The Head of the River

We are delighted to announce that tables in our garden will now be open from 12 April 2021 and can be booked in advance through our website. It’s been a long time coming and we can’t wait to see you.

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Address

Folly Bridge, St. Aldates Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4LB United Kingdom

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Cocktails
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Comments / 44


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sunny thames pimms outdoor seating good for groups fish cakes beer wifi casual spacious Yorkshire puddings great value tours pubs trendy river gin crowded chips Sunday roasts
BeYna Caballero

Nice when it's sunny !! ????The sunday roast it's very tasty with a huge Yorkshire pudding #yummy ????

Jonathan Davis

Always a great vibe on the patio outside with friends. Above average pub food and some guest ales on rotation.

Antonis K.

Great pub , by the river . They accept walk-in but in general it is busy. Haven't tried the food, but the prices of the drinks are fair , if you consider that Oxford is really expensive(around £7/pint).

Sylvia Carmen

Lovely pub by the river , just 5 minutes walk to the city centre and has a nice selection of local as well as premium Cornish Ales

Ivanina Stoyanova

I'm not a fan of burgers , but that was the most delicious burger I've ever had!

J L

Terrific pub by the Thames to sit and enjoy a pint or a half pint while making the Oxford tour .

Martin Marmorstein

Lovely pub on the bank of the Thames . A definite must on a sunny day.

Naveed Latif

Probably the best in Oxford or perhaps any pub by the river side.

Gökçe Sucu

I love drinking blush here!

Noosh SB

View and outdoor spaces is beautiful. However, very basic food, the “Famous bread and butter” was an absolute disappointment, store bought Demi baguette and butter. Staff are rude and non-helpful.

Kimberley Green

Fantastic pub in the summer, gets very busy but its clear why, would definitely recommend.

Josh Barrow

Quite expensive but it has got a great feel, lovely vibe and good drinks and chips

Lisa Talia Moretti

Free wi-fi which is great. And the food is awesome. Try the salmon and haddock fish cakes .

Kostas Fronimos

Good selection of beers . Nice food too. Usually has a huge queue....

Giorgia Miglia

Fantastic location. Great value for the fish mix for two!

Eduardo Rech

Good beers and very nice outside space !

Jonathan Bradley

Lovely fish cakes and smart rooms. Very pleasant staff too.

Javeed Ibrahim

Fish and chips is yummm!

Anjjam

Just sitting outside with a pitcher of Pimms in the Summer sunshine.

Alison Byrne Fields

TS Eliot room is great, looks down on river/bridge.

Armin Brunner

Amazing place to stay over! Great rooms and really lovely people!

Alison Byrne Fields

Wi-fi is free and works on patio

Charlotte Cooke

Go when it’s sunny !!

Celal

Good beers and service!

Annie Hicks

Great spot for a pint in the sun!

Caitlin Clements

Mentioned in the book “The Royal We”!

Matt Beattie

Get a jug of Pimms ... Forget sharing it, the queues are massive!

Imre Fülöp

They don't have cider on tap any more. I still like the garden dough .

Susan Dias

Great deck on river for a nice day!

Veireman Kris

Nice soupe

JUSTIN SCROGGIE

If you book a twin room, be warned - you get a bed and a sofa bed...

Esra

The world’s Best gins

P J

Fun place.sit outside...

mini mouse

order a glass of Chardonnay and listen to the ducks by the river

Jon Pressman

Good food but expensive .

Dan Pell

Fab location

Ian Williams

Great pub for a pint & a punt on a Sunny day

Rishon Marshall

Great wifi

Harriet B

A bit naff.

Brandon Trew

Try the honeydew !

Blue Ray

Too expensive

Afonso T.

Sítio encantador na margem do Tamisa! Espaço agradável para beber um copo com os amigos em ambiente tipicamente inglês! A não perder!

Ayanon

オシャレな川のそば のパブ

Attila Kracsik

Pihenő????????????

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