Co-Founder of Dodo Pub Co. Leo Johnson celebrates getting the keys to their fourth pub in Oxford.

Standing with the keys to new pub The Slow & Steady in his hand, Dodo co-founder Leo Johnson is clearly thrilled.

“We’re excited to launch our fourth Oxford site in a new part of town by creating an awesome neighbourhood pub with a strong sense of community,” he says.

Formerly Tap Social’s The White House, Dodo Pubs has taken on the site READ ABOUT IT HERE: EXCLUSIVE: Tap Social’s White House is taken over by Oxford’s Dodo Pubs for Sept re-opening, full refurb and name change, making The Slow and a Steady their fifth in Oxfordshire, and has announced its plans for the historic pub.

Co-Founder of Dodo Pub Co. Leo Johnson celebrates getting the keys to their fourth pub in Oxford.

The well-known pub on Abingdon Road will be given a fresh identity, paying homage to its architect Henry Hare who was also responsible for designing The Oxford Town Hall

‘we look forward to continuing where Tap Social left off’

Leo adds: “In standard Dodo style, you can expect an exciting revamp of the interiors and garden that will be both sympathetic to the architecture of the building while also bringing that Dodo vibe, and we look forward to continuing where Tap Social left off.”

Tap Social White House has now been taken over by Dodo Pubs

Re-opening early September, The Slow & Steady will work closely with Tap Social, to continue championing the independent spirit of the Grandpont and New Hinksey neighbourhoods. 

With plans for 15 beers on tap, expect more from Tap Social, a reliable selection of Dodo Beers (brewed for Dodo by Arkell’s in Swindon) as well as a rolling selection of craft lagers & IPAs.

Tap Social and Dodo beers

Food-wise, Dodo’s tree and tested popular menu will offer Dodo burgers, authentic slow-rise Neapolitan pizzas, weekend brunch and a variety of sides on its newest site.

Dodo currently manages four Oxfordshire pubs – The Rusty Bicycle in East Oxford, Up In Arms in Marston, Rickety Press in Jericho and The Part & Parcel in Witney, alongside four elsewhere.

Dodo burgers

For more information go to dodopubs.com