Landlord
Runs the pub and chooses which casks go on next.
Oxbarrow Taphouse is a corner pub on Sallowmere Road. Cask beer from the cellar, a short kitchen menu, quiz on Tuesday and music most weekends.
A pub for the street around it. Come for one drink, a meal, or the whole evening.
| Service | What it covers | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Cask and keg | Four hand pumps and six keg lines. Ask for a taste before you choose. | Beer drinkers and the curious |
| Drinks without alcohol | An alcohol-free pale ale on tap, house cordials and soft drinks. | Drivers and anyone taking it easy |
| Kitchen menu | Snacks and plates from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Pies, sandwiches and a dish of the day. | Lunch and an early dinner |
| Tuesday quiz | Eight rounds from 8:00 PM, teams of up to six. Small entry fee, prize is a bar tab. | Friends, colleagues and quiz regulars |
| Live music | Local bands and folk sessions on Friday and Saturday, finished by 11:00 PM. | Weekend evenings |
| The back room | A private room with its own bar for up to thirty people. | Birthdays, clubs and team drinks |
The pumps change through the week. These are the regulars.
Most of the pub is kept for walk-ins. Book if you want to be sure of a table, or call the bar after 12:00 PM.
A general guide. Your booking confirmation sets out the terms for your own visit.
| Booking | What applies | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tables of 2 to 8 | Book or walk in | No deposit |
| Quiz teams | Up to 6 a team | Small entry fee on the night |
| Back room | Up to 30 people | Deposit of $50 |
| Food for the room | Sandwich platters | Order five days ahead |
| Cancellations | Back room, 72 hours' notice | Deposit refunded in full |
Sample content. Replace terms, times and charges with your own.
A small team that pulls pints, cooks and keeps the cellar in order.
Landlord
Runs the pub and chooses which casks go on next.
Cellar and bar manager
Looks after the cellar, the keg lines and the drinks without alcohol.
Cook
Makes the pies, the gravy and the dish of the day.
Events and quiz host
Writes the Tuesday quiz and books the bands.
Sample house policy: we ask anyone who looks under 25 for photo ID before serving alcohol, and we may refuse service without it.
Sample house policy: children are welcome with an adult until 8:00 PM, in the front bar and the back room.
No. Most tables are kept for walk-ins. Booking helps on quiz night and at weekends.
Tell us when you book and ask at the bar before you order. We check every dish with the kitchen.
An alcohol-free pale ale on tap, house cordials, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Tap water is always free.
Yes, well-behaved dogs are welcome in the front bar. There is a water bowl by the door.
On the corner by the post box, a short walk from the bus stop. Call, send a message, or just come in.