The Grapes in Oxford - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Ordered a couple of beers one tasted ok the other one didn’t it was tangy, barman refused to change the drink Went 2mins down the street to the four candles better beer almost half the price and any problems they’ll swap the pint, no brainer where I’ll be drinking in future

There are clear reasons that The Grapes is one of the busiest proper bars in the city, and these are, without a doubt, the incredible staff, who are very welcoming and friendly, the service, the selection, which is extensive, but I have worked hard at clearing their gin stock. The atmosphere is wonderful, completely similar to the stunning physical characteristics of the building.

We happened upon The Grapes on a Friday lunchtime and the Friday lunchtime offer of tapas and a bottle of wine - four small plates and a bottle of wine for £29.95, lured us in. The barman that served us was charming, and paid huge attention to making sure our wine glasses were sparkling clean, which is very much appreciated. The chef, who brought the food out personally, was also friendly and seemed to genuinely care whether we enjoyed it. The four small dishes we chose were generous, really delicious, presented nicely and most importantly freshly cooked. It was a perfect lunch.

We stopped in past for Sunday lunch and ordered 4 roast beef dinners after seeing the sign outside. So glad we decided to stop here. Absolutely delicious food. The place was quiet when we arrived but it soon livened up and had a great atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Absolutely revolting food disgusting food standards wouldn’t touch this place with a 10 foot pole wouldn’t recommend eating here unless you wanna get seriously ill EHO should shut the place down

Well I ordered a bun which got given to the wrong person who took great joy in explaining how much better it was than the pizza he ordered they tried to give me, which to be fair did look a lot worse then my bun which he had already finished. When I said I ordered a bun I was told I ordered a pizza... I spent around £15 and had 1 beer... Unfortunately I had to leave as I ran out of time but I had made it clear I hadn't much time when I ordered, and if I had I actually received my order there would have been plenty of time to finish it... Service just isn't what it used to be anymore is it... It's the staff that make a place special... Let's hope my bank refund me.

Went in for lunch had a warm welcome, I had Ribeye steak my wife had vegetarian burger both were really nice, definitely recommend the steak, also dog friendly

The Grapes Oxford Calling all doggos and their two-legged pals! 923078785 Calling all doggos and their two-legged pals! If you're looking for a charming spot to unwind with your furry friends, look no further than The Grapes in Oxford. A Pub Steeped in History Nestled just opposite the theatre, The Grapes is more than a pub; it’s a living piece of history. With its original features and rich heritage, this beauty has been attracting actors, visitors, and locals alike for years. Step into a world where the past meets the present, and every sip of ale comes with a story. Real Ale, Real Charm For ale enthusiasts, The Grapes is a haven. Their excellent array of draught and bottled beers, fine wines, and small batch spirits will leave you spoiled for choice. Whether you’re a local or a tourist, the charm of The Grapes is as intoxicating as its beverages. Dog-Friendly Delights The Grapes isn’t just about history and hops; it’s also a haven for our four-legged friends. Treat your furry pals to a day out with specially curated dog treats and a water bowl to keep those tails wagging. The pub’s warm welcome extends to all, making it the perfect place for a pawsome time out. Where Actors and Visitors Unite Sit in the same seats that actors and visitors have occupied for generations. The Grapes has been a gathering place for thespians and explorers, creating an atmosphere that resonates with stories of the stage and tales of travels. ️ Food that Warms the Heart And let’s not forget the food! Freshly prepared and crafted with care, the menu at The Grapes is designed to warm your heart. Pair it with your favorite drink, and you have a recipe for a perfect day out. Find The Grapes Pub Opposite the Theatre Whether you’re exploring Oxford or you’re a local looking for a new favorite spot, The Grapes welcomes you. Opposite the theatre, it’s more than a pub; it’s an experience waiting to be had.

Treat the staff (kitchen) like absolute crap - blaming others for mistakes made by "management" !! Wouldn't step foot in the place - NO experience for running a pub in Oxford whatsoever!! Absolute SHAMMBLES!!!! DEFINITELY need environmental health/SAFETY to check the premises URGENTLY!

After a lengthy period of closure, it's great to see the Grapes open once again. The only traditional pub left in George Street, it hasn't changed too much inside, although the menu has more to offer than previously. It's still not really a dining pub, the menu focusing on things like burgers and pizzas, and there are plenty of visitors who just come here for a drink. We dined and thoroughly enjoyed our burgers. My main criticism of the place is the vast majority of tables are those high ones, with stools to sit on - fortunately we managed to find a standard table with chairs to sit on, down the far end of the pub. On the bar there is an excellent range of ales to choose from, some local, and all from small scale breweries.

The Grapes has reopened as a traditional real-ale pub. The enthusiastic landlord is committed to the quality of his beers and ciders and the friendly and attentive bar staff do an excellent job. Highly recommended.

This was the only pub I visited in Oxford, that I wished I hadn't bothered with. It has a prime position on George street near lots of other bars, restaurants and the theatre but it doesn't make the most of this in my opinion. As I like to visit as many bars as I can, I have a lot of soft drinks, lemonade on this occasion, so I will not comment on the range or quality of the drinks, or indeed, the food. It was the vibe that was all wrong for me. All the other pubs in the area were buzzing whilst the Grapes was strangely quiet. We walked in and the server came up from the end of the bar where she was talking with someone. She served us and returned to her conversation with no pleasantries with us, the customers. It was the same with the other customers who came in whilst we were there, just no interaction other than the bare minimum and then straight back to the end of the bar. It reminded me just how important friendly, engaging staff are. As a result, it was a pub full of strangers as no one seemed to know anyone else. Good staff will get a conversation flowing, but sadly not here. We drank up quickly and will not be returning, in a city full of gems, why would we?

The hand soap could be more fragrant, but the toilet paper was like sheets of Kashmir. Overall best public toilet on George Street 😃👍

I have been at The Grapes a few times since I moved to Oxford, and I always find the best service and prices a pub can offer. Great beers and drinks wait for you to pop in. Thumbs up for the best personnel in town!

Lovely bar, nice atmosphere, bar staff were very knowledgeable and friendly. Had a good choice of beers, including some Belgian options. Good choice of music too. Fun thing was the pub cat Horace making a visit.

Nice bar hood beer and great cheese platter. Near bus stop town centre near all tourist places post covid I am sure choice will increase but doing well in the mean time

Nice looking but empty on a Saturday afternoon. Other places were full. Stood at entrance and was ignored even though stood by a sign saying ‘wait to be seated’. Probably why it was empty, I left and will never return

A disappointing visit to The Grapes, which is a shame as this could be a wonderful venue. I ordered a Tía María but was greeted with confusion from the waitress. I understand if the drink isn't stocked in your bar but an apology would go a long way! The drinks came quickly...and at the same time as the card reader. I don't feel that this is standard practice, to pay before you have begun your drink, and hope that this is a policy you review. A great location and fabulous interior, I feel this has the beginnings to be something so much better.

the staff is rude, after asking where the toilet is, the staff laughed that I didn't notice the word "toilet" I was the first and last time in this place

Al llegar a las uvas, fuimos recibidos por un camarero menos que bienvenido, después de pedirnos groseramente que escaneáramos la pista y el rastro (¡lo cual estábamos más que felices de hacer!) Y de mala gana nos mostró una mesa, el camarero no exactamente causó una gran primera impresión! Solo estábamos allí para tomar un café, pero el menú no los tenía en la lista. El camarero (hombre con bollo) vino de nuevo y una vez más nos pidió con rudeza nuestras identificaciones, dijimos que solo estábamos tomando café y pedimos. Conmocionados por la actitud del camarero, lo observamos actuar de manera similar a otros clientes, ¡incluso contando en voz alta cuando un grupo de 6 entraba! ! Una vez que recibimos nuestros cafés, el camarero pidió nuestro pago inmediatamente (de nuevo bien) y preguntó si estábamos pagando juntos, dijimos por separado y él dijo (y cito) "¡Realmente me vas a hacer hacer 3 pagos de 1! ? ' ¡Qué grosero! ¡Por qué preguntar si no está feliz de hacerlo! ¡Tampoco teníamos idea de que los cafés eran 1 cada uno debido a la falta de su presencia en el menú! Él tomó nuestro pago rápidamente de uno de nuestro grupo e inmediatamente se fue sin agradecerle. Ahora me tomo un café en el medio de Oxford, una oferta fantástica, sin embargo, el servicio pésimo podría disuadirnos de regresar.

Visitamos un sábado por la tarde concurrida sin reserva y tuvimos mucha suerte de conseguir una mesa. Cerveza fantástica y servicio fantástico. Compartimos una tabla de quesos que también tenía una muy buena relación calidad-precio. Recomendaría reservar ya que este lugar es bastante pequeño y muy popular: varias personas fueron rechazadas en la puerta. ¡Volveré!

Really nice pub in city centre. Good beer and welcoming staff. It had seats outside when we visited on a warm September evening.

A mi novia y a mí nos encantó nuestro par de horas en The Grapes. Estábamos caminando y pensamos que pasaríamos por una copa, pero luego decidimos quedarnos por tres o cuatro pintas. Se ofrece una gran variedad de cervezas y lagers elaboradas de forma independiente y un ambiente realmente estupendo. ¡Recomendaría al 100% este bar y definitivamente regresaré la próxima vez que esté en Oxford!

Pub de estilo británico con una buena gama de cervezas. Tomamos una pinta de Tamesis negra. En general estuvo bien. Disponen de terraza en la calle.

Great staff. Great decor. Great vibe. Huge selection on tap which changes frequently so great if you like to chop and change and try new drinks. Can’t wait for them to re-open!

We popped in for a pint as it looked like such a congenial place and what a delightful surprise! The West Berkshire brewery has a great selection of ales on offer. Big fan of the Good Old Boy. Super nice service - friendly and welcoming, Had the best sausage roll I’ve ever had...tasted super fresh and was piping hot. We’ll certainly be back.

On a shopping trip to Oxford I dropped in for a drink as it looked like a nice place.However I ran in to a slight issue getting served because there was no staff behind the bar. After waiting around for a bit, I killed some more time by checking out the beers on tap. Having meandered up and down the bar a few times to see what was on the pumps, I gave it up as a bad job and left...

from the moment we came into the pub the service was friendly and welcoming. Hwne i asked to try and IPA i was offered a choice of three to try. Really enjoyed the beer. we were also impressed to see that they had mena dhu on tap and we enjoyed this too. the quiz was good fun, and we enjoyed a great evening at the grapes!! thanks guys!!

Decent priced beer, friendly staff, clean and cosy, i had a lovely evening with my friend we will most definitely be visiting again.

Este es un gran pub, ubicado agradable y cerca del centro de la ciudad, una buena variedad de cervezas (todas a precios razonables) algunos excelentes bocadillos, lugareños realmente agradables y acogedores y un personal amable, definitivamente haré visitas regulares aquí, ya que está convenientemente en mi camino a casa desde el trabajo:), en serio, aunque todo el crédito a Romy y su equipo por dirigir un pub tan impresionante.

Este es un pub realmente amigable con algunas buenas adquisiciones con Tap Social, entre otros. Particularmente disfruto el staypuft y los pequeños rebeldes stouts, ¡así como la cálida bienvenida!

Visito The Grapes de forma regular y sigo regresando debido a la variedad de cervezas que se ofrecen.La gama principal de cervezas de barril y barril West Berkshire Brewery siempre se mantienen bien, ¡mi favorita es la Maharaja IPA! Esto, junto con una excelente selección de cervezas de Tiny Rebel, Thornbridge y Siren (por nombrar algunas) siempre me permite probar algo nuevo cuando voy. La selección de cervecerías no solo es excelente, sino que tienen una gran variedad de estilos, desde stouts hasta agrios.El servicio de Romy y el equipo siempre es fantástico y están más que felices de ayudarlo a reducir una bebida que le gustaría si lo solicita.Sigan con el buen trabajo. ¡Es genial ver a The Grapes en manos seguras!

¡La cerveza y la sidra eran horribles! Además, 10 minutos después de que mi amigo y yo terminamos nuestras bebidas, el camarero nos pidió que compraramos otra bebida o nos fuéramos porque el lugar se estaba llenando.Muy mal servicio al cliente!

Visito Oxford regularmente para ver películas en el cine local, normalmente, ya sea miércoles o jueves. Mientras veo dos películas durante el día, tengo un descanso entre estas. Siempre me dirijo a las Uvas para tomar una cerveza y un paquete de patatas fritas con una gran variedad de cervezas elaboradas. Hoy estaba en un cambio muy apretado y, como siempre, recibido como en la mayoría de mis visitas de Jim detrás de la barra. El personal es muy amable y atento.Recomendaría este gran establecimiento

Very welcoming staff, lovely atmosphere, make you feel like a long lost friend and lovely food really tasty

The male employee at the bar was rude and unprofessional.

£10 meal deal was great value and delicious. Really lovely relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff. Would definitely go back.

We stopped off at The Grapes for a drink and really liked it. The ladies behind the bar were smiley, friendly and even offered advice about the gin! We had a nice little booth to sit in and the atmosphere was good.

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What a change since this pub has been taken over by the West Berkshire Brewery and modernised. It really was a grotty city centre dump before, if I'm brutally honest, but now it's a temple to interesting and definitely real ales and lagers. The food is an interesting and very alternative take on traditional pub grub. Loved the concept that you order the chips and choose the accompaniment to go with them, a great way of looking at a menu from a different angle. It was busy on a weekday lunchtime, with a nice atmosphere. Sadly I only had time for a quick drink, but it'll be on my hit list for a much longer stay next time I'm in Oxford. If only more pubs were like this one!

So the mob including the dog, took a break from the madness of oxford shops and headed into George street to find this excellent traditional pub. Food was exceptional and the range of drinks and beers was frankly mind blowing. But it was the team of staff that made the experience so great. Romy couldn’t do enough to please and all of us and really knew her stuff and James was equally nice and his coffee rounded off a great meal and several great drinks just perfectly - big thumbs up from us and the dog - will be back whenever we are nearby — oh and the jalapeño poppers

This was my first visit to this hostelry since it changed hands. It is now run by the West Berkshire Brewery who produce some excellent ales. There are seven handpumps mostly serving West Berkshire product, but about two are given over to 'outside' brews which also come from small independent breweries, making this one of the best ale venues in Oxford. Food is mainly snack type stuff, reasonably priced and decent quality. I had a Pulled Pork & Crackling sandwich which I enjoyed very much, but I have a couple of comments to make about this: (1) the so called crackling was just a few tiny pieces of inedible rind; (2) the sandwich included roasted peppers - not an issue for me, in fact they enhanced the whole thing but with no mention of peppers on the menu, there could be a nasty surprise in store for someone ordering this who does not like peppers. Overall though, this place is an asset to the Oxford pub scene.

Tried the lager, loved the mango one! The refurb has definitley freshened the place up, less of a dive now and more like somewhere you can relax and have a drinks. The booths are great.

After a long day's sightseeing we were in need of a dog friendly hostelry. This was it, our dog was welcomed with treats and water and service was excellent. We only had a drink but would return to sample the food.

I have been into The Grapes multiple times during my time in Oxford but today proved to me the lovely greetings, amazingly good and cheaply priced food and WIDE range of interesting beers. Was greeted and served by Amy who was completely lovely and charming. I recommend this pub to anyone visiting Oxford. Promise you won't be disappointed.

Visited for a quick pint in the rain one weekday lunchtime. Greeted superbly by Amy and her team who made me feel more than welcome. Newly taken over by a brewery from West Berkshire and I can only say the most positive things. Well done Amy and all the bar team, hope you all stay together as a team and keep things going into the future. I have now found my Oxford local!

The pub has a lovely decor and atmosphere to it. Great range of drinks and the food is really delicious!

Been a couple of times now and it's my favourite Pub now!!

Just popped in to the Grapes as it looked quite inviting.

Amazing pub that has just changed ownership and been redone with an all new interior along with great beer and equally great food! Staff were attentive and friendly, highly recommend

What a re-vamp this place has undergone! Love the interior and thoughtful touches.

They have turned a basic pub and refurbished it with great interior, beer and food, They have a great range including amazing vegan options.. definitely worth a trip to if you're into great food, service and beer.

The Grapes in has been beautifully refurbished but still retains that atmosphere of a traditional pub, friendly staff and good food at proper prices! But above all has a fantastic selection of beers, lagers and spirits. Highly recommended

Rejected two beers, had to pay and couple drink either so walked out. Go to the Chequers- superb place.

I wanted a cosy place to warm up away from all the chain restaurants bars and I found this little gem! its a beautiful little pub, wide range of drinks on tap, in the fridge and on the shelf! I had a mulled wine (Clinging on to Christmas)

A gang of us have been coming here for years, as out of towners we’ve always been welcomed as a large 20+ group

Few beers on Sunday evening, was ok, nice pint reasonably priced lovely little bar, what’s not to like

Our group was flummoxed as to why the couple sitting next to us appeared so peeved. After waiting 50 minutes to receive only 2 of the 4 (frozen) pizzas we ordered, their frustration became ours. These types of mistakes in the service industry occur from time to time. But they become unforgivable when there are only three customer tables, and the two servers are blissfully ‘practicing’ bottle spinning tricks behind the bar.

Only stopped for a brief visit. Good mix of people, tourist, locals and theatre goers on my occasion. Nice atmosphere food and beer, right in the high st.

Smallish narrow-fronted pub in central Oxford. This pub has gone through various guises over recent years and there were question marks over its future at one point, but now, happily, it has reverted to its original name and thriving once again as a traditional pub. Good Old Boy from West Berkshire seems to be the regular ale and there are one or two others on offer mostly from smaller breweries. The food consists mainly of pizzas, burgers and 'small plates', which is basically another name for snacks. Come here between 12-2pm weekdays and they offer any pizza for £5 (normally priced up to £9.50), which is excellent value. They're decent enough pizzas although not as good as those at the nearby White Rabbit, but if you're only paying £5 you can't complain. There are also different offers on certain evenings, such as 2-for-1 deals on pizzas or burgers.

Visited with some friends...empty place yet we waited ages for our food. Beer was okay but far from what the place used to offer.

Great pub with friendly staff and a really nice atmosphere. It's one of those places that's perfect for a quiet drink with friends either before a big night out or just to chill and catch up.

On our first night in Oxford we happend upon this pub which is very atmospheric from outside and inside. It's in the heart of Oxford and offers the best ales we ever enjoyed. We spend our 3 nights there.

Waited 50 minutes for a Greek salad on a Wednesday with an empty pub, the beer was OK. My next lunch will be not here.

Great little pub with a traditional British pub atmosphere but at the same time feels trendy and contemporary. Loved the music played here and enjoyed the 3 local ales/ciders I tried that equalled one pint, this is a great idea as it is a way of trying something new without spending a fortune. It is on a main, busy street in Oxford but feels very personal and relaxed. My husband and I were visiting Oxford for the weekend for the first time and have to say this was our favourite pub.

Lovely wine, friendly staff, busy, popular bar in the centre of town. Well worth a late night stop. Has more of a wine bar feel than a pub but that's ok!

Visited last weekend with family . Great choice of beers but shame they don’t serve good Guinness . Nice ciders though

Went and had lunch here, nice and friendly, as with most of the pubs in Oxford, they are all different and unique in their own way.

Best real pub in a street full of faceless boring chain type pubs . Friendly staff with a great selection of drinks most at reasonable prices . Quiet enough to chat and catch up

this is another great pub in centre of Oxford. Great selection of beer great interior a proper little pub great to watch the rugby at (shame there was not a match on the weekend we were there.

Seguramente el pub es bueno, pues nos lo recomendó un amigo que vive en Oxford, pero un joven y rubio camarero nos atendió tan mal(lunes 12 por la noche) , con cara de pocos amigos y gesticulando de manera inadecuada que nos fuimos muy enfadados. Es lo único que no nos ha gustado de Oxford y del magnífico trato de sus gentes. En fin, toda regla tiene su excepción y Oxford siempre merece la pena.

Great local pub and a great selections of drinks. Enjoyed a post theatre drink with friends (audience and cast members) and this pub offered money off with production of the ticket/cast card. Service was quick and friendly and really did have a variety on office. Will certainly revisit for a quick tipple whenever in the area.

My wife and I always pop in to The Grapes for a drink when we go to Oxford. It is a lovely old place with ample tables and seating. There is a good selection of drinks on offer and I always try out the new/guest ale. They offer hot food and I recommend the pie and mash! The venue is located opposite the Theatre and close to the cinema and bus depot. Definitely worth a visit.

I used to visit this place every time I went to Oxford. Then , two years ago it changed its name to Beard and it all went downhill. Beer charged in two thirds of a pint so the prices on the wall were never right if you thought they were pint prices, too much emphasis on pizzas and generally unsatisfactory.

Nice to visit a pub for a change and not a trendy wine/cocktail bar trying to be one. A good selection of beers and friendly staff - what more can you ask for. Convenient for the theatre as well which must be a bonus.

Se andando in Inghilterra passate da Oxford vi consiglio di fare un salto in questo pub anche solo per una birra.

Had a excellent pizza and couple of pints in this establishment well kept and tidy nice friendly warm welcome will be back

Popped in before theatre evening. Friendly atmosphere, bar staff were great. They gave us 10% off with proof of theatre tickets......bargain!

This is my favourite pub in Oxford, it’s back as The Grapes rather than that stupid name they briefly changed it to but thankfully The Grapes has been restored and it’s a cracking little pub, full of character and superb choice of real ales and lagers.