#1HeadingtonPubs
Ampleforth Arms
53 Collinwood Road, Oxford OX3 8HH
A Risinghurst local on Collinwood Road. Look up opening and food service before making the journey from the centre.
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Arbequina — Cowley Road
72–74 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JB
An independent restaurant and bar serving tapas-style sharing dishes on Cowley Road. This listing is for the Cowley Road restaurant; Arbequina also has a separate Covered Market location. Check the current menu and book directly for a meal built around sharing.
#3City centreCafes & treats
Art Café
14 Bonn Square, Oxford, OX1 1LQ
Independent bohemian cafe opposite the Westgate showcasing local Oxford art, organic fair-trade coffee, and freshly made lunches.
#4City centreMuseums
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2PH
Oxford’s museum of art and archaeology on Beaumont Street. Plan a visit around the collections and current exhibitions, and check the museum’s visitor information for temporary gallery closures and any exhibition booking requirements.
#5City centreHotels & stays
Bath Place Hotel
4-5 Bath Place, Holywell Street, Oxford, OX1 3SU
Atmospheric boutique hotel tucked into a historic 17th-century cobbled passage near New College and the Radcliffe Camera.
#6East OxfordPubs
Big Society
95 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1HR
A Cowley Road pub-bar with table games and a pizza-led lunch menu.
#7City centreAttractions & culture
Bodleian Libraries
Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG
The main research library of Oxford University and one of Europe's oldest, offering tours of Duke Humfrey's Library and the 15th-century Divinity School.
#8HeadingtonPubs
Britannia Inn
1 Lime Walk, Oxford OX3 7AA
A Headington pub on Lime Walk with a garden and pub food, near Bury Knowle Park.
City centreBreakfast
Brown’s Café
Covered Market, Market Street, Oxford OX1 3DZ
A family-owned café in the Covered Market offering brunch, pastries and hot drinks, with British and Portuguese influences. Find it opposite The Cake Shop. Check the café’s own opening times, which differ from those of the market building.
SummertownB&Bs
Burlington House
374 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7PP
A bed and breakfast in a Victorian house on Banbury Road in Summertown. It provides an accommodation option in north Oxford beyond the historic centre. Check room types, breakfast arrangements and travel plans directly before booking.
#11HeadingtonPubs
Butchers Arms
5 Wilberforce Street, Oxford OX3 7AN
A Headington backstreet pub on Wilberforce Street, away from London Road. Its website has the latest food and events.
City centreGyms
Buzz Gym Oxford
Roof Terrace, Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford OX1 1TR
A gym on the roof terrace of Westgate Shopping Centre with gym equipment, studio classes and personal training. Check current membership terms, class booking and staffed support arrangements directly. Use the Westgate roof terrace directions to find the entrance.
#13East OxfordPubs
Cape of Good Hope
The Plain, Oxford OX4 1EA
A pub at The Plain with food and a rear garden, where Cowley Road and Iffley Road meet.
#14North OxfordRestaurants
Cherwell Boathouse
Bardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6ST
Iconic Oxford punt station and riverside restaurant serving seasonal modern English food alongside an award-winning wine list.
#15East OxfordPubs
City Arms
288 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UR
A Cowley Road pub with live sport, group socials and a food menu. Look up fixtures if you’d prefer a quieter visit.
#16City centreTours & sightseeing
City Sightseeing Oxford
44-45 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AP
Hop-on hop-off open-top bus tours connecting 18 stops across Oxford’s historic colleges, museums, and riverside quays with audio commentary.
#17City centreCoffee shops
Colombia Coffee Roasters — Covered Market
106–107 Covered Market, OX1 3DY
The Covered Market café serves Colombian coffee roasted in Wheatley, among the market’s food counters and independent shops.
#18SummertownCoffee shops
Colombia Coffee Roasters — Summertown
267 Banbury Road, OX2 7HT
This Banbury Road branch opens earlier each day than the Covered Market café. You can combine a visit with Summertown’s independent shops.
#19City centreRestaurants
Cosy Club Oxford
20 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3EY
Grand art deco restaurant and bar offering relaxed all-day dining, hearty brunches, and evening cocktails in the centre of Oxford.
#20City centreHotels & stays
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
15 Paradise Street, Oxford, OX1 1LD
Modern hotel in the Castle Quarter near Westgate, featuring contemporary rooms, kitchen dining, and a rooftop terrace with views across the castle ruins.
#21City centreAttractions & culture
Curzon Cinema Oxford
Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford, OX1 1NZ
Boutique five-screen cinema in Westgate Oxford featuring plush velvet armchairs, licensed lounge bar, and a mix of blockbusters and independent cinema.
#22North OxfordPubs
Dewdrop
258 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7DX
A Summertown local on Banbury Road, serving food throughout the week.
#23South OxfordPubs
Duke of Monmouth
260 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4TA
An Abingdon Road local in South Oxford, serving pub food and showing live sport.
#24North OxfordPubs
Gardeners Arms — North Parade
8 North Parade Avenue, Oxford OX2 6LX
A narrow pub on North Parade, separate from the vegetarian Gardeners Arms on Plantation Road. CAMRA lists bar snacks and crêpes following its reopening.
#25North OxfordPubs
Gardeners Arms — Plantation Road
39 Plantation Road, Oxford OX2 6JE
The vegetarian and vegan dining pub on Plantation Road, with a garden. Its North Parade namesake is a separate pub.
#26LittlemorePubs
Golden Ball
2 College Lane, Oxford OX4 4LQ
A CAMRA-listed pub on College Lane in Littlemore, away from the central Oxford pub walk.
#27East OxfordCoffee shops
Green Routes
39 Magdalen Road, OX4 1RB
Routes Coffee’s flagship on Magdalen Road serves speciality coffee and plant-based brunch. Allow for the journey to East Oxford if you’re staying in the centre.
East OxfordBakeries
Hamblin Bread — Iffley Road
247 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SJ
A neighbourhood bakery on Iffley Road selling bread and sweet baked goods. This is the Iffley Road shop, distinct from Hamblin’s Covered Market branch. Check its current shop information and daily offering before making a special trip.
#29JerichoPubs
Harcourt Arms
1 Cranham Terrace, Oxford OX2 6DG
A Jericho backstreet pub with cask ales, open fires and a tucked-away garden. It opens in the evening, so don’t plan on a lunchtime visit.
#30IffleyHotels & stays
Hawkwell House Hotel
Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4DZ
Quintessentially British country-house hotel set in three acres of peaceful private gardens in historic Iffley Village beside the Thames path.
#31City centrePubs
Head of the River
Folly Bridge, Oxford OX1 4LB
A waterside pub at Folly Bridge, with a garden facing the Thames. You can stop for a meal or drink while visiting the Christ Church Meadow area.
#32City centreAttractions & culture
History of Science Museum
Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ
The world's oldest purpose-built museum building, featuring early astrolabes, microscopes, medical instruments, and Einstein's blackboard.
#33West OxfordPubs
Holly Bush
106 Bridge Street, Oxford OX2 0BD
An Osney Island neighbourhood pub serving stone-baked pizza, with a beer garden. A West Oxford alternative to the busy college quarter.
#34City centreCoffee shops
Horsebox Coffee Co. — Botanic Garden
Oxford Botanic Garden, Rose Lane, OX1 4AZ
The Horsebox sits beside the river inside the Botanic Garden, so you can stop for coffee during a garden visit.
#35South OxfordshireCoffee shops
Horsebox Coffee Co. — Harcourt Arboretum
Oxford Lodge, Peacock Gate, Nuneham Courtenay, OX44 9PX
The seasonal outdoor Horsebox serves visitors to Harcourt Arboretum in Nuneham Courtenay, outside Oxford. Plan your transport before setting off.
#36City centreCoffee shops
Horsebox Coffee Co. — Museum Lawn
Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum, Parks Road, OX1 3PW
The outdoor Horsebox on the museum lawn serves Dark Horse Roastery coffee, handy for a break between the Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum.
#37IffleyPubs
Isis Farmhouse
The Tow Path, Iffley Lock, Oxford OX4 4EL
A riverside pub and garden near Iffley Lock, reached along the towpath on foot or by bike, or from the river. Opening days vary, so look them up before the walk.
City centreFlorists
Jemini Flowers
1–2 The Covered Market, Oxford OX1 3DU
An independent florist on Avenue One of the Covered Market offering flowers for gifts and occasions, including weddings. Local delivery is available; check the delivery area, timing and current arrangements with the florist before ordering.
#39City centreCoffee shops
Jericho Coffee Traders — High Street
105 High Street, OX1 4BW
The flagship café looks towards the University Church and Brasenose, with hot drinks, cakes and bags of beans. The coffee is roasted at the separate Osney Mead site.
#40West OxfordCoffee shops
Jericho Coffee Traders — Roastery Café
Oxford Eco Centre, Osney Mead, OX2 0ES
Coffee is roasted here at Osney Mead. The café has indoor and outdoor seating, beans and brewing equipment to buy, and a children’s play area.
#41JerichoPubs
Jericho Tavern
56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE
Now called The Jericho. Its website advertises a refurbishment closure and a 29 October reopening. Confirm that it has reopened and look up the music programme before travelling.
#42City centrePubs
Jolly Farmers
20 Paradise Street, Oxford OX1 1LD
An LGBTQ+ pub on Paradise Street, close to Oxford Castle, with events listed on its website.
#43Cowley & Florence ParkPubs
Jolly Postboys
22 Florence Park Road, Oxford OX4 3PH
A neighbourhood dining pub on Florence Park Road, close to Florence Park.
#44JerichoPubs
Jude the Obscure
54 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE
A Walton Street pub in Jericho with pub food, live sport and a large rear garden.
#45JerichoRestaurants
KIBOU Oxford
11-12 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford, OX1 2HP
Vibrant contemporary Japanese restaurant and bar serving hand-rolled sushi, signature ramen bowls, bao buns, and Japanese whisky cocktails.
#46City centrePubs
King’s Arms
40 Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3SP
A traditional pub beside Broad Street and Holywell Street, with cask ales, pub food and the Bodleian and bookshops nearby.
#47City centreCafes & treats
Knoops Oxford
Turl Street / High Street, Oxford, OX1 3DH
Specialist craft drinking chocolate bar where visitors can personalise their hot or iced chocolate with cocoa percentages from 28% white to 100% single origin.
#48City centrePubs
Lamb & Flag
12 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3JS
A traditional St Giles pub run by the Inklings Group, serving changing ales between the Ashmolean area and the northern college lanes.
#49North OxfordHotels & stays
Linton Lodge Hotel
11-13 Linton Road, North Oxford, OX2 6UJ
Peaceful Victorian townhouse hotel set in tranquil residential gardens in leafy North Oxford, just minutes from Summertown.
#50East OxfordPubs
Magdalen Arms
243 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SJ
An Iffley Road pub with a focus on food, away from the central colleges. Read the current menu before booking a meal.
North OxfordCoworking
Makespace — Aristotle Lane
1 Aristotle Lane, Oxford OX2 6TP
A shared workspace in north Oxford offering hot desks, fixed desks, private studios and event or meeting spaces. Contact the community coordinator through the official site to discuss availability and whether the space suits your work. Do not assume a desk is available for an unbooked visit.
#52City centreHotels & stays
Malmaison Oxford
Oxford Castle Quarter, Oxford, OX1 1AY
Unique boutique hotel converted from a historic prison in Oxford Castle Quarter, blending atmospheric stone architecture with luxury modern rooms.
#53Cowley & Florence ParkPubs
Marsh Harrier
40 Marsh Road, Oxford OX4 2HH
A Temple Cowley local on Marsh Road, near Florence Park, with cask ales, food and a sheltered south-facing garden.
#54HeadingtonPubs
Mason’s Arms
2 Quarry School Place, Oxford OX3 8LH
A Headington Quarry local listed by CAMRA for cask ales. Quarry School Place is away from the main London Road shopping strip.
#55City centreRestaurants
Mowgli Street Food
The Westgate, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1PG
Vibrant Indian street food kitchen offering authentic tiffin boxes, street chaats, and fragrant curries in a signature swing-rope setting.
City centreMuseums
Museum of Oxford
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1BX
A museum inside Oxford Town Hall exploring the city’s history through objects, audio, video and interactive displays. Its programme also includes talks, tours and family activities. Check the current exhibitions and events before visiting.
#57City centreCoffee shops
NewGround — Ship Street
6 St Michael's Mansion, Ship Street, Oxford OX1 3DE
This Ship Street café and wine bar has the latest closing times among the central cafés listed here. The Headington workshop is a separate branch.
#58HeadingtonCoffee shops
NewGround Workshop
Workshop R/O Simon House, 2 Windmill Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 7BU
NewGround’s workshop and café is on Windmill Road in Headington, away from the central coffee walk.
East OxfordLive music venues
O2 Academy Oxford
190 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE
A ticketed music and entertainment venue on Cowley Road. Browse the official programme for upcoming shows and use its booking links for tickets. Entry conditions, age restrictions and access arrangements should be checked for the individual event.
City centreShops
Objects of Use
6 Lincoln House, Market Street, Oxford OX1 3EQ
A shop on Market Street beside the Covered Market selling useful household goods, tools and everyday objects. Browse the current range online or visit the shop for practical gifts and items for the home. Check shop opening information before travelling.
City centreHotels
Old Bank Hotel
92–94 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ
A hotel on Oxford’s High Street with Quod restaurant on site. Its central address suits a stay organised around the colleges and historic streets. Check room availability, facilities and arrival instructions directly with the hotel before booking.
#62JerichoPubs
Old Bookbinders Ale House
17–18 Victor Street, Oxford OX2 6BT
A family-run pub on Victor Street, tucked into Jericho’s backstreets. Ask the pub about current food service.
North OxfordHotels
Old Parsonage Hotel
1–3 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6NN
A hotel in a historic building at the southern end of Banbury Road, with the Parsonage Grill on site. Its location offers a base around St Giles and north Oxford. Check the hotel’s current room options and arrival information directly.
#64East OxfordPubs
Oranges & Lemons
30 St Clement’s Street, Oxford OX4 1AB
The former Angel & Greyhound on St Clement’s, now trading as Oranges & Lemons. Its website lists breakfast, pub classics and Sunday roasts.
#65City centreTours & sightseeing
Oxford Art Tours
Central Oxford, Oxford, OX1 2PH
Curated walking tours led by art historians exploring Oxford's hidden artistic treasures, Pre-Raphaelite murals, and stained glass.
#66East OxfordPubs
Oxford Blue
32 Marston Street, Oxford OX4 1JU
A plant-based pub on Marston Street in East Oxford, with a separate Sunday-roast service. Despite the street name, it’s not in Marston village. Look up kitchen days before booking.
#67City centreAttractions
Oxford Botanic Garden
Rose Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ
Oxford’s city-centre botanic garden on Rose Lane. Use the garden’s official visitor information to plan entry and check current opening arrangements. This listing is for the Botanic Garden in Oxford, not the separate Harcourt Arboretum site.
#68City centreAttractions & culture
Oxford Castle & Prison
44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY
Historic Norman castle complex featuring the 11th-century St George's Tower, subterranean crypts, and prison cell tours spanning 1,000 years.
#69City centreTours & sightseeing
Oxford Official Walking Tours
Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ
Award-winning official walking tours led by accredited Oxford guides covering university history, Inspector Morse, Harry Potter, and C.S. Lewis.
#70City centreTheatres
Oxford Playhouse
Beaumont Street, Oxford OX1 2LW
A theatre on Beaumont Street with a programme spanning drama, musicals, comedy and family entertainment. Check the current programme, performance venue and access information when booking: Playhouse listings can include different performance spaces.
#71City centrePubs
Oxford Retreat
1–2 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford OX1 2EW
A central meeting spot on Hythe Bridge Street. Online booking requests need confirmation, and the venue asks you to call for a same-day table.
#72City centreTours & sightseeing
Oxford River Cruises
No. 1 Folly Bridge, Oxford, OX1 4JU
Elegant electric sightseeing boat trips, afternoon tea river cruises, and private charters along the historic River Thames in central Oxford.
#73City centreTours & sightseeing
Oxford Tour Guides
Usual meeting point: Martyrs' Memorial, Magdalen Street, Oxford OX1 2LN — confirm when booking
Private professional guide service for university college visits, film locations, literary trails, and multi-language walking tours.
City centreWedding venues
Oxford Town Hall — Weddings
Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1BX
A city-centre wedding venue offering licensed rooms for ceremonies and spaces for receptions. Review the room options and discuss dates, catering and the format of your celebration directly with the venue team. This listing concerns wedding hire at the Town Hall.
#75City centreAttractions & culture
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW
Neo-Gothic Victorian masterpiece displaying dinosaur skeletons, fossil collections, mineral specimens, and the famous Oxford Dodo.
#76City centreRestaurants
Pho Oxford
305 The Westgate, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1PG
Healthy Vietnamese restaurant specialising in 12-hour bone broth noodle soups, fragrant curries, wok-fried noodles, and crispy spring rolls.
City centreTakeaways
Pieminister — Covered Market
Covered Market, Market Street, Oxford OX1 3DZ
A pie café in the Covered Market where pies are available to take away hot or cold. The range includes meat, vegetarian and vegan choices. Check the current selection at the counter or through the official market listing before planning a takeaway lunch.
#78City centreAttractions & culture
Pitt Rivers Museum
South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW
Remarkable anthropological museum displaying more than 500,000 ethnographic artefacts and curiosities from across the world.
#79City centrePubs
Plough Inn — Cornmarket
38 Cornmarket Street, Oxford OX1 3HA
The Plough on Cornmarket, in the central shopping streets. Take care not to confuse it with the Plough in Wolvercote when arranging to meet.
#80WolvercotePubs
Plough Inn — Wolvercote
The Green, Upper Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8BD
A pub by the village green and canal in Upper Wolvercote, with a patio and homemade food. Allow for the journey from central Oxford.
JerichoHairdressers
Popham — Jericho
24 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford OX1 2HU
The Jericho branch of Popham Hairdressing, on Little Clarendon Street. Use the salon’s own appointment information to choose a service and arrange a visit. Colour appointments require contacting the reception team rather than using the online booking route.
#82East OxfordPubs
Port Mahon
82 St Clements Street, Oxford OX4 1AW
A St Clement’s pub beyond Magdalen Bridge, serving food and Sunday roasts.
#83IffleyPubs
Prince of Wales — Iffley
73 Church Way, Oxford OX4 4EF
A village pub near Iffley Lock, with a garden and seasonal British food. The village and riverside walk are close by.
City centreRestaurants
Quod
92–94 High Street, Oxford OX1 4BJ
A restaurant and bar at the Old Bank Hotel on the High Street, with European dishes and a garden terrace. Its menus cover several parts of the day, making it an option for a meal during a central Oxford visit. Check the relevant menu and table availability before booking.
JerichoCocktail bars
Raoul’s Bar
32 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AA
An independent bar on Walton Street in Jericho, with a cocktail focus. Use the bar’s own booking information to arrange an evening visit and confirm the current drinks offering. This is a separate venue from the pubs already listed along Walton Street.
#86JerichoPubs
Rickety Press
67 Cranham Street, Oxford OX2 6DE
A Jericho neighbourhood pub serving pizza, burgers and Sunday roasts. Walk-ins are welcome, and group bookings are available.
#87North OxfordPubs
Rose & Crown
14 North Parade Avenue, Oxford OX2 6LX
A pub serving cask ales on North Parade’s pedestrianised avenue.
#88City centrePubs
Royal Blenheim
13 St Ebbes Street, Oxford OX1 1PT
A city-centre pub near the Westgate, away from the river, serving Titanic cask ales and rotating guest beers.
#89North OxfordPubs
Royal Oak
42–44 Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6HT
An eighteenth-century inn on Woodstock Road, just north of St Giles, with food and Sunday roasts. The museums and colleges are nearby.
#90City centreHotels & stays
Royal Oxford Hotel
Park End Street, Oxford, OX1 1HR
Independent city centre hotel situated just two minutes' walk from Oxford Railway Station and the Saïd Business School.
#91HeadingtonPubs
Royal Standard
78 London Road, Oxford OX3 9AA
A London Road pub in Headington, showing live sport and offering pool and darts.
#92City centreTours & sightseeing
Salter’s Steamers — Oxford
Folly Bridge, Oxford OX1 4LA
Explore Oxford and the River Thames with Salter’s Steamers. This family-run boat company has operated since 1858 and offers scenic cruises from Folly Bridge, self-drive boat hire and private charters for groups and special occasions.
HeadingtonKids activities
Science Oxford Centre
Quarry Road, Headington, Oxford OX3 8SB
A science discovery centre in Headington with bookable Family Days, an Exploration Zone and woodland to explore. The public programme also includes STEM clubs. Check the activity’s dates, age guidance and booking requirements; public access follows the advertised programme.
#94City centreAttractions & culture
Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AZ
Christopher Wren's 17th-century architectural jewel and Oxford University's official ceremonial hall, with cupola views across the dreaming spires.
#95City centreRestaurants
Six by Nico Oxford
Westgate Roof Terrace, Oxford, OX1 1TR
Immersive dining concept on the Westgate rooftop featuring an ever-changing six-course tasting menu that rotates every six weeks.
#96South OxfordPubs
Slow & Steady
38 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PD
Formerly the White House, now a Dodo pub with pizza, burgers and a large garden. Find it on Abingdon Road, a short walk from Folly Bridge.
#97City centreCoffee shops
Society Café Oxford
12–16 St Michael’s Street, OX1 2DU
An independent café just off Cornmarket, near Gloucester Green. It opens earlier on weekdays than the other central cafés listed here.
#98City centreRestaurants
Sticks'n'Sushi Oxford
Rooftop Terrace, 311 The Westgate, Castle Street, Oxford, OX1 1NZ
Danish-Japanese dining atop the Westgate roof terrace combining fresh sushi, nigiri, and charcoal-grilled yakitori skewers.
#99City centrePubs
Swan & Castle
Castle Street, Oxford OX1 1AY
A central Wetherspoon pub on Castle Street with a licensed outside area. Useful for a simple meal around the Westgate and Oxford Castle.
#100City centreRestaurants
The Alchemist Oxford
Westgate Roof Terrace, Oxford, OX1 1TR
Theatrical cocktail bar and restaurant serving molecular cocktail craft and creative international all-day dining with panoramic rooftop views.
#101City centrePubs
The Bear Inn
6 Alfred Street, Oxford OX1 4EH
A tiny traditional pub just off the High Street, with a garden and a famous necktie collection. There are only two dozen indoor seats, so ask about space if you’re coming with a group or planning a meal indoors.
#102City centreRestaurants
The Beefy Boys
310 The Westgate Rooftop, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1PG
Award-winning smash burgers made with 100% dry-aged grass-fed beef, loaded dirty fries, and thick American shakes.
#103HeadingtonPubs
The Black Boy
91 Old High Street, Oxford OX3 9HT
A dining pub on Old High Street in Old Headington. Look at the current menu and ask about tables before travelling.
#104City centreHotels & stays
The Buttery Hotel
Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AP
Charming independent boutique hotel in the heart of Broad Street, looking directly across to Balliol and Trinity colleges.
#105City centrePubs
The Castle
24 Paradise Street, Oxford OX1 1LD
A Victorian pub near Oxford Castle and the Westgate, serving Hook Norton ales. It’s close to both for a drink after shopping or a castle visit.
#106City centrePubs
The Chequers
131 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DH
A historic pub reached through an alley off the High Street, between the Covered Market and the college lanes.
#107East OxfordPubs
The Chester Arms
19 Chester Street, Oxford OX4 1SN
An independent pub serving steak platters. Sunday lunch is walk-in only and roasts can sell out early. The steak platter isn’t served at Sunday lunch, and dining bills include a discretionary 12.5% service charge.
#108City centrePubs
The Crown
59a Cornmarket Street, Oxford OX1 3HB
A pub tucked off Cornmarket, with links to a historic inn and a menu of pub classics. Look for the entrance off the main shopping street.
#109East OxfordPubs
The Fir Tree
163 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EJ
An Iffley Road local opposite the University rugby ground, with a snug and a small rear patio.
#110City centrePubs
The Grapes
7 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AT
An independent George Street beer house with cask ales, keg beers and food. Convenient for the New Theatre and Gloucester Green.
#111East OxfordPubs
The Half Moon
17 St Clements Street, Oxford OX4 1AB
A late-night Irish pub on St Clement’s with live music. Look up the programme before choosing a night.
#112East OxfordPubs
The Library
182 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE
A Cowley Road pub over two floors, with music downstairs and a rear garden. Look up the evening programme and age policy before bringing younger visitors.
#113City centrePubs
The Lighthouse
1 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HH
A tapas restaurant and cocktail bar near the station, with a waterside terrace for shared plates or a drink before your train.
#114East OxfordCoffee shops
The Missing Bean — Roastery Café
1 Newtec Place, 66–72 Magdalen Road, OX4 1RE
The Newtec Place café is close to Missing Bean’s bakery and roastery on Magdalen Road. This is the East Oxford branch, separate from the Turl Street café in the centre.
#115City centreCoffee shops
The Missing Bean — Turl Street
14 Turl Street, OX1 3DQ
The original Turl Street café serves seasonal house espresso and a changing range of single-origin coffees. There are sandwiches, cakes and beans to take home.
#116SummertownAttractions & culture
The North Wall Arts Centre
South Parade, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7JN
Contemporary arts centre and gallery in Summertown presenting pioneering new theatre, comedy, music, and contemporary visual art.
#117West OxfordPubs
The Perch
Binsey Lane, Oxford OX2 0NG
A thatched garden pub a few minutes’ walk from the river, serving British pub food and local ales. Book ahead for a meal and allow for muddy ground on the walk. The pub is card-only. Its garden Shed Bar opens on selected days when weather and staffing allow.
#118West OxfordPubs
The Punter
7 South Street, Oxford OX2 0BE
A riverside pub on Osney with a garden and seasonal menus. On weekdays the kitchen closes between 2.30pm and 5.30pm while the bar stays open. Food is served through the afternoon at weekends.
#119City centreHotels & stays
The Randolph Hotel
Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LN
Oxford's iconic Victorian landmark hotel opposite the Ashmolean Museum, offering heritage bedrooms, The Alice restaurant, and a wellness spa.
#120East OxfordPubs
The Rusty Bicycle
28 Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RB
A Dodo neighbourhood pub on Magdalen Road, between Cowley and Iffley Roads, serving pub food.
#121North OxfordHotels & stays
The St Margaret's Hotel
41 St Margaret's Road, North Oxford, OX2 6LD
Victorian boutique hotel in North Oxford offering individually styled rooms, high ceilings, stained glass, and leafy surroundings.
#122East OxfordPubs
The Star
21 Rectory Road, Oxford OX4 1BU
A traditional Rectory Road pub with a rear garden and changing beers. CAMRA notes that the garden closes in winter, so ask the pub before planning to sit outside.
#123City centreHotels & stays
The Store Hotel
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3AG
Contemporary luxury boutique hotel housed in the former Boswells department store, featuring custom design, a spa, rooftop bar, and Treadwell restaurant.
#124WolvercotePubs
The Trout Inn
195 Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8PN
A riverside dining pub in Wolvercote, with a garden beside Godstow Bridge. Allow time for the journey back if you’re staying in central Oxford.
#125JerichoPubs
The Victoria
90 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6EB
A Jericho pub with hot pies, craft beer, whisky flights and a garden. This is Walton Street’s Victoria, separate from the Victoria Arms in Marston.
#126City centrePubs
The White Rabbit
21 Friars Entry, Oxford OX1 2BY
An independent pub serving pizza and a changing selection of local cask beers. Most tables are kept for walk-ins. Groups of eight or more should ask about reservations.
#127WolvercotePubs
The Wolvercote
130 Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8PG
A neighbourhood pub on Godstow Road, with a garden, pub food and Sunday roasts.
#128City centreRestaurants
Treadwell
The Store Hotel, 31 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, OX1 3AG
Untraditionally British dining rooted in Oxford and inspired by the Oxfordshire countryside, with an open kitchen, rooftop bar, and seasonal plates.
#129City centrePubs
Turf Tavern
7 Bath Place, Oxford OX1 3SU
Hidden behind the Holywell lanes beside the old city walls. The pub describes cobbled approaches, narrow passages and small staircases, so ask about access before you go.
#130City centreAttractions & culture
University Church of St Mary the Virgin
High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BJ
The spiritual centre of the University of Oxford with a 13th-century tower climb commanding the finest panorama over the Radcliffe Camera.
#131MarstonPubs
Victoria Arms
Mill Lane, Oxford OX3 0PZ
A River Cherwell pub in Old Marston with gardens, a terrace and punt mooring. Give it a riverside outing of its own.
#132City centreRestaurants
Victors Oxford
307 The Westgate Rooftop, Queen Street, Oxford, OX1 1PG
Wisteria-canopied rooftop dining room serving modern American small plates, sushi, and botanical cocktails with sweeping skyline vistas.
#133HeadingtonPubs
White Hart — Headington
12 St Andrew’s Road, Oxford OX3 9DL
An Old Headington pub serving pies and cask ales, with a walled garden. Bookings are by phone. This is separate from the White Hart in Wolvercote.
#134WolvercotePubs
White Hart — Wolvercote
126 Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8PQ
A community-run Wolvercote free house with cask ales, pub games and a garden. Food includes evening pizza and burgers. Sunday brunch is listed, so don’t assume there will be a roast.
#135City centrePubs
White Horse — Broad Street
52 Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BB
A tiny Broad Street pub with steps at the entrance and a Morse connection. CAMRA flags a possible refurbishment closure but hasn’t confirmed it. Contact the pub before you go.
#136Cowley & Florence ParkPubs
William Morris
59a Between Towns Road, Oxford OX4 3LR
A Wetherspoon pub on Between Towns Road, well beyond the city centre in Cowley, serving meals.
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