The Pub

The pub first opened it's doors on 14th December 1961 in the thriving community of Marston. An easy bus ride from the dreaming spires of Oxford's colleges and a mere 15 minutes walk from the John Radcliffe Hospital.

The pub offers a warm friendly welcome from Linda and Nigel and the staff, traditional hand pulled ales, live entertainment, karaoke, pool league, traditional Aunt Sally, or simply a place to meet, chill out and relax. Families are welcome! With safety in mind we do ask that children are accompanied by an adult at all times. If you have any questions about this or any of our services and events then call and we will be happy to give you the answers.

Food

We serve tasty and traditional pub grub through the week with all the usual favourites like bangers and mash, fish and chips and of course a good rump or sirloin steak with all the trimmings. The average price of dish on the menu is a staggering £4.95. Is it really worth you turning on the oven?

We have daily specials from 12-2pm (reduced rates for seniors). Bar snacks are available from £2.50 all day. We do a great All Day Breakfast with egg, bacon, sausage, tomatoes and beans for that morning after the night before cure all.

On a Sunday we have a choice of 3 or 4 meats, normally beef, lamb, pork and Chicken on the carvery, roast potatoes and parsnips, Yorkshires, 4/5 fresh seasonal vegetables and stuffing and gravy. All for £5.95. We have a variety of sweets on our dessert menu for £3.00 to round off your traditional Sunday Stuffing!

The Jack is always well stocked with cheeky reds and wicked whites to accompany your meal, or a nice cup of tea or coffee.

Entertainment

The Jack Russell is famous locally for its live entertainment, historically the Thursday Jam at the Jack was an inspiration for many a musician and songwriter. We have re introduced the Jack Russell Electric Jam 9pm to 11pm on Thursdays. We have weekly live music in the lounge. Karaoke is back on a Sunday. We also have regular features like pool on Thursday, darts Mondays and Wednesdays, Aunt Sally during the summer season and the Wednesday Quiz from 8.30pm. We have Sky and Setanta Sports on in the Bar with all the main games showing. We now have a bar billiards table in the bar too! Keep visiting our site to see what's on.

Functions

Whatever the occasion, whether it's the office Christmas Party, your Mum's 40th, or even a Wedding Reception, we can provide excellent food, drink, entertainment and decorations to compliment any event even a marquee for the overspill if the need arises. Talk to the team and your event will be managed down to the finest detail to ensure a seamless and enjoyable 'do'.

We have regular features in the diary happening on a weekly basis. Come on down and join in - new recruits welcome!

Monday - Mixed Darts
Tuesday - Men's Darts
Wednesday - Quiz Night in the Lounge & Ladies Darts in the Bar & Seasonal Aunt Sally in the Garden
Thursday - Jack Russell Electric Jam or New Open Mic Night & Pool League
Saturday - Live Music
Sunday - Karaoke or Jazz Jam

Good Food Served Daily:

Monday - Saturday..........Noon to 2pm and 6-9pm
Daily Specials ............Noon to 2pm (reduced rates for seniors)
Sunday Carvery (booking advisable).....Noon 'till 3pm

Our Bar Snack menu is available at all other times
To book your table call: 01865 791899

Journey to the Jack by......

Car

Bus
Oxford Bus Company 13A and 15A these go to and from the city centre around every 10 minutes. Local stops include Mortimer Drive & Northway going Via the John Radcliffe Hospital

Taxi
A Taxi to or from the city centre should cost no more than around £5