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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Missing Bean to open first café outside Oxfordshire in Maidenhead
Oxfordshire coffee company Missing Bean will open its eighth café in Maidenhead this October, marking its first move beyond the county and introducing a new café-and-wine-bar format.
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Ready for Bake-Off: get into the new series with our edit of baking essentials and Bake-Off favourites
The Great British Bake Off returns with a new line-up of bakers, bringing with it the familiar pleasures of baking at home. Get your kitchen ready for the new series with our curated edit of baking essentials and Bake-Off favourites.
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London Basque cheesecake brand La Maritxu to open first Oxfordshire site at Bicester Village
London Basque cheesecake brand La Maritxu will open its first site outside the capital at Bicester Village on 01 October, bringing its signature cheesecakes, seasonal flavours and an exclusive chocolate and orange creation to Oxfordshire.
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Zizzi launches festive bookings as countdown to Christmas 2026 begins
Zizzi has opened bookings for Christmas 2026 celebrations as the festive season approaches, with its Christmas menu launching from 17 November and early bookers offered the chance to receive a complimentary Magnum of Prosecco.
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English whisky secures protected status in landmark Geographical Indication decision
English whisky has been granted Geographical Indication status by Defra, giving the rapidly growing industry legal protection for the name and setting new standards for production, while Oxfordshire distilleries are among those positioned to benefit from the recognition.
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The Blue Boar at Witney reopens following six-week refurbishment
The Blue Boar in Witney has reopened following a six-week refurbishment, with changes to its pub, function room, 20 bedrooms, food menu and drinks offering under new owner Acorn Pubs.
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Autumn on a plate: 70+ recipes to try this season
From hearty soups and slow-cooked stews to fragrant curries, generous roasts, comforting pies and weekend baking, discover more than 70 recipes to try this season.
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An insider’s guide to the best cocktail bars in Oxford
Whether it’s an intimate affair with a partner, after-work drinks with co-workers, or a big night out with friends, here are the best cocktail bars in Oxford.
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Megan’s opens new all-day restaurant and late-night venue in central Oxford
Megan’s has opened its new Oxford restaurant on George Street, bringing Eastern Mediterranean-inspired food, all-day dining, bottomless brunch, cocktails, DJs and private events to the former Jamie’s Italian site.
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Planning proposals reveal more detail of Le Manoir’s major redevelopment
New planning proposals have revealed more detail of the work under way at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, as Raymond Blanc’s celebrated Oxfordshire restaurant and hotel prepares for its summer 2027 return.
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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.