Quick info
About The Butcher's Arms
In Oxford, The Butcher's Arms is a pub at 5 Wilberforce St that pairs a log fire with a bar serving a selection of beers, including real ales. A darts board is available for anyone who wants a game, and a pub quiz night gives groups of friends and teams something to enter. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring their dogs along when they stop in for a drink, a game of darts or the quiz.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pub quiz, dog friendly, real ales and beef ultimate burger.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pub quiz, dog friendly, real ales and beef ultimate burger.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the beer, from the real ales to a Meantime IPA, with several praising the selection and the cold pints. The Sunday pub quiz comes close behind, described as packed, friendly and manageable, with an excellent quiz mistress, and one visitor found a jazz night popular on a Monday. Food draws mixed reports. Some name the Beef Ultimate Burger, halloumi fries, fish and chips, sticky toffee pudding, a mushroom pie and a mushroom pizza with chili oil, while others say no food was served or the kitchen was closed, and one adds that bringing in outside food is welcome. Staff are called friendly and helpful by most, though one visitor met swearing over parking and a miserable man behind the bar when asking about food. Dogs are welcome, and board games, a darts board and a beer garden come up too. One reviewer says the darts need replacing, but they managed.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the beer, from the real ales to a Meantime IPA, with several praising the selection and the cold pints. The Sunday pub quiz comes close behind, described as packed, friendly and manageable, with an excellent quiz mistress, and one visitor found a jazz night popular on a Monday. Food draws mixed reports. Some name the Beef Ultimate Burger, halloumi fries, fish and chips, sticky toffee pudding, a mushroom pie and a mushroom pizza with chili oil, while others say no food was served or the kitchen was closed, and one adds that bringing in outside food is welcome. Staff are called friendly and helpful by most, though one visitor met swearing over parking and a miserable man behind the bar when asking about food. Dogs are welcome, and board games, a darts board and a beer garden come up too. One reviewer says the darts need replacing, but they managed.
Featured reviews
- Tiny van der Velde
“No food served. Great neighbourhood pub. Very friendly bar staff. We did a quiz there on Sunday night and the place was packed full of friendly people. The questions were manageable. Quiz mistress was excellent.”
- Alison Bajaican
“Went for after work drinkies with Tom who was leaving the Trust for brighter shores!”
- Charlotte Dixo
“Just popped in. Was greeted by an old man. Swearing saying we were parked too but plenty of room. Went in asked if they were served food and was greeted also by a miserable man behind the bar. GO to the red lion if you want a friendly pub with excellent food”
- Cathy Burkett
“Great little local pub. Excellent service and excellent beer. Need new darts though, but we managed ;) Super dog friendly 👍🐾”
- Lorraine Jackson
“My first visit to this little hidden gem of a pub! They had a Jazz night which proved to be very popular for a Monday night. Unfortunately they don't serve food but uniquely you are more than welcome to bring your own or order in and have food delivered! Plates and cutlery will be provided on request. Offering a good choice of real Ales I was served by Emma who was so friendly and welcoming. I'm really looking forward to my next visit. Cheers 🍻”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A traditional real ale pub with a log fire and outdoor seating.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
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- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Live music
- Highlights· 4
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Dining options· 2
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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- The Star4.56121.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
pizza, beer garden, beer selection
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Butcher's ArmsReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5567 | — | £10–20 | pub quiz, dog friendly, real ales |
| Six BellsWheelchair accessible | 4.5512 | 0.7 mi | — | steak platter, smashed burgers, cabbage with bacon |
| The StarReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.5612 | 1.3 mi | £10–20 | pizza, beer garden, beer selection |
| The Rusty Bicycle | 4.51,404 | 1.3 mi | — | pizza with crispy sourdough base, burgers, weekday deal |
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