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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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.
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The Rose and Crown in Ashbury shortlisted for influential pub industry awards
The Rose and Crown in Ashbury, a charming village inn with comfortable rooms and wholesome home-cooked food, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the influential PubAid’s Community Pub Hero Awards.
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Incredible January deals at Bella Italia and Banana Tree in Oxford
Two of Oxford’s most popular restaurants, Bella Italia and Banana Tree, are offering some massive deals to help get 2024 off to the best possible start.
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Gusto Italian is offering 50% off food for Gold Rewards members in January
Gusto Italian is offering 50% off food for its Gold Rewards members from 03 to 31 January 2024. Guests can redeem the offer all day on Mondays to Thursdays and lunchtime on Fridays.
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Vegan or plant-based recipes to try this Veganuary
Explore this collection of vegan plant-based recipes for inspiration with creating fail-safe meals that all of the family will love this Veganuary.
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Gusto Italian continues festive tradition of adding £1 charitable donation to guest’s bills
Gusto Italian on High Street in Oxford will continue its tradition of adding a voluntary £1 to every guest’s bill until 31 January, with 100% of the proceeds being donated to Young Lives vs Cancer through the support of the Tim Bacon Foundation (TBF).
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Family-run Il Principe deli and takeaway on Cowley Road is celebrating 20 years
After serendipitously discovering the empty storefront at 82 Cowley Road, Domenico Iorio and his family are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Il Principe, their independent Italian Delicatessen and Takeaway on Cowley Road, this December.
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Oxford’s Harrison’s Fish & Chip Co. selected as a finalist in brand new The Peter Hill Award
Harrison’s Fish & Chip Co., a much-loved chippy on Botley Road in Oxford, is celebrating having been recognised as a finalist in a brand new national fish and chip shop award, ‘The Peter Hill Award’!
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Family set to launch Neapolitan Panuozzo Bar Il Corno in Oxford’s Covered Market
Located in one of the market’s central units and named after the traditional Neapolitan amulet worn to bring good luck and prosperity, Il Corno will offer its guests two of the most characteristic street foods from the popular Neapolitan cuisine – panuozzi and taralli.
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Oxfordshire cheese producer awarded Best British Cheese at 2023 World Cheese Awards
Sinodun Hill by Oxfordshire-based cheese producer Norton and Yarrow Cheese has been awarded Best British Cheese at the 2023 World Cheese Awards at the Trondheim Spektrum indoor arena in Trondheim, Norway.
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Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel appoints Head Chef trained by Jamie Oliver
Mercure Oxford Hawkwell House Hotel has appointed Anthony Pitcher as its new Head Chef to help put the venue on the map as a go-to dining destination in Oxford.