The Library is an independent pub on Oxford's vibrant Cowley Road (182 Cowley Road, OX4 1UE), open since 2011. Its downstairs bar is a dedicated live-music room hosting local, national and international acts plus weekly DJ nights, while the cosy front bar, intimate back room and beer garden cover the rest. There's a wide range of craft beers and spirits and small-plate dishes made to order. Past bookings span indie, rock and alternative acts, making it a genuine grassroots stage in east Oxford's busiest cultural strip.
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The Library is an independent pub on Oxford's vibrant Cowley Road (182 Cowley Road, OX4 1UE), open since 2011. Its downstairs bar is a dedicated live-music room hosting local, national and international acts plus weekly DJ nights, while the cosy front bar, intimate back room and beer garden cover the rest. There's a wide range of craft beers and spirits and small-plate dishes made to order. Past bookings span indie, rock and alternative acts, making it a genuine grassroots stage in east Oxford's busiest cultural strip.
03 — Find The Library
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182 Cowley Rd,
Oxford OX4 1UE
Oxford OX4 1UE
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182 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UE
Address182 Cowley Rd
AreaOxford
PostcodeOX4 1UE
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The nearest station is Oxford (rail station), about 1.5 miles away - a taxi or bus is the easier last leg. The Library is in Oxford — use OX4 1UE for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
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