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Pub very near [[Kentish Town Station]]. It was previously known as the Oxford <small>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/2306086020/ photo]</small>, but reverted to its earlier name of the Oxford Tavern after [https://www.kentishtowner.co.uk/2018/04/25/the-oxford-pub-reopens-as-oxford-tavern/ Greene King sold it to Maverick Pubs] in early 2018.
 Pub very near [[Kentish Town Station]].
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The information below predates not only the purchase by Maverick Pubs, but also [http://web.archive.org/web/20110430095008/http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk:80/news.ma/article/90427 the previous purchase by Greene King], and so some or all of the details are likely out of date.
 Note: [https://www.kentishtowner.co.uk/2018/01/10/historic-pubs-todays-news-isnt-good/ According to Kentishtowner], as of early 2018 the Oxford has been sold and will close at some point for redevelopment.
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Previously owned by the [http://www.realpubs.co.uk/ Realpubs] chain, it was [http://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/news.ma/article/90427 acquired] by [[Category Greene King|Greene King]] in April 2011, along with the rest of the chain. Our comments below predate the takeover; however, signs are that Greene King intend to retain the Realpubs "concept".
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* Time Out reviews: [http://web.archive.org/web/20071204002652/http://www.timeout.com:80/london/bars/reviews/7949.html 1] [http://web.archive.org/web/20080202153927/http://www.timeout.com:80/london/bars/reviews/11285.html 2]
* [http://access-eat.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/oxford-256-kentish-town-road-london-nw5.html Access Eat review]
 * Time Out reviews [http://www.timeout.com/london/bars/reviews/7949.html 1] [http://www.timeout.com/london/bars/reviews/11285.html 2]
* [http://crispypork.wordpress.com/the-oxford/ Crispy Pork review]
* [http://access-eat.blogspot.com/2010/05/oxford-256-kentish-town-road-london-nw5.html Access Eat review]
* [http://www.londonaletaster.co.uk/2010/09/oxford.html London Ale Taster review]
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[billy]], November 2009.</div>
 <div class="last_verified">Opening hours taken from the 2008 Good Beer Guide. Last visited by [[billy]], November 2009.</div>
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summary='Pub very near Kentish Town station, previously known as the Oxford.' website='http://www.theoxfordnw5.co.uk/' summary='Pub very near Kentish Town station.'
summary='Pub very near Kentish Town station, previously known as the Oxford.' website='http://www.theoxfordnw5.co.uk/'

Pub very near Kentish Town Station.

Note: According to Kentishtowner, as of early 2018 the Oxford has been sold and will close at some point for redevelopment.

Previously owned by the Realpubs chain, it was acquired by Greene King in April 2011, along with the rest of the chain. Our comments below predate the takeover; however, signs are that Greene King intend to retain the Realpubs "concept".

They have three hand pumps (with Brakspear, Ruddles County, and Doom Bar on billy's November 2009 visit) and the beer is kept quite well, coming in at about £3.25 a pint. They also have a small array of lagers, including Sagres and Amstel, as well as Addlestones cider and a selection of bottles.

The pub sells itself on its food and the menu looks varied and interesting, with steaks, pork belly and pie sitting next to bream, gnocchi and salads. Starters range from £4-7 and mains from £10-16. They also have a range of puddings at £5 and a cheeseplate at £7.50.

The pub is split in half, with a dining area at the back. This means that the front is generally more full than the back, and there is limited seating if you are not eating. There are some picnic tables outside and the license covers their use for drinking until 11pm.

The toilets are at the back of the pub through the dining area, which is quite crowded with tables, making it difficult to get through when the pub is busy.

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Opening hours taken from the 2008 Good Beer Guide. Last visited by billy, November 2009.

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