Turf Tavern

Turf Tavern is one of Oxford's great hidden-gem pub stops and feels made for dog-friendly wandering. Reached through back alleys and cobbled passageways in Holywell, this Grade II listed tavern sits close to Oxford's famous colleges and landmarks while still feeling tucked away from the crowds. Dogs are welcome inside, so nobody needs to do the pavement-waiting shuffle while the rest of the group disappears into history.

Inside, it is a warren of small rooms and courtyard beer gardens, with plenty of pub food, ales and drinks to keep the stop satisfying. The atmosphere is historic, cosy and unmistakably Oxford, with the sort of character that turns a city walk into something more memorable.

For dog owners, it is exactly the sort of place where leads, paws and ancient passageways come together without fuss. Atmospheric, tucked-away and genuinely dog-friendly, it earns its reputation.