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 Oxford's oldest pub |
6 Alfred Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4EH United Kingdom +44 1865 72 8164 |
This pub, established in 1242, claims to be Oxford's oldest. It is very small and its popularity ensures that it is often packed in the evening. Located off the High Street down Wheatsheaf Yard, it can also be reached down an alley off St Aldates, past Oxford Museum. You'll easily spot the pub by the cut-out of a chained bear adorning one of its white walls. The Bear serves real ales, and from noon to 3p fairly standard pub food is available. It shares an outside seating area with the nearby Wheatsheaf Pub. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The music won't drown you out |
Unit 3 Burlington House Little Clarendon Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2HS United Kingdom +44 1865 55 3543 |
The bar at the Beat Cafe is decorated with big black and white photos and seems to have a constant techno soundtrack on the go. However, don't let that make you think it's an uncomfortable or overly trendy kind of bar. On the contrary, it is as good for low-key coffees in the afternoon as it is for evening socialising. With its chessboard tables at the front, it often has a tranquil atmosphere which can be very relaxing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The Great Escape |
9a High Street Market Avenue 1 Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4DB United Kingdom +44 1865 24 6766 http://www.escape-oxford.co.uk |
Situated in the heart of the city, this is really a great escape. Wine, dine, dance or just observe the scene at Escape. With Thai, Morroccan, Japanese, and Mediterranean cuisine to choose from, the restaurant will surely please everyone's palate. Plonk yourself on one of the sofas while you enjoy your beer; or hangout at the bar sipping cocktails. Celebrating something special or just in the mood to splurge? Then, opt for some fine wine or finer champagne, both of which are brought from all over the world. Groove to the beats of hip-hop and R&B at the very hip nightclub. Certain nights are dedicated to jazz too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular after-show pub |
7 George Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2AT United Kingdom +44 1865 79 3380 |
Being opposite the Apollo Theatre, The Grapes makes for a natural stopping-off point after a show. A beautiful brass and mirror-bedecked watering hole, it is friendly and busy but despite its popularity you can nearly always find a table. The poster-caked ceiling is a shrine to theater and musicals and the furniture is comfy and leather-upholstered. The live blues or jazz accompaniment makes it one of the most relaxing places to drink in town. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oxford's comedy club |
Hythe Bridge Street Oxford OX1 2EW United Kingdom +44 870 787 0707 http://www.jongleurs.com/ |
Jongleurs is primarily a comedy club, featuring top stand-up acts from all over the UK and beyond. Unless you know your comedy acts well, there's a bit of pot luck involved, and the quality can vary. However, you're almost always guaranteed to find something you really like on the bill. From 11pm onwards, you can also enjoy a bit of music - the chrome-dominated bar is the perfect backdrop for a bit of after-show dancing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of Oxford's most popular pubs |
101 St Aldates Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1BT United Kingdom +44 1865 24 3034 |
The Old Tom (situated opposite Christ Church College) is one of Oxford's most famous and popular pubs. Its position and name clearly help it to pull in the passing tourist trade, but the pub is worth a visit in its own right. Its atmosphere is always calm and tranquil, bookish even, but don't be misled into thinking that this means dull. The Old Tom's Irish pub feel, with its superb Guinness and fine Irish whiskey could easily make you feel as though you have been whisked away to the Emerald Isle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fashionable and sophisticated bar |
92 - 94 High Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4BN United Kingdom +44 (0)1865 20 2505 http://www.quod.co.uk |
Self-consciously fashionable, Quod attempts to be sophisticated without being overly expensive. With real paintings on the walls and flattering lighting, it attracts a trendy, working crowd but will not alienate out-of-towners. The beer, as you might expect, only comes in bottles, but the wine is good and reasonably priced. This could be the place for a quiet yet stylish evening. It is so big that you can almost always find somewhere to sit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lively cocktail bar |
32 Walton Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6AA United Kingdom +44 1865 55 3732 |
Raoul's Bar is an old favourite on Walton Street. It sells the strongest and tastiest cocktails you could want, at very good prices. The music is loud, but once you're cosily ensconced in a nook, you won't mind the lively, busy ambience almost seems to demand the volume. While in some ways quite trendy, Raoul's is not at all intimidating as its décor gives it a mawkish charm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stunning cellar pub |
3-5 St Michael's Street Oxford OX1 2DR United Kingdom +44 1865 72 1523 |
The Three Goats Heads is a stunning town-centre pub. Entering by way of precarious stairs, you find yourself in a light, airy, but somehow suitably seedy cellar bar. The curious German lager they sell is both cheap and tasty, and makes for suitable fuel for a good night out. The boudoir-like upstairs is dominated by red velvet - this is certainly the place to visit if you want to linger over your beer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A pub worth tracking down |
4 Bath Place Holywell Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4SU United Kingdom +44 1865 24 3235 |
The Turf is one of Oxford's oldest pubs. It is accessible only down a narrow alley, nestling up against a section of the old city wall. For trivia buffs, this was the scene of the hero's courting in Thomas Hardy's, 'Jude the Obscure'. Inside, the low-ceilinged rooms are arranged on two levels. Outside, there are rows of benches in the courtyard, which is warmed by braziers in the winter. The Turf offers a good range of beers, lagers and real ales, plus mulled wine on colder nights. Food is served from noon until 8pm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For a quiet drink |
129 High Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4DF United Kingdom +44 1865 24 3276 |
The Wheatsheaf is hidden away down a tiny alley opposite the High Street entrances to the Covered Market, but it is marked by a barrel-sign hanging overhead. It has a reputation for being an old man's pub and is seldom busy. As a result, the atmosphere is quiet, especially if the juke box has been switched off. However, it does offer an excellent range of real ales. This makes it a good destination for a quiet drink, if not an exciting evening out. Standard pub food is served at lunchtime. There is also an outside seating area which is shared with The Bear. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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