Criminally good bakes.
Proof Social Bakehouse is an artisan wholesale bakery and cafe in Oxford that creates a range of sourdough breads, pastries, and more.
We’re part of Tap Social Movement, a social enterprise offering paid training and employment to people currently serving and recently released from prison sentences.
Introducing Late Bakes: Late bakery open nights!
Fri 24th Oct / Fri 21st Nov / Friday 19th Dec
Join us for Late Bakes! A night of great food, drinks, and music as we keep our bakery open for the evening. We’re keeping the ovens hot and the drinks flowing!
The bakery is open from 8am, but for one-off evenings each month instead of closing at 3pm, we’re staying open until a 9pm close. Friday 24th Oct, 21st Nov, 19th Dec. Think freshly made cosy autumnal bakes, hand-crafted Proof pizzas made to order, acoustic live music to set the mood, and a full bar featuring our award-winning beers.
Pizzas served from 4pm
Live music kicks off at 6pm
The bar closes at 8pm for a 9pm finish.
Late Bakes is the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Whether you’re sharing drinks with friends, winding down your week with the family, or soaking up the late-night vibes, Late Bakes is the place to be. Join us as we keep the bakery open until the sun goes down.




What’s baking?
We produce a range of baked goods including sourdough bread, pastries, cakes, and more.
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Proof Social Bakehouse Cafe
Our open plan cafe is in full view of the bakehouse, and features deli and pantry items from some of our favourite suppliers, delicious coffee from our friends at New Ground Coffee and Tap Social beer to take away.
We are open Thursday to Sunday from 8am-3pm and Bank Holidays from 9am-2pm.
Please note that we are a located on a working industrial estate and so children must be supervised and by your side at all times. Thanks for your help keeping them safe!
We do not have any parking on Thursdays or Fridays. We are a short walk from Sandford Lock, on Sandford Lane Industrial Estate. You can walk or cycle to us by following the route 5 cycle path on the canal, all the way from Oxford City Centre. Alternatively, the number 35 bus runs from Oxford to Kennington - hop off at Sandford Lane stop (just before Radley) and walk 2 minutes down the lane!
Our space is available for private hire and events - pop us an email to learn more! info@proofbakehouse.com