Restaurants
Cherwell Boathouse
Iconic Oxford punt station and riverside restaurant serving seasonal modern English food alongside an award-winning wine list.
Bardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6ST
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Head north for a more residential side of Oxford. Banbury Road links the North Parade area with Summertown’s shops and cafés, while South Parade leads to The North Wall. This hub includes North Oxford addresses as well as Summertown, so check the venue’s address when planning your stops.
From Carfax, walk through St Giles towards Banbury Road, or use a northbound bus for the longer journey to Summertown. From Oxford station, reach the centre first and choose the appropriate northbound service. Bus routes and stop locations can change, so confirm the operator’s current journey information.
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Restaurants
Iconic Oxford punt station and riverside restaurant serving seasonal modern English food alongside an award-winning wine list.
Bardwell Road, Oxford, OX2 6ST
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A Summertown pub on Banbury Road with food throughout the week. Useful for a North Oxford meal beyond the central college circuit.
258 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7DX
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A narrow North Parade pub, distinct from the vegetarian Gardeners Arms on Plantation Road. CAMRA records its reopening with bar snacks and crêpes.
8 North Parade Avenue, Oxford OX2 6LX
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A North Parade pub with cask ales. The pedestrianised avenue makes a useful stop during a North Oxford wander.
14 North Parade Avenue, Oxford OX2 6LX
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An eighteenth-century Woodstock Road inn with food and Sunday roasts. A useful north-of-St Giles stop near the museums and colleges.
42–44 Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6HT
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The Banbury Road branch makes an easy coffee stop while exploring Summertown’s independent shops. Its daily opening starts earlier than the company’s Covered Market café.
267 Banbury Road, OX2 7HT
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Contemporary arts centre and gallery in Summertown presenting pioneering new theatre, comedy, music, and contemporary visual art.
South Parade, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7JN
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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.
374 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7PP
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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.
1 Aristotle Lane, Oxford OX2 6TP
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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.
1–3 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6NN
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Peaceful Victorian townhouse hotel set in tranquil residential gardens in leafy North Oxford, just minutes from Summertown.
11-13 Linton Road, North Oxford, OX2 6UJ
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Victorian boutique hotel in North Oxford offering individually styled rooms, high ceilings, stained glass, and leafy surroundings.
41 St Margaret's Road, North Oxford, OX2 6LD
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