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The City Arms

288 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UR, United Kingdom

The City Arms
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4.1
834 reviews
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PQVC+X2 Oxford, United Kingdom
+44 1865 725299
crafted-social.co.uk
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Jakub Roderick
Jakub Roderick309 days ago
Great Pub!!!
If you like sports this the pub for you. They show all the Premier league football, the Boxing, Cricket and much more.
They also have a great beer selection that changes frequently so their craft ales and ciders never become boring.
If you're in oxford you should definitely check it out!
Jane Hopkins
Jane Hopkins309 days ago
The staff were rude and sarcastic, while bringing our food out, caught the bar man putting hands into our food & eating our chips.
Had an argument to get our money back. I definitely wouldn't eat there again. However door man was really nice and went out of his way to make you feel comfortable.
Yolanda W
Yolanda W339 days ago
Decent student pub but nothing to write home about. Drinks were quite cheap, and they have most spirits. However, the food was a disappointment. Took ages to arrive and half of it was cold. Nice atmosphere but the music can be a bit overbearing at times and you have to shout across the table.
Courtney Callow
Courtney Callow1 year ago
Bottomless brunch is 25pp which is really good value for money. There was a big group of us and we were often asked it we wanted another refill of cocktails which is great. Good service over all, would come again.
Lorraine Jackson
Lorraine Jackson1 year ago
The students are back!!!
They bring noise, energy and laughter not to mention the hilarious effort they put into their themed outfits.
It's great to have them back.

The pub lays on entertainment and activities most nights of the week and I've noticed they've also refreshed the menu which offers something for all tastes and pallets.

Unfortunately the loyalty points scheme is now over but there are alternative options for the students.

The selection of guest beers and ales offer a fantastic choice to work through. You are also invited to try before you buy to ensure you're satisfied with your purchase. The Cocktails deals are very popular too.

The beer garden is cosy, well lit at night and is also screened off from the busy main road. Outdoor heating and a big screen TV adds to the home from home atmosphere.

The staff work extremely hard at serving and managing the heaving crowds throughout the week and often spend their days off mixing with the Punters, which is a testament to the fun and vibrant venue we all enjoy.
Chelsea Slattery hub can.
Chelsea Slattery hub can.1 year ago
Had a great time at city Arms this afternoon, out for a families birthday staff was very good and quick 14 on a bottomlessvruch can't be easy food came out hot and tasty. Would defo go again. Good choice in menu co.pared to other places.
Rocco Zizzamia
Rocco Zizzamia2 years ago
Not a bad place to watch the football, but you'd be doing yourself a favour to eat before coming. The burger was so dry and so tasteless, it felt deliberate. A burger so shamelessly barren has to be seen to be believed (see photos).
Ryan Dobson
Ryan Dobson2 years ago
Great food , quite poor service to start, gluten free isn't the same as vegan, amongst other things... Drink service improved.
Had a good time though.
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