Turf, Oxford

Turf tavern

Oxford's most famous pub. Dates from the 13th century though the present structure is 16th century.

Reached by two narrow passages:

Off Holywell St take turn into Bath Place and find the passageway on the left two thirds of the way down;

Off New College Lane pass under the Bridge of Sighs and turn immediately left down Hell Passage (pissily renamed St Helen's Passage by a PC-conscious City Council)

Unfortunately the Turf's a Greene King pub, but it has a range of non-standard Greene King beers some of which are good.

Drink in the front bar at the table by the bay window if you can, it's the best, and oldest, part of the pub.