Guidebook for Oxford
Food Scene
Karma Restaurant
152 Oxford RdClosest curry to us.
Majliss
110 Cowley RdBest curry in Oxford.
Bodrum Restaurant
242 Cowley RdBest kebab in the United Kingdom.
Amazing gastro-pub. It has been reviewed incredibly favourably in the national press -- with good reason.
Magdalen Arms
243 Iffley RoadAmazing gastro-pub. It has been reviewed incredibly favourably in the national press -- with good reason.
Gaf
39 Magdalen RdGreat for a coffee and light lunch.
Fantastic eatery, cafe, pub right on the river Thames near the Iffley Lock.
61 locals recommend
Isis Farmhouse
The Towing PathFantastic eatery, cafe, pub right on the river Thames near the Iffley Lock.
The city centre is a tough place to find value, authenticity and originality. This is all three.
22 locals recommend
Turl Street Kitchen
16-17 Turl StThe city centre is a tough place to find value, authenticity and originality. This is all three.
Bill's Oxford Restaurant
Saint Michael's StreetGreat restaurant.
Chiang Mai Kitchen Ltd
Great Thai place.
Old School House
10 Saint Cross RoadSupposed to be the most authentic Chinese food in Oxford.
Pizzeria Trattoria Mario
103 Cowley RdGreat and simple Italian.
Chester Arms
19 Chester StreetPub with fabulous brunch.
Cafe Loco
23 Cowley RdFamily-friendly eatery.
Pierre Victoire
9 Little Clarendon StGood French food in a lively area -- bordering Jericho.
Art Jericho
112 Walton StGood caf in Jericho.
Moya
97 St Clement's StGreat cocktails and usually fantastic food -- Slovakian.
Peloton Espresso
76 Cowley RdBest filter/drip coffee in town.
Door 74
74 Cowley RdQuirky cafe-style restaurant with good food.
Expensive but lovely setting and fine dining near the Thames / Port Meadow. Was featured on Masterchef.
77 locals recommend
The Perch
Binsey LaneExpensive but lovely setting and fine dining near the Thames / Port Meadow. Was featured on Masterchef.
La Cucina
40 St Clement's StGood Italian food.
Great little espresso joint with a small garden too -- cocktails in the evening.
8 locals recommend
Joe Perks & Co
76 St Clement's StGreat little espresso joint with a small garden too -- cocktails in the evening.
Jacobs & Field
15 Old High StEatery/Deli/Cafe in the heart of Headington. Fantastic sandwiches.
Entertainment & Activities
The Ark T Centre
Pound WayGreat little space for families and children.
Vegetarian restaurant and the food is AWESOME! Open daytime only and not on Sundays.
34 locals recommend
The Magic Café
110 Magdalen RoadVegetarian restaurant and the food is AWESOME! Open daytime only and not on Sundays.
Rectory Farm
Pound LanePick-your-own fruit and veg -- with a great cafe.
George & Delila
104 Cowley RdCafe and ice creamery with great bagel sandwiches and waffles.
Cafe and light lunch -- an oasis in the middle of Cowley due to the beautiful and accessible garden.
Restore Garden Café
Manzil WayCafe and light lunch -- an oasis in the middle of Cowley due to the beautiful and accessible garden.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rusty Bicycle
28 Magdalen RdFantastic pub.
The Marsh Harrier
40 Marsh RdOur nearest decent pub.
Kazbar Restaurant
25-27 Cowley RdGreat tapas etc.
Sightseeing
Well worth a visit -- beautiful gardens and great cafe. On Oxford's doorstep.
33 locals recommend
Waterperry Gardens
Well worth a visit -- beautiful gardens and great cafe. On Oxford's doorstep.
Arts & Culture
The Ultimate Picture Palace
Cowley RoadOur independent cinema. With a bar.