Delicious dinner with a gorgeous view overlooking Oxford! Our servers were very attentive. We…read moreenjoyed the chicken basket, katsu chicken, egg fried rice, and pulled beef. We can recommend them all!

Incredible all round. The ambiance is great, and the drinks are incredible. I can recommend the…read moreHipflask Slow-jam, the Old Fashioned, and the Pipe Dream, the Manhattan and the Espresso Martini. What sets The Alchemist apart is the service. The mixologists really know their stuff and don't only mix great cocktails but are fun to talk to. I recommend you find a seat at the bar, introduce yourself and enjoy! #dontmiss #oxford #thealchemist

Absolutely fabulous. We loved the dark wood and brown leather decor throughout but the winners were…read morethe cocktails. You can tell there's an incredible amount of love made the cocktails. They're fun and delicious. Our servers were patient and kind, and delightful music was playing throughout the night.

Raoul's just opened again after some time away. It was a really great place to spend time with…read morefriends and get a drink or two. Our table ordered quite a range and enjoyed all that we had. The gyoza/spring roll bites were also a good addition. Great place to have a drink without the pretension or blasting music of other places. Particularly impressed with the work of Tim and Talulah, our servers this evening. They were friendly and fantastic.

This is the best karaoke pub I have ever been to! The staff and regulars here are amazing.read more

Cannot say enough great things about this place and the staff and ownership…read more I had a team of colleagues from the US in town for a sales meeting and we were determined to do karaoke to celebrate making our sales goals. Even though this business was closed due to the bank holiday, they opened just for us so we could celebrate. Space was excellent, drinks are great, and again, the staff could not have been nicer and more accommodating. Looking forward to going back to Oxford soon so I can hit the Mad Hatter again!

This place is fantastic. The cocktails are pretty good- the barstaff know what they're doing. The…read moreprice is also unbeatably cheap. I love the dim lighting and comfy couches/chairs. There's a pool table upstairs and a romantic little widow nook. Why four stars you ask? So. Many. Stains. on the chairs/couches so it kind of creeped me out. The cocktails are also a bit more on the sweet side than what a solid, balanced cocktail should be. This place is great for groups. Upstairs can be closed off for private functions and a respectable cost. Also: UNI STUDENTS PAY ATTENTION: flash your student ID and get Happy Hour rates for much of the week (excluding Friday/Saturday).

This is an excellent upscale bar in Oxford, one of the best around. The drinks are great and not…read moretoo pricey during their happy hour. The ambiance and lighting make it a nice place to be. This would be a five-star review without question, but the staff were once rude to me. It wasn't such a big deal, but afterwards it made it hard to look at the place as the "go-to" spot my friends and I once had.

My favorite bar / place to party in Oxford!…read more This is a super spacious, BEAUTIFUL building. It was originally an old church that's since been refurbished. You can still admire the beautiful stained glass windows, though. There's a ton of space to mingle with friends or strangers. When we came at night it tended to be dimly lit with loud music playing, definitely a club type atmosphere, so you could get lost in the crowd pretty easily. Of course, they may have since changed that vibe since it's been a few years since I visited...but I loved it at the time. The friendly bar staff also fixed me the best White Russian I've ever had, too, so that definitely helps with the nostalgia factor. :)

A church converted into a pizza and beer and wine spot, this spot made a tasty thin crust pizza…read more There's come cool, hopefully, local art adorning the walls. At 7 p.m., the place was empty. Man, if this was the states, everybody and their mother would be waiting for a table. One pizza is about medium size and just enough for one person. My only small complaint was that it was extra oily but take a napkin and sop it up. Indoor and outdoor seating available.

Best bar in Oxford. Highly recommend the bartenders, they were awesome, never creepy, and gave us…read moreshots on the house (which was exceptionally kind). We're from the USA, and will be back every night until we leave!

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Once you summit the stairs to the rooftop pub and restaurant, you're rewarded with one of the best…read morepanoramic views in Oxford, including the Radcliffe Camera and the University Church of St Mary the Virgin. The view was so impressive that I visited the Varsity Club twice in just a few days. The waiting staff were very friendly, and I enjoyed the salmon and potatoes along with a Camden Pale Ale. Overall, a great experience!

Terrific rooftop bar that is perfect for happy hour. Nice prices on delicious drinks during happy…read morehour. Nice views!

Ambiance is worth the entire dining experience! Steak and lobster was fantastic, though the…read moreutensils were lame. Don't let the dark alley upon entering deter you from a great foodie experience!

Probably the best restaurant in central Oxford at the moment, located moments off Cornmarket.Food…read moreis broadly "modern European"; on my visit there was a brisk trade in oysters ( Irish, wonderful) and lobsters. On our visit the menu also boasted a terrine and potted shrimp as starters, and mains such as rabbit, coq au vin, and whole plaice from Brixham. I had the latter, which was delicately sauced ( butter, lemon, chives) and expertly cooked. Desserts included a superb chocolate lava cake with pistachio ice cream. Very serviceable wine list, which includes a smattering of somewhat more unusual wines.

Happy hour from 5-9pm!…read more Drinks are half off so take full advantage of it. Need I say more?! They have some interesting drinks to try. I'm a lightweight and not much of a drinker so I stuck with a Creme Brûlée. Delicious but a tad strong. Tables are along the perimeter of the bar and can get filled up quick.

Very nice place to go during happy hour 5-9. Cocktails are around £4-5 and a shaker (to share,…read moreabout 4 full glasses) is about £10 during happy hour. Definitely great value for money. Tho avoid Friday and Sat night at this place - way too packed, but then again anywhere in the central is packed at those times. Other comment suggested this place may be pretentious, I disagree. I've been to this place in sports outfit, in hoodies or in cocktail dresses. I get the same welcome from the waiters everytime - beer may not be the best drink here tho. I personally would recommend getting shakers if your budget is tight.

Wonderful food, excellent and friendly service and a fun, lively atmosphere. What else could one…read moreask for? I absolutely loved my meal here. Well done!

We had really good time there - staff was very friendly and welcoming; the menu was so extensive I…read morewanted to order everything! On top of that they had Caribbean Sunday roasts, so even more to choose from. When the food arrived it was finger-licking delicious! We all ordered different dishes and all thoroughly enjoyed those! As a cherry on top, desserts were a scrumptious finishing touch - you can chose from fried plantains to more traditional cheesecakes.