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Alfred Street · Oxford
Oxford's Oldest Pub
Visit a pub that's been pouring drinks since 1242.
- ⏱ 20 min
- 💷 £
- 🥾 Easy
The Bear Inn is one of the oldest pubs in England, with thousands of ties clipped to its walls and ceiling — a tradition going back decades.
What you’ll do
- 1Find it
- 2Spot the ties
- 3Prove it
Save it, send it to friends or plan your day around it. Free on the web, no download.
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