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.

Oxford. A historic, narrow Victorian-Era pub established in 1820 and rebuilt in 1879, it is one of the oldest buildings on George Street. It was originally known as Bunch of Grapes and featured a covered alleyway entrance, which was moved directly onto George Street in 1973. Over the years it has been operated by Bath Ales, West Berkshire Brewery, and St. Austell Brewery, but now it is a free house. There is a single narrow paneled room served by a long rounded bar on one side fronted by blue patterned tiles. It boasts 40 drafts and 6 casks. A great feature for me is that they play vinyl all day and night, with music from Johnny Mathis through Madonna. I settled down with a pint of Oxford Blue from local Chadlington Brewery and enjoyed a side of tunes by The Commodores.






