About This Pub
Ah, the Duke of Cambridge – it's one of those Oxford spots that's been around forever, mixing up fantastic drinks since the 80s, and it's got that genuine character with cool interiors in the heart of Jericho. From what I've gathered from reviews and the buzz online, the cocktails are a real highlight; they're using top-notch spirits and fresh ingredients, and folks rave about classics like whiskey sours or even custom ones if you ask nicely. The staff seem like a friendly bunch, always up for making your visit memorable, and the atmosphere shifts nicely from chilled out during the week to buzzing on weekends – perfect if you're after a good laugh with mates. On the flip side, it's not all smooth sailing; a few people have had issues with mismatched menus leading to confusion over happy hour, and there've been tales of overcharging or drinks that end up a bit diluted from too much ice. Still, with a solid average rating pushing 4.3, it's clear this place does a lot right, and I'd say it's well worth popping in for a drink, especially if you're a student hunting for deals – just keep an eye on the details to avoid any surprises!
Pros and Cons
Pros
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The cocktails are absolutely spot on, made with fresh ingredients and a real passion – it's no wonder they've been a hit for over 40 years
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The staff are incredibly welcoming and friendly, always ready for a chat or to whip up your favourite drink with a smile
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It has a brilliant atmosphere, especially on weekends when it's buzzing with energy, or more relaxed mid-week for a chilled catch-up
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They've got great perks like happy hour deals and student discounts, plus options for private hire or even mobile bars for bigger events
Cons
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There can be a bit of confusion with the menus – different ones show varying happy hour times, which might leave you scratching your head
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Some folks have mentioned getting overcharged on drinks, which is a shame as it puts a damper on the night
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Drinks sometimes come with a bit too much ice, making them watery quicker than you'd like
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It gets proper packed at times, particularly during peak hours, so you might end up jostling for space
Contact Information
5-6 Little Clarendon St, Oxford OX1 2HP
+441865558173
Pub
Opens at 17:00
Opening Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday (Today) | 17:00 - 00:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00 - 01:00 |
| Friday | 16:00 - 01:00 |
| Saturday | 16:00 - 01:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Recent Reviews
Lovely cocktail bar in Jericho. World class drinks. Been going there for years and seeing the bar slowly return to what it used to be fills me with joy.
So many other bars in Oxford, won’t be returning here…
There were 3 different menus throughout the bar, one from a QR code on the table, one on the website and another paper one at the bar. All had a different time for happy hour?? We booked a table for 6:30 specifically to be here over happy hour but when we went to order drinks we were told it had finished and had to pay full price (£12 for a cocktail) even tho on one menu it said it finished at 7 and another at 7:30?? This was on a Saturday and they had run out of lemonade, grenadine and passion fruit so didn’t have all the ingredients for a lot of cocktails on the menu. I assume this was the manager (as he was asked about our table when we said we had a booking) but he was on his phone in the corner most of the time we were there aswell which isn’t great when there is a queue at the bar with one bartender.
Cocktails are nice but very expensive, just so many other locations in oxford that aren’t as expensive and actually stick to the happy hour prices they have on the menu…
Easily my favourite cocktail bar in Oxford! Had a perfectly mixed whiskey sour & pisco sour. The bar staff are always so welcoming and friendly, thanks to Tony, Jono and Marcus for the excellent service. Lovely atmosphere and the playlist is always on point.
JK
Josephine Kammacher-Reich
It is a nice place. I was overcharged about £10 on the last drink (figured out later, when reviewing the statement), but hey, it was the third one anyway, so i consider it a tip. Bartenders work quite hard, trying to make what they do look as much fun as they can. Shaking it with enthusiasm ;-).
Went for a saturday happy hour and stayed a bit longer! During the happy hour it was very busy but it felt much more nicer after the hours went and the dimmed lights were lovely! Got two cocktails one that was short and one long (tipsy tea) and like them both but felt there were too much ice in both of them.
The staff were lovely and the price of the cocktails were very nice!! The only issue was the music was sooo loud that a lot of us had to yell at each other and that was not the best.
Also having some snacks would improve it too.
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