The Oxford Bar, Edinburgh - pub details
Address: 8 Young Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH2 4JB [map] [gmap]
Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 5621) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras
Edinburgh Waverley (0.6 miles), Edinburgh Haymarket (0.8 miles), Slateford (2.7 miles)
Pub suggested by Millay on 27 Nov 2003
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> Current user rating: 7.5/10 (rated by 40 users)
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user reviews of the Oxford Bar, Edinburgh
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| It's a simple little boozer with friendly chatty staff and customers; good beer and a mellow atmosphere. One of the best in town. mcroyal - 13 May 2012 10:30 |
| A respectful hush about the place when I went yesterday afternoon allowed quiet contemplation of my surroundings and appreciation of a good pint of Three Sisters. alecstewart - 17 Nov 2011 21:19 |
| As the Bar area was full (it doesn't take many!) we regretably moved into the side room just for a quick pint. We left 4 pints later - there's something about this place - the conversation flows and the beer (Ossian in this case) was excellent and you could stay all night! Brilliant! JBGatelad - 19 Sep 2011 18:47 |
| I'm going to break a promise here - as I left this pub after my first visit in 6 years, an old boy pleaded with me not to tell anyone about it; well, sorry old boy but this needs to be recommended to those who enjoy their pubs simple, cosy, friendly and serving cracking beers and whiskies. I can undertand why the locals want to keep it free of marauding tourists; if only on spatial grounds the Oxford would struggle to accommodate too many interlopers. But if you're a genuine appreciater of unspoilt bars and only come alone or a twosome, then do seek this out. Excellent cask ale, and plenty of malty action to keep you warm. The bar has much character and charm, apparently untouched by any inappropriate modernisation and preserved in a traditional style. If you're in a larger group and want a more contemporary experience, go to the Cambridge up the road. But for a more welcoming, quieter, intimate vibe this is the place. TWG - 17 Aug 2011 07:00 |
| Proper pub. Not for everyone though - a little basic. Great beer though and you meet genuine pub people in here. dry_riser_inlet - 10 Aug 2011 20:21 |
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