Oxford United

Formed:

1893

Nickname:

U's

Capacity:

12400

Ground name:
The Kassam Stadium

Address:

The Kassam Stadium
Grenoble Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 4XP

Phone:

01865 337500
Manager:
Brian Talbot

Website:

oufc.co.uk

Pubs: Thank you to Oxford Infomation

The Kings Arms
40 Holywell Street

Established in 1607 as a coaching house, and named after King James I, this is one of Oxford's most lively pubs. Popular with both tourists and students, it serves an extensive range of Young's real ales, wines and whiskies. The food is good, plentiful and reasonably priced and there is a no-smoking room at the front. The walls are adorned with pictures of locals, past an present - see if you can spot the picture of the Queen Mum with handbag in one hand and a pint of Young's Best Bitter in the other!
The White Horse
Broad Street

This narrow pub is situated opposite the Sheldonian Theatre, nestled between two entrances to Blackwell's famous bookshop. Though a bit cramped, it has a friendly and welcoming atmosphere and is well known for attracting some of the University's more eccentric characters. A good selection of real ales is available and, for those that are interested in such things, it was a favourite pub of the TV detective 'Inspector Morse'.
The Grapes
7 George Street

This traditional Victorian pub is so narrow that you may feel as though you are in the buffet car of a crowded train at times. The walls are adorned with dark wood paneling, but you may not be able to see that far through the smoke on busy nights. However, if you are having an evening out at the Apollo theatre across the road, you can pre-order your interval drinks at the bar.
Eagle and Child
49 St Giles

Affectionately known to locals as the 'Bird and Baby', this famous old pub is a hotchpotch tiny, old fashioned rooms which lead eventually to a large conservatory area at the rear. One of Oxford's oldest pubs, it acted as the lodgings of the Chancellor of the Exchequer during the English Civil War (1642 - 49), when Oxford was the Royalist capital. More recently, it was the celebrated meeting place of famous authors. The writers C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkein and C. Williams, who formed their own literary group called the Inklings, used to meet in the back room (the "Rabbit Room") every Tuesday morning from 1939-1962.
Lamb and Flag
12 St Giles

Situated on the opposite side of St Giles to the Eagle and Child, the Lamb and Flag is over 500 years old and has the tiny rooms and oak beamed ceilings to prove it. Like the Eagle and Child opposite, the Lamb and Flag also has a literary claim to fame. Thomas Hardy is supposed to have written parts of his novel Jude the Obscure at the pub and indeed the obscure tavern in a rough place referred to near the end of the book is none other than the Lamb and Flag Inn itself. The pub is very popular with students, especially after seminars on Thursday and Friday evenings when the conversation can be frighteningly intellectual - but you will still win the Thursday night pub quiz if you are over thirty and watch enough TV! On a cold winter day, try a pint of Theakstons 'Old Peculiar Ale' to warm up!
The Old Tom
St. Aldate's

Few Oxford pubs attract such an even blend of townsfolk and students as the Old Tom. Named after the bell in Christ Church college's Tom Tower opposite, the pub has undergone several recent refurbishments but has not changed a bit! It is a great place to get a feel for the atmosphere of 'real' Oxford and the perfect place to try a pint of Morrells beer.
The Bear
Alfred Street

Located as it is between Christ Church and Oriel Colleges, the Bear tends to be well frequented by students - especially of the rugby playing, beer drinking type. It is famous in Oxford for it's underwhelming collection of about five thousand ties which hang in glass cases from the walls and ceilings. Reputedly built over a bear pit in 1242, the pub is one of the oldest in Oxford.
Crown Inn
Cornmarket Street

There is nothing very special at all about this pub, apart from the legend that surrounds the visits of one William Shakespeare. The famous bard was in the habit of breaking his journey between Stratford-upon-Avon and London by staying at the Crown Inn and was, by all accounts, on very good terms with the landlord. But he was on even better terms with the landlord's wife Jane Davenant (whom some believe is the 'Dark Lady' of The Sonnets) and is widely believed to have fathered her son . . . . . William.
The Wheatsheaf
Wheatsheaf Yard

The Wheatsheaf is situated down a small snicket called Wheatsheaf Yard off the High Street. It is a lively, basically furnished student pub with old fashioned wooden beams alongside noisy slot machines. Home cooked food is available lunchtimes and evenings. There is a weekly Latin American night (Friday) and Jazz night (Wednesday).
The Turf
4 Bath Place
(off Holywell Street)

One of Oxford's best known pubs, the Turf is also the hardest to find. Located down a narrow, winding alley opposite the Holywell Music Room in Holywell Street, the pub dates back to the 13th century and serves a huge range of traditional real ales. The pub itself is quite small and poky inside, but there is a large beer garden which is very popular during the summer. The only problem with the pub is that it can take an age to get served during busy periods.
Rosie O'Gradys
1 Park End Street

An Irish-style theme bar located near the Oxford Canal. Irish memorabilia adorn the walls and Irish music fills the air but, best of all, the bar staff are trained in the art of pouring a pint of Guinness! There is a fine selection of Irish beers and the food menu is varied and inexpensive. A small, sunny patio area overlooks the canal.

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