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  • 40 Holywell St, 
  • Oxford, 
  • OX1 3SP
01865 242369
Opening Hours:
9:00 - 00:00
Food Service Times:
9:00 - 22:00
Open Today: 9:00 - 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.

Christmas Parties in Oxford

So gather the gang, book your spot, and let’s do Christmas the Kings Arms way - full plates, full pints, and festive cheer by the barrel-load.

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Food & Drink

Tuck into the good stuff - seasonal dishes and proper British classics (with a few surprises along the way). Whether it’s a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a pub dinner that hits the spot, we’ve got you covered.

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Perfect Sundays

Sunday in the pub is like a big old hearty hug. Spicy Bloody Marys making memories with friends and loved ones. Oh and not forgetting a damn good roast.

Tempt your taste buds

Oxford’s most loved local

Welcome to the famous King’s Arms – Oxford’s oldest pub, built back in 1607 and still standing proud in our original spot. We’ve seen a fair bit of history in our time, and we’re rumoured to be the brainiest pub in the city too (they once said we had the highest IQ per square foot in the world… clever stuff, eh?).

These days we’re still a firm favourite with locals and visitors alike. Whether you’re after a proper pint of real ale, a winter-warming tipple, or one of our hearty Sunday roasts with all the trimmings, we’ve got you covered – always using the best of British seasonal ingredients.

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Upcoming Events

Christmas Celebrations

Whether it’s a proper pub knees-up with pals, a round of pints in your best Christmas jumper, or sitting down to one of our three-course festive feasts, we’ve got all the goods to make it a December to remember.

Planning something a bit bigger? Our Wadham Room is made for parties – the perfect private hideaway for you and your crew to eat, drink and be properly merry.

So gather the gang, book your spot, and let’s do Christmas the King’s Arms way – full plates, full pints, and festive cheer by the barrel-load.

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Proper Pub Brekkie

We’re firing up the kitchen from 9am, serving a our hearty breakfast menu Monday to Saturday, 9am until 12pm. Whether you’re up with the sun or rolling in for a lazy brunch, we’ve got you covered.

Tuck into a proper full English, or grab a smoked bacon, lettuce & tomato brioche bun, an absolute crowd-pleaser! Pair it with a fresh coffee (or maybe something stronger), and you’re all set, no better way to start the day.

Rise & Dine

Parties & Events

From college catch-ups and office parties to family celebrations, we love hosting a good get-together. Our Wadham Room is just the place for it – get in touch and we’ll help make your next celebration extra special.

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British Pub Classics

Beautifully crispy and light cider batter (which just so happens to be gluten free) coats our fresh fish to golden perfection. Served with marrowfat mushy peas, chunky tartare sauce, and a punchy chip shop-style curry sauce, plus triple-cooked chips and a chunk of grilled lemon for that final flourish.

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Iconic Pints

You’ll always find a stellar line-up on the bar, from our much-loved Young’s Original and Young’s Special, to local legends from Oxford Brewery and Chadlington. We like to keep things local… and keep the pints flowing.

Pub Drinks