Duration
1h 30m
Best Time
Evening
Price
€€
Minimum Age
18+
About Turf Tavern
One of Oxford's oldest pubs hidden down Bath Place, a narrow alley off Holywell Street. Bill Clinton famously drank here as a Rhodes Scholar in 1969. Low ceilings, three small rooms, and an outdoor courtyard make this a warren of spaces tucked against the old city wall.
Insider Tips
Access via the narrow passage beside the Bridge of Sighs on New College Lane or through St Helen's Passage from Holywell Street.
Practical Details
Getting There
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1h 30m. Evening visits offer a different atmosphere with softer light.
Turf Tavern is in the Central University & Bodleian neighborhood of Oxford. The address is 4 Bath Pl, Oxford OX1 3SU, UK. The area is well-served by metro.
Evening visits offer a unique atmosphere. The light is softer, crowds thin out, and the experience feels more intimate.
Nearby in Central University & Bodleian
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