Our Guide to Outside Indie Food and Drink Spaces

Posted April 1, 2021

As a cold pint in a pub garden inches ever closer, we’ve rounded up the independent pubs, bars, restaurants and breweries who are opening their gardens and outside spaces for us from the 12th April. Where will you be enjoying that first drink?

ARBEQUINA

Tapas style sharing dishes, with explosive and well-married flavours from Spain and beyond, all served under their new awning from 16th April.

THE CHERWELL BOATHOUSE

What could be more “Oxford” than enjoying a drink and some food by the river, watching people (often attempt) to punt?

GEE’S RESTAURANT & BAR

In North Oxford? Then enjoy this beautiful Victorian conservatory’s terrace and visit for lunch, dinner or drinks.

THE HANDLEBAR

This fab City Centre cafe and bar is very pleased to be welcoming to see outside from the 12th April.

THE JERICHO CAFE

A firm favourite, this Walton Street Cafe has thoroughly European outside seating on the pavement. Brunch anyone?

MAMMA MIA

An Oxford institution for 40 years, grab a glass of Italian red, a delicious fresh pizza and enjoy the sun on the terrace.

THE OXFORDSHIRE YEOMAN

A proper pub in the village of Freeland offering local ales and a damn good pub grub menu using fresh, local produce.

PARSONAGE GRILL

Feeling fancy? Why not book a table at the Parsonage Grill and enjoy one of their famous Afternoon Teas on the terrace.

THE PERCH

Pre-booked guests can dine on their covered and heated terrace, and walk-ins can enjoy drinks and burgers from the Shed Bar.

QUOD RESTAURANT & BAR

Making a statement with their incredible covered courtyard, why not treat yourself and guests to a meal at this City Centre restaurant.

TAP SOCIAL TAP ROOM

Enjoy Tap Social’s freshly brewed beers as well as a rotating offer of street food at this fantastic warehouse brewery in Botley.

WORTON KITCHEN GARDEN

Visit this tranquil spot and enjoy food cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables, herbs, fruit, eggs and flowers from their 7 acre market garden.

Rosie Jacobs

I’m really passionate about Independent Oxford and supporting and promoting independent businesses in Oxfordshire. Indie businesses are the life blood of our towns, cities and communities, but they need support to survive and thrive. Creating a network that provides a space for indies to find peer support, knowledge and information is so important, and means businesses are far more likely to continue. Supporting indies means a stronger local economy and a closer, inclusive community for all.