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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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.
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Oxford’s Dodo Pub Co. named one of 16 finalists to win National Pizza Awards
Oxford has been recognised for having one of the best pizzas in the UK with the Dodo Pub Co in Oxford named as one of the 16 finalists at this year’s National Pizza Awards.
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The Oxford Wine Cellar has opened its doors in the city centre
The Oxford Wine Cellar – Oxford’s newest wine bar on the corner of High Street and King Edward Street – has officially opened its doors to drinkers and diners.
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The Oxford Wine Cellar on High Street confirms opening date
Oxford’s newest bar, which is opening on the corner of the High Street and King Edward Street, will have one of the city’s most extensive wine lists and will welcome locals, students and visitors to the city.
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Lionhearth Group will open the doors to The Black Horse in Salford this weekend
Lionhearth Group, the new Cotswolds pub group, will open the doors of The Black Horse in Salford (near Chipping Norton) for the first time on Wednesday, 20 September.
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Gees Restaurant & Bar brings back the Express Lunch Menu
Gees Restaurant & Bar has announced the return of their highly anticipated Express Lunch Menu offering a lighter dining option for those looking for a quick lunch break, casual midday indulgences, and energising business meals.
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Michelin-star chefs join Wilding Oxford, with wine-forward dining on the menu
Wilding, an Oxford-based neighbourhood restaurant, wine bar and shop, has announced the arrival of its two new head chefs, Michael Carr and Ben Wood, each bringing many years of Michelin-star cooking experience to the pass.
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The Relais Henley announces an exciting programme of events for late summer
The Relais Henley, a stylish riverside retreat in Henley-on-Thames, is bringing a series of late summer events to the town, including jazz evenings, comedy nights with Honk! and unique evenings of vodka and wine tastings.
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The Bell at Charlbury is set to reopen as part of Daylesford Stays this autumn
The Bell at Charlbury will reopen this September and join the newly formed Daylesford Stays – a collection of beautifully restored venues comprising The Wild Rabbit, The Fox and The Cottages
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New independent wine shop and cocktail bar to open in Bicester’s Graven Hill
A new cocktail bar and wine shop venture is set to open at the Graven Hill development in Bicester on 19 August 2023, providing a family-friendly place to meet and enjoy a glass of wine, cocktails or soft drinks.
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The new Starbucks® store in Westgate Oxford is now open
The new Starbucks® store in Westgate Oxford is now open, and customers are invited to enjoy the new Chocolatey Wafflecone Coffee Frappuccino® blended beverage and Strawberry Wafflecone Crème Frappuccino®.