Rose & Crown in Oxford

Super cute, very nice and caring staff, food and beer are delicious.

This is a great pub with a very good landlord. The staff are friendly the beer is top class and food is very good. A must visit for people who love traditional English pubs.

Found this lovely little pub whilst walking back from the city to our hotel. Received a very warm welcome from the friendly staff and other patrons. It's a very cosy pub with extra seats outside in the rear area with under table heaters, which were movement sensored, so came on as you sat down and was a great idea. Had a great selection of beers!!

A fantastic real pub, in a world where these places are becoming scarce. Fantastic real ales, delicious food, characterful setting, friendly service, and a hospitable landlord. One of the best pubs in Oxford - a gem.

Nice beer and a good traditional interior

a very nice pub with plenty of atmosphere! and the food is wonderful.

What a fantastic New Year's eve. Wonderfully organised by the whole team. Another evening to remember at the R & C

Very friendly welcome by the owner who guided us through the draft beers choice and made sure we were well. The place is nice and the playlist was a pleasure. All food enjoyed to the end. Thanks for the service !

Beautiful old friendly Oxford pub. Super friendly family run pub, and great staff.... and a good choice of beers. What's most important?? All of that!!

Great beer friendly atmosphere & will visit again for sure. Maybe we will eat on the next visit.

One of the best pubs in Oxford. Think about getting a pork pie if you go!

Nice enough pub, bar small and no seating for one due to people eating Good beer though

Populaire pub, met prima eten en goede dranken. Leuk, klein, knus straatje. Je kunt buiten op straat drinken, of achter in de tuin (met afsluitbaar dak voor de regen).

This is a friendly British pub on N Parade Ave. You can taste a variety of beers and British pies.

``Rose & Crown PH'' has a beautiful exterior and is an attractive place that catches the eye (^o^) The sophisticated building perfectly expresses the atmosphere of a traditional British pub. , it made me feel comfortable just walking down the street♪ The inside is just as charming as the outside, with great service and delicious food 👍 Recommended as a local favorite.

I couldn’t resist visiting a pub in Oxford with the same name as the pub in the England pavilion at Epcot. It did not disappoint. Cute garden area out back with tons of seating. Yummy fries and good beer.

Spent a hour here on a Friday night it was fun and staff were very friendly

The bar staff that served us were lovely but the manager (I think he was the manager - he had been showing a new staff-member around) came over to us at one point and told us to 'stop shrieking'. I would understand if the place was busy or it was late, but we were the only people in an otherwise empty beer garden on a sunday afternoon. We were playing a card game together and I guess he didnt like that we were laughing? Made us feel very unwelcome. I wouldnt go back again.

Great atmosphere, and the good was of a really high standard.

Lovely pub. Very good beer. Great olde English atmosphere. Sitting in the street outside having a pint. Lovely. I didn't eat so can't rate the food.

Had the pleasure of stumbling into this delightful British pub and instantly hit by its warm and inviting ambiance with cozy wooden furnishings and low hanging ceilings. The bar serves up a delicious selection of drops 🍻too served in handles/pots. Each sip was a delightful journey. Food menu was classic pub-fare and all tasted of homemade deliciousness. A genuine 💎 is the 🌹&👑, cannot wait to visit again.

Nice pub, good beer, nice atmosphere.

Jazz night , good experience, everyone friendly ,music was good

Visited for a late morning pint after not having been there for many years. The building still retains its unique charm and new management was efficient and helpful. Sadly the pub has, in recent years, fallen in with "normal" practice and no longer continues to open into the middle of the night. Food looked interesting but we were on a mission to visit several pubs in Oxford. Definitely on the list for another visit.

Sat outside in the sunshine, very relaxing watching the world go by with a pint

Called in for an early evening meal and could not be more surprised to find a lovely warm traditional pub with traditional food that is served well. Staff were completely hospitable and could not be more welcoming. A true gem in the City of Oxford and would certainly revisit on return with family

It is a nice place for friends' gathering

Great neighborhood pub with a relaxing atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Landlord and staff very attentive, good beer and food.

Fantastic atmosphere and great bar staff 👏

Possibly the finest public house in all Christendom

Rose & Crown restaurant is best locate in Oxford we found great food, fast service great owner.

Always a pleasure coming in to this welcoming and friendly pub. Have been a patron for many years and will continue to be! Thank you all at the R&C!

Oxfords hidden treasure , our favourite pub , always a great atmosphere with a warm and friendly feel at all times credit to the staff and management .

Absolutely shocking - taking pictures without consent and being extremely aggressive. We are a group of female students who went there for a drink and asked for food but were informed the kitchen was closed. We were so hungry so we bought a round of drinks, and ordered some pizza from the place next door to enjoy our drinks with food. Then the owner comes over to our table and accuses us of consuming other food on their table, but we asked what the issue was since the kitchen was closed, and we had already purchased (overpriced) drinks (place was empty, so we weren’t taking the seats from other customers). We then saw the owner taking photos of us without our consent, and when we asked him to delete them he became extremely aggressive and tried to intimidate us. He pointed at the university ID I was wearing and stated my full name, trying to threaten me. Absolutely awful experience, was quite scary really, please do not go here.

Absolutely shocking - taking pictures without consent. We are a group of female students who went there for a drink and asked for food but were informed the kitchen was closed. We were so hungry so we bought a round of drinks, and ordered some pizza from the place next door to enjoy our drinks with food. Then the owner comes over to our table and accuses us of consuming other food on their table, but we asked what the issue was since the kitchen was closed, and we purchased (overpriced) drinks (place was empty, so we weren’t taking the seats from other customers). We then saw the owner taking photos of us without our consent, and when we asked him to delete them he became extremely aggressive and tried to intimidate us. Absolutely awful experience, was quite scary really, please do not go here.

Monday lunch time and open for food as well as a good selection of beer worth a visit.

A supper spot to entertain our USA Grandson and his friend. They were starting out on a European tour and were bowled over by the hospitality and the fish and chips. Debbie was on duty with son Adam and, as ever, they made us so welcome. This pub is surely the most authentic in Oxford. We tried the locally brewed 'Trinity' that can be recommended. Debbie and Andrew, now with son Adam, have been the landlords for 40 years. What an achievement. Great beer, great food and really great atmosphere.

Horrible owner but friendly staff. The owner does not allow music, even when you are the only guests there and gets rude. He also does not allow certain drinks like tequila and is rude to customers. AVOID!

If you're looking for a pub in Oxford with a questionable reputation when it comes to inclusivity, I would like to share my experience. My family and I have been residents of Oxford since 2017, and today was our third visit to this pub over a span of six years. We had our 5-month-old baby with us with the sweltering heat. Initially, we attempted to find a seat in the pub's garden at around 4:30 pm. While we were aware that Sundays are dedicated to jazz events, which typically commence at 7:30 pm, we were denied seating until 5:30 pm by the same individual we encountered before. Faced with the scorching weather, we opted to sit indoors for some relief and respite. However, once we placed our drink orders, the guy instructed his staff to inform us that children were not permitted in the pub after 5 pm. I suspect he conveyed this through his staff because there have been instances where we struggled to comprehend his accent when he spoke English in his native manner. It is important to note that English is not our first language. This incident mirrors a similar occurrence from two years ago when we ordered food here. It seems that unless one speaks English in a manner that the owner deems native, they are automatically assumed to be a tourist or visitor to Oxford. However, one's command of the English language does not serve as proof of their place of residence. I have resided in Oxford since 2017, and it is not necessary for me to conform to a specific British style. If the owner wishes to be understood, he should make an effort to communicate clearly, rather than delegate the situation to his staff. This unfortunate experience sheds light on a hidden and unspoken form of discrimination present.

Been there a couple of times. Would definitely recommend the place for the good food and ambience. The staff are extremely friendly and would highly recommend the pies (esp the steak and kidney pie)

Absolutely delighted with my experience at the Rose & Crown Public House! From the moment I walked in, I was welcomed warmly by the friendly staff. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, and the decor is truly charming. The menu is varied and delicious, with plenty of options for everyone. I particularly enjoyed the fish and chips - crisp, golden batter and perfectly cooked, flaky fish. The portion sizes were generous and left me feeling satisfied. The drinks selection is equally impressive, with a great choice of local and international beers, wines and spirits. The staff were attentive, knowledgeable and went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. They truly made us feel like valued customers. Overall, I had a wonderful evening at the Rose & Crown Public House and will definitely be back again soon. I highly recommend this charming establishment to anyone looking for a top-notch pub experience.

Great Oxford pub, with a good drink selection. Me, lager. Finchy, Lager. Gareth, lager sometimes cider, so different drinks for different... needs.

Outstanding establishment. The best pub in Oxford! Great beer, food, atmosphere and service!

Came here for the Ploughmans and wasn’t disappointed. Limited seating. Greeted by the local drunk which was awesome and wacky. Staff was amazing.

The beer is excellent and the food superb in a traditional English pub.

Quirky pub with a couple of rooms inside and a lovely big garden out the back, plus seating outside in the pedestrianised street. Beers are good. There was a jazz evening the day we visited, with various events regularly taking place. Toilets (outside) need a refurb.

A genuine pub in a small lane near the Cotswold Lodge in Oxford where we were staying during our trip to the UK. Great pub atmosphere and grub with friendly patrons and the owner on hand to spread the hospitality. The unexpected place that we were looking for.

Lovely pub and bar staff but let down by the miserable owner/landlord making snarky comments as we entered and throughout the night. This has happened multiple times. Ashame really

Pub in the north area of ​​Oxford. I really liked the aesthetics of the place, its decoration. They have a variety of real ale beers. Fast service.

One of the best pubs in oxford, great local ales which are well kept and served. Great garden, cozy fires in the winter. The place to be from 12noon on May Day

I love this place. The landlord always remembers us even when we haven't seen him for ages

Great pub, nice people and great beers. Staff is fantastic

Nice proper local pub with decent beer selection

Best pub in Oxford. The beer is always good, and it has a great atmosphere. Reliable favourite.

I go here too many times. I don't drink but the meals here are very tasty straightforwardly British food. A quality independent pub, it's charm and character beat any chain. Also the chips are too good ....

Curious bar area with just 2/3 tables, which I liked, rather than their bespoke dining area. Lovely beers, and we enjoyed the food too. I had the strange vegetarian Buddha Bowl that turned out to be delicious and I'm not even a veggie!

Such a warm and friendly environment. I loved their vegetarian pies and ciders on tap. We visited multiple times on the same trip and will return!

Pork pies, pickled eggs and beer all on tap.

Típico pub inglês, muitas bebidas à disposição e de boa qualidade. Os funcionários são extremamente simpáticos, gostei imenso do ambiente. Têm uma espécie de pátio interior com aquecedor em cada mesa o que torna o espaço mais acolhedor, já que a parte interior tende a ficar barulhenta. Os menus têm alguma variedade e a comida é saborosa, com opções para vegetarianos e vegans. Os preços estão dentro da normalidade do estilo de vida britânico. É um sítio que aconselho a conhecer!

Two of us had lovely pea and mint soup and the third person in the party had pie of tge day. All good!

Atmospheric pub, good staff, very Morse y

What a find!! Wonderful 'local' pub, tucked away a short walk from the main centre. Love a pub where you can 'engage' with the staff. Ales kept really well. Would definitely recommend and return on our next visit..

We arrived at our B&B quite late and using TripAdvisor, found this pub a couple of streets away. It was busy and we going w ourselves a table out the back in a party cold area, with heaters under the tables, until, I assume, the manger told us there was a table in the front room. Consider there we choose our food and enjoyed a drink in a very quirky establishment. Food was nothing fancy, exactly what we wanted and we did manage to strike up a conversation with the cook and the manger on two separate occasions. Lovely pub down a lovely little street, which did have a small market on Saturday morning.

consistently yummy food (I particularly suggest their pies!), great ciders, ales and beers. Staff is fast and professional. Pub is traditional and cozy, with a covered courtyard for the warmer days, but also with heaters for the colder ones.

Seen another 1 star review pointing out that no children are allowed, and the owner complaining that this is unfair as we have 'not sampled their hospitality'. Hate to tell you that we have sampled their hospitality, and that this consisted of being told to get lost as we had a child with us. Even called ahead and were told that children would be allowed inside before 5pm, so don't know what happened there. Owner is going on about traditional values in other responses - he clearly has a view of what a traditional pub is that excludes families and is unwelcoming. Don't like the 1 star reviews? Sounds like you need to let children and the adults with them enjoy your pub!

We went in , immediately rude stares by the old man behind the bar, said a drivers license isnt accepted, joke of a place.

The best Pub in Oxford, without a doubt. Andrew and Debbie are amazing host's. Try it, you will not be disappointed.

I was very impressed with this 'old school' pub in a nice area of Oxford. We sat in the conservatory at the back and were impressed with the heaters, the interesting and friendly patrons, and the affable bar staff. There was ample seating, and the service was quick. The pub's range of beers was good, including Gull and Old Hooky, plus ciders. Those heaters were very welcome on a cold night. I loved it there, we had a lovely evening, and I hope to go again when I'm back in the city soon.

Great old pub with excellent real ales

I was in Oxford on a pub-crawl, looking for some aggro after an afternoon of lager and worse. Stumbled in here and immediately became a north Oxford intellectual - speaking in a drawl, patronising all and sundry. But excellent beer, so I downed a few. Next thing I was in Cowley (via taxi) and heading for Wetherspoons, for serious steam-hammering of any Herbert!

Good choice of beer, friendly staff and great location just outside the centre of Oxford. Sat in the heated garden area which is ideal for groups and families. Located in a picturesque parade.

Excellent local. Good range of beers, wines and spirits. Friendly staff. We try to go every time we visit Oxford.

Booked a table as it close to where we are staying. The pub hasn’t been “messed about” and still looks like a pub! Staff very friendly. Ordered the roast X 2. Not disappointed. Very good in fact. Afters were 2 X apple pie ( not very adventurous but why would you be with food this good?) really good basic apple pie too. Excellent meal.

A warm welcome and friendly atmosphere at this historic north Oxford pub which is popular with locals and students alike.

Uptight and obnoxious owners. Staff are up themselves. Don't bother going here, there are plenty of choices for pubs in Oxford, this isn't the place to be.

a lovely local pub, great service outdoor seating area with good food and cold beer worth a visit anytime

As always - a great place to go for a beer with friends - 'entertained' by the landlord, Andrew, and his specific brand of humour.

What started as a nice evening was ruined by the owner of the pub who came over and accused us of using fowl language while discussing films. Apparently 'pants' is offensive. the fish pie was mediocre as well.

Nice time until the owner came over and complained about our English. No example of a problem was given, but it was pointed out that we were not English. Shameful xenophobia in a university town.

Great cask ale, friendly helpful staff. Lovely old pub, one of my favourites.

Enjoyable jazz nights, good local real ales on tap

Perfect spot in Oxford to sample some local ales and a decent array of gin! Friendly staff. Cute out front terrace and out back garden and a quirky little indoor space with nooks and crannies. Food is smelled delicious lots of garlic.

I ate several lunches here in September 2022 and enjoyed all of them. Pint of ale costs 4 to 5 pounds and meals were from 12 to 15 pounds. The courtyard was great and had good atmosphere.

Great pub, good beers on tap and jazz music on Sundays.

Great pub grub and a decent pint of ale

Can't recommend this pub enough. Excellent range of beers, delicious food and the staff couldn't do enough for us.

The Rose & Crown is a proper pub - a real compliment. I recommend a visit - have some beer and food - you will not be disappointed. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food arrived quickly. Beer was well kept. We need to keep pubs...

Nice Pub, friendly staff, good food - my favourite when in Oxford 👍

Cracking old style proper pub. Great atmosphere and the drinks are always quality

I have been going to the Rose and Crown public house in North Parade Oxford since the 1980's, for 40 years. Andrew Hall, has been the landlord throughout this period. His son now also has responsibility for managing the pub. What has become apparent in...

Top notch real ales, friendly staff, old school atmosphere, all in all a gem of a pub in north oxford for when having drinks with some friends.

Becoming scarce to find, a proper old style English Inn. Nice back outdoor area.

Serious jazz sessions on Sundays escorted by nice food options like the sausage and cheese mash + Paulaner on tap!

I was there with my daughter and we enjoyed a sit in the backyard with our dinner. Not too much choice but good variety, also something vegetarian, and great desserts. I thought the staff was very friendly and patient. The lady from the kitchen was...

Super friendly and cozy neighbourhood pub. Also great for people on a gluten free diet, with excellent gf chips and various gf beers. Love this place!

Ploughman's and Bristol Stout - excellent combination.

I visited your pub Monday evening to have a quiet drink with my family and daughter. We were visiting as she is studying in Oxford and wanted a nice evening. There was an eccentric man outside pub who loved jazz and hoped to go into...

I dived in to this lovely old pub in the Jericho area of Oxford after viewing the excellent Pissarro exhibition at The Ashmolean museum earlier. Haven't managed to go to either for nearly three years. (I live in London.) The Rose and Crown still has the original old wooden bar area plus other nooks and crannies,and a meandering garden at the back. There is a good range of real ales on, including Old Hooky of which I consumed two pints served in jug style glasses, along with some crisps and nuts. There is a nice traditional food menu. This is a pub to have conversations with friends. It is has a wonderful laid back atmosphere. One can think and ponder and philosophise here, and read a book too. Give it a try.

My first time at this venue and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Thank you.