Sunday in Oxford
Sunday pub lunch
in Oxford.
A Port Meadow walk, a riverside table or a garden in North Hinksey: five ways to make lunch the centre of your Sunday.
At a glance
- Meadow and pub
- The Perch in Binsey, paired with Port Meadow when paths are suitable.
- Published Sunday roasts
- The Trout, The Fishes and The Wolvercote advertise Sunday roast menus.
- Seasonal lunch
- The Punter on Osney Island; ask directly about Sunday roast availability.
- Large group
- The Fishes asks groups of nine or more to use its party-booking option.
Cross Port Meadow for The Perch, head to Wolvercote for The Trout or settle on Osney Island at The Punter. Book lunch and let the journey become part of Sunday.
More about this guide
These pubs are outside the central shopping streets. Several advertise Sunday roasts. The Punter offers seasonal riverside dining, so ask directly if you’re going specifically for a roast.
Five ways to do Sunday
Choose the pub
to suit the day.
A meadow outing · Binsey
The Perch, Binsey
The Perch is a historic thatched pub in Binsey, near Port Meadow. Book a table and check the Sunday menu before setting out for a walk and lunch. After rain, allow for muddy ground and avoid flooded paths.The Perch listing & directions →
Riverside Sunday roasts · Wolvercote
The Trout, Wolvercote
The Trout at 195 Godstow Road publishes a Sunday menu with roast choices and accompaniments. Pair lunch with an outing around Godstow and Wolvercote. Ask the pub about outdoor seating if a riverside table matters.The Trout Inn listing & directions →
Wooded grounds · North Hinksey
The Fishes, North Hinksey
The Fishes has wooded grounds by Seacourt Stream and a terrace for suitable weather. It advertises Sunday roasts with the trimmings. Groups of nine or more should use the venue’s party-booking option.See pubs on the business map →
Seasonal riverside lunch · Osney Island
The Punter, Osney
The Punter at 7 South Street suits a Sunday centred on a riverside setting and seasonal menu. Current dishes include meat, fish and plant-based options. The Sunday kitchen runs noon–8.30pm. Ask directly about roast availability.The Punter listing & directions →
A family table · Wolvercote
The Wolvercote
The Wolvercote at 130 Godstow Road advertises slow-roasted meats, vegetarian choices and children’s meals. It suits a north-Oxford family gathering, with current Sunday food service from noon to 8pm.The Wolvercote listing & directions →
Editor’s note
Book lunch, then choose the walk.
Pair The Perch with Port Meadow, or The Trout with Godstow. Plan the walk for the weather, using another route if riverside paths are wet or flooded.
Reserve before arranging the outing. Check current dishes and discuss children’s meals, dogs and allergy requirements directly.
Questions & Advice
Frequently asked questions
before you go.
Which pubs advertise Sunday roasts?
The Trout, The Fishes and The Wolvercote publish Sunday roast information. Ask The Perch directly. The Punter’s sample menu does not confirm a roast.
How far ahead should I book?
Book once you know your date and group size. How far ahead you need to reserve depends on the pub and the day.
Can I bring a dog?
Ask the pub which areas welcome dogs before booking. A dog-friendly garden does not automatically mean every indoor dining table does.
Know before you go
The practical bit.
- Meadow and pub
- The Perch in Binsey, paired with Port Meadow when paths are suitable.
- Published Sunday roasts
- The Trout, The Fishes and The Wolvercote advertise Sunday roast menus.
- Seasonal lunch
- The Punter on Osney Island; ask directly about Sunday roast availability.
- Large group
- The Fishes asks groups of nine or more to use its party-booking option.
Sources & visitor information 6 sources
We use the linked sources for practical visitor details. Each date shows when we checked a source. Confirm opening times, prices and booking arrangements before you travel.
- The Perch Sunday menus and booking
- The Trout Sunday menu Source checked 12 Oct 2026
- The Fishes Sunday roasts Source checked 12 Oct 2026
- The Punter menu and opening times Source checked 12 Oct 2026
- The Wolvercote Sunday lunch Source checked 12 Oct 2026
- The Punter: current sample food menu Source checked 12 Oct 2026
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