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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Oxford’s Kiss Bar is set to reopen this November
Kiss Bar is set to reopen on Friday, 26 November, to be precise. It had announced earlier in the year that it was temporarily closing due to COVID-19.
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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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New beginning for The Good Food Guide with 2022 edition in the works
The Good Food Guide has been acquired by hospitality membership network CODE Hospitality and will be given “a new lease of life” by the new owners.
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Cotswolds Distillery launches a Cotswolds Bourbon Cask Single Malt Whisky
Described as “a perfect gift for the whisky connoisseur”, it is the latest whisky expression to join the distillery’s Cask Collection of award-winning single malt whiskies.
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Oxford-based cocktail subscription service wins two awards for its products
The Cocktail Society won the awards for its Oak-Aged Sloe Negroni and Salted Caramel Espresso Martini at the world’s largest food and drinks awards; The Great Taste Awards.
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British daily meat consumption drops by 17% over a decade, Oxford study finds
Researchers found that between 2008 and 2019, the average daily meat consumption per capita dropped from 103.7g to 86.3g – a decrease of 17.4g a day, or just under 17%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.