The White Horse in Oxford - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Great location good food and a decent pint..

I am a huge fan of this pub! It's a frequent stop on a niche day. Full of history! The staff are great, space is limited inside but plenty of room outside.

It's an Oxford classic pub: down steps to the dark, long and. narrow bar area and you're in Inspector Morse's favourite pub. Good beer too. Now that Broad Street is now more or less pedestrianised their tables outside are tranquil with great views of the Bodleian and Sheldonian

Chilled pint outside and a lovely little salad.

For fans of Morse, quintessential British conviviality and super friendly service. You can even taste beers in advance to make your choice.

Good bar close to the main attractions of Oxford. The waitresses are not so friendly, but the atmosphere of the place is very good. Several of us came to this bar because it appears in one of the episodes of the Endeavor series: young Morse.

Small measures and rude staff. We stopped in for a couple of drinks and our glasses were quite a bit short of the measurement as indicated on the glass. First time we didn't say anything, second time we did. The staff were rude and made me feel really awkward and embarrassed. It should have been a simple apology.

There was a group of us on a birthday pub crawl for my partner. The staff were extremely rude and unwelcoming from the moment we arrived. We would have spent a lot of money on a few drinks but decided not to stay. We had already been to the Turf Tavern and Varsity bar where staff were very polite and welcoming. This pub really needs to arrange for lessons in courtesy and manners for their staff.

Staff rude . Food limited Beer flat . No customers Wouldn't recommend spend your hard earned Money on a much nicer place with good staff and a fun atmosphere. Needs a staff upgrade Refresh . Pub will go into liquidation if the same staff continue to run it. Whatch that space not if but when lol 😆

Probably the best pub ever 😀🤟. Classic building, and the outdoor seating is cool.

Old style pub on the Broad Street ... good to pop in for a pint and sit down inside or sit outside ... nice vibe ... decent selection of drinks on tap

A historic English pub in Oxford has a good selection of ales and beers. It’s a fun place to have a pint, a snack and enjoy the crowds especially having been on a tour bus all day. We were there during a festival which added to the already cheerful atmosphere. If your touring around Oxford I highly recommend you visit this classic pub.

What a lovely visit. Popped in while exploring Oxford. Small traditional pub with the added bonus of good service. The two female staff had a positive attitude even when we overheard the evening shift wasn’t coming they volunteered to stay and handle the coverage with no whining just a positive attitude. Food was good too. When I later realized some of my favorite shows from the past were filmed here (Morse and Lewis) it was an added bonus. If I’m in the neighborhood again would definitely stop by.

Lovely pub good welcome. Low ceilings.

Cosy, classic pub with nice wooden panels and comfortable benches. However, the women's toilet was completely out of order (some guest stuffed the toilet seat full of paper) on our (only) visit. Boring and the staff didn't seem to care much. We didn't eat any food on our visit so don't know how it is.

On Saturday 24th Feb 2024, at around 6pm, my friend and I went into this pub. Because it was crowded, we went and sat at the one table outside the pub. We were outside for about half an hour and had 2 drinks each. I was not drunk. Before leaving the pub, I just wanted to go inside to use the toilet. I have cerebral palsy, meaning that I needed to hold onto the handrail of the steps down into the pub, and I walk with a slightly unusual gait. When I tried to re-enter the pub to use the toilet, a bouncer prevented me from doing so on the basis that I was 'drunk.' Throughout our encounter, he was confrontational and unprofessional. I explained very clearly that I just wanted to use the toilet before leaving. The bouncer continued to refuse to allow me access and told me to 'f*** off', which is entirely unacceptable. This incident left me feeling demeaned and humiliated and has stayed with me since. Security staff should have enough awareness to be able to assess the difference between someone being drunk and having a disability, and should certainly not be abusive to customers. I am also disappointed that I have been forced to report this by leaving a review, as there is no other way to contact this pub. Given the many other pubs available in the area, I would urge others not go to this one.

Lovely pub, friendly staff, good range of real ales, foods fantastic although not available in the evenings. Well worth a visit if your in town

Jacob and Christiana were amazing! Best pub experience in oxford

Couldn't believe how much this pub has declined since our last visit. It was always on our list of Oxford PHs. However, and for whatever reason, all aspects were poor, including the beer, atmosphere and service.

I love this pub. Packed full of character.

Good place to stop for a pint next to Blackwell’s and across from the Sheldonian.

Fabulous, historic pub in the centre of Oxford.

Absolutely amazing love this pub so much.

Went in there this weekend for a Xmas drink. Most unhappy and grumpy bar staff in Oxford felt unwelcome.

Visited for a quick drink, it was very busy in there as usual, but bar staff served us quickly and were very friendly.

All of the bar staff were so rude, initially I thought it was a problem with our crowd but then they were same with everyone.

Rude staff, we came as a party of 10 and got multiple eye rolls from the blonde bar maid. We spent £60 on a round, will not return. Would have stayed and spent more, but felt awkward!

Ye olde world beams .mulled wine was warming, if a tad expensive for what it was

The ideal Oxford pub. Plenty of locals; mostly too obscure to be overrun by tourists.

We visited on 26th of November evening. It is a tiny pub in a very old beautiful building; very cosy! We went it after a long day of sightseeing and for our third pints of the day before having dinner, so we were already on the way to tipsyland. The bar staff, the two ladies put up with our antiques with big smiles and made us feel welcome ( we sat on 3 different tables and broken a glass 🤦🏻‍♀️). Thank you for the lovely service!

One of Oxford's finest pubs. Great selection of beers, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Mix of students, tourists and locals that works well.

I visited the pub to experience of it's historical atmosphere. I ordered a soup and after 10 minutes my family came to in as well. We asked to move somewhere else because space was not enough for us and one of group was leaving from the one of big table. Staff was not friendly, she responded unpleasant and they were whispering eachother about us while looking at us. Do I have to order for all of us or should not ask to move? I felt weird because of their approach.

Always worth a visit. The morse connection continues

Don’t bother going there as an international student!! They refused to serve anyone without a British ID. Well - actually they carded all the women and none of the guys (we went with a group of around 25 people)… The waitress was also super rude and condescending about our different European IDs. We went with the MCR and a lot of us already did our undergrad in the UK so lived here for several years and this has never happened to anyone before. But the atmosphere seemed super boring anyway so we just went on.

Piccolo pub storico dai prezzi onesti, il personale è molto gentile (mi hanno fatto provare 2 tipi di sidro per aiutarmi a scegliere). Molto consigliato il sidro al rabarbaro.

Lovely staff and really affordable tasty food. We enjoyed the tasty soul and quality bacon. Great idea to have tables..

Did not eat but great pub good selection of beers and wines cosy and welcoming

Tiny pub, but that's the charm. It's an original town pub and very cosy. Menu was limited but really tasty. Try the French Onion Quiche-really nice. Service by the two girls was spot on. Well done. We'll 'pop in' next time we're in town

Tiny pub, but that's the charm. It's an original town pub and very cosy. Menu was limited but really tasty. Try the French Onion Quiche-really nice. Service by the two girls was spot on. Well done. We'll 'pop in' next time we're in town

The mates who are looking for a place for weekdays Sunday roast in Oxford like me….they don’t do sunday roast on weekdays anymore as the information by tripadviser is pretty old…it was a shame but the food and atmosphere were really cool and we enjoyed lots xx recommended!

Nice fish and chips, great service!

Otroligt mysig engelsk pub med anor. Trevlig personal. Men ärligt talat slitet och inte särskilt fräscht. Men Morse har ju druckit öl här! Bara det!!

Been here before and enjoyed it. However on this particular night it felt like it was meant to be only for the staff and thier friends. It didn't lend to a comfortable atmosphere for others. Has one drink and left.

Staff is really nice and prices are good. Beer/ale/cider selection somewhat limited. No food other than bar snacks and stale crisps.

Please only come to this establishment if you're from a certain class or economic background. Bar staff are first class eyerollers.

A warm and inviting atmosphere.

Bit rough and ready but a proper old fashioned pub with friendly if a bit manic 😊staff.

Nice proper pub was made very welcome by the bar staff would be first on my list next time I'm in Oxford no food in the evening but good beer and great bar staff

Staff more interested in eating their lunch, singing along to presumably their choice of music and what we were horrified to see drinking shots! Uncomfortable seating, dirty toilets, no atmosphere. Wouldn’t recommend and certainly won’t be back. It’s a real shame as could be a great wee pub

Nice pub with limited liquors and lovely atmosphere! The pub is small but it has a really lovely atmosphere :) we only went for drinks but it was lovely. The outside seats are quite cramped so having more apace between them and having some roof will make it even better!

Intimate and full of happy memories.

Great pint at reasonable price.

A lovely pub right by the library, wonderful decor, staff were friendly and helpful, food was delicious and well priced.

A spot of lunch and a couple of pints. The salt beef bagel was wonderful, as were the chips. Service was swift - very enjoyable, I'll be back.

Nagyon jó volt! Csak ajánlani tudom, az italok és az ételek is nagyon finomak voltak, a pultos hölgyek kedvesek.

We‘ve been there at 12:02 (not open yet) waited, because we realy wanted to have a pint there. After a couple of minutes they opened my partner went in for order and I put our bags on one of there benches. A lady asked us quite rudely to go inside because she needed the space to put the tables up. Because of the nice weather I stayed outside, took our bags away and just waited. Once the table was put up and my partner came back (without drinks because they told him we cannot sit outside) she said we are still not allowed there. Even more unfriendly than before. I wanted to leave but as we already payed for the pint we ended up standing inside and drinking our pints. Other guests have been more clever: came in and left because they got also no nice service. Fazit: Never will go there again, never will tell guests and friends again to go there.

Set opposite the Sheldonian Theatre, on the busy Broad Street area, the pub has kerb appeal. However we can't drink a view. Inside the pub is very much showing its age. The toilets were awful, not just unclean but one urinal taped off with a bag over it . The real ale range was limited and passable, but offered little stand out fayre. Inside is gloomy and dark. I get a lot of that is the logistics of an old wood panelled building but lightning is basic and as things have been added over the years it's all a bit incoherent. Cheesy pop music was being played but sadly this pub needs much more TLC and to up its game.

We haven't try food but its great place with wonderful view and extremely rude waiter( the one without tatoo's) So unhappy girl ( i bet your name is Karen) find better job if this one doesnt satisfy u. U are literally ruining this place.

We ended up in The White Horse having, somewhat optimistically, hoped to have lunch at the Turf Tavern. It was a pleasant surprise. Great value for central Oxford and the brisket baguettes were delicious and generously filled. There was a decent, varied choice of beer there, too, so we tarried awhile. Friendly and helpful service. Interestingly, the clientele's somewhat more mature nowadays (Jul 2023) than when we'd been there in earlier years when it had been dominated by students. Next door to Blackwell's Bookshop, which is always a bonus if you like one of the best bookshops in the world.

Awfullly unhappy staff. Didn’t like people ordering beer. Don’t like people. Don’t like humans. Don’t like people ordering beer.

Staff felt as if they did not want to be there and felt unwelcoming to customers trying to enjoy a nice night.

Delicious pub grub, a traditional cosy pub feel and attentive, friendly staff- we will be back for the fish and chips!

Perfect spot, excellent food, great beer. We stopped for lunch on a tour of Oxford. We loved the sign saying that Churchill drank there and Morse was filmed there too. The brisket baguette (with duch fat) is amazing. Oh and the prices are very reasonable too!

Good pub, good drinks, friendly staff. Nice sitting outside on Broad Street in sunny evening weather.

We called into The White Horse after passing by on the Morse walking tour, just a quick drink so can’t comment on the food.

In front of the White Horse is probably one of the best locations to drink a beer in Oxford.

Twice I've been in this month, and twice I've been met with a surly, verging on rude, reception from the barstaff; very unwelcoming. One of the barstaff constantly kissing her waiting boyfriend across the bar was not exactly what you really want to see in a bar either. Another case (as with the now defunct Eagle and Child) of an Oxford pub surviving on its fame, rather than on its quality, atmospere or level of service.

Good choice of beers and attentive and friendly service at the bar. Great seating outside, along with enough space indoors. An ideal traditional pub to while away a few hours, untouched by the scourge of TV screens that is steadily taking over so many other pubs. Watch out if you're 6 foot 4 and above - the beams above your head will catch you out after a few drinks.

モース警部(どちらかと言えばハサウェイですが)のファンで、店内に写真があると知って行ってきました。初イギリス、パブ初体験、初フィッシュ&チップス！サクサクして思った以上に美味しい。大満足でした。

Warm friendly atmosphere and good real ale

Lovely little find in the middle of Oxford. Had a delish salad and sea bass

Didn't try the food, well stocked pub, unbeatable atmosphere

Bout as average of a pub as you can find.

Didn't eat, beer was well kept, staff very friendly. Lovely little pub right next to Blackwells bookshop. What more could you ask for!

Great place to sit, relax and have a drink on Broad Square!

We visited because of the pub's connections to television programs "Endeavour," "Morse," and "Inspector Lewis." The pub did not disappoint! Great ales, the best pickled eggs! Full meal service ended at 4, but bar snacks were perfect.

A lovely old style pub next door to Trinity College.

It was great to attend during a quite time. It's a pub with historic value and a low ceiling. It's beautiful, but there is something missing from this pub.

Really enjoyed this little micro boozer. Lived in Oxford for years and had never been . Firefly bunch cozy atmos well with a visit

Great pub in the heart of Oxford.

Verily the BEST RUM AND COKE I hath EVER HAD. Ye honorable gentlewomen that served us beverages even checked that we were of age :)

Disgusting toilets. gave one star because google made me.

Lovely atmosphere and bar staff.

All good. Nice atmosphere in middle of oxo.

Boa comida, cerveja gelada e preço simpático.

Cozy and warm atmosphere. Always a seat to grab a mont.

Disgusting service. Turned away after a phone call to confirm table. Clearly due to coloured guest. Been going here 30 years. Disgusting!

Staff don't seem very happy! But drinks were ok.

This old pub was inviting and the recommendations received made me want to visit. The inside is old and I was pleased it has been left as it is was then today. Whilst the ales were well kept, the food basic - I gave it three stars as the toilets were not nice and very smelly and let this pub down!

Absolutely disgusting toilet facilities! Needs a very good clean and redecorate. Ladies toilet smells like a mens public urinals and stinks of urine. Corridor leading to toilet area was painted black and therefore very dark. Disappointing.

Met friends for pre-concert drinks (attending a short classical concert at Trinity) on a Sunday. Surly service, no evidence of food. No ice. No sparkling mineral water. No lager, draft or bottled. There was a rank smell of sewage in the bar area. Nobody dared explore the toilets to investigate further. Against our better judgement we went back *after* the show, because the artists and promoters had agreed to meet there. Just as bad. Despite about 15 of us coming back after the show, there was just one other couple in the pub. They called last orders at 9.30 and could not have made it more clear they wished we would all just disappear. This pub clearly owes money to suppliers and is in terminal decline.

Great historic pub with a goid selection of well kept cask ales. Friendly service and not a tourist trap.

Went in for a few beers on a stag do order 6 pints for 6 guys , one of the drinks was incorrect, I politely asked if I could exchange my pint for a jd and coke and was refused on the ground that we had had enough ?! So I had orange on a stag do haha . Very poor guys

Very old picturesque pub. Good selection of lagers.

Having visited this truly historic pub in the past, my good friend and I included it in our 'must see' pubs during our annual 'Morse Trail' tour on Good Friday. How very disappointing to find that the character of this pub appears to have been stripped out completely since our last visit (2019). Available beers were quite 'routine' with no explanation of their characteristics offered by the staff when requested. The 'snacks' on offer were extremely ordinary; you could pay £4.50 for a 'home-made' sausage roll which has been on display for goodness-knows how long. Alternatively, you can have a 1/2 pint glass of 'nuts and bolts', which is essentially mixed cheap biscuits, nuts etc. We watched many potential customers walk into, and out of, the pub without any interaction from the (3) bar staff, although the pub was not busy. All in all, a very poor experience in what should be a thriving pub in the heart of Oxford. I would not want overseas visitors to measure what Oxford can offer from this pub. As a comparison, we visited two other local and well-established pubs later in the day, and would highly recommend them for service and community spirit.

Staff not very friendly and not a good choice of beers

Fine pub, but I'd really recommend going to a different one. There are much better pubs close by.

Cosy , characterful Pub next to Trinity College in the centre of Oxford. The bar staff were welcoming and looked after us very efficiently. Food was excellent especially the fish and chips and there were vegetarian options. This pub will probably always be associated with Morse which gives it a special atmosphere.

A really old, historic Oxford pub. The problem is it smelt like it the night we went. Good service though.

A traditional old pub sandwiched between two Blackwells bookshops where you feel there might be a door into the shop! Much history as it dates from 16th cent and claims it's place as Oxford 's smallest pub with a frontage of 13ft 9in. Plus it appeared in 3 episodes of Inspector Morse. 6 real Ales in tip top condition, good well priced food and a friendly barman. Many thanks.