Oxford Covered Market
A Victorian covered market of butchers, cafés, bakers and independent shops, off the High Street.
Known for: Sandwiches, pies, cakes
Under about £18 per person
Local favourite Good for Families · Groups
Oxford
4 real restaurants, cafés, bars, markets and food experiences, from inexpensive to special occasion.
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4 places to eat and drink in Oxford
£ Inexpensive
The Turf Tavern
A hidden medieval pub down an alleyway, with a garden, once frequented by students and Bill Clinton.
Known for: Real ale, pub food
About £18–35 per person
Local favourite Good for Groups · Couples
The Rooftop Restaurant at the Ashmolean
A relaxed restaurant on the roof of the Ashmolean Museum, with views over Oxford’s spires.
Known for: Modern British dishes
About £35–65 per person
Good for Couples · Groups
The Bear Inn
One of Oxford’s oldest pubs, with a collection of ties on the walls and a low-beamed interior.
Known for: Real ale
About £18–35 per person
Local favourite Good for Groups · Couples
£ to ££££ is an approximate guide to price level and the per-person range is an estimate, not live pricing. “Good for” is a rule of thumb. Opening times and menus change: check with the venue before you go.
Local dishes to try in Oxford 3
Pub lunch in a historic inn
Covered Market pies
Afternoon tea
