Wow, this place was great! Apparently it had just started serving sandwiches when we came by, and…read morewe thought they were excellent. I had a glass of the wine of the moment- it was a tasty Cabernet Sauvignon that was very reasonably priced. My husband had a local beer that he thought was unimpressive, but it was his own fault- he ordered a lager, knowing he likes more flavorful beers, and it came out just meh. I got a prosciutto sandwich, and we both agreed that mine was better. I highly recommend it! Go for some wine in the afternoon, stay for the sandwiches!

Absolutely fabulous. We loved the dark wood and brown leather decor throughout but the winners were…read morethe cocktails. You can tell there's an incredible amount of love made the cocktails. They're fun and delicious. Our servers were patient and kind, and delightful music was playing throughout the night.

Raoul's just opened again after some time away. It was a really great place to spend time with…read morefriends and get a drink or two. Our table ordered quite a range and enjoyed all that we had. The gyoza/spring roll bites were also a good addition. Great place to have a drink without the pretension or blasting music of other places. Particularly impressed with the work of Tim and Talulah, our servers this evening. They were friendly and fantastic.

What a lovely, old-fashioned (in a good way) restaurant and pub. It's so homey and nice and the…read morestaff is wonderful. It really feels like you're in their home. The bar and restaurant areas are very inviting. A friend of mine was staying in the hotel and we came by a few times to eat and drink. One of my favorite places in Oxford for sure.

Came here for a solo afternoon tea during my short time in Oxford. I would not recommend you do the…read moresame. As a massive cream/afternoon tea lover, I was profoundly disappointed in this tea. Firstly, the price is exorbitantly high- 38£ + 5% service fee ends up at 45£ meal with nothing else included. The service was mediocre, you have to get up and ask for things (like sugar or the bill),but this is to be expected at a very empty location. The tea was what I found most dissatisfaction in, it was so weak!! I chose Earl Grey and then the Assam, I let the EG steep for 20!!! minutes and could barely get flavor. I'm honestly not sure how this even happens. Tried the Assam, and it tasted of watery black pepper rather than a smooth rich black tea. The sandwiches and scones were fine, uncreative but they're the best part. The dessert tier (sans a fantastic espresso craquelin choux), left much to be desired. A painfully dry cake, brownie that was identical to those sold at Taylor's, lemon pudding (served with no spoon!) and cheesecake. I left with more to be desired, or would have expected less to be paid in return. Walk a few blocks south of Parsonage, there are far better tea's in town.

Ambiance is worth the entire dining experience! Steak and lobster was fantastic, though the…read moreutensils were lame. Don't let the dark alley upon entering deter you from a great foodie experience!

Probably the best restaurant in central Oxford at the moment, located moments off Cornmarket.Food…read moreis broadly "modern European"; on my visit there was a brisk trade in oysters ( Irish, wonderful) and lobsters. On our visit the menu also boasted a terrine and potted shrimp as starters, and mains such as rabbit, coq au vin, and whole plaice from Brixham. I had the latter, which was delicately sauced ( butter, lemon, chives) and expertly cooked. Desserts included a superb chocolate lava cake with pistachio ice cream. Very serviceable wine list, which includes a smattering of somewhat more unusual wines.

Very popular neighbourhood pizza place. Book ahead if you want a guaranteed table. Now during…read moreCOVID-19, I believe they do ask you to book ahead. Else, you can also order pick-up via their app. With the app, you just pay in-app, choose pick-up time and location (Summertown or Jericho), then just show them your confirmation number when you get there. Pizza is not bad. Each is thin and light enough that even a person with a light appetite can finish one whole by themself. Pasta dishes are more generously portioned. I found the margherita has way too much sauce and tomatoes, which make everything but the outer edge a soggy mess since the crust is super thin. With less sauce-heavy pizzas, however, the crust is more like a thin cracker. I prefer the prosciutto cotto e funghi. If you crave a more bread-y and robust crust, and perhaps more value for money, there are other places to try. Overall, good place for artisanal pizza. Staff was so-so. Maybe it was my bad luck, but when I visited, there were 4 waiters standing around, more two of who saw us walk up and wait by the "Wait to be Seated." Rather greet us and acknowledge us by telling us someone would be by to help us, they just each walked by and stared, then clustered around one another, including the one who would eventually come out to help us. There were only about 5 tables total when I went, and clearly the staff weren't overwhelmed if they were all gathered around one another just looking around.

Great place for Thin Crust Pizzas in Oxford…read more We started with the Fried Zucchini Sticks along with Prawn & Avocado Antipasti. For the main course we had Pollo e Spinaci, San Fernando and Margherita Pizzas. The food came out great and so was the service.

I used to love Brown's. They had a home cooked chicken dish…read morethat just felt like love on a plate. Those days are gone. While the burger was big, the flavor was sort of artificial. And the fries did not sing of potato. They sort of mumbled their origins over the taste of cooking oil. I ordered a non alcoholic cocktail with elderflower (which is kind of the second national beverage of England ...the first being beer) and I could be forgiven for thinking that elderflower was just water. I think the bartender used an eyedropper. Oh well. I suppose that is what happens with chains that are long in the tooth. The ambiance was kind of old school and posh pub like. Good place to take the olds when you are in Oxford but I am sure there are better places to go.

From Chicago, first time eating out in London. After a day of walking around Oxford University, our…read moreguide suggested we try Brown's for dinner. We walked in and the bistro type diner was really nice. Very nice ambiance. I went with the fish and chips (4/5). The cod was fresh, and the breading was a tad heavier than I like. Chips were pretty standard fare. For dessert we tried the apple, rhubarb, and raspberry crumble (5/5), really nice sweet and tart combo. Service was very good (5/5). Overall recommended.

The place is pretty and has a big menu but I would absolutely not return…read more The waiters were nice but overall it was not a great experience The food was not good it actually had the DRYEST chicken I've ever eaten. The chicken in the maki bowl and the salad was soo Burnt. Wine was fine. Maybe just go for drinks and stay away from the food. The rest of the food was just ehhh

My husband and I are traveling for our honeymoon and basically eating our way through this…read morevacation. It was raining out in Oxford and we were starving so we stopped by yesterday evening. We were seated quickly. The men working were friendly and let us know it might be a moment as they were taking care of a large party ahead of us. We were fine with that as we planned on doing the 2 for £13 cocktails to start, but we appreciated the warning! We both for the French martinis which we loved. The server brought out our small plate quickly and it was filling enough that we were fine to wait on entrees (though it came out rather quickly despite how busy they were). The pad Thai and burger were both great and flavorful. We did one entree and then a deal where we got a 3 course meal for £22. To finish the meal the popcorn chocolate brownie was decadent and I would 10/10 have it again. The vibes were cool and a great way to end the day. Prices were very reasonable as well. I would recommend this as a date night spot as well. Thank you fora fun experience! Glad we stopped by!

Honestly, I probably shouldn't write this whole pub off because a friendless jerk came along trying…read moreto pick a fight. I suspect that he was friendless because, well, there seemed to be nobody around him, or egging him on. Well, it is a pub in a uni town, so yeah, I probably should expect something like this, but still, I have to say that my experience really wasn't all that great.

The Jericho was one of our favorite haunts in town, no doubt due to its proximity to some of my…read moreclosest friends' flat. It's a warm, welcoming, spacious pub. We usually ate elsewhere or cooked our own dinners before coming by, so I can't speak to the food, but the drinks were always on point. I had a special fondness for the bartenders here because they were always happy to strike up a conversation with us. We had lots of laughs - one night in particular, they brought me to tears making fun of what they perceived as oddities in American passports. They also helped us one night when a buddy drunkenly lost his phone in the building. They were patient and good natured, which is about all you can ask of bar staff. Again, if you're not feeling like making new friends, there's plenty of room to spread out with your own social group or even be asocial, if that's what you're wanting. It's a welcoming, fun place, and a little bit more laid back than some of the other pubs around.

Who cares if their beer is 6 months past its sell by date. Who cares if their cheapest beer has…read morebeen banned in 36 states. ITS SOOO CHEAP. The dodgy deli, is the best off licence in the world. The widest selection of beers from around the world for the cheapest prices. Looking to supply a party, just tell the guy who much you are looking to spend, and they will do you a deal, buying in bulk benefits them just as much as you. Its an instituation

Now this is a MUST for any students new or on their way to oxford. The gem of this place is their…read more''out of date'' beer. What this usually means is that they have a beer a few weeks or months past dead, so they sell it all for a ridiculously cheap price. is it dangerous? No. Potent? yes. It seems that people get drunker faster when the beer is old :) its always been very popular with young people. I myself bought single med sized bottles of a range of odd beers here all for 44p each! you just cannot beat that. as well as the out of date beers there is a fine selection of normal dated wines and brew - all still cheaper then most other mainstream places. It is located on the cowley rd opposite the medic centre.