Archive for October, 2009

Kings Head & Bell reopening soon

After nearly two years after closing due to structural problems with the historic building, the Kings Head & Bell on East St. Helens Street is due to reopen soon.
A large banner is hanging across the front of the pub proudly proclaiming that it will reopen on October 30th.
It looks like there is still a lot [...]

October 13, 2009  Tags: ,   Posted in: abingdon, pubs  No Comments

New Brewery for Oxford

A new craft micro brewery called the Shotover Brewing Company is due to
open soon in converted stables in Horspath just outside Oxford. The
owner and head brewer Ed Murray has been craft brewing for over twenty years
and has made the decision to turn his interest into a commercial venture.
It is anticipated that beer will be [...]

October 9, 2009  Tags: , , , ,   Posted in: Breweries, Craft Brewing, abingdon, beer, beer festivals  No Comments

Abingdon Pubs who are members of The Head Brewer’s Club

Greene King announced yesterday that The Brewery Tap in Abingdon has been chosen as an exclusive member of the new Head Brewer’s Club, a collection of Greene King’s hero cask ale pubs. It was picked due to its dedication to great cask beer.
You can read more details on Greene King’s Run a Pub blog
More [...]

October 9, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: abingdon, pubs  No Comments

Oxford Beer Festival 2009

It is the Camra Oxford Beer Festival next week in Oxford town hall next week. It runs from Thursday 15th October at 5pm-11pm until Saturday when it closes at 8pm.
There will be around 140 different ales and 20 real ciders and perry’s available. This is a good opportunity to try out beers that [...]

October 7, 2009  Tags: , , ,   Posted in: beer, beer festivals  No Comments