King's Arms in Oxford

Love this place! Always friendly, always lively, and always a corner to squeeze into and enjoy a drink or a meal. I look forward to coming any time I'm in Oxford!

Very nice place. Friendly welcome and service. The dishes are very good. Absolutely worth discovering.

One of the best burgers I've had in a while. Quick service and lovely environment.

Great Sunday roast place! You get served but not special personal service. It’s so busy so you have to order at the bar. But food was tasty and tasteful in presentation.

We love visiting the King's Arms. Great food, service and friendly atmosphere. Big thanks to our server Dave today. Would highly recommend.

Good quiet and spacious pub I haven't tried their food but it looked pretty good.

daniel mounsey served me absolute lovely guy very friendly was very helpful

The food was delicious, and the staff were lovely. Thanks, Dave!

Living in the UK for nearly 17 years, I’ve had countless English breakfasts – but this one? Truly next level. The King's Arms in Oxford served the most outstanding full English I’ve ever tasted. Everything felt homemade – even the baked beans had that special, comforting touch. The coffee? Absolutely amazing. Rich, smooth, perfectly brewed – just what you need to complete a breakfast masterpiece. The atmosphere of the place is indescribably beautiful. It’s warm, elegant, and full of character – the kind of place that instantly makes you feel at home. This is more than just a meal – it’s an experience. A true worship of food and hospitality. Hats off to the chef and the whole team – I can’t wait to come back with my family!

A brilliant pub with a good selection of pub grub and Ales right in the heart of the city of the gleaming spires :-)

The home made pies where lovely

Stopped by Kings Arms for a refreshment of a sunny day and was pleasantly surprised by warm welcome and an inviting atmosphere. They had just launched their summer spritz menu , Stuart behind the bar patiently took me through the selection, i chose Rose Rhubarb spritz and it was delicious! Thank you, Ill be back!

A beautiful pub with a great history! The fish and chips and tartar sauce were incredible, and so was the rest, obviously.

Delightfull staff; pleasant surroundings; very modest portion of avocado toast brunch. Needed an extra slice of toast

Mixed grill was really lovely all fresh and could just put a knife through to cut with no effort. Served by Amina lovely lady and very helpful

Daniel, was very helpful and helped me order my food as i forgot my reading glasses! bless his soul very nice young chap

Great food and nice beer selection. Amazing atmosphere. Staff is OK. Fish and chips superb, salad portion could have been bigger.

Dan, great guy, brilliant service, treated with kindness and respect and a bonus is he’s cute and handsome

Nice pub overall, beer was nice, the beef burger wasn't the best I ever had but wasn't bad, the price (17£) a bit too high for that size but you re in the city cente

Daniel was a very helpful and kind server.

Great spot for a quick bite! The atmosphere is lovely, and Dan's service was fast, efficient, and friendly. Highly recommend!

We were quickly served with very appetising food in a relaxed atmosphere - even though Mother's Day was a busy time.

Popped in for a bite with some of my mates. Had a lovely time, the food was great, the staff were lovely, I'd like to in particular commend Dan for his perfect service and making sure everything was good.

Freddie colbourne poured a nice cold Guinness and asahi. Kept me entertained while I was here and would highly recommend being served by him.

Freddie Colburn was the loveliest bar man! Making me feel very welcomed in this new pub. Would highly recommend this establishment.

Super vibe with typical British style, nice decor and very friendly staff! I recommend it for it's space, atmosphere and you feel home! Burgers and ciders are the best!🇬🇧

The food was good and generous with nice sauces. Had fish and chips, and sticky toffee pudding. Lots of tables, and a nice atmosphere.

One of the many nice pubs in the heart of Oxford City

young guy with black hair at the bar was rude to my husband but the food and drinks and other servers were incredible!

One of my favorite pubs in Oxford. Always bustling and lively. Great pub food at reasonable prices. Friendly bar staff. Beautiful old, historic building. Can't wait to return when I visit the UK again.

Incredible chicken pie and also lovely staff and it's warm!

The beef roast was great, and came with delicious potatoes and veggies. Great location, history, and ambience.

Best pie I've had! And good beers too.

Great venue for our small event, we were very well looked after by Matt the manager and his bar team. Delicious food, good selection of drinks on tap etc, and a lovely atmosphere in the Wadham Room.

Came with a big group and the service was excellent. Food was delicious!

A great pub with very lovely staff, we had a party of 13 for lunch and they handled this really well- would definitely recommend. A nice atmosphere and tasty food.

My family and I were so impressed with the authenticity, food and atmosphere of this pub! We were served by Dave who was very nice and welcoming. Highly recommend if you are in Oxford!

Just popped in for a pint or 2 whilst in Oxford. Enjoyed it. We liked the fact they had Oxford sauce on every table which is great that pubs support local products. Would happily drink there again.

Large Old English pub w mostly student and young adult crowd. Ate dinner had beers it was solid

Great pub in Oxford, we had a very tasty Sunday Roast. Service was extra helpful with the children, where they helped us by getting food / drinks whilst we were caring with their needs. We strongly recommend this pub if you are a local or visiting!

Needed somewhere to eat, so we chanced our arm at the Kings Arms. This place is definitely a place up there to visit with all the little snugs to sit in, the buzzing atmosphere, with all age's eating and drinking. One of the bartenders pulled the perfect pint, really lively, clearly quickly with a good head on it. Plenty of choice of real ales, food and drinks, I did like the idea of still being able to buy food snacks with your pint, like a scotch egg or sausage roll, these were accessible to the bartenders to serve straight away and not having to wait for the kitchen to plate them and find what table you're at. We did order fish and chips from the menu, the fish batter was crisp, as were the chips. I also liked that you had curry sauce along with the tartar sauce. The big surprise was the Oxford sauce, never seen it before but what a great sauce. So onto the big question would I go back, it's a yes, great place.

Beautiful pub. Great atmosphere, for this septic ;-) Hertfordshire Chicken pie main was delicious, as we're the cask pints. Recommend.

Beautiful pub with lots of character and old oxford photos. Food was fantastic as usual. U must try the oxford sauce on the table

Such lovely pub food even though the pub was packed on a 6 Nations match day!

Excellent and attentive service. Well done to everyone!

The oldest pub in Oxford. A place with a great atmosphere. The Guinness tasted delicious.

Full English for Brunch. Amazing quality.... Great service.

Had an amazing time here on my first visit! Decided to give it a try while some friends were in town, and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere was fantastic—lively, welcoming, and full of energy. A special shoutout to Freddie at the bar—an absolute star! Enthusiastic, friendly, and incredibly quick with the service. Had a great conversation with him, which made the experience even better. Will definitely be coming back!

Little expensive but food was nice

The bartender freddie was lovely and very helpful. Great atmosphere!!

This spot is a lovely dinner place, service is friendly and the atmosphere is very nice. Will definitely be coming again! Freddie Colburn served us at the bar - was very friendly and had great drink recommendations

What a totally awesome place, fantastic atmosphere and excellent staff. Highly recommended if you visit Oxford. Loved it 😁👍

Honestly (and my Mother will hate me for this) the best Sunday roast dinner I’ve ever had!!! Quality of meat - 5/5. We both had the beef it was medium rare and slice not to fat or thin. Perfect! Portion control - 5/5. Suitably full, no room for desert (which we both like). Perfect! Price - 5/5. We live in the midlands and will pay £20 for a very good Sunday Roast so in Oxford I found this price… Perfect! Overall - 5.5. Will keep consist… Perfect!!!

Fantastic meal at the king’s arms, we’ve been coming here for years and it’s always a good time! Very dog friendly, our Peggy was treated with dog treats from the bar and a water bowl almost immediately on arrival! We had a lovely conversation with our server Sofia who recommended the vegetable cottage pie and new sausage roll bar snack, our meals were delicious and with great service from all thank you

I had a fantastic experience at the kings arms recently. The fish and chips were absolutely delicious—crispy batter, perfectly cooked fish, and generous portions. But what really made the visit special was the outstanding service from Sofia. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. It’s rare to find such warm and genuine hospitality, and she truly made our evening enjoyable. I’ll definitely be coming back—highly recommend!

Had the most wonderful customer service with a lovely atmosphere. Drinks were amazing!! Deffo coming again. Thank you so much

Daniel is so cool! Thanks Daniel for being so cool

Food looks good and I'm sure it's a lovely establishment

Great food and lovely staff. Fish and chips were very nice and the burger was lovely. Good size portions and quick service.

Great food , great prices free wifi for the small wait for the food and great calm environment

Dave was our server, and we couldn't have asked for friendlier or warmer service. Me and my friends are regular Monday lunch timers, the Kings Arms is agreeably our favourite eatery in Oxford, and a perfect place to spend our lunch hour away from our desks. Thank you for always greeting us so kindly, Dave!

We popped in for dinner with friends. The staff were friendly. The food was delicious. Starters with pub bites were phenomenal. I ordered trout but I got salmon but highly recommend this dish, really delicious. Chicken and leek pie was okay. Sausage with mushed potato dish was great. Fish and chips was good. Dessert dishes were delicious.

Reasonable prices. Wxcelent wats. Great atmosphere. Great staff. Would recommend.

We spend few hours here next to fire playing chess, chatting and having fun. It was just a great place to hang out. Food is priced in higher side but it’s worth the ambiance and taste.

London prices for a pint of Guiness, over £6, but overall not bad but not great. Did not eat food though .

We had the hand raised British pork pie. We really enjoyed it, but not familiar with the way. Food is served in Oxford. I was surprised that it wasn’t hot. It reminded me of cold head cheese or something similar that my mom or sister would serve. It was very tasty and we enjoyed it and soaked it up as part of the experience. We also had and shared the fennel, orange and chestnut salad a complete vegetarian meal or side or starter, and it was tasty I haven’t got used to stepping away from my table to go and order my meal. I do like table service. Maybe I’m spoiled.

Very busy festive drinking evening.

Alright. On a rainy evening, pub with a great atmosphere and very cool decor to drink a good beer.

We had a really lovely Christmas dinner here. The manager looked after us really well. We brought the dog and had a great time. There were biscuits and bowls available for the dog too. There was plenty of atmosphere, and the roast was fantastic. Little bit warm but to be expected in a full pub.

What's not to like? Historic Oxford pub, great atmosphere, excellent food and friendly staff. We ate at the King’s Arms for our staff Christmas lunch (7 people) and enjoyed exemplary Christmas fare and a good selection of beers and wines. Highly recommended!

Excellent. Sunday roast. Three old friends meeting up. Food delicious.

The King's Arms: A Hip New Place to Meet Gruff Ex-cons? A man walking into a pub can, and should, expect three things. A selection of beers on draught is always a good draw. A warm, relaxed ambience never goes amiss. A selection of seasonal, well-priced meals is generally the finishing touch. The King's Arms, however, takes this up a significant notch (perhaps even two notches). Toilets that one needs wellies to navigate in order to avoid dyeing their shoes a gorgeous fluorescent yellow? A private function room that, once booked, requires guests to keep the door wide open to the rest of the pub? A bar that, upon approach, treats you to a glare from the bar staff, followed by a detailed lecture on the importance of bringing the proper identification papers? One can expect all this and more at the King's Arms, which takes an innovative, unfriendly approach to hospitality. Perhaps the days of a warm welcome are over. I, for one, rather enjoyed being berated by a man resembling an aardvark. Would certainly recommend.

Good food great atmosphere but a bit expensive. Don't like not having a tab

One of my favourite pubs in Oxford. Good beer, the food is ok, but most importantly it gives its customers a bit of physical space. Next time I'm in Oxford, I'll pop in.

We had booked one of the private rooms for a function, the hosts were well organised and made the evening a great success. Food and beer most agreeable. If you are hosting a private party, this would be a top venue.

Lovely old English pub, but the gents toilets are rank! Mould growing out of the ceiling, I am sorry its 2024 not 1968.

We had a really good Christmas meal here. The food was lovely, fireplace was lit, and the staff were great!

Best pint of Guinness in England

Service was amazing even though It was really busy our waitress Hannah S was surperb and quick to deal with any issues we had 10/10 would recommend

always a favourite of ours for a post work drink, lovely staff and food and nice atmosphere:)

Nice dog friendly pub, spacious establishment with plenty of tables able to accommodate groups of people. Toilets downstairs are a bit aromatic despite being very clean(partly aroma and partly damp as it's cellar level).

The King's Arms in Oxford, located at 40 Holywell Street, is one of the city’s most historic and beloved pubs. Founded in 1607, it has long been a gathering place for students, locals, and visitors alike, creating an atmosphere that combines Oxford’s scholarly charm with a warm, lively pub environment. It’s situated conveniently near the heart of the university and some of its iconic colleges, including the Bodleian Library, making it a favorite spot for university students, professors, and tourists. Inside, the pub boasts classic decor, including dark wood paneling, low-beamed ceilings, and snug corners that evoke a sense of timeless English tradition. Known for its selection of cask ales, the King's Arms offers a variety of beers from local and regional breweries, along with an excellent menu of traditional pub fare. The outdoor seating area is especially popular during the warmer months, allowing patrons to enjoy views of Oxford's charming architecture while socializing. The King's Arms is also steeped in history; it has been a hub for academic discussion and debate over centuries, frequented by scholars and even notable figures associated with Oxford. Today, it still retains that academic spirit while offering a cozy, welcoming atmosphere for everyone who visits.

Lovely place! Went in for a drink and loved the atmosphere. Their mulled cider was delicious- would recommend! Great service, smiling faces. There is a certain warmth in this place overall that I really enjoyed.

The place to be even after 41 years. The beer is delicious anyway

Love the pork pies and scotch eggs. Excellent chicken skillet pie. Cozy atmosphere.

So pretty yet so busy. This is more a restaurant than a pub. Great atmosphere tho but be prepared to wait.

Might be the best pub food in Oxford, it’s definitely up there!

Delicious food. Lively atmosphere. Friendly service.

Excellent Sunday lunch for a big family party of 12. Food was very good and reasonably priced (for the centre of Oxford). Very friendly staff and excellent atmosphere with a great mix of Town and Gown.

Incredible experience!! Beautiful place and excellent food.

The ideal place to share a moment with friends. The Kings arm is comfortable and welcoming. They have a good selection of beers and the food is comforting. A special mention to Pav who gave me a souvenir of the pub. Many thanks for that!

Fantastic staff, above and beyond service, food was really tasty - can't wait to come back again!

Location wise, it's right in the heart of Oxford campus, so you get a mixture of students & locals & tourists in there which is lovely. Now, I've been to this pub on and off for several years and have always had somewhat good experiences, but today I was utterly disgusted to the point where I felt sick. The male bathroom is quite literally filled with mould all over the place, especially the ceiling and to call it disgusting would be an understatement - it was a hell hole. I'd say it was the most disgusting pub I've been to in my whole life, not exaggerating here. How this pub operates with such hygiene standards is beyond shocking to say the least.

Great atmosphere, good selection of beers, other drinks and food, quick service and super-helpful staff.

“Had the pleasure of enjoying a Sunday roast here, and it was exceptional! The beef roast was served incredibly quickly and the portion size was more than generous. The meat was tender and full of flavor, paired perfectly with all the traditional sides. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were attentive and friendly, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a hearty roast and great service!”

Very cosy place, good beer and atmosphere.

Fantástico lugar y un verdadero centro de estudiantes! Entorno encantador, siempre un lugar favorito para visitar. Haz una visita si estás en Oxford

Realmente disfruté de la vibra y gran selección de bebidas! Pub céntrico con bonito interior en Oxford. Disfrutaré de volver pronto!

Nice pub with character. Unsuitable for people who struggle with stairs, but that’s due to being an old building.

Best pub in Oxford, always have a great time in here, would really recommend a visit ! They get unbelievably busy on weekends so please cut slack for them during these times !