Guidebook for Oxford

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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 Road
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.

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's
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.
One of Oxford's oldest and finest pubs. Very small, but always with a nice selection of Ales and good pub food.
35 residents recomanen
The Bear Tavern
6 Alfred St
35 residents recomanen
One 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 St
37 residents recomanen
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 :)
Another small traditional pub.
10 residents recomanen
The White Horse
52 Broad St
10 residents recomanen
Another 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 Place
65 residents recomanen
Well 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 St
19 residents recomanen
Very 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 St
Honest and good Thai food. Very good price and conveniently central. Ideal for a quick lunch or early supper.
Really nice Italian restaurant.
31 residents recomanen
La Cucina
40 St Clement's St
31 residents recomanen
Really nice Italian restaurant.
My favourite Italian Restaurant in Oxford
15 residents recomanen
Mamma Mia Pizzeria Jericho
102 Walton St
15 residents recomanen
My 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 Rd
35 residents recomanen
Burgers 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 St
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.

Everything Else

Closest Post Office, if you need more than stamps.
7 residents recomanen
Post Office
102-104 St Aldate's
7 residents recomanen
Closest Post Office, if you need more than stamps.
They have a reasonable gym and offer day passes.
voco Oxford Spires, an IHG Hotel
Abingdon Road
They 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 Street
40 residents recomanen
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'.
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 Street
The 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's
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.

Entertainment & Activities

Heated outdoor pool.
19 residents recomanen
Oxford Ice Rink
Oxpens Road
19 residents recomanen
Heated outdoor pool.
Nice playground for kids
9 residents recomanen
Hinksey Park
Abingdon Road
9 residents recomanen
Nice 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 St
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.
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 Square
12 residents recomanen
Radcliffe 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 St
21 residents recomanen
Don'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 Road
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