Jude the Obscure is a characterful pub at 54 Walton Street in the bohemian Jericho quarter of Oxford (OX2 6AE), opened in 1871 as the Prince of Wales and renamed in 1995 in tribute to Thomas Hardy. It is a genuine live-music room with a top in-house PA system and guitar and keyboard provided if needed, hosting open mic nights plus a regular run of spoken word and musical performances — from poetry recitals to jazz and country improvisations, and Irish folk sessions on Sunday afternoons (2-5pm). A heated, lit courtyard rounds out the offer.
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Jude the Obscure is a characterful pub at 54 Walton Street in the bohemian Jericho quarter of Oxford (OX2 6AE), opened in 1871 as the Prince of Wales and renamed in 1995 in tribute to Thomas Hardy. It is a genuine live-music room with a top in-house PA system and guitar and keyboard provided if needed, hosting open mic nights plus a regular run of spoken word and musical performances — from poetry recitals to jazz and country improvisations, and Irish folk sessions on Sunday afternoons (2-5pm). A heated, lit courtyard rounds out the offer.
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54 Walton St,
Oxford OX2 6AE
Oxford OX2 6AE
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54 Walton St, Oxford OX2 6AE
Address54 Walton St
AreaOxford
PostcodeOX2 6AE
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The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. You'll find Jude The Obscure in Oxford; OX2 6AE is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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