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Monday 12pm - 9pm Tuesday 12pm - 9pm Wednesday 12pm - 11pm Thursday 12pm - 11pm Friday 12pm - 1am Saturday 12pm - 1am Sunday 12pm - 11pm

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A 400 year old Pub neatly refurbished with wood floors, log fires and garden, serving elevated british classic dishes on the river Thames.

⚓ Abingdon’s iconic riverside pub since 1884
🔥 Cosy fires & garden views
🍺 Pints, cocktails & great food
🛶 Paddleboard & kayak hire
🎶 Live music, quizzes & weekly events
🎭 Silent discos, drag nights & more
🍽 Sunday roasts
📍 St Helen’s Wharf

28/10/2026

🎉 **IT'S MIDWEEK!** 🎉

Halfway through the week already! 🍻

Whether you're popping in for a quiet pint, looking for a bit of friendly competition, or fancy some live entertainment, there's always something happening at **The Old Anchor Inn!** ⚓️

Here's your little reminder of what's on every week! 👇

☕ **MONDAY – Bingo & Brew**
Start your week with our afternoon Bingo & Brew at 1pm! A bit of bingo, a good cuppa and plenty of friendly faces!

🎱 **TUESDAY – Chalk & Chat**
FREE pool all day! Grab your mates, challenge someone to a game, or enjoy a few rounds of darts or cards.

🍰 **WEDNESDAY – Coffee, Cake & Quiz!**
Coffee & Cake from 12–4pm, followed by Quiz & Chips at 8pm! £2 per person, maximum 5 per team, and the winners take the pot!

🎤 **THURSDAY – Plug & Play Open Mic**
From 7pm! Musicians, singers, creatives and performers welcome. Come and show us what you've got, or just sit back and enjoy the talent!

📻 **FRIDAY – Free Play Friday!**
Kick off your weekend with a FREE jukebox and good company! - create your own playlist.

💃 And don't forget, the **last Friday of every month** is **ALL HANDS ON DRAG!** Expect fabulous queens, plenty of laughs and an unforgettable night!

🎶 **SATURDAY – Live Music**
Live entertainment from 8pm! Bringing you fantastic performers and plenty of reasons to get your dancing shoes on!

🍽️ **SUNDAY – Roast & Relax**
Round off your week with a delicious Sunday roast, good company and a relaxed riverside atmosphere.

❤️ **Seven days a week, there's something for everyone!**

Whether you're one of our lovely regulars or you've yet to pay us a visit, come and see what we're all about!

📍 **The Old Anchor Inn, Abingdon**

**Your local. Your community. Your place to be.** ⚓️❤️

25/10/2026

“Pint of OG please” 🐾

Anything for our Prince! 🐕

LoveB**r Brewery

23/10/2026

🍸🕷️ PICK YOUR POISON! 🕷️🍸

Something wicked this way comes… and it’s being served at the bar! 💀

We’ve been brewing up something special at The Old Anchor Inn, and we’re thrilled to introduce our brand-new Halloween Cocktail Collection! 🎃

Six spooky creations, each with a dangerously delicious twist…

🍏 Poison Apple – One sip and you’ll be under its spell!

🧟 Zombies Revenge – Back from the dead and ready for another round!

🧙‍♀️ Witches Brew – A little magic in every sip!

🕷️ Black Widow – Beautiful, tempting and dangerously good!

⚰️ Graveyard Smash – A frighteningly good concoction!

🧛‍♀️ Vampires Kiss – Love at first bite!

Whether you’re feeling wicked, mysterious or just fancy something a little different, we’ve got a potion with your name on it!

✨ Prefer to keep it alcohol-free? Our spooky mocktails are available too!

💀 Feeling brave? Try one of our spooky shots for an extra fright!

🦇 Available at The Old Anchor Inn, Abingdon!

So gather your ghouls, grab your witches and come and PICK YOUR POISON! ☠️

👇 Which one are you trying first?

22/10/2026

🔮 TONIGHT AT THE OLD ANCHOR! 🔮

✨ An Evening of Clairvoyance with Adrian Oliver ✨

We have just a few spaces remaining for tonight’s event!

📞 Give us a call on 01235 797557 to secure your place, or fancy chancing your luck? Pop along and see if we can squeeze you in!

🎟️ £15 per person | 7pm

🍻 JUST POPPING IN FOR A PINT?

We’re still open as usual! If you’re not attending the evening, we kindly ask that you use the garden entrance to avoid disturbing the event.

Our cosy Green Room is ready and waiting for you, so you can still enjoy your favourite tipple with us! 🍷🔥

See you tonight! ❤️

19/10/2026

🎃 **WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK AT THE OLD ANCHOR?!** 🎶✨

We've got a little bit of everything happening this week — from spooky creativity to messages from beyond, and a Sunday full of ska! 👻🍻

🎨 **TUESDAY 20TH – HALLOWEEN PAINT & SIP**
Get creative and spooky with our Halloween-themed Paint & Sip evening!

🕕 From 6pm
🎟️ £10 per person – all painting materials provided!

⚠️ **LIMITED SPACES LEFT!** Book now to secure your spot!

🔮 **THURSDAY 22ND – AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE WITH ADRIAN OLIVER**

Join us for a fascinating evening with Adrian Oliver, exploring the world of clairvoyance and spiritual connections.

🕖 From 7pm
🎟️ £15 per ticket

⚠️ **LIMITED SPACES LEFT!** Don't miss out!

🎶 **SUNDAY 25TH – SKA SUNDAY WITH DJ TERRY!** 🕴️

Get your dancing shoes on and join us for an afternoon of ska classics, great music and proper Sunday vibes!

🕓 4pm – 6pm
🍻 Grab a pint, bring your mates and enjoy the tunes!

📍 **The Old Anchor Inn, Abingdon**

📞 To book for our ticketed events, pop into the pub, send us a message or call **01235 797557**.

Three fantastic events, one brilliant pub. See you at the Anchor! ❤️

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17/10/2026

🎃🎨 HALLOWEEN PAINT & SIP! 🍷👻

Fancy getting a little creative this spooky season? Join us at The Old Anchor for an evening of painting, sipping and Halloween fun!

🗓 Tuesday 20th October
⏰ 6pm
🎨 £10 per person
🖌️ Paint & all equipment provided

No artistic talent required — masterpieces and absolute disasters are equally welcome. 😂🍷

Spaces are limited, so make sure you grab yours before they disappear! 👻

📍 Book at the bar, call us or drop us a message to reserve your space.
Paint. Sip. Get spooky. 🎃🖌️🍷

17/10/2026

🍻 WHAT A TAP TAKEOVER! 🍻

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for our LoveB**r Brewery Tap Takeover! ❤️

A special shoutout to Jim and Dylan from LoveB**r for being absolutely brilliant! Super friendly, full of knowledge, and an absolute pleasure to have here at The Old Anchor!

The ales have been flying out, so TODAY might just be your last chance to grab a pint! 👀

🍺 5 fantastic ales on offer! Check out our tasting notes and find your favourite before they’re gone!

🎁 DON’T FORGET THE PRIZE DRAW!

Every LoveB**r pint you buy automatically enters you into our prize draw to win a fabulous LoveB**r bundle! And trust us, it’s a good one! 😍

More pints = more entries = more chances to win!

Come on down, enjoy some brilliant local b**r, and make the most of what’s left!

📍 The Old Anchor Inn, Abingdon

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15/10/2026

🔮 A Night of Clairvoyance with Adrian Oliver 🔮
Join us at The Old Anchor for an evening of clairvoyance with Adrian Oliver.

📅 Thursday 22nd October
🕖 7pm
🎟️ £15 per ticket

Settle in for an intriguing evening as Adrian connects with spirit and shares messages with members of the audience.

Spaces are limited, so advanced booking is strongly recommended.

📍 Book at the bar
📞 Call us
💬 Or send us a message to reserve your space

✨ Everyone welcome — whether you’re a regular at clairvoyance evenings or simply curious to experience something a little different.

14/10/2026

🍺 LOVE B**R TAP TAKEOVER! 🍺

We’ve got something very tasty coming to the pumps…

LoveB**r Brewery are taking over at The Old Anchor for the day, with 4 ales on tap for you to work your way through. 👀🍻

📅 Friday 16th October
🕐 From 1pm
📍 The Old Anchor, Abingdon

And because apparently drinking a pint wasn’t rewarding enough already…

🎟️ Buy a pint and you’ll automatically be entered into our raffle draw to win a LoveB**r bundle!

Come down, try something new, find a new favourite and make an afternoon of it.
Four ales. One tap takeover. One very good excuse for a Friday pint. 🍺
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12/10/2026

🔮 A TASTE OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH KAREN JANE 🔮

Curious about mediumship and how it works?

Join Karen Jane at The Old Anchor for a relaxed introduction to mediumship workshop, designed to give you a taste of the basic skills and foundations involved.

📅 Sunday 18th October
⏰ Approx. 1.5 hours
🎟️ £20 per person – cash on the day please

This is a learning session, so mediumship will not be demonstrated on the day. It’s all about exploring the basics in a welcoming, informal setting.

🚫 Please note: no alcohol should be consumed before or during the session.

Advanced booking is required and spaces are limited, so please message us or book at the bar to secure your place. ✨

📍 The Old Anchor, Abingdon

Address

1 Street Helens Wharf
Abingdon
OX145EN

Opening Hours

Monday	12pm - 9pm
Tuesday	12pm - 9pm
Wednesday	12pm - 11pm
Thursday	12pm - 11pm
Friday	12pm - 1am
Saturday	12pm - 1am
Sunday	12pm - 11pm

Telephone

+441235797557

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