The Turf Tavern, Oxford

Last two times I've been in, there's been either one or no beers on. This is in the evening too, not the middle of the day when there might not be much custom (although maybe there always is custom here). Plumped for an Estrella instead, and was charged �4.05. Make of that what you will. I recognize the comments about 'beer resting'; I'm starting to think it's a ploy to pretend they have more beers on than they actually do.

Anyway, besides the lack of beer, you also have to put up with brusque bar staff that often tip over into the sarcastic and unpleasant. I get the impression that most of the staff don't really want to work in a pub, and see the customers as more of an inconvenience than as an asset. Come last orders, be prepared to get harangued at five minute intervals until you've finished and gone.

I'm not sure about a must visit if you're here - a must see, perhaps, but leave it at that.

23 Nov 2011 00:06