25 entries across places, people, and walks.
The original Ben's Cookies — baked fresh in the Covered Market since 1984, famous far beyond Oxford.
Oxford's beating heart since 1774 — over 50 independent stalls under one historic roof.
Where the Inklings met — Tolkien and Lewis's local on St Giles'.
Oxford's quintessential student pub — Young's ales on Holywell Street, opposite the Bodleian.
A thatched riverside pub reached via a walk across Port Meadow.
Inspector Morse's local, perched over a weir on the Thames at Wolvercote — come for the view, stay for the atmosphere.
A well-hidden pub, tucked down a medieval alleyway behind the Bodleian.
Loose-leaf teas and freshly roasted coffees in the Covered Market — the smell alone is worth the detour.
A proper traditional butcher in the Covered Market — locally sourced meat, hand-cut to order.
A civilised wine bar hidden down Friars Entry — the name is accurate, the escape from the crowds is real.
Formerly the Angel & Greyhound — relaunched under Morgan Pub Collective with craft beer and a strong beer garden.
An independent bakery in the Covered Market — honest cakes, pastries, and bakes without the artisan price tag.
A proper pub hiding in plain sight on the High Street — the 15th-century beams are the real deal.
A warm-hearted backstreet local between Cowley and Iffley Roads — the garden alone is worth the detour.
A fully vegetarian pub on a Jericho backstreet — with a garden that lives up to the name.
A big riverside pub at Folly Bridge — the terrace over the Thames is the whole point.
A proper village pub in Headington Quarry — the kind of place C.S. Lewis would have walked to, because he did.
A tiny Jericho backstreet bistro serving French-inflected food in an intimate setting.
A serious cheese counter in the Covered Market — British and European artisan cheeses, cut to order.
A village green pub in Wolvercote — proper ale, proper food, properly relaxed.
Jericho's brunch-to-cocktails pub — a Cranham Street all-day spot with craft beer and a courtyard.
North Parade's anchor pub — a proper local where the landlord knows every regular by name.
A Cowley Road all-rounder — good burgers, craft beer, and a garden that earns its keep.
A solid Jericho local — unpretentious, reliable, and always good for a quiet pint.
Oxford's board game cafe — over 2,500 games, a bar, and someone on hand to explain the rules.