Majestic Wine

Head down to Cowley Road and you'll find Majestic tucked into Unit 5—a proper neighbourhood wine merchant that takes itself seriously without being precious about it. You're looking at shelves stacked with everything from supermarket-friendly everyday drinking to bottles that'll genuinely impress at dinner parties, plus a solid selection of spirits and beers. The team here aren't the type to make you feel daft for asking questions; they'll happily point you towards something decent at whatever price point you're working with, whether that's a tenner or three figures.