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The Head of the River, Oxford

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Whether you join us for an hour in the garden or for a night in one of our 19 beautiful bedrooms, we’
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Situated besides Oxford’s scenic River Isis, The Head of the River matches its food, drink and accommodation to the beauty of its surroundings. Whether you join us for an hour in the garden or for a night in one of our luxurious rooms, we’re confident you’ll hate to say goodbye.

29/10/2026

Tonight we’ve had a spooky evening at our Little House of Horrors Murder Mystery dining experience 👻 🔪 🎃 we hope everyone who attended is suitably in the mood for Halloween now!

If you missed out this time, keep your eyes peeled as we do these periodically throughout the year!

26/10/2026

❓ Last week we had a full bar for our Monday night pub quiz.
Will it be the same this week? 📝
You can snag any remaining spaces via https://www.headoftheriveroxford.co.uk/whats-on/pub-quiz-head-river , the more the merrier! ❓

23/10/2026

The Head of the River: where Christmas gathers in Oxford!

Whether you’re looking for somewhere for drinks 🍾 , the work ‘do’ ✨ or somewhere to spend the big day itself 🎄 we’ve got you covered!
Head to the link in our bio for menus and to book! See you there!

20/10/2026

What’s ‘outstanding’ is that we are showing ALL of the action from the upcoming November Nations Championship 🏉
Head to our website, link in our bio, to book now and be sure to select ‘Autumn Nations’ as the booking type to secure a view of the screen!
Friday 6th November:
Ireland 🇮🇪 vs 🇦🇷 Argentina, 20:10

Saturday 7th November:
Italy 🇮🇹 vs 🇿🇦 South Africa, 11:40
Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 vs 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 14:10
Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 vs 🇯🇵 Japan, 16:40
France 🇫🇷 vs 🇫🇯 Fiji, 20:10

Sunday 8th November:
England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 vs 🇦🇺 Australia, 15:10

18/10/2026

Eating this delicious roast dinner really was as easy as that 🫰🏽and the best part? No washing up! 🙏🏽
Head to https://www.headoftheriveroxford.co.uk/food/menus to view our menu and book one of the last spots for a roast today, why not get in early and secure your spot for NEXT Sunday too?

15/10/2026

Here’s the devilishly delicious menu for our Murder Mystery dining experience on Thursday 29th October 🎃 👻
Not got your ticket yet? 😱 Don’t delay! Head to the link in our bio to book and secure your seat now! 🕷️

15/10/2026

On Tuesday night our staff got together to explore our new Autumn-Winter menu that is NOW LIVE! The kitchen team worked tirelessly to prepare all the dishes and the front of house team got to learn the menu by sampling the goods!

Be sure to book now via the link in our bio to come and sample it for yourself. There’s some really hearty, warming dishes and some great sharers - perfect for cosy season! 🍂

12/10/2026

As the nights are drawing in, why not find something cozy to do? Our weekly Pub Quiz is perfect and it’s STARTING TONIGHT!
🗓️ Every Monday
❓ Different rounds
🥈 bottle of fizz 🍾
🥇 £40 bar tab
💰 Chance to win the cash pot which rolls over if not won!

08/10/2026

That’s right! You asked, we delivered! Our weekly pub quiz is BACK! Multiple prizes🏅 and weekly cash jackpot 💰
🗓️ Monday
🕖 7pm
👥 Maximum of 6 in a team
🤑 £1pp

06/10/2026

Moving into autumn is not an excuse for boring drinks! Summer Spritz might be on its way out but Autumn Tipples are IN! 🍁

Here you can see (L-R) Maple Old Fashioned, Ginger Mule and Apple Strudel! Which sounds like your favourite?

12/07/2026

With the summer holidays just around the corner, now's the time to start planning your staycation.

Whether you're craving a city break or a countryside escape, you'll find the perfect place to unwind.

Find your perfect stay - https://fulle.rs/hotels

29/06/2026

Game, set… pub? 🎾🍓🍻
Wimbledon Championships start today, and we’ll be serving up the best summer sport vibes in the sunshine.

27/06/2026

Despite Tuesday's performance, confidence seems high for England to win it all! Join us tonight as Tuchel’s men take on Panama.
Does England have your vote?

Head to the link in our bio to find your local for the game tonight.

23/06/2026

Tonight's plans? Sorted.

The World Cup group stages continue as England take on Ghana at 9pm. Head to your local Fuller's a little early, enjoy dinner and a pint, then settle in for all the action.

Find your local: https://fulle.rs/3PSUrGo

21/06/2026

However Father’s Day looks for you, there’s always a seat at the pub.
Come by for a roast and a pint.

19/06/2026

There’s MUCH more going on in our pubs than you might think.
Live music. Quiz nights. Theatre in the garden. Big sporting moments and family-friendly garden parties all at your local.
See what’s coming up near you. Link in bio.

18/06/2026

Folc’s Pinot Noir Rosé, produced and bottled in England, is the perfect accompaniment for the English summer… best enjoyed in your nearest Fuller’s garden. As part of our English W**e Month celebrations, you can buy a small glass of any English W**e for £7.50 throughout June.

Plus, working with brands such as .folc – who have developed more lightweight packaging while working hard to promote soil health and biodiversity as part of their w**emaking philosophy – means we can offer you delicious w**e that has less impact on the planet.

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17/06/2026

Is it coming home? ⚽🍻
England v Croatia on the big screen, tonight at 9pm.
England’s World Cup starts here.
Join us at the pub for the first game.

16/06/2026

Avoid food envy.
Order yourself the steak and chips. Pairs perfectly with a glass of red. 🍷

15/06/2026

“Fancy a pint?”
Three of the best words in the English language.

Address

Folly Bridge, Street Aldates
Oxford
OX14LB

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 11pm
Tuesday	7am - 11pm
Wednesday	7am - 11pm
Thursday	7am - 11pm
Friday	7am - 11pm
Saturday	8am - 11pm
Sunday	8am - 10pm

Telephone

+441865721600

Website

https://www.headoftheriveroxford.co.uk/

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