Far From the Madding Crowd, Oxford - pub details
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Address: 10-12 Friars Entry, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 2BY [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 917 0007 (ref 5771)
Oxford (0.5 miles), Radley (5.2 miles), Islip (5.3 miles)
Pub facilities/features:
- Live music
- Food served, Real ale
Pub suggested by Steven Green on 6 Dec 2003
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> Current user rating: 6.1/10 (rated by 37 users)
> Local guides: Oxford pub guide, Oxfordshire pub guide
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user reviews of Far From the Madding Crowd, Oxford
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| Unusual pub this one, quite a modern feel to it, but essentially an old fashioned drinking pub. Lots of pump clips adorn the wall back of bar, and there is always a good selection of ales. I have only ever had good quality beer in here, even on a Monday afternoon.One of the best ale pubs in Oxford wellinformed - 20 May 2008 20:56 |
| After reading BITE reviews, decided to try it out one Saturday afternoon (26th April) in favour of the famous old stagers in the area. Was quiet - 6 or 8 punters - but pleasantly so: quite a haven from the crowds outside. On first sight, a good range of ales on show, a geographically/ stylistically varied selection reminiscent of the Edgar Wallace, which augured well. Tried a pint of Battledown What He's Having - nose was sharply overpowering and first sip had a distinctly acrid aftertaste. Another couple of sips were all I could muster, but the barman happily swapped it for a new pint, this time of Grindleton LPA, which unfortunately suffered from a similar problem. Managed two sips of that. Food menu looked fine, but decided to go and eat at another establishment. Barman was apologetic at least. Will re-assess on next visit to Oxford, but was extremely disappointed that 2 of 6 ales were undrinkable. Come to think of it, the few other punters were on lagers or Guinness if I remember rightly. Just hope this was a blip, as otherwise it made for a welcome retreat. TheHofBear - 11 May 2008 00:10 |
| Wonderful evening. Paid a timely visit last night. The management have changed since I last called here in 2006; pub seemed quieter and more relaxed/relaxing with any background music on at a very low level. The interior remains unchanged. A good range of well kept beers on yesterday, of which I sampled the following: Goff's JOUSTER - 4% Malt dominating and lingering, slowly easing to a dry finish; Goff's LAUNCELOT - 4.5% Sweet with some fruitiness, dry finish; Oakleaf BLAKES - 5.2% Excellent dark red ale, coffee notes, burnt smokiness dominating. Vale BLACK SWAN - 3.9% Good not great, fairly quaffable session ale. The Brazilian guys behind the bar are great fun, and if you arrive alone and like good conversation with locals the bar area is the best place to sit. I arrived after food stopped but an imaginative food menu is offered until 9pm, and certainly "reads" well. Other features noted are as follows: A piano in the main low-level area of the pub. This is an upright which needs a lot of work doing but you can "just" get a tune out of it. Live music is not hosted officially but accomplished pianists are invited to play - but DO beware the faults of the instrument. Four beer festivals are held each year at FFMC. Check with the pub directly for details. Definitely worthy of visiting again, and I have increased my mark from a 5 to an 8. lad_newton - 23 Apr 2008 18:58 |
| Enjoyable modern pub/bar in the town centre, located down a small alleyway by Debenhams - which means you won't find it by accident, often a good thing. Plenty of ale on, and a good selection too with plenty not seen often down south (a couple Elland brewery beers on Saturday), including a stout from somewhere in Scotland. Beer was in pretty good form too. Food was fair, and staff service was good - we were given an honest waiting time for the food before we ordered, most places would take your cash and then let you sit twiddling your thumbs. Atmosphere was good, mainly the more mature/discerning punter. Granted, it might not be the quintessential olde English pub but it does more than enough to warrant regular visits and it's a good place to take non-ale drinkers. I like it and would recommend it. Quinno - 31 Mar 2008 19:22 |
| Soulless modern cafe style place - corporate and anonymous. An empty cold feel - echoing and vaguely unpleasant. Imagine a Wetherspoon without the - erm - charm and character, and you get the idea. Most Spoons don't have much charm in the first place, but they have it in spades compared to this dentist's waiting room. The only redeeming quality is the beer range, but this is not the only pub in town offering guests, so that is not a big plus. I did find the veggie sausage and mash to be quite unique and tasty. SilkTork - 17 Feb 2008 12:11 |
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