The Head of the River, Oxford — Oxford

Restaurant · Oxford

The Head of the River, Oxford

4.2 (3,443 reviews)
££ 📍 Folly Brg, St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 4LB

About The Head of the River, Oxford

A mixed-age group can settle in here without much fuss, since there's a kids' menu for the fussier end of the table and high chairs for anyone still in one. Step-free buggy access means you're not hauling a pram up steps at the door, which makes a real difference on the way in with a baby carrier and a toddler in tow. Gluten-free options are there too, so a child with a coeliac diagnosis or a wheat-free grown-up isn't stuck with chips. Noise sits at a moderate level — enough background hum that a bit of chatter from your table won't stand out.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Likely
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Vegan options ✓ Likely
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Moderate
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

Tags

#hotel#pub#restaurant
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

The Free Restaurant Activity Packs Your Table Will Love

A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.

  • Colouring
  • Origami
  • Drawing lessons
  • Table questions

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