The Lighthouse Cocktail Bar in Oxford

1 Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HH

About This Pub

Ah, The Lighthouse – it's one of those places in Oxford that just feels like a proper hidden gem, doesn't it? I mean, picture this: you're settling in by the river with a beautifully crafted cocktail in hand, something like that black forest martini that's got everyone raving about its fruity, chocolaty warmth. The tapas is spot on too, with loads of variety and fresh ingredients that make sharing plates an absolute joy, and at prices that won't break the bank, especially if you catch those happy hour deals. The atmosphere is just lovely, all steampunk vibes and that relaxed riverside setting, perfect for a chilled evening or even a private do in their function room. But, let's be honest, it's not all smooth sailing – I've heard a few grumbles about the service not always being as engaging as it could be, and you might end up wanting a bit more to complement your meal, like an extra side to make the most of those flavoursome sauces. Still, with an overall rating hovering around 4.2, it's clear this place does a lot right, and I'd say it's well worth a visit if you're after good drinks, tasty bites, and a bit of Oxford charm without the fuss.

Pros and Cons

Pros

The cocktails are absolutely spot on – fresh, balanced flavours with plenty of Instagram-worthy options, and they're great value during happy hour.
A fantastic variety of tapas dishes that are perfect for sharing, with fresh and local ingredients that make every bite a treat.
The staff are generally lovely and attentive, always ready to lend a hand and make your visit more enjoyable.
It's got a brilliant riverside location with a relaxed, steampunk-themed atmosphere that's ideal for a casual catch-up or a special occasion.
Prices are reasonable, especially with offers like buy one get one, and it's conveniently placed near Oxford's stations and attractions for an easy stop-off.

Cons

Service can sometimes fall a bit flat, with a few mentions of staff not being as polished in face-to-face interactions as you'd hope.
You might find yourself wishing for a few extras with your dishes, like bread to soak up those delicious sauces, to make the most of everything.

Contact Information

1 Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HH

+443337727302

Cocktail bar

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Opening Hours

Monday	12:00 - 23:00
Tuesday (Today)	12:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	12:00 - 23:00
Thursday	12:00 - 23:00
Friday	12:00 - 00:00
Saturday	12:00 - 00:00
Sunday	12:00 - 22:00

Location

Recent Reviews

We had cocktails and tapas here, cocktails were great and good value for money during happy hour. Tapas was lovely, lots of variety of dishes. Staff were really nice and helpful, especially Niall (we think that was his name) he was so helpful and couldn’t do more for us

Alice Mccormack

Popped in here on the way to the station after a day out with my son as we had time before our train. So glad we did I had the prawns and my son had Galician pork. We also had sweet potato fries. So good Wish I got the bread too as the sauce from the prawns went to waste Didn’t think it would be a good look if I swigged it from the dish Service was great and even the music was right up my street.

08DENMAN

This was a great restaurant for lunch, with plenty of menus available to browse the offerings! Speed was fine although the staff member was lacking in skills of dealing with people face to face, atmosphere is nice and relaxed by the stream. I enjoyed the spicy prawns dish with a Hot Chocolate, portion sizes are somewhat small however the leather seating was comfy.

K. Peake

I had the black forest martini and it was the best cocktail i ever had. It smelled like baking with my grandma and tasted complex, fruity and fresh and at the same time chocolaty and warm. I loved it and already recommended it to my best friend.

Denise

To quickly describe this place, if you're into a quick bite and a drink with some friends, this is clearly a good place to come. It has good tapas, good drinks, and great service at affordable prices, especially if you get the food at order two and pay for one offer. I think the place can be appreciated most during the evening if you manage to get a seat, but it's a nice place to visit even during the day. We had a good experience here, so I recommend it.

Mihai Toma