Côte Brasserie

Somewhat hard to find secret :-) well worth the time and its history. Expect mostly small rooms…read moreinside (but cool in the summertime) and lots of outside tables. Covers a fair amount of rooms/space in between the buildings etc. It's however a Greene King owned location now so perhaps not the flexibility of drinks as others. I don't try the food in this trip, but tried the Greene King IPA (the defacto US "Budweiser" sold beer in over 2500 pubs owned by them, but better than an US mass sold beer), and then a local Reggie's Turf beer. You can use the Greene King (GK) mobile app to order (QR code on each table), and there is an open bar area (with a low ceiling) to order some locals that are not in the GK app. Service is friendly and courteous! What I have experienced so far is that the WiFi is the same in any Greene King (GK) owned location :-)

OLD, OLD, OLD. So much history. Even though I'm sure lots of tourists weave their way through…read morealleys to get here, nothing about this bar felt touristy. We sat in the beer garden, and around us college kids chatted, a couple next to us was maybe on a first date?, just people of all types. And we drank. Drank in the warmth of the early fall day. Drank in welcome gulps, or quiet glugs. Drank away the beginnings of what would be a long day. Drank away the start of what would be a long night. Just a fun as hell kinda place. And old too. Some parts of the building have been there since the 1300s. And if you love history, or Hollywood, it's said that C.S. Lewis , Stephen Hawking, and Bill Clinton used to hang out (not together LOL). And where Billy boy allegedly "didn't inhale." Ahhh the 90s, am I right?

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1381 Ale

White Horse

4.0(45 reviews)

The White Horse pub first opened as The Mermaid in 1591, changed its name a handful of times, but…read moresettled on White Horse ever since the 1830's. Thanks to its central location and tons of history, it seems like this pub has suffered at the hands of tourists like myself in recent years. The interior is smaller than other pubs I visited, but could be downright cozy if it weren't for the people coming in, looking around, and then leaving after taking a photo or two. (Maybe I just caught a tour bus day) They have 8-10 beers on tap, offer wine, and was told that the fish & chips are tip top, though we just had a few pints on our visit. Service at the bar was friendly and prompt, and we snagged one of the few tables available to sit and people watch. Overall White Horse is a fine small pub and well worth a visit if you love historic buildings/businesses. You can be the judge of the rest.

Great spot to pop in for some drinks. Loved the outdoor seating and the bartender (Alexa? Alexis?)…read morewas fabulous!

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The Ivy Oxford Brasserie

4.0(27 reviews)

The Ivy is always a pleasure regardless of location. Very special decor, excellent menu, great…read morevegan options and a wonderful children's menu. Definitely a special experience for the whole family.

Food was very nicely prepared, fresh ingredients and thoughtful presentation. The service was…read moretouch and go with the original waitress 'disappearing (not to be seen again after taking order). Bread was delicious and a full baked loaf which made for a nice following day breakfast add on. Though this was meant to be as a starter for table, it was the last item brought to table after mains were started to be eaten; the floor manager (?) apologised and offered to remove from bill. All in all a nice dinner after the matinee play.

Toliet

Tomato Salad

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Beautiful interior

Quod Restaurant & Bar

3.8(63 reviews)

0.4 mi

•£££

I stayed at Old Bank Hotel for 4 nights and ended up having all my breakfasts and a afternoon creme…read moretea and a couple dinners at Quod. Loved it. Service was great, the menu is varied enough you can try some different things, and the wine/cocktail list is good as well. Def have a reservation for weekend nights as the place is bustling. The lamb chops are outstanding for dinner, as is the fish du jour. For breakfast you can't go wrong with the full English breakfast or the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. Get a French Press of coffee, a bowl of fruit and the newspaper and take your time watching the bustle on High Street. Amazing location on High Street right across from Radcliffe Camera. Interior has old world feel to it, and there is some really interesting art work on walls, keeping the eclectic feeling of the hotel itself at heart. It's a bit expensive compared to other places near it, but gracious and solid experience. I'd go back for a nice sit down breakfast, lunch, dinner or afternoon tea even if I wasn't staying at the Old Bank.

A classy and elegant option in central Oxford with good real air con (very important in summer) and…read morea yard in the back. Delicious tender cod. Love their gin and tonic sorbet; perfect during the heat wave. Friendly and attentive service.

Afternoon tea

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The Royal Oak

4.2(25 reviews)

0.5 mi

Charming, cozy tavern on Oxford's Woodstock Road…read more We came for a proper Sunday Roast and a proper Sunday Roast is what we found. The Sticky Toffee Pudding with ginger ice cream was a really good variation from the usual vanilla ice cream.

We stopped in at The Royal Oak for dinner and drinks with a group of 4 adults and 2 kids and had a…read moregreat time. The pub was busy but not packed by any means, and the majority of the patrons seemed to be locals and students, besides us American tourists of course. There's so many room layouts and seating options that you're bound to find a spot that seems just right. We found a table and ordered some pints and plates at the bar. Drink wise, they have the ales, beers, ciders and wines you'd expect, if not more, but I also spotted a chalk board listing out various cocktails to boot. Their menu offers the standard pub fare, fish & chips, pies, bangers & mash, etc. but there was also a handful of more exotic choices. We shared a bite of each others' plate and this was probably my favorite pub food stop of our trip. I had the Steak & Ale pie, and it was one of the best I've had. Great pub!

Sticky toffee pudding with ginger ice cream

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Sunday roast

Boswells Tea Room & Cafe

4.5(2 reviews)

0.2 mi

Excellent tearoom, overlooked. They have a big range of lovely cakes. Good selection of teas…read more(although would like to see camomile) and soft drinks as well as wines. Afternoon tea very good value & sparkling white wine also an option. Breakfast and lunch set menu options that also offer good value that I am yet to try but is certainly on my list! Staff very friendly and go out of their way to be helpful and make you feel welcomed.

Visiting Oxford on our way back to New York, my cousin made sure we had tea and scones at Boswells…read more Lovely room. Excellent scones. Historic establishment.

Some of the comfy seats

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The Chequers

4.0(1 review)

This was a pleasant stop after walking around Oxford. This pub is one of the oldest pubs in…read moreOxford. The server told us it used to be a monks monastery and then a brothel in it's hay day! They have a very nice outer courtyard.

Their courtyard

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The interior

The Eagle and Child

3.8(142 reviews)

I expected to encounter difficulty in finding a table on a Tuesday afternoon (traditionally when…read more"The Inklings" would meet for their weekly congregations). Yet within minutes, my friend and I were escorted and seated at a table directly underneath several artifacts, photos and letters adorning the walls behind us, that once belonged to the literary giants (such as J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and others) that once frequented this charming tavern. Once again (as was a frequent occurrence during my tour of the UK), I partook of the Shepherd's Pie and a glass of tomato juice (confession: I'm not much of a beer or ale imbiber; apologies for my ignorance to those who are true connoisseurs of the hopped and malted brews, and for the offense of ordering such an abomination in a pub...haha!). In truth, coming here was more of a pilgrimage for a life-long Tolkien aficionado, than anything having to do with drinking or eating. And yet, in raising a glass in toast to my literary heroes, in the hallowed halls where they once gathered, I felt warm sense of kinship, and thankfulness, for such an amazing opportunity.

It's a historic Oxford pub known mainly for its previous patrons, JR Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Lewis…read moreCarol. The pubs is well lined with photos of the authors and it's a nice place to pause and wonder what these illustrious minds would have been drinking in their time. There are better pubs with better bears like The Turf Tavern, but still, the atmosphere makes this a great spot to pause, gather your thoughts and drink some real ale.

Fish and chips

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Golden Cross Cafe

4.5(2 reviews)

0.2 mi

Place: It's a quaint location for our lunch--a large house, blue windows, hip servers, nestled in a…read morecorner a little off the main streets. There's an upstairs as well. I loved the decorations. The whimsical, romantic details were perfect for a quiet date, as evident by the couple in the corner opposite from us. If I live in the area, I can see myself grabbing coffee there with friends. I love the quotes on the wall and the humor in them. I love the books in the corners, the windows that allow plenty of chances for people watching and the lighthearted atmosphere. The service was great and friendly. 5 stars. Food: Portions were generous and prices were decent. The presentation was nice. The food wasn't anything to write home about. I recognize that I'm a little biased and prefer more creative(?) food, so the favors were a bit too tame for me. I prefer a little more kick in my food. For what we paid, I think it was fair. If I were looking for a wow experience, this wouldn't be the place. I'd give the food 3 stars.

This is the first place my boyfriend and I stopped once we arrived. Excellent location - just off…read moreof Cornmarket Road - quiet, peaceful, and delicious delicious DELICIOUS coffee and sandwiches. Couldn't have picked a better early morning stop!

Order at the counter

Sandwiches and tea

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Pinar A.

11 years ago

We had a day trip to Oxford and we were wondering in the streets when we came across this lovely restaurant. The three meal deal for £11.95 caught our attention and we went back there after strolling in the city. The staff was very helpful and professional. The food was excellent. No other restaurant excited us this much with every piece that was served on our table. It was a great experience from the start. We ended up spending 50 something pounds and it was worth every single penny. read more

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