The Blue Boar

Apr 21st, 2023

Paid 5 entry into what is a pretty grotty pub, although it sounded lively so we went in. Realised within minutes this is the local haven for chavs, so asked the bouncer where I could safely leave my coat. I was told I could leave it on the coat rack (in full sight and easy to steal from) or hide it underneath the pool table on the filthy floor. I ended up trying to hide it in a corner of the pub. Within 15 minutes my 300 coat had been stolen, along with my friends 50 jacket. The bar staff did what they could to help, but despite having the culprit caught on CCTV and "knowing exactly who it is", I still don't have my coat back and no sign of it being returned. The owner did seem like a nice guy and was genuinely trying to get my stolen items back to me, but this doesn't excuse the fact that there are known thieves being allowed into the place. Hopefully the police can find the culprit so it doesn't happen again to anyone else.
Apr 15th, 2023

Only late opening bar/club in Abingdon
Feb 13th, 2023

I went here Friday around 11pm the bouncer said to produce our wallets and I refused and asked whether under Sia regulations he was allowed to even search personal items. Of course I understand the need to check people before they come in, and I was wrong, they are able to check wallets. However I now understand that before that they must ask permission and explain the establishments policy that requires them to ask to search. In actuality the man just said "show me your wallet" to which I refused and implored my friend to refuse but he went through his. Felt like a criminal and without him asking for permission to search and without directly stating the policies of the pub that would require wallets being searched. I believe this In breach of Sia regulations, and another example of a bouncer forgetting the bounds of his authority. Another note they had no daught beer at all, none, and for a pub that's rather a bad sign
Feb 9th, 2023

Vibrant Bubbling place with a warm welcome. Good chill out fun place.
Feb 3rd, 2023