Independent Oxford · local directory

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Pubs and coffee shops across Oxford, together in one place. Search by street, explore a neighbourhood or find somewhere new to stop.

Starting with our existing pub and coffee guides—not a complete list of every Oxford business. Basic inclusion is free and does not imply sponsorship. Check current opening and service details with the venue.

74 businesses · alphabetical, not paid ranking

Pubs · Headington

Ampleforth Arms

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53 Collinwood Road, Oxford OX3 8HH

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Pubs · East Oxford

Big Society

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95 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1HR

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Pubs · Headington

Britannia Inn

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1 Lime Walk, Oxford OX3 7RD

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Pubs · Headington

Butchers Arms

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5 Wilberforce Street, Oxford OX3 7AN

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Pubs · East Oxford

Cape of Good Hope

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The Plain, Oxford OX4 1EA

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Pubs · East Oxford

City Arms

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288 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UR

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Pubs · North Oxford

Dewdrop

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258 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7DX

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Pubs · South Oxford

Duke of Monmouth

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260 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4TA

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Pubs · Littlemore

Golden Ball

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2 College Lane, Oxford OX4 4LQ

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Coffee shops · East Oxford

Green Routes

Routes Coffee Roasters’ flagship café, pairing its own coffee with a full plant-based kitchen.

39 Magdalen Road, OX4 1RB

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Pubs · Jericho

Harcourt Arms

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1 Cranham Terrace, Oxford OX2 6DG

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Pubs · City centre

Head of the River

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Folly Bridge, Oxford OX1 4LB

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Pubs · West Oxford

Holly Bush

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106 Bridge Street, Oxford OX2 0BD

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Pubs · Iffley

Isis Farmhouse

Check seasonal opening before walking out, and plan a safe return along the towpath after dark or wet weather.

The Tow Path, Iffley Lock, Oxford OX4 4EL

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Pubs · Jericho

Jericho Tavern

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56 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE

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Pubs · City centre

Jolly Farmers

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20 Paradise Street, Oxford OX1 1LD

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Pubs · Cowley & Florence Park

Jolly Postboys

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22 Florence Park Road, Oxford OX4 3PH

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Pubs · Jericho

Jude the Obscure

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54 Walton Street, Oxford OX2 6AE

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Pubs · City centre

King’s Arms

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40 Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3SP

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Pubs · City centre

Lamb & Flag

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12 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3JS

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Pubs · East Oxford

Magdalen Arms

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243 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1SJ

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Pubs · Cowley & Florence Park

Marsh Harrier

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40 Marsh Road, Oxford OX4 2HH

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Pubs · Headington

Mason’s Arms

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2 Quarry School Place, Oxford OX3 8LH

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Pubs · East Oxford

Oxford Blue

Marston Street is in East Oxford, not Marston village. Check the current food offering and service times directly.

32 Marston Street, Oxford OX4 1JU

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Pubs · City centre

Oxford Retreat

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1–2 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford OX1 2EW

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Pubs · East Oxford

Port Mahon

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82 St Clements Street, Oxford OX4 1AW

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Pubs · Jericho

Rickety Press

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67 Cranham Street, Oxford OX2 6DE

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Pubs · North Oxford

Rose & Crown

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14 North Parade Avenue, Oxford OX2 6LX

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Pubs · City centre

Royal Blenheim

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13 St Ebbes Street, Oxford OX1 1PT

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Pubs · North Oxford

Royal Oak

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42–44 Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6HT

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Pubs · Headington

Royal Standard

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78 London Road, Oxford OX3 9AA

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Pubs · South Oxford

Slow & Steady

Formerly the White House. The current pub is the Slow & Steady; use this name when making arrangements.

38 Abingdon Road, Oxford OX1 4PD

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Pubs · City centre

Swan & Castle

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Castle Street, Oxford OX1 1AY

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Pubs · City centre

The Bear Inn

A compact interior with extra seating in the garden, close to the High Street. Choose it for a pause between sightseeing stops rather than assuming a large group can walk straight in.

6 Alfred Street, Oxford OX1 4EH

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Pubs · Headington

The Black Boy

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91 Old High Street, Oxford OX3 9HT

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Pubs · City centre

The Castle

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24 Paradise Street, Oxford OX1 1LD

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Pubs · City centre

The Chequers

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131 High Street, Oxford OX1 4DH

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Pubs · East Oxford

The Chester Arms

A food-led independent local with a small terrace. Sunday lunch is walk-in only and roasts can sell out early; other dining arrangements differ. Check its current guidance before setting off.

19 Chester Street, Oxford OX4 1SN

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Pubs · City centre

The Crown

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59a Cornmarket Street, Oxford OX1 3HB

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Pubs · East Oxford

The Fir Tree

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163 Iffley Road, Oxford OX4 1EJ

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Pubs · City centre

The Grapes

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7 George Street, Oxford OX1 2AT

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Pubs · East Oxford

The Half Moon

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17 St Clements Street, Oxford OX4 1AB

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Pubs · East Oxford

The Library

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182 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE

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Pubs · City centre

The Lighthouse

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1 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HH

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Pubs · West Oxford

The Perch

A thatched pub near Port Meadow with a large garden, British pub food and local ales. Plan the walk around weather and ground conditions, and book a dining table if lunch is the main event.

Binsey Lane, Oxford OX2 0NG

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Pubs · West Oxford

The Punter

A riverside pub with a garden and changing seasonal menus. Useful when you want to step away from the central sightseeing circuit. Kitchen service differs from bar opening hours.

7 South Street, Oxford OX2 0BE

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Pubs · East Oxford

The Rusty Bicycle

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28 Magdalen Road, Oxford OX4 1RB

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Pubs · East Oxford

The Star

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21 Rectory Road, Oxford OX4 1BU

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Pubs · Wolvercote

The Trout Inn

A food-led pub in Wolvercote, well beyond the compact college centre. Make this a separate outing rather than the last stop on a hurried city-centre circuit; check menus and table availability directly.

195 Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8PN

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Pubs · City centre

The White Rabbit

An independent pub with a pizza-led menu and rotating local cask beers. The pub says most tables are kept for walk-ins; groups of eight or more should check reservation arrangements.

21 Friars Entry, Oxford OX1 2BY

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Pubs · Wolvercote

The Wolvercote

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130 Godstow Road, Oxford OX2 8PG

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Pubs · City centre

Turf Tavern

Tucked behind the Holywell lanes beside the old city walls. A good pairing with a wander around the colleges; follow pedestrian directions for the final approach.

7 Bath Place, Oxford OX1 3SU

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Pubs · Marston

Victoria Arms

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Mill Lane, Oxford OX3 0PZ

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Pubs · Cowley & Florence Park

William Morris

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Between Towns Road, Oxford OX4 3LR

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