Eagle & Child, Oxford

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A truly ancient pub, the Eagle and Child has been a public house since 1650 and still has the low beam ceilings and mullioned windows of that era. More recently a conservatory was added to provide light and extra seating. It also has a rich literary history. While on faculty at Oxford, J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis met at what they affectionately called "The Bird and Baby" and invented a new genre of literature over pints of ale.

Today it is still a favourite spot for faculty, students and fans of Tolkien and Lewis. Oxford views tourists as a pestilence, and you will find that attitude here. Service is slow and surly. But to be fair the constant inundation by gawking fans must be tedious. On tap: Deuchars IPA, London Pride, Adnams Broadside and Brakspear Bitter for the real ale drinkers and Old Rosie Scrumpy Cider for those who prefer cider.

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19 Jun 2008
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As a longtime Tolkien fan, I had to visit The Eagle and Child when we went to England last year. We had lunch there, and had good food at a reasonable price. All the servers were friendly, and thought they were busy, the service was fine. Oh - and the beer was great as well!
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49 St. Giles Street, Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3LU

01865 302 925

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Mon-Sat 11:00-23:00
Sun 11:00-22:30
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From the station: turn left out of the station toward the city centre and colleges. Cross over the river and follow the road round into Worcester Street, then bear right into Beaumont Street. At the end of Beaumont, turn left into the main road that is St Giles. After the bus stop, you'll find the pub set back from the main road.

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17 Jun 11 Updated by FAPadmin