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Based on 542 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Nº 343 in 736 in Oxford

Nº 56 of 125 Other cuisines in Oxford

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A very private memory associated with this place as it was one of my dear, departed, Dad's favourites.

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Brody . 2024-12-07

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Had a delicious roast here last weekend, both the pork and vege options were fab, and the cauli cheese was OUT OF THIS WORLD! Service by Jonathan and the team was exceptional and is the real jewel in the crown of the Port Mahon. Can't wait to come and visit during the week and trying the a la carte menu (which also looked fab). Did I mention they do £5 negronis and drink the cask dry on Tuesdays? Get yourself down here, you won't be disappointed :)

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Anna B . 2024-11-17

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Enjoyed killing the key. And the pie was pretty decent too

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James Davis . 2024-11-16

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Under new management. And what a job they are doing. This is a fairly grand pub with an elevated bar and a few rooms off as well as a good beer yard. The staff are brilliant: they remember and look after their guests. The selection of beer is very good too.

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Michael Wroe . 2024-10-30

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Second Sunday Lunch at this recently refurbished pub. Had Beef and bone marrow pie and the wife had 28 day aged roast rump of beef, both so very tasty, the roasties nice and crisp and veg very well seasoned. Wine menu is small but different from the norm, had an orange wine last time, a primitivo this. Service was prompt and very friendly. Beef and bone marrow pie is available in the week apparently so may need to visit midweek soon. Long may it continue.

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gary brimson . 2024-10-28

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Great beer, warm atmosphere, friendly staff. The Port Mahon with its long history and new ownership was just perfect for my first Oxonian drink out.

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Dario Mazzola . 2024-10-24

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Recently reopened after a refurb so popped in for a look and a pint. This led to a Sunday lunch booking. 3 roasts and a vegatarian, all so very tasty. Good wine selection too. Will definitely be back for more.

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garybrimson . 2024-10-23

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Under new ownership, and off to a very promising start. The food is absolutely delicious and genuinely homemade, there's a big range of wines available, the staff are incredibly welcoming, and even the music is great. If you've been disappointed here in recent years, this would be a great time to give the place another chance.

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Steve Law . 2024-10-19

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Good food and very friendly staff!

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Marcella Malune . 2024-10-10

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I would give 5 stars because food and service were excellent but it was too noisy to the point that it was difficult to maintain a chat across a table.

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Gabriel Cavalli . 2024-10-07

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Had an excellent Sunday Roast here yesterday. Was recommended the pork belly, which was incredible. The cauliflower cheese was to die for! Great selection of beers too, as well as friendly & speedy service. Will be back soon!

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Patrick Robert . 2024-10-07

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New owner. New menu. Incredible food. The owner was lovely and engaging. This place feels on the up.

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Kevin McGlynn . 2024-10-01

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We needed a quick Sunday lunch and heard that this pub was now serving food. We were made very welcome by the staff and then by the friendly owner, Jonathan, checking we were happy with everything. The roast beef and trimmings were delicious and service outstanding. Will definitely be back!

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Becky W . 2024-09-29

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New management are very welcoming and professional. Clean taps, great range of lager and a tasty kitchen.

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Fergus Anderson . 2024-09-28

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Would come back for a drink however, I’m sorry, the food is very overpriced for low quality. Seemed like a few items came out of the freezer like the chips and sausages. We just paid it but the (unadvertised) 12.5% service charge is also a lot

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Philip Taylor . 2024-09-22

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It's changed. New owner. Great menu. Friendly staff on entry and during... My food was very good indeed. Better than other bigger names locally. The staff were delightful and so polite. Background music not loud but there to enjoy peacefully The owner cane over. Super chap. Great Chef. I think he's the chef I was recommended a wine after not having my favourite. It was perfect with the fish. Great vybz. Delicious food. Well above pub standard and Oxford standards. The food shouts out. It shows off. It can. It's Chef has the magic. I only went fir a pint after a weird day. Now leaving with a holiday feeling. Go try. Xx

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richard Michael . 2024-09-18

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It has come back to life and it's WONDERFUL! The food is MAGNIFICENT and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Visit now! Not only is the inside great, they have a great big, really lovely outside space!!

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Sally Green . 2024-09-14

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The Port has just reopened after ages and it is WONDERFUL to have it back! The staff are super friendly and helpful and the food is MAGNIFICENT. Homemade taramasalata is supreme! And it's not too expensive! Visit if you are anywhere close!!

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Sally363 . 2024-09-14

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Good selection of beers, friendly staff and tasty pork belly. Will be returning soon

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George Airey . 2024-09-14

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Great boozer. I shall return ASAP.

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Gully Foyle . 2024-05-05

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Pop in for a quick drink four beers one red wine and one ale I had a ale the glass was discussing and the toilets well I've never seen or been in one so dirty I was shocked the whole pub just felt dirty

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Jason Challenger . 2024-04-27

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Got served an Amstel in a Guinness glass with no head…. Enough said

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daisy hunt . 2024-04-21

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The Port is one of the best there ever was. Great live music and an awesome vibe! Catch an event or just go with some mates, it's an Oxford classic.

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Taine Cabral . 2024-01-15

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The man at the bar seemed to think that it was OK to have a conversation instead of taking our order. Also there were a total of five drinks on tap, none of which were ales (just lager or cider). The epitome of oxford, supposedly high class and intelligent, but really socially stunted, incapable and inadequate. I bet I get a message from management from management saying "please contact us directly", ignoring Google's policy.

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sam wood . 2024-01-12

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Friendly music pub with nice ales and a good choice of other options. Gigs in the upstairs room most nights include music, comedy, talks, and more. Downstairs back bar has open mic, folk, and similar. Courtyard back garden provides the perfect chill space between bands. Essential stop off for anyone exploring Oxford's Cowley Road music scene.

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Jeremy Day . 2023-12-23

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This pub no longer does food. Only takes card. Nice small music venue. A bit chilly

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Claire D . 2023-12-06

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Saw some live music here. Three bands put on by Devine Schism promotion. The bands we saw were great, but the venue is small (perhaps 50 people max) and it was incredibly hot and stuffy as there was absolutely no ventilation. Sadly this marred the experience (needs sorting).

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Paul Mellor . 2023-09-14

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Cheap and cheerful, unpretentious pub which caters mainly to the local student population with live music and barbecues.

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Bina Maldé . 2023-07-08

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Good pub with live music upstairs. Probably not one for a quiet chat as it can be a bit more lively than some, but a decent place for a pint. Not the widest selection of drinks, but what is on offer is pretty good.

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Ian Prince . 2023-06-22

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This used to be one of my favorite pubs in Oxford with great beer, but the last two visits suggest a decline. Most recently the pub had no draft beer, and of the two beers we had from the gas taps, one was flat and the other cloudy (it should have been clear). Music was also playing loudly meaning we had to talk loudly, and we decamped elsewhere without finishing our drinks. I do hope this was a one off, and it reverts to type soon.

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Tim C . 2023-05-04

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A typical Oxford spit and sawdust pub with no parking and Music on different days. Lots of steps inside and outside so not recommended for those with limited mobility.

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Mike Abbott . 2023-04-09

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Central location with lots of live music events. Beer garden and two large bars. Would prefer to pay cash next time.

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Thommy Plymouth . 2023-03-27

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Welcoming place with a fireplace and serviable staff. However, this place needs some renovation works. We came for Sunday roast, and the plate was looking good, but the beef was not cooked properly, and we didn't appreciate the gravy source it was all over on our plate already Regards

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Claudia Ciornei . 2023-03-15

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Nice venue, long live live music!

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Dario Lena . 2023-03-09

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Pretty good pub, only the one handpump but one is better than none especially as the TT Landlord was in good nick.

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David Thomas . 2023-03-04

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Great pub, heating needs turning on though

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Geoff Carter . 2022-12-18

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Nice live music on a Friday night and open til late

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Gioele Passoni . 2022-11-23

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A very popular and lively pub. Boasting a quirky layout and design with a beautiful spacious garden area.

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Lorraine Jackson . 2022-11-07

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Proper pub, great vibe. Great staff great music

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Chloe Gould . 2022-11-06

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Really nice, friendly pub! Good beer, great staff. Beer garden is fab!

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Nickie Sykes . 2022-08-31

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Paddy is the best bartender you’ll ever meet. Always smiling and very professional

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Jack Wallace-Woodroffe . 2022-08-27

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lovely pub, excellent staff, except paddy who was not attentive at all

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Gabi Pitcher . 2022-07-30

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OK stopping off point from the centre of the city towards the Plain/St Clements. Warmer and brighter than I remember (as a student, some 45 years ago). Warmth of welcome diminished slightly by lack of Campari, or Aperol, for a spritz. Some things don't change, after all.

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Jeremy Fennell . 2022-06-09

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Staff very friendly and welcoming The sunday roast was to die for great job to 5he chef

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Debbie Campbell . 2022-05-29

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Nice pub, chill vibes (no food unless Sunday) so typically quiet

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Will Fuller . 2022-05-22

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Lovely pub, very efficient and friendly staff, especially Paddy who was very accommodating and attentive.

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Alex G . 2022-05-13

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Nice outside area and tasty beer. Will revisit soon! Friendly staff and good Sunday roast. Up the port mahon. 2-1 up the tics come on

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Adam H . 2022-03-20

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Saw the incredible Half Decent perform here last night, fun venue!

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Heather Padbury . 2022-02-06

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Lovely pub,Good service and the Guinness was excellent

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kathryn hawkins . 2021-12-13

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Good atmosphere and Tap Social beer on tap

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Jed Ramsay . 2021-11-21

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Dropped in on Saturday eve and had a good night. Staff friendly.

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Rita Loveless . 2021-11-15

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Great place. On 3 levels with s bar on each. Outdoor space too.

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aj t . 2021-11-07

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If you went to this pub before lockdown for year like me don't even waste your time now. Was my favourite place to go for a roast definitely one of the best in oxford. It's was a great size I would have to get the kids sometimes. Everything was done how a real English roast should be and definitely not tesco veg! If they can't find a chef as good as the old one and the Produce then stop selling roast! Because you wasted my time and money and the owners are definitely wasting there's! If I didn't do a takeaway I would of got my money back.

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L B . 2021-10-31

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Arrived about an hour ago, was told they had no Sunday roasts left. Okay, no worries - we'll have a pint while we consider our next step then. Now we're sitting here and the cook has just finished eating, headed back to the kitchen, and now they're serving roasts again. What the actual

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Jake Hogg . 2021-10-24

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Jens told me about the complications with his eye surgery

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Simon Mandarino . 2021-10-21

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A wonderful pub! Friendly staff who you can giggle with. Good choice of beer and even cocktails on tap. Really exciting that they are about to do Sunday roasts, we had a sample today and it was magnificent, well worth checking them out!

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Sally363 . 2021-10-03

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Brilliant pub with excellent live music. Delightful garden to enjoy in summer and an excellent range of drinks. Staff always friendly and helpful

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Adam C . 2021-09-24

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Very accommodating to our group of rebel rousers during the euros. Sorry about banging on the wooden panels every match. Many thanks for your hospitality Luke

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Luke Smith . 2021-07-28

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Such a great night, perfect hosts, a delight to be there and finding and returning my glasses to me was the icing on the cake. Just wish I could remember it 😆

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antoinetteforever . 2021-07-11

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Staff lovely, great space and well priced pints for the area. The bouncer, however, is an aggressive and unpleasant narcissist who behaves as if he's the gatekeeper of the holy grail. A nasty jobsworth. Try and go when he's not there and you'll have a great time.

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J H . 2021-05-09

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Port Mahon was always a great pub, with live music and lots of space to hang out and dance but now its Corona time so its not really the same and before it was 5 stars, now its 4 because of few things, they dont serve food and would have liked that, they cant wait for you to finish the drink and go away, feels unfriendly. Overall its a nice pub but not so much now.

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Luka Savic . 2021-05-05

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Big bald staff was racist to us.poor service.

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Arsalan Fathi . 2021-04-15

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Honestly love this pub and I can’t fault it. The Sunday roast is awesome and the staff are so friendly and attentive! Can’t wait to return next week!

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jessiewilcoxc . 2020-10-27

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I Had the most amazing pork roast today! And the service is super quick and the staff are very friendly, would definitely recommend.

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emmaaR9142FD . 2020-10-25

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Best service and best beef roast I’ve ever had !!

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Lottie Gill . 2020-10-25

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Wicked spot, better staff! Come and support these guys!

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Loborhox . 2020-10-22

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We were made very welcome and the beer was in good condition.

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Chris Hale . 2020-10-18

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Roast was absolutely tiny. One slice of meat. Undercooked veg. Pretty tasteless all round really. Covid guidelines not great. Good drinks and good music but definitely won’t return for a roast

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bencL2690HR . 2020-10-18

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Poor covid guidelines. The staff was friendly. Little choice of drinks.

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Mariangeles Albanes . 2020-09-27

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The energy at this pub is amazing. They have recently renovated their beer garden which adds to the character of this unique and amazing place. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Definitely my go to place for a pint in the Oxford area.

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baggers1284 . 2020-09-05

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Best local pub around. The staff are super friendly and food is very good. Definitely recommend checking out the bbq when it’s on, not one to be missed.

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kirans390 . 2020-09-05

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Nice place to discover when you're a student looking for cool pubs

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Karl Auger . 2020-08-12

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They did takeaway drinks on a sunny day (during the end of COVID). Heroes / Heroines IMHO.

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Tim Patmore . 2020-05-31

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Great pub with great beer and some very good live music events. Well worth a visit.

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John Davies . 2020-03-10

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Great little pub on St Clements. Have not tried the food yet but looks good. Will.be back

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Nick West . 2020-03-05

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They have ample berths for large boats and the dockside view is reminiscent of paradise. On Sundays, they have trained eagles that pluck the eyes out of unaware visitors - so watch out! I wouldn't recommend the fourth floor, it's dark and smells a bit of wee.

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Matthew Trow . 2020-02-27

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Not been to the Port Mahon for a while, but dropped in the other day. They've obviously had a new landlord or something because they're had a big refurbishment, so it's not as shabby as it used to be, but that's where the compliments have to end. They no longer do food, except roasts on Sundays. Their food used to be really good. There are enough pubs in Oxford that do good food that they're shooting themselves in the foot by closing the kitchen. They've got a much worse beer selection compared to before. It's a pity. Refurbishments normally make places better. This one appears to have been a step backwards

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pg_gumby . 2020-02-17

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Very friendly, good beer, looking good after the refurbishment.

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Marc Thomas . 2020-02-14

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Per un sabato sera tranquillo Va benissimo. I drinks non costano tanto ed ha una decente selezione di birre. Molto caldo e caratteristico.

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claudiod478 . 2020-01-29

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Refurbished pub with live music and buzzy atmosphere (on Saturday night, anyway)

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Tony Parkin . 2019-12-08

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What a great proper pub, great staff, great beer, wood burner, and hearty generous Sunday lunch.

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HB Holiday Lettings Isle of Wight . 2019-12-02

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Not been here for a while, great pub and this particular night there’s entertainment too 3 musical events for our entertainment. Lovely place with great staff and reasonable prices

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Keeth007 . 2019-11-04

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The selection was limited but the staff was friendly.

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Franz-Albert Bauer . 2019-11-03

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Popped in yesterday for the roast with friends and it was superb! The pub has always had a reputation for good food, however it has been refurbished recently and the traditional Sunday roast has only recently returned so we thought we should check it out. It already busy at 12:30 and we managed to push some tables together to accommodate our group. There were already many customers tucking into huge plates of food. We tried the beef and pork options and they were so good. All the trimmings were very well cooked, the Yorkshire puddings were perfect and we had to ask for more gravy as it was so moreish, The pub has a more traditional raised area, where we sat, and modern bar on the lower floor where plenty of drinkers were enjoying the afternoon football. There is also a huge garden and even a gig venue upstairs! The staff were very friendly and couldn't have been any more helpful. The mixed clientele was testament to how welcoming the guys are and makes a fantastic option from the conveyor belt Cowley Road and surrounding area pubs. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed whether its for food, drink or entertainment!

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GoEatRepeat . 2019-10-28

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A top notch venue for food, drink and music.

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Darrell Steaman . 2019-10-27

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The customer service was star quality, however, the whole meal was dry and solid. Not only was the meal cold but the beef was tough and the gravy was very thin and lacked favour. After being told by numerous people that this was recommended as a 10/10 roast, we have left feeling resentful towards paying the price we did. I will say the manager was apologetic and did say that they had only started serving food. As a group of students, we would not return.

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IS-MOxford99 . 2019-09-29

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Thrilled to have this back as a music venue

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John Styles . 2019-09-26

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Love this pub good music helpful staff.

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Ross Finlay . 2019-09-13

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Latin music open mic. Not very good acoustic but good atmosphere

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Luis . 2019-09-02

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Visited a couple of weeks ago . The recent refurbishment has been nicely done and has made a great deal of difference .

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coughandcath . 2019-08-22

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Nice pub - bigger than you think witha lovely pub garden out the back 😁

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Emma Mace . 2019-08-21

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Staff, atmosphere, location, layout

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annabelle stoodley . 2019-07-28

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Buena selección de cervezas, ambiente agradable y televisores por todas partes. La comida no destaca, pero tampoco destiñe.

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María Ignacia B . 2019-07-19

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Good beer great friendly staff much improved

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Ronald Tappung . 2019-07-15

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A typical English tavern, exquisite draft beer, very calm atmosphere.

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Juan Xolocotzi . 2019-07-13

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We nice food, amazing Sunday roast, cozy and nice pub

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Sara Sousa Santos . 2019-07-08

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Nice beergarden, you can bring your own food and join the public bbq...

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Christian Rueckold . 2019-07-05

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Watched England v USA Women’s World Cup w a great crowd. Bartender was hilarious! In another room, a group was playing various harps. Interesting mix of people in a local pub.

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Dobbyisafreeelf_thx . 2019-07-02

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Recently and tastefully refurbished. There are tables outside on the pavement and a spacious courtyard area at the rear. Decent pint of Old Trip. Staff are friendly. I hear they are starting to have gigs again n the upstairs room which is great.

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hester730 . 2019-06-29

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Great refurb! The staff are helpfull and friendly! A hundred thousand welcome's!

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Angus Crichton . 2019-06-03

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