Directory listing

The Library

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.

Pubs · East Oxford

182 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE

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Why go

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.

The Library is at 182 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1UE. Across Magdalen Bridge, St Clement’s and Cowley Road have independent restaurants, music venues and pubs. Magdalen Road and the streets towards Iffley add more cafés and places to eat. There is plenty here for an afternoon or evening away from the centre.

Food service can differ from bar hours. Look at the current menu and ask about tables before coming with a group. The pub can also confirm garden access, dog policies, children’s access and allergy information.

Good to know

Getting here on foot
Approximately 30–35 minutes on foot from Carfax (about 2.3 km). This is a rough estimate, not a timed or accessible-route assessment. Walking directions ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Park & Ride approach
Thornhill is on the eastern approach and Redbridge is to the south. Look up the bus route and any onward connection to this East Oxford address. Plan parking and buses ↗
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