Guidebook for Oxford
Food Scene
One of the nearest pubs to us. A 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk Gastro pub with outside terrace and lovely garden
26 locals recommend
The Fishes
North Hinksey VillageOne of the nearest pubs to us. A 5 minute drive or 20 minute walk Gastro pub with outside terrace and lovely garden
Good pub grub with nice outdoor spaces in this little hamlet, a 5 minute drive away.
14 locals recommend
The White Hart of Wytham
Good pub grub with nice outdoor spaces in this little hamlet, a 5 minute drive away.
The Trout Inn
195 Godstow RdNice pub with great walks in Port Meadow
Great homemade largers, live music and ‘open mic’ night in an industrial estate, a social; enterprise venue.
11 locals recommend
The Tap Social Movement
North Hinksey LaneGreat homemade largers, live music and ‘open mic’ night in an industrial estate, a social; enterprise venue.
The Bear & Ragged Staff
28 Appleton RdThe Handle Bar Cafe and Kitchen
Saint Michael's StreetGreat for brunch
The Bell at Hampton Poyle
11 Oxford RdGreat day out. Food hall, upmarket farm shop. Speciality cheeses and lovely place to lunch
273 locals recommend
Daylesford Kingham, Gloucestershire
Great day out. Food hall, upmarket farm shop. Speciality cheeses and lovely place to lunch
The Rickety Press
67 Cranham StLovely silver service English/ French cuisine for that special meal
16 locals recommend
Old Parsonage Hotel
1-3 Banbury RdLovely silver service English/ French cuisine for that special meal
A lovely restaurant set in an old conservatory
Great for lunch
40 locals recommend
Gee's Restaurant & Bar
61-63 Banbury RdA lovely restaurant set in an old conservatory
Great for lunch
Jacob's Inn
130 Godstow RdLovely old pub with nice food in nearby village
Really lovely food. Book a table outside by the river to watch the boats go by
23 locals recommend
The Hi Lo Restaurant
1 Folly BridgeReally lovely food. Book a table outside by the river to watch the boats go by
Lovely Italian in a cool part of town. Recommended to book especially at the weekend.
38 locals recommend
Branca
111 Walton StLovely Italian in a cool part of town. Recommended to book especially at the weekend.
Za'atar Bake
166 Cowley RdPalestinian/Arabic food. Fun place.
Lovely vegetarian pub by the canal on Osney Island. Get off the bus at bus stop just after Waitrose. No parking on the island.
29 locals recommend
The Punter
7 South StLovely vegetarian pub by the canal on Osney Island. Get off the bus at bus stop just after Waitrose. No parking on the island.
Everything Else
Bicester Village
Discount outlet full of designer shops
Sightseeing
The Bear Tavern
6 Alfred StOldest pub in UK. Ploughman style food.
Blenheim Palace
Birthplace of Winston Churchill
Palace and gardens magnificent
Bring a picnic, pull up on the river bank and enjoy watching others fall in!
54 locals recommend
Oxford Punting
High StreetBring a picnic, pull up on the river bank and enjoy watching others fall in!
History of Science Museum
Broad StreetFree entry to main area. There’s a charge to enter visiting exhibitions.
374 locals recommend
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetFree entry to main area. There’s a charge to enter visiting exhibitions.
Museum Of Natural History
Parks RoadFree entry.
TVC The Varsity Club
9 High StTrendy students vibe. Great views
John Lewis department store plus other shops and restaurants on the terrace on top floor.
22 locals recommend
Westgate Shopping Centre
Queen StreetJohn Lewis department store plus other shops and restaurants on the terrace on top floor.
Christchurch
Oxford Botanic Garden
Rose LaneThe Oxford Artisan Distillery
Cheney LaneOxford”s own gin distillery. Book a tour.
Lovely walking by the Isis river. Watch the rowers and amble amongst cows and horses. Drop by The Perch or The Trout pubs for a coffee of lunch whilst you’re there.
Booking advised especially in the Summer.
Port Meadow Godstow Car Park
Godstow RoadLovely walking by the Isis river. Watch the rowers and amble amongst cows and horses. Drop by The Perch or The Trout pubs for a coffee of lunch whilst you’re there.
Booking advised especially in the Summer.
Food scene
Sandy’s Piano Bar
4 King Edward StGreat cocktails with live music
ALDI
Botley Road5 minutes drive away
No.1 Ship Street
1 Ship StreetBeautiful food for that special dinner. Booking essential.
Tesco Express
279 Abingdon RdJust down the road - 5 minute car drive
Neighbourhoods
Phoenix Picturehouse
57 Walton StJericho
Trendy restaurants and cafes. Fun vibe
Cowley Road
Cowley RoadGreat vibe, lots of students! Pubs, cafes and restaurants. Great buzz at night
Wander up and down Oxford’s iconic high street. Take detours left and right down narrow alleyways that lead you to colleges and Quads and the larger historic buildings and quaint pubs
21 locals recommend
High Street
High StreetWander up and down Oxford’s iconic high street. Take detours left and right down narrow alleyways that lead you to colleges and Quads and the larger historic buildings and quaint pubs
Supermarket
Waitrose & Partners
110-120 Botley RdCo-op Food Market
Eating out
The Perch
Binsey LaneGorgeous pub with fantastic walks very near by!
Oxford castle area with paved outdoor area to enjoy coffee and drinks.
Lovely place to wander around the old castle and Mal maisonette hotel ( once a prison)
59 locals recommend
Oxford Castle & Prison
44-46 Oxford CastleOxford castle area with paved outdoor area to enjoy coffee and drinks.
Lovely place to wander around the old castle and Mal maisonette hotel ( once a prison)