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Morris Clown, Bampton

Operator: Independent
High Street, Bampton, OX18 2JW (View on Google Map)
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This single-bar, simply-furnished free house, run by the same family for two generations, has a log fire in the winter and some unusual murals on the wall, painted by one of the family depicting other members of the family. Two guest ales, often local, and real cider available in the Summer. The name change by former owners Courage (in 1975 from New Inn) proved controversial as morris dancing teams have a fool, not a clown, and this led to a boycott for 25 years. Note the restricted opening hours if you’re planning a visit.

Historic Interest

Grade ll. Listing says building mid C18 but opened as the George in 1811 and became the New Inn in 1821.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Oxfordshire District
Last updated
16/02/2024
Last surveyed
06/01/2024
Pub ID
OXF/WW-40
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Monday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
2:00pm - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Morris Clown, Bampton

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Changing

Changing beers typically include: Chadlington (varies) , North Cotswold - Green Man IPA , White Horse

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Real Cider Real Cider
Thundering Molly
LocAle LocAle
Quiet Quiet
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Stagecoach: 19 (Infrequent and last bus around 19:00)
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