Best pubs in Oxford › The Bear Inn
#14 of 18 best pubs in Oxford · Alfred Street · OX1 4EH
Best for a tiny pub in a building from 1606.
It's on 1 of the 6 Oxford pub lists we read, and Reddit recommends it 3 times. That makes it #14 on our best pubs in Oxford.
Live music · Outside seats · Food · Dogs welcome
“It’s recommended by punters as a place to relax after a summer walk and to cosy up and escape the cold during the winter months.”
The Telegraph's best pubs 2026 ↗
“You need to go to The Bear if you're after a mini pub…”
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A pub scores 2 for each list or award that names it and 1 for each Reddit recommendation, up to 4. How we rank.
Typical crowd by hour from Google's busy times. Darker means busier.