Spirit Bar Oxford
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About Spirit Bar Oxford
Spirit Bar Oxford is a cocktail bar at 13 Park End St in Oxford, and its calendar leans on live entertainment. Drag queens perform on Friday nights, so the weekend starts with a show. An Afrobeat night and other music events run too, and the dance floor gives those evenings somewhere to happen. Spanish beer is on draught for anyone who wants something other than a cocktail. Food arrives through pop-ups. The venue is small, with side sofas for sitting between songs.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention drag queen performances, 4 doubles for £12, 2 for 1 cocktails and afrobeat night.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention drag queen performances, 4 doubles for £12, 2 for 1 cocktails and afrobeat night.
Customer Review Summary
Drag queens are the most frequent draw, described as friendly, welcoming and incredible, with one reviewer enjoying a performer dressed as a maid and another praising the friendly woman on the door. Drink deals come close behind, with 2 for 1 cocktails and a doubles offer, and one reviewer suggests arriving before midnight for it. Others enjoyed an Afrobeat night and a Saturday music event, with Spanish beer on draught and food from pop ups. The complaints carry real weight. Two reviewers say the owner, who also DJs, is rude and unprofessional, screams into the microphone and refused entry to a customer without a clear explanation. One reviewer calls the venue grungy and small, with a dance floor so close to the toilets that they could smell them, and another notes a restroom with no mirror. One reviewer reports a jacket stolen from a side sofa, and says the manager gave an email address to follow up via CCTV but never replied.
Customer Review Summary
Drag queens are the most frequent draw, described as friendly, welcoming and incredible, with one reviewer enjoying a performer dressed as a maid and another praising the friendly woman on the door. Drink deals come close behind, with 2 for 1 cocktails and a doubles offer, and one reviewer suggests arriving before midnight for it. Others enjoyed an Afrobeat night and a Saturday music event, with Spanish beer on draught and food from pop ups. The complaints carry real weight. Two reviewers say the owner, who also DJs, is rude and unprofessional, screams into the microphone and refused entry to a customer without a clear explanation. One reviewer calls the venue grungy and small, with a dance floor so close to the toilets that they could smell them, and another notes a restroom with no mirror. One reviewer reports a jacket stolen from a side sofa, and says the manager gave an email address to follow up via CCTV but never replied.
Featured reviews
- Brooke Barnes
“I went last Friday to spirit bar and absolutely loved it , the drag queens were so friendly and welcoming as well as the lady on the door everytime I went on a cig break she was there to talk to , will definitely be going back there soon”
- Mel Imonhimi
“Harry was dressed as a very sexy maid and got me a good night. Chloe and Jake was also extremely helpful and would come back 100% Would highly recommend it. Thank you guys.”
- Jake Hall
“Has a great time on Friday, drag queens were incredible will be back! Make sure you head down before midnight, they do 4 doubles for £12”
- Richy Rich
“Attended a music event this Saturday and it was absolutely spot on. So easy to get to from Station, Well promoted, well Attended, music great & excellent fun all day.. Will look for further events. Spanish Beer on draught, plenty of others options too reasonably priced for OX1 area Food served via pop ups, smelt good too.”
- Elaine Wickwar
“Grungy Small venue, nice outside area. Dance floor so close to the toilets you could smell them. Not for us.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Cocktail bars near Spirit Bar Oxford
- OXO BAR4.23110.1 mi
cocktail menu, happy hour drinks, gin and whisky selection
- Slug & Lettuce - Oxford4.55,5410.2 mi
bottomless brunch, bottomless cocktails, birthday celebrations
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Bar Oxford | 3.848 | — | drag queen performances, 4 doubles for £12, 2 for 1 cocktails |
| OXO BAR | 4.2311 | 0.1 mi | cocktail menu, happy hour drinks, gin and whisky selection |
| Slug & Lettuce - Oxford | 4.55,541 | 0.2 mi | bottomless brunch, bottomless cocktails, birthday celebrations |
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