Guidebook for Oxford
Food Scene
Caffè Ethos
60 Western RoadThe nearest coffee shop and cafe from the house by foot.
This is actually a pub, but has a large restaurant at the back serving an interesting and seasonal menu. A beautiful location with a summer house and terrace for the summer, just 5 minutes by car from the house, and a 20 minute walk.
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The Fishes
North Hinksey VillageThis is actually a pub, but has a large restaurant at the back serving an interesting and seasonal menu. A beautiful location with a summer house and terrace for the summer, just 5 minutes by car from the house, and a 20 minute walk.
Excellent local food at reasonable prices, and some of the proceeds help charities and community projects as well!
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Turl Street Kitchen
16-17 Turl StExcellent local food at reasonable prices, and some of the proceeds help charities and community projects as well!
George Street Social
34 New Inn Hall StHipstery cafe and lunch/dinner place with a cool vibe.
Amazing little French restaurant which offers a pre-theatre Prix Fixe menu.
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Pierre Victoire
9 Little Clarendon StAmazing little French restaurant which offers a pre-theatre Prix Fixe menu.
The most authentic Japanese food and Sushi outside of Japan we've ever had, with a great atmosphere. Very popular with students, they don't do table bookings - you just wait in line and they'll seat you. Be prepared to sit at a large table with other diners. Sushi night is Thursdays only, and it's best to check opening times as they have limited opening hours.
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Edamamé
15 Holywell StThe most authentic Japanese food and Sushi outside of Japan we've ever had, with a great atmosphere. Very popular with students, they don't do table bookings - you just wait in line and they'll seat you. Be prepared to sit at a large table with other diners. Sushi night is Thursdays only, and it's best to check opening times as they have limited opening hours.
Sightseeing
One of the grandest and most iconic colleges of Oxford University. Harry Potter was filmed here. In summer arrive early to beat the crowds of tourists!
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Christ Church
Saint Aldate'sOne of the grandest and most iconic colleges of Oxford University. Harry Potter was filmed here. In summer arrive early to beat the crowds of tourists!
One of the country's oldest museums. Recently renovated and fun for all ages. Free entry.
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Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetOne of the country's oldest museums. Recently renovated and fun for all ages. Free entry.
Parks & Nature
This stunning circular walk takes you directly from the house into the Oxfordshire countryside. You'll encounter a nature reserve, and walk along the brow of the valley until you get to one of the best places for a view of the entire city. This is a well kept secret among locals and you may only see one or two people on your walk.
Chilswell Copse
This stunning circular walk takes you directly from the house into the Oxfordshire countryside. You'll encounter a nature reserve, and walk along the brow of the valley until you get to one of the best places for a view of the entire city. This is a well kept secret among locals and you may only see one or two people on your walk.
Take a walk through the beautiful meadow towards the River Cherwell and you'll see the other sides of some of Oxford's most beautiful colleges - Christ Church, Merton, St. Hildas.
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Christ Church Meadow
Take a walk through the beautiful meadow towards the River Cherwell and you'll see the other sides of some of Oxford's most beautiful colleges - Christ Church, Merton, St. Hildas.
Entertainment & Activities
This is the UK's first board game cafe! They have the biggest collection of board games I've ever seen, and expert waiting staff who can get you a coffee and a sandwich and also teach you the rules of the game! There's a cover charge per person so you don't have to buy food or drink. Booking a table in advance is recommended, especially in term time.
Thirsty Meeples
This is the UK's first board game cafe! They have the biggest collection of board games I've ever seen, and expert waiting staff who can get you a coffee and a sandwich and also teach you the rules of the game! There's a cover charge per person so you don't have to buy food or drink. Booking a table in advance is recommended, especially in term time.
Oxford's only outdoor swimming pool dating to the 1930s, this is a really great, heated pool with a large grass area with deck chairs and sun loungers for enjoying the sun. The pool is divided for families and serious swimmers so you can always swim in peace at any time of the day. Open April-September. We recommend arriving early on weekends if the weather is good.
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Hinksey Outdoor Pool
Lake StreetOxford's only outdoor swimming pool dating to the 1930s, this is a really great, heated pool with a large grass area with deck chairs and sun loungers for enjoying the sun. The pool is divided for families and serious swimmers so you can always swim in peace at any time of the day. Open April-September. We recommend arriving early on weekends if the weather is good.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktails, and a long happy hour. Close to other bars and restaurants so you can move on and make a night of it.
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The Duke of Cambridge
5-6 Little Clarendon StGreat cocktails, and a long happy hour. Close to other bars and restaurants so you can move on and make a night of it.
Oxford's only central wine cafe. The staff are very knowledgeable about wines and they serve small bar snacks.
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The Oxford Wine Cafe - Jericho
32 Little Clarendon StOxford's only central wine cafe. The staff are very knowledgeable about wines and they serve small bar snacks.
Lovely pub serving a good selection of beers, wines and ciders, and lots of lovely cakes. Only accessible on foot, as it's right next to the river. You can see the college rowing teams training from here.
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Isis Farmhouse
The Towing PathLovely pub serving a good selection of beers, wines and ciders, and lots of lovely cakes. Only accessible on foot, as it's right next to the river. You can see the college rowing teams training from here.
Essentials
Tesco Express
279 Abingdon RdOur closest supermarket, accessible on foot or by car.
Arts & Culture
Always an interesting exhibition on, which changes frequently.
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Modern Art Oxford
30 Pembroke StAlways an interesting exhibition on, which changes frequently.