The Market Tap
Welcome to the Market Tap!
Our newest venue, the Market Tap, is located in Oxford's beautiful, historic Covered Market. As central as you can get, the Market features a huge selection of independent vendors including food and drink, artisan craft makers, and more.
Our newest venue, the Market Tap, is located in Oxford's beautiful, historic Covered Market. As central as you can get, the Market features a huge selection of independent vendors including food and drink, artisan craft makers, and more.
Our café, bar and bottle shop is open daily from 10am-5pm Sunday to Wednesday, and from 10am-11pm Thursday to Saturday.
We sell a wide range of Proof Social Bakehouse pastries, cakes, and toasties, plus a full bar range including our very own Criminally Good Beer.
We regularly host live music and events - see our Instagram for upcoming listings!
Coming up:
Join us Saturday 3 June from 7pm for a night of country music with Brook Ellingworth, a country musician hailing from the picturesque countryside of South Oxfordshire. Brook has been making waves in the music industry with his heartfelt lyrics and soulful melodies. His recent EP release, 'Dive Bars & Heartbreaks,' showcases his talent for capturing raw emotions and weaving them into captivating stories that resonate with listeners.
Brook frequently travels back and forth from Nashville, Tennessee, immersing himself in the vibrant country music scene. He collaborates with renowned hit songwriters, harnessing their collective expertise to craft songs that strike a chord with audiences worldwide. With his authentic voice and unwavering dedication, Brook Ellingworth is carving a name for himself in the country music world, touching hearts with his music and leaving an indelible mark on the industry. With his impressive guitar skills, raw vocal talent, and magnetic stage presence, Brook Ellingworth is a force to be reckoned with in the Country Music scene.
Brook frequently travels back and forth from Nashville, Tennessee, immersing himself in the vibrant country music scene. He collaborates with renowned hit songwriters, harnessing their collective expertise to craft songs that strike a chord with audiences worldwide. With his authentic voice and unwavering dedication, Brook Ellingworth is carving a name for himself in the country music world, touching hearts with his music and leaving an indelible mark on the industry. With his impressive guitar skills, raw vocal talent, and magnetic stage presence, Brook Ellingworth is a force to be reckoned with in the Country Music scene.
Saturday 17th June
THE KIRALS
7pm // Free
The Kirals is a four-piece alt-folk/Americana band from Oxford, performing original material from their two albums YOU (2019) and Goodbye River (2023). Originally formed by singer songwriters Jon Heffernan (guitar) and Ally Baker (banjo), the band includes ‘accordionista’ Lisa Harker and double-bassist Ryan Quarterman.
Recently described by Americana-UK magazine as “...like a breath of fresh air as their harmonies and incisive picking deliver the goods” and “...quite thrilling in their reclamation of folk rock”, the band performs regularly on the Oxfordshire music scene and their recent album Goodbye River has received radio play on BBC and local radio stations. The band is currently working on its third album due for release in 2024.
THE KIRALS
7pm // Free
The Kirals is a four-piece alt-folk/Americana band from Oxford, performing original material from their two albums YOU (2019) and Goodbye River (2023). Originally formed by singer songwriters Jon Heffernan (guitar) and Ally Baker (banjo), the band includes ‘accordionista’ Lisa Harker and double-bassist Ryan Quarterman.
Recently described by Americana-UK magazine as “...like a breath of fresh air as their harmonies and incisive picking deliver the goods” and “...quite thrilling in their reclamation of folk rock”, the band performs regularly on the Oxfordshire music scene and their recent album Goodbye River has received radio play on BBC and local radio stations. The band is currently working on its third album due for release in 2024.
