A riverside establishment in Oxfordshire with an asking price of £1.1 million has failed to find a buyer after twelve months on the market.
The Maybush sits alongside the River Thames in Newbridge, close to Witney. The property was initially marketed through Sidney Phillips Ltd in July of the previous year at £1.25 million. Following six months without a sale, the price was cut to its current level.
Despite remaining unsold, the publication The Standard included the venue among its top rural pubs in the country for 2025. Eight other Oxfordshire establishments appeared on the same list, with locations including Henley, Chipping Norton and Langford.
The publication noted that the venue overlooks the Rose Revived, another establishment across a medieval bridge dating to the thirteenth century. The river sees constant boat activity while patrons enjoy drinks. The pub endured closure periods between 2011 and 2015, then again from 2018 until 2020. The piece described the establishment as having persistent appeal, suitable for lingering over another glass of wine or contemplating a missed train connection.
Significant improvements have been made to the property during the past decade. The business comprises two trading spaces: the traditional public house itself and a contemporary addition featuring extensive glazing that opens onto outdoor decking and gardens with views across the river.
Dating from the 1700s, the building retains considerable historic character and original features. It stands beside a stone structure from the 1300s, recognised as Oxfordshire’s most intact medieval bridge.
The principal bar and dining space showcases a Cotswold tile floor, an ornamental fireplace accessible from both sides, and a solid fuel cast-iron burner. Built-in upholstered bench seating complements loose rattan-style chairs, currently configured to accommodate forty guests.
The outdoor areas rank among the venue’s most notable assets, enhanced by the attractive surroundings. A curved timber deck surrounds the main bar and extends directly to the riverbank, offering views of the bridge that gives the village its name. Timber furniture provides seating for approximately forty patrons, with a marquee and additional seating across two zones, including an elevated decked section with capacity for two hundred more guests.
The property is marketed as a high-turnover venue, with the listing indicating sales exceed one million pounds. The amount of business rates payable has not been disclosed.