X Close
Opening Hours Today: 11:00 - 00:00
01865 242369
Gift vouchers
  • 40 Holywell St, 
  • Oxford, 
  • OX1 3SP
01865 242369
Opening Hours:
11:00 - 00:00
Food Service Times:
12:00 - 22:00
Open Today: 11:00 - 00:00
Welcome to the King’s Arms

Loved by Oxford scholars and tourists alike, renowned for fine cask ales, hearty homemade food and our resident ghost. Come down and join us this season to dine off our seasonal menu and enjoy your favourite tipple in Oxford’s best pub.

Perfect Sundays

Sunday in the pub is like a big old hearty hug. Roaring fires, spicy Bloody Marys making memories with friends and loved ones. Oh and not forgetting a bloody good roast.

Tempt your taste buds
Six Nations 2025

Where better to enjoy the epic Guinness Six Nations 2025 than here with us. Enjoy every kick, scrum and line-out of this year’s action. Book your table early to ensure you're ahead of the game.

Book your table

Oxford’s most loved local

The famous Kings Arms is the oldest pub in Oxford, built in 1607 and still standing in its original position. We’re quite possibly also the brainiest pub in Oxford too, known for having the highest IQ per square foot of anywhere in the world!

The Kings Arms is a favourite with the locals, offering everything from a pint of real ale to a spritz, three-course dinners in the pub to delicious Sunday roasts prepared by our chefs using only the best local, seasonal produce.

Savour the in-between with us…

Twixmas is a time for cosy catch-ups and hearty food. Whether you’re winding down after the Christmas rush or gearing up for your New Year’s Eve celebrations, we’ve got you covered with comforting dishes, roaring fires, and a selection of seasonal drinks to toast the in-between days.

Our Seasonal Menus
Upcoming Events

The Perfect Sunday

The most quintessential British meal, the Sunday lunch.

Gather your nearest and dearest to feast on a selection of meat or veggies roasts, get stuck into those crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside roast potatoes, covered in oodles of gravy and don’t forget those double yolked Yorkshire puddings.

Sundays are made for you to sit back, relax, and enjoy, what better way than at your favourite local.

Book for Sunday

Six Nations 2025

Rugby fans from far and wide will no doubt welcome the news that the Guinness Six Nations fixtures 2025 have been announced with France set to open against Wales on 31st of January. On the 1st of February, Italy travel to Murrayfield stadium to take on Scotland and reigning champions Ireland take on arch rivals England to see out the first weekend.

Where better to enjoy the epic Guinness Six Nations 2025 than here with us. Enjoy every kick, scrum and line-out of this year’s action. Book your table early to ensure you’re ahead of the game.

Book your space

Proper Pub Classics

Our menu is bursting with flavour and is packed with the very best seasonal and British ingredients. With a subtle twist of our own to ensure every dish is unique to us, we offer flavoursome British pies, fresh juicy steaks, beer battered fish & chips, homemade bar snacks including our world famous scotch egg!

Take a peek

Parties & Events

We love hosting events and celebrations, our Wadham Room offers the perfect space for you. Get in touch to see how we can make your next celebration extra special.

Let's check dates

Gift of the Pub

Nothing beats the gift of the pub. Treat your favourites with a trip to their favourite local.

Learn More

After Work Tipple

Whether it’s an all day meeting, event or networking session, our bar is the perfect place for an after-work tipple.

After work drinks