OXFORD: The brewery which owns the Old Bookbinders Arms in Jericho said last night it aimed to reopen the pub as soon as possible.

The Oxford Mail reported yesterday that the popular drinking hole had shut, with a To Let sign put up.

But a Greene King spokesman said: “The licensee of the Old Bookbinders decided to close the pub on Friday.

“We are seeking discussions with the licensee to clarify his intentions and our aim is to reopen the pub as soon as possible. “We apologise for the inconvenience this temporary closure may cause.”