Not sure about the mediocre reviews below. The food was hot and delish, the servers were so nice,…read moreand the ambiance was fun. I'll be back!

Nice little pub in Summertown. Spent a while here at the end of exams in December, and I don't…read moreknow if it would make me take the walk to Summertown just for the pub, but it will probably be the place I stop when I am in Summertown already. Two rooms, good enough beers on tap, great service and a friendly atmosphere. Good place to bring a group if you are in the area.

Came here for lunch. Chose their soup deal which was a Mediterranean fish soup with mussels &…read moregarlic crostini. It was nothing like I had expected. The soup was bland and watery and I suppose all the ingredients were just run in the blender. I'm not sure if it had mussels or not. The garlic crostini ended up being a couple of white bread slices and a chunk of butter, nothing with garlic. I don't think I will return. It's a shame, since the atmosphere was nice and relaxing.

The food here was AMAZING!!! it was absolutely delicious! two of us had the vegan burger and wow…read more.. speechless. it was so realistic and moist it actually felt and tasted like real meat. hands down one of the best burger i've ever had. the fish and chips were delicious too, and the chunky chips were perfectly crispy and fluffy on the inside. really nice atmosphere, moody lighting and amazing service! the waiters were very helpful and attentive when we were struggling to take a photo with our chips! loved it. MWAH

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.

decent pub and meat pies, a little bit away from the downtown, but that makes it a bit less…read moretouristy. Service was very nice to this foreigner, trundling in with suitcases because I couldn't get into my room yet. I meant to come back during my week in Oxford, but it will have to wait until my next trip

I spent a few days in Oxford last week and was introduced to this pub while there. And though I…read morevisited as many pubs as I could on my trip, this was the only one I came back to more than once. Great vibe, very nice staff. Was not able to try the food but I will on future trips.

A hidden gem in Oxford's history…read more Truly, a hidden gem. I almost don't want to write this because I want it kept hidden for as long as possible! Service was great in a bustling dining room. This 19th-century tavern is nothing short of charming and cozy, serving some fantastic meals. You can't go wrong with their Steak & Ale Pie and Fish & Chips.

The Turf Tavern is Oxford's second oldest pub, as it was founded in 1381! It's a hidden spot down a…read moremeandering alleyway located against the mediaeval remains of Oxford's city walls. The interior is downright medieval with low ceilings (watch your head!), low lights, and plenty of seating. They also have an open and airy beer garden for better weather days. You can either order at the bar, or use their QR code at the tables to order online which was helpful. The pub food was great, the pints kept pouring, and we made some new friends in a very old pub. Come for the history and stay for a proper pub experience. It's definitely worth the trouble of seeking this one out.

Est. in 1242, the oldest pub in Oxford did not disappoint. Enter into a cozy, low-ceilinged old…read morewood bar with plenty of character. There is indoor seating in the room next to the bar, along with outdoor seating resembling a beer garden that also has a covered outdoor section. I enjoyed my sirloin English roast while having a few beers with friends. Will definitely come back if I'm ever back in Oxford.

Great to check out while in Oxford. Opens at noon. Sat in the patio and had fish and chips. Service…read morewas friendly. Inside the pub is tiny and quaint with low ceiling: it makes sense given its 700+ years old.

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

This is a lovely pub, inside and out, in an idyllic setting on the River Cherwell on the outskirts…read moreof Oxford. It is in a rural setting on the river ye an easy walk along the footpaths which are along the river, from the heart of the town and the university. There is a large seating area outside on the grass down to the river, partly shaded, plus a paved patio right at the back of the building, with lots of nice seating. The food is good, service was good. We had nice pea soup and other starters. It's a Butcombe Brewery pub and had several cask ales, including Butcombe Bitter, which was well kept. The place is also very famous for fans of the Morse shows, including Lewis and Endeavour, for it features repeatedly in the shows where Morse and Lewis, and later Lewis and Hathaway go several times. Most famous of these is the important scene in the Morse episode The Remorseful Day where Morse recites the poem by A.E. Housman sitting on the patio in back of the pub overlooking the grass and river. For fans of the shows, it is worth visiting for that reason alone.

Great pub to take children to in warm weather as they have a huge garden. Though you do have to…read morewatch the smaller ones as there is quite a lot of river for them to fall in. We no longer punt to here now that we no longer know anyone with free access to punts (a good reason for befriending a student is they get to use punts on the cheap). But it is a nice walk from Marston or the centre along the river path. It is much harder to drive to since you seem to be going round in circles but it is worth it on a sunny evening. though it can get VERY busy.

Unfortunately not open. This has been a favorite place to visit when in Oxford. The "Toad in the…read moreHole" was a favorite as well as the traditional fish and chips. Too bad it doesn't seem to have a future considering its colorful past.

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.

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.

Bijou and very old pub tucked under Blackwells. Bedevilled by tourist hordes much of the time (…read morelast visit it was notably a gaggle of dyed hair American pseudo students discussing what to be offended by next, while talking too loud , not understanding anything they've seen, and getting in everyone's way). However, if you're willing to brave that sort of thing, or are there at a quieter time, get yourself a pint of Guinness and a hot pastrami sandwich. You can thank me later.