Large and generally packed out. A wide ranging of seating and standing spaces and a beer garden. Also, the upstairs rooms are huge.

Typical Oxford prices but a good atmosphere and meeting place for a night out.

They also do quality food.

The kind of place you can go and bump into half of Oxford (if you want to!).

Apparently this place used to be a bit of a dump but I was impressed with the smart decor and it feel quite upmarket. I've been warned that it can get full of football fans and rowdy students, so if that's not your thing, maybe keep it for the university holidays and non-sporting nights.

It specialises in European beers and has a good wine selection, although you certainly pay for what you get, at around £3.50 for some pints!

They offer a roast on Sunday but this is fairly limited, so flexibility is key. Vegetarians can get veggie sausages, which are apparently pretty good, made of root vegetables and with a red wine jus. They actually do Yorkshire pudding properly here, in a big tray, rather than those little round ones which have taken over the world. Not so great if you get a middle bit though, I suppose.

As for non-vegetarian, the choice is limited to beef or lamb. This comes with a combination of Yorkshire pudding, mash, parsnips, peas, broccoli and potatoes. They sometimes run out of mash and replace with peas or beans, but don't always warn you. I have heard of other things running out too, but being told after ordering.

Food costs under a tenner but is still quite expensive compared to the two for £6 type deals that so many nearby places do. Still, if you're into your unusual beers or wines, it's probably worth checking out.

The Cape of Good Hope is one of Oxford's finest bars. With two stories finding a table is almost never a problem and the pub always has a good feel to it. Most bars in Oxford attract students but because of the prices this bar tends to attract the professional class. A good location to start a Cowley Road pub crawl!

This pub had a shaky start, emerging from the much beloved Pub Ox. But has gone from strength from strength. Fully utilising the space on offer, the pub has created a sophisticated dinning and drink atmosphere with out being snobby. Choose from a massive range of off the beaten track beers, and extensive wine list. The food, although a little on the pricey side for pub food, is fantastic. And with live jazz and exceedingly comfy seating, this is one of my favourite places in Oxford.

REVIEW IN ONE LINE: Jazzy, Chilled, Hip Cats