Guidebook for Oxford
Food Scene
This was the first "high end" restaurant in Oxford. It is owned by John Currence who is the recipient of the John Beard Award. He also owns several other restaurants in town. Downstairs is an elegant, linen tablecloths and napkins setting decor.
Located above the iconic restaurant of the same name the bar upstairs stands in sharp contrast: it is a wonderful respite of mismatched chairs, folk art, long bar and a delightful balcony overlooking the Square. You are likely to rub elbows with an assortment of colorful locals from artists, authors, athletes and others. The bar staff is attentive and friendly. This is not a student hangout.
92 locals recommend
City Grocery
152 Courthouse SquareThis was the first "high end" restaurant in Oxford. It is owned by John Currence who is the recipient of the John Beard Award. He also owns several other restaurants in town. Downstairs is an elegant, linen tablecloths and napkins setting decor.
Located above the iconic restaurant of the same name the bar upstairs stands in sharp contrast: it is a wonderful respite of mismatched chairs, folk art, long bar and a delightful balcony overlooking the Square. You are likely to rub elbows with an assortment of colorful locals from artists, authors, athletes and others. The bar staff is attentive and friendly. This is not a student hangout.
Owner Tate Moore is part of the local (and beyond) music scene as a member of the Kudzu Kings. He brings a Ohio-family recipe to his thin crust pizza and offers an amazing roast beef sandwich. If you're on the Square and looking for a quick bite this is it.
Square Pizza
1101 Van Buren AveOwner Tate Moore is part of the local (and beyond) music scene as a member of the Kudzu Kings. He brings a Ohio-family recipe to his thin crust pizza and offers an amazing roast beef sandwich. If you're on the Square and looking for a quick bite this is it.
This long ago converted gas station is the best down and dirty Southern food stop you'll find, It is always featured on national sports programs when they roll into town to broadcast a game. Catfish is their speciality but the chicken ranks up there as well. The best keep (non-secret) is that they allow you to (discreetly) brown bag your alcohol. Locals bring an ice chest of beer and make runs out to the car throughout their meal to refill their red Dixie cups. Be prepared to wait for a table but during nice weather everyone hangs out on the porch or the annex next door. A local musician will often be playing.
42 locals recommend
Taylor Grocery
4 First StThis long ago converted gas station is the best down and dirty Southern food stop you'll find, It is always featured on national sports programs when they roll into town to broadcast a game. Catfish is their speciality but the chicken ranks up there as well. The best keep (non-secret) is that they allow you to (discreetly) brown bag your alcohol. Locals bring an ice chest of beer and make runs out to the car throughout their meal to refill their red Dixie cups. Be prepared to wait for a table but during nice weather everyone hangs out on the porch or the annex next door. A local musician will often be playing.
Drinks & Nightlife
Opposite the Square from City Grocery; just up the street a block is the Graduate Hotel which sports a wonderful rooftop bar/kitchen. The food is a perfect compliment to the drinks. There is indoor and outdoor sitting available
18 locals recommend
Graduate Oxford
400 N Lamar BlvdOpposite the Square from City Grocery; just up the street a block is the Graduate Hotel which sports a wonderful rooftop bar/kitchen. The food is a perfect compliment to the drinks. There is indoor and outdoor sitting available
Like the Graduate listed below the rooftop is the destination. There is a high wall surrounding the gardened terrace. The food is exceptional and the drinks are very well crafted.
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford
305 Jackson Ave ELike the Graduate listed below the rooftop is the destination. There is a high wall surrounding the gardened terrace. The food is exceptional and the drinks are very well crafted.
Entertainment & Activities
The home of William Faulkner. Set among the pine and cedar trees this iconic southern gothic home will immerse you in the life and literature of the Faulkner. The guides give a lovingly =, well-rounded tour.
107 locals recommend
Rowan Oak
916 Old Taylor RdThe home of William Faulkner. Set among the pine and cedar trees this iconic southern gothic home will immerse you in the life and literature of the Faulkner. The guides give a lovingly =, well-rounded tour.