Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant - Oxford

Stuart

It’s good. Not great, but at least good. The location is fabulous, central, a little bit social and on a bright day, it makes for a cheery atmosphere.

Across the six of us, we had everything including the cream tea, and everyone was happy - or looked it.

The waiter forgot our coffee order and it was hard to get their attention even though it wasn’t busy. But because it feels roomy and there’s lots of space with a high ceiling and sky views, maybe it was busy and I didn’t realize.

The prices are fair and so all in all, I’d say this is a safe bet for a nice meal that you won’t talk about for years.

Barry S.

We stopped here at the beginning of our visit to Oxford, starting at the Ashmolean Museum.
Rooftop restaurant, really nice views of the surrounding buildings.
We stuck with lattes and desserts, and we very happy with the food and the service.
A nice place for a break in your busy day !

Patrick

The Ashmolean is a fantastic museum in the heart of Oxford; the restaurant is a nice pitstop when browsing through decades of history. We've had amazing weather when visiting, so the rooftop terrace is a great opportunity to enjoy the weather with a view over the rooftops.

As for the food, for a premium size, the portion size and quality is fairly average. We've had the olives and sourdough bread for starters which were both a bit disappointing. The lemon chicken was nice, but for £8 quite a small portion, even for a starter.

All in all, worth stopping by if you're visiting the museum. Solely for food and drinks, there might be better places around.

Juliet B.

Had a fabulous solo "artist date" here. Was made to feel very welcome and given a wonderful table with view of the rooftops. The service from Lesley was *brilliant*. Everything beautifully timed and I didn't have to wait ages for the bill (as that sometimes seems to happen).

The wine was crisp and cold. The food was just wonderful. Light yet tasty with superb ingredients. The vegan burrata especially delicious. Tasted just like the real thing.

The roof deck in the sunshine was a piece of heaven and loved the big bright interior of the restaurant. I will be coming back lots!

Igor E. [.

Food wasn't bad at at all, but portions were really small. Not worth the price... Ambiance was ok, not bad, but nothing special.. they also add 'discretionary' 10% service charge, so tip is in, regardless... All in all, £110 for lunch for three, including wine and tip/service charge, is a bit too much overkill..

George C.

Very decent tea and cake, excellent views and amazing service. Situated on top of the museum.

Snezhana G.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at the rooftop restaurant and was thoroughly impressed with the entire experience. The ambiance was delightful, offering stunning views that perfectly complemented the exquisite meal.
I must extend a special thanks to Matheus, who provided exceptional service throughout. He was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and made excellent recommendations. His friendly demeanor and professional attitude truly enhanced our dining.

I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning soon.

Anne-Charlotte B.

We went for the afternoon tea: savoury very good, Vegan option good as well. However, sweets did not taste fresh. Don’t come at 4pm as you will be rushed out before your scones pass your throat.