Duration
1 hour
Best Time
Morning
Price
€€
Walking
Minimal walking
About Queen's Lane Coffee House
Opened in 1654, claims to be Europe's oldest continuously operating coffee house. Located on the High Street with low ceilings and uneven floors preserving its 17th-century character. Coffee costs GBP 3-4, basic food GBP 8-12.
Insider Tips
The upstairs rooms have more character than the ground floor, with better preserved original features.
Getting There
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1 hour. Morning visits are typically less crowded.
Queen's Lane Coffee House is in the Central University & Bodleian neighborhood of Oxford. The address is 40 High St, Oxford OX1 4AP, UK. The area is well-served by metro.
Morning visits, especially early, mean fewer crowds and better light for photos. Weekdays are significantly quieter than weekends.
Comfortable shoes are recommended. Parts are outdoors, so bring a light layer.
Nearby in Central University & Bodleian
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