About Us
The Apothecary Tap is Banbury's only specialist craft beer bar and bottle shop, music and comedy venue.
Opened in April 2019, it is run by husband and wife team Rob and Karen. We specialise in small batch craft beers from independent brewers, both local and from around the globe, including a wide range of vegan, vegetarian and gluten free beers.
The Apothecary Tap grew out of our passion for craft beer and the desire to bring this to Banbury.
As well as bringing you the best independent breweries, we also stock cider and spirits from similar small-batch, independents.
Opening Hours
Keep an eye on this page and our socials as specific closures and extra dates will be posted there.
Dogs are welcome, as are children (until 7pm), although we request that children are never unattended in the bar area.
Mondays Closed
Tuesdays 4pm – 9pm
Wednesdays Closed
Thursdays 4pm – 10pm
Fridays 2pm – 11pm
Saturdays 12pm – 8pm
Sundays Closed
What we do
Currently we have 12 keg lines of carefully selected, ever changing beers and ciders, alongside at least 2 box ciders and a variety of cans and bottles to drink in or takeaway.
We will be more than happy to help you select your beers and provide useful information about the breweries themselves.
We also stock soft drinks, alcohol-free choices, spirits and wine from, where possible, independent producers.
The Apothecary Tap is proud to be the home of Atic Comedy and to work in collaboration with Strummer Room Records for our original live music events.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesThu, 09 MayBanbury09 May 2024, 20:00 – 22:00Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UK
Fri, 10 MayBanbury10 May 2024, 18:30 – 21:00Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKSilvia is back for post Cinco De Mayo celebrations!
Sun, 12 MayBanbury12 May 2024, 15:00 – 18:00Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKOur regular monthly quiz returns, £2 per person entry, max 6 per team.
Multiple DatesThu, 16 MayBanbury16 May 2024, 20:00 – 22:30Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKRaising funds for the Motor neurone Disease Association. Max 6 per team, £2 per person entry. Ne need to book, just turn up on the night.
Fri, 17 MayBanbury17 May 2024, 19:30 – 22:30Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UK3 live sets from Ghosts in the Photographs, Nothing Dreams and Spooky Goose.
Sat, 18 MayBanbury18 May 2024, 17:00 – 19:00Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKA mighty local rock band, back at the Tap for your aural pleasure. Whiff of Horse play a range of well-known and lesser-known covers and a burgeoning portfolio of their own tunes.
Fri, 31 MayBanbury31 May 2024, 14:00 – 02 Jun 2024, 23:00Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKButchers Row presents Banbury Pride 2024. A weekend of the best of Pride. We'll be bringing you beers from Queer Brewing - a queer and trans-owned brewery whose aim is to increase visibility and representation for LGBTQ+ people through beer, and live 80's synth tunes from local band Synthanasia.
Fri, 31 MayBanbury31 May 2024, 14:00 – 02 Jun 2024, 23:00Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKA multi-venue beer festival. Phantom beers and the best punk playlist.
Sun, 02 JunBanbury02 Jun 2024, 19:00 – 23:00Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKTom Ward headlines what will surely be a hilarious night.
Fri, 21 JunBanbury21 Jun 2024, 19:30 – 22:30Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKThe Faith Healers, Barrelhaus and Helen Pearson bring you an evening of exceptional live music.
