Guidebook for Oxford
Essentials
My local grocery store is just a minute away. Slightly pricier than, but very convenient if you forgot something.
They sell Stamps and there is a letterbox outside.
Open 8am - 8pm every day.
1 Newton Rd
1 Newton RoadMy local grocery store is just a minute away. Slightly pricier than, but very convenient if you forgot something.
They sell Stamps and there is a letterbox outside.
Open 8am - 8pm every day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nice pub to stop on your way to the city centre. Slightly touristy, but has a nice terrace for a coffee or pint.
Walk behind the pub to find the south-west entrance to the Christ Church Meadows.
Caretaker S Flat Warnock House
Saint Aldate'sNice pub to stop on your way to the city centre. Slightly touristy, but has a nice terrace for a coffee or pint.
Walk behind the pub to find the south-west entrance to the Christ Church Meadows.
One of Oxford's oldest and finest pubs. Very small, but always with a nice selection of Ales and good pub food.
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The Bear Tavern
6 Alfred StOne of Oxford's oldest and finest pubs. Very small, but always with a nice selection of Ales and good pub food.
Best cocktail bar in town. The mixologists really know their stuff and are always happy to help finding your drink. In doubt order a 'Hellfire' and enjoy the show :)
37 residents recomanen
Raoul's
32 Walton StBest cocktail bar in town. The mixologists really know their stuff and are always happy to help finding your drink. In doubt order a 'Hellfire' and enjoy the show :)
The White Horse
52 Broad StAnother small traditional pub.
Well hidden from the tourists a real jewel with a nice selection of Ales and Ciders.
65 residents recomanen
Turf Tavern
Bath PlaceWell hidden from the tourists a real jewel with a nice selection of Ales and Ciders.
Food Scene
Very nice Thai restaurant. Not the cheapest, but definitively worth a visit.
19 residents recomanen
Chiang Mai Kitchen
130A High StVery nice Thai restaurant. Not the cheapest, but definitively worth a visit.
Honest and good Thai food. Very good price and conveniently central. Ideal for a quick lunch or early supper.
Angrid Thai
36 George StHonest and good Thai food. Very good price and conveniently central. Ideal for a quick lunch or early supper.
La Cucina
40 St Clement's StReally nice Italian restaurant.
Mamma Mia Pizzeria Jericho
102 Walton StMy favourite Italian Restaurant in Oxford
Burgers in a fantastic comic themed setting.
A lot of students but also a lot of fun!
35 residents recomanen
Atomic Burger
92 Cowley RdBurgers in a fantastic comic themed setting.
A lot of students but also a lot of fun!
Good made to order sandwiches, pasta and other snacks (£3-4). Grab your lunch here and have a walk through the University Parks before visiting the Science Area and the Museums.
Taylor's
89 Gloucester StGood made to order sandwiches, pasta and other snacks (£3-4). Grab your lunch here and have a walk through the University Parks before visiting the Science Area and the Museums.
Everything Else
Post Office
102-104 St Aldate'sClosest Post Office, if you need more than stamps.
voco Oxford Spires, an IHG Hotel
Abingdon RoadThey have a reasonable gym and offer day passes.
A private car (01865 777333) is £5 to my place. Busses cost £1, you can take most buses towards Abingdon and ask for the stop 'Newton Road'.
40 residents recomanen
Oxford Railway Station
Park End StreetA private car (01865 777333) is £5 to my place. Busses cost £1, you can take most buses towards Abingdon and ask for the stop 'Newton Road'.
The airline busses to Heathrow and Gatwick stop on Speedwell street. This is the closest stop to get on the bus.
2 Speedwell St
2 Speedwell StreetThe airline busses to Heathrow and Gatwick stop on Speedwell street. This is the closest stop to get on the bus.
The airline busses from Heathrow and Gatwick can drop you on St. Aldates. This is the closest stop to get off the bus. It takes you with light luggage less than 10 minutes to my place.
St Aldates Church
Saint Aldate'sThe airline busses from Heathrow and Gatwick can drop you on St. Aldates. This is the closest stop to get off the bus. It takes you with light luggage less than 10 minutes to my place.
Entertainment & Activities
Oxford Ice Rink
Oxpens RoadHeated outdoor pool.
Hinksey Park
Abingdon RoadNice playground for kids
Sightseeing
Cross the main road (Abingdon Rd) and use either of the two entrances to the Brasenose College Recreation Ground to shortcut to the river and boat houses.
NB the south gate is locked fairly often.
Queen's College Recreation Ground
Cross the main road (Abingdon Rd) and use either of the two entrances to the Brasenose College Recreation Ground to shortcut to the river and boat houses.
NB the south gate is locked fairly often.
On the north west of Merton field is this lovely small walk I present on one of my pictures. Simply walk onto the Christ Church Meadows behind the Head of the River to shortcut to town.
Merton Field
13 Merton StOn the north west of Merton field is this lovely small walk I present on one of my pictures. Simply walk onto the Christ Church Meadows behind the Head of the River to shortcut to town.
Radcliffe Camera, St. Mary the Church, All Souls College, Exeter College, Brasenose College and the Bodleian Library in one place.
12 residents recomanen
Radcliffe Square
Radcliffe SquareRadcliffe Camera, St. Mary the Church, All Souls College, Exeter College, Brasenose College and the Bodleian Library in one place.
Don't forget to stop in the Norrington Room in Blackwells. There is also a nice Cafe Nero on the first floor.
21 residents recomanen
Blackwell's Bookshop
48-51 Broad StDon't forget to stop in the Norrington Room in Blackwells. There is also a nice Cafe Nero on the first floor.
Most research and teaching happens here.Tourists do not visit this area as it is all modern and not hundreds of years old.
There is a nice cafe open to the public in the Biochemistry building
New Biochemistry Building, Department of Biochemistry
South Parks RoadMost research and teaching happens here.Tourists do not visit this area as it is all modern and not hundreds of years old.
There is a nice cafe open to the public in the Biochemistry building