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Evening

Golden Hour at the Parks

Start with a coffee, catch the last light, and end the night with a drink.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 210 min

Timeline

  1. 17:16

    Brew Coffee Shop

    Grab a pour-over at Brew Coffee Shop. It is open from 08:30 on Saturdays, giving you plenty of time to wake up before the afternoon light.

  2. 18:46

    Oxford University Parks

    Walk to Oxford University Parks. The paths run along the Cherwell River and offer a large expanse of green space. Arrive here as the golden light begins to fade.

  3. 19:46

    The Gardener's Arms

    Head to The Gardener's Arms for dinner. The pub has an excellent all-vegetarian menu and a pretty beer garden. It opens for the evening service at 17:00, which fits perfectly after sunset.

  4. 21:16

    The Medley

    Finish the night at The Medley. This beer garden is open until 21:30 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends, providing a relaxed spot to stay out after dark.

Local tip

Check the route from the Parks to The Gardener's Arms, as walking directions are not provided in the context.

Check before you go

  • The Medley is only open from April to September. If visiting in winter, choose a different indoor pub.
  • The Gardener's Arms has specific lunch and dinner opening times. Arrive after 17:00 for the evening menu.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Oxford (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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