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About The Rusty Bicycle
The Rusty Bicycle is a pub at 28 Magdalen Rd in the heart of East Oxford, just off Cowley Road, and it is the first pub opened by Dodo Pub Co. The kitchen makes Neapolitan pizzas on a sourdough crust, including a margarita pizza. Burgers come in meat, veggie and vegan versions, with an Impossible veggie burger among them, and truffle chips are also on the menu. At the bar, ales and beers are on tap, alongside craft beers, cocktails and soft drinks. Inside, a log fire burns, and the team brings orders to the table after guests pull up the menu by QR code. The pub takes both bookings and walk-ins, and it is open daily.
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What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza with crispy sourdough base, burgers, weekday deal and ales on tap.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pizza with crispy sourdough base, burgers, weekday deal and ales on tap.
Customer Review Summary
Pizza draws the most praise, with reviewers describing a crispy sourdough base, fresh ingredients, great sauce and a weekday deal on margarita pizzas, often arriving fast to hungry tables. Burgers come close behind, including an Impossible veggie burger one reviewer calls better tasting than a McDonald's, and truffle chips and a margarita also get a mention. The ales on tap and good beer earn repeated approval, and several like the garden, the shaded outdoor seating and the log fire on a freezing evening. The main complaint is the bar staff. One reviewer felt ignored by bartenders for a minute and describes a weird attitude, while another calls a barman moody and rude, including toward other staff, which dampened several visits. One diner found the Big D double no bigger than a single, though the taste was good, and another finds the drinks expensive. Dogs are welcomed with water and treats.
Customer Review Summary
Pizza draws the most praise, with reviewers describing a crispy sourdough base, fresh ingredients, great sauce and a weekday deal on margarita pizzas, often arriving fast to hungry tables. Burgers come close behind, including an Impossible veggie burger one reviewer calls better tasting than a McDonald's, and truffle chips and a margarita also get a mention. The ales on tap and good beer earn repeated approval, and several like the garden, the shaded outdoor seating and the log fire on a freezing evening. The main complaint is the bar staff. One reviewer felt ignored by bartenders for a minute and describes a weird attitude, while another calls a barman moody and rude, including toward other staff, which dampened several visits. One diner found the Big D double no bigger than a single, though the taste was good, and another finds the drinks expensive. Dogs are welcomed with water and treats.
Featured reviews
- Peter Sayers
“Great place. Good beer. Mostly. Barman moody and rude. Not engaging with customers and flirting with a barmaid. Rude to his other staff. Put a dampener on the last few visits. Shame”
- Caitlin Butler
“Pizzas were v tasty and came really fast, which was great when we were hungry!! Nice vibes and good beer. Good garden too.”
- l j
“Bartenders are usually really cool but today we felt as if we were inconveniencing them by ordering drinks, they just ignored us for a minute or so. They just seemed a bit off and were sort of eyeballing each other when I came out of the loo at one point. . Just a weird attitude all around.”
- George the Explorer
“Had drinks at The Rusty Bicycle and really enjoyed it. Relaxed atmosphere, good crowd, and one of those pubs that actually feels welcoming rather than overly polished. Great spot for a sunny evening drink in Oxford.”
- Padraig's Dad
“Happened upon this gem just off the Cowley Road on a freezing January Saturday evening. The log fire was welcoming and the Pizzas and Burgers are absolutely fantastic. 👍 I can't comment on the drinks unfortunately as I've started my dry January. 👎”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Dodo Pub Co's first pub located in the heart of East Oxford. Serving up delicious Neapolitan pizzas and the best burgers Oxford has to offer and an array of craft beers, cocktails and soft drinks. Great outdoor space with covered and uncovered dining spaces available. Now available for bookings and walk-ins.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Bars near The Rusty Bicycle
- The Fir Tree Pub4.54550.3 mi
thin crust pizza, buy one get one half off happy hour, vegan Sunday roast
- The Royal Blenheim4.58951.2 miWheelchair accessible
titanic cask ales, keg and nitro beers, board games
- Lamb and Flag4.41,3151.5 miWheelchair accessible
craft beer selection, real ale cask pumps, outdoor seating in laneway
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rusty Bicycle | 4.51,404 | — | pizza with crispy sourdough base, burgers, weekday deal |
| The Fir Tree Pub | 4.5455 | 0.3 mi | thin crust pizza, buy one get one half off happy hour, vegan Sunday roast |
| The Royal BlenheimWheelchair accessible | 4.5895 | 1.2 mi | titanic cask ales, keg and nitro beers, board games |
| Lamb and FlagWheelchair accessible | 4.41,315 | 1.5 mi | craft beer selection, real ale cask pumps, outdoor seating in laneway |
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