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.
Current upcoming closures: Tuesday 25th June for essential maintenance, early closing on Saturday 13th July for Strummerfest, closed Saturday 31st August and Tuesday 3rd September for essential beer research!
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
Sat, 14 SeptBanbury14 Sept 2024, 17:00 – 19:30Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKSYNTHANASIA are the authentic all iconic electronic synth band from Banbury in Oxfordshire.
Multiple DatesThu, 19 SeptBanbury19 Sept 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, 20 SeptBanbury20 Sept 2024, 19:30 – 22:30Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKLondon Graffiti, Shaven Primates and Safety Jacket will be tonight's acts. First band live from 7:30pm. Free entry although donations are welcome to help us keep these events going.
Sun, 29 SeptBanbury29 Sept 2024, 20:00 – 30 Sept 2024, 00:00Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKJohnny Pelham, Mark Cram and Alex Hylton will be bringing the laughs. Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.
Multiple DatesThu, 10 OctBanbury10 Oct 2024, 20:00 – 22:00Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKJoin us. It’s completely free, always loads of fun & support some emerging comedy talent taking their first steps! It’s grassroots comedy; it’s raw, it’s gritty & frankly some of them should have stopped years ago!
Multiple DatesSun, 13 OctBanbury13 Oct 2024, 16:30 – 18:30Banbury, 10-11 Butchers Row, Banbury OX16 5JH, UKOur regular monthly Quiz returns! Cash first prize. £2 per person entry. We open from 3pm and start quizzing at 4:30pm.
