Guidebook for Oxfordshire
Food Scene
Amazing for brunch and lunches - independently owned cafe, all home made, excellent coffee and sometimes evening meals.
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Silvie
281 Iffley RdAmazing for brunch and lunches - independently owned cafe, all home made, excellent coffee and sometimes evening meals.
Amazing gastropub with an emphasis on seasonal produce. Daily changing menu, often with sharing pies, cuts of meats, excellent pasta, wine, beer and super friendly atmosphere. One of my favourites in Oxford - a bit of an institution!
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Magdalen Arms Oxford
243 Iffley RdAmazing gastropub with an emphasis on seasonal produce. Daily changing menu, often with sharing pies, cuts of meats, excellent pasta, wine, beer and super friendly atmosphere. One of my favourites in Oxford - a bit of an institution!
Another gastropub which is walkable from the house. Doesn't look like much from the outside but it is a little foodie haven. Drew and his crew will look after you well - excellent roasts! Great sharing platters, meats, beer and wine. And cake.
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The Jolly Postboys
22 Florence Park RdAnother gastropub which is walkable from the house. Doesn't look like much from the outside but it is a little foodie haven. Drew and his crew will look after you well - excellent roasts! Great sharing platters, meats, beer and wine. And cake.
Gastropub which is infamous for it's steak sharing platter. Sunday roasts are also a must, although it's first come first served with this, so get there for midday!
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The Chester Arms
19 Chester StreetGastropub which is infamous for it's steak sharing platter. Sunday roasts are also a must, although it's first come first served with this, so get there for midday!
Small spanish plates (but better than tapas) with excellent wine and sherry. Think Ox cheek with cauliflower mash, pork belly with salsa verde, gambas with chili and garlic, boquerones...I could go on. Super friendly staff - Ben, the manager is always on hand to make you feel welcome.
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Arbequina
72-74 Cowley RdSmall spanish plates (but better than tapas) with excellent wine and sherry. Think Ox cheek with cauliflower mash, pork belly with salsa verde, gambas with chili and garlic, boquerones...I could go on. Super friendly staff - Ben, the manager is always on hand to make you feel welcome.
Gastropub with beautiful garden which backs onto the Thames. Excellent food.
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The Perch
Binsey LaneGastropub with beautiful garden which backs onto the Thames. Excellent food.
Jericho Coffee Traders
105 High StBest coffee in Oxford - a must.
Best cakes in Oxford (shire!) Ginormous, cater for vegan and gluten free as well.
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Barefoot Jericho
74A Walton StBest cakes in Oxford (shire!) Ginormous, cater for vegan and gluten free as well.
Great for brunch & lunch, good coffee. Gets busy, so get there fairly early!
They also have a sister place on Magdalen Road, closer to the house.
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The Handle Bar Cafe and Kitchen
Saint Michael's StreetGreat for brunch & lunch, good coffee. Gets busy, so get there fairly early!
They also have a sister place on Magdalen Road, closer to the house.
Light, airy and relaxed vibe at the cafe in the Museum of Modern Art. Great coffee, delicious pastries from Gatineaux in Summertown, and fab lunches.
BRICK @ Modern Art Oxford
30 Pembroke StLight, airy and relaxed vibe at the cafe in the Museum of Modern Art. Great coffee, delicious pastries from Gatineaux in Summertown, and fab lunches.
The Souvlaki Brothers
Incredible slouvlaki - Greek fast food at it's finest
Cute little cafe hidden away up some stairs in the Covered Market. Cosy up with your neighbour as it's sharing tables but the food is worth it!
Georgina's Cafe Oxford
Cute little cafe hidden away up some stairs in the Covered Market. Cosy up with your neighbour as it's sharing tables but the food is worth it!
Drinks & Nightlife
Southern Spanish & Moroccan influence bar - good for cocktails and tapas
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Kazbar Restaurant
25-27 Cowley RdSouthern Spanish & Moroccan influence bar - good for cocktails and tapas
Sister bar of Kaz Bar - similar vibe with more emphasis on drinks
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Cafe Tarifa
56-60 Cowley RdSister bar of Kaz Bar - similar vibe with more emphasis on drinks
Fantastic selection of independent wines with a side of charcuterie sharing plates
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The Oxford Wine Cafe - Jericho
32 Little Clarendon StFantastic selection of independent wines with a side of charcuterie sharing plates
Raoul's
32 Walton StBest cocktails in the city - pretty small but very buzzy
Freud
119 Walton StA bar in an old church - great for groups as oodles of space!
The White Rabbit
21 Friars EntrySmall, hidden away pub with fantastic pizza
Shabby old farmhouse pub on the Thames towpath - only possible to reach on foot from town, Donnington Bridge or Iffley Village via the lock. Often have live music at weekends - worth a visit for sure. Massive garden for when the sun is out.
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Isis Farmhouse
The Towing PathShabby old farmhouse pub on the Thames towpath - only possible to reach on foot from town, Donnington Bridge or Iffley Village via the lock. Often have live music at weekends - worth a visit for sure. Massive garden for when the sun is out.
Parks & Nature
Cute little park for some green space. There's even a little cafe in the community centre
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Florenz Park
94 Cornwallis RdCute little park for some green space. There's even a little cafe in the community centre
Iconic meadows and gardens belonging to University of Oxford, complete with long horn cows and river views.
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Christ Church Meadow
Iconic meadows and gardens belonging to University of Oxford, complete with long horn cows and river views.
Port Meadow provides grazing to cows and horses just a stone's throw from the city centre. It's possible to walk here from the centre of Oxford using either the canal or river towpaths. Gives iconic views back over the dreaming spires of Oxford
Port Meadow Godstow Car Park
Godstow RoadPort Meadow provides grazing to cows and horses just a stone's throw from the city centre. It's possible to walk here from the centre of Oxford using either the canal or river towpaths. Gives iconic views back over the dreaming spires of Oxford
Essentials
Sainsbury's
Easy to walk here from the house.
Getting Around
Royal Cars
1 Pony RdRoyal Cars are reliable taxi service 01865777333
Shopping
Independent sellers shop with art, jewellery, home furnishings, cards...
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Arts at the Old Fire Station
40 George StIndependent sellers shop with art, jewellery, home furnishings, cards...
Arts & Culture
Modern art museum with great cafe and gift shop selling independent jewellery, cards etc
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Modern Art Oxford
30 Pembroke StModern art museum with great cafe and gift shop selling independent jewellery, cards etc