A hidden gem in Oxford's history…read more Truly, a hidden gem. I almost don't want to write this because I want it kept hidden for as long as possible! Service was great in a bustling dining room. This 19th-century tavern is nothing short of charming and cozy, serving some fantastic meals. You can't go wrong with their Steak & Ale Pie and Fish & Chips.

The Turf Tavern is Oxford's second oldest pub, as it was founded in 1381! It's a hidden spot down a…read moremeandering alleyway located against the mediaeval remains of Oxford's city walls. The interior is downright medieval with low ceilings (watch your head!), low lights, and plenty of seating. They also have an open and airy beer garden for better weather days. You can either order at the bar, or use their QR code at the tables to order online which was helpful. The pub food was great, the pints kept pouring, and we made some new friends in a very old pub. Come for the history and stay for a proper pub experience. It's definitely worth the trouble of seeking this one out.

Not bad for late night drinks when you're in Oxford, UK. It's an old Jamaican restaurant that is…read morenow, atleast it appeared this way, just a bar where you can get completely blitzed and if you feel so inclined, imbibe your way into the wee hours of the morning (4 - 5 am). I was here with some friends during my vacation and we really enjoyed ourselves. It reminded me a lot of some dive bars here around home, just slightly pricier.

I would give this place 4 stars if it wasnt for the afore mentioned crazyyyyyyyyyyy owners. Boy are…read morethey weird... which is why you should visit here! But please do not go for a romantic or serious meal, as you may catch them on a ''off'' nite haha. Obviously, this is a jamaican serving all things jamaican sounding...chicken with this...chicken with that...:) No the food is good. The atmosphere is also good when the rasta man is feeling friendly. He will sit and chat with you and make jokes which is good fun, but go here early ... before he is drunk..or something similar. The earlier you can go in the evening the better :) I have never found them utterly rude but it can make for an uncomfortable dinner when they are screaming lol. This place is perfect for a novelty nite out tho, or if you are in a group. The prices are very reasonable too!

This is a really cool place that I've been to twice now. There is a real mix of people that come…read morehere and that always makes for an interesting night. The music is varied too and the place is very funky! Both times I have been really offered a fun night out so I'd recommend this place for a relaxed, good night out!

Great venue -Real mixture of people of all ages and styles, the venue has different music in each…read moreof the different areas from drum and base in the basement to reggae and ska in the main room upstairs area. This is a pretty deceptive place it looks quite small from the front but is actually quite large once you get inside. Also has a large terrace are at the back which also has a couple of bars. Serves the usual mix of drinks and spirits.

Cob's bar is definitely one of the very few dive bars that I've ever been to…read more With strange looking characters lurking outside smoking before you enter giving the look "I know your not local" Inside the bar had an untouched look as if it was once s working mans club look to it, opposite the bar there was a stage that was part set up for the weekend for live entertainment. Drinks where pretty cheap under £8 for three drinks. Simple food menu on offer with Jacket potatoes with various fillings. Definitely a ok bar if you don't mind the odd stare from a local.

Well firstly the address on here is wrong as Cobs Club is actually located at 127 Sherlock Street…read more From the exterior you could be forgiven for thinking it doesn't look that inviting, but take the plunge and step through the doors! After the short narrow corridor you end up in a very large open room,plenty of tables and a few 'high' tables and bar stools. Beer is very cheap for the city centre and is a nice pint! No food other than crisps etc. Toilets are not gleaming! they are however functional. The club plays host to a variety of entertainment throughout the week, from bingo to caberet. It's in a reasonable location and near to other venues in the gay the village (although Cobs itself is not a gay venue) The clientel is in my opinion one of this place's greatest assets. There are some colourful characters drink in here and I could happily (and have) sit in this place and people watch for hours. If your looking for a classy wine bar then this aint your kinda place if however you like a 'real' working mans club type of place with cheap beer then give it a try.

The Vittoria can be found along the stretch of trendy-looking bars on Whiteladies Road, but it's…read morenot quite like the others. The pub is popular with the locals, features guest ales and is pretty small so draws a completely different crowd to the others here. If you're a rugby fan, visit this pub as they show rugby before football and if you just want a decent pint and none of the trashy dance music you'll get with other bars in this area, The Vittoria is a great place to come out.

One of the oft-titled 'trendy' Whiteladies' Road's few traditional pubs, the Vittoria has recently…read morerepainted its facade from an unassuming burgundy to bright red. Before you accuse a drinking stalwart of trying too hard to keep up with the times, the colour change luckily hasn't affected the atmosphere within. The Vittoria remains as unpretentious, laid-back and characterful as it was was before. There's a wide selection of drinks, a faithful crowd of regulars and entertainment most nights of the week ranging from a quiz (with free curry doled out while the answers are checked) to steak or sausage tasting nights. Undoubtedly ne of the best places on Whiteladies for a quiet (especially weeknight) drink.

A speakeasy so secret, even the people working across the street didn't know it was there. I won't…read morespoil any secrets on how to get in... but it was definitely one of the main highlights of our week-long stay in London! The staff were incredibly friendly, the drinks were AMAZING and so creative (one of my drinks came in a tiny coffee pot), and the atmosphere was very fun.

What a fun and memorable night! We had an "appointment with the Mayor" and the whole speakeasy…read moreexperience was such a blast. Our server was incredibly kind and attentive, and even brought us a glass of champagne to celebrate our anniversary, which made the night feel extra special. We also ordered the cheese plate and it exceeded our expectations. If you go, do not skip the "Wild Thing" cocktail--it was absolutely amazing!

Local spot for pints and music. This is where the locals go for pints. Many are getting closed…read moredown, a problem in Bath and being replaced by touristy cocktail bars. This place has all the love of classic dive bars if that is your scene. Good music and friendly faces. Interesting fact -- the owner was going to sell it but the locals really wanted to hold on to it. He offered it to them if they could take up a collection and buy it -- and they did! Peter Gabriel is also one of the co-owners.

My husband and I went for beers today. There was a good assortment of choices. My review is…read moremainly for the gracious hospitality of the bar keepers. They were so friendly and spent lots of time with us making suggestions for the visiting the area. Thank you so much!

Genuine people for a happy time…read more This is a difficult place to find on google maps at it is placed on the street. If you are too eager as I was to arrive early i.e. before 6pm, there is no sign to guide you. I was walking around until a local Chinese takeaway clarified where they were. After some stressed out walking I found it just in time for the doors to open. I entered and walked down some dark stairs to room filled with a large screen, lots of old TV prop relics, Black and white TVs and a well stocked bar. As a nerd this was cool! The bartender greeted me warmly and introduced himself as Nat. I told him about my situation and about the a**hole friend who had left me hanging when I couldn't find this place. He was sympathetic and offered me the happy hour deal of either two bottles of beer, Tsing Tao, or one of the cocktails. It had to be beer, I was on a diet of sorts. As more guests arrived, including my a**hole friend, Nat greeted them as warmly as he had to me. I was feeling comfortable and decided to get a cocktail. It was a version of a Pimms with prosecco and more fruits. Nat knew how to mix his cocktails. The owner, a guy with a toy samurai sword on his hip, talked with us about the Japanese Spiderman and put it on the big screen for us. Brilliant! I loved it here and will be coming back soon. Brilliant atmosphere and people!

An absolute must-see destination dive bar in the Holburn area of London. My 21 and 24 y.o. came out…read morewith my husband and I on a Saturday night. This bar is fantastic! The owner Slash is the real deal and has created a Kung-Fu classic theme with fabulous music and cocktails to die for. He spent alot of time talking to and entertaining us as visitors who may or may not ever get to return. We spent our entire evening socializing/watching classic movies/sampling everything he poured for us. It was a terrific time and worth seeking out. If I lived in London, not only would I be a regular but I'd rent it out for private parties as well...but only if Slash is behind the bar!!

Dropped in on my last night in London hoping to hangout with some metalheads…read more What do I get? A bunch of bitch ass posers wanting to play Red Hot Chili Peppers!!! If you actually fucking pay to play Sweet Child Of Mine, or any fucking shitty ass Red Hot Chili Peppers song on the juke box, you deserve to be hung with rusty fucking barbed wire and bitch slapped like a pinata with real Gibson Explorers and Flying V's. HAIL SATAN!!! \m/666\m/

Long have I pontificated about the mighty Solid Rock Cafe in Glasgow, the undisputed king of the…read morerock pub north of the border. It's pushed hard for it's title by The Black Rose and Black Bull, both in Edinburgh. The Crobar, however, is my undisputed king of the south. I absolutely, positively, unequivocally LOVED this bar. The jukebox is awesome - custom built compilations of songs by group or genre. I heard everything from UFO to Nine Inch Nails while I was there. The drinks are pretty cheap for a central London bar... as in I didn't do a double take when I was charged. The decor is astounding! 2000AD pages adorn the walls, mixed in with other comic pages from the 80s and 90s... it's amazing. The bar doesn't have any draft beers, but does have an amazing range of bottles and spirits. The punters were all readily accepting of someone that clearly wasn't a regular, and there was a fair bit of banter and laughter between everyone, whether they knew you or not. The staff couldn't have been more helpful, even being quite clear that the beers they'd just put in the fridge weren't cold so they were selling them under protest! I was there a lot of the night, and can't say enough positive, happy, good things about them, or the place as whole. Even entertainment was provided by a small dog that was quite the thief, swiping half a vodka and coke while it's owner was distracted. Not sure that happens every night though... Seriously though... if you like your music a little loud, your decor a little wild, and you time to be filled in a pleasant environment, then for me, this is THE place to visit. It's on my list of must visit places for London now. Go. You deserve it.

What an amazing place! There are theatrics, cocktails, ambience and, of course, Detective Mitch! We…read morehad so much fun at the Evans & Peel Detective Agency from the minute we rang the bell to the photos taken at the end as we left. We found this speakeasy on Yelp and didn't have reservations but got in anyways. The entry door is very subtle and once inside you need to plead your case to gain entry. Your case would be a mystery you are working to solve. We had a lot of fun with this part and our improv skills were put to the test. After being allowed through the secret entrance, you enter a 1930's prohibition style well decorated bar. All the staff are dressed the part and act the part. The drinks are in a casebook style booklet and have handwritten descriptions of the choices. We each had a couple of the drinks and really enjoyed them. The staff even comes around and mingles with you if you want. Most of the talk is the acting about your case or the general conversations of the Prohibition era. We really had fun here and were laughing a lot and found the experience very stimulating. I highly recommend going here when in London. It is a super fun experience.

Quirky and fun and the cocktails were excellent. Great staff. I recommend making a reservation.read more