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A1 Pool Hall Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) Capacity: 80 |
10 Crown Street Oxford OX4 1QG |
Pool hall/bar just off the Cowley Road. Free pool on a Sunday afternoon 3-6pm.
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Pool table, bar |
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Ark T Centre Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) |
Crowell Road Cowley Oxford OX4 3LN Tel: 01865 396778 www.ark-t.org mail[at]ark-t.org |
 Intimate yet lofty venue with a pleasingly floaty acoustic. Some very minimal parking. Wheelchair friendly.
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Facilities can include tables, chairs, screen, flip charts, PA and catering by the café on premises. |
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Asian Cultural Centre Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) |
Manzil Way Oxford OX4 1GH Tel: 01865 425000 accoxford@hotmail.com |
Community centre for classes and workshops, including yoga. Home of the Oxford Recorder Group. Wheelchair friendly.
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Baby Love Reviews Central (map) |
3 King Edward Street Oxford OX1 4HS Tel: 01865 200011 www.baby-bar.co.uk drumbabydrum@hotmail.co.uk |
Trendy central bar playing electronica, drum & bass, etc. Large cocktail selection. Sister bar on the Cowley Road. Cocktails. Dress Code. Wheelchair friendly.
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Baby Simple Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) Capacity: 220 |
213 Cowley Rd Oxford OX4 1XF Tel: 07803 078033 www.babysimple.co.uk |
'Art bar' and live venue. Upper bar mezzanine (Trees Lounge) hosts works by local artists, plus occasional live music gigs. Ground floor comprises cocktail bar, dance floor with a new lighting and sound system and an external smoking booth with seating. Dance floor area is free to hire and they welcome new promoters - details on website. Cocktails. Cloakroom. Sofas. Wheelchair friendly.
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Basic essentials of a sound system. |
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The Old Bookbinder's Reviews Jericho (map) Capacity: 120 |
17-18 Victor Street Oxford OX2 6BT Tel: 01865 553549 oldbookbinders.co.uk/ info@oldbookbinders.co.uk |
April 2013 - we are informed the pub does not have Arms in its title, even according to its pub certification! Friendly nook-and-cranny-filled pub known for its real ale and boardgames. Also the base for 'What a Load of Crêpes' catering company. Sofas. Wheelchair friendly. Wifi Access. Late licence till 12.
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In-house PA and preamp |
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The Bridge Reviews Central (map) |
6-9 Hythe Bridge Street Oxford 0X1 2EW Tel: 01865 242526 www.bridgeoxford.co.uk info@bridgeoxford.co.uk |
Commercial dance, RnB, old skool, themed student nights, etc. See website for full info. Lounge Bar has waitress service & table reservations. Sister bar is Anuba on Park End St. Cocktails. Sofas. Wheelchair friendly. Late licence till 2.
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The Bullingdon Arms Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) Capacity: 250-280 |
162 Cowley Road Oxford OX4 1UE Tel: 01865 244516 |
Gig & comedy venue with a small bar on the front. Cocktails. Cloakroom. Sofas. Wheelchair friendly. Late licence till 2.
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Own equipment, do enquire. |
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Carbon Reviews Central (map) Capacity: 400 |
Pennyfarthing Place St. Ebbes Oxford OX1 1QF Tel: 01865 242770 www.facebook.com/pages/Carbon/279963415361415 |
Bar & club )formerly Thirst Lodge). Funktion 1 soundsystem over 3 floors. Cocktails. Sofas. Wheelchair friendly. Late licence till 3.
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The Cellar Reviews Capacity: 250 |
Frewin Court, off Cornmarket St Tel: 01865 244761 / 07769 690177 www.cellaroxford.co.uk |
DJs &/or live bands every night. One of Oxford's best venues for live music (and more recently, comedy), catering for a wide range of musical tastes, having an emphasis on hiphop, funk, D&B, Latin jazz & indie. Previously heavily DJ-orientated, recently moving more toward live gigs & flourishing with a tight new soundsystem. Cocktails. Sofas. Late licence till 3.
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Good PA, good monitoring, very good engineer. |
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The Chequers (central Oxford) Reviews Central (map) Capacity: 40 |
131 High St (down small alley on left as you approach Carfax) Oxford OX1 4DH Tel: 01865 727463 |
The Chequers is hidden in a cul-de-sac off the High St, and you'd be forgiven for never finding it. Small courtyard for summer. Wheelchair friendly. Wifi Access.
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Christian Life Centre Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) |
The Regal 300 Cowley Road Oxford OX4 1US Tel: regaloxford@the-regal.com www.the-regal.com |
Grade II listed former cinema/bingo hall/nightclub, in 2012 the base for Oxford's Christian Life Centre. Live music, dance lessons & community events continue. For our feature on the history of The Regal see here. Cocktails. Cloakroom. Sofas. Occasional dress code. Wheelchair friendly. Late licence till 4.
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2009: new Funktion-One soundsystem, professional projection facilities, in-house sound engineer & PA for live shows, substantial green room. Please enquire for full specs. |
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Clems Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) Capacity: 250 |
15 St Clements Oxford OX4 1AB Tel: 01865 247214 www.clemsoxford.com |
Cosy, stylish venue with a continental bias, playing R&B and chart/cheese. Cocktails. Cloakroom. Sofas. Late licence till 3.
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Nightlub - not a live music venue. |
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East Oxford Community Centre Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) Capacity: 150 |
44b Princes Street (corner of Cowley Rd) Oxford OX4 1HU Tel: 01865 792168 eastoxford.org east_oxford_cc@yahoo.co.uk |
Community venue for classes, worship, meetings, gigs and more. There are several rooms available for hire, the largest of which (downstairs hall) can accommodate 150 people. 2 door security must be arranged for live music events. Gig bookings are generally only accepted for Saturday nights.
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Examination Schools Reviews Central (map) |
75-81 High Street Oxford OX1 4BG Tel: 01865 276905 www.examschools.ox.ac.uk conferences@exams.ox.ac.uk |
Oxford's largest city centre conference venue, with nearly 13,000 square feet of floor space in the suitably imposing Grade II listed building where sub-fusc-clad Oxford University students take most of their final exams. Otherwise open to the public for the occasional special lecture. Dress Code. Wheelchair friendly. Wifi Access.
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Far From The Madding Crowd Reviews Central (map) Capacity: 150  Some ethical products available hereFair Trade |
Friar's Entry (off Magdalen St) Oxford OX1 2BY Tel: 01865 240900 www.maddingcrowd.co.uk |
The only fully independent pub in central Oxford, tucked away in the passage linking Gloucester Green to Magdalen Street (Friar's Entry). 6 rotating real ales on tap; quarterly beer festivals; some live music; free wifi. Cocktails. Sofas. Wheelchair friendly. Wifi Access.
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Generally open mics & acoustic bands provided by different promoters. Regulars Delicious Music have a nice setup. |
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Filth Reviews Central (map) |
Westgate Centre Enter via Pennyfarthing Place (next to Sainsbury's) OX1 www.hustleatfilth.com/ info@hustleatfilth.com |
One of Oxford's more infamous clubs went through a series of owners without being able to shake the nickname "Filth", possibly due to the fact it was the only club in town with carpeted floors. Eventually, they gave up and accepted the title. Very central, very busy, very noisy. Occasional dress code. Late licence till 3.
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Freud Reviews Jericho (map) Capacity: 200 seated + 40 standing |
119 Walton Street Oxford OX2 6AH Tel: 01865 311171 www.freudliving.co.uk/cgi-bin/shop/page.cgi?user_id=12265&file=bars.html |
Converted church with art exhibitions, soaring classical architecture, occasional live music of a jazz/blues orientation/DJs on weekends. Cocktails and snacky grub. Small sun terrace at front for summer posing. Cocktails. Occasional dress code. Late licence till 2.
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The Glee Club Reviews Central (map) Capacity: 240 |
3 Hythe Bridge Street Oxford OX1 2EW Tel: Box Office 0871 472 0400 www.glee.co.uk/oxford info@glee.co.uk |
National comedy club in the space formerly occupied by Jongleurs. Late bar downstairs after show. Cocktails. Late licence till 3.
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PA; mixing desk; mics (leads may be available, please contact for info); hireable sound engineer |
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Hawkwell House Hotel Reviews Iffley / Rose Hill (map) Capacity: 200 |
Church Way Iffley Village Oxford OX4 4DZ Tel: 01865 749988 Fax: 01865 748525 www.hawkwellhouse.co.uk reservations@hawkwellhouse.co.uk |
66 rooms set in 3 acres of grounds 2 miles from Oxford centre. Arezzo Restaurant attached.  Dress Code. Wheelchair friendly. Wifi Access.
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The Isis Farmhouse Reviews Iffley / Rose Hill (map) Capacity: 160 |
Haystacks Corner The Towing Path Iffley Lock Oxford OX4 4EL Tel: 01865 243854 enquiries@theisis.co.uk |
Characterful free house undergoing constant refurbishment. Homemade cakes and cream teas, local beers, limited home-made hot meals (call to check hours). Room for hire. Canoe hire and boat storage. Cash payment only - no cards accepted.
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In-house PA, 16 channel mixing desk, indoor & outdoor ('Tree')stages & some equipment (mics, stands) for live gigs (in the Barn). No soundman (you will need to bring your own & set up the room for use from scratch before each use). PA & small desk for djing in front bar (also requires setup). |
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The Jericho Tavern Reviews Jericho (map) Capacity: 150 |
56 Walton Street Oxford OX2 6AE Tel: 01865 311775 www.thejerichooxford.co.uk/ |
Excellent sound system and in-house engineer in the upstairs gig venue; good continental beers on draught; spacious patio garden. Cocktails. Sofas. Wheelchair friendly. Wifi Access. Late licence till 12.
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In-house PA with monitors. Good engineer. |
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The Junction Reviews Central (map) Capacity: 600 |
42-43 Park End Street Oxford OX1 1JD www.thejunctionoxford.co.uk thejunction@cavendishbars.com |
New in 2011. Covers bands, disco nights & private hire (for 100-600 people; bands and djs provided). Owned by the same company as Wahoo on Hythe Bridge Street. Wheelchair friendly.
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Kiss Bar Reviews Central (map) |
37 Park End Street Oxford OX1 1JD Tel: 01865 200555 |
Smartish themed bar with silver walls, giant lips and hundreds of different kinds of flavoured vodka. Cocktails. Sofas. Dress Code. Late licence till 12.
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KRTSC (Kidlington Recreational Trust & Social Club) Reviews North of the ring road (map) Capacity: 180 |
Yarnton Rd Kidlington OX5 1AT Tel: 01865 841526 www.krtsc.co.uk contact@krtsc.co.uk |
Members' club est. 1971. Games bar, lounge bar, function room and small meeting room (latter two both available for hire), large enclosed garden with two patio areas. Dress Code. Wheelchair friendly. Wifi Access.
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Kitchen, parking, garden, smoking area, skittles, conference facilities, accessible (excluding toilets). Stage area for bands and discos, large dance floor, private bar, catering. |
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Lava & Ignite Reviews Central (map) |
Cantay House Park End Street Oxford OX1 1JD Tel: 01865 250181 www.lavaignite.com/oxford |
'5 room, 5 night clubbing experience'. Regular DJs and themed party nights, including the infamous Oxford Brookes student night, 'Sex'. Cloakroom. Late licence till 1.
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Magdalen Road Church Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) Capacity: 100 |
41a Magdalen Road Oxford OX4 1RB Tel: 01865 245887 www.mrc-oxford.org/ admin@mrc-oxford.org |
Nestling in interfaith harmony, the Magdalen Rd Church sits alongside the Thrangu House Buddhist Centre. Magdalen Road Church is evangelical in nature, and part of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches. Wheelchair friendly.
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Methodist Church Hall (East Oxford) Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) |
Cowley Road (entry on Jeune St) Oxford OX4 1BN Tel: 01865 735569 www.cowleyroadmethodists.org.uk martin.wellings@oxfordmethodists.org.uk |
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North Oxford Association Community Centre Reviews Summertown (map) |
Ferry Centre Diamond Place Summertown OX2 7DP Tel: 01865 552295 www.northoxfordassociation.org.uk/ |
VERY active community centre in Summertown, just behind the main shopping street. Activities range from language and computing lessons to Bridge Club and babysitter training. Dress Code. Wheelchair friendly.
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O2 Academy Oxford Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) Capacity: 1350 in total, with approx. 1000 of that downstairs. |
190 Cowley Road Oxford OX4 1UE Tel: Box Office: 0844 477 2000 / Info: 0905 020 3999 (25p/min) www.oxford-academy.co.uk |
Oxford's biggest live music venue (bar Brookes Student Union) and part of the national touring indie bands circuit. Live music every night during university term from 7.30-10ish, followed by a selection of regular and specialist club nights. Main venue is downstairs, with a street-front bar which can be closed off to become another small venue; upstairs is a smaller venue and bar. Cocktails. Cloakroom. Wheelchair friendly. Late licence till 4.
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Full kit for playing through the in-house system; in-house engineers of varying quality; state-of-the-art lighting rigs. All new in autumn 2007. |
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The Old Black Horse Hotel Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) |
102 St Clements, Oxford OX4 1AR Tel: 01865 244691 Fax: 01865 242771 www.oldblackhorse.com info@oldblackhorse.com / oldblackhorse@googlemail.com |
Quiz night, Thursdays 8.00pm.  Dress Code. Wifi Access.
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Organic Deli Cafe Reviews Central (map) Entirely dedicated to ethical productsOrganic |
 24 Friars Entry Oxford OX1 2BY Tel: 01865 364853 www.oxfordorganic.co.uk info@oxfordorganic.co.uk |
Specialists in homemade, organic & gluten free produce. Speciality breads, mediterranean herb paninis, extensive range of organic, gluten & dairy free soups - all suitable for vegans. Homemade hot food (such as our tuna & boiled egg potato pie). Extensive breakfast options incl. pancakes & berries, various eggs & the full English (with veggie, vegan and gluten free options). Exciting salads & filled spuds. Full range of teapigs and organic storm teas. Fairtrade organic coffee, organic soft drnks. Gluten free crisps and snack bars. Dress Code. Wifi Access.
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The Oxford Blue Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) |
32 Marston Street Oxford OX4 1JU Tel: 01865 460215 www.theoxfordblue.com |
Under new management from Nov 2012. Exciting-looking food-to-wine matched paired dishes, organised seasonally and locally sourced. Live jazz nights and food and wine evenings. (Food pics on this page by Tony Brett, Apr 2012.) Wheelchair friendly. Wifi Access.
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Oxford Business Park Reviews Temple Cowley (map) |
Garsington Road Cowley Oxford OX4 2JZ Tel: Park Management & Marketing Office: 01865 749749 www.oxfordbusinesspark.com |
Oxford's main business park, 2 miles south east of the city centre. North and South zones are intersected by the Garsington Road. Home to the headquarters of Oxfam UK, Harley-Davidson Europe and others. Wheelchair friendly. Wifi Access.
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Oxford Playhouse Reviews Central (map) |
11-12 Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2LW Tel: 01865 305305 Fax: 01865 793748 www.oxfordplayhouse.com/ |
Oxford's serious receiving house also hosts musicians in concert, literary events and an annual Christmas panto. Has two theatre bars (one upstairs, one down) and full facilities for disabled people. Free tickets are available for under 26's for some performances. Apply in advance, for Tues or Wed evening or Sat matinee performances and selected shows at the BT. More details Edifying and entertaining lectures are often held before the play at 5pm on a Friday. Wheelchair friendly.
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Oxford Town Hall Reviews Central (map) Capacity: 642 |
St Aldate's Oxford OX1 1DP Tel: 01865 252195; Box office 01865 252351 tinyurl.com/67jx74s |
Grade II* building in the heart of the city. Regularly hosts classical concerts, popular music and variety shows. Holds an organ recital season between April - September. Refreshments or bar facilities can be provided upon request. Parking difficult but near multi-storey car park. Cloakroom. Wheelchair friendly.
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Upright piano, organ, performing licence. |
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Oxford Union Reviews Central (map) |
Frewin Court OX1 3JB Tel: 01865 241353 www.oxford-union.org events@oxford-union.org |
Wheelchair friendly.
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Peace House Reviews Central (map) |
19 Paradise Street Oxford OX1 1LD Tel: 01865 250781 / out of office hours: 07786 843705 www.for.org.uk |
"Stillness in the city: peace for busy folk". Open to all (any religion / no religion).
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Phoenix Bar Reviews Jericho (map) Capacity: 50 |
Phoenix Picturehouse 57 Walton Street Oxford OX2 6AE Tel: 0871 902 5736 (10p/min from landline) Fax: 01865 310 594 www.picturehouses.co.uk/site/cinemas/oxford/cafe-bar.htm phoenix@picturehouses.co.uk |
Lovely teeny bar upstairs at the cinema with good wine list, exotic beers, cocktails & cosy atmosphere. Sofas, plants, art exhibitions, live acoustic gigs. Cocktails. Sofas. Wheelchair friendly. Late licence till 12.
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Standard music sound system, upright piano, record player. |
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The Port Mahon Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) Capacity: 80 |
82 St Clements Oxford OX4 1AW Tel: 01865 790970 www.portmahon.co.uk/ Portmahonmusic@yahoo.co.uk |
Cosy split-level venue with 1st floor bar, ground floor sports bar and gigs in its upstairs room (hireable; has small bar). Back yard with covered smoking area and pool table; benches on street at front. Late licence till 1.
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Full PA (inc. monitors), 2 mics and stands, DI box, cables (2010). Room hire £50 |
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The Purple Turtle Reviews Central (map) |
Frewin Court (off Cornmarket Street) Oxford OX1 3JB Tel: 01865 247007 www.purpleturtlebar.com |
Part of the old Oxford Union cellars. The music is filtered throughout the series of caverns by the jukebox. There is a dance floor, table football and the walls can get sweaty. Cocktails. Occasional dress code.
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The Randolph Hotel Reviews Central (map) |
Beaumont Street Oxford OX1 2LN Tel: Reservations - 0870 400 8200, Restaurant - 01865 256410 Fax: 01865 792133 www.macdonaldhotels.co.uk/randolph sales.randolph@macdonald-hotels.co.uk |
Hotel parking, for residents only, must be pre-booked. £20 per 24 hours. Spa in the basement, featuring Thermal Suite: rock sauna, bio sauna, aroma steam therapy room, steam room, ice room, and hydrotherapy. Plus 4 treatment rooms. Wheelchair friendly. Wifi Access.
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Red Lion (Eynsham) Reviews West of the ring road (map) |
The Square Eynsham OX29 4HW Tel: 07976 619979 martin@martinallsop.com |
Under new management in winter 2011. New programme of live music including Friday open mic, Saturday live bands, Sunday jazz. Dress Code.
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Rusty Bicycle Reviews Cowley Road Area (map) Capacity: 70 |
28 Magdalen Road Oxford OX4 1RB Tel: 01865 435298 www.arkells.com/pubs_more2.php?id=609 |
Smallish pub with charm, refurbished & reinvented in 2009. Sandwiches served all day. The bicycle hanging up outside is disappointingly free of rust, but perhaps this is the landlord's declaration that he intends the pub to be around for a while. Sofas. Wheelchair friendly. Wifi Access.
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St John's Garden Quadrangle Auditorium Reviews Central (map) Capacity: 197 |
St John's College St Giles OX13JP Tel: 01865 277325 |
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St Michael at the Northgate, Oxford City Church Reviews Central (map) Capacity: 100 |
Cornmarket Street OX1 3EY Tel: 01865 240940 www.smng.org.uk |
11th century tower, 13th century church. Brilliant central location on Cornmarket; little nearby parking. Arguably Oxford's oldest building. Monday lunchtime concerts (see our Concerts listings section). Wheelchair friendly.
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The White House (formerly Folly Bridge Inn) Reviews Abingdon Road (map) |
38 Abingdon Road Oxford OX1 4PD Tel: 01865 790106 |
Welcoming family run pub with basic pub food at lunchtimes and 6-9. For all music events contact Guy, 07582 542568 or pontmusicconsultants@gmail.com. www.myspace.com/pontmusicconsultants. Other events can be arranged directly with the management. The Folly Bridge Inn Quiz Night has received some rave reviews - read them here Wheelchair friendly.
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PA available most nights and by prior arrangement. It's a 150W five input Peavey. Other equipment (bass amp, 4xPAC56 light rig, 120mW colour laser and odds and ends of band equipment) are available for hire. |
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Thirst Bar Reviews Central (map) Capacity: 200 |
7-8 Park End Street Oxford OX1 1HH Tel: 01865 242044 (5-9pm) www.thirstbar.com/oxford/index2_oxford.html oxford@thirstbar.com |
Large, lively cocktail bar with DJs. Surprisingly large & pleasant courtyard at rear. Stupid hours & happy hours daily (cocktail menu on website). Central to Oxford's 'west end' clubbing scene. Cocktails. Sofas. Wheelchair friendly. Late licence till 3.
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The Wheatsheaf Reviews Central (map) Capacity: 100 |
129 High Street Oxford OX1 4DF Tel: 01865 721156 |
Smallish venue with emphasis on local rock & indie bands and top quality jazz. Stand out nights include The Spin Jazz Club (Thu): one of the best live contemporary jazz nights in the country, the club won the PRS Foundation Award for new music in 2002 & 2003. Klub Kakofanney (first Fri of each month): a psychedelic box of treats hosted by local legends Redox. Cocktails. Late licence till 12.
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Monitors, mixing desk with good in-house engineer, stands, some leads, etc. |
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Wytham Village Hall Reviews |
Wytham nr Wolvercote wythambookings@yahoo.co.uk |
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