Two dislocated Australians wandering backstreets of Headington on a bleak Tuesday afternoon in late Spring, just exploring where footpaths and back alleys took us, on our first visit to Oxford in 40 years. Came across the Masons Arm by accident. Wandered around for another hour and returned at 5.00pm opening time. Glad we did. Classic small independent corner pub that survives on loyal local patronage, superb quality and huge choice of interesting beers, served by the friendly publican himself. No food. No rabble. Great atmosphere. Read the website. Read the reviews. It’s all there. No wonder it has been rated Oxford’s best pub again and again over the past 20 years.