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Known for
The colleges, the Bodleian, Covered Market and Cowley Road's remarkable independent food and culture strip
A little history
England's oldest university city — teaching has happened at Oxford since the 11th century. The city is as much town as gown, with a strong working-class history
Cowley Road is the real Oxford. The Covered Market for breakfast. Jericho for a slow afternoon. Skip the High Street entirely.
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Food & drink in Oxford
Cowley Road is one of England's great independent food streets — diverse, affordable and constantly changing. Jericho has excellent neighbourhood restaurants. The Covered Market is unmissable.
Restaurants & cafes
From neighbourhood classics to hidden gems — Roam surfaces the Oxford food spots locals actually love, not just the ones with the biggest marketing budgets.
Bars & nightlife
Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Oxford. Roam tells you what's open, what's on and what's worth the visit.
Independent shops
The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Oxford worth exploring on foot. Download Roam and find them near you.
For businesses in Oxford
Jericho and Cowley Road between them cover most of what makes Oxford's independent scene work — bookshops, delis, independent cafes and restaurants with real character.
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Frequently asked questions
Oxford is a place in Oxfordshire known for the colleges, the Bodleian, Covered Market and Cowley Road's remarkable independent food and culture strip. England's oldest university city — teaching has happened at Oxford since the 11th century. The population is around 160,000.
Cowley Road is one of England's great independent food streets — diverse, affordable and constantly changing. Jericho has excellent neighbourhood restaurants. The Covered Market is unmissable.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Oxford and across Oxfordshire. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Oxford businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Oxford and the wider Oxfordshire area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Oxford and the surrounding area in Oxfordshire, including Jericho, Cowley Road, Headington, Summertown, Botley and East Oxford.
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