A so-called real ale pub, but they refuse to accept their beer is undrinkable even when three different people are telling them so. It's a shame because the beer is usually fine here, but showing such scant regard for customers makes me recommend you go to one of many nearby pubs where you will get better service and a better... More

Dirty & expensive. Standing room only in term time. Undergrads love it! More

The Turf is hidden away on Bath Place in the beautiful city of Oxford. You will have to look for it as it isn't easy to find, we stumbled across it having gone off the main streets to escape the crowds. The place itself serves local ales and tavern fare. There are numerous signs describing the history of the place... More

I have been to the turf many times and can easily say it is my favourite pub in the whole of Oxford city centre. The atmosphere is indescribable it is whatever you need it to be, great for groups of people or couples. I have never been dissapointed, the food is great my favourite thing on the menu is a... More

Contrary to what the previous reviewer said, there IS a sign pointing to this place but admittedly you would have to be looking for it as it is tucked away in a back alley. However, it is also marked on the Oxford map we had. Food was excellent (can recommend the board of vegetarian Indian starters as a main meal... More

You never just drop by the Turf. You are only specially taken there by someone who has been there, generally someone who lives in Oxford and knows where to go. There are no signs, and no way of knowing that if you sneak into the narrow alley just behind the "Bridge of Sighs" at Hertford College, and follow it to... More