Old Parsonage Hotel
Drop your bags at this 17th-century bolthole, which feels more like a private country house than a city hotel. Sip a loose-leaf tea by the roaring fireplace in the library before heading out. It is cozy, intellectual luxury done exactly right.
Duke Humfrey's Library
Step into Oxford's oldest reading room, a space normally restricted to scholars. Under the dark, hand-painted oak ceilings, you will feel the weight of centuries of history. It is especially atmospheric as the winter afternoon light begins to fade through the gothic windows.
No.1 Ship Street
Skip the tourist traps for this sharp, independent bistro tucked down a historic side street. Order a dozen Jersey rock oysters and the dry-aged ribeye, paired with a remarkably good Cabernet. It is lively, unpretentious, and perfectly timed for your evening show.
New Theatre Oxford
Take your seats for 'The Holiday' with a full live orchestra translating Hans Zimmer’s warm, nostalgic score. Hearing the strings swell in real-time brings a whole new depth to the ultimate cozy season film. It is pure festive escapism in a beautiful setting.
The Alice
Wind down the night under the high, pastel-hued ceilings of this strikingly redesigned space inside The Randolph. The cocktails are inventive, referencing local history without being gimmicky. Sink into the pink velvet banquettes and raise a glass to a perfect winter night.
