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Horsebox Coffee CoOxford

★★★PuristDestination coffee

Parks Rd0.5 mi from Oxford centrelast reviewed April 2026

Dark Horse Roastery's Oxford outpost, operating from a horsebox on Parks Road. A working South Oxfordshire roastery behind the format, with direct farm sourcing and single origins named on the menu.

Dark Horse Roastery, distilled into a horsebox on Parks Road.

4.6★★★★½(139)
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Roasts on-siteSingle originsBeans to goPour-over

What we love

  • Own roastery: Dark Horse Roastery, South Oxfordshire, small-batch with direct farm relationships
  • Tasting notes on the menu alongside every named origin
  • Filter and cold brew, not just espresso
  • Retail beans available direct from the roaster
  • Staff who will take you through the bean options

Location

Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3PW, UK

0.5 mi from Oxford centre

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