The Best Rooftop Bars and Restaurants in Oxford

Famed for its prestigious university, you would expect at least one classic party rooftop bar, enter TVC Varsity! But this historic city also had a whole row of rooftop restaurants at Westgate shopping centre and even one at Bicester Village. Rooftop fun for all the family whether you live here, visiting or studying, its not just about exploring the city but doing so from on high from one of these three rooftops!

TVC Varsity

Best for: 🍾🍸🥂

Location: Oxford Center down a little alley (map)

View: All of Oxford

Vibe: Pretty chill in the day to party at night

Prosecco price: 🍾🍾

Food available? Yes

Booking available? Yes

Smoking allowed? Yes

Last visited /photos taken: 2021 ((Info updated 2024)

Warm/dry weather only? There is a small covered section

Rooftop review roundup: First thing to note is the stairs… there’s a LOT. They wind round and round so after a few Prosecco’s you will need to be careful going up or down! But good news you’ll have worked off what you drink. And it is so worth it – the views are stunning. Though the rooftop is smaller than I expected but good things come in small packages! And they bring have pods in winter and angel wings positioned for that insta rooftop shot! The only thing a bit disappointing was the food which was fine but average. Definitely a rooftop must for weekend drinks in Oxford.

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Sticks ‘n’ Sushi Oxford

Best for: 🍣🍱🍲

Location: Westgate shopping Centre (map)

View: Oxford

Vibe: Friendly

Prosecco price: 🍾🍾

Food available? Yes!! It’s a sushi restaurant

Booking available? Yes

Smoking allowed? No

Last visited /photos taken: 2020 (Info updated 2024)

Warm/dry weather only? Yes but there’s an indoor restaurant too.

Rooftop review roundup: Set amongst a whole row of rooftop restaurants! I went for Sticks and Sushi as we wanted sushi, Lovely little spot, views over Oxford and super friendly helpful staff. Only shame is the restaurants aren’t right on the edge so you have people walking past but still, it’s a small thing when so much else is great for a pit stop from shopping or an evening out.

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