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    Lamb & Flag

    4.1 (33 reviews)
    ModeratePubs
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Karl M.

    My wife and I came here because we are fans of the great writes C.S. Lewis and JRR Tolkien. The pub has a lovely atmosphere, but we were disappointed that there was nothing that mentioned either writer that was clearly visible. Doesn't have to be a big deal - but something would have been nice. We asked the guy at the bar about CS Lewis and Tolkien and he said - off the cuff like - ya, they apparently used to come here. The beer was fine. The sausage rolls and particularly the quiche my wife ordered were cold. Not sure that is usual, but we were not impressed.

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    Timothy H.

    The second C S Lewis pub, that let me Down .... They service not food after 6 O'clock what's the deal, I keep having a hard time getting good Pub food in Oxford. I hope you find better places.

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    My kind of pub. It has an interesting interior and is a great place for conversation.

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    11 years ago

    Serves great real ales in a lovely traditional setting. Also has a huge range of Belgian beers !!!

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    18 years ago

    lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and always an interesting conversation or two to eavesdrop on. one of my favs

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    17 years ago

    Haven't been here in years but it sounds like it hasn't changed at all. Traditional Oxford boozer with no pretensions.

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    18 years ago

    Great pub with consistently good beer. No annoying music so excellent for having a chat with friends.

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    Review Highlights - Lamb & Flag

    This is directly across the wide St Giles high street from the more famous Eagle and Child pub.

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    Three Goats Heads - 7/1/23 Indoor seating, bar in background

    Three Goats Heads

    4.1(15 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    £

    To my Yelp friend Dean C - While on my quest to help find the best UK breweries, I discovered this…read moreplace. Sorry, but it is again kinda far away from the downtown/touristy London area. Oxford, UK is a college (and tourist) town. Quality/Quantity - Beer was good, and more importantly one of the few breweries within walking distance to the many college campuses here. See pictures of the menu for both the brewery and guest beers. Kitchen was closed when I got here, but that was ok as I just wanted/needed a beer. Atmosphere - Events - See pictures. Small pub, brewery. Two floors. I think the upstairs is bigger? I never went up, sorry. Indoor/outdoor seating. I started indoors so I could be near the bar, LOL. Then I decided to have my next beer outside and people watched. Another beautiful day (see picture)! I preferred the outside seating over inside. Service - Good. Not sure if it is just me, but I noticed a lot of men sitting at the bar waiting for their wives to come back from shopping. And I was one of them, LOL. Price - I can't remember? But I think less than 5 pounds a beer/pint? It just does not matter sometimes. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success. Cool spot, I am surprised that there are not more breweries in a college town. I am sure there are many pubs, but you guys need more breweries!

    A wonderful pub with a great bartender. It was a pleasant place to have a pint on an afternoon.read more

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    Three Goats Heads - 7/1/23 Outdoor seating

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    7/1/23 Interior

    The Kings Arms - King's Arms Burger

    The Kings Arms

    3.7(75 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    One of the most iconic pubs in Oxford!…read more The food is okay, the drinks are reasonably priced, but the location is elite. It has that classic Oxford pub atmosphere that makes it worth visiting, especially if you're showing someone around the city or looking for a casual drink in a historic setting. There are outdoor tables, seating inside, and a smaller section in the back. During peak hours, it can get quite packed, so it is not always the easiest place to grab a table, but that also adds to the energy of the place. Overall, I would not necessarily come here expecting the best pub food in Oxford, but for the atmosphere, location, and quintessential Oxford experience, it is absolutely worth a stop.

    It's no surprise this pub is popular considering its location, but the quality of the food, drinks,…read moreand the people-watching make it great in its own right, not just because it's smack dab in the middle of Oxford. We found ourselves coming here again and again, as it was always nearby after a tour, or perfect for killing time before the next event. (in town for a family member's graduation) There's a few outdoor tables, and many little rooms inside with all types of seating options. We were a larger group with children in tow, and kept lucking out with the long table in the first room on the left. It does get rather busy at peak hours, but if you're patient or come at off peak hours, you'll snag a seat just fine. The fish & chips were a standout from all other fish & chips I had that trip. This is an American tourist review, so take that with a grain of salt, but we liked the food and the service was always friendly and quick.

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    View from an outside table.

    Gardeners Arms

    Gardeners Arms

    4.3(32 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    ££

    The Gardener's Arms" which was established in 2013. The meal we had was very good. The garlic…read moreflatbread [£2.90]- was nice- very garlicky. The Indian Thali platter- curry, tasty aloo sag (potato and a green), salad, mango chutney, basmati rice, pappadam [£10.95]. The medley mushroom pie- delicious puff pastry filled mixed mushrooms in a red wine and safe gravy served with Italian style roasted potatoes and mixed seasonal vegetables [£10.95]. Take a table each of which has one menu. When you decide what you want, go to the bar and order, pay and get your drinks. They will bring your food to you when ready. Credit cards are accepted.

    Offering your standard pub fare, vegetarian style, it served one of the best veggie burgers that…read moreI've ever had and I've had many from Boca to Morning Star. The veggie burger appeared and tasted like real beef. It's offered as a single or double where you can choose from different condiments such as garlic mayo, mango chutney, burger relish, curried mayo, chili sauce, or your standard mustard. It comes with a generous serving of chips (fries). For a veggie burger, it is surprisingly filling. This place made such an impression on Ryan S. and I that we came back a second time. I couldn't do another veggie burger but ordered the Greek Salad. Prices are a little higher than other places but they serve pretty big portions. Beers are solid. Have a seat out in the backyard if the weather is warm.

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