The Oxford Tavern
1 New Canterbury Road, Petersham NSW 2049, Australia
Why you'll love The Oxford Tavern
- Funky event space perfect spot for mall to large celebrations.
- Convenient location.
- Offers drool-worthy southern American inspired eats, tantalising cocktails & refreshingly stiff drinks.
About the venue
The Drink n’ Dine guys have struck again. The brains behind The Norfolk and the Carrington (among many others) have given the Oxford Tavern a hell of an overhaul, bringing the old bar into the world of irrevent good times, the weekend party zone, and some darn good eats.
These days, the Oxford Tavern is less naked ladies on stage and questionable vibes, more taxidermy animals by the bar and mischievous good times. In short, The Oxford Tavern is now a place we’d like to spend our weekend. Like, the entire weekend.Said bar serves up quality cocktails with an inventive twist, and some quality beers. The irreverent tone of the bar is echoed on the food menu, with a waffle dessert that comes with gloves instead of cutlery, and a slew of hot dogs, burgers, fried chicken, and a fried chicken burger. But you know, done well. There’s even a BBQ in the shady, charming beer garden out the back. Good times indeed.
The Oxford Tavern is found on New Canterbury Road in Petersham, perched right on the corner of Crystal Street/Stanmore Road. Petersham train station is a short walk/stroll/stumble away, for those of you not lucky enough to call the Oxford their local.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an event cost at The Oxford Tavern?
Events at The Oxford Tavern start from 0.
This may be subject to change due to seasonality, day of the week, duration and your specific requirements. For an accurate quote for your event please send an enquiry or contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
What type of events can be hosted at The Oxford Tavern?
The following types of events can be held at The Oxford Tavern:
- 40th Birthday Party
- 50th Birthday Party
- Bar Mitzvah
- Birthday Party
- Bucks Night
- Christening
- Christmas Party
- Cocktail Party
- 30th Birthday Party
- Engagement Party
- Function
- Hens Night
- Networking Event
- Product Launch
- Trivia Night
- End of Financial Year Party
- 21st Birthday Party
- 18th Birthday Party
- Workshop
- Corporate Function
If your specific event type is not on the list, contact one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts and they will check if The Oxford Tavern is able to facilitate your event or will help you find an alternate venue.
How do I find out if The Oxford Tavern is available for my event date?
The best way to find out if The Oxford Tavern is available for your event date is to send an enquiry through or get in contact with one of VenueNow's Event Booking Experts.
Availability at many venues around the country is limited so if your date is flexible, please let the VenueNow team know and the venue may be able to provide a range of dates that suit your needs.
What catering / food and beverage options are available at The Oxford Tavern?
The following food and beverage / catering options are available for guests at The Oxford Tavern:
- Coffee / Tea
- Inhouse Catering
- Bar Tab
For more information regarding food and beverage / catering options, please contact a VenueNow Event Booking Expert.
What steps are involved in booking an event at The Oxford Tavern?
There are a few steps involved in booking an event at The Oxford Tavern and the VenueNow team are here to do the heavy lifting for you.
Firstly, contact the VenueNow team by submitting an enquiry or speaking to one of our team members online or over the phone. We'll need to collect a few details from you, such as your:
- Event type
- Number of people attending
- Preferred event date & time (and if this is flexible)
- Budget (per person or total)
- Room layout
- Food and beverage / catering requirements
- Any other requirements
Once we've gathered these details, the VenueNow team will contact the team at The Oxford Tavern to check:
1) Can they host the event on your preferred date / time? If not, what are some alternate dates / times?
2) What is the estimated cost based on your event requirements?
This process tends to take around 1 business day on average to receive a response from the venue. Once we've received a response, the VenueNow team will contact you as soon as possible.
If you're happy with the proposed price and dates / times, the VenueNow team will connect you with The Oxford Tavern to finalise your booking (which may include a site visit if you choose to do so).
VenueNow provides this service free of charge to you as we are paid a small fee by The Oxford Tavern if you book via us.
I have more questions. How do I get in contact?
There are a number of ways you can get in contact:
1) Call the VenueNow team on 1300 647 488 during business hours AEST
2) Contact the VenueNow team via our online chat in the bottom right of the screen
3) Submit an enquiry via the form on the page
The VenueNow team usually reply within a few hours during Australian business.