Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Indian
Fast food
Beer/Wine
British
Fusion
A pub with kitchen serving vegetarian and vegan bar snacks and main meals. Old world feel, with beer garden out back. Just north of Jericho. Open Mon-Fri 17:00-00:00, Wed-Fri 12:00-14:30, Sat 12:00-00:00, Sun 12:00-23:00.
© OpenStreetMap contributors
-
Loading...
-
- Outdoor seating
-
-
Last update on 12 Nov 2024 by veganri
Update business info
-
-
91 Reviews
First Review by happyharry
avocado_jess
Points +3010
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ - Edit
Delicious food served speedily, gorgeous pub garden setting even on a rainy August evening, friendly staff - I loved it. I had the dirty fries which were so tasty and husband had a chilli dog for nostalgia of his student days. Wish we’d eaten here every night of our visit!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-02
Guest
Sarah1418
Points +500
Full of options - Edit
The menu had loads of options. Had a burger, which by the way comes with a mountain of fries. The food itself was nothing special, it was alright, a bit sub standard if I'm honest. Took one star off also because the toilets were pretty dirty, but maybe that's just me being too demanding. Their garden area seemed nice though.
Read morePros: Many options, Almost all vegan, Nice garden
Cons: Food was meh, Dirty toilets
Guest
thecurlyvegan
Points +1363
Loved it! - Edit
Nice beer garden in a good location, good vibes and great food! Had the vegan chicken style burger and a kebab which was incredible. Can’t wait to go back 🤤
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Dog friendly
Guest
theveganissimo
Points +38
My favourite pub - Edit
The Gardener's Arms is absolutely, without a doubt, my favourite pub. It looks beautiful, the atmosphere is lovely, the beer garden is wonderful, the staff are knowledgeable on what drinks are vegan, and the food is great!
Read moreOnly con? They are so close to being fully vegan, and have been for a number of years. Would be great to see them make that final push to perfection!
Pros: Lots of fantastic vegan options, Perfect place for a drink, Beautiful traditional British pub
Cons: So close to being fully vegan
Guest
SamAnthony
Points +1701
Amazing veg pub - Edit
Ahh this is literally the perfect pub!!! All vegetarian menu (mainly vegan, there is a vegan option for every dish), super cozy, the pub itself is over 200 years old!
Read moreGreat drink menu (mulled wine in the winter!), great bar staff, and just generally a great atmosphere.
I went there two nights in a row and loved everything I got. Portions are nice and big - perfect for when you're hungry after a long day walking around the city!
Note: card payments only at this time.
Indiawhitehall
Yum! What item is in this picture?
Read moreGuest
RachelM
Points +216
Great portions and lovely vibe - Edit
Food was great, very tasty and big portions! You won’t go hungry! The pub is also pub friendly which is lovely. Parking is on the street behind so consider that if you’re visiting
Read moreGuest
pjclg
Points +66
Not child friendly - Edit
Just a heads that they will not provide a high chair if you need one.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-10-14
Guest
maryannetriggs
Points +23
Vegetarian pub! - Edit
Vegetarian pub, welcoming and great value. Plenty of vegan options available. Kid friendly and the kebab was amazing
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great value, Homely feel
Cons: Slightly out of city centre, Street parking only
Guest
ZachM_030201
Points +76
Amazing! - Edit
Feeling very full after an amazing lunch here! Got the fully loaded fries and mezze platter, which were both bangin 😍
Read moreGuest
ShaunMcCabe
Points +55
6 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Edit
Quirky decor, we sat in a back room which was cosy and comfy and warm with a mix of high and low tables. The food menu is clearly labeled and pretty much all the cheese options can be subbed for vegan cheese. We had a spinach olive and something calzone, dirty fries with extra Tofu rashers, vegan cheese and garlic flatbread and a chocolate orange tart for dessert. All of the food was incredible and the prices are fab, the beer was great too!
Read moreChef came out with a food and was chatty and friendly bloke who made the experience all the better!
Pros: Best food, Good prices, Friendly pub
Cons: Not the best choice of beers, but enough.
Guest
ellsabellsa
Points +16
Great vegan food, great atmosphere, brilliant staff and COVID safe - Edit
Great service from two lovely guys. Found the restaurant when looking for vegan pub grub in Oxford when we visited and they were excellent about being COVID secure. We were greeted by a long haired, bearded gentleman who was very helpful and nice in explaining the pubs new procedures in keeping safe. Led us to our table and was very polite and speedy in getting our food out. Good generous portions which always helps and a mushroom pie and apple pie to die for! The other guy who was serving and at the bar was very friendly and chatty. Lovely atmosphere, very safe and secure but made you feel like you were in a normal laid back pub in not so weird times!
Read moreFantastic and vast vegan menu with lots of choice.
Guest
agd3000
Points +477
Lovely pub food - Edit
This little pub on the edge of Oxford is full veggie and many vegan items, all clearly marked. Standouts are the Philly cheese steak, and the healthy portions of fries.
Read morePros: Big portions, Philly cheese steak.
Cons: Zero parking on site, decore needs an overhaul
Guest
JAHark
Points +226
Straightforward tasty food - Edit
Straightforward menu of uncomplicated "pub" food.Intetesting Messy chips for £5.50 was a huge quantity which could serve two! Cosy warm small pub in a residential street.
Read moreGuest
thecampers
Points +21
Lovely veggie pub - Edit
Great choice of food, good portion sizes and great atmosphere. Nice fire for cold/wet winter nights and great back garden for sunny days.
Read moreGuest
mrinank.sharma
Points +93
Huge portions - Edit
Nice food with good portion sizes
Read moreGuest
Icthyo
Points +2346
My favourite pub - Edit
Whenever I'm in Oxford, I love to go to Gardener's Arms, both for the lovely veggie food and for the comfortable atmosphere. They were Oxford's first vegetarian pub, and offer lots of vegan options, including burgers (I like to add tofu rashers and all toppings), curries, and hot dogs. There is always a vegan ale on tap.
Read moreThe pub also offers events such as quiz night and steam punk themed parties
Guest
AnneCh
Points +122
Great pub grub - Edit
Really enjoyed this family/ dog friendly pub and its all veggie/vegan menu. Plenty to choose from, good portion sizes, tasty pub food, great music too. Went early evening and found service to be quick and friendly.
Read moreGuest
BertGroß
Points +16
Had a great time! - Edit
We came right before they stopped serving food an had to choose very quickly. But I guess what ever you order from the menue will be delicious. Very good choice of vegan options! The food came very fast.
Read moreI can recommend the vegan burger (comes with fries/chips & you can choose all your toppings and sauces)!
The atmosphere is very nice and the beer/cider too!
Please come here and try it yourself. You won't regret it!
Pros: Only vegetarian and vegan dishes!
Guest
StephenJ
Points +35
Great pub - Edit
Very good vegan selection. The menu is better than what shows on the website. Food is excellent, the beer too. Will definitely come back.
Read moreGuest
JamesEarle
Points +168
Meat free ale house - Edit
Stopped off for dinner in oxford on a road trip and found this place. Has the most reviews locally for a good reason. Clearly the most hipster place to hang out. It’s all beards, ale, bicycles, vinyl records etc. Loved it, wish it was nearer home.
Read moreGuest
ViolaAtzeni
Points +74
Amazing - Edit
Read moreHappy andò friendly stuff, the backyard si lovely, good and originale atmosphere inside.
Guest
VegoChouffe
Points +840
Amazing pie - Edit
We initially wanted to try out Happy Friday Kitchen whilst we were in Oxford, but unfortunately it was too out of the way, so we opted for this place instead and were pleasantly surprised! Only vegetarian, but they offered vegan cheese and had a fairly large vegan menu (there was a vegan alternative for most of the vegetarian dishes). Really delicious food, especially the mushroom pie 💚
Read moreGuest
Kelcy
Points +263
Great pub food and atmosphere with a vegetarian food - Edit
Great little pub that is just barely off the main drag in Oxford on Plantation Road (not to be confused with a pub by the same name on North Parade). Everything is vegetarian and most can be made vegan by requesting it. No call ahead seating and dinner isn't served til after 5, but we were able to find a spot on a Saturday night.
Read moreI had a southern fried burger and my wife had a pot pie. We shared a hummus appetizer and all were great.
I'm here for a few nights and will definitely come back.
Guest
CatharineMarie
Points +569
Watch out for non-veg drinks! - Edit
Nice pub - cosy and warm. I went for the southern fried style burger but it wasn’t southern fried at all. It was like a big chicken nugget - still nice but not southern fried - it didn’t have the seasoning or crispy coating that would make something southern fried so that was disappointing as I would have gone for something else had I known. Hummus and pita and garlic bread to start were all nice. Calzones that others had looked really nice too - crispy and cheesy. I would definitely go back and try some other food. However, I do find it misleading for a so called “vegetarian” pub to have non-vegetarian drinks like Crabbies. What’s so nice about veggie pubs is that it should be easy to order both drinks and food. Even a lot of non-veggie places are at least labeling their drinks as vegan friendly these days so this was really disappointing and one to look out for.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Vegan cheese, Cosy
Cons: Drinks aren’t all vegetarian/vegan and no labels, Southern fried burger wasn’t southern fried
Guest
PrincessPudding
Points +249
Nice atmosphere - Edit
The gardener’s arms is a cozy little pub well worth a visit. I can’t recommend the actual food, which has never been good the three times I’ve tried it, but I still appreciate the concept of this place.
Read morePros: Beer garden , Location
Cons: Food is not great
Guest
Layra
Points +720
Simply amazing. - Edit
Very nice pub with a cosy decor and atmosphere. Staff was super friendly and the menu is extremely interesting: everything is vegetarian but there are lots of vegan options, from burgers, to curries, to a pot pie, to hod dogs. I can personally say that the vegan chilli hot dog is delicious and undeniably filling. The place is also carnivor approved: my friend (not even vegetarian) loved the vegan burger!!
Read more2nd time visiting: Since I had been to this pub once before and I had really liked it, I went back during my last visit to Oxford. This time I got the vegan burger, which was good, even though it didn't make my top ten list of vegan burgers. I found it a tiny bit dry and could have had a bit more flavour.
Updated from previous review on 2018-03-27
Guest
falldog
Points +24
Oxford's greatest pub - Edit
Unrivalled vegan kitchen in Oxford, thanks to the many talents of the head chef. The bar is likewise adroitly run and the whole pub is fantastically friendly and a great place to spend any evening.
Read moreAs time goes by, it seems as though more and more vegan food appears on the menu; we are yet to order a meal that isn't delicious. If we had to choose favourites, we'd recommend the Southern fried chicken burger, the vegan Calzone, and the chilli dog (all with spicy fries, of course!)
And if you are around on Sunday nights, it's quiz time (wheyy!)
Pros: Fully veggie, The most satisfying vegan food in Oxford, Hot sauce and spicy fries
Guest
For Members
Why was my review removed? Guidelines for writing a review View our privacy policyFor Business Owners
Claim this business
See inaccurate information? Submit an update here Link to this page from your site See an unfair review? View full terms & conditionsThis page has been viewed 0 times.