In England, pubs serve as neighborhood watering holes where everyone knows your name. Meet the new gathering spot on Fayetteville St. in Downtown Raleigh, The Oxford Gastro Pub, where the General Manager, Daniel Sartain, carries on this tradition. Here, the food is more important than a typical pub. You can expect a nice dinner that will not break the bank. The dining room, while elegant, is not stuffy; its all about comfort. With all the different types of people living in Raleigh, the doors are wide open to everyone. Versatility is key, down to the price point on the menu.
Years ago, Daniel tended bar on Glenwood South and has watched the area grow. Though acknowledging Raleigh as one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, Daniel describes this summer in Raleigh as quiet. He expects that Sept – Dec will really show where we are economically. “The foot traffic and energy is way higher than it used to be a couple of years ago. In the past at 5:00 the street was dead. Now, at 4:30 you cant find a parking spot”.
The Oxford offers
Daily line-up:
Tuesday – Raleigh Rockstar Event
Wednesday – Live Music, Jazz 7-9pm
Thursday – Live Music, Acoustic 10pm-2am
Friday – Live Music, 10pm-2am
Saturday – Live Music, 10pm-2am
Brunch on Saturday & Sunday
Food & drink specials:
Everyday – Half price appetizers 2-6pm
Weekly specials – http://www.oxfordraleigh.com/weeklyspecials.html
The Oxford is located at 319 Fayetteville Street in Downtown Raleigh, ph: 919.832.6622. They’re open Sun – Wed 11am to 12am (midnight), and Thurs – Sat 11am-2am. Visit them on the web at www.OxfordRaleigh.com.
