The Garden
Sun,
ale &
nowhere else to be.
Sheltered, south-facing, made for long summer evenings. One of Cowley's most cherished outdoor spaces.
Est. Cowley
Unpretentious.
Genuinely good.
The Marsh Harrier is a proper community local — not a gastro-pub experience, not a theme bar. Just a well-run, deeply loved neighbourhood pub that takes its ale seriously.
We hold Master Cellarman status — your pint will be perfectly kept, served at the right temperature, and taste exactly as the brewer intended.
Cowley · Oxford · OX4 2HH
One of the best Sunday roasts in Oxford.
Ales & The Cellar
A perfect pint,
every single time.
Rotating guest ales
New casks every week, sourced from the best regional breweries.
Years serving Cowley
A fixture of the community. Known, trusted, and genuinely loved.
Master Cellarman award
Recognised for maintaining the highest standard of cask ale.
Status
Master Cellarman
The Marsh Harrier
Cellarmanship isn't a given.
Master Cellarman status is awarded to pubs that maintain the highest standards of cask ale storage, conditioning, and service. It means every pint you're served has been looked after properly — from the brewery to your glass.
When to find us
Opening Hours
The Marsh Harrier, Cowley
Day
Bar · Kitchen
Monday
–
Kitchen: 6–9pm
Tuesday
–
Kitchen: noon–3pm & 6–9pm
Wednesday
–
Kitchen: noon–3pm & 6–9pm
Thursday
–
Kitchen: noon–3pm & 4–9pm
Friday
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Kitchen: noon–3pm & 4–9pm
Saturday
–
Kitchen: noon–3pm & 4–9pm
Sunday
–
Kitchen: 12pm–4pm roast & 5–8pm pizza
Roasts 12pm–4pm · Pizzas only 5–8pm
Hours may vary on bank holidays. Call ahead to confirm.
Students & NHS
10% off your bill — just show ID at the bar.
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@themarshharrier
Find Us
Come on in.
40 Marsh Road, OX4 2HH
Address
The Marsh Harrier40 Marsh Road
Cowley, Oxford
OX4 2HH
Getting Here
Bus — Multiple routes — see below
Cycle — Bike parking available outside
Scooter — Scooter parking on Marsh Road
Car — Street parking on Marsh Road, plus Cowley Marsh Park a 2-min walk away
Bus routes
- 1Oxford ↔ Blackbird Leys
- 5Oxford Rail Station ↔ Cowley ↔ Blackbird Leys
- 5AOxford City Centre ↔ Minchery Farm
- 10Oxford ↔ John Radcliffe Hospital
- 11Oxford ↔ Watlington
- 100Oxford City Centre ↔ Wood Farm ↔ JR Hospital
- N1Night bus Oxford ↔ Blackbird Leys
We also hire the pub for private events — birthdays, corporate dos, wakes, and everything in between. Get in touch to find out more.
Get in touch
Bookings &
enquiries.
Got a question, want to book a table, or thinking about hiring the pub for a private event? Drop us a message and we'll come back to you within 24 hours.
Or call us on 01865 718225.