1 Bath St, Abingdon OX14 3QH

About This Pub

Ah, The Blue Boar in Abingdon – it's one of those pubs that has its heart in the right place, you know? From what I've gathered from the reviews, it's got this great energy with friendly staff who make you feel right at home, and the music really gets the crowd going for a fun night out. Plus, the drinks won't set you back too much, which is always a win when you're out with mates. On the flip side, though, it's not all rosy; some folks have mentioned the place looking a bit grubby, especially the toilets, and there are tales of security slip-ups that make you think twice about popping in. Overall, with a 3.5 rating, it's decent for a relaxed drink or a dance, but I'd say go in expecting a mixed bag – keep an eye out for those little niggles, and you might just have a good time.

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • The staff are really friendly and welcoming, which makes for a warm atmosphere when you're out for a pint.
  • It's got great music and an amazing vibe, perfect for a lively night out in Abingdon.
  • Drinks are reasonably priced, so you can enjoy a few without worrying too much about the cost.
Cons
  • The venue can be quite dirty, especially the toilets, which puts a real dampener on things.
  • There have been issues with security, like underage folks getting in and staff not showing their licenses, which feels a bit dodgy.
  • Sometimes they run out of basics like mixers, and prices for certain drinks can seem a bit steep, which is frustrating.

Contact Information

1 Bath St, Abingdon OX14 3QH
+441235229040
Pub
Opens at 17:00

Opening Hours

Monday18:00 - 00:00
Tuesday18:00 - 00:00
Wednesday18:00 - 00:00
Thursday18:00 - 00:00
Friday (Today)17:00 - 02:00
Saturday12:00 - 02:00
SundayClosed

Location

Recent Reviews

I wouldn’t recommend this place and won’t be going back. The venue was dirty, and there were clearly underage girls inside. Security staff weren’t displaying their licenses, which was concerning. The toilets were unusable—completely unclean and unattended. The manager seemed to be on a power trip, and there was blatant drug dealing happening. The amount of smoke in the air made it hard to see. One customer, Lisa, appeared to have a close relationship with the staff, as she was deliberately bumping into people, being mouthy and aggressive, yet it was the victims of her behavior who were escorted out instead of her. The only positive was the bar lady with purple hair—she was lovely.
CB
Clare Bean
Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ I had a really disappointing experience at this venue. Upon ordering drinks, we were told that they had run out of mixers, which felt unprofessional for a place that's supposed to be fully stocked. On top of that, the toilets were absolutely disgusting—clearly not maintained throughout the night. What was even more concerning, though, was the behavior of the security staff. They were allowing underage girls into the club and even serving them drinks. This is not only irresponsible but also potentially illegal, and it made me feel very uncomfortable and unsafe. Overall, it was a terrible experience, and I won’t be returning. I hope the management addresses these serious issues.
ZC
Zarquan Carter
Went to the blue boar for a night out and its definitely the best late night bar to visit in abingdon! Great music, Amazing vibe and friendly staff! Drinks are reasonably priced, Would definitely recommend 😊
CE
chantel emmett
A great venue for all to enjoy. the staff are very friendly behind the bar,it's like little and large on a Friday and Saturday night but both equally as handsome. The door staff are great and very welcoming even though the taller one is full of the tisums. 🤣 definitely worth the visit!
JM
Joel Martin
After returning to this pub from many years ago, I had to google it to see if it was open , boarded up windows smashed windows , but I was intrigued as it said open online , I entered to a pub with no one in it , they had one beer tap on fosters and selling cans of strongbow dark fruit for £4.50 , they also had 2 bottle beer , there was car seats in the middle of the floor prams and sticky floors , like a nightclub at the end of the night . Really nice staff that severed me made me feel welcome , but you can see first hand that the pub is on its last legs by the looks of it debt to the breweries. A-shame use to be a good pub years ago .
LW
Levi West

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