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Oxford: The Inklings & Medieval Scholars' Tavern Walk
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Oxford: The Inklings & Medieval Scholars' Tavern Walk

United Kingdom 1 day
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Step into the enchanting shadows of Oxford’s dreaming spires and raise a glass where literary titans and medieval scholars forged history over frothing pints of ale. From legendary debates at The Eagle and Child and Lamb and Flag to the hidden historic snugs of the Turf Tavern and The Bear Inn, prepare for an exhilarating tavern crawl through centuries of academic revelry.

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Day 1

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The Bear Inn, Oxford

6 Alfred St, Oxford OX1 4EH

75 min stay 4.4
One of Oxford's oldest pubs, dating back to 1242. Its walls are famously adorned with over 4,500 snippets of ties from various university clubs, colleges, and regiments, a tradition started in the 1950s. Look for the oldest ones and imagine centuries of students passing through its low doorways.
The Bear Inn, Oxford Turf Tavern
8 min • 567 m
15:55 Upcoming

Turf Tavern

4 Bath Pl, Oxford OX1 3SU

75 min stay 4.5
A truly hidden gem, nestled down a narrow alleyway (St Helen's Passage) near the Bridge of Sighs. This 17th-century pub, built on the old city wall, has a maze of low-beamed rooms and a charming courtyard. It's famously where Bill Clinton "didn't inhale" and where C.S. Lewis was known to enjoy a drink.
Turf Tavern King's Arms, Oxford
2 min • 132 m
17:20 Upcoming

King's Arms, Oxford

40 Holywell St, Oxford OX1 3SP

75 min stay 4.3
Reputedly the oldest pub in Oxford and a favourite among academics, dons, and students from nearby colleges like Wadham and Hertford. Its proximity to the Bodleian Library and Radcliffe Camera means you're almost guaranteed to rub shoulders with modern-day scholars debating the universe over a pint.
King's Arms, Oxford Lamb and Flag
8 min • 597 m
18:45 Upcoming

Lamb and Flag

12 St Giles', Oxford OX1 3JS

75 min stay 4.4
Just a stone's throw from the Eagle and Child, the Lamb & Flag was another frequent haunt of The Inklings, though less formal than their primary meeting spot. Imagine Tolkien and Lewis strolling across St Giles' from their college rooms, deep in discussion before a pint here. Look out for the plaque commemorating its literary connections.
Lamb and Flag The Eagle and Child
2 min • 152 m
20:10 Upcoming

The Eagle and Child

49 St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LU

75 min stay 4.3
The spiritual home of The Inklings. This historic pub, known affectionately as "The Bird and Baby," was where C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and their literary circle met every Tuesday morning from the mid-1930s to the late 1940s to discuss their works, including *The Lord of the Rings* and *The Chronicles of Narnia*. Seek out the 'Rabbit Room' where they often convened.
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92 Trip Score

"A quintessential, well-paced literary pub crawl progressing smoothly from south to north through historic central Oxford."

Pro Tip: Oxford city centre is exceptionally compact and mostly pedestrianised, so avoid driving or taxis entirely. If arriving by train, Oxford railway station is an easy 12-minute walk to The Bear Inn, or you can hop on Stagecoach Bus 1 or Oxford Bus Company 5 into the city centre using contactless payment.
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This curated United Kingdom trip spans 1 day and features 5 carefully planned stops and attractions.

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Step into the enchanting shadows of Oxford’s dreaming spires and raise a glass where literary titans and medieval scholars forged history over frothing pints of ale. From legendary debates at The Eagle and Child and Lamb and Flag to the hidden historic snugs of the Turf Tavern and The Bear Inn, prepare for an exhilarating tavern crawl through centuries of academic revelry.