A very unusual bar serving a good range of Tap Social beers and many other IPAs, Sours, real ale, ciders, wines and spirits. Part of the Lock 29 'marketplace' in the shopping centre and next to the canal. Fantastic friendly staff including Sophie, Amelia and Joey. As a Scrooge, I particularly like their happy two hours between 4 and 6 when a good selection of beers and wines are 25% off. Yes it's a bit dark and utilitarian but the seating is plentiful and comfortable. Live music in the Lock at weekends and frequent comedy nights in the adjacent studio. A brilliant asset for Banbury: what's...
Read moreFirst visit here & first time in Banbury. Its inside the main shopping centre but just on the end of it backing on to the canal. Great place to sit outside in the sun. Its also inside a food hall area so you can order food and eat and drink at same time. 10 different beers on tap and some other cans & bottles in the fridge. You can also get some to take away. Staff friendly and helpful, sorry should of got his name, will be back. I didn't have any food but there is a big choice. Its a 5 minute walk...
Read moreMaking a first ever visit to Banbury with Jorvic and Paulicarus accompanying us. We folllowed the canal down to this craft bar in the canal side shopping centre. Two idle real ale handpumps so had a half of craft Jobsworth pale for £2.60. After a weekend in Maastricht I fancied a less fizzy real ale option. Despite the outside canal side space I think the bar lacks a bit...
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