North of the centre
A guide to
Jericho.
Walton Street coffee, backstreet pubs, a film at the Phoenix and a stroll beside the Oxford Canal.
At a glance
- From the centre
- Around ten minutes to Walton Street; your destination may be farther north.
- Cinema
- Phoenix Picturehouse: two screens and an upstairs bar.
- Best combination
- Lunch and a canal stroll, or dinner and a film.
- Reviewed
- 12 October 2026.
Jericho is made for an unhurried Oxford afternoon: coffee on Walton Street, a turn through its brick terraces and a film at the Phoenix. It is close enough to the centre to walk, with the canal just beyond the houses.
More about this guide
Start at the southern end of Walton Street near the Oxford University Press. Walk north for cafés and the cinema, then turn towards the canal when you want open sky.
Spend an afternoon over lunch and a canal walk, or stay for dinner and a film. You can come back for the rest.
An afternoon in Jericho
Coffee, canal,
one good evening.
Start with coffee
The Jericho Café
The Jericho Café at 112 Walton Street makes a convenient breakfast or lunch stop. Settle at a table, then explore the streets between Walton Street and the canal.
Backstreet pubs
Find your kind of local
The Harcourt Arms, Rickety Press and Old Bookbinders give you reasons to leave the main road. Use the map to find a pub near your route, then check its kitchen hours if you want food.
Stay for a film
Phoenix Picturehouse
The Phoenix has two screens and an upstairs bar: an easy way to carry the afternoon into the evening. Choose a screening first, then arrange dinner nearby. Its website has dedicated access information.
Follow the water
The Oxford Canal towpath
Join the canal towpath for a short out-and-back stroll. For a longer walk, you can reach Port Meadow beyond Jericho through the southern entrances at Walton Well Road or Aristotle Lane. Our meadow guide explains the river route.
Dinner nearby
A table at Old Bookbinders
Old Bookbinders on Canal Street is a handy dinner option before a Phoenix screening. Check its current menu and kitchen times, and give the meal enough room before the film.
Editor’s note
A small neighbourhood, not a checklist.
The Jericho, formerly the Jericho Tavern, is closed for refurbishment at this review. Its website announces a 29 October reopening. Confirm that before arranging to meet there.
Towpaths are narrow in places and can be muddy. For a shorter outing, stay on Walton Street and the neighbouring residential streets.
Questions & Advice
Frequently asked questions
before you go.
Where should I start in Jericho?
Walton Street, beginning near the Oxford University Press. The cafés and Phoenix lie farther north. Canal Street leads towards the water.
Is Jericho worth visiting beyond the city centre?
Yes, if you want an afternoon of cafés, backstreet pubs and cinema. It’s a change from the college streets, with the canal nearby for a walk.
Which Jericho pubs should I try?
Use the pub map for the Harcourt Arms, Rickety Press and Old Bookbinders. The Jericho is currently under refurbishment. Check its announced reopening before visiting.
Does the canal towpath go directly across Port Meadow?
No. The canal and meadow are different routes. Access the meadow via Walton Well Road or Aristotle Lane, then follow the walking guide.
Know before you go
The practical bit.
- From the centre
- Around ten minutes to Walton Street; your destination may be farther north.
- Cinema
- Phoenix Picturehouse: two screens and an upstairs bar.
- Best combination
- Lunch and a canal stroll, or dinner and a film.
- Reviewed
- 12 October 2026.
Sources & visitor information 4 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 Jericho Café: address and hours Source checked 12 Oct 2026
- Phoenix Picturehouse: cinema and access information Source checked 12 Oct 2026
- The Jericho: refurbishment and announced reopening Source checked 12 Oct 2026
- Old Bookbinders: food and booking guidance
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