Dewdrop

You'll find the Dewdrop tucked into Summertown, that bit of North Oxford where the city finally feels residential and people actually know their neighbours. This is the kind of pub that doesn't need to try too hard: the regulars prop up the bar, there's actual conversation happening, and nobody's performing for Instagram. The food is straightforward and done well—think proper pub fare rather than anything trying to be clever—and they take their drinks seriously, rotating through decent ales and keeping the wine list honest. It's the pub you'd want on your local high street.