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Jon the old landlord left fairly recently and it is now under new management. The brewery Fullers have redecorated and made some changes, mainly for the worse, but it is still a drinkers pub. Now has over-loud piped music and rather bright white walls which are not particularly welcoming. As a result I think it has lost a lot of the character for which it was famous. Still a cracking pint of ESB tho'
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Yeah I went there the other day and those definitely weren't PORK scratching.....
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A good number of the customers at Harcourt Arms pub in Oxford are passionately Jewish and they sing Jewish nationalist songs trying to make the rest feel outsiders or even unwelcome. The beer tastes a bit...watery too.
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New landlords just moved in, so a different feel to that suggested by Beer Guide, but very friendly and a relaxing place to read a book - Chiswick beer good. Give them a try.
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Favourite pub in Oxford - too expensive to frequent on too regular a basis as a student, but that is probably a blessing for the atmosphere. Fuller's beers, board games and pints of pistachios.
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Nipped in after catching a film at the nearby Phoenix Picturehouse. Small, yet cosy place. Not overly busy for a Saturday night, but refreshing to experience no big screen or piped music. Four Fuller's beers on tap. Plumped for the excellent Discovery and wasn't let down. Managed to squeeze in an extra half thereafter. Will be coming back.
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I just love this classic place. Excellent beer and incredible service. Look for London Porter on tap. John, I'll be there after my Viva and also Graduation
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A surprisingly large local, which wasn't packed out even late on a Saturday night.
The Porter looked great, Pride was top notch.and the pint or half of pistachios was a treat!
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The only place in Oxford to serve Fuller's Chiswick. Good old fashioned pub with a few quirks (odd latin music, modern art on the walls). Has two log fires, and seat by one of these in Winter with a decent pint is one of the best places to be drinking in Oxford.
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A proper pub, but with London Pride at £3.10 a pint (and I have to say that it was not a particularly good pint)it's hardly much competition in a sea of Greene King.
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A lovely old-fashioned pub, everything you need for a nice garrulous beer with friends on an evening. There are board games too should conversation fade. Look it up!
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I lived and worked in London for 11 years but have to say that I cannot recall a landlord who serves such a superb pint of Fullers Chiswick as this one.
Truly a wonderful experience, topped off with interesting decor and a diverse musical backdrop.
This is truly a pub worth seeking out.
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The old barman was still there when I was there a couple of weekends ago, serving a stunning pint of Fullers London Porter. The only distraction was a very smokey fire - reminiscent of the bad old days before the smoking ban. Even so a true classic!
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Looks a back street local, but is comfortable and friendly serving good Fullers beers.
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The landlord seems to have changed; the new couple are very friendly, made a real effort to see our group sat down comfortably, and all the usual range of fullers' beers were excellent.
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Good landlord and decent beers (Fullers, well kept). Cheap and tasty jacket potatoes and toasted sandwiches. Avoids loud music so it is a good place to go to chat with friends over a decent pint. There is a small patio garden out back which many people miss as you need to go out the front door and reound the corner.
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Rather quiet on my recent Saturday lunchtime visit, but the Pride was in good nick. Surprised it doesn't stay open all afternoon on Friday, Saturday - perhaps that's why it was so quiet. Nice surroundings and decor, apart from the rather odd looking abstract paintings which seemed out of place
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The term "back-street local" is probably entirely accurate, but I realise that this description can conjure up images of peeling paint, gruff, insular locals, poorly-kept beer, a loud jukebox and possibly unspeakably filthy toilets. Let's be clear: this is NOT the case here.
Yes, the Harcourt has a comfortable patina to it, it is no frills and lacks the pretense which has crept in in more mainstream Oxford boozers. But mainly it must be commended for its friendliness, well-conditioned cask ales, and sheer honesty. There aren't many places as unspoilt as this, even in Jericho, and for those traditionalists who prize good conversation, atmosphere and ale above image, bright lighting and fizz, this is a must.
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Undeservedly quiet pub with well-kept beers, and good landlord. Some games. A little small, but it's not usually that full. Worth a trip if you're a little bored of the other great Jericho pubs.
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Excellent back street local. Fine Fullers beers and friendly landlord. Recommended.
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