The Tile Shop Alehouse — Restaurant in Oxford

I was initially quite taken with the ‘tile shop’ The beer was well kept and they obviously had a great knowledge on local breweries. The atmosphere is a little odd, a mixture between a living room a cafe and a bar. Unfortunately when some ‘locals’ arrived the landlords attitude changed. I suddenly felt unwelcome, turns out I shouldn’t be talking on my phone outside sat at a table… certainly not about my medical issues. I was having a final relaxing pint before the operation tomorrow and the moment was ruined. I am about to have my hip removed for a third time in 2 months. The landlord was requesting I ‘stand up and walk across the road to talk’ not particularly sympathetic to my battered hip… To summarise the beer was great! But unfortunately the atmosphere was odd when I arrived, by the time I left it was toxic. Maybe I was over sensitive, but I feel that it could’ve been communicated a lot more gently. Disappointed as I feel the place had potential. I saw no signage in the bar regarding no phones, and was actually encouraged to answer my phone when I was talking to the landlord stood at the bar. But when I answer my phone outside 5 mins later...

An absolute haven. I sought them out, knowing i may need them on my visit to the area. They did not disappoint. A friendly welcome, decent beers and good chat and music all in a splendidly tiled setting. Thank you Theo, Harry, Ian, Kevin, Edward and numerous others for getting me through a hard week. I stole a beer mat and am not sorry. If i find myself back in Headington, i shall...

A rare oasis in Windmill Road this Alehouse has all a discerning drinker could want. The Ridgeway beer is fantastic, so much so I popped in for one and stayed for 3 more!! If you crave a pub where good beer and conversation is prioritized over loud music and TV sports then The Tile...