The Oxford Blue

BESTEST vegan pizza and dips EVER. I’m not vegan and I wouldn’t have known the pizza toppings were non animal protein if the server hadn’t told us. Totally AMAZING proper tasty flavourful TOP NOTCH food. Will definitely be coming back here with the fam.

Fantastic to have a vegan pub in the neighborhood. The harrisa cauliflower on a bed of chickpea purée was wonderful, though it was not quite the portion size for me. The service was friendly and professional. Music was somewhat loud for my taste.

Such a cute pub with absolutely amazing, all plant based food and lovely service! What a gem, loved everything about it!

We had an absolutely phenomenal dinner here. The food is absolutely outstanding, especially the cajun broccoli. I had a cocktail (which I have forgotten the name of) which was the best mocktail I've ever had. I was halfway through the meal and already making plans to come back. The service was also brilliant - you really get the impression that everyone there cares about it. Can't recommend enough

Best pub in Oxford, hands down. Delicious food and incredible friendly service. Much love ❤️ if you’re searching for a vegan roast, this is the best one around!

The food here was simply sensational! The antipasti pizza was out of this world, the garlic pizzette was off another planet, the katsu fries were gorgeous and the crispy leek pate was to die for.
The service was absolutely brilliant, they had draught zero beer behind the bar. The biggest regret is that we don't live next door! We will definitely be coming back.

Mothering Sunday lunch at TOB.

Managed to convince my family of meat-eaters to try a vegan roast for Mothering Sunday this year, and it went down surprisingly well.

The pub exudes a warm and welcoming atmosphere, striking the perfect balance. With the addition of free prosecco and live jazz music, the setting felt intimate.

We ordered four roasts: three mushroom wellingtons and one lentil bake, and every plate was a testament to the kitchen’s attention to detail. The presentation was elegant, the food hearty, with each dish beautifully plated.

Every element was cooked to perfection: crisp, golden roast potatoes; vibrantly fresh vegetables; a spiced lentil bake that managed to be crispy, without being dry. The mushroom wellington was a particular standout, featuring a rich, earthy filling encased in buttery, flaky pastry. Both well-seasoned and satisfying.

One of the most pleasant surprises of the meal was the parsnips. As someone who doesn’t usually gravitate toward them, I found myself reconsidering my stance—they were roasted just right, with a slightly crisp exterior giving way to a soft, sweet centre.

The only slight critiques would be that the leeks could have used a touch more seasoning, but this was a minor detail and nothing that a salt and pepper shaker couldn't fix.

For dessert, some of us indulged in the biscoff and chocolate cookie bakes, which were nothing short of ooey gooey goodness. I'm not much of a chocolate girl and wasn't overly excited by the sorbet, so it would have been nice to see something like a crumble or fruit cheesecake on the menu.

Beyond the food, the service was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel like regulars, despite it being our first visit. The service was a little slow. Fortunately, we were happy to lean into it and enjoy the leisurely lunch.

Shout out for the incredible selection of drinks, too. My dad and brother particularly enjoyed the flight of local beers. I can't wait to return to try one of their pizzas, which I've heard nothing but good stuff about.

An incredibly good time - the staff are clearly loving working here. It's a vibrant, bouyant, thriving time. Lots of my friends said its the best pub in the city and I agree. It's also great to be able to order anything off the menu and know it will be vegan and delicious. Top quality alternative cheeses etc here, omnivores can order with confidence and sure to be delighted. A big comfortable space with lots of room, they accommodated our big group with a smile. My new favorite pub.

Writing this review as I recently visited this pub alongside my fully vegan family, and we were all so happy with everything.

The space was busy upon first impression, though even when essentially fully booked it wasnt too crowded. they made sure all the tables had space, and there was no real rowdieness from anyone (probably because they were distracted by the delicious food). With warm lighting the entire place had a lovely atmosphere and very chill vibe, it was wonderful.

Upon arrival we were soon seen by a server who showed us to our table (I would definitely recommend booking in advance as it gets extremely busy), and through everything the service was efficient and everyone we met was so friendly!

As for the food, we had a burger and two pizzas (the Calabrese and Forager), everything was filling enough to be a complete meal without being too much. The Calabrese was warm without being spicy in any way, and the addition of chilli oil was a welcome one, all in all it was delicious.
In short, everything was lovely and I would definitely recommend it.

Amazing vegan food with incredible service in an old English pub environment which can be a little noisy but it wouldn't be an English pub environment without the noise. Probably one of my better meal experiences in recent memory. Well done!!