This place is fantastic. The cocktails are pretty good- the barstaff know what they're doing. The…read moreprice is also unbeatably cheap. I love the dim lighting and comfy couches/chairs. There's a pool table upstairs and a romantic little widow nook. Why four stars you ask? So. Many. Stains. on the chairs/couches so it kind of creeped me out. The cocktails are also a bit more on the sweet side than what a solid, balanced cocktail should be. This place is great for groups. Upstairs can be closed off for private functions and a respectable cost. Also: UNI STUDENTS PAY ATTENTION: flash your student ID and get Happy Hour rates for much of the week (excluding Friday/Saturday).

This is an excellent upscale bar in Oxford, one of the best around. The drinks are great and not…read moretoo pricey during their happy hour. The ambiance and lighting make it a nice place to be. This would be a five-star review without question, but the staff were once rude to me. It wasn't such a big deal, but afterwards it made it hard to look at the place as the "go-to" spot my friends and I once had.

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.

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.

Delicious dinner with a gorgeous view overlooking Oxford! Our servers were very attentive. We…read moreenjoyed the chicken basket, katsu chicken, egg fried rice, and pulled beef. We can recommend them all!

Incredible all round. The ambiance is great, and the drinks are incredible. I can recommend the…read moreHipflask Slow-jam, the Old Fashioned, and the Pipe Dream, the Manhattan and the Espresso Martini. What sets The Alchemist apart is the service. The mixologists really know their stuff and don't only mix great cocktails but are fun to talk to. I recommend you find a seat at the bar, introduce yourself and enjoy! #dontmiss #oxford #thealchemist

The Temple Bar is ideally located on Temple Street in St Clements between the Cowley and Iffley…read moreRoads. It is my local and I'm also on the Temple Bar table football team (who won the Oxford University League this year!). It is a nice old Victorian pub from the outside. The interior is beautifully thought out by an interior designer - lovely calming green walls, comfy leather chairs and sofas, with a good layout. I guess the Temple Bar could be considered a 'House of Fun'. It is packed out on Friday and Saturday nights and busy other nights too. There is plenty going onas well as an excellent top quality foozball table, there is pool, jenga, giant connect 4, a very popular billiards table, darts, and other games. While away the afternoon, chat with friends, immerse yourself in one of the super cozy sofas, read the paper, or join in on one of the evening activities - a popular Quiz on Sunday night with lots of prizes and a bountiful jackpot. Tuesday nights during term time are foozball team games, and the darts team play on tuesdays or wednesdays. Wednesday nights is Open Mic - there is a large stage area and some good acts. Thursday is Reggae and Friday night Karaokee fun - always well attended with plenty of laughs!!! They also have a beer garden out the back, boasting a fine covered 'tent' area with heaters, and lots of picnic tables. Barry the landlord and his family keep this place in tip top condition, there are always many staff on hand and a very long bar, so you can be assured to spend your time having fun with friends, and not standing at the bar waiting for drinks. Of course a pub experience is always topped by a good sailor, and Barry is that man - he always likes to know what is going on with his pub teams and how we are doing in the Oxford league - makes sure we have a good setup for our fooz table and the lighting is correct. Top Pub. Top Man. Top Fun. Come down and have some fun. If you are interested in being on one of the Foozball teams, then please let me know. We have a lot of fun and are always happy to give tips and include everyone in the team who shows enthusiasm! :)

AHHH i love this place! its great for studentsit is for…read morestudents! lots of cheap drinks, pool tables, giant jenja and connect 4 very cheap drinks and screens to watch to football Everyone is happy

Excellent menu, wine and cocktail list. Energetic atmosphere. Good mix of young and old. Modern…read more Live piano music after 8 pm. Try the sticky toffee pudding! Best ever!

I've been dragged here several times over the years and it's really not my kind of place. The…read moreatmosphere is of a look-at-me yuppy meat-market. The drinks they stock are designed to be exhibited to fellow drinkers rather than actually drunk, and the continuous loop of runway fashion show footage on the TV screens just tops off the overall impression of empty-headed fatuousness. This time we actually ate here. A team of tech geeks. Of course, we didn't feel out of place because for all its atmosphere the Living Room doesn't seem to draw the crowd it targets any more, at least not on a weeknight. The menu is predominantly Italian-inspired but with a wide range of other influences including some British favourites. Unfortunately for the price you pay, the execution left something to be desired. The risotto I ordered was the wrong side of al dente, leaving me with crunchy mouthfuls of powdery rice. The treacle tart I ordered for desert was pretty much the same as the ones you can buy in any supermarket, except that they'd tried to stretch one of those to 12 portions. Being honest for a moment, I always get grumpy when I'm in Oxford and I end up in a pub that doesn't serve decent ales, so it may not be as bad as I make it sound. But there are certainly far better places to be and to eat.

This is the best karaoke pub I have ever been to! The staff and regulars here are amazing.read more

Cannot say enough great things about this place and the staff and ownership…read more I had a team of colleagues from the US in town for a sales meeting and we were determined to do karaoke to celebrate making our sales goals. Even though this business was closed due to the bank holiday, they opened just for us so we could celebrate. Space was excellent, drinks are great, and again, the staff could not have been nicer and more accommodating. Looking forward to going back to Oxford soon so I can hit the Mad Hatter again!