The Castle

The Castle in Oxford brings together classic pub comforts and a slightly livelier city feel, with cask ales from Hook Norton Brewery and a menu built for a proper sit-down. Dogs are welcome inside, so nobody needs to do the pavement shuffle while the rest of the group settles in with a pint.

The food offering and easy pub atmosphere give it broad appeal, and the central location makes it simple to weave into a longer Oxford outing. It's a useful stop when you want somewhere casual but still characterful, especially after a day of walking the city streets with a dog in tow.

A good choice for a relaxed refuel without losing that pub-at-the-heart-of-the-day feeling, and the kind of place where well-behaved paws can settle beside the table while everyone enjoys proper pub food and Hook Norton ales.