The Saint Bar & Kitchen
The Saint is a bar and kitchen with boutique bedrooms at the west end of South Street, right beside the old West Port gate. It took over the long-running West Port pub and now pairs locally sourced bar food and cocktails with one of the larger beer gardens in town.
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Gary Duncan
Food and drink
The kitchen focuses on locally sourced bar dining, with a separate children's menu and a graduation menu for the busy summer ceremony weeks. Behind the bar the team mixes cocktails as well as pouring beer and wine. The refreshed garden at the back is the draw on a sunny afternoon. There is also a private dining option, and seasonal events such as Christmas parties and midweek drinks offers run through the year.
Who it suits
Families are welcome: under-18s can come in with an adult until 10pm, and dogs are allowed, which makes it an easy stop after a walk. Walk-ins are accepted, but booking is strongly recommended, and groups of eight or more should contact the bar directly. Students get a discount with a valid matriculation card. A loyalty keyring gives regulars monthly offers.
Staying and exploring
Upstairs, the boutique bedrooms put you on the edge of the old town, a short walk from everything on South Street. The West Port is on the doorstep, Blackfriars Chapel is a few minutes east, and the Botanic Garden is about ten minutes' walk south. It is a practical base for anyone attending graduation or visiting students, as the university buildings on South Street are within easy reach.
Highlights
- Bar, kitchen and boutique rooms beside the West Port
- Locally sourced bar food and cocktails
- Large refreshed beer garden
- Dog friendly
Good to know
- Booking is strongly recommended; groups of 8+ should call ahead.
- Under-18s welcome with an adult until 10pm.
- Dogs are welcome.
- Students get 20% off food and drink with a valid matriculation card.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: the-saint-bar.co.uk