The Bear Inn in Oxford

Pub was friendly, both staff & other customers, however, to be charged £12.60 for glass of wine( which was not that nice!!! is sadly a rip off could have purchased a good bottle for what we were charged for a glass. So avoid the wine..

Just visited this pub for our Sunday lunch - description on the menu implied much more than was served - had to ask for condiments, which were tiny portions when eventually served. No music or TV which was a huge plus BUT the infantile chatter and noise from the kitchen staff off set the peace and quiet - very unprofessional. Whilst perusing the menu for a dessert and further drinks, we were abruptly told that the table was reserved and we had to leave ASAP because the other people had arrived! There WAS NO notice of this on the table when we arrived, therefore we would not have sat there. Overall food was good but customer service was not - they missed out on a further £20-30 in their till, and hit a poor - but honest - review. Try somewhere else in Oxford.

Promoted as the oldest pub in Oxford. Should have a sign worst value in England. Was charged 12 pounds for a small glass of wine! Staff could not care less when price was queried.

Popped in for quick pint on a Friday evening was a bit busy so didn't get a good look around but was a nice traditional pub low ceilings uneven floors etc. Did take a while to get served but think that was more to do with some foreign visitors not understanding how a British Bar works queuing etc but staff were polite and friendly and there was a good selection of beers. Would definitely call again just maybe at a quieter time.

After a long absence following previous misgivings, I decided to meet friends for lunch and book a table. I was confronted by a booking charge of £5 per head and my confirmation email said "will be refunded against bill on the day". On the day, I ordered the first round of drinks with meal and with no sign of reservation refund my query was met with we don't do that any more, will be processed in a couple of days time" !!!! The meal itself was expensive, barely matched the menu description and was frankly disappointing. On top of this, the adjoining party left and their crockery and glasses and uneaten food remained on the tables for nearly one hour! So, basically BEWARE - I suggest you spend your hard-earned cash with an establishment that cares about it's customers.

Usually a happening place full of character with very pleasant staff (mostly students) and customers. Monday 19th June not so good, bar randomly unattended, overcharged and hassled to exit. We were oblivious to Monday closing is 10.30pm (normal on Sundays in UK). Perhaps on the earlier closing days The Bear could make it more obvious. The next day I went back to speak to the manager, I hate complaining and usually 'vote with my feet'.

Wanted to visit the oldest pub in Oxford, and it is a beautiful looking pub. I can't say the same for the food. It took quite a long time to come out, and the burger was pretty good. However, my partners pie was rock hard from being overcooked and very little flavour. The mashed potatoes were quite tasteless. Looking at older pictures of the food from tripadvisor, it looked like the food used to be a lot nicer. Burgers and pies used to come with salad.

We booked in advance, and as with the previous reviewer were sat by the entrance to the men’s toilet so the smell wafted out every time anyone went in or out. It took nearly an hour to get our food, which was very disappointing when it arrived. Overcooked roast beef, underseasoned potatoes and carrots. We ate it as we were starving by this time. We booked based on positive reviews but it was one of the worst pub roasts I have had. We won’t be back for food.

Havde booket bord online for at sikre plads i det lille lokale. De opkræver reservationsgebyr som bliver refunderet. Her var meget travl men utroligt hyggeligt på en fredag aften. Vi spiste sheperdstown pie og fish & chips. Alt vel tilberedt. En rigtig god aften

We were excited to visit this pub as the oldest in Oxford and one of the oldest in England. Booking involved requesting a reservation, which was then confirmed by the pub and was secured with a £10 deposit which will apparently be refunded shortly. Not a super simple process so plan in advance. When we arrived we were seated to our table which unfortunately was close to the male toilets and therefore there was an ‘toilet odour’ for a while. Ordering was done via a QR code to the website which was fine. We ordered a pie and sausage and mash, along with a side of chips and black pudding scotch egg. Food came swiftly and was very hot and fresh, mash was slightly lumpier than expected but very tasty. We sticky toffee pudding for desert which was super spongy and delicious, although no sauce :( Would recommend to anyone visiting Oxford for the history!

An atmospheric old pub. Great selection of ales. Friendly staff & good food. Only a few seats inside & a heated outdoor covered area.

Everyone was friendly and the fish and chips where wonderful. Very tasty especially with the homemade tarter. Their roast was tasty as well

Came here at the end of the night and had a fantastic atmosphere with jazz music and a fine selection of ales behind the bar.

I made a reservation enquiry the night before and it was acknowledged. When we arrived, the bar staff member said we had no booking (we had only enquired and had not received confirmation) and could not be accommodated. That’s poor - they should warn us that without confirmation (not acknowledgment) we had in effect, no booking. What annoyed me though was the staff response- zero apology and no interest in understanding why the table booking process is flawed - it would have been a matter of seconds to decline our enquiry by email. Never again.

Lovely quaint pub to visit with mates. This tiny cute pub was excellent, roaring fire, friendly staff and good selection of food and drinks. We went in as a group of three with a dog, and waited for a table. Had two rounds of drinks and shared some vegan food. Lovely atmosphere and setting. Loved the ties!

Friends tried to order food and drink on the app after being told to use by staff and failed we had a voucher that when we tried to order over the counter wouldn't work as already used.was supposed to get 25% of of food and...

Found this little pub while on a walk after Christmas shopping. Was a busy Saturday but managed to get a table during the England rugby game. Ordered scampi and my partner had a burger- both were great. Used the QR code to get drinks and...

My goal was to eat in an old pub in Oxford. Preferably one that CS Lewis and friends had frequented. While I do not know if the Bear Inn was a place where CS Lewis shared time with Friends, it is known as the oldest...

Thought we'd try the oldest pub in Oxford, established 1642. Limited seating and trouble using their app to order. Finally got a menu and ordered the steak pie and mash with some ale to wash it down. Food was delicious. Nice atmosphere really felt like...

We booked, arrived and were told that despite the advertising there was no Sunday roast. Two other groups left when gi ven the news. The bar staff were embarrassed and said head office insists on misleading advertising. So check what you book at this chain.

As American tourists it was only right to attend the “Oldest pub in Oxford” dating from 1242. Me and my wife came for lunch here on Friday, purchased two fish and chips which were both good portions and so value for money. The service was...

A busy afternoon, trying to order using the app finding most choices not available until checking out Settled on Hummus and pitta as available. Hummus and pitta bread is literally a smear of hummus with one toasted pitta at 6,25. As you can see from...

Food was good, writing this review as more of a warning... Do not order the large bruschetta, the difference between a large and a small is 3 cherry tomatoes at roughly £2 each. DAYLIGHT ROBBERY!

I was there with my little one and wanted to get food. There was no kids menu so I had to come to the bar to try to order bringing little one in tow since it is all app based table service. I gave up...

Took some friends from America here Sunday - booked first - reserved notice left on table so quite well organised in that respect ( and another for an hour later - so dont tally - as some one else is right behind you !! )...

Great beer, hard-working and friendly staff - and that amazing tie collection! After a long absence during the lockdown, we were delighted to find 'The Bear' as enjoyable as ever.

excellent beer but food looked unexciting - place clearly very busy as claimed to be oldest pub in Oxford (at least two others do too!) and staff clearly struggled to keep tables clean etc. Outside area a bit messy tbh. Interesting inside. Am sure it...

Really enjoyed our time here. It has a great atmosphere with both indoor/outdoor seating. Food and beer was great! Definitely is worth going

As a B and B owner I am only too aware of the negative impact of online reviews and I have always vowed never to cricise a business online. That was until my visit to this establishment tonight. What a shambles. The owners had obviously...

Yet another excellent Oxford inn!! This one is a little off the beaten track , but it is worth finding. Service was excellent, very friendly with a nice bit of banter. The pub itself appears to be ancient, and is made up of various small...

Super cool place for a pint. Opened in the 13th century and still going. Loads of history. Order online to your table. Food and beer was as expected but go for the building and history. Make sure you go to the bathroom prior to intoxication...

My wife and I called for a pint and some lunch but were disappointed when they got my order wrong (turns out they'd run out of what I ordered so decided to bring me an alternative without checking) and the waitress knocked my wife's drink...

Just booked drinks. Arrived at outside seating area, nobody there to welcome. Staff member sat on wall looked over and looked away again. Took our own seats. When a server did come over he was friendly and helpful but the white wine was not well...

Went today on recommendation of our tour guide. Bar maid was so miserable bordering on rude. She gave us 2 pints when we asked for glasses and clearly wasn't happy by her own mistake. Wasn't fussed!

Nice little pub. Our uncle told us the tale that the pub used to give a free pint of they could cut your the off and hang it up (1950's?). Now the walls have photos of the ties.

We past this pub by chance on our way back from a tour of Christ Church and stopped for a drink, we stayed for lunch of fish and chips and a chicken Caesar salad. We sat outside and watched mainly locals cycling past. We decided...

Visited the Bear 2 August. Whilst I appreciate everywhere has struggled during the pandemic it is heartbreaking to see what has happened to one of my favourite pubs in the world. Part of its charm used to be its intimacy and character. However, someone has...

We went to this bar based on positive recommendations. We were shown to the outside marquee area which was very well set out. Table service was quick and friendly. Very impressed.

...during Covid restrictions it was great to see a proper pub making the most of the situation and opportunities. They've got a marquee up on a courtyard and given it a bit of atmosphere and were rewarded with decent trade (on a Tuesday lunchtime) and...

Sat outside and had a fishmonger sandwich lunch. It was very nice and the staff are very friendly. Not too posh food but ok for a lunch

Order on line burger meal when it came it had cheese on i said I don’t eat cheese he said it comes with Gouda so i have to go online and reorder and pay my fault so I said I will give to my dog...

Spent a lovely afternoon here with friends. Seated outside with great cover from the rain. Heater was lit and we were as cosy as could be. Waiting staff were attentive and friendly. Food was delicious and good value. Lovely atmosphere. Will definitely come again.

Had a drink in The Bear this lunchtime. Very impressed with the way the staff deal with customers eg making sure everyone complies with current rules. Keep it up!

I am a business traveller and went to the Bear on my last visit. On arrival this time I was seated at a walk in table and told I could stay as long as I liked. The staff were exceptional and made me most welcome....

Clearly haven’t been taught how to deal with customers in the appropriate manner and talked down on us like we were 2 year olds. However, Great location with lovely atmosphere but felt uncomfortable.

Lovely staff, good atmosphere and cozy sheltered outdoor seating with heaters, could do with a drinks menu online.

Estuve en Oxford en septiembre y pasé una agradable tarde y noche aquí, reuniéndome con un amigo para tomar algo. Obviamente, el interior está fuera del alcance de los bebedores, pero The Bear se ha ocupado de eso creando un gran espacio exterior en Blue Boar Lane. Sentado al sol de la tarde, bebiendo una excelente cerveza (Hophead y Pride en esta ocasión) en una calle tranquila rodeada por la belleza de Oxford, fue la mejor noche que he tenido en mucho tiempo. No dudo que cuando haga más frío, lo harán maravillosamente acogedor. ¡Espero volver pronto!

We sat outside and loved the ambience, social distancing, and great service! I ate the vegan burger and was pleasantly surprised! 🤩

Qué gran descubrimiento y un gran pub.Tiempos extraños durante el pánico de Covid, pero este lugar ha hecho un trabajo excelente.Ajetreado sábado por la tarde pero mucho personal amable y servicial. Algo que la mayoría de Oxford podría hacer con el aprendizaje.Asientos al aire libre encantadores, todo sano y salvo.Volví al día siguiente para comer esta vez.Solo algunos bocados nuevamente fue excelente.Bien hecho a todos los interesados. Solo as

very hot day but choose to sit outside. Very welcoming, well informed staff making us feel totally safe.

Miro The Bear siempre que estoy en Oxford: buen personal, buenas bebidas y buena comida (a precios muy razonables) en una ubicación práctica junto a High Street.El área del jardín en Blue Boar Street (una calle tranquila) es una delicia: puedes encontrar el lugar adecuado para cualquier estado de ánimo y hay enormes sombrillas para cualquier clima.He estado allí una y otra vez, y nunca te decepciona: tiene carácter, es íntimo y limpio.Cumplí mi tiempo como estudiante en la misma calle, hace más de 50 años, y estoy bastante familiarizado con los pubs de Oxford. El Bear Inn, que ha estado allí durante unos 750 años, es el primero de la lista.En segundo lugar después de The Bear está The King's Arms, de la biblioteca New Bodleian, ¡pero esa es solo la medalla de plata! ¡Y el oso golpea a The Turf (desaliñado) en un sombrero de tres picos!

Worked a 15 hours here and they said they'd fill in the space where I didn't clock in but was working due to the fact that they were illegally trying to make me do overtime, they did not fulfill this promise and I was instead paid £70 for 15 hours of work with 1 hour break and no food...

After wandering the streets a drink in a pub with a great history and marvellous atmosphere is what you get in The Bear Inn, well worth a drink.

This is an iconic pub discovered from a guide to Oxford. It was excellent with a good range of beers including local brews. We ordered a Cottage Pie and a Shepherds Pie and both were served quickly and hot. It was crowded but this just added to the atmosphere. I had my leg in a brace and people, mainly students, were very kind and considerate. A really good place to spend an evening but you might need to share a table with others.

We stopped here for a coffee during our short visit because we wanted to experience one of the oldest pubs in Oxford. The pub is adorable. We were hoping to get a better look at the neckties and see who had been there but they are all in frames and are nearly impossible to see unless you are lucky enough to get a table right next to them. It was well worth going there though.

Good drinks after dinner, another iconic Oxford pub, glad to have visited when there was room to stand. Very nice pub,

Nice, hidden gem after walk along the main shopping streets. Very cozy, authentic pub with very good fish and chips along with other nice menu selections.

We'd been told about this pub by a local in the village we were staying in, so why in Oxford we decided to give it a try.The weather wasn't the best when we went, but we missed most of the rain by popping in here. We were not the only ones hiding from the weather, there was a nice couple from Harlow that we spoke to who also hid out here.We only have a quick drink here, although the food that others had bought looked nice and I almost wish I had tried something here.The staff were friendly and prompt and the pub's decor was what you expect from the age of building, with the addition of lots of ties displayed on the walls.All in all well worth visiting.

While this is a tiny pub off the High Street, it is well worth a visit. When I was there last week there was live Jazz music, and it was bloody good music too. It is hard to find a table although easier in clement times because there is a pretty large area outside. In line with the weirdness of Oxford - and I've lived here for 10 years - there is a vast array of ties on the walls and on the ceilings. The staff are pleasant and efficient.

The Bear is the oldest pub in Oxford and is filled with character. It’s a lovely little stop and a great place for a drink. The pub is small and it can be hard to get a table if you want to eat here, but the food is lovely. In summer it has a great outdoor sitting area and often screens big sports events outside.

A kindly response when we asked for 125ml of wine and asked what sort of wine I would like.We know this pub can get full very quickly but we were lucky to get a seat by the open fire as Oxford was a ghost town today due to Storm Ciara.Food menus looked good.They stopped serving food at 4pm (Sunday).

Este pequeño pub no está bien publicitado y está escondido en una calle lateral cerca de The Ivy. Se remonta a 1242 y, una vez dentro, es muy pequeño y muy cerdito. De hecho, si eres alto, probablemente tengas que inclinarte un poco. Probablemente vive de sus orígenes históricos y es una increíble colección de lazos de la universidad de Oxford, ya que ciertamente no sobrevive debido a la calidez o la bienvenida del personal del bar. El menú es limitado pero la gente estaba contenta con su comida. Lo hemos visitado ahora, así que no volveré a molestar.

Really tiny but oozes charm. Very good vegetarian (portobello and goat cheese) burger. They even got a fire going which made it that much more cozy.

Probablemente el pub más pequeño de Oxford, a veces es difícil conseguir un asiento aquí, ya que es popular entre estudiantes, locales y turistas por igual. Definitivamente gana en términos de atmósfera con vigas bajas y paredes forradas de madera. Bien servido medio litro de HSB de Gale y una buena copa de Merlot. Hay dos características extravagantes: la colección de corbatas de regimiento / universidad / club deportivo en los casos en la pared (comenzada por un propietario de la década de 1950, la más nueva que vimos fue de 1990) y la fila de huellas de oso que cubren la puerta de la cocina.

Iconic, tiny pub on a cobbled backstreet. Cosiness forces you to interact with others, so put down your iPhone and enjoy the company, beer and atmosphere!

Uno de los pubs más antiguos de Oxford, The Bear es pequeño: dos docenas de personas probablemente llenarían el interior, pero en una fría noche de diciembre, es un lugar acogedor y atmosférico y, aunque solo pedimos una bebida, terminamos parando por cena también. Ahora es un pub Fuller, la comida es comida de pub tradicional, pero es de alto nivel y realmente disfrutamos nuestras hamburguesas y papas fritas. La cerveza real está en excelentes condiciones y hay una sidra real, Old Rosie, de barril. El pub es famoso por su colección de más de 4500 recortes de corbatas que datan de la década de 1950 y representan clubes y sociedades en Oxford y en todo el mundo. Se exhiben en vitrinas de vidrio en las paredes y el techo y proporcionan un punto de conversación único. Me encantó este pub. Si estás en Oxford, ¡debes planear una visita!

O mais antigo pub de Oxford é apertadinho, mas agradável. Com bom jardim no verão, e lareira sempre acesa no inverno. As cervejas são a maioria da Fuller's (boas!) e os atendentes simpáticos. Não foi tão difícil conseguir um espaço (fui no inverno) , mas como é pequeno, se estiver um pouco lotado, pode ficar desconfortável.

Fantastic meal. The vegetarian mushroom pie was exceptional. This pub dates from 1242. It is so funky and amazing. The we fish abs chips were also delicious. Not to be missed. Our best meal on our 10 day trip.

This was a fun stop after our footprints walking tour. We were able to get a table and enjoy a beer and fish and chips to escape the rain. Cool tie collection lines the walls and interesting history.

Man, i don't even know where to start while writing about this place. We were at a pretty low point due to seeing a terrible event at the O2 Academy prior to arriving at The Bear. My gf had been wanting to check this place out, so i'm convinced that it was fate when we rounded the corner and saw The Bear staring right at us. We went in and immediately heard some music playing which can be hit or miss depending on the volume. We ascertained that it was at an acceptable volume so we'd still be able to hear each other talk. As we walked in, the bar was right in front of us with a few empty seats and a view of the band. We grabbed two seats and got to talking with a couple older fellows who seemed as though they go there on a regular basis. After our first rounds, we bought them a round and it really seemed to open them up even more. We ended up talking with Barron and Die (sp?) for a while before a 3rd friend of theirs, Andy, showed up and we just had the time of our lives. Several more rounds, and 2 last call bell rings and were there shutting the place down. We were quite a ways away from our hotel and Andy said that he lived close by and offered to bring us back to hotel which saved us a 20 minute walk late at night. We attempted to go back another time, but since all the chairs were occupied we thought it would be best to find another place and not mess with our wonderful memories of our night here. The band was really great and we learned that one of the horn players had played with Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix in the past. If any of you three happen to be reading this review, thank you so much for creating one of our best memories from our trip. Hopefully our paths cross again in the future.

I came here for a pot of tea late morning, on a quiet day. Friendly pub, well worth a visit. Interesting building with a wide choice of gins

Love this pub. I used to visit here in the 80's and it has not changed since then. They still have the tie collection and I remember seeing the famous Irish wing Simon Geoghegan here when he was at Oxford. We did not eat here but the beer was good. It is quite small inside so difficult to get a seat but plenty of atmosphere. Worth a visit.

Centrally located, this oldest pub in Oxford is nice checkbox to tick in your visit. Grab a beer and enjoy the terrace!

heerlijke sfeer ,,vriendelijke bediening voor alle nationaliteiten ;;heerlijke biertjes en gezellige open haard

Looking for a place with atmosphere, we stumbled on this pub. It was great. Very good food (our son was very happy with his burger, the sharing plates were good too), friendly staff, good service; it is easy to see why this place is so popular. Reasonable prices too - certainly when compared to London. It’s not large but when the weather is good you can sit outoutside.

Este sitio tiene una característica, sus dueños (la misma familia por varias generaciones) si ven una corbata que les gusta, la cortan y tienen una pared con muchísimas corbatas, hace poco fue un señor a buscar la corbata que le cortaron hace 41 años y aún estaba!

Had a fab lunch here today in this pub built in 1242 and though decimated by a fire centuries ago, the few rooms provide great food and service never mind tasty ales and Gins to locals popping in , tourists enjoying the atmosphere and people needing a spot for food , shelter and convivial company .

The oldest pub in Oxford (or the second oldest, depending on how you measure it.). Tiny, cozy, and a great place to grab a pie and a pint.

I had a meal with my family there, we all had burgers with cheese and bacon. The quality was pretty good, we enjoyed so much. Also the chunky chips were really good! Staff so kind and friendly!

Taberna de las más antiguas, al propietario le gustaban la corbatas y le cortaba un trozo a cada persona que venía con una corbata que no tuviera, invitándole a una pinta. Las tiene expuestas en el interior. Interior pequeño, de madera y con encanto. Lo camareros muy jóvenes y agradables. Tambien tiene un terracita muy fresquita fuera. La cerveza muy buena pero ya sabéis a temperatura ambiente.

Quite highly reviewed this is why we visited but very disappointed. Pokey and mainly outside seating. I realise it's the oldest inn but I wouldn't. eat there. Had a flat pint and left.

Famed as the oldest pub in Oxford which drew us to this place to have lunch.

Just finished touring Christ Church cathedral and we dropped in for a pint and a white wine. This is the oldest pub in Oxford. Slanted wood floors, low ceiling and absolutely full of character! Fairly small pub, that is me standing in the doorway! Well worth a visit.

初めてポンプ式のサーバーを見ましたが、全てがイギリスっぽくて最高でした。ガス無しビールを飲み慣れていない自分でも楽しめました。

We ordered a burger from Specials and a Greek salad with drinks. Nothing special in either food or service. Garden was very full but after a short wait we got seats.

Очень колоритное заведение, с 1242 года, все пропитано историей, настоящая древняя Англия, пиво вкуснючее, очень !!!! Еда чипсы , гренки , Fish and chips, все съедобное !!! Если вы в Оксфорде или рядом надо ОБЯЗАТЕЛЬНО посетить Это место !!! Это наверное достопримечательность Оксфорда !!!

We had the best fish and chips ever, together with bear and wine. Lovely atmosphere. Will certainly revisit, if we ever come to Oxford again.

Si busca un pub histórico durante su visita a Oxford, el Bear Inn es una visita obligada. Debido a que está fuera de lo común, los turistas no siempre saben que está ahí. Pero, debido a que es un fanático de los lugareños, puede estar ocupado. Dicho esto, tienen asientos fuera de todo el año.

Slightly off the beaten track - but close enough. Nice popular, characterful old pub. An excellent excuse to partake, as a visit to the oldest pub in Oxford.

Denna pub från 1242!, har en mysig atmosfär och bra personal. Maten var mycket god. Det är inte så stort, men väl värt ett besök. Tänk bara på om du är 1:90 hög, så slår du i taket! Finns även uteservering. Rekomenderas varmt. Prova deras fish & ships.

Este es un agradable y tradicional pub del centro de la ciudad. Sentí que los precios no eran razonables en comparación con algunos de los otros pubs que visitamos en las proximidades. Pagué 4. 85 por una pinta que era normal. Pagamos un buen 1. 00 o menos a la vuelta de la esquina, con mejor cerveza y selección.

Pub molto piccolo con spazio esterno. Hamburger e fish & chips molto buoni. Poca varietà di cibo, tipico da pub

Lovely old pub, the only problem being that it's reall small and even with plenty of seating outside it always seems a bit crowded.

Me encantó conocer este pub, probamos el "sunday roast" que resultó un plato exquisito, tradicional de los pubs del domingo, con buena cerveza, llama la atención la decoración con las corbatas cortadas

We came here expecting to have lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Lovely old pub in a back street behind the town hall. Advertised as the oldest pub in Oxford, I'd take a guess and would imagine one of if not the smallest also. Pub had a nice atmosphere, we stayed for a drink but it was far too busy and crowed for ust to sit down and enjoy a meal. Worth a visit of a drink though.

Mientras estaba en Oxford, sentí que tenía que visitar el bar más antiguo de la ciudad. El lugar es viejo y pequeño y bien viejo. Un lugar interesante de hecho, con cientos de lazos en la pared recolectados durante muchos años y mucha historia, sin duda, pero ahí es donde termina el disfrute Nuestro grupo nos tomamos una cerveza y toleramos a los escoceses demasiado ruidosos en la mesa detrás de nosotros y la puerta del baño que siempre golpeaba y luego rápidamente nos dirigimos a un establecimiento menos ruidoso (y un poco más nuevo).

目抜通りのハイストリートからすぐなんですが、知らなければ偶然には見つかりにくい場所。私はドラマ「モース」シリーズのロケ地として訪れたのですが、最古のパブだとかで一般的に有名らしく日曜のランチを食べていた時道の向こう側にツアーグループがガイドさんに連れられ話を聞いている様子が窓から見えました。店内は二つの小さな部屋があり、裏のガーデン部分はもっと広く席も多いです。壁一面にネクタイのコレクションがびっしり。店員さんは親切でした。

As this is the oldest pub in Oxford we thought it great to take a visit and have lunch. The pub is great, full of character and intrigue all around. The bar staff were nice and friendly and the beers were great. However sadly our food was absolutely terrible and totally inedible. I feel sad saying this as I loved the pub but my bacon chop was so overcooked you couldn't cut it with a knife and to try and bite it was near on impossible. My wife had chilli nachos and to say this was a sad attempt at nachos with chilli is putting it mildly. Hardly any chilli at all only just about enough to have with 2 or 3 nachos then the rest was dry. i have read the other reports and we must have just had a bad day but on this visit I would say go to the pub, enjoy the atmosphere and friendly staff, definitely enjoy the beers but sadly avoid the food. This would have been a poor mark instead of average if it had not have been for the staff and the beer.

My husband and I had sunday lunch here on 6 th May, and were not disapointed. We chose roast beef and when it arrived we were pleased as it came with large selection of vegetables and large yorkshire pudding. Customer service was quick. Pub inside is quaint , has a dining room at back which is small but they have bench seating outside with umbrellas and heaters . If you can get a table inside it is worth it, room is facinating as walls and ceilings are coverd with a collection of old university ties from around the world. pub is beamed and old inside which adds to its cosiness . Loved this pub and would recommend coming here for a drink or food . Good value for sunday lunch and drinks compared to other pubs in town. Worth the visit.

Good pub. Good beer, friendly staff. Didn't eat here this visit but have eaten here before and the food was good.