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Address: Alfred St, Oxford OX1 4EH
Purported to be one of Oxford's oldest pubs, The Bear opened for business in 1214. The pub's proximity to High Street makes it an ideal place to stop in after an afternoon of sightseeing, and its location between Christ Church and Oriel Colleges guarantees that you'll be rubbing elbows with some of Oxford's student population. The pub grub here is...
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Address: 49 St. Giles St, Oxford OX1 3LU
Lovingly called "The Bird and Baby" by regulars, this pub has particular historical significance in Oxford. It was once the favorite watering hole of the Inklings, which consisted of C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, et al. In fact, rumor has it that the authors read aloud parts of "The Chronicles of Narnia" and "The Hobbit" here. Even today, the pub...
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Address: 40 Holywell St, Oxford OX1 3SP
This pub has more of a modern feel than some of the others in Oxford. Conveniently situated at the terminus of Broad Street (between the Sheldonian and New Library), The King's Arms tends to draw in a lot of tourists and is usually quite packed. It's not uncommon to see people spilling over into the streets or huddled around the tables set up...
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Address: 107 St. Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1BT
The Old Tom is a favorite haunt for some Christ Church students. Despite the crowd that normally packs in here, the pub is surprisingly quiet and has a very Irish, almost scholarly, feel to it. Although the food is the typical pub-grub with few surprises, it's the laid-back atmosphere and company that draw loyal patronage. The bar staff is very...
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Address: 14 North Parade Ave, Oxford OX2 6LX
The Rose and Crown has a vegetarian menu and is less smoky than some of the other Oxford pubs. Located on the North Parade, this pub offers patrons a cozy, quiet setting. Most regulars can tell you the interesting story of how composer John Veale helped save the popular pub back in the 1950s, and there is chance that you might luck into some live...
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Address: 42-44 Woodstock Rd, Oxford OX2 6HT
The Royal Oak is a great place to catch a little football or rugby on the tube. Here, you'll find a comfortable pub with several televisions and game tables on which to play billiards, snooker, and foosball. A large outdoor area with several long umbrella tables is available, and the wraparound bar serves two areas, making the pub seem less...
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Address: 195 Godstow Rd, Wolvercote OX2 8PN
A visit to the immensely popular Trout, located nearly two and a half miles north of Oxford Centre, is like taking a trip through time. There are stone bridges and buildings in an almost mystical setting. This pub, which rests near a weir on the River Isis (Thames) and is home to several peacocks, swans, and herons, is laden with history. The...
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Address: 7 Bath Place, Oxford OX1 3SU
The Turf Tavern is hidden so well that tee shirts reading, "I found the Turf Tavern" were once popular items in Oxford. Located off Holywell Street, between Broad Street and New College, this pub has seen its share of "names": Bill Clinton, Richard Burton and even Thomas Hardy. The Turf Tavern has served great food and locally brewed beer since...
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Address: St. Michael's St, Oxford OX1 2DR
If you're looking for a Samuel Smith establishment in Oxford, then try the Three Goats' Heads on St. Michael's, which is popular with both residents and students. This two-level pub is close to the train station, making it an ideal place to begin your initiation to the city. Here, the food is more than adequate, the lagers and ales sublime, and...
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Address: 129 High St, Oxford OX1 4DF
"But I stopped off at the Wheatsheaf to have a pint and a pie" �; this is an excuse heard in Oxford for countless years. Should you forget the words, they are posted on a sign hanging just in front of the bar. Nobody is treated like a stranger in the cozy confines of the Wheatsheaf, and they have a very admirable selection of beers on tap....
