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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The Bat and Ball in Cuddesdon set to open in November
The Bat and Ball, a charming country pub with rooms, is set to open in Cuddesdon in November. This will be the second opening from owner Ben Moss, who successfully took over 15th-century pub The Lamb Inn in 2022.
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Dishoom Permit Room Oxford announces its opening date
Situated on New Inn Hall Street, one of Oxford’s most historic locations, this all-day bar-café brings the charm of Bombay’s iconic permit rooms to the city, with local collaborations and music to set the perfect backdrop.
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Mollie’s is set to launch an exciting new diner menu this month
Expect a range of inventive dishes to the classic American-style menu with deli meat sub, fried Martini olives, gluten-free desserts and a signature steak-house burger with a New York twist.
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Jeremy Clarkson opens his Cotswolds pub, The Farmer’s Dog
Situated in Burford, 12 miles south of the Diddly Squat Farm, which has become a household name thanks to Clarkson’s hit Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm, the pub in a picturesque countryside setting is the latest addition to his growing rural enterprise.
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Celebrate summer (when it returns…!) with these Fever-Tree cocktail mixers
Perfect for staycations, summer parties, or a relaxing evening, these Fever-Tree cocktail mixers will be your go-to for a touch of luxury and ease at home.
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Jeremy Clarkson submits plans to expand his Cotswolds Pub including a first-floor bar
The former Top Gear star has submitted a new plan to expand a pub he recently purchased in the Cotswolds, which includes a first-floor bar.
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The Orangery at RH England launches its most significant menu change in a decade
The gallery at the historic Aynho Park is undergoing a significant culinary transformation this July, with the debut of a reimagined, ingredient-driven menu of enduring classics served within the dramatic live-fire restaurant nestled in the heart of the English countryside.
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New Drive Thru menu at Mollie’s Oxfordshire Motel and Diner
Mollie’s Oxfordshire is launching a new Drive Thru takeaway menu featuring a weekday Coffee & Doughnut offer alongside signature serves, loaded fries and affordable, family-friendly meal deals.
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Six by Nico Oxford launches its next six-course tasting menu inspired by the ‘Amalfi Coast’
The menu promises to take guests on a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of its menu namesake through contemporary spins on the traditional flavours of Southern Italy.
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Dodo Pub Co to reopen The White House as The Slow & Steady
The White House on Abingdon Road has officially changed hands. The independent venue closed on 16 June and will remain shut over the summer while it undergoes a significant refurbishment before reopening under its new identity – The Slow & Steady – on Friday, 06 September.
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Victors Restaurant & Bar in Oxford unveils its not-so-secret “Secret Rooftop” pop-up
Perched on the top floor of the Westgate Shopping Centre, The Secret Rooftop is now open for drinks, dining, afternoon tea, and bottomless brunch and can be hired for exclusive use.
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Six by Nico is now open at the Westgate Centre in Oxford
Six by Nico, the innovative restaurant group known for its rotating six-course tasting menus, is now open at the Oxford’s Westgate Centre, and the first tasting menu is “The Chippie” – a nostalgic chip shop-inspired menu.
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The Alchemist launches a new cocktail menu with levitating drinks and hidden cocktails
The Alchemist has created a brand-new cocktail menu for the spring and summer seasons, with the addition of a cocktail that levitates and another that has to be smashed to be drunk.
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Victors Restaurant to launch ‘Secret Rooftop’ summer pop-up
Victors Restaurant and Bar is launching its ‘Secret Rooftop’ pop-up to help drinkers and diners in Oxford make the most of the summer in the city.
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The Randolph Hotel appoints new Executive Head Chef and launches new menu
The Randolph Hotel by Graduate Hotels has appointed Executive Head Chef Chris Godfrey to oversee all food and beverage programmes at the hotel.
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Restaurant group Six by Nico is set to open a new restaurant at Westgate Oxford
Founded by chef Nico Simeone, Six by Nico is renowned for its ever-evolving, accessible and affordable six-course tasting menu that changes every six weeks, drawing inspiration from a memory, place or idea.