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Far From The Madding Crowd

Listed in Ethical Venues, Pubs and Bars & Gig Venue

The only fully independent pub in central Oxford, tucked away in the passage linking Gloucester Green to Magdalen Street (Friar's Entry). 6 rotating real ales on tap; quarterly beer festivals; some live music; free wifi.
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 11.30am - 11pm; Thu - Sat 11.30am - midnight; Sun 12 noon - 10.30pm. Fair Trade coffee and wine. Wheelchair friendly. Wifi access available. Dogs allowed. Games: Board games-about 6. Next events at Far From The Madding Crowd Self-describes as pubGood wheelchair/buggy access

Friar's Entry
(off Magdalen St)
Oxford
OX1 2BY

Central
Mon - Wed: 11.30am - 11pm; Thu - Sat 11.30am - midnight; Sun 12 noon - 10.30pm
Telephone: 01865 240900
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Fair Trade products Fair Trade coffee and wine.


Real Ales, Children welcome, Food served, There are sofas & Live music events Games: Board games-about 6.

Capacity: 150. Available for private parties, Sofas & Cocktails. Equipment Spec.: Generally open mics & acoustic bands provided by different promoters. Regulars Delicious Music have a nice setup.

Coming up:

Pizza Night
Thu, 9 February: 12" £5.95 from 5pm

Quiz & Curry Night
Sun, 12 February: 8.30pm, free

Talented Mondays Open Mic
Mon, 13 February: 7.30pm, free

Open Mic Evening
Mon, 13 February: 7.30pm

Networking Event
Thu, 16 February: 7pm, free

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Truly great pub. Great food. Great staff. Ok, so the atmosphere is not often 'banging' but it is a nice place to go if want to have a conversation and not spend the entire time bellowing at the person next to you. It has a piano and board games. It is also lovely and warm in the winter, and air-conditioned in the summer. The music is subtle, with some great tunes playing! They don't call it a hidden treasure for nothing! If you can find it, you'll love it!

Si (Unverified), 19/11/10


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Just had a fish 'n' chips as Sunday lunch. Impressive mash & peas and crispy fish. Friendly staff show you many options for food and ales. Not the historical kind of pub but it's comfortable and very clean. Really wondering how other people can find it except locals. Overall a very good experience there and definitely will come back.

31/07/10


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This is one of my favourite pubs in Oxford, simply because of the variety and quality of real ales. The staff really know how to look after beer and you never get a bad pint here. Also, due to it being a free house, Far From The Madding Crowd is free from the bland big brand "real ale". In fact, I have tasted some rather exciting ales from relatively unknown microbreweries here. Because of its layout, this isn't the most atmospheric of pubs but the quality of the beer and the friendliness of the staff compensates for this.

dralbion (Unverified), 24/08/09


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Enjoying a bit of a rejuvenation is this pleasant pub; new landlord very friendly, and the Swanvale cider is what keeps me coming back for those cheeky halves when town is proving hectic... it does exactly what it says on the tin.
Well done guys!

20/08/08


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Great ales! Always new ales to try and the free testers make it much clearer to pick great ales. One of a dying breed of pubs that aren’t owned by a faceless brewery. Great friendly staff, a great pub to have a peaceful drink in and the free Wifi is fast and very handy.

james (Unverified), 09/08/08


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This reincarnation of the much-loved spirit of Jericho's Jude the Obscure pub has an arts emphasis, nearly half the venue being exhibition space. Spacious and open, with large glass frontage. Friendly staff, some live music and even student theatre previews.

Jack (Unverified), 19/07/05



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