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Midget, Abingdon

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Cask Ale
Opens at 11:00am
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Meet & Eat (Greene King)
Preston Road, Abingdon, OX14 5NR (View on Google Map)
(01235) 535593
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A Greene King, single-storey, estate pub, to the south of the town centre, offering many drinks and meal deals and promotions throughout the week. The sports on tv is popular, and includes Sky 3D and HD. Opened in 1974 by Lord Stokes, then head of British Leyland Motor Corporation, for Morland who held a competition to name it. The MG works still thrived in the town and the winning name was 'The Magic Midget' after a number of record-breaking 750cc MG cars of the 1930s. In supercharged form as EX120 it became the first 750cc car to exceed 100 mph in February 1931. A major refurbishment in 2002 changed the pub to an open-plan layout and the name proved too racy for Greene King who shortened it to 'The Midget' after a 2 seater sports car produced by MG between 1961 and 1980.

Information for this venue is provided by the Oxford Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Magic Midget
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse District
Last updated
Last surveyed
24/11/2023
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
OXF/AS-13
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
11:00am - Midnight
Saturday
11:00am - Midnight
Sunday
11:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 8:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 2 regular beers.

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Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5%
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly at Midget, Abingdon.

ABV 5%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Midget, Abingdon.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

through Greene King

Changing beers typically include: Morland - Old Speckled Hen

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
extensive
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
2nd Friday in month
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
bingo, poker, quiz nights
Games Games
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% off cask beer
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (500m)
Thames Travel: 43; Oxford Bus Co: X2
There is a nearer bus but it only runs between 10 and 3 on weekdays

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