
The great restaurants in Oxford include modern pan-European fine diners, riverside terraces, and traditional pubs that have served locals through to Britain’s elites for centuries. And with a diverse population that includes some of the world’s brightest students, Oxford offers you the chance to indulge in an exceptional food scene that can cost a little or a lot.
Whether you want to enjoy a feast on a rustic boathouse, a terrace with city and spire views, or in a centuries-old country inn just outside the city centre, one of Oxford’s great restaurants promises you an unforgettable dining experience.
British treats and Sunday dinners on a rustic boathouse
适合: 餐饮
Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant serves a creative menu of European bites and quintessentially British treats. Situated inside a rustic boathouse on a tranquil spot on the River Cherwell, it’s one of Oxford’s most popular diners for traditional Sunday dinners. The restaurant managers are happy to recommend fine wine pairings.
Meat delicacies at the Cherwell Boathouse include the leg of Wootton lamb and longhorn beef ribs. Order from the tasting menu to sample treats such as venison loin paired with a Volnay and slow-cooked pheasant egg with a glass of 2007 Meursault.
地址: Bardwell Rd, Oxford OX2 6ST, UK
开放时间 Monday and Thursday from noon to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 8.30 pm, Wednesday from noon to 2 pm and from 6 pm to 8.45 pm, Friday–Saturday from noon to 2.15 pm and from 6 pm to 9 pm, Sunday from noon to 2.45 pm and from 6 pm to 8 pm (closed on Tuesdays)
电话: +44 (0)1865 552746

Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant
A popular lunch venue in a historic building
适合: 餐饮
Vaults & Garden is one of Oxford’s top spots for breakfasts, organic lunches and afternoon teas. The interior dining area occupies a 14th-century building with a vaulted ceiling and wood finishes. During the warmer months, you can enjoy tasty bites in the garden while taking in views of the iconic Radcliffe Camera library.
Menu favourites at Vaults & Garden include slow-roasted lamb shoulder with red currants, chicken Panang curry, and carrot and nutmeg soup. If you’re visiting for afternoon tea, treat yourself to the restaurant’s homemade scones. The quietest time to visit is between 8.30 am and 10 am.
开放时间 Monday–Saturday from 8.30 am to 6 pm, Sunday from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
电话: +44 (0)1865 279112

Vaults & Garden
An upmarket bar and brasserie with a terrace
适合: 情侣/夫妇, 餐饮, 豪华
Quod Restaurant & Bar has been a hallmark of Oxford’s fine-dining scene since 1998. Housed inside a former bank with views of the Radcliffe Camera and Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Quod serves an all-day brasserie menu, and there are plenty of tasty drinks stored behind its white onyx bar to pair with your meal.
Some of Quod’s standout dishes include white crab meat with avocado, beef carpaccio, and sea bass with leeks and romesco. Reserve a table by the ceiling-height windows for the best views of Oxford’s High Street. Afternoon teas are best enjoyed on the Italian-inspired terrace.
地址: 92-94 High St, Oxford OX1 4BJ, UK
开放时间 Daily from 7 am to 11 pm
电话: +44 (0)1865 202505

Quod Restaurant & Bar
Spanish and Moroccan bites in a North African-inspired diner
适合: 餐饮, 夜生活
Kazbar Restaurant features a North African souk-inspired décor complete with kilims, lanterns and mosaic tables. For a unique dining experience in Oxford, try Spanish and Moroccan tapas at this well-loved venue. It also serves creative cocktails, sangria, and a selection of Spanish wines.
Classic tapas and mezze dishes at Kazbar include Ibérico pork ribs, merquez (spicy sausage), braised butter beans, and octopus in tomato sauce. You can also order family favourites such as meatballs and pizza. Almost every dish goes down great with one of the restaurant’s signature mojitos.