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A Modern British Brasserie set over two floors. With Champagne, oyster bar and private dining.

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Summary

£69
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3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “backstreet gem in the centre of Oxford” is “such a nice place to eat”, with a “very nice ambience, like a traditional small French bistro”, “relaxed service”, and an “old favourites-type menu with one or two twists”, featuring “particularly well cooked but not adventurous dishes” (including “absolutely perfect fish”). Top Tip – “the daily special lunch for £16.50 is the best-value set price menu in town”.

Summary

£68
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A real find in central Oxford” – this “small backstreet restaurant” not far from the Ashmolean wins nothing but praise from its very large local fan club. “Good-quality food (well cooked rather than inspired)” is central to its appeal, but it’s an all-rounder with service that’s “fully engaged without being familiar”, a “relaxing” setting, and a “thoughtful choice of wines at reasonable mark-ups”. Top Tip – “the fixed-price lunch is the best deal in Oxford”.

Summary

£61
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4
Very Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Classic bistro food”“delicious and beautifully presented, amid a good ambience” – makes this a handy venue for a meal, an easy walk from the Ashmolean Museum in the city centre; the set lunch is particularly good value.

Summary

£56
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3
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2
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3
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* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

A “cosy restaurant with excellent food in the centre of Oxford, with a particular focus on seafood” and a Gallic touch to its brasserie cooking, as well as a stylish green-walled interior and dedicated bars for cocktails AND Champagne/oysters. It’s “well worth a visit”, especially at lunch when the “prix fixe menu always delivers, and is a steal at about £12 for two courses”.

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1 Ship Street, Oxford, OX1 3DA

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Reviews of No.1 Ship Street Restaurant in OX1, Oxford by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of No.1 Ship Street restaurant.
Wendy F
Very enjoyable for lunch on a rainy day ...
Reviewed 3 months, 13 days ago

"Very enjoyable for lunch on a rainy day "

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£11.00 £21.00 £5.00 £8.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £25.00
Filter Coffee £4.00
Extras  
Bread £0.00
Service 12.50%
1 Ship Street, Oxford, OX1 3DA
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑9 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑9 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑9 pm
Thursday12 pm‑9 pm
Friday12 pm‑10 pm
Saturday12 pm‑10 pm
SundayCLOSED

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