Restaurants

Joe's Bar & Grill

260 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DX, GB

Rating: 4.3 ★ (669 ratings)

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Booth seats and a welcoming chandelier set the scene at Joe's Bar & Grill on Banbury Road, a long-standing Oxford favourite for over twenty years. This British cafe-bar and restaurant serves an all-day menu that comfortably spans from a hearty Joe's full English breakfast or eggs Benedict to warming steak and ale pie or their popular fish 'n' chips. Whether you're after a relaxed brunch, a celebratory dinner, or simply coffee and pastries, the atmosphere is designed to be inviting and versatile. Children are well catered for with their own menu, ensuring a comfortable experience for the whole family. It’s a spot known for its unpretentious diner classics and friendly, unfussy service, making it a reliable choice any day of the week.

Beyond the daily fare, Joe's Bar & Grill offers a vibrant schedule of weekly live music, typically on Thursday and Sunday evenings, often with free entry. You might catch anything from solo acoustic sets and jazz duos to blues trios and pop or soul acts, creating the perfect backdrop to ease into the weekend. For those looking for a pre-theatre bite or a place for a romantic dinner, Joe's aims to please with an ambience that balances a classy feel with a quirky charm. Happy hour deals on selected cocktails and wines are available Monday to Saturday evenings, and all evening on Sundays, adding another reason to visit this Summertown gem.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 554484

Comments

Shuyu Lin
16 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
Had a great Saturday brunch at Joes!!

Very spacious dining area. Like the classic diner decoration.

Food was amazing - the French toast is very good! Mocha’s good too.

Service is great and fast internet.

Will definitely come back to check out the Tuesday burger deal!
Oren Yudkin
12 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
I came here with my parents for brunch, and none of us were particularly hungry so we all ended up having eggs on toast. Which is why I am able to say with absolute certainty that they know how to do their eggs here; I was also pleased that our plates were warmed! I also had a delicious double macchiato which was perfectly balanced between strength and flavour. (I've been here in the past and had more substantial meals, so the 5* isn't solely based on the quality of their eggs).
Jennifer L
7 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
The restaurant is rather cozy inside, and rather American in its decor. I really liked the atmosphere! The steak I had was pretty good, though there was a little too much oil over the tomatoes and salad.

The brownie and ice cream were also very good, though you might want to get more water due to the richness of the brownie.

The fish and chips were also a good value too, and the chunky chips are very tasty.

The service was also lovely too.
Dessi Veltcheva
16 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Went for the burger Monday and really loved it! Really affordable and great selection of drinks and lovely burger! The Oxford sauce was really nice and the outside environment was lovely as well. Would love to try other dishes in the future as well. Having some heating outside could be even nicer. Staff was really lovely as well! Will be back :)
emmi s.
9 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Great place to eat yummy soups (a paprika and tomato soup is absolutely the best! . Unfortunately they have no dairy alternatives for your coffee, but drinks and meals are tasty.
Also, there is live jazz music once or twice a week, so definitely worth visiting for a date or with friends to chill out over a glass of wine 🍷🍸

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