Absolutely fabulous. We loved the dark wood and brown leather decor throughout but the winners were the 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. read more

Raoul's just opened again after some time away. It was a really great place to spend time with friends 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. read more

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Loved the drinks. It wasn't too busy when I came that night so there was ample seating. The place looked like most bars, but it was a little dirty read more

This was a brand new bar when I was at college and living in Oxford in the early 1980s. It was way ahead of its time, serving "cocktails" in the classic sense several decades before the trend of martini bars. As a kid it was fun to experience drinks that had been forgotten about since perhaps the 1950s. I was happy to see Raoul's still running when I revisited in 2017. A class act all round. read more

I really don't know what to say that wont just be a repeat of the other 5 star reviews I've yet to have something I didn't like. The fries are delicious. The staff is ultra friendly. Nice slick venue. At this point I do not think there is anywhere better in Oxford to go for drinks. read more

Delicious look of every cocktail for really reasonable price which is unusual for such a high quality cocktail bar in this location with friendly bartenders and quite modern look read more

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Quite simply the best cocktail bar in Oxford and possibly one of my all time favourite drinking places. You are certainly getting more than what you pay for (even though it is pricy for a drink). The bar staff really know what they are doing, they use quality alcohol and ingredients, and on top of their extensive cocktail list (it is literally a book!) they know many more. As mentioned in another review the Red Barron is one of the best I have tried but personally I recommend asking for "The Last Word". It's not on the list but I have yet to try a better cocktail!! read more

How has no one already reviewed Raoul's? Raoul's is something of an Oxford legend because of its seemingly neverending cocktail menu that's filled with all sorts of yummy delights. It usually takes me a good 10 minutes to decide on what I want, but almost everything I've tried there has been noteworthy. Raoul's menu even makes English boys -- who usually claim to be beer-only types -- man up and order a girly looking cocktail. They're just that good. I still fantasize about the Red Baron (which is made of strawberries, cherry vodka, vanilla sugar, and Mozart chocolate liqueur). My friend swears by the Kolonial (which is sweet, sour, and coconutty, just the way she likes it). And I'm also a huge fan of the Pear and Port Collins, which is the first drink I ever tried there. The only thing that would make this place even better would be if they offered happy hour prices -- their cocktails can be killer on a student budget! read more

Six quid for a delicious cocktail made right and with quality liquor? SOLD. I'll have one of each please. I wish...But it's probably better that I did not try. I stuck to two cocktails: the Red Baron and a gorgeous grapefruit one that I can't remember the name of. The Red Baron was like drinking a chocolate covered strawberry through a straw. Absolutely beautiful. But the grapefruit one was my favorite. I could have easily put a few away of those. My wallet thanked me that I didn't. Maybe next time. If in Oxford go here. Go, go, go, go. Just go. Best cocktails I've had in a long time. read more

Very hip cocktail bar. Atmosphere is very cozy and mellow. Easy walk to this location from the city center. I like it...but don't love it. Going to visit again... read more

The gist: Cocktail bar Who to go with: Friends, potential new partner, even a business date if you go at the right time. When to go: Before a night out, or even before dinner - definitely not enough seats for later. What to get: They do all the usual cocktails and lots of their own. The white chocolate martini one is my favourite, despite not normally liking martini. Their non-alcoholic fruit cocktails are really good as well. The good bits: Yummy cocktails Good service Sofas! Good quality The bad bits: Crowded Not very exciting decor There are cheaper cocktail places not too far away The name read more

Im going to throw a spanner in the works. people seem to love this place, so me and my two girlie pals went here for a nite out. It is a cocktail bar and the list IS quite extensive so thats good. However, on the two times ive been here (i got dragged there the 2nd time) the atmosphere has lacked, the drinks were a little expensive for their quantity and the place is really claustrophobic. On the up side the service was okay. A lot of my pals as i said, really like it here - so it may be that i just picked two of its worst nites. I went once at the weekend (when it was semi full) and once in the week when we were nearly the only people there. The decor is nice and clean. read more

I quite like this place. But i cant really afford to go that often, they are quite pricey. It's a fav with my friends after a meal out though. I like the like the decor and the feel of the place, Staff are always cheery and enthusiastic. x read more

Raouls is utterly fantastic. No question. Fabulous cocktails, about the same price you'd pay elsewhere in Oxford. It is decked out retro style with browns and creams and interesting shapes. Get there early because it is very popular and it would be a shame not to try out their range of seating - from bar stools to comfy sofa style seats. There is definately A LOT to differentiate it from other cocktail bars - it's size, lay out, huge cocktail menu, professional staff, music, atmosphere and fantastic original design. Check it out! read more

This place does cocktails pure and simple. Each cocktail is about £5 - £6 which is about right for the quality ingredients they use with good quality based foundation alcohol (rum, whisky, vodka etc) They take good time preparing the drinks and the staff know what they are doing, I think they even run courses on making good cocktails here. The menu must have in the region of 60 cocktail split into themed sections which sort of helps you choose, but if you just liked Rum cocktails then this menu would not help at all. It's a small bar area and with each drink taking a few mins to prepare can make it feel very crowded as you step inside but there is plenty of leather sofas at the back. It had a dark and sultry feel so is not really the place to go and meet new people Had 4 drinks and all very good and clearly had to write this review the next morning - LOL Good for after dinner drinks if you have been eating locally read more

This place is really something special - I love it. This is definitely the best cocktail bar in Oxford (apparently, it has one sister Bar in New York!). Every one I've had as been spot on perfect - always rich and never watery, mixed by well trained staff and designed with care. My favourites include the tall watermelon cocktail, really refreshing, the espresso martini and the white chocolate martini - so rich! The service is excellent - very polite, really quick and they always appreciate your custom. Head over early on weekends, as it'll get very busy! Recently refurbished, this is a great place to hang out and relax with some great drinks. Also I great list of non-alcholic drinks for the drivers in the group. read more

This is a nice cocktail bar. Wide range of cocktails and not too pricey! It is a standard location as we move our way into oxford!

Hands down the best cocktail bar in Oxford. The menu is miles with good variety. A lot of my friends complain about the mixologists being acerbic or whatever but I barely even notice because I'm already drunk on the rad cocktails they made me. read more

Love it. A real sunny evenning bar with the best cocktails in Oxford

Visited Raoul's for the first time a few weeks ago, the atmosphere was excellent and the list of cocktails almost endless...yet I still managed unintentionally to always choose the biggest ones with giant arrays of umbrellas, marsh mallows, sprials of fruit, sparklers etc! More importantly, every cocktail was very nice and went down a treat, and the pricing was very reasonable considering the care and attention you can clearly see going into preparing each one. Will definitely be returning to this fine establishment when next in Oxford. read more

By far the best cocktail bar in Oxford. Staff are mega and the cocktails are epic. Could not recommend it more!