Mostly for reasons of nostalgia, this is my favorite pub in the world…read more I lived down the street in Headington for a semester, and often found myself at the White Horse. A few friends and I had been trying to visit as many pubs in Oxford as possible, but this one kept drawing us back. It wasn't in the City Centre, therefore it wasn't teeming with tourists, which was nice. They had a good drinks selection, including the ingredients for a concoction my friend John invented - the Beige Russian. One shot Corky's white chocolate vodka + Coke = yum. The atmosphere was always relaxed, unless it was a quiz night, but the White Horse quiz is the best I've experienced yet. Even during the day, the pub is great. You can't beat their Yorkshire wrap (roast beef in a wrap made of Yorkshire pudding) and a pint of Strongbow for lunch. The White Horse is a must-stop destination whenever I'm in the UK.

As I sat down I was surprised to find a few one star reviews on Qype and awaited the potential…read moredisaster to unfold. The food was delivered within minutes, suspiciously fast, as if the meals were prepackaged airline trays to be heated up. Cutlery was forgotten and even sauces from one meal had to be pointed out on the menu to have them delivered as they should have been. As it happened, heating up was an issue along with fibrous smash for a child's menu and a stick of slightly pink chicken, let me tell you, it was never a happy chicken in life or in death. A third way into the challenge if eating such tripe a member if our group complained and a refund was offered by the waiter. Perhaps this teen was above his station as the manager offered half price, free deserts or a bottle of wine with a menacing aura. Do not be fooled by the pleasant exterior, this chain pub really does show you how bad food can be. AVOID.

There was a running joke in our family for more than 6 years, that despite several visits and…read morenumerous walks-past, I hadn't enjoyed a pint at the Rusty B. I first came with my husband and sister-in-law years ago when I was expecting, enjoying the ginger beer, the ample space, and not much else. I had it on my list when visiting again, but never made it inside. Finally, this trip, I got several pints, a couple of pizzas, and a burger, too. Order at the bar (note that there are £5 burgers on Mondays! and monthly specials for the burgers and pizzas), and pick your spot. I enjoy the little huts in the back garden, past the creepy cupboard (which is handy for threatening misbehaving children), but with so much space in the main room and the lovely outdoor tables, practically every seat is a good one. The burger was quite good for the price. The portion on the sweet potato chips was quite generous, and they were lovely and crisp. I enjoyed the pizzas - L'Ala Falco with sausage, onion, fior de latte, the June special with chorizo and corn, the margherita, and the kids cheese - nice crust with just the right amount of char and chew. Looking forward to more visits and pints in the future! 2019 Reviews #24

I'm surprised this place hasn't had more reviews. It's an utterly brilliant little pub in a…read morefast-improving part of Oxford. It's run by a couple of young men and they bring a true dedication to this business. Fabulous range and quality of beers and excellent, simple food. In times when other pubs struggle and go out of business this place is thriving and deservedly so. There are a number of these types of pubs that have appeared in Oxford These places have a good clientel who enjoy the atmosphere and the banter. It's like the re-invention of the pub with all the bad old thuggish bits taken out and the wonderful traditional bits kept in. This will be the saviour of the British pub which is otherwise under siege on all sides.

This place is amazing, the beers they brew themselves are super tasty and served at the perfect…read moretemp. They have a beer garden that has an amazing local game called "Aunt Sally" that you will probably never see unless your at a handful of pubs within a 10 mile radius. I highly recommend this place, great staff and super nice locals. Come here, grab a pint and meet some great people. Cheers!

This is my favourite pub in the world. A huge deal. I must have been in hundreds all around the…read moreUK and the world. This is the best. Set in a very nice little place in Headington Quarry, opposite the church where C.S. Lewis is buried, but still ideally located for anyone living in Headington. It is also very well situated for any visitors, with it being straight down Gladstone Road where the major buses drop-off. The place itself is small, but the layout is great and there is a huge garden with nice decking. There is also a separate function room, which hosts the biannual Headington Beer Festivals, organised by the operators of the pub. The pub boasts a fantastic selection of real ales, with Bitter & Twisted usually on offer along with 5/6 others. The pub is also home to The Old Bog Brewery, and you can buy their beer to take away in mini-kegs etc. It is really nice. The owners are really great and the staff are always extremely polite, friendly and welcoming. There are several clubs and societies which frequent the pub during the week, playing obscure card and table games, which is always a curiosity, and there is also some kind of billiard table which is unfamiliar to me. It shows sky football, but I tend to avoid pubs when this is on. Overall, if you visit here, then you will not be disappointed. If you live in the area then you really should check it out. It doesn't open until 7pm on a monday.

Est. in 1242, the oldest pub in Oxford did not disappoint. Enter into a cozy, low-ceilinged old…read morewood bar with plenty of character. There is indoor seating in the room next to the bar, along with outdoor seating resembling a beer garden that also has a covered outdoor section. I enjoyed my sirloin English roast while having a few beers with friends. Will definitely come back if I'm ever back in Oxford.

Great to check out while in Oxford. Opens at noon. Sat in the patio and had fish and chips. Service…read morewas friendly. Inside the pub is tiny and quaint with low ceiling: it makes sense given its 700+ years old.

This pub is popular with nurses! And also Real Ale. It has Titanic. A brewery based in Belfast…read more It serves good food. The garden is large and family friendly. The students based at Ruskin Hall frequent here. So it must be good. The staff love to chat and give good service. Well worth a visit.

Fantastic pub and great food. We tried 3 different meals - sausages, pie and red snapper. All were…read morewell prepared, high quality and tasty. Wonderful surprise - highly recommended

I innocently mentioned that the Black Boy in headington is lovely, nice staff too. Pretty awkward…read moresilence ensued... until I pointed out that it is a restaurant in the lovely little area of old headington. We went for a saturday lunch and it was delightful. Food wise - I had scallops to start and they were perfect. I was told the wild garlic soup (another special) was exceptional. My duck confit was full of flavour, sitting on a bed of red cabbage, the only disappointment was the bean garnish which didn't add to an otherwise strong dish. The seafood linguini had generous proportions and seafood sauce had nice depth. The restaurant itself has a large light dining room, and an equally impressive bar area with a lot of local ales on tap. The staff are incredibly friendly and were so anxious to please, they made us feel wonderfully well looked after. We left feeling a bit overwhelmed with good eating and went for a post prandial walk around the village which is picture perfect. The Black Boy is worth seeking out as destination for a freindly family lunch, I would definitely go back.

The White Hart offers a rural feel in the villagey centre of Old Headington, opposite the mediaeval…read morechurch. This is a traditional, multi-roomed pub with a single central servery and a large and very nice beer garden, which has a generous covered area for smokers. The interior walls are decorated with old prints and photos. They do bar snacks and traditional pub food, including starters and excellent puds, with a good selection of real ales: Tiger Bitter, Pitch Black Stout and Burton Bridge's 'Wonder Wully' on my visit. There's a very popular quiz night during the week. Service was friendly and efficient: the only downer on our recent visits have been smelly Gents' loos.

This turned out to be one of the great English pubs. It's in Old Headington, which is a quiet…read morelittle area a couple colorful blocks' walk north of the main Headington shopping area. Easy to get to, but hardly anyone does. Not much up here, aside from houses, except the pub and the medieval church across the street, which is also worth visiting, except the church doesn't have drinks or an extraordinarily extensive (about 8 varieties) selection of truly excellent meat pies, admirable not just for the fillings (beef, chicken, venison(!)) but for the light and flaky crusts. And there's a large and attractive back garden to have your meal in.

To my Yelp friend Dean C - While on my quest to help find the best UK breweries, I discovered this…read moreplace. Sorry, but it is again kinda far away from the downtown/touristy London area. Oxford, UK is a college (and tourist) town. Quality/Quantity - Beer was good, and more importantly one of the few breweries within walking distance to the many college campuses here. See pictures of the menu for both the brewery and guest beers. Kitchen was closed when I got here, but that was ok as I just wanted/needed a beer. Atmosphere - Events - See pictures. Small pub, brewery. Two floors. I think the upstairs is bigger? I never went up, sorry. Indoor/outdoor seating. I started indoors so I could be near the bar, LOL. Then I decided to have my next beer outside and people watched. Another beautiful day (see picture)! I preferred the outside seating over inside. Service - Good. Not sure if it is just me, but I noticed a lot of men sitting at the bar waiting for their wives to come back from shopping. And I was one of them, LOL. Price - I can't remember? But I think less than 5 pounds a beer/pint? It just does not matter sometimes. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success. Cool spot, I am surprised that there are not more breweries in a college town. I am sure there are many pubs, but you guys need more breweries!

A wonderful pub with a great bartender. It was a pleasant place to have a pint on an afternoon.read more

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.

I expected to encounter difficulty in finding a table on a Tuesday afternoon (traditionally when…read more"The Inklings" would meet for their weekly congregations). Yet within minutes, my friend and I were escorted and seated at a table directly underneath several artifacts, photos and letters adorning the walls behind us, that once belonged to the literary giants (such as J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and others) that once frequented this charming tavern. Once again (as was a frequent occurrence during my tour of the UK), I partook of the Shepherd's Pie and a glass of tomato juice (confession: I'm not much of a beer or ale imbiber; apologies for my ignorance to those who are true connoisseurs of the hopped and malted brews, and for the offense of ordering such an abomination in a pub...haha!). In truth, coming here was more of a pilgrimage for a life-long Tolkien aficionado, than anything having to do with drinking or eating. And yet, in raising a glass in toast to my literary heroes, in the hallowed halls where they once gathered, I felt warm sense of kinship, and thankfulness, for such an amazing opportunity.

It's a historic Oxford pub known mainly for its previous patrons, JR Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Lewis…read moreCarol. The pubs is well lined with photos of the authors and it's a nice place to pause and wonder what these illustrious minds would have been drinking in their time. There are better pubs with better bears like The Turf Tavern, but still, the atmosphere makes this a great spot to pause, gather your thoughts and drink some real ale.