Guidebook for Oxford
Food Scene
Atomic Burger
92 Cowley RdIt's funky and independent
Its great for a social event, moroccan tapas and the roof opens in the summer.
69 residents recomanen
Kazbar Restaurant
25-27 Cowley RdIts great for a social event, moroccan tapas and the roof opens in the summer.
Qumins Indian Cuisine
86 Saint Clement's StreetBest Curry house in my opinion
Bodrum Restaurant
242 Cowley Rdrobably the best donor kebab in the area
Is a truly independent restaurant bar, with Coco the clown sat in a Bath of ice, and is where Radio Head were interviewed very early on. There is a small area of writing on the wall that explains how the business was originally self funded because the banks didn't help.
50 residents recomanen
Cafe Loco
23 Cowley RdIs a truly independent restaurant bar, with Coco the clown sat in a Bath of ice, and is where Radio Head were interviewed very early on. There is a small area of writing on the wall that explains how the business was originally self funded because the banks didn't help.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rusty Bicycle
28 Magdalen RdIts got a great vibe, great food and good beer.
O2 Academy, Oxford
190 Cowley RdAll the big bands play there
Magdalen Arms Oxford
243 Iffley Rdor a higher grade of food and a lovely evening
A hidden gem in the centre of the city. I believe its the second oldest bar in Oxford
65 residents recomanen
Turf Tavern
Bath PlaceA hidden gem in the centre of the city. I believe its the second oldest bar in Oxford
Joe Perks & Co
76 St Clement's StExcellent coffee bar, and cocktails.... Hot dogs too, Dj's...
The Bear Tavern
6 Alfred StThe oldest pub in Oxford
It's got an amazing garden and is the end of a lovely river walk from my house
77 residents recomanen
The Perch
Binsey LaneIt's got an amazing garden and is the end of a lovely river walk from my house
Sat right on the river with an amazing courtyard garden with on the right day is a wonderful sun trap.
29 residents recomanen
The Punter
7 South StSat right on the river with an amazing courtyard garden with on the right day is a wonderful sun trap.
The Jolly Post Boys
20 Florence Park RoadRecently re-opend, good sized garden and family friendly.
It's right next to the river, has independent beers, and a huge garden, be warned though, it's only open Thursday to Sunday.
61 residents recomanen
Isis Farmhouse
The Towing PathIt's right next to the river, has independent beers, and a huge garden, be warned though, it's only open Thursday to Sunday.
City Arms
288 Cowley RoadIt's the best bar to go to if you want to watch live sport and pick up a cheap meal
Essentials
Tesco Metro
159-161 Cowley RdEasy to get to
This is an old school barber shop, with an amazing atmosphere and wonderfully friendly staff. By the time you leave you'll think you've known Jimmy for your whole life.
Vintage Barbers
55 Cowley RdThis is an old school barber shop, with an amazing atmosphere and wonderfully friendly staff. By the time you leave you'll think you've known Jimmy for your whole life.
Arts & Culture
So much old stuff... there are so many great artefacts here, you could spend all day looking
120 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història Natural
Parks RoadSo much old stuff... there are so many great artefacts here, you could spend all day looking
Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetI just love the place.
Bodleian Library
Broad StreetIf books are your thing...
Parks & Nature
A wonderful walk, you'd not believe it was in the centre of a city
132 residents recomanen
Parcs Universitaris
South Parks RoadA wonderful walk, you'd not believe it was in the centre of a city
Walk to the top of the hill and you get an amazing view of oxfords dreaming spires. In the summer you can sit and soak up the sun with hundreds of other people.
44 residents recomanen
South Park
Walk to the top of the hill and you get an amazing view of oxfords dreaming spires. In the summer you can sit and soak up the sun with hundreds of other people.
Shopping
Oxford whole food/healthfood shop. A wonderful independent place to get your food
17 residents recomanen
Wild Honey
111 Magdalen RdOxford whole food/healthfood shop. A wonderful independent place to get your food
Entertainment & Activities
Oxfords only truly independent cinema dating back to 1911
77 residents recomanen
The Ultimate Picture Palace
Cowley RoadOxfords only truly independent cinema dating back to 1911
Great two screen cinema with a very funky bar in the heart of Jericho
71 residents recomanen
Phoenix Picturehouse
57 Walton StGreat two screen cinema with a very funky bar in the heart of Jericho