The Folly restaurant occupies a unique riverside position in the heart of Oxford, a stones throw from the Westgate centre but beside the beauty of the River Thames. Our restaurant provides simply served, excellently cooked dishes crafted from the freshest seasonal ingredients. The restaurant's terrace floats on the waters of the River Thames as she runs gently under Folly Bridge.
Inside we give a warm welcome throughout the year and offer relaxed drinks and dining from Sunday lunch to Saturday cocktails and everything in between. Whether dining inside the restaurant, overlooking the river or seated on our floating terrace you will enjoy a thoughtfully conceived and prepared menu of fresh food and the best seasonal ingredients.
Inside we give a warm welcome throughout the year and offer relaxed drinks and dining from Sunday lunch to Saturday cocktails and everything in between. Whether dining inside the restaurant, overlooking the river or seated on our floating terrace you will enjoy a thoughtfully conceived and prepared menu of fresh food and the best seasonal ingredients.
Services
Cruise & Dine
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Combine a serene pre-dinner river cruise with an exquisite three course evening meal at our restaurant. Your experience begins at 6pm, boarding one of our elegant Edwardian Gentleman's River Launches for a 30 minute cruise taking in the highlights of river life in Oxford. We see Folly Bridge, Christchurch Meadows, the University boat houses and part of the Regatta course.
Exclusive Use
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Our beautiful Riverside restaurant, floating terrace, and characterful river launches can be exclusively yours for the day or evening. We host parties, wedding receptions, company events and drinks receptions all year round in one of Oxfords most stunning, yet affordable, venues. The restaurant can seat up to 70 people dining or up to 100 people for a drinks reception.
Private Thames Dinner Cruise
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ENJOY AN ELEGANT EXPERIENCE WITH OUR Private Dining and afternoon Tea CRUISEs ON THE THAMES IN OXFORD. Hosted aboard MV Serafina II our private dining cruises offer a wonderful way for groups to enjoy the River Thames in Oxford whilst enjoying an indulgent afternoon tea or a three course lunch or dinner.
Wedding Receptions
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Congratulations on your engagement, and thank you for considering The Folly for your Wedding Reception. Our unique riverside location in central Oxford offers a beautiful and romantic venue for your celebration. Our restaurant can seat up to 70 guests dining, or up to 100 guests for a drinks reception with canapes.
Group Bookings
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At The Folly we offer an exciting range of activities for groups celebrating special occasions. We have a dedicated team who can assist with the organisation of anything from a lunch by the river, evening meals in the restaurant, afternoon tea on the terrace or dining cruise aboard one of our river boats.
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