Joe's Bar & Grill

Head up Banbury Road into Summertown and you'll find Joe's doing what it does best—turning out solid, unfussy food without any pretence. This is the kind of place where you can show up in jeans and feel completely at home, whether you're tucking into a steak that's actually been given some thought or just after a decent burger and a cold drink. The bar's got enough going on to keep you interested, and the buzz on a weekend evening feels properly local rather than touristy—lots of regulars who clearly know their way around the menu.