E TA
- Function Room : Yes - From review - last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes - BT Sport - last updated 08 March 2018 by Bucking Fastard
- Micropub : No last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 18 September 2015 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 07 March 2015 by Bucking Fastard
| Sunday | 11am - 11pm |
| Monday | 11:30am - 11pm |
| Tuesday | 11:30am - 11pm |
| Wednesday | 11:30am - 11pm |
| Thursday | 11:30am - 11pm |
| Friday | 11:30am - Midnight |
| Saturday | 11am - Midnight |
