Guidebook for Summertown and North Oxford
Food Scene
Great pastries and french bread every day of the week. So hard to tell which is better, Gatineau or Gails. The solution - eat more pastries and judge for yourself!
8 locals recommend
Gatineau Artisan Patisserie & Bakery
209 Banbury RdGreat pastries and french bread every day of the week. So hard to tell which is better, Gatineau or Gails. The solution - eat more pastries and judge for yourself!
GAIL's Bakery Summertown
251 Banbury RdGreat breakfast, lovely bread, fabulous pastries ....
Mamma Mia Pizzeria Summertown
9 S ParadeVery popular. Great pizza. Lovely atmosphere.
Zheng
82 Walton StAwesome Asian food with great reviews.
Perhaps the best Thai Restaurant in Oxford. And now with some great takeaway options.
66 locals recommend
Oli's Thai
38 Magdalen RoadPerhaps the best Thai Restaurant in Oxford. And now with some great takeaway options.
Magdalen Arms
Great pub, great food.
Open Sunday from 10am to 2pm this is a lovely open air food market with a wide range of producers
Summertown Launderette
Open Sunday from 10am to 2pm this is a lovely open air food market with a wide range of producers
The Trout Inn
195 Godstow RdGreat British pub in an amazing location on the river
Local hidden gem. Historic English pub with a large garden best visited by walking along the river bank.
77 locals recommend
The Perch
Binsey LaneLocal hidden gem. Historic English pub with a large garden best visited by walking along the river bank.
If you are serious about good food go to Jacob's Inn. Popular gastro pub in a village setting on the edge of Oxford.
30 locals recommend
Jacob's Inn
130 Godstow RdIf you are serious about good food go to Jacob's Inn. Popular gastro pub in a village setting on the edge of Oxford.
Drinks & Nightlife
Thirty Eight
Lovely local wine bar/café.
Joe's Bar & Grill
260 Banbury Rd Nice local bar and restaurant.
Dewdrop
258 Banbury RdEnglish pub in the heart of Summertown.
Entertainment & Activities
Ferry Leisure Centre
Diamond PlaceLocal public swimming pool
Alexandra Tennis Courts
Woodstock RoadGood quality local tennis courts
Great restaurant and punt station - hire punts for trips on the river Cherwell. A classic activity for a visit to Oxford.
52 locals recommend
Cherwell Boathouse
Bardwell RoadGreat restaurant and punt station - hire punts for trips on the river Cherwell. A classic activity for a visit to Oxford.
Cutteslowe Park Miniature Railway
41 Harbord RdFabulous fun for steam enthusiasts young and old.
Essentials
M&S Summertown Simply Food
242-254 Banbury Rd High quality supermarket
Tesco Express
263 Banbury Rd Supermarket
The Midcounties Co-operative
228-240 Banbury Rd Supermarket
Alcock Butchers
273A Banbury RdMeat, fish, bread, vegetables and more ...
Wild Honey
111 Magdalen RdFabulous food store and health food shop
Parks & Nature
Port Meadow
Walton Well RdLovely walks, wide open space and the river.
University Parks
South Parks RoadClassic traditional English park close to the City centre.
Alexandra Courts Children's Playground
Lovely children's playground
Arts & Culture
200-seat theatre, a public art gallery and studios for dance and drama.
10 locals recommend
The North Wall Arts Centre
South Parade200-seat theatre, a public art gallery and studios for dance and drama.
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetOne of the best museaums in Oxford.
Amazing eclectic collection of history from around the world.
120 locals recommend
Museum Of Natural History
Parks RoadAmazing eclectic collection of history from around the world.
Blenheim Palace
Awesome historic palace set in wonderful park land.
Getting Around
Oxford Railway Station
Park End Street Main Oxford train station - services to London Paddington.
Closest train station - services to Bicester and London Marylebone.
32 locals recommend
Oxford Parkway station
Closest train station - services to Bicester and London Marylebone.
Summertown Cycles
200-202 Banbury Rd Bikes hire and sales
Walton Street Cycles Ltd
78 Walton StBike hire, sales and repairs.
Oxford Tube
Express coach travel between Oxford and London.