Oxford

Angel and Greyhound

Popular with Friday evening after-work crowd, letting their hair down. In quieter moments good for board games. Food is average.

Atik

previously 'LavaIgnite'

Nightclub frequented by students and locals. Come here to drink heavily and dance to uninspired pop tunes. £1-5 cover, £3 pints, £3 mixed drinks (some nightly drink specials). Monday is Brookes student night, Wednesday is OUSU student night (many bottled drinks £1.50). Student ID required for both.

Mon–Wed 9PM–2AM; Thu–Sat 9:30PM–3AM

Big Society

A modern bar with minimalistic decor and an emphasis on murals. Serves a US-inspired diner menu complete with burgers, fries and milkshakes (along with excellent Southern-fried chicken). Has free Wi-Fi with a password that rotates on a daily basis and plenty of entertainment activities including pool, table tennis and an upright arcade machine with a plethora of classic titles.

Noon-midnight

Brew Coffee Shop

Serving up some of Oxford's best coffee in all its forms from espresso, to pourover. Brew also stocks coffee to buy from all over the world as well as everything you need to make the perfect cup at home. Run by friendly coffee experts and frequented by locals and students who enjoy its intimate atmosphere, delicious treats and excellent caffeinated beverages!

Mon-Fri 7:30AM-6PM; Sat Sun 8:30AM-5:30PM

Costa Coffee

Costa Coffee has been named best chain coffee shop in UK, friendly staff & wide range of hot & cold drinks, sandwiches and cakes.

Freud

This bar and restaurant occupy a grand neo-classical church building producing a unique, slightly austere atmosphere. When buzzing with people, this becomes a great place for an evening out; the restaurant area is cleared to become a dance floor later in the evening. They serve a range of cocktails from about £3 upwards.

Half Moon

Ignore the plastic faux-Irish outlets in the city centre and head out along the High St and over Magdalen Bridge and enjoy the relaxed vibe in this small, friendly pub.

Head of the River

Perfectly located, right on the Thames. This place buzzes on summer evenings, when the large garden gets extremely busy. Food is mediocre.

Mon-Sat 11AM-11PM; Sun noon-10:30PM

Jacobs' Inn

Tucked away in the affluent village of Wolvercote lies the Jacobs' Inn.

LJ's (Love Jericho)

Cocktail bar with a great atmosphere and vibrant menu. There is a variety of flavours to be chosen from, ranging from sweet to spicy. Patrons consider the place to be trendy and also has a happy hour.

Mon-Sat 4:30PM-1AM

O2 Academy Oxford

previously Carling Academy and The Zodiac'

Live music venue and stop-off for many a band's UK tour, turned nightclub after hours.

Plush

Colourful LGBT bar and nightclub located in one of the old Oxford University coal cellars.

6PM-3:30AM

Quarter Horse

Venture over the Magdalen Bridge to the delights of East Oxford and take a break at Quarter Horse, another of Oxford's serious coffee ventures. They offer delicious, expertly crafted cups of coffee, some cold drinks and delicious baked goods and sandwiches. The Banana Bread is a must if you have a sweet tooth!

Raoul's

A trendy and upmarket cocktail bar with a strange and rather futuristic interior design. Often very busy at weekends.

Sun-Tue 4PM-midnight; Mon-Sat 4PM-1AM

Royal Blenheim

Quirky, friendly place with good beer and food. Check out the Chuck Norris quotes in the gents.

St. Aldates Tavern

Small and traditional Victorian tavern but with adequate seating, with drinks varying in price depending on how early you get there.

Sun-Thu 11AM-11PM; Fri Sat 11AM-midnight

The Bear Inn

A small pub, but curiously full of old school ties. The oldest pub in Oxford by its own description, founded in 1492, and probably has the lowest ceilings of any pub in Oxford.

The Black Boy

Headington gastropub named after a racehorse, hence its unusual name. Apparently has a nine year award winning streak.

The Bridge

Nightclub frequented by students. Two floors — R&B on one, dance on the other. Plenty of acceptable seating, long bars and quite importantly clean bathroom facilities! Drinks can be a bit pricey: bottled beer £3 (no draught), double vodka coke £2.70, entry £4–£5. VIP room.

The Bullingdon

Lively and unpretentious with a mixed clientele. Live music and club nights in the back room. Jazz club on Tuesday nights. Blues on Monday nights.

The Cowley Retreat

Lively student pub with a decent cocktail selection. Staff are friendly until 11PM, at which point you'll be rudely kicked out.

The Dew Drop Inn

Summertown's own pub is now a gastropub. The menu is a bit expensive, though recommended is the Bloody Mary station that allows customers to add their own amounts of Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce.

The Duke of Cambridge

Fashionable for young students wanting great cocktails with some cheeky bar staff. Swisher than you might expect.

The Eagle and Child

The Bird and Baby

Popularly known as "the bird and baby", this pub was the frequent haunt of the Inklings, a group of Oxford literary dons that included C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, authors of The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings respectively. Very atmospheric, with a great range of ales and the best pork scratchings you've ever tasted! As of January the 1st, 2024, the pub is indefinitely closed and has been for three years, though its ownership has indicated plans to reopen.

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The Fir Tree

Good beer, open till 2AM on Fridays and Saturdays, friendly atmosphere.

The Gardener's Arms

Very pretty with a beer garden, and an excellent all-vegetarian menu with vegan dishes offered as well.

The Handle Bar Cafe and Kitchen

Zappi's Bike Cafe

Need to recharge after some hectic sightseeing in Oxford? Then Zappi's is the place to go for a fantastic cup of coffee or a simple lunch or snack. Located in the middle of town just off Cornmarket Street.

Mon-Sat 8AM-11PM; Sun 10:30AM-6PM

The Jericho Tavern

An upmarket pub which is a great place for a drink and maybe some food. Also has a stage upstairs that is famous for being the place that Radiohead played their first show.

The King's Arms

A popular student pub — selection of beers and reasonable food although perhaps prices are a little high. Excellent location.

10:30AM-midnight

The Lamb and Flag

The Lamb and the Navy

A big old pub, long, with lots of nook and crannies. A secondary meeting place of the famous Inklings club, the literary grouping of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and friends. Above the main door is an inscription in Tolkien's Elvish. Quite reasonably priced for its location, and often less busy than its literary fame would lead one to expect. Its kitchen was renovated in 2022.

Mon-Sat noon-11PM; Sun noon-10:30PM