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Best Bars in Oxford

Discover the best bars in Oxford. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

The 10 best bars in Oxford

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Turf Tavern

Discover Oxford’s hidden gem: a 600-year-old historic pub famed for its cozy charm, legendary patrons, and timeless atmosphere.

4 Bath Pl, Oxford OX1 3SU
4.5 Excellent 6,044 reviews
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LJ - Love Jericho Cocktail Bar

Experience Oxford’s best cocktails and vibrant nightlife at LJ - Love Jericho, where expert mixology meets a lively, welcoming atmosphere.

30 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AA
4.5 Excellent 218 reviews
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The Bear Inn, Oxford

Oxford’s oldest pub since 1242, The Bear Inn charms with historic ties, cozy low ceilings, lively music, and a welcoming garden retreat.

6 Alfred St, Oxford OX1 4EH
4.4 Very Good 1,946 reviews
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The Alchemist Oxford

Experience Oxford’s premier theatrical cocktail bar and restaurant, blending creative drinks with innovative American-inspired cuisine in a vibrant setting.

Westgate, Bonn Square, Oxford OX1 1TR
4.3 Very Good 1,611 reviews
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The Varsity Club

Experience Oxford’s best rooftop views and vibrant nightlife at The Varsity Club, a stylish multi-floor venue blending cocktails, music, and cityscape charm.

9A High St, Oxford OX1 4DB
4.1 Very Good 1,343 reviews
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King's Arms, Oxford

Oxford’s oldest pub since 1607, famed for its literary heritage, academic ties, and ghostly whispers in a historic setting.

40 Holywell St, Oxford OX1 3SP
4.2 Very Good 1,888 reviews
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The Old Bookbinders Ale House

A cozy 19th-century Oxford pub blending traditional ales with authentic French bistro charm in the heart of Jericho.

17-18 Victor St, Oxford OX2 6BT
4.6 Excellent 1,124 reviews
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Slug & Lettuce - Oxford

Vibrant cocktail bar and restaurant set within historic Oxford Castle, offering stylish drinks, global cuisine, and lively brunches in a chic, welcoming atmosphere.

1 Oxford Castle, Oxford OX1 1AY
4.3 Very Good 3,478 reviews
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The Mad Hatter

Step into Oxford’s whimsical Mad Hatter for imaginative cocktails, themed rooms, and lively entertainment in a quirky Wonderland setting.

43 Iffley Rd, Oxford OX4 1EA
4.3 Very Good 406 reviews
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The Lighthouse

A stylish riverside cocktail bar and tapas restaurant blending classic charm with modern flair in the heart of Oxford.

1 Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HH
4.2 Very Good 976 reviews

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