"One of the long-closed pubs in central Oxford, the Grapes in George Street, is set to reclaim its place as a top real ale venue on a street otherwise dominated by large pub chains and restaurants"

"The Grapes is set to once again be a haven of tradition and quality ales in the heart of Oxford’s nightlife scene. [The Pub] has been operated by various companies over the last decade, but is now set to thrive in the hands of a small independent pub company operating 10 hostelries in and around London."

"The Grapes could not be in better hands - I would not like to see it go to a big pub company," he added. "The Grapes is a rare survivor from a distant age and is a haven of English tradition and quirkiness - this is really good news."

"The Grapes was loved by patrons of the New Theatre who know that if you slipped out quickly at the interval, you could be served more quickly in the pub than at the theatre’s own bar."

"It has a major focus on traditional real ales and good value food, and it would be good to see a traditional pub back on George Street which has mainly large chain pubs."