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Pubs with Bruce
I've been a beer lover all my life and I love to travel. Combining these is the ultimate experience. As I've traveled, I've immersed myself in the history and folklore of the places I've visited. Join me on my beer journeys. Okay, it's not as good as actually being there, but who knows? You may be inspired to enjoy travels (and beers) of your own.


The Fountain Inn
Gloucester. This historic inn with a courtyard that stands opposite Gloucester Cathedral dates back to 1216 when it was granted to Peter...
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Dec 7, 20241 min read
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The Victoria
Oxford. After a walk down a narrow road bordered by a great old wall I reached this lovely corner pub built by Halls in 1839. A beautiful...
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Dec 7, 20241 min read
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The Gardeners Arms
Oxford. Established in the 1830s, this cozy pub is tucked away on a quiet residential street in the Jericho neighborhood and was once...
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Dec 7, 20241 min read
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Jude the Obscure
Oxford. A coaching inn dating back to the 15th century, the pub was opened in 1871 as the Prince of Wales and was later renamed to honor...
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Dec 7, 20241 min read
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Old Bookbinders
Oxford. A back street local near the Oxford Canal, the pub was built in 1869 and was known as the Printer's Devil (an apprentice at the...
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Dec 7, 20241 min read
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The Castle
Oxford. A pub on this site from 1780 was called the Paradise House and was rebuilt in 1892. Some period features remain (brickwork,...
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Dec 7, 20241 min read
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The Jericho Tavern
Oxford. Built around 1650 and originally called the Jericho House, it is located just north of the city gates and served as a refuge for...
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Dec 7, 20241 min read
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The Royal Blenheim
Oxford. A Victorian pub named after one of the stagecoach services that once served the city, it was built in 1889 for the Hanley City...
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Dec 5, 20241 min read
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St. Aldates Tavern
Oxford. An inn has been recorded at this site since 1397. It has been rebuilt at least once, the last time in 1716 as the New Inn. The...
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Dec 5, 20241 min read
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The Wheatsheaf
Oxford. Located down a Medieval passageway off the High Street, it was originally built in 1654 and was recorded in 1662 as The Hen and...
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Dec 5, 20241 min read
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The Checquers
Oxford. Located down a narrow medieval passageway, the building began as a private home in the 13th century. In the 15th century the...
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Dec 3, 20241 min read
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White Horse
Oxford. Dating back to the 16th century, the earliest known license comes from 1591 when it was known as The Mermaid. Over the years it...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read
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Lamb and Flag
Oxford. Located next to the Lamb and Flag Passage, the pub dates back to 1695 when it was owned by St. John's College, although it has...
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Dec 2, 20241 min read
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The Kings Arms
Oxford. Originally occupied by buildings erected by Augustinian friars in 1268, in 1607 Thomas Franklyn was licensed to set up an inn...
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Dec 1, 20241 min read
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Turf Tavern
Oxford. The pub's foundations date back to 1381 when it was called the Spotted Cow, with the (very!) low beamed front bar area put in...
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Dec 1, 20242 min read
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