Places to eat around the University
Ashmolean Museum
The Ashmolean Museum houses the University’s extensive collections of art and antiquities, ranging back over four millennia. The basement café offers light lunches, snacks and drinks, while the Rooftop Restaurant is open for lunch, dinner, cocktails and afternoon tea, with regular jazz nights.
- Location: Beaumont Street
- Contact: 01865 278000
- Opening times:
Café Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 - 16:30, closed Mondays
Rooftop Restaurant Tuesday - Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30, Thursday - Saturday 10:00 - 22:00, Sunday 10:00 - 16:30, closed Mondays
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
The University Museum of Natural History is the largest natural history museum outside London. Its café offers hot drinks, snacks and sandwiches on the mezzanine overlooking the main exhibition hall.
- Location: Parks Road
- Contact: 01865 272950
- Opening times: 10:00 - 17:00 daily
Weston Library
The Bodleian Libraries' Weston Library houses regular free public exhibitions, and its café offers hot drinks, snacks and sandwiches in the setting of Blackwell Hall.
- Location: Broad Street
- Contact: 01865 287400
- Opening times: Opens 08:30 on weekdays, 09:00 on Saturdays, 11:00 on Sundays. Closes at 17:00 every day.
University Parks
The University Parks consist of around 70 acres of beautiful parkland, bordering on the River Cherwell, including sports areas, a duck pond and a large collection of plants and trees in landscaped surroundings. In the summer, you can visit a refreshment stand run by local sandwich shop Jimbob's Baguettes, selling snacks and drinks.
- Location: Parks Road
- Contact: 01865 282040
- Opening times: Varies according to season
University Church of St Mary the Virgin
The University Church has a long and varied history and offers excellent panoramic views of the city. The Vaults Cafe serves organic food, coffee and snacks.
- Location: High Street/Radcliffe Square
- Contact: 01865 279111
- Opening times: 09.30 - 18.00
