Guidebook for Oxfordshire
Food Scene
Truck Store
101 Cowley RdGreat little coffee shop
Magdalen Arms Oxford
243 Iffley RdTraditional English Pub - fab food and beers
The Jolly Postboys
22 Florence Park RdNice local pub with good food and garden
A classic oxford spot - great for breakfast lunch or dinner
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British Cooking Oxford
5-11 Woodstock RdA classic oxford spot - great for breakfast lunch or dinner
Some of the best Spanish food we've eaten (and we lived in spain for years!)
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Arbequina
72-74 Cowley RdSome of the best Spanish food we've eaten (and we lived in spain for years!)
Great pub for brunch or cheap eats such as burgers and pizza
87 helybéli ajánlásával
The Rusty Bicycle
28 Magdalen RdGreat pub for brunch or cheap eats such as burgers and pizza
A rustic, ramshackle pub on the river. Walk from the house through Iffley village and along the tow path (a lovely walk)
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Isis Farmhouse
The Towing PathA rustic, ramshackle pub on the river. Walk from the house through Iffley village and along the tow path (a lovely walk)
Drinks & Nightlife
Classy, elegant and old-fashioned, The Duke of Cambridge epitomises the classic cocktail bar and is the perfect destination for post-dinner drinks, or to simply unwind on a Friday evening in a beautiful setting. Stepping inside, guests are greeted by dramatic, glittering chandeliers, dark polished wooden floors and curved sofas set into the wall, perfect for relaxing and socialising. The drinks menu is extensive, ranging from classic favourites such as the Cosmopolitan and Sex on the Beach, to quirky twists on the Martini, including the Crème Brûlée, vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps shaken with cream. The Duke of Cambridge offers a generous Happy Hour seven days a week.
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The Duke of Cambridge
5-6 Little Clarendon StClassy, elegant and old-fashioned, The Duke of Cambridge epitomises the classic cocktail bar and is the perfect destination for post-dinner drinks, or to simply unwind on a Friday evening in a beautiful setting. Stepping inside, guests are greeted by dramatic, glittering chandeliers, dark polished wooden floors and curved sofas set into the wall, perfect for relaxing and socialising. The drinks menu is extensive, ranging from classic favourites such as the Cosmopolitan and Sex on the Beach, to quirky twists on the Martini, including the Crème Brûlée, vanilla vodka and butterscotch schnapps shaken with cream. The Duke of Cambridge offers a generous Happy Hour seven days a week.
The Bear Inn has the proud distinction of being Oxford’s oldest surviving pub, whose history can be traced back as early as 1242. The site has undergone many physical reincarnations and the pub, as it currently stands, was rebuilt in the early 17th century as the residence of the coaching inn’s ostler. As well as being recognised for its impressive historical record, The Bear Inn is also known for its somewhat unexpected yet impressive collection of old ties, representing sports teams, colleges and university clubs, as well as the large number of global visitors who have dropped by, eager to contribute to the collection. The tie snippets are now framed and line the walls and ceilings.
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The Bear Tavern
6 Alfred StThe Bear Inn has the proud distinction of being Oxford’s oldest surviving pub, whose history can be traced back as early as 1242. The site has undergone many physical reincarnations and the pub, as it currently stands, was rebuilt in the early 17th century as the residence of the coaching inn’s ostler. As well as being recognised for its impressive historical record, The Bear Inn is also known for its somewhat unexpected yet impressive collection of old ties, representing sports teams, colleges and university clubs, as well as the large number of global visitors who have dropped by, eager to contribute to the collection. The tie snippets are now framed and line the walls and ceilings.
Owned by St John’s College The Eagle and Child has deep roots in Oxford’s history. Fondly referred to by locals and students as The Bird and Baby, this rustic little pub dates back to the 17th century, when it was reportedly used as the lodgings for the Chancellor of the Exchequer during the English Civil War. The pub is arguably best known however, as the meeting place of the Inklings, a literary group including J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, who would regularly meet in the Rabbit Room at the back of the pub to discuss their own and other works of literature. Today, the pub retains the cosy, quaint charm and is the perfect place to relax over a pint and burger while soaking in the local.
The Eagle and Child
St Giles'Owned by St John’s College The Eagle and Child has deep roots in Oxford’s history. Fondly referred to by locals and students as The Bird and Baby, this rustic little pub dates back to the 17th century, when it was reportedly used as the lodgings for the Chancellor of the Exchequer during the English Civil War. The pub is arguably best known however, as the meeting place of the Inklings, a literary group including J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, who would regularly meet in the Rabbit Room at the back of the pub to discuss their own and other works of literature. Today, the pub retains the cosy, quaint charm and is the perfect place to relax over a pint and burger while soaking in the local.
Bar Terruno
72 Cowley RdGreat cocktails / speakeasy
Parks
Lovely park with a few different playgrounds and a kid friendly cafe
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Florence Park
94 Cornwallis RdLovely park with a few different playgrounds and a kid friendly cafe
A lovely nature reserve a short walk up the hill from the house. Great to take the kids butterfly watching
Lye Valley
Lye ValleyA lovely nature reserve a short walk up the hill from the house. Great to take the kids butterfly watching
Sightseeing
A nice view over the bridge - we'd definitely recommend hiring a punt and punting along the river
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Magdalen Bridge
A nice view over the bridge - we'd definitely recommend hiring a punt and punting along the river
Radcliffe Camera
Radcliffe SquareWalk around the camera and explore the local colleges