The White House in Oxford

It being part of a chain that specialises in beer, the pub had problems with its cooling system which meant there was only one ale on tap instead of 10. Evidently it was going to take a long while to fix. Pleasant bar attendant.

Lovely property close to city center. all they serve is pizza and a few nibbbles, but the pizza was delicious. I understand that the organization works with locals on various community projects, so your money is helping locals. I hope they will get a chef in to help expand their menu, it is a beautiful but large place, and I would like them to bring in enough custom to make it viable for a long time to come

It's a fantastic pub with a worthy cause. All staff were super helpful.

We only waited 10 minutes to get in great staff. Fab happy hour prices

The pub philosophy group upstairs on a Wednesday evening is accessible, stimulating and the ultimate Oxford experience. Go stretch your mind, and enjoy a drink at an outstanding venue, all together.

It's ok for a drink however eating is a bit of a hit or miss. The food is good but it can be so slow to come out. I had organised lunch with a group of friend and I regretted it very quickly. On a Sunday it was us (6 people) and another table (4 people). We ordered some chips and they took about 30 minutes. Then we ordered pizza and one of my friends finished theirs before the others arrived! I'm not sure what went wrong but I was a bit embarassed with my friends afterwards. I had a similar experience a couple of years ago, when myself and my partner went for dinner before the Pint of Science. It was us 2 and not many more people and I remember waiting at least 45 min for a couple of rather spicy bean burgers. I would recommemd it for a drink, but avoid for big-ish groups and food.

A social enterprise. Need I say more.

Great beer and fantastic Boatman Town entertainment from The Creation Theatre

✌️🌟🌐❤️☸️👍🇺🇳☮️🪙🎶🌌A Divine Comedy: Tap Social: The White House Given Tap Social's deeply moving track record for second chances and not requiring patrons to leave tips for the bartender unless service is rendered, I am leaving a happy five-star review from my time briefly visiting Oxford and other regions of England 🇬🇧 in January of 2023. I had been previously in England in 2017, learning about Shakespeare and his works as part of the Rutgers University 🎓 Global Higher Education student international exchange program. My grandfather once asked me why, on occasion, Englishmen and Englishwomen drank warm beer. He is a 98-year-old World War II American Navy veteran who enlisted at seventeen in Passaic County, New Jersey 🇯🇪 and wanted to travel on a ship. He was on many ships to get where he needed to arrive, which, given World War 2, was "Home." So, on-premises at the Tap Social White House in Oxford, I offered some peers to leave a tip for the bartenders to pay forward my grandfather's naval service, as his brother had already been stationed in England during the war, and he was much farther away than expected even when Grandpa was informed he would sail on a ship to England to pick up troops from Falmouth and Waymouth, United Kingdom 🇬🇧 As a gentleman who returned home after the war and worked in an Irish bar for many years, Grandpa remembered decades later about the time, having double-grabbed two beers while on shore leave in England. The beer was slightly warm, which is understandable as England is a region rich in biodiversity, and the winters can be cold. And if you want a nice beer when it's cold out, you may ask for the beer, which has at least several varieties in England and its cultural regions, to prefer it slightly warm. As I sat in the lovely named White House in England, Oxford, in fact(!) a pub to remember, welcomed my small writing group in for the evening. I had been under much pressure at that time in my career, and I will only say I left happier and wanted to leave a tip. I cannot, in good conscience, as an American, leave a fiat American dollar tip, as the Europeans often wonder why Americans tip at restaurants, bars, pubs, their cab drivers, their tour guides, and their chefs. I am grateful to the staff, whoever your names were. And I have attached a small photo of my tip. It is not worth money because the bills besides the note pound are not redeemable, but it is the only picture of its kind in the world. The paper bill was made in New Jersey, and the wounded veteran American flag token is accurate and on my car keys currently. I am indebted to the exemplary service I received. Many years ago, having the taste of warm beer in his mouth, confused, my Grandpa offered the two beers to two Englishmen who were nearby before going on to land at Omaha Beach on D-Day in Normandy and, not an easy part of the beach either. Due to the historical record of beaches not always being a fun place to land on, those two beers my grandpa gave to those Englishmen, may God protect their souls and send them some health and happiness during World War 2, I then decided to leave a nice tip to the staff at the White House. No, not that White House. The other one. In Oxford. Because while the French may, with an ironclad clause, invoke assistance from America by speaking something along the lines of "Lafayette, vous été!" The English, a pragmatic nation beneath their crown and country, have a cultural shorthand of asking if, "You Yanks Need A Beer?" Beer, which on occasion is served in pubs 🍻, is tasty. And whether you abstain from alcohol or need to find a place at the Sunday Dinner for the Sunday Roast, at the White House, not that one, The Other White House in Oxford, you can have a pleasant visit and maybe have a beer. Cheers from America, free and home of the Whopper, which was once offered in some locations by a different company to France and the French as the Royale With Cheese, which is like a burger. But that is Pulp Fiction. I am back in America, and so is my Pop's. Cheers. 🪙

Went to a party here at the weekend and the service, beer and atmosphere were great both upstairs and down. Would definitely come back.

Best chicken burger I’ve ever had. I’m sad now I can’t have it again. 🐓

Jazz evening at the spin club above the main pub,really good vibe,met some interesting people.

This is a good pub with a great atmosphere and local brewed beers

If you find yourself looking for a great place to eat and drink in Oxford then it's well worth the ten minute walk out of town to visit Tap Social! Not only is this a fantastic community venture, it's also a really nice space in which to while away an afternoon, complete with a lovely fire on the day we visited. We enjoyed a number of small plates for lunch and they were all delicious (I would particularly recommend the deep fried pickles). The wine and the own brand beer were also great - so much so we brought some extra cans home with us. We'd also like to commend our excellent servers - Holly and John - both of whom were friendly, welcoming and really nice to talk to. All in all this was one of the most enjoyable lunches we've had in Oxford and we'll definitely visit again.

Great house beers, particularly liked the stout, lovely staff.

I don’t usually review a burger but was absolutely blown away by the quality of the food here! Burgers and sides are the main offerings here and wow some of the tastiest we have had in a long time. And those poutine fries!!!!! Plus sticky toffee for dessert - so so good! Again probably one of the best I’ve eaten in years. We ate it saying ‘wow’ with every mouthful! Added to that - such a cosy spot for a freezing Friday night, friendly crowd, very friendly and attentive staff. And it’s our new local 🙏🏼

The White House held One-Eighty's fundraising quiz here for us. Staff were friendly and the atmosphere was really good. Beer was also good and locally made. A really good evening for our charities staff and supporters.

First time I was here in summer 2022, I was impressed by the creative food menu and friendly staff. Unfortunately now it was a wholly different experience. Where the beer selection is great, the food menu is quite basic and the staff seemed disinterested. The kitchen seemed to have run out of many ingredients on the menu but we weren't told when ordering or when being served, we just had to find out ourselves while eating. The kids menu was too spicy. Rating is an average of my two visits...

Lovely pub and a wide selection of beers.

We bought a bottle of prosecco, had one glass and the staff took the bottle away but denied it. The attitude of the staff is dreadful. I do not recommend this place

Really great beer, really good food, good coffee, nice soft drinks. Room upstairs is cosy; outside tables are great on a nice day. Social enterprise is a bonus. Not quite our local but quite the nicest pub within a mile.

Very friendly staff. Excellent communication. Function room was a perfect venue for a work reunion. Great location, easily accessible by public transport.

Very friendly staff. Function room perfect for a work reunion. Excellent communication throughout. Venue easily reached by public transport.

A very lovely spot. First of all, beer is good. Selection well spread so all should be able to find something to their liking. Food was fine. No frills but very worth the price. Mood/feel is just nice, clients of all ages and types. Felt at home from first visit.

No donuts or pastries available but the beer was good/great.

This is our favourite local pub - we love their own Oxford brewed craft beers and the welcoming atmosphere. I recently reserved some tables for my birthday drinks here and we had the best time. Jon, the General Manager, was really attentive and accommodating. Highly recommend!

This is our favourite local pub - we love their own Oxford brewed craft beers and the welcoming atmosphere. I recently reserved some tables for my birthday drinks here and we had the best time. Jon, the General Manager, was really attentive and accommodating. Highly recommend!

So overpriced and dead. Was severely underwhelmed given the other Tap Socials are so welcoming and friendly, with a great range of drinks, to find this pub only has about 5 drinks and they're majorly overpriced. Server was friendly but agreed that there were better pubs elsewhere.

Ich bin mir unsicher warum hier so viele positive Bewertungen abgegeben wurden. Das Essen habe ich als wirklich nicht gut empfunden. Es wirkte eher schmuddelig. Nachdem ich die Eismaschine entdeckt hatte, habe ich mich aufs Bier fokussiert 😀. Die Bedienung war super freundlich und sehr bemüht. Deshalb 3 Punkte! Der Biergarten sah toll aus. Konnten wir aber leider nicht nutzen, da es regnete.

Gone bad since this summer. Ordered some food and it never arrived. Then my partner asked and the same person who took my order asked who took my order because the kitchen is closed. Incredible

The staff were all so friendly and the customer service outstanding. Absolutely on point. We ordered some sharing plates of food and all very tasty. Although I was driving I hear the beer is great too. I will be back to try it!

Price to high Food is not recommended - not really good - Service really poor. - beer is ok and I’m not the only person got this opinion

Scrummy Sunday Roast in a friendly, warm and comfortable setting. My husband, son and I had a lovely couple of hours enjoying some delicious food. All elements were cooked very well and the setting is simple, but comfortable. A very friendly environment....the only downside was that they had run out of sticky toffee pudding! But we plumped for some delicious sorbet instead.

Popped in after a long drive and cannot fault it! New menu came out on this day and we were really impressed! Great food, staff and ambiance! We will be back!

Good food. Patio needed to be swept of fallen brush. Looked as if it had recently seen a lot of rain and wind. Forgive mother nature. I Wasn't visited by staff often at the table to order more beer or food.. we ended up orderimg inside. No issues bringing young kids.. no one seemed bothered by their excess energy.

Good place to hang out and have some beer.

Super nice beer garden. Service was great and the burger was fantastic. I will go back often

They do lovely Sunday roasts here and the staff are great.

I needed to organise a group meal for our choir in a private room. Oxford is a very expensive destination and I was not receiving sensible quotes from any city centre venues. The White House had a limited but interesting menu with sensible prices and we had use of the upstairs private room. Although communication from a distance was quite difficult once I arrived in Oxford everything worked out and we were very well looked after. Our meals were very good and it was clear that everything was home cooked. We had a most enjoyable evening and it we were pleased to support this business which seeks to rehabilitate ex offenders.

This was our local pub when we lived in the area. They do the best Sunday roasts! Had a real community vibe and also loved visiting for coffee / pastries while getting work done!

Lovely place, food great, staff friendly. We'll be back to sit in the sunny garden and drink the on tap Tap beers. And profits are used for a great cause - what's not to love!

Great pub plenty of room and great friendly staff, this pub sits 100 yards from a well visited river pub which is such a shame as the tap is definatley worth a visit for an array of local brewed beers and a great bar meal.

Good food, better staff. Shout to Grace who was so kind to me when I was having a problem with something else and did everything she could to help me. She made my night

One of my favorite pubs in Oxford. The beer is great, and the food tasty. Staff are also nice and friendly.

Booked last minute for drinks before a boat trip with family, ended up having a few rounds of drinks and toasties. Great prices and the toasties were so good! The two men serving were also really friendly, will definitely return 👍🏼

Not what l expected from a pommie pub as the owners are on a different path, catering for the students and the alternative society. The local beer was good and the owners were friendly though.

Great beer, clean pub, clean facilities. Pretty stone faced staff. Asked for a beer.... it's off. OK no problem. Asked about the next one. What do you mean? Just asked if it's a Lager or a pale as I could not see the back bar. Not rude in anyway. Just not friendly or even smiling or welcoming. The original is great. The Whitehouse is ine of those that is not bad but not bothered about coming back about. Correction: there was a kid running around and on the pavement. Guy comes running out and asks him politely and gently to stay within the pub and go back. Good lad!

Nice outdoor picnic tables seating 8 people and well spaced apart. They don't appear to have the same variety of Tap Social beers available as the brewery (at least on draught) which is a bit of a shame. The food is pretty limited too, and even the bowl of chips is pretty shingy portion wise. Ordering is via the app which worked fine for me but a number of people in my group couldn't get mobile signal there and there was no WiFi signal outside. Staff regularly forgot what beers they were bringing out so the drinks kept getting mixed up. The garden also closes at 10pm and inside stops serving at 11pm which I feel is a little early. The football was showing in an upstairs room, keeping the loud fans away from the other customers which was very much appreciated.

Lovely staff but £17.50 for a very underwhelming burger! Perhaps they are advantage of the tourist £ but really not cool!

Brilliant place with amazing ethos...so fantastic to help people into a trouble free life! The beer was really good, the prices were much better than in city centre and the vibe in the huge garden was really enjoyable

Leave the Social Conscience bit at the door if you like - i dont, i think its brilliant - but just go for the food and the beer and the vibe. Ive been here 3 times, with family for Sunday lunch and twice midweek. Real 5 star cooking, best roast beef ive had since my mum passed. And really sophisticated other food - crusted Sea Bass, steaks etc . Small menu but properly done with high quality ingredients. Power to you guys

What a great pub, with a great mission. Loved the atmosphere and the beer. It's great to see a company take over an establishment and supply their own product, that is extremely tasty. Great work here!! Make sure you head on down.

Execellent food, extremly caring and super friendly staff and very very good self made beer! Definetly worth a visit :) we enjoyed it so much. Many thanks!

Shocking music. No wonder it's empty

Great spot. Lovely beer and food. Pricey.

Excellent beer. The only thing missing is that they always have the kitchen open.

Brilliant pub serving the best locally brewed craft beer

Great garden for a big group of us and brilliant beer!

We had a fantastic meal, really impressed. The staff are excellent & the food was exceptional. Loved it!

Loved it. Delicious food, huge portions, excellent lager (the one they brew wasn't available but what the had still makes me dream of it). Staff was very friendly. Looking forward to going there again.

Stumbled across this place as we were early for our planned activity in Oxford. Stopped here for some coffee and pastries and cake in the morning. Absolutely delicious. Fantastic coffee and lovely pastries and cake. Lovely feel to the place. Really friendly staff and great service. Great atmosphere and love that it's a combined cafe by day and pub by evening. I have not been there in the evening so I can't comment on the 'pub' side of it, but it's a great place for coffee and sweet treats.

We are BLESSED to have this be our neighbourhood pub. The fish in chips is the best in town by far—I said it. My boyfriend gets the chicken burger every time. We were beyond thrilled to find out they also offer coffee and baked goods in the morning. The food is excellent, and the staff have always been extremely friendly.

Amazing place. Food and service are brilliant.

Staff are always very friendly, great food and beer!

Honestly the best veggie burger I had in a long time. Also very nice pub quizzes.

It is a really lovely place and the food was good. Unfortunately, when I visited I noticed that there were posters in the ladies toilets that said that if you were in trouble and needed a quick escape, you should ask for Angela at the bar. 3 out of 3 staff had no clue what I was talking about when I asked them. Don't act as if you care, when actually you don't.

Great pub. They have many good gluten free options, and they are welcoming to dogs.

I have been here twice now for Sunday dinner when coming to visit my brother and it's been fantastic both times. I wish I had this back home. I'm struggling to explain how good it is. I was godsmacked the first time I had the...

Great place, enjoyed the food and great staff

Stopped for a beer Night 1 stayed ages great atmosphere...back again night 2 more beer....day 3 lunch ...AMAZING!!! Roast with yorkies you could sleep in! Sadly no room for pudding. Exceptionally good welcome & hospitality...if only we lived closer would visit frequently.

Excellent Sunday roast, lovely vibe

It's a fantastic pub with a worthy cause. All staff were super helpful. The food, I had aubergine stuffed with fresh veggies and couscous, was fresh and really tasty. I tried all of their (Tap Social) beers and although not my preferred style were all in good condition and flavoursome. Family friendly. It's totally recommended.

Nice place where to eat something and to drink a good beer

Tried The White House on a weekend trip. Great choice. Lovely friendly staff. Food was delicious too. Had a really nice atmosphere lively with a laid back vibe.

Good experience, good beer and friendly stuff.

Great food, great beer, helpful staff. Best Sunday lunch in years.

Basic, good beer and choice of malts. We only popped in for a nightcap on way back to hotel just before closing. I'm sure there would be more to say if we'd stopped longer.

Great social enterprise pub. The stout was very good.

Great place great food and friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely return when next in Oxford.

Delicious food, amazing IPA and great coffee. Family friendly too

One of the best steaks I've had in a long time. Staff were very friendly.

First visit and I'm a fan! The food was excellent, some delicious vegan choices, which made me happy. The staff were all super friendly and the atmosphere was perfect for a Saturday night - busy, fun but also relaxed. Great pub.

[This is a review for what was the Folly Bridge Inn in 2019, not the White House that it's now been renamed to] Pub that's a little bit off the main drag of off Oxford. Staff are nice, beer okay, food is meh. Pub needs TLC (there hasn't been curtains in the upstairs toilets for over ten years, and upstairs toilets need a deep clean and lick of paint in general). Has potential to be a decent pub, but location and lack of investment and TLC means that this pub sadly will most likely be flats very soon.

First time visiting, food was lovely, but ordered salmon off the menu and was served with cod as didn't have any salmon but wasn't told this when we ordered. The server didn't know what to do when we pointed it out so we felt we had no choice but to accept it as our other dinners were served and didn't want to ruin our meal. This also happened to another person sitting behind us. Poor customer service.

I was always going to go again because I go to jazz concerts upstairs. However we decided to eat there this time and we're glad we did. Lovely food, interesting variations on standard crowd-pleasers, served up in good time even though they were busy, friendly...

After reading previous reviews and being recommended we we’re excited to try this place during our visit to Oxford for my birthday.. upon arrival it was clear that there were no available tables downstairs so asked if we we’re able to eat upstairs and we...

We hosted a works do in the function room - and it went very well. We are already in awe of what Tap Social are doing, yet they still managed to outdo our expectations with their levels of service and support in the lead up...

Went for a Sunday roast, the food was delicious. The table had a mix of beef, pork and a vegetarian wellington and the all the food was well made. Was a lovely setting, would recommend to book a table. Can't wait to visit again.

Highly recommended for a relaxed get together. The staff were warm and friendly. Service can't be described as 'slick' but with everyone eager to help it really doesn't matter. Vegetarian roast option was particularly good. The sticky toffee pudding being gluten free was the highlight...

Nice pub, but charges you service without telling you on the menu, hidden unnecessary cost to benefit the bar

Great for coeliacs! Came for Sunday roast and thoroughly enjoyed. I had the roast pork belly with apple, and the sticky toffee pudding. A lot of their menu is either gf or can be adapted to be gf. 👌🏻 others in my party had the beef and turkey, and they all really enjoyed. Would say they go for quality over quantity with the roast, which I liked. Still very decent portions for the price. Great friendly staff, and I got the impression they are very used to catering for gf needs.

Excellent concept, lovely staff and nice food. We really enjoyed our visit and look forward to returning next time we are in Oxford.

Friendly bar staff, great beers, great atmosphere

There were 4 of us coming for Christmas drinks. There was no free table downstairs but the barman was very helpful and made some space for us to sit upstairs so we had our own private table. Great service!

Tap Social deserve great success with this pub. Friendly crew, indoor and outdoor spaces. Great beers on tap or even take away in cans for a summer drink in Hinksey Park by the lake. 🙃

I hosted an event here for 50+ people during the summer of 2022, and it was the perfect event space. I worked with Ruta, who gave us plenty of options for the food menu (even though it was a busy evening - and the food...

A concept of social solidarity which is pleasing in an England which is bogged down from crisis to crisis

This place has had a major makeover since the TAP Social took over. Fabulous range of beers, great wood burner. Great place to meet friends!

We visited The White House for our work Christmas lunch and what a treat! We were upstairs and the setting was lovely with decorations and an open log fire. The food was delicious, and the staff were very friendly. A good time had by all!

Fabulous welcome and helpful team on a surprisingly busy Thursday. Food is amazing - propper gastro pub without being pretentious. Good selection of beers - a shame I was driving.