The Folly Restaurant

The Folly Restaurant is one of Oxford’s prettiest riverside stops and feels particularly rewarding after a waterside walk. Overlooking the river and offering dining inside or out on a floating terrace, it pairs the setting with fresh, seasonal food and a slightly more special-occasion atmosphere than a standard city café or pub.

For dog owners, it makes an excellent pause when you want the stop itself to feel like part of the day out rather than simply a practical break. Scenic, elegant and unmistakably Oxford, it is very easy to linger here.