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No.1 Ship Street

1 Ship St, Oxford OX1 3DA

Rating: 4.5 ★ (853 ratings)

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No.1 Ship Street, an award-winning independent Modern British Brasserie, offers a distinctive dining experience in a historic central Oxford backstreet, not far from the Ashmolean Museum. This intimate, two-floor establishment blends traditional charm with contemporary flair, featuring a warm, woody yet elegant atmosphere with dark green panelled walls, modern artwork, and gleaming copper-topped tables. Low ambient lighting and opulent decor with blacks, golds, and deep purples contribute to a sophisticated and inviting setting that feels both calm and bustling.

The cuisine style embraces classic French and modern British dishes, with a thoughtful, seasonal approach to the menu. Daily fish specials, including fresh oysters, mussels, and lobster, are a particular highlight, alongside notable dishes such as Lobster Bisque and French onion soup. The restaurant is also celebrated for its exceptional value set lunch menu, offering two or three courses, and provides a wide selection of wines, champagne, and handcrafted cocktails.

This central Oxford restaurant is ideally suited for a variety of occasions, from romantic rendezvous to casual gatherings with friends or family visits. Its welcoming atmosphere and diverse menu cater to both sophisticated dinner choices and more relaxed lunchtime classics. With private dining options available for up to twelve guests, No.1 Ship Street provides an excellent setting to unwind after exploring the city or to celebrate a special moment in style.

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+44 1865 806637 | https://www.no1shipstreet.com/

Comments

Hazel McCartney

26 Jul 2026

3.0 ★

Great expectations after reading the reviews, however we came away a little disappointed.
Four of us ate there: starters, two scallops were delicious, one had nice bread and butter, one the goats cheese with honeycomb, this was ok but overly sweet. Mains: three duck were nice, well presented but again a bit sweet. The other dish was ricotta and carrot cannelloni, this was incrediably sweet, cloying and heavy. desert: two Tarte Tatin, one with vanilla ice cream the other with walnut ice cream. The tarte tatin was not like a traditional French tarte tatin. This again was incredibly over sweet, dark almost burn caramel flavour and a very pasty like base. We all came to the conclusion that the chef has a sweet tooth😅.
The hot drinks seemed a little overpriced.

Kristen Butler

20 May 2026

5.0 ★

Went in for the lunch special but ended up ordering from the main menu. Everything was exceptional and the service was amazing. I had the langoustine bisque, some oysters and the roast chicken. I think that chicken dish might be the best roast chicken I've ever had, no exaggeration. Beautifully prepared and even more beautifully presented. I had 3 wonderful cocktails, including the popcorn old fashioned for "dessert". I haven't been able to stop thinking about that drink since. I may have to make a return visit just for that! It was a lovely lunch.

Sherry M

18 Apr 2026

4.0 ★

Cute place for dinner. We ordered the Sirloin steak, corn fed chicken, superfood salad, and the fish special. Food was good but the service made some basic errors. Not all our mains were presented at the same time - one of us had to wait an extra 5 minutes which made things a bit awkward - not the end of the world given world hunger, but a basic miss on the server's part. Secondly the server didn't ask if we needed another drink or something once the appetizers were served, and our half bottle wine had run out: a check in would have helped. Again, a basic miss. I would have given 5 stars otherwise. Also, the fish was a bit too salty for me. I'd recommend this place for a romantic dinner or visiting as couples / double date. Its quite a cosy English atmosphere.

Satyam Agarwal

29 Mar 2026

3.0 ★

Fantastic food, a lovely ambience, and a great location at No. 1 Ship Street, but unfortunately, the service let the experience down. We waited over an hour for our food and were only informed of the delay after we enquired with the staff. While we appreciated the complimentary soft drinks offered to make amends, a wait of that length without proactive communication is disappointing for an upmarket establishment. The food itself was genuinely brilliant, so I would return, but only on a day when I have plenty of time to spare.

Cat B

5 Jan 2026