Arbequina
A tapas bar converted from an old pharmacy on Cowley Road, blending Spanish classics with Middle Eastern flavors, listed in the Michelin Guide.
Michelin describes this place as relaxed, bustling, and bohemian, retaining the stainless steel counter of the old pharmacy. The menu is short, combining Spanish classics with Middle Eastern flavors. Frequently mentioned dishes include the onion and potato tortilla, beetroot borani, pan con tomate, and sardines. The wine list focuses on Spanish wines, alongside cocktails and natural wines. Ordering two to three plates per person is recommended, and some dishes are vegetarian. It is open only a few days a week, so booking ahead via their official website or by phone is highly recommended. Located on Cowley Road, it is about a 15-minute walk from the city center. A new branch at the Covered Market is open during the day starting November 15.
Opening hours
Cowley Road: Thu & Fri 17:00-22:00, Sat 12:00-22:00 (kitchen closed 14:45-16:30); Sun-Wed Closed
Nearby sights
- Punting on the River Cherwell
- Magdalen College, Oxford
- University of Oxford Botanic Garden
- Merton College, Oxford
- New College, Oxford
- Christ Church Meadow
- University Church of St Mary the Virgin
- Turf Tavern