The Head of the River, Oxford

12/10/2026

As the nights are drawing in, why not find something cozy to do? Our weekly Pub Quiz is perfect and it’s STARTING TONIGHT!
🗓️ Every Monday
❓ Different rounds
🥈 bottle of fizz 🍾
🥇 £40 bar tab
💰 Chance to win the cash pot which rolls over if not won!

08/10/2026

That’s right! You asked, we delivered! Our weekly pub quiz is BACK! Multiple prizes🏅 and weekly cash jackpot 💰
🗓️ Monday
🕖 7pm
👥 Maximum of 6 in a team
🤑 £1pp

06/10/2026

Moving into autumn is not an excuse for boring drinks! Summer Spritz might be on its way out but Autumn Tipples are IN! 🍁

Here you can see (L-R) Maple Old Fashioned, Ginger Mule and Apple Strudel! Which sounds like your favourite?

05/10/2026

It’s this month! Our murder-mystery dining experience is back and perfectly timed for Halloween celebrations! 🎃 🔪
Be sure to book your table via the link in our bio as it’s likely to be a sell-out! 🕯️

02/10/2026

Sunday is on its way. Gather your people, book the table and indulge in good times and great food! 🍽️

Head to https://www.headoftheriveroxford.co.uk/food/menus to browse the menu and book your spot! See you Sunday 👋🏽

01/10/2026

Happy folks! We’ve had the lovely Cane Corso Dempsey (left, age 6) and Airedale Terrier Stanley (right,age 5) enjoying the sun in the garden alongside their treats 🦴 and refreshments 💦 As we come into autumn, don’t forget we are dog friendly in our bar too!!
What handsome chaps! 😍

25/09/2026

Thank you SO much to Experience Oxfordshire for the fantastic review! It means so much to us! 🫶🏾

24/09/2026

We’re very proud and greatly appreciate being featured as one of Oxfordshire’s best restaurants for waterside dining by SquareMeal in quite a comprehensive cover of the county! 🫶🏾 🍽️
You can read it here:

Riverside dining rooms to Cotswolds gastropubs, special occasion to affordable eats, these are the Oxfordshire restaurants to have on your radar right now.

19/09/2026

Ale of the week is currently Fuller's HSB, 4.8%. Our premium dark ale with rich, soft-fruit flavors similar to Dundee cake, malt, raisin, toffee, and a long, dry, bitter finish.

Also, it qualifies in our ‘Only in a Pub’ promotion! 🍺
Download the Magic Stamp app and locate the Fuller’s Cask Ale Week loyalty card.
Buy a pint of Fuller’s, Gale’s or Dark Star Cask Ale
Get a staff member to stamp your phone screen to add a stamp
Complete the loyalty card to receive a FREE PINT 🍺

13/09/2026

It’s finally looking like Sunday Roast weather! Perfect timing as we’ve improved our roast offering: all roast now come with cauliflower cheese 🧀 (unless you’re vegan and you go for the plant-based option) and we’ve got a few new dishes for you!

PSA: we get BUSY so always recommend booking a table to avoid disappointment! Head to https://www.headoftheriveroxford.co.uk/food/menus

12/07/2026

With the summer holidays just around the corner, now's the time to start planning your staycation.

Whether you're craving a city break or a countryside escape, you'll find the perfect place to unwind.

Find your perfect stay - https://fulle.rs/hotels

29/06/2026

Game, set… pub? 🎾🍓🍻
Wimbledon Championships start today, and we’ll be serving up the best summer sport vibes in the sunshine.

27/06/2026

Despite Tuesday's performance, confidence seems high for England to win it all! Join us tonight as Tuchel’s men take on Panama.
Does England have your vote?

Head to the link in our bio to find your local for the game tonight.

23/06/2026

Tonight's plans? Sorted.

The World Cup group stages continue as England take on Ghana at 9pm. Head to your local Fuller's a little early, enjoy dinner and a pint, then settle in for all the action.

Find your local: https://fulle.rs/3PSUrGo

21/06/2026

However Father’s Day looks for you, there’s always a seat at the pub.
Come by for a roast and a pint.

19/06/2026

There’s MUCH more going on in our pubs than you might think.
Live music. Quiz nights. Theatre in the garden. Big sporting moments and family-friendly garden parties all at your local.
See what’s coming up near you. Link in bio.

18/06/2026

Folc’s Pinot Noir Rosé, produced and bottled in England, is the perfect accompaniment for the English summer… best enjoyed in your nearest Fuller’s garden. As part of our English W**e Month celebrations, you can buy a small glass of any English W**e for £7.50 throughout June.

Plus, working with brands such as .folc – who have developed more lightweight packaging while working hard to promote soil health and biodiversity as part of their w**emaking philosophy – means we can offer you delicious w**e that has less impact on the planet.

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17/06/2026

Is it coming home? ⚽🍻
England v Croatia on the big screen, tonight at 9pm.
England’s World Cup starts here.
Join us at the pub for the first game.

16/06/2026

Avoid food envy.
Order yourself the steak and chips. Pairs perfectly with a glass of red. 🍷

15/06/2026

“Fancy a pint?”
Three of the best words in the English language.