Raoul's Bar

Head down to Walton Street and you'll find yourself in one of Oxford's best drinking neighbourhoods—and Raoul's sits right in the middle of it, doing things properly without the unnecessary fuss. The crowd here actually knows what they're ordering, and the bartenders aren't interested in showing off; they're interested in making you something genuinely good. It's the kind of place where you can nurse a well-made negroni at the bar and watch the team work, or slip into a booth with friends and lose track of time. The whole vibe feels lived-in rather than polished, which somehow makes the cocktails taste better.