The Eagle and Child

The Eagle and Child is a pub on St Giles in Oxford, England, currently closed for renovation work. The upper floors are being converted into hotel rooms while the building itself remains protected as a listed property.

The establishment opened in 1684 and took its name from the legend of Zeus' eagle and Ganymede or from the crest of the Earls of Derby. The Inklings began meeting here regularly in the 1930s, continuing until the group stopped gathering in the 1960s.

The pub served as a regular meeting place for the Inklings literary group, where C.S. Lewis first shared proofs of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.

The pub sits on a central street in Oxford and is temporarily closed for renovation work. Visitors should check current status before planning a visit, as reopening details remain pending.

University College owned this property since the 17th century as part of their endowment until selling it to St John's College in 2003. C.S. Lewis first read proofs of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe here while the literary group met in the back room.

Location: Oxford

Address: 49 St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3LU

Website: http://nicholsonspubs.co.uk/theeagleandchildoxford

GPS coordinates: 51.75720,-1.26030

Latest update: December 12, 2025 18:21