Lauren Corona

Oxford might be known for its dreaming spires and winding Medieval backstreets but its food isn’t all traditional English fare. A multicultural city, it boasts a range of global cuisines, alongside typical British pub food and modern European dining. There are more than enough mouth-watering food options to make you wish you could extend your trip – here are the best restaurants in Oxford right now, including high-end tapas, Caribbean food, riverside dining and a whole lot more.  🚂 Discover the best day trips from London This guide was last updated by Lauren Corona, a writer based in Oxford. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

Whether you’ve been to Oxford or not, you know of its reputation. Oxford has history, food, humour – and it’s got some of the most beautiful colleges, museums and pubs on the planet. I’ve been here for 30ish years, got married and had children here, and think that it could be the greatest city on Earth (I lived in Cambridge briefly and yes, I'm going to say it: Oxford is better.) Even on one September day you can do more than you could in a week elsewhere. Whether you’re here for 24 hours or 24 days, here’s how to make the most of this unique city. 🍴 Hungry? Here are our favourite restaurants in Oxford How should I spend a day in Oxford? There are as many potential days out in Oxford as there are stars in the known universe but it’s hard to think of a better way to spend your time than having tea and cake at The Grand Café; meandering around the shops of the Covered Market; taking a punt down the river; eating at Gee’s; then having a drink at The King’s Arms, where countless illustrious thinkers have put the world to rights over the years. 🚆 The best day trips from London✈️ The best weekend breaks from London Ralph Jones is a writer based in Oxford. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. This guide includes affiliate links, which have no influence on our editorial content. For more information, see our affiliate guidelines.