![]() Ideal Eyes Located in Summertown, provides comprehensive eye exams and friendly staff.and Bevington Road, approximately 5 min walk north of College. Clothing Alterations/Dry Cleaning: The closest dry cleaner to Somerville is at the intersection of Woodstock Rd.If you fancy venturing further in to town then The Varsity Club is worth a visit, go to the roof terrace for views over Oxford’s dreaming spires! The Duke of Cambridge have good happy hour deals, and is located right outside the MCR. We reccomend Raouls, though it can be a bit pricey. Somervillians are spoiled for choice if you are after a good cocktail, being bang in the middle of Jericho.The atmosphere and sangria are guaranteed to make you forget you are in England. Kazbar when the Great British weather is getting you down then venture to Cowley Road, the ‘sunny side of Oxford,’ for some Tapas.Gee’s is on the pricier side, however the setting (a very Instagram worthy glass house on Banbury Road) and food definitely make it worthwhile.The food is second to none and the prices are very reasonable (e.g. Pierre Victoire is an independent French restaurant on Little Clarendon Street.Pizza Artisan Van might not strictly be a ‘quick bite’ as it is located a little walk from college on St Aldates, but they do a great wood fired pizza!.Solomon’s is located about 5 metres closer to college than Hussain’s, so I have my favourite…! Find both around the corner from college on St Giles. Hussain’s – the debate for which is the better kebab van continues. You could pick up a meal deal for around £6. Peppers Burgers located about a ten minute walk up Walton St, Peppers burgers is the perfect lazy meal.See this pub guide (credit Ben Lambert) for a more comprehensive list of Jericho pubs! What more could you want from a pub that is only a few minutes down the road? The Victoria sells good pies and has a big garden.It sells only vegetarian food – though you wouldn’t know the burgers are veggie – and has a lovely beer garden. The Gardeners Arms be careful, there are two, but we mean the one on Plantation Road.Rickety Press is a pub in Jericho that sells reaaallly good food! Go on a Monday for half price burgers, or at lunch time for £5 wood fired pizza!. ![]() ![]() They are open late (until midnight) and sell good bagels, coffees, and cakes, but they are famous for their ice cream. G n’ D’s – one of many across Oxford – is located on Little Clarendon Street just across from Margery Fry.Brew is a little out of the way on North Parade, though it has been said to be ‘the best coffee in Oxford’.Georgina’s is hidden away in the maze that is the Covered Market, this is a great place to grab lunch and catch up with friends.Perfect for rolling out of bed in the morning and grabbing breakfast. Natural Bread Compay on Little Clarendon street, right below Barbara Craig House.The nearest one to Somerville is at the University Club every Wednesday. If you prefer to have the pros do it the closest bike shop to Somerville is Walton Street Cycles although Bike Zone on St Michael’s street is our favourite. If you just need to repair a bike already have there are several do-it-yourself bicycle repair locations where for a small fee a volunteer will guide you through doing your own repairs.If you are after a bike of slightly higher quality then Summertown Cycles offer a good range and customer service!.Oxford Students Swap Shop similarly this facebook page is useful for buying second hand bikes and other household items.This is a good way to pick up a cheap secondhand bike, although quality isn’t guarenteed. Somerville College early in Michaelmas term the lodge auction off any abandoned bicycles from the previous year.Sainsbury’s is located right next door to Tesco which is also handy if Tesco is too busy.Įssential to Oxford living is a good bicycle:.Prices here are slightly cheaper and with a much larger choice this is the place to go for your weekly shop! Tesco is a slightly larger supermarket about a ten minute walk away on Magdalen Street. ![]() With average prices, this is very useful for picking up some milk or a quick evening meal!
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