Temple Cowley Pools

This is a bright, modern complex with three large indoor pools, including one for learners and one for diving. There are specialist sessi...

This pleasant pub is exceptional in that it pulls in both students and locals. It serves a wide selection of good food and has a very 'di...

This is a large pub, right in the city center. In the evenings it is usually busy, and at weekends it is unpleasantly so. Despite the pub...

The Prince of Wales on Cowley Road is a small and fantastically friendly pub, which almost seems too nice to be located where it is. Neve...

The Philosopher and Firkin is part of the Firkin chain. Here, the theme is philosophy; so while you're trying to drink a pint, you can po...

Alternating with the Reggae night at PoNaNa on a Wednes...

Set in a fairly small basement, PoNaNa has an air of intimacy about it. Leopard skin sofas and Moroccan tables make this seem more like a...

The Pegasus is home to the Oxford Youth Theatre, and stages productions ranging from Shakespeare to cutting-edge new writing. It also sho...

This is a vegetarian cafe with added extras. The walls often display photo art or paintings and there seems to be an interest in New Age...

Baba on Cowley Road is another new bar aiming to tempt Oxford's affluent drinkers. In direct competition with the Baby Bar a little furth...

Bistro 20 is a new restaurant situated in the vaults under the Randolph Hotel. Light and airy despite its underground...

An evening at Aziz feels like a good evening out, so dismiss any mundane images of your local curry house. The waitresses wear saris, boo...

Akash is a lovely curry house which offers all the delights you would expect in a superior Indian restaurant. Situated on Cowley Road, it...

This is a real Italian restaurant, run by Mario, who certainly doesn't let business get in the way of pleasure. This multi-tiered restaur...

This is the real thing. The waitress will give you the day's offerings from memory - there are no actual menus - and you'll soon be eatin...

This is one of the cheapest curry houses in town, offering very good value for money with an extensive menu including lots of dishes you...

This friendly Indian restaurant offers excellent value for money. The decor is standard Indian, with purples and reds dominating. The atm...

There aren't many Chinese restaurants that even attempt to cater for vegetarians in any serious way. However, this one goes all-out to ma...

Billed as the 'only international restaurant in Oxford', this establishment is run by a very friendly owner and offers a great diversity...

A fine seafood restaurant with fresh fish every day from Billingsgate Market. With the interior done up to look like the inside of a ship...