The Ultimate and Boozy Oxford Pub Crawl Route: Jericho to City Centre

We’ve covered our pick of the best pubs in Oxford, and here we detail our favourite Oxford pub crawl from Jericho to the city centre, perfect for a night of carousing.

Oxford is home to approximately 100 pubs found on the historic cobbled back streets and high street, offering great food, a fine selection of real ale, live music and plenty of merriment to be had. And when pubbing it, bar hopping can be the ideal way to visit as many as you can.

This route will take around 30 minutes to walk in total, but no more than 10 minutes between each. Of course it will take a fair bit longer considering you stop at each of these great drinking spots.

Depending on tolerance to alcohol, it is suggested you go for half a pint or mixer drink in each, or even a non-alcoholic choice. Increased oxygen from the fresh air will increase circulation and blood flow to the brain, making you drunk quicker.

Another quick word of warning, alcohol opens up the blood vessels just below your skin to allow more blood, and heat flowing into them. So the beer jacket is not enough in cold weather.

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1. The Victoria- 90 Walton Street, OX2 6EB

First up is a Jericho pub with a terrific atmosphere, delicious food, and a wide selection of drinks. The team members are welcoming, and the service is reportedly excellent. Your afternoon, evening, or night crawl will get off to a great start if you begin here.

Opening Hours:

Monday- 16:00 – 00:00
Tuesday- 16:00 – 00:00
Wednesday- 16:00 – 00:00
Thursday- 16:00 – 00:00
Friday- 12:00 – 00:00
Saturday- 12:00 – 00:00
Sunday- 12:00 – 00:00

2. The Rickety Press- 67 Cranham Street, OX2 6DE

Craft beers, delicious burgers, £6 cocktails on Thursdays, and £6 pizzas during the week are just some of the things that this little gem in Jericho offers. It has an outside seating area, so while on your crawl, you may sit outside and soak up the sun. The pub has a unique and cool rustic vibe that will undoubtedly spice up the evening.

Opening Hours:

Monday- 12:00 – 22:00
Tuesday- 12:00 – 22:00
Wednesday- 12:00 – 22:00
Thursday- 12:00 – 23:00
Friday- 12:00 – 23:00
Saturday- 12:00 – 23:00
Sunday- 12:00 – 22:00

3. The Jericho Tavern- 56 Walton Street, OX2 6AE

Given that it organises entertaining events and live music, The Jericho Tavern can be considered both a music venue and a pub. If you want a snack to fill your stomach, the food supplied is fresh and of good quality. Choose from fruity cocktails, traditional ales, and craft beers when ordering a drink. It’s another great pub on the list.

Opening Hours:

Monday- 12:00 – 23:00
Tuesday- 12:00 – 23:00
Wednesday- 12:00 – 23:00
Thursday- 12:00 – 23:00
Friday- 12:00 – 00:00
Saturday- 12:00 – 00:00
Sunday- 12:00 – 23:00

4. Jude the Obscure- 54 Walton Street, OX2 6AE

This one is right next to The Jericho Tavern, which is ideal if you’re beginning to feel the alcohol from your attempt at the best Oxford Pub Crawl. Monday through Thursday, this pub offers a 2 for 1 happy hour deal that might persuade you to stay longer and order more than the standard one drink while out on a pub/bar crawl.

Opening Hours:

Monday- 11:00 – 23:00
Tuesday- 11:00 – 23:00
Wednesday- 11:00 – 23:00
Thursday- 11:00 – 00:00
Friday- 11:00 – 00:00
Saturday- 11:00 – 00:00
Sunday- 11:00 – 23:00

5. The Duke of Cambridge- 5-6 Little Clarendon Street, OX1 2HP

The Duke of Cambridge bar has been serving a great mix of drinks since 1981. It has a lively atmosphere near the weekend, so if you’re planning this pub crawl on a Friday or a Saturday, expect big groups of people and loud chatter. During the week, this bar has more of a relaxed ambiance. Happy hour runs from 5pm to 9pm Tuesday to Thursday and from 4pm to 7:30pm on Fridays and Saturdays, allowing you to get a great deal on some classic cocktails.

Opening Hours:

Monday- CLOSED
Tuesday- 17:00 – 00:00
Wednesday- 17:00 – 00:00
Thursday- 17:00 – 01:00
Friday- 16:00 – 01:00
Saturday- 16:00 – 01:00
Sunday- CLOSED

6. The Red Lion- 14 Gloucester Green, OX1 2BN

A stylish pub, bar, and restaurant that serves good food and a great variety of beverages. They have a 2 for £12 deal on cocktails and spritz all day, Monday through Thursday. If you don’t fancy a cocktail, they also offer a great selection of beers, wines, spirits, and ciders. The Red Lion has a beer garden, where you may enjoy some sunshine before moving onto the next location.

Opening Hours:

Monday- 11:00 – 23:00
Tuesday- 11:00 – 23:00
Wednesday- 11:00 – 23:00
Thursday- 11:00 – 23:00
Friday- 11:00 – 00:00
Saturday- 11:00 – 00:00
Sunday- 11:00 – 23:00

7. The Four Candles- 51-53 George Street, OX1 2BE

A Wetherspoon pub with two floors and a friendly atmosphere. The Four Candles is included in this list due to its low prices and great deals on shots, beers, and ciders. This pub is perfect for quickly nipping in, grabbing a cheap drink, having a short conversation, and then heading off to the next pub or bar.

Opening Hours:

Monday- 08:00 – 00:00
Tuesday- 08:00 – 00:00
Wednesday- 08:00 – 00:00
Thursday- 08:00 – 01:00
Friday- 08:00 – 01:00
Saturday- 08:00 – 01:00
Sunday- 08:00 – 00:00

8. The Lighthouse- 1 Park End Street, OX1 1HH

In addition to some of your favourite ales, craft beers, and fine wines, The Lighthouse is a cocktail bar that serves both unique and classic cocktails. If, after visiting the other seven pubs and bars, you’re beginning to feel a little bit peckish, this bar serves some lovely tapas dishes that are perfect as a little snack. The atmosphere here will put you in a pleasant mood due to its relaxed feel and cool vibe.

Opening Hours:

Monday- 15:00 – 23:00
Tuesday- 15:00 – 23:00
Wednesday- 15:00 – 23:00
Thursday- 15:00 – 23:00
Friday- 12:00 – 00:00
Saturday- 12:00 – 00:00
Sunday- 12:00 – 22:00

9. Slug & Lettuce- 1 Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY

The ideal bar for raising spirits and boosting energy. You’ll want to have a little boogie due to the energised environment and great music. To satisfy everyone’s tastes, Slug & Lettuce offers a wide selection of cocktails, beers, wines, and spirits. This is undoubtedly a stop to look forward to.

Opening Hours:

Monday- 12:00- 23:00
Tuesday- 12:00- 23:00
Wednesday- 12:00- 23:00
Thursday- 12:00- 23:00
Friday- 12:00 – 02:00
Saturday- 10:00 – 02:00
Sunday- 10:00 – 23:00

10. The Swan & Castle- Castle Street, OX1 1AY

The other Wetherspoon pub in Oxford has to be the final destination on this pub/bar crawl. The Swan & Castle is in the centre of the city, giving you access to taxi cabs and buses once you’ve finished up the last drink. This one may get busy on the weekends, which only encourages you to spark up some impromptu chats and make some friends. The outside area here is perfect for the end of the evening, allowing you to relax and get some fresh air- you might need it!

Opening Hours:

Monday- 08:00 – 00:00
Tuesday- 08:00 – 00:00
Wednesday- 08:00 – 00:00
Thursday- 08:00 – 01:00
Friday- 08:00 – 01:00
Saturday- 08:00 – 01:00
Sunday- 08:00 – 00:00

So there you go, that’s our pick for the best Oxford Pub Crawl from Jericho to the City Centre. There are some great pubs missing, including the Turf Tavern, Bear Inn, Royal Oak, Gardeners Arms, the Harcourt Arms, the Good Hope, Magdalen Arms and the Eagle and Child to name but a few.