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Serving Oxford since 1242, we know what’s important: Roaring fires, delicious food and great beer.
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Serving Oxford since 1242, we at The Bear Inn know what’s important: delicious food, a fantastic selection of real ales, and a warm welcome to locals and tourists alike. Seating just two dozen inside - but many more in our heated garden - we’re a small but mighty institution.

30/10/2026

🎃 Halloween is coming to The Bear, Oxford 👻

Step into spooky season with cosy pub vibes, glowing pumpkins, great drinks and a warm welcome all round. Whether you’re after a relaxed autumn pint or a Halloween night out, The Bear is the place to be. 🍂🍺

Come and celebrate with us at The Bear.
📍 Oxford

19/10/2026

🏉🍂 AUTUMN NATIONS AT THE BEAR! 🍂🏉

International rugby is back, and there's no better place to catch the action than at The Bear Inn, Oxford! 🍻

Join us for the Autumn Nations Series as some of the biggest teams in world rugby go head-to-head!

📺 Every match shown LIVE!
🍺 Great pints
🍔 Delicious pub food
🏉 Unbeatable rugby atmosphere!

Whether you're cheering on England, backing your home nation or just here for the rugby, grab your mates and settle in for some cracking matches!

📍 The Bear Inn, Oxford

Book your table now and don't miss a minute of the action!

19/10/2026

🧠🍻 QUIZ NIGHT AT THE BEAR! 🍻🧠

Think you've got what it takes to be crowned our quiz champions? Gather your smartest (or funniest) mates and put your knowledge to the test!

📅 Every other Thursday, starting 22nd October
🕗 20:00 – 22:00
👥 Teams of 1–6 people
💷 £2 entry per person
🏆 £50 voucher for the winning team!

Expect tricky questions, a bit of friendly competition and plenty of laughs over a pint! 🍺

📍 The Bear Inn, Oxford

Get your team together and book your table now!

19/10/2026

🍂 A Taste of Autumn at The Bear Inn! 🍂

Our Autumn Set Menu is here, bringing you delicious seasonal dishes at fantastic prices!

🍽️ 2 Courses – £18.50
🍽️ 3 Courses – £23.50

From our delicious Ham Hock Terrine to warming autumn favourites, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

📅 Monday – Friday
🕛 12:00 – 15:00

Whether you're popping in for a quick lunch or a leisurely afternoon meal, we've got you covered!

📍 The Bear Inn, Oxford

11/09/2026

September sport is sorted at The Bear 🏉⚽🍻

We’re showing all the live rugby and football action this month, from big Premiership Rugby fixtures to League Cup nights and England internationals.

So whether you’re here for the tackles or the goals, grab a pint, book your table and watch it all with us at The Bear Inn Oxford.

📍 6 Alfred Street, Oxford
📞 Book your table now

24/08/2026

BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE BEAR 🍏🎶

We’ve got a full weekend of live music, good drinks and plenty of Bank Holiday atmosphere lined up!

🎤 Friday — Klaara from 8pm
🎸 Saturday — live music from 12:30pm with Dan Raule, Rick Venn & The Surf Cats, Hannah Peel, Noisy Neighbours & Tin Can
🎷 Sunday — Jazz from 1pm
🎶 Monday — Maria at 12:30pm & Al Jenkins at 2:30pm

Plus, our C***r Bar will be open in the garden throughout the weekend 🍎🍺

Get your mates together and spend the Bank Holiday with us at The Bear, Oxford 🐻

18/08/2026

05/08/2026

🍎 C***r Festival at The Bear! 🍎

Join us this August Bank Holiday weekend for three days of great c***r, live music and good times.

📅 28th–30th August
🎶 Live music all weekend
🍺 A brilliant selection of c***rs to try

Grab your mates and spend the Bank Holiday with us at The Bear Inn, Oxford.

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05/08/2026

Cocktail Night is coming to The Bear Inn 🍸

Join us every other Thursday for great drinks, good vibes and all your cocktail favourites, freshly made by our team.

Gather your mates, grab a table and make a night of it!

📍 The Bear Inn, Oxford
📅 Every other Thursday

Address

6 Alfred Street
Oxford
OX14EH

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 11pm
Tuesday	11am - 11pm
Wednesday	11am - 11pm
Thursday	11am - 11pm
Friday	11am - 12am
Saturday	11am - 12am
Sunday	11:30am - 10:30pm

Website

http://bearoxford.co.uk/

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