Food & Drink
Discover the latest news and stories about food, drink, restaurants, bars, and culinary events in Oxford and across Oxfordshire.
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Didcot’s Django’s Smokehouse wins People’s Choice Award for Best BBQ Wing at London Wing Fest
Didcot-based Django’s Smokehouse has won the People’s Choice Award for Best BBQ Wing at London Wing Fest 2026, with festival-goers voting for the Oxfordshire smokehouse’s entry.
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Highlight: Afternoon Tea Feast at Crazy Bear Stadhampton
Crazy Bear Stadhampton has shaken up the traditional afternoon tea with its new Afternoon Tea Feast – a lavish spread of sandwiches, scones, cakes and patisserie treats served in its eclectic residents’ lounge.
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Oxford Dine ‘N’ Devour returns to Broad Street for a weekend of street food and artisan markets
Oxford Dine ‘N’ Devour returns to Broad Street from 14 to 16 August, bringing three days of international street food, artisan traders, live entertainment and family-friendly entertainment to Oxford city centre with free entry.
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Highlights: Inside The Crazy Bear Stadhampton
Take a look inside The Crazy Bear Stadhampton’s bold interiors, stylish bars, character-filled dining spaces, versatile event venues and beautiful gardens in the heart of Oxfordshire.
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New live-fire dining concept EMBER to open at Michelin Guide-listed Cotswolds pub
A new North Cotswolds dining destination is set to launch this month, as EMBER at The Chandlers Arms brings live-fire cooking, American barbecue influences and craft beer to Epwell.
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The Redesdale in Moreton-in-Marsh has reopened following stylish refurbishment
The historic 17th-century coaching inn in the heart of Moreton-in-Marsh reopened following a major refurbishment by new owners Brakspear, introducing refreshed dining spaces, a garden terrace and 33 bedrooms in one of the Cotswolds’ most popular market towns.
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1885 Burgers opens permanent restaurant at Milton Park’s new Signal Yard destination
Oxfordshire burger brand 1885 Burgers has opened its first permanent restaurant at Milton Park’s new Signal Yard, serving handcrafted burgers, loaded fries, sandos and breakfast options.
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Former Littlemore Hospital chapel to be transformed into public restaurant & culinary destination
Planning permission has been granted to transform two historic buildings at the former Littlemore Hospital into a new public restaurant, extending the Ellison Institute of Technology’s growing investment in Oxford’s hospitality and heritage.
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Sicilian bakery and pizza specialist Aromi opens in Oxford city centre
Cambridge favourite Aromi has opened its first location outside the city, bringing handmade Sicilian food, sourdough pizza and speciality coffee to Oxford city centre.
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Oxford’s legendary music venue The Jericho Tavern set for makeover
Oxford’s historic Jericho Tavern could be given a fresh new look, with plans submitted to transform the exterior of the Walton Street venue where Radiohead and Supergrass played early career gigs.
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Crazy Bear Stadhampton: a new era with refreshed spaces, theatrical dining and Afternoon Tea Feast
Crazy Bear Stadhampton has unveiled its next chapter with refreshed spaces, theatrical dining experiences, a new Afternoon Tea Feast and an updated food and drink offering at the iconic Oxfordshire destination.
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Where to find the best gelato, ice cream and frozen treats in Oxford
As temperatures rise, so too does our appetite for something cold. From artisan gelato in the city centre to inventive frozen drinks, milkshakes and new summer launches here’s where to find the Oxford’s best ice cream and frozen treats this heatwave.
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The Duke’s Summer Garden brings open-air dining and live sport to Bicester Village
A new seasonal outdoor destination has opened at Bicester Village as The Double Red Duke launches The Duke’s Summer Garden, featuring cocktails, craft beers, street food-style dining, live sport screenings and Friday night music.
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The Oxfordshire hotel restaurants leading the way as new culinary hotspots
From stylish city brasseries to Michelin-starred country escapes -Oxfordshire’s hotel restaurants are redefining the dining scene, proving that the best tables in town might just come with a room key.
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Knoops launches Frozen Hot Chocolate as ultimate summer 2026 refreshment
Knoops has unveiled its first-ever Frozen Hot Chocolate, a blended ice-cold twist on its signature drinking chocolate. Available in white and dark chocolate variations with customisable flavour combinations, the new range is rolling out across the UK, including its Oxford Turl Street store.
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Oxford bakery launches UK-first Pastel de Nata soft serve ice cream
Oxford’s Santa Nata bakery has launched what it describes as the UK’s first Pastel de Nata-flavoured soft serve ice cream, combining Portuguese custard tart flavours with vanilla ice cream, pastry flakes and cinnamon.