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The Head of the River

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    J L.
    "Terrific pub by the Thames"(2 Tips)
    Anjjam
    "Just sitting outside with a pitcher of Pimms in the Summer sunshine."(2 Tips)
    Jonathan B.
    "Lovely fish cakes and smart rooms."(2 Tips)
    Jonathan D.
    "Always a great vibe on the patio outside with friends."(3 Tips)
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  • BeYna C.heart icon on user image
    BeYna CaballeroJune 1, 2015
    Nice when it's sunny!! 😎The sunday roast it's very tasty with a huge Yorkshire pudding #yummy 😋
  • Sylvia C.
    Sylvia CarmenApril 30, 2014
    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
  • Jonathan D.heart icon on user image
    Jonathan DavisAugust 3, 2015
    Always a great vibe on the patio outside with friends. Above average pub food and some guest ales on rotation.
  • Martin M.heart icon on user image
    Martin MarmorsteinMay 13, 2018
    Lovely pub on the bank of the Thames. A definite must on a sunny day.
  • Ivanina S.heart icon on user image
    Ivanina StoyanovaApril 16, 2014
    I'm not a fan of burgers, but that was the most delicious burger I've ever had!
  • Naveed L.
    Naveed LatifSeptember 28, 2013
    Probably the best in Oxford or perhaps any pub by the river side.
  • J L.heart icon on user image
    J LSeptember 29, 2014
    Terrific pub by the Thames to sit and enjoy a pint or a half pint while making the Oxford tour.
  • Kimberley G.
    Kimberley GreenOctober 23, 2014
    Fantastic pub in the summer, gets very busy but its clear why, would definitely recommend.
  • Gökçe S.heart icon on user image
    Gökçe SucuAugust 25, 2021
    I love drinking blush here!
  • Josh B.heart icon on user image
    Josh BarrowMay 21, 2015
    Quite expensive but it has got a great feel, lovely vibe and good drinks and chips
  • Lisa Talia M.
    Lisa Talia MorettiApril 6, 2012
    Free wi-fi which is great. And the food is awesome. Try the salmon and haddock fish cakes.
  • Kostas F.heart icon on user image
    Kostas FronimosAugust 7, 2014
    Good selection of beers. Nice food too. Usually has a huge queue....
  • Giorgia M.
    Giorgia MigliaSeptember 1, 2013
    Fantastic location. Great value for the fish mix for two!
  • Jonathan B.
    Jonathan BradleyFebruary 22, 2013
    Lovely fish cakes and smart rooms. Very pleasant staff too.
  • Anjjamheart icon on user image
    AnjjamSeptember 13, 2015
    Just sitting outside with a pitcher of Pimms in the Summer sunshine.
  • Eduardo R.heart icon on user image
    Eduardo RechJuly 24, 2015
    Good beers and very nice outside space!
  • JUSTIN S.
    JUSTIN SCROGGIEAugust 6, 2012
    If you book a twin room, be warned - you get a bed and a sofa bed...
  • Annie H.heart icon on user image
    Annie HicksOctober 16, 2017
    Great spot for a pint in the sun!
  • Imre F.heart icon on user image
    Imre FülöpJune 8, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    They don't have cider on tap any more. I still like the garden dough.
  • Javeed I.heart icon on user image
    Javeed IbrahimAugust 24, 2015
    Fish and chips is yummm!
  • Armin B.
    Armin BrunnerFebruary 11, 2012
    Amazing place to stay over! Great rooms and really lovely people!
  • Alison B.heart icon on user image
    Wi-fi is free and works on patio
  • Caitlin C.
    Caitlin ClementsMay 30, 2018
    Mentioned in the book “The Royal We”!
  • Charlotte C.heart icon on user image
    Charlotte CookeAugust 21, 2019
    Go when it’s sunny!!
  • Alison B.heart icon on user image
    TS Eliot room is great, looks down on river/bridge.
  • Matt B.
    Matt BeattieMay 26, 2012
    Get a jug of Pimms... Forget sharing it, the queues are massive!
  • Susan D.
    Susan DiasMay 31, 2013
    Great deck on river for a nice day!
  • Celalheart icon on user image
    CelalOctober 1, 2015
    Good beers and service!
  • Veireman K.
    Veireman KrisAugust 12, 2014
    Nice soupe
  • mini m.
    mini mouseOctober 23, 2010
    order a glass of Chardonnay and listen to the ducks by the river
  • P J.
    P JJune 21, 2013
    Fun place.sit outside...
  • Esraheart icon on user image
    EsraFebruary 27, 2018
    The world’s Best gins
  • Ian W.
    Ian WilliamsOctober 6, 2010
    Great pub for a pint & a punt on a Sunny day
  • Dan P.heart icon on user image
    Dan PellAugust 25, 2014
    Fab location
  • Jon P.heart icon on user image
    Jon PressmanDecember 27, 2016
    Good food but expensive.
  • Rishon M.
    Rishon MarshallApril 19, 2013
    Great wifi
  • Harriet B.
    Harriet BMay 4, 2014
    A bit naff.
  • Brandon T.
    Brandon TrewJune 5, 2010
    Try the honeydew!
  • Blue R.heart icon on user image
    Blue RayJune 24, 2017
    Too expensive
  • Afonso T.heart icon on user image
    Afonso T.July 27, 2014
    Sítio encantador na margem do Tamisa! Espaço agradável para beber um copo com os amigos em ambiente tipicamente inglês! A não perder!
  • Ayanon
    AyanonAugust 5, 2013
    オシャレな川のそばパブ
  • Attila K.
    Attila KracsikJanuary 21, 2015
    Pihenő🙈🙉🙊
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