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. Inside, it is a warren of small rooms and courtyard beer gardens, with a dog-friendly welcome and plenty of pub food, ales and drinks to keep the stop satisfying.

For dog owners, it is exactly the sort of place that turns a city walk into something more memorable. Historic, atmospheric and unmistakably Oxford, it earns its reputation.