Editorial

The 10 Best Bars in Oxford 2026

Oxford bars are where Tolkien drank, where Lewis wrote, and where the dons still hold court.

The 10 best bars in Oxford

  1. 01

    The Eagle and Child

  2. 02

    The Turf Tavern

  3. 03

    The Bear Inn

  4. 04

    Raoul's

  5. 05

    The Port Mahon

  6. 06

    The King's Arms

  7. 07

    The Trout Inn

  8. 08

    The Perch

  9. 09

    The White Horse

  10. 10

    The Jericho Tavern

How Oxford drinks

The 10 above are where Oxford actually drinks — cocktail rooms, hidden speakeasies, and pubs that earn the word.

European Editor — based in London. Twelve years across Soho, Marais and Mitte. Strong opinions about ice.

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