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The Old Bell (Brakspear)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Gravity (was Bitter)Acceptable2
Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Oxford GoldUndrinkable1

Visits Details

15 Feb 2025 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon very quiet just one other chap at the bar. Warm cosy and relaxed atmosphere with 1970's soft rock music playing in the background took me back to my childhood.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Gravity (was Bitter)3.40AcceptableAs expected flavours however just a tad cloying and lacklustre.
Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Oxford Gold4.00UndrinkableA full to the brim pint of vinegar. Apologetic and honest barmaid changed for The Gravity with a 50p refund.
25 May 2021 (Magnus Greel)
Mid afternoon we were the only customers on entry. Friendly welcome from the jovial barmaid we sat at the only table by the window in the front bar.
BeerABVScoreNotes
Brakspear (at Marston's Wychwood then at Banks's) - Gravity (was Bitter)3.40PoorIce cold with sour hints. Hmmm..

About The Old Bell

Summary of Beer Scores

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Exceptional-
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Acceptable1
Poor1

Website.

The pub is found in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 2BG.

In Bell Street, a pub long opened out into a number of connected rooms. Arguably one of the oldest buildings in the town.

We have visited this pub twice, seen 2 different beers and tried both.

Map location

Postcode: RG9 2BG