The Black Boy offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with free breakfast, a garden to unwind in, and a bar for socializing. Enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant or connect to WiFi in public areas. Guests rave about the helpful staff.
91 Old High Street, Headington, Oxford, England, OX3 9HT
What's nearby
John Radcliffe Hospital - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Oxford Brookes University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Churchill Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
University of Oxford - 9 min drive - 4.3 km
Getting around
Oxford (OXF) - 25 min drive
Oxford Parkway Station - 22 min drive
Haddenham & Thame Parkway Station - 25 min drive
Oxford Station - 27 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 17 min walk
White Horse - 14 min walk
Heavenly Desserts Oxford - 7 min walk
Mediterranean Fish Bar - 4 min drive
Cafe Bonjour - 6 min walk
About this property
The Black Boy
At The Black Boy, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of University of Oxford and Thames River. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Languages
English
More about this property
VISIBILITY
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
Free offsite parking nearby
Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
LOB_HOTELS
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Cycling nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
Wedding services
Facilities
Garden
ROOM
Room amenities
More
Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Black Boy Pub Hotel Oxford
Black Boy Pub Hotel
Black Boy Pub Oxford
The Black Boy Oxford
The Black Boy Pub Hotel
The Black Boy Guesthouse
The Black Boy Guesthouse Oxford
HELP_OUTLINE
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Black Boy?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Black Boy?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Boy?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Black Boy and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. The Black Boy also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Black Boy?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Black Boy like?
The Black Boy is a short 9-minute walk from Nuffield Health - The Manor Hospital Oxford and 11 minutes' walk from John Radcliffe Hospital.
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The Black Boy Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Service staff
Breakfast
Food
Restaurant
Pub
Towns
Bed
Public transport
Drinks
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and wonderful with a good choice of options. (19 reviews)
The restaurant served delicious food, offered a good variety of options, and provided excellent breakfasts. (7 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2025
always love this hotel.
asha
asha, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 22, 2025
Very clean, smallish room, comfortable bed. Climate control and window options appreciated. Nice restaurant and bar. Attractive patio for drinks out back. Nice atmosphere, friendly service and very good breakfast
Thomas
Thomas, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2025
Excellent stay, lovely food and friendly service. It’s great base to get into Oxford.
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2023
A very relaxing stay, staff very friendly with excellent breakfast
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2025
Very nice all round
Very nice all round. Great room and great food. Would recommend
Chris
Chris, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 18, 2025
Nice place in Oxford with good breakfast and Parking
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 6, 2023
Lovely staff, excellent breakfast.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2025
Excellent place to stay
Lovely place to stay very clean room as well presented had all the immunities the place itself is very nice staff very friendly and the breakfast was excellent. Couldn’t fault it in any way
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2023
A bed & breakfast that far exceeded our expectations. Will stay here again.
Peyman
Peyman, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Wonderful facility with delightful staff.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2024
The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was wonderful and artfully presented (both breakfast and dinner in the dining room). We thought our accommodations were very nice.
Kristen
Kristen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2024
Oxford overnight
Nicely renovated pub with comfortable room. Had even fresh flowers in the room which was a nice touch. Staff friendly and helpful and food was good.
Gerard
Gerard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 17, 2023
Lovely pub stay. The room was very comfortable, forecourt parking, public transport short walk away. Breakfast included.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
Friendly and great Customer Service
This is a lovely thoughtfully styled hotel. The staff are all genuinely friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable and clean. Decent water pressure in the shower. Generous supply of tea/coffee in room. Variety of tasty options on the dinner menu. The Full English Breakfast is a must have. Good central location for sightseeing. Would highly recommend and definitely would return.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2023
Lovely place to stay in Oxford
A lovely place to stay in Oxford. Easy to get into town, and a nice neighbourhood around the pub (pictured, and easy walking distance to the famous shark house!). Good food and numerous choices. Room was clean and comfortable
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2023
Excellent place to stay
What a great find. We were going back & forth to JR from Reading but decided to stay over as it saves time and The Black Boy was excellent- staff so helpful and friendly, food was amazing and our room lovely - we will be going back.
Joanne
Joanne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2024
Loved it !
Antoni
Antoni, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2022
Really great place to stop overnight. Lovely restaurant with delicious range of food on the menu. Greeted by friendly staff who were helpful.
Lovely breakfast in the morning. Rooms were lovely.
ANNA
ANNA, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2023
Short Break
Thoroughly enjoyable stay. No issues. Comfortable room great food and drink
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 13, 2023
Super friendly host; made the whole stay so pleasurable and relaxing! Thanks!
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2023
Has character.
Staff excellent.
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2023
Lovely stay
We stayed here for one night and had a really lovely stay. Everyone was super friendly and helpful, the room was lovely and had everything we needed; really comfy bed, tv, bottled water, kettle, plenty of tea-bags, coffee machine and hairdryer. Breakfast was delicious and we had a great meal in the pub in the evening. Would love to return.
Lee
Lee, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2022
Amazing service, very happy
georgia
georgia, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2023
Hidden Gem
We stayed at The Black Boy, Headington, hidden away on the outskirts of Oxford and a cheap taxi ride into town. From the moment we arrived the manager and her staff were so welcoming and really helpful. Atmosphere was great, room comfy and breakfast lovely. Would recommend!
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 28, 2024
Nice place deep in Oxford neighbourhood. Not much around to walk to. Food was good and parking easy. Recommend if you have business in neighborhood. 1 to 1.4 hrs to LHR