Food & Drink
Browse news, information, insights and stories about Oxfordshire’s food and drink scene, including restaurant openings and closings, local food business news, awards, and much more. Join us to celebrate the region’s vibrant food and drink scene.
Historic Lamb & Flag pub in Oxford is saved from permanent closure
The 408-year-old pub is being taken over by a local Community Interest Company formed by hundreds of local scientists, entrepreneurs, writers, artists and business owners.
Crêpeaffaire is coming to Summertown. Flipping awesome!
The unique and independent quality food and lifestyle brand, Crêpeaffaire serves freshly baked sweet & savoury crêpes, plus fairtrade organic artisan coffee and ice cream shake.
Celebrate the flavours of Shanghai with supper clubs in Bicester Village
Celebrate the flavours of Shanghai at two ‘Dream of Shanghai’ supper clubs with acclaimed Chef Jason Li at Shan Shui in Bicester Village.
Foodies Festival Oxford is set for huge bank holiday weekend return
The gourmet food, drink and music festival will feature MasterChef champions and Michelin starred restauranteurs along with headline music acts from Scouting For Girls and Toploader.
The most instagrammable restaurants in Oxfordshire
Just because you’re choosing to stay local doesn’t mean you shouldn’t shout about it. Be the envy of your followers at these local restaurants where the decor is as photogenic as the food.
Where to go strawberry picking in Oxfordshire
Strawberry picking season in Oxfordshire kicks off in early May and reaches its peak in June and July. And here are the strawberry picking farms in Oxfordshire.
Dame Mary Berry joins impressive line-up at Blenheim Palace Food Festival
Genaro Contaldo, TV chef Dean Edwards, Masterchef Champions Kenny Tutt and Thomas Frake, Bake-Off star Karen Wright and Wholefood Warrior Eva Humphries will also feature in the Festival Kitchen.
Oxfordshire pub company Peach named one of ‘Best Companies To Work For’
The North Aston based business runs five pubs in the county, including The Fishes in Oxford, The Fleece in Witney and The Thatch in Thame.
Oxford spinout aims to produce sustainable guilt-free sausages by 2023
Ivy Farm Technologies, an Oxford University spinout aims to become the first commercial producer of sustainable, cultured meat in the UK.
Christ Church opens new Longhorn Café in Meadow, in early steps to opening up
Named after the beautiful, rare cattle which live in the Christ Church Meadow, the Longhorn Café is set within the Visitor Centre and is accessed through the shop.
50+ delicious recipes for al fresco dining at home
Make the most of the warm weather with our collection of delicious al fresco recipes; from shareable starters to delicious desserts, there is no better way to enjoy food.
An insider’s guide to the best places for alfresco dining in Oxford city centre
If you happen to be wandering through the city’s streets when the sun is out, and you fancy somewhere to escape the hustle, soak up the sun, and have a bite to eat – all at the same time.
