The Velvet Ditch - Sports bar & Seafood
Known For
Raw bar meets moody brick interior on Oxford's liveliest Downtown block
The Velvet Ditch pulls off a rare combination — exposed brick and moody atmosphere alongside serious seafood and sports energy that somehow never clash. Great for photos, yes, but it's the raw bar with a good game on that really seals it.
🕐Best time to visit: game days when the energy peaks around kickoff
Our Take
The wine flight that introduces you to something new every time is the kind of thoughtful touch that separates a great bar from a memorable one, and The Velvet Ditch delivers that alongside serious seafood in a moody brick-lined space. With nearly 460 ratings averaging 4.9, this is unambiguously one of Oxford's standout local favorites.
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Location
Downtown
430 S Lamar Blvd, Oxford, MS 38655, USA
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