Natalie’s guidebook
Food scene
Excellent casual dining just off the square. Also great for live music and watching games.
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Proud Larry's
211 S Lamar BlvdExcellent casual dining just off the square. Also great for live music and watching games.
The place to go for Southern food in casual, unique space on the square. Must try the daily meat and veggie plates.
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Ajax Diner
118 Courthouse SquareThe place to go for Southern food in casual, unique space on the square. Must try the daily meat and veggie plates.
Upscale dining on the square by Chef John Currence (James Beard Award). Cozy upstairs bar with balcony overlooking the square.
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City Grocery
152 Courthouse SquareUpscale dining on the square by Chef John Currence (James Beard Award). Cozy upstairs bar with balcony overlooking the square.
Upscale dining off the square; dark/cozy w/ great cocktails and food (Chef John Currence also)
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Snackbar
721 N Lamar BlvdUpscale dining off the square; dark/cozy w/ great cocktails and food (Chef John Currence also)
Southern eats on the square w/ upstairs bar (Chef John Currence also)
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Boure Restaurant
110 Courthouse SquareSouthern eats on the square w/ upstairs bar (Chef John Currence also)
Big Bad Breakfast
719 N Lamar BlvdYummy casual spot for breakfast
Volta Taverna
710 N Lamar BlvdCasual Greek food with outdoor dining
Breakfast/lunch with amazing pastries, breads, salads, soups
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Bottletree Bakery
923 Van Buren AveBreakfast/lunch with amazing pastries, breads, salads, soups
Hole in the wall lunch spot with excellent BarBQ and burgers
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Handy Andy Grocery
800 N Lamar BlvdHole in the wall lunch spot with excellent BarBQ and burgers
New Orleans inspired lunch and dinner restaurant w/ meat and veggie specials and great Sunday brunch with a band
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Tallahatchie Gourmet
1221 Van Buren AveNew Orleans inspired lunch and dinner restaurant w/ meat and veggie specials and great Sunday brunch with a band
The best catfish around! BYOB. Sit on the front porch & enjoy a drink while waiting on your table. Local music is often playing.
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Taylor Grocery
4 First StThe best catfish around! BYOB. Sit on the front porch & enjoy a drink while waiting on your table. Local music is often playing.
Grit Restaurant
2 Town Square LaneFabulous weekend brunch and dinner
Bars
Tons of tv's to watch sports and live music venue but usually has a cover charge on big weekends
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Library
120 S 11th StTons of tv's to watch sports and live music venue but usually has a cover charge on big weekends
Large outdoor space w/ tv's, corn hole, cabanas, a stage, food trucks. Amazing on a nice weather day.
Harrison's
1210 Harrison AvenueLarge outdoor space w/ tv's, corn hole, cabanas, a stage, food trucks. Amazing on a nice weather day.
Shopping
Independent bookstore on the square with upstairs coffee bar and outdoor balcony. Often have book signings, readings, events.
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Square Books
160 Courthouse SquareIndependent bookstore on the square with upstairs coffee bar and outdoor balcony. Often have book signings, readings, events.
Discount Building Materials
408 MS-6Half hardware/lumber store and half adorable home decor store
Sugar Magnolia Antique Mall
1919 University AveUnique antiques
The Depot Antique Mall
709 N Lamar BlvdUnique antiques
The place to go for literally everything Ole Miss… huge shop with all the gear.
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Rebel Rags
2302 Jackson Ave WThe place to go for literally everything Ole Miss… huge shop with all the gear.
Sightseeing
Rowan Oak
916 Old Taylor RdWilliam Faulkner's Home
Sardis Lake
Large lake for excellent fishing, boating, and picnic areas
Gorgeous campus to walk around. Better yet, visit for an Ole Miss sporting event, Ford Center event, or picnic in The Grove.
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University of Mississippi
Gorgeous campus to walk around. Better yet, visit for an Ole Miss sporting event, Ford Center event, or picnic in The Grove.
City/town information
Taylor is a tiny town 15 minutes from Oxford with a couple excellent restaurants (see Food Scene)
Taylor
Taylor is a tiny town 15 minutes from Oxford with a couple excellent restaurants (see Food Scene)
Exercise
Southern Star Yoga Center
723 N Lamar BlvdExcellent yoga studio