Guidebook for Oxford
Drinks & Nightlife
Cowley Road
Cowley RoadPlenty of cool bars down Cowley Road.
Such a lovely bar on Cowley Road. Great atmosphere & the best espresso martini's. Could spend hours here.
37 locals recommend
Cafe Tarifa
56-60 Cowley RdSuch a lovely bar on Cowley Road. Great atmosphere & the best espresso martini's. Could spend hours here.
Rose & Crown
14 North Parade AvenueLovely old Oxford pub.
The Gardener's Arms
39 Plantation RdGreat beer garden, lovely location.
I think this is the oldest & smallest pub in Oxford - drenched in history.
35 locals recommend
The Bear Tavern
6 Alfred StI think this is the oldest & smallest pub in Oxford - drenched in history.
The Baron
234 Cowley RdAffordable cocktails. Buzzy atmosphere.
This place has a good atmosphere for evening drinks and is good if you want a little dance too
Slug & Lettuce Oxford
1 Oxford CastleThis place has a good atmosphere for evening drinks and is good if you want a little dance too
The Marsh Harrier
40 Marsh RdLovely pub with a beer garden - laid back atmosphere.
Food Scene
Lovely village owned pub & restaurant. Great food and atmosphere. This pace is a 10 minute taxi ride or a lovely 30 minute county walk - great for a Sunday afternoon.
9 locals recommend
The Seven Stars
Lovely village owned pub & restaurant. Great food and atmosphere. This pace is a 10 minute taxi ride or a lovely 30 minute county walk - great for a Sunday afternoon.
Beetroot
166 Cowley RoadSells the best salad boxes and juices!
Quirky and awesome hotel/restaurant. 10 minute taxi ride away.
16 locals recommend
The Crazy Bear Stadhampton
Bear LaneQuirky and awesome hotel/restaurant. 10 minute taxi ride away.
Pizzeria Trattoria Mario
103 Cowley RdThe best most authentic Italian in Oxford!
Majliss
110 Cowley RdLovely Indian restaurant.
Just lovely. Great location to continue on to a bar crawl around Jericho.
19 locals recommend
British Cooking Oxford
5-11 Woodstock RdJust lovely. Great location to continue on to a bar crawl around Jericho.
Love this place. The food isn't cheap but it's lovely. You can go punting here in the right season, but it's open all year round for drinks and/or dinner. A little out of town but not far to walk ver to Jericho if you want to continue drinking after.
19 locals recommend
Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant
Bardwell RoadLove this place. The food isn't cheap but it's lovely. You can go punting here in the right season, but it's open all year round for drinks and/or dinner. A little out of town but not far to walk ver to Jericho if you want to continue drinking after.
Sightseeing
Lovely little farmhouse on the Thames river, a lovely walk. Sells food and drinks. Such a nice location.
61 locals recommend
Isis Farmhouse
The Towing PathLovely little farmhouse on the Thames river, a lovely walk. Sells food and drinks. Such a nice location.
There is so much to see in Oxford but I find this is a good starting point - you can jump off the bus on High Street, walk across to the Radcliffe camera - from here you're also close the the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the Bodlein Library, The Bridge of Sighs and the Turf Tavern - all historic landmarks in Oxford for various reasons.
62 locals recommend
Radcliffe Camera
Radcliffe SquareThere is so much to see in Oxford but I find this is a good starting point - you can jump off the bus on High Street, walk across to the Radcliffe camera - from here you're also close the the Church of Saint Mary the Virgin, the Bodlein Library, The Bridge of Sighs and the Turf Tavern - all historic landmarks in Oxford for various reasons.
Parks & Nature
Shotover Country Park
Old RoadGreat for long walks through woodland - very peaceful.
A great place to relax, set beside the beautiful Christ Church college.
76 locals recommend
Christ Church Meadow
A great place to relax, set beside the beautiful Christ Church college.
River Cherwell
You can walk along this river in many areas, very picturesque.
This is a lovely place to walk. You could start by crossing the river here in Iffley then walk along the Thames into town, you'll arrive at St Aldates.
23 locals recommend
Iffley Lock
Church WayThis is a lovely place to walk. You could start by crossing the river here in Iffley then walk along the Thames into town, you'll arrive at St Aldates.
Arts & Culture
Free to get in (you can leave a donation) - it's literally amazing. For all ages. So much to see and learn about here and it is in a gorgeous building.
120 locals recommend
Museum Of Natural History
Parks RoadFree to get in (you can leave a donation) - it's literally amazing. For all ages. So much to see and learn about here and it is in a gorgeous building.
Shopping
Cute Alice in Wonderland just across the road from Christ Church - must visit!
6 locals recommend
Alice’s Shop
83 St Aldate'sCute Alice in Wonderland just across the road from Christ Church - must visit!
Westgate Oxford
Queen StreetCurrently being renovated - opening Autumn 2017.
Fudge Kitchen
5 Broad StThe best fudge around and service with a smile. Great for gifts too.
An iconic market/mall type place - a selection of unique stores selling all sorts of bits and bobs.
126 locals recommend
Oxford Covered Market
Market StreetAn iconic market/mall type place - a selection of unique stores selling all sorts of bits and bobs.
Tesco Superstore
Ambassador AvenueEssentials
Lidl
Watlington RoadSPAR Greater Leys
Dunnock Way