The James Figg opened after a full refurbishment and under new ownership on 4th December 2009.

We have re-named the pub The James Figg after a famous Thame character who lived in the pub in the eighteenth century, when it was known as The Greyhound. James Figg was born in Thame and became the most famous prize-fighter of his day. He was the first undisputed champion boxer of England and won 270 bouts. His school teaching the Noble Science of Self-Defence, just off Oxford Street in London, was frequented by the nobility and he is credited with inventing the boxing “ring” and the use of a referee. Boxing gloves, though, were a later invention. The décor of the pub celebrates not only James Figg, but British sporting achievement down the years.

Here's some press coverage about The James Figg since our opening.

Your round (Download Clipping)
Oxford Mail.
15th April 2010

Keeping customers happy (Download Clipping)
Oxford Times.
18th March 2010

Upper crust takes to the streets (Download Clipping)
Bucks Herald
5th March 2010

Reincarnation of the James Figg (Download PDF)
Thames Gazette.
11th December 2009

The James Figg (Download PDF)
Preview
7th December 2009

New pub hopes to punch its weight
This is Oxfordshire:
7th December 2009

Jobs boost as new pub opens in Thame
The Oxford Mail:
4th December 2009

Mayor of Thame helps launch new town centre 'local'
www.thamenews.net:
4th December 2009