The Nosebag - Oxford

The Grapes in Oxford is a charming spot for both doggos and their two-legged pals to unwind. Nestled opposite the theatre, this pub is steeped in history and has been attracting actors, visitors, and locals for years. With a wide array of real ales, fine wines, and small batch spirits, The Grapes is a haven for ale enthusiasts. It is also a dog-friendly establishment, offering specially curated treats for furry friends. Sit in seats that have been occupied by actors and visitors for generations and enjoy freshly prepared food that is sure to warm your heart. Whether you're a tourist or a local, The Grapes is a perfect spot for a pawsome time out.

After a long period of closure, it's exciting to see the Grapes open once again. As the last traditional pub on George Street, the interior hasn't changed much, but the menu has expanded. While it's still more of a drinking pub, they now offer a variety of dishes like burgers and pizzas. We recently dined there and enjoyed our burgers. One downside is that most tables are tall with stools, but we were lucky to find a standard table with chairs at the back of the pub. The bar offers a great selection of ales, including local and small scale brewery options.

What a great pub, not been in here for several years but the selection of real ale was superb especially the local Wriggly Monkey brews for which they had two. Will definitely visit again

The Grapes has reopened as a traditional real-ale pub. The enthusiastic landlord is committed to the quality of his beers and ciders and the friendly and attentive bar staff do an excellent job. Highly recommended.

This was the only pub I visited in Oxford, that I wished I hadn't bothered with. It has a prime position on George street near lots of other bars, restaurants and the theatre but it doesn't make the most of this in my opinion. As I like to visit as many bars as I can, I have a lot of soft drinks, lemonade on this occasion, so I will not comment on the range or quality of the drinks, or indeed, the food. It was the vibe that was all wrong for me. All the other pubs in the area were buzzing whilst the Grapes was strangely quiet. We walked in and the server came up from the end of the bar where she was talking with someone. She served us and returned to her conversation with no pleasantries with us, the customers. It was the same with the other customers who came in whilst we were there, just no interaction other than the bare minimum and then straight back to the end of the bar. It reminded me just how important friendly, engaging staff are. As a result, it was a pub full of strangers as no one seemed to know anyone else. Good staff will get a conversation flowing, but sadly not here. We drank up quickly and will not be returning, in a city full of gems, why would we?