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Cocktail bars in Oxford

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From speakeasies to hotel bars, Oxford pours 12 cocktail bars worth knowing about. The honest list: real venues, real reviews, no paid placements. When in doubt, call ahead. Oxford spots tend to keep their own hours.

Cocktail bars in Oxford

Cocktail bars and speakeasies around Oxford, best-reviewed first. The good ones reward sitting at the bar. Bartenders remember regulars — introduce yourself and tip well.

The Alchemist Oxford

★ 4.4 · 2,192 reviews · Westgate, Bonn Square, Oxford OX1 1TR, UK · Moderate

The Varsity Club

★ 4.2 · 1,602 reviews · 9A High St, Oxford OX1 4DB, UK · Moderate

The Lighthouse

★ 4.3 · 1,125 reviews · 1 Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HH, UK · Moderate

Sandy's Piano Bar

★ 4.5 · 1,087 reviews · 4 King Edward St, Oxford OX1 4HS, UK

The Mad Hatter

★ 4.3 · 499 reviews · 43 Iffley Rd, Oxford OX4 1EA, UK

Cruise Room

★ 4.6 · 340 reviews · 1600 17th St CO, Denver, CO 80202, USA · Moderate

OXO BAR

★ 4.2 · 311 reviews · 48 George St, Oxford OX1 2AQ, UK · Moderate

LJ - Love Jericho Cocktail Bar

★ 4.6 · 280 reviews · 30 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AA, UK · Moderate

Lynrace Spirit & Cocktail Bar Oxford

★ 4.7 · 82 reviews · 103 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6EB, UK · Moderate

Raoul's Bar

★ 4.6 · 69 reviews · 32 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AA, UK · Moderate

The Oxford

★ 4.6 · 55 reviews · 119 W 8th St, Durango, CO 81301, USA · Moderate

Spires Bar & Co

★ 4.6 · 23 reviews · 282 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UR, UK · Moderate

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Drinking cocktails in Oxford

About Oxford

Oxford, Oxfordshire, the United Kingdom (coordinates 51.76, -1.26, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Everything listed for Oxford is a real Google Places venue with ratings and review counts. Dayfari never invents a venue and never sells placement.

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Common questions

Where do these Oxford cocktail bar listings come from?

Google Places listings for Oxford with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.

What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Oxford?

Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.

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