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Turf Tavern
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Traditional pub dating back to 1831 with a beer garden, serving classic bar meals & real ales.
Best Bars in Oxford
The best bars in Oxford, handpicked by OurLocals.
8 places·Updated July 2026
Oxford's thriving bar scene offers something for every taste, from centuries-old coaching inns steeped in history to sleek cocktail lounges buzzing with university energy. We've done the exploring so you don't have to — here are the best bars the city has to offer.
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O'neill's Oxford
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Relaxed chain pub with big-screen sport, live music and Irish-influenced food and drink menus.
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The Crown
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Real ale pub with a British menu, which once reputedly served as Shakespeare's local haunt.
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The Head of the River, Oxford
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Simple, elegant rooms, plus free breakfast and WiFi above a riverside pub with a terrace.
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The Bear Inn, Oxford
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Traditional low-ceilinged pub known for its creaky floorboards and large collection of cut-off ties.
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King's Arms, Oxford
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Classic, ever-popular university hangout serving hearty British pub food and multiple cask ales.
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The Chequers
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Traditional pub with a British menu, set in 16th-century building once used to display rare animals.
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Jude The Obscure
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All-day comfort food and real ales, plus TV sports in traditional, red-brick pub branch with garden.
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