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Bars & Nightlife The guide was updated: 2023-10-27

Oxford is a buzzing city of bars and nightclubs thanks to the vibrant student life. If you are looking for a place to have a beer or go out dancing, the city can offer you a wide selection of its best bars. The area around the Cowley Road is diverse and lively where many students like to meet up and where you will find lots of pubs and live music venues. North-west of the centre, a part called Jericho, is famous for its cocktail bars and high-end restaurants and is definitely worth a visit. Another street which is lined up with pubs and restaurants is the George Street, in the centre of the town.

Quod Brasserie & Bar

Quod Brasserie & Bar

Quod Brasserie & Bar is one of the best places on High Street for private and business dining. This place was formerly a banking hall transformed to become Oxfords largest and most successful restaurant. A spectacular heated terrace lets diners enjoy a morning coffee, a superb value 2 course lunch or a cocktail.

The Bridge Bar & Club

The Bridge Bar & Club

The Bridge Bar & Club is a home to the Bridge Club Saturday Party, the Friday Night Sessions and many student nights. They have an extensive and exclusive champagne and premium spirit list. The club's atmosphere is very relaxed and friendly.

Duke of Cambridge

Duke of Cambridge

The Duke of Cambridge opened its doors in 1981 and has been mixing great drinks since then. It offers only the freshest ingredients and best cocktails around. It has quite a classy interior and amazing bar staff.

The House

The House

The House is a buzzing stylish bar on Blue Boar Street. It opened its doors in early 2009. It has its own gaming room and a private terrace. This bar was featured in Elle magazine's Top 25 Bars 2010.

Angels

Angels

Angels Bar is a fancy place where good cocktails and good music are offered. The place has its own “Angels' Lab” where their bartenders create the most refreshing drinks. Whether it is a long or short cocktail preference, it is offered at a great price.

Port Mahon

Port Mahon

Port Mahon is a traditional East Oxford pub with great atmosphere and delicious home cooked food. All the major sporting events can be watched here and if the sun is shining you can even enjoy your beer in the large decked garden.

Rose & Crown PH

Rose & Crown PH

With a beautiful location, a mile north of city centre, you will find this quaint old world pub. Rose & Crown PH is a charming English pub who offers a great venue together with good British food and the best beers. Everything in here is of great value too.

The Jericho Tavern

The Jericho Tavern

The Jericho Tavern is a proper local pub on Walton Street. It is famous for its beautiful venue and fine pub food and real ales. This place is also situated nearby the Phoenix cinema where movie fans dine and unwind. The place is open until midnight throughout the week and live music from local and touring bands are presented here.

Kiss Bar

Kiss Bar

Kiss Bar is an independent late night bar situated on Park End Street. It has a unique venue style with 193 capacity. For over 13 years, it has been offering a wide selection of affordable cocktails and other great drinks together with its fantastic DJs.

Royal Oak

Royal Oak

The Royal Oak is a cosy pub on Woodstock Road. They offer an impressive range of world beer, wine and spirits. They have cosy little corner for their guests to relax and enjoy. Good pub food is also served here.

Freud

Freud

Freud is an elegant café and bar located inside the majestic Saint Paul's church on Walton Street. Since 1986, they are known to serve legendary cocktails in Oxford. They also offer delicious and freshly made soups, salads and sandwiches during the day.

Atik

Atik

With five rooms of clubbing, the latest sound and lighting technology and a high level of customer service, you just can't go wrong at this nightclub. From the bar you can get fresh new cocktails, extraordinary spirits and exceptional champagnes. Atik, is the place to dance the night away.

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