Oxford's Best Historic Pubs
Head of the River
This is a popular outdoor summer venue (right on the river, heatlamps available), much frequented by students. It may get busy around times of rowing events!! The Head of the River has 12 hotel rooms if you dont feel up to staggering home.
Opening Times
Opening Time: 11.30am - 11pm; Sun 12 noon - 10.30pm Food served:daily: 12 noon - 9pm; Sun: 12 noon - 10.30pm
Contact Details
Tel: 01865 721600 Fax: 01865 726158 E-mail: headoftheriver@fullers.co.uk
Address
Folly Bridge,St Aldates, Oxford,OX1 4LB
Website
Head of the River
Opening Times
Opening Time: 11.30am - 11pm; Sun 12 noon - 10.30pm Food served:daily: 12 noon - 9pm; Sun: 12 noon - 10.30pm
Contact Details
Tel: 01865 721600 Fax: 01865 726158 E-mail: headoftheriver@fullers.co.uk
Address
Folly Bridge,St Aldates, Oxford,OX1 4LB
Website
Head of the River
Royal Oak
Very inoffensive pub with endless nooks and crannies, exposed beams, and friendly staff.
Opening Times
Opening hours: Open 11.30-11, Sun 12-10.30.
Contact Details
Tel: 01865 310187
Address
42-44 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT
Website
Royal Oak
Opening Times
Opening hours: Open 11.30-11, Sun 12-10.30.
Contact Details
Tel: 01865 310187
Address
42-44 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT
Website
Royal Oak
The Bear Inn
The Bear is the oldest pub in Oxford, and is also one of the smallest - this venue is not for the tall as the ceiling is very, very low. Most remember the pub for its collection of ties displayed on the wall.
Opening Times
Opening hours: Mon - Sat 11am - 11pm, Sun 12 noon - 10.30pm
Contact Details
Tel: 01865 728164
Address
6 Alfred St, Oxford, OX1 4EH
Website
The Bear Inn
Opening Times
Opening hours: Mon - Sat 11am - 11pm, Sun 12 noon - 10.30pm
Contact Details
Tel: 01865 728164
Address
6 Alfred St, Oxford, OX1 4EH
Website
The Bear Inn
The Oxford Retreat
Posh new gastropub occupying the space formerly home to the Antiquity Hall.
Contact Details
Tel: 01865 250309 Email: info@theoxfordretreat.com
Address
1-2 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, OX1 2EW
Website
The Oxford Retreat
Contact Details
Tel: 01865 250309 Email: info@theoxfordretreat.com
Address
1-2 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford, OX1 2EW
Website
The Oxford Retreat
The Trout Inn
Rambling riverside pub in the attractive village of Wolvercote, an hours walk across Port Meadow. One will find peacocks, extensive outdoor seating, a pretty bridge joining the terrace to a private garden on the other side of the river. It is VERY popular in summer, especially with students taking visiting parents.
Opening Times
Opening hours: Mon - Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun 12 noon - 10.30pm.
Contact Details
Tel: 01865 302071 Email: pubs@davidsingleton.co.uk
Address
195 Godstow Road, Lower Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PN
Website
The Trout Inn
Opening Times
Opening hours: Mon - Sat 11am - 11pm; Sun 12 noon - 10.30pm.
Contact Details
Tel: 01865 302071 Email: pubs@davidsingleton.co.uk
Address
195 Godstow Road, Lower Wolvercote, Oxford, OX2 8PN
Website
The Trout Inn
The Turf Tavern
Old pub with two busy bars and 3 outdoor courtyards. Numbered among drunken poet Dylan Thomas haunts when in Oxford, this is truly a favourite amongst the student community.
Opening Times
Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 11-11pm, Sun 12-10:30pm.
Contact Details
Tel: 01865 243235
Address
4-7 Bath Place, Oxford, OX1 3SU
Website
The Turf Tavern
Opening Times
Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 11-11pm, Sun 12-10:30pm.
Contact Details
Tel: 01865 243235
Address
4-7 Bath Place, Oxford, OX1 3SU
Website
The Turf Tavern



