The Oxford Blue in Oxford

We stumbled upon this place and couldn’t believe it was all plant based! Great food and ambiance and the service was amazing, everyone was super friendly and chatty.

We absolutely loved everything about this place. It has a great vibe, staff were attentive, and seemed like they were enjoying what they did and each other's company. It makes a big difference I think when that's the case. The space looks great, comfy chairs is a big plus. The biggest plus of course is the food, which was bangin. With the loss of pizza pilgrims, it's good Oxford still has a true quality pizza spot, this is on a similar level for me. I especially recommend the arancini, which are super gooey, and go really well with the pea purée and pickled onion. You have to appreciate the thought gone into the menu and the healthy portion sizes. Great place, happy days.

We arrived with a group of 12 and they were really accommodating. Couldn’t have made it any easier - were really flexible. Great food and pizzas and made us feel really welcome to the extent that we’d have stayed there longer if we hadn’t had already spent the evening booking other drivers. Would recommend. Had a great time and were really impressed.

Great place. Really friendly, welcoming pub and delicious sustainable food. Today was our 4th visit, we've had pizzas, plates and a roast and the food has been fab every time. Some of our favourite things on the menu are the forage pizza and the nduja style pizza, padron peppers, katsu loaded fries and the cookie dough desert. This place shows how good vegan food can be!

The staff were lovely and wine was exceptionally nice. I went with a friend who is a meat eater and fussy about food. I’m a veggie. We both loved every mouthful and kept pausing conversation to comment again on how good the food was. The best food I’ve had all year. Excellent relaxed atmosphere too, mixed ages (undergraduates still away) nice back garden. Comfy seating. Great welcome. What more could you want?

Awesome pizza! We ordered three different pizzas and all were great, the 'nduja party is sensational if you like a little heat!! Staff were friendly, welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. The refurb on this old pub has been done to such a high standard too, look forward to coming back for more pizza!

The newly reopened Oxford Blue has retained all the charm of the previous incarnation but taken an enormous step up in food and drinks. Don’t be put off by the vegan menu - all our carnivore friends absolutely love it

From the moment we (family of 4) got there, to the moment we left, we were treated incredibly well by friendly staff. The food was delicious. We had two pizzas and three plates, which was more than enough and we boxed some up to take home. The owner, Charles, was terrific and I really appreciated the extra effort he made in hosting us. He went above and beyond, learning that it was my wife's birthday, and helped us celebrate it in style. The chef was also very friendly to us. I couldn't of asked for a better experience. It's just a shame I don't live close by but when I'm back in Oxford, I will be sure to pop in for another great meal. Thanks to Charles and the team.

Really enjoyable evening... Lively staff, great beer and good atmosphere. We'll be going back!

Best vegan food and service in Oxford

Friendly staff, great vegan food and a novel beer selection from Charles Wells

Great place to go...advised to book table at weekends as it can get very busy! Outside garden. Home cooked pizza as well as a long list of great meals and ales 😀 Great service. Will go again!

Don’t really want to give a great review as I want this place to myself! It was such a wonderful place I want to buy a house on the same street! A fantastic welcome, an absolutely WONDERFUL meal, really reasonable price and amazing service. Every dish we had was fresh, tasty, well presented and served with a smile. The pizza dough was perfect. Fantastic atmosphere and great seating outside. Please don’t go there as I want there always to be a space for me!

I have never eaten such special and delicious pizzas as here! And everything is vegan... no reading of the small print <3. The staff is super friendly and the rooms are cozy and nice. Dogs also get something to drink without asking. All in all a top recommendation! have never eaten such special and delicious pizzas as here! And everything is vegan... don't read the small print <3. The staff is super friendly and the rooms are cozy and nice. Dogs also get something to drink without asking. All in all, a top recommendation

Pub with a lovely atmosphere and great beers- favourite in cowley! Edit- now under new ownership but review remains the same.

Just hosted my 30th birthday here, Charlie and the team were 10/10, everything was absolutely perfect. The euros were on and it added to the great atmosphere, pizzas and small plates for the party of 45 people were absolutely delicious!

My new favourite pub in Oxford! The food is fantastic, the team are the friendliest. We regularly get visitors to walk across town to come here and they are always impressed.

The pizzas were absolutely delicious, brilliant drinks and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. Honestly this is a hidden gem, definitely worth a visit.

Best pub in Oxford! Great vegan options! The best pizza and loaded fries! Inexpensive and a great atmosphere.

Amazing vegan roast dinner, really generous portions. Great starters to share, I've tried their other dishes before and enjoyed them.

Charles and the team were vibrant and obviously passionate about the service, quality of food and overall experience they provide. The food was outstanding. If you didn't walk in with a smile you'd definitely walk out with one. Highly recommend.

This is the best vegan restaurant I've been so far. The meals are incredibly delicious, lots of flavours and very well combined. Plenty of different options to choose. Absolutely everything we tried was even better than the previous one. I'm looking to going again and try more things! As a dessert we had the The atmosphere is fantastic, the staff is incredibly helpful and nice. We went without reservation (we didn't know it was so busy) and the staff look for a table for us very kindly. We had the pie of the day and a quiche that was really delicious and the dessert just took our breath away: cookie dough (hot) with vanilla ice cream (awesome).

Great vegan pizzas, a lot of wonderful options, both simple and complicated. Startes were nice too. Their garden is nice for dinner on a sunny summer day. The staff is also friendly

AMAZING new pizza place in Oxford. I could not be more thrilled as Oxford has needed a nice, Neapolitan-style pizza place, and the Oxford Blue DELIVERS. Perfectly crunchy and airy crust, and the atmosphere and service were Chef’s Kiss. I will be bringing everyone I want to impress with my Oxford-food-scene prowess.

Picture the comfort of home, enveloped in the inviting warmth of a charming pub, paired with what I imagine would be the impeccable service of a five-star Michelin restaurant. That's the experience at the Oxford Blue. With its superb selection of beverages and irresistible pizzas, it's a place you'll find hard to leave.

Charming pub with interesting craft ales. Very thoughtful. Only bass on cask as that's the only beer that's vegetarian.

Great space, great food, great people! Love love love ❤️

Amazing vegan food and great service. A must visit!

Lovely three course Sunday roast, and very nice staff

Lovely place! Great food, friendly bar staff, cozy little beer garden! Delicious vegetarian food, and big portions for the price! Manager couldn't do enough to make sure we were happy after a little mix up with our order, including a round on the House. Seems like the sort of place that wants to build a good community of loyal drinkers and cares about it's customers.

Really great food and friendly service. We had the 3 course Sunday menu and were stuffed. Completely worth it.

Great experience. Cozy atmosphere. Good background music. Although they were busy behind the bar they’ve managed to sort out all the drinks/orders professionally. Special mention to Charles, one of the managers, who has a great personality and knows how to deal with the customers. Highly recommended, specially for those who are vegan, as the menu is full of vegan options.

Whish the new owners success. Specially Charlles, is a wonderful guy. The food, drinks, service ,atmosphere is amazing ,and the staff extremely polite.Wonderful place to spend with friends. Good riddance 👏

Amazing feast at Oxford Blue! Would recommend. What a unique and intimate evening. A lovely experience and would definitely return.

Went there last night just passing through. Fabulous atmosphere, the young guys running it are very friendly and helpful. Moved around tables to fit us, annything we needed was too much. Absolutely recommend.

Outstanding food and service in a beautiful pub setting. The food was so delicious that we were seriously so stuffed ! The menu looked so good and portions were a good size. The staff were so friendly and nothing was too much for them. We cant wait to go back again!

25th May 2024 A really welcoming and friendly East Oxford pub. Offering a good selection of beers and wines, this traditional setting provides an excellent visit. This progressive venue also offers Weekly Community events including Yoga classes which are available on Monday and Tuesday mornings. The Blue Market with High Grade Reggae vinyl is well worth a visit too. Stalls featuring local Artists, Rails of Vintage fashion, garden plants and produce, Ceramics, pottery and more. All this accompanied by a selection from High Grade Reggae vinyl doing full justice to classic Reggae hits throughout the decades. There's even plenty of room for dancing. There is ample seating out front, where the famous Iffley running track can be spotted across the road. The rear Garden has a cozy seating area too which also provides sheltered spaces. There is no parking available due to it's location. A adequate and well situated Disabled toilet is available.

Nicest lads in town-puds puds puds. On a serious note, always lovely food and service. Nothing a bother and always looked after.

Top choice for birthday celebrations ⭐️ lovely staff, amazing food, great atmosphere, always feel welcome and relaxed in the Green Food Box Co. Pub.. what a treat! ;)

Always a great and welcoming atmosphere, lovely staff from Green Food Box Co! Amazing food, feel right at home every visit- what a treat!

A lovely old pub redesigned to suit a young crowd. Well worth the visit!!

A top notch local spot! Very reasonable prices, welcoming service, and yummy food- a new fave!!

We've known this pub under various managements for nearly 20 years, and were sorry to see it close recently, but are really pleased it's now re-opened , and with such a great new vibe. Fantastic food, and cool friendly staff. The food is vegan, but more importantly it's also just delicious, whether you're vegan veggie or whatever. Thoroughly recommended

Visited with friends for a Sunday lunch. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and the food was incredible! Good portion sizes and delicious food. Would recommend and wish I lived in the area as I would return!

One of my new favourite pubs in Oxford! Really great staff, incredible pizzas and sides - looking forward to trying the roast next. My go-to pub for meeting up with a mate.

Went for the first time yesterday. The food was outstanding, great pizza and crème brûlée. The staff were all friendly and happy to talk about the food and ethos behind the pub. Atmosphere was great, calming decor, great experience all around.

Just stopped for a quick coffee great service and lovely coffee. Shout out to Romey will definitely come back to eat next time I'm in Oxford.

Such a lovely little pub- the staff are fantastic!

Charles and the team were wonderful. Very friendly and charming, the pizza was outstanding, the roast the previous week was delicious and Charles himself very patiently engaged in conversation with my 5 year old about robots!

Fav pizza spot in Oxford, amazing vibes and the best staff!

Fantastic food, wonderful staff and a relaxed atmosphere. What more could you want? Thank you to all the staff for making my daughter’s birthday lunch a special one. Would definitely recommend.

Great Pub..lovely relaxed atmosphere. Staff slick and attentive. Sunday lunch was delicious .food looked gorgeous and tasted even better!

Great pizza and lovely staff. I'll be back for a vegan Sunday roast for sure!

Sunday roast today, full vegan menu so no having to pick the one available option! Food was lovely 😍 Looking forward to trying the pizzas!

Really nice atmosphere, the friendliest staff I've ever seen in a pub and the food was wham too. Cannae complain, really good

If you want to drink the best Gin Tonic in town, Oxford Blue is your place. Also, the owners are amazing people. 100% recommended!

Very welcoming staff, we felt genuinely well looked after. Great range of drinks and seriously tasty plant-based Sunday roasts and sides. Will definitely repeat several times and 100% recommend it to everyone!

Recently refurbished, looks amazing- The pizzas are fantastic, the staff brilliant and upbeat

Dropped in for a late pint on our one night in Oxford. The owners were super friendly and kind. My husband and I are from NYC, visiting the UK on a last hurrah before our baby is born. They have a 0.0% on tap, which as a pregnant person, I super appreciated. Wish we could have eaten! Next time.

Very friendly owners and great pints. We only had a small plate of chips which was a good portion size, but will definitely be back to try some pizzas. Highly recommend

Excellent food - the pizza and fries are great! The pub has a really nice atmosphere and the staff is very friendly!

It was absolutely amazing, from the friendly atmosphere/ welcome, great people, fab decor, tasty food (we ate A LOT), great beer, and a big plus for us - all vegan, and dog friendly. Pics of our food and current menu. Thoroughly recommend. Sounds like there are exciting plans for events and expanding menu, will definitely be back!

Booked on line for my Mother’s Day treat , got there and found they were shut for a private function !!!!! The place outside looked really rough for a pub that was supposed to be refurbished . Will never bother with this pub again

Pub seems like it has closed down, although there is no info on their official sites. I booked a table online through their website but they don't answer the phone, answer any messages thought social media, drive to the pub on Friday 8pm was shut. Disappointing that they don't have up to date info anywhere.

Expensive but nice food and drink

All the staff seemed like they really didn't want to be there, food was subpar but expensive, 15% service charge added to bill.

Many wines out of stock, slow service.

Service is very friendly and the food I can recommend.

Friendly and helpful - good selection - comfy too

Came for the pizza and stayed for the dogs. Great pub, playlist has been carefully compiled which sets a warm and charismatic vibe. Food menu is varied & excellent, I've not made it past pizzas yet but not surprising when they're priced at just a few pounds more than a pint, beer bellied temptation is hard to resist. Never had a flat beer on the occasions I've been here. Highly recommended. Local punters also friendly and warm. Extra bonus points as this is reviews in January 🙏😂👍

A dog friendly pub with a fairly priced menu.

A dog friendly pub that serves good food at a reasonable price.

Lovely pub where dogs are made very welcome, with beds, mats and water bowls for them. Food was excellent and service was good.

Cozy pub with tasty food. Only does Sunday roast on Sunday, but it is very good. You have to order you sides separately.

Had a roast Sunday dinner but shades of a well-known Irish airline in the way it was priced. Very significant charges for both vegetables and service supercharged the final bill! I know it's Oxford but.....

Visited for Sunday lunch asked for beef well done. When served ( not well done) I was told by the male server ‘we don’t do custom orders’. We were offered no condiments or sauces. When we paid, I explained why I had left my beef, explaining it had been inedible due to being too rare for my taste. The girl serving told me it was her fault and they would bear requests in mind in future. When I explained that this didn’t help, I was told that they would ask if they were able to compensate with a free drink. All in all very poor.

Lovely cosy pub, we love how the glasses of wine gets served in a mini carafe, so cute. Food is really good, mini pizzas are not as mini as you’d expect!

Lovely friendly pub. Always a nice welcome and most refreshing ale!

Don't go to this pub. The owner James is a terrible person and very greedy. I went to join a group of friends after a formal dinner, and was forced to buy a drink or told to leave, even though all my friends had spent so much that night and I was quite full after a dinner already. The pub was also extremely empty that night. In reply to your comment: I understand what you are saying, but as a group of 9 people we gave you very good business already, the next time I'll make sure all my friends go to another pub.

The owner James is a terrible person and very greedy. I went to join a group of friends after a formal dinner, and was forced to buy a drink or told to leave, even though all my friends had spent so much that night and I was quite full after a dinner already. The pub was also extremely empty that night.

Nice-looking place but paid £6.30 for a pint of Guinness, which must make this by far the most expensive pub in Oxford 😮

We were hoping to make Oxford Blue our local pub. However, we became extremely overwhelmed with the professionalism of the staff! Even making a reservation at the pub is an impossible challenge! We can not, in good conscience recommend this pub.

absolutely delicious food, the pizza's are incredible and the Game Ragu is perfect on a cold day. always look forward to coming and seeing Bonnie - even if she does try to steal the food!

Very tasty fresh food. Cosy, dog friendly lounge. and very welcoming staff. Our food was a bit slow coming but was worth the wait and the host gave us a discount to compensate.

Had a lovely meal as a family here. The two waiters were brilliant and though very busy, gave excellent service and ensured a wonderful time. Food was fabulous and great kitchen set up. The ale selection was also brilliant. Definitely recommend

Came here with some fellow students on a Summer School placement. We took a Ghanaian student who was in England for the first time, as an example of a proper English pub, and they were impressed! Selection of drink was good, prices were average for Oxford (expensive but not eye-wateringly so) and they had some excellent nuts and snacks. Getting wine served in a mini carafe was slightly novel, but we all liked it. The staff were really good though, friendly patient and the place had a dog in it, which is always the gold standard for a proper pub.

How lovely Victoria is....a very warm welcome and so attentive. The pub has a great layout. Highly recommend a visit if you're in Oxford.

Great food, friendly staff, and cozy atmosphere. The marinated pineapple (on my pizza) and succotash were interesting highlights.

We visited this delightful pub on Friday, together with a friend who used to visit this pub as a student 53 years ago, when it was called The Swan. Warm welcome from the staff, who were helpful and informative about the menu. We each enjoyed our delicious lunch from the varied and creative menu. Recommended after visiting the art exhibition at John the Baptist church nearby.

Customer service is excellent, very friendly. I liked the pizza and the lager too. The quiet and very British place.

Had by far the best vegan pizza in my life. The atmosphere is great, the garden is decorated lovely and the staff is very friendly. I will definitely stop by more often!

I had a great evening here tonight. A delicious stone baked pizza from their outdoor pizza oven. Tasty and filling. A friend had the salmon which he said was delicious too. Great beer and Aspall's cider too. The staff were also very friendly I would thoroughly recommend a visit. I will be coming back soon.

I had an absolutely delicious pizza here tonight. Stone baked in their outdoor pizza oven. Good beer and Aspall's cider too! Would thoroughly recommend and I will definitely be going back soon

Delightful place amazing owners who truly care about their customers! We will be back!

Lovely comfortable spot for a nice meal or drinks. Outside seating is very pleasant, covered or uncovered, with beautiful flowers. Will return next time I'm in Oxford!

Nice and cosy pub with nice outdoor space!

Lovely food available with lots of light options, perfect for summer. Excellent selection of drinks and beers (including AF!!) on tap . Very friendly staff!

I spent 10 minutes listening to a poor chap getting a properly dressed down in the kitchen by the manager and his wife ( I assume). Made me feel physically sick. Left before I could finish my pint.

Quite cosy pub with a friendly dog. Kid friendly. Pizza is alright. Went there a few times during a weekly stay.

I found the Blue by accident and it’s now my favourite in Oxford. It is out of the way although only a 5 min walk from the Magdalen Bridge & city centre. There is a real word mouth of buzz about the place because once you go, you keep going and tell all your friends. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly with a real community vibe. There is a good little garden at the back and seating out front with sun late into the evening. I love the “dog station” at the entrance with dog beds and treats. They do a lot to feature local artists and musicians but in an effortless way that avoids being too hip or artsy. The staff are attentive and the couple who run it are the sort who remember your name and order after 1 visit. The food is not ordinary pub grub. Even the more casual wood fired pizzas are on another level. You can tell that however non-fussy, it is a menu delivered by people who really know and love good food. The “lunch club” offer is absurdly good value and there are always really yummy vegan/vegetarian options. The wine selection is unexpectedly well curated. My friends who are into beer say good things, and although “cheap” isn’t necessarily a virtue, it’s not an expensive place to have a few drinks after work. I can’t say enough good things, only that this is the kind of “local” that makes a neighbourhood and the quality of the food and service makes it well worth a visit.