Welcome to
The Head of the River
Welcome to
The Head of the River
Welcome to
The Head of the River
Please Note
Situated besides Oxford’s scenic River Isis - The Head of the River matches its food, drink and accommodation to the beauty of its surroundings. Whether you join us for an hour in the garden or for a night in one of our rooms, we’re confident you’ll hate to say goodbye.
Explore
Stay
Overlooking the River Isis & Folly Bridge, We have 19 perfectly formed bedrooms, providing wonderful waterside accommodation and the best views in Oxford.
Dining
We offer a menu featuring refined pub classics crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Private Events
Whatever the occasion, The Head of the River can cater for your needs. From business meetings to weddings and birthdays with our functions rooms we've got you covered.
Gallery
Take a look around The Head of the River and see our beautiful pub before you visit
Drinks
See what's on the bar at The Head of the River. From modern craft beers to cask classics, our well stocked bar has you covered.
Work with us
Want to work with our great team at The Head of the River? Check out our current vacancies and apply today
Pub Features
The Head of the River
- Accessibility WC
- Guide Dogs Welcome
- Step Free Access
- Garden
- Moorings available
- Outside seating
- Waterside
- Paid Parking Nearby
Opening Times
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Time | Second opening Time | Third opening Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 23:00 | ||
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 23:00 | ||
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 23:00 | ||
| Thursday | 07:00 - 23:00 | ||
| Friday | 07:00 - 23:00 | ||
| Saturday | 08:00 - 23:00 | ||
| Sunday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
Food Times
| Day | Opening Time | Second opening Time | Third opening Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 21:00 | ||
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 21:00 | ||
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 21:00 | ||
| Thursday | 07:00 - 21:00 | ||
| Friday | 07:00 - 21:00 | ||
| Saturday | 08:00 - 21:00 | ||
| Sunday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
Find us
Find Us
The Head of the River, Folly Bridge, St. Aldates, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 4LB
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Green Tourism Bronze Award Winner
We're Green Tourism Bronze Awards winners. Green Tourism is an internationally recognised third party assessor whose awards are an indicator of excellent sustainability practice within the hospitality sector. Green Tourism assesses businesses across a range of sustainability goals – including community engagement, protecting local biodiversity and energy consumption.
