Arbequina in Oxford: photos, reviews, menu

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Selected: Good cooking

Arbequina in Oxford offers a delightful dining experience where European, Mediterranean, and Spanish flavors come alive. With a moderate price point of 31 GBP per person, it's perfect for those special celebrations like anniversaries. The diverse menu includes an array of mouth-watering options, from delectable beef and chicken dishes to flavorful tapas, seafood, and vegetarian delights.

Guests rave about the must-try tortilla, octopus, and chorizo, alongside other staples like the ibérico and tempura fig. The warm welcome from the attentive and accommodating staff enhances the experience, ensuring an excellent service that caters to various dietary needs.

Dine al fresco and pair your meal with exquisite wines, cocktails, or draft beers to soak in the lovely atmosphere highlighted by its beautiful decor. With a 4.7 rating on Google, Arbequina stands out as a highly recommended destination for foodies looking to embrace a bit of Spanish flair in the heart of Oxford.

Price

$$$$ 31 GBP

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

European, Mediterranean, Spanish, Vegetarian

Services

Reservations available, Outdoor seating

Offering

Serving alcohol

Payment

Payment by credit card

Dishes and Beverages

Discover the standout dishes and unique drinks that define Arbequina menu.

Beef
Beer
Cakes
Cheese
Chicken
Chocolate
Coffee
Draft beer
Fish
Fruitcake
Lamb
Meat
Pies
Pork
Bird
Shrimp
Salads
Salami
Sausages
Seafood
Steaks
Tapas

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

James Street west

Bus stop 407 m walk

The Plain

Bus stop 167 m walk

Stockmore Street

Bus stop 121 m walk

St Clements Street (Stop A)

Bus stop 188 m walk

Glebe Street

Bus stop 283 m walk

Union Street

Bus stop 449 m walk

4.7

based on 631 review

Google

4.7/5 631 review

Lisa Morgan

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Thanks so much to the fabulous waitress who looked after our upstairs group so well on Saturday night! She was very careful to advise which dishes were suitable for my friend with lactose intolerance. Excellent food- proper Spanish dishes and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it, thanks very much

Ambivert Hero

Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 1

lovely food but very dark atmosphere (ie you can’t se your food) and service is a bit off hand

John Stobbs

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

We were wandering up the Cowley Road looking for somewhere to eat in a pleasant summer's evening. Walking past Arbequina we were immediately attracted by the relaxed atmosphere and the excellent looking food. We were lucky to get a table outside as a couple were just leaving. The terrace tables are quite well set back from the busy Cowley Road and the vibe was friendly and fun. Our expectations for a good meal were surpassed: the food was delicious as were the beer and the Basque cider (the pouring of which was elegantly demonstrated by the owner). The service was friendly and efficient. The tapas were original and varied: we had four dishes between the two of us, followed by two (shared) desserts. It was not cheap but really good quality. We were delighted to hear that they are planning to open a branch in the Covered Market.Highly recommended!

Arbequina in Oxford