The Turf Tavern
Recommended
Pub
City Centre
$$
A well-hidden pub, tucked down a medieval alleyway behind the Bodleian.
Hidden Gems of Oxford
The places that don't make the guidebooks but absolutely should. Quiet corners, local favourites, and spots that reward the curious — this is the Oxford that most visitors never see.
Far From The Madding Crowd
City Centre
Far From The Madding Crowd
Pub
City Centre
$$
A civilised wine bar hidden down Friars Entry — the name is accurate, the escape from the crowds is real.
The Isis Farmhouse
Iffley & South Oxford
The Isis Farmhouse
Pub
Iffley & South Oxford
$
Reachable only on foot or by boat — a riverside pub at Iffley Lock that feels like a secret.