Far From the Madding Crowd, Oxford

Still a great pub. Shame it isn't one of the Oxford pubs of the year. Super beer and food.

31 Oct 2014 20:50

Nags Head On The Thames, Abingdon

It was good to see the beer was on much better form on our last visit. Everyone was happily drinking and eating in the sunshine overlooking the Thames. The bar staff were very attentive and friendly too.

Much better...Still the best choice for local and not so local beers in Abingdon.

22 Jul 2013 23:05

Nags Head On The Thames, Abingdon

Despite a bright start, it's disappointing as a CAMRA member that the ale quality varies so much.

It could be that the cellar temperature isn't quite right or that some of the guest beers don't travel so well. The place has a cask marque so it should be okay...

Unfortunately some of the staff seem not to be able to recognise flat/bottom of the barrel beer and are reluctant to change it. The Doom Bar I tasted last week was basically undrinkable.

Dusty the landlord can do better than this. They'll be more competition come the end of the year so still time to improve things - please...

30 Jun 2013 09:03