Oxford. The pub's foundations date back to 1381 when it was called the Spotted Cow, with the (very!) low beamed front bar area put in place in the 17th century. The name was changed in 1842 and comes from the turfmen (turf accountants/bookies) who used to take bets here. It is located in a narrow alley called St. Helens (formerly Hells) Passage near the Bridge of Sighs and one section of the old city wall runs a long one side of the pub (built outside the city wall to avoid the jurisdiction of local college governing bodies due to the illegal activities of its original patrons). Our tour guide said only criminals, prostitutes, and Cambridge graduates (ha!) would be seen here. Inside are a series of small rooms, and outside there is a spacious beer garden. There is a long list of famous people who have frequented the pub including Oscar Wilde, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton (who would meet here secretly before they were married), Stephen Hawking, CS Lewis, Margaret Thatcher, David Cameron, and Emma Watson (all students at Oxford, Emma Watson currently). Also the hangout of the cast and crew of the Harry Potter movies while filming in Oxford, and it has appeared in several episodes of Inspector Morse and Endeavor. Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawkes is said to have set the world record for downing a yard of ale in 11 seconds here (disputed). And Bill Clinton is said to "not have inhaled" here. I enjoyed a tasty Turf Tavern Ale brewed by Greene King and a delicious fish and chips. This must be on your pub list when you visit Oxford.