Thirst

With a dazzling cocktail menu, sparkling interior and funky square box seats in a minimalist bar area, it’s hard to believe Thirst is actually in Oxford. What happened to tweed jackets, warm pints and Wordsworth? Still, the place seems more than aptly named, serving deliciously well-made potions to Oxford hipsters. Try their gin martini with a twist of lemon and see if you can fit in another. A DJ spins dance tunes in a space by the window and the fact that you can see him work the decks from the street adds to the edgy urban-lounge feel. Just don’t expect tweed jackets, warm pints and Wordsworth.