WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR TIME WITH US AS A GUEST IN OUR HOME – YOUR RETREAT, IN THE HEART OF OXFORD.
Chill out, grab a drink and socialise in our relaxing, rustic garden. It's the perfect setting on both sunny, summertime days and cosy, winter nights. Keep up to date on our events page for garden parties, carnival days and other festive happenings at the Retreat.
The industrial fabrics, panelled natural wood and exposed structural beams within the Retreat have been carefully chosen in order to create and accompany our pub’s warm, friendly and rustic atmosphere. A great place to grab a lazy bite to eat or have an evening out with friends, accompanied by our fresh, delicious cocktails.
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As a Brookes student, Cowley Retreat has always been the go to spot for social drinking, but after my most recent experience, it’s safe to say that I will not be returning. On Sunday evening, a ‘bartender’ by the name of Josh joined my friends and I in the outside seating area and joined in on our conversation. I was disgusted and shocked when he casually dropped a racial slur, one specifically targeted at south asian people, multiple times, to which he insufficiently justified as a white man having ‘grown up around them’. I am incredibly outraged and disgusted at the ignorance of the staff and will not be recommending to anyone.
Very much a student pub, not great food but nice drinks and staff are ok, sometimes a little cliquey bit that is expected with a student pub.
Best espresso martinis I’ve ever had thanks to the lady behind the bar, nice atmosphere outside with the outdoor heaters too. Student friendly with happy hour and 2 for £10 on cocktails - will be sure to visit again!
Spacious it is. It has a few couches, if sitting lower to the ground is your thing. Conveniently close to the O2 Academy if you fancy a pre/ post concert drink.
Lovely drinks & affordable. However, I am very disappointed in the disabled toilet currently being used as a storage area. Not very inclusive for the disabled community, as you wouldn’t be able to use the toilet safety as you can’t reach grab rails and also the amount of clutter doesn’t make it an accessible toilet.
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Opening Times
| Mon | 16:00 – 00:00 |
| Tue | 16:00 – 00:00 |
| Wed | 16:00 – 00:00 |
| Thur | 16:00 – 00:00 |
| Fri | 16:00 – 00:00 |
| Sat | 16:00 – 00:00 |
| Sun | 16:00 – 00:00 |
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4