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Punch Bowl, Abingdon

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user reviews of the Punch Bowl, Abingdon

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A real down to earth, traditional pub, no food. Very friendly and lively. Well kept beer served with a smile. Has become our regular haunt since moving to Abingdon. Many characters here generally in the bar with a quieter snug behind the main bar.
igraine66 - 18 Feb 2012 21:46
This is a drinking pub - no thrills and better for it. Landlord and lady very friendly...
George_The_Dragon - 21 Aug 2009 12:06
There's never a dull moment in the Punchbowl. The locals always seem to be having a whale of a time whenever I pop in. Everyone is always very friendly and chatty. The emphasis here is very much on drinking and enjoying yourself. There is a quieter snug bar at the rear for those wanting a little more peace and quiet.
The building itself is one of the oldest in Abingdon and faces directly onto the stunning County Hall in the Market Place.
Only one real ale usually available (GK brewed Morland Original). I understand from talking to the licensee that from next week he will be selling Carlsberg for �1.99 a pint as a Credit crunch special. I think the locals will be partying just that little bit louder as a result !
Grailhunter - 8 Jul 2009 16:42
NOW THIS IS WHAT I CALL A PUB, WHERE PEOPLE GO FOR A DRINK AND NO THEY DONT PLAY ON THERE LAPTOP IN HERE,HORSES FOR COARSES SO IF YOU LIKE THAT SORT OF THING, GET DOWN WITHERSPOONS YOU BORING BARSTEADS LOL.
unclejim - 6 May 2008 23:27
Very friendly, well server beer.
greenius - 23 Dec 2007 19:20
Went in at about 1700hrs on a Friday and it was quite busy with workmen - lots of high vis vests about! Good pint of Ruddles and friendly staff. Nice little pub.
King_Viv - 30 Jan 2007 10:06
Popped in about 2pm on a Saturday for a "quiet" pint and the place was packed. Clientle mostly aged 40-60 all looked like they'd been in there since opening time, if not earlier. A bit zany - friendly enough atmosphere, it was just like walking into a pub at 10pm on a Saturday night, except it was only 2pm. And that bloody awful "Crazy Frog" noise was playing on the juke box at about 100 decibels. Morland Original in good condition (�2.30), but only stayed for one. Kronenbourg was �3 a pint, but I don't drink that anyway. Small old pub in the market square, I'd probably like the place if it was my local (except for the Crazy Frog).
Rich66 - 11 Sep 2005 00:55
A very genuine pub. Doesn't try to be anything it's not. Nice beer, rumoured to be Green King's next victim
winstone - 17 Aug 2005 15:54
Unusual locals, the front bar is known locally as "The Star wars Bar"
morlandman - 8 Apr 2005 15:57

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