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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Cotswolds Distillery celebrates triple win at English Whisky Awards 2026
Cotswolds Distillery has secured three major wins at the English Whisky Awards 2026, including Best English Whisky and Best Whisky Distillery, cementing its position at the forefront of the rapidly growing English whisky industry.
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Flight Club Oxford unveils floral summer terraces ahead of seasonal launch
Flight Club Oxford has unveiled its newly transformed Summer Terraces. The high-energy Oxford venue has reimagined its outdoor space as a floral, sun-drenched social setting, combining cocktails, weekend brunch and its signature Social Darts experience for the peak alfresco season.
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How to make the perfect seasonal salad all year round
From vibrant spring greens to hearty winter root vegetables, this guide shows how to build balanced, satisfying salads for any time of year using simple techniques and seasonal ingredients.
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Missing Bean Coffee Roasters launches new ethically sourced spring coffee releases
Missing Bean has introduced three new spring coffee releases from Rwanda, Ethiopia and Peru, highlighting ethical sourcing, distinctive flavour profiles and long-term relationships with farmers across three continents.
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Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone beers now served at the Crazy Bear
Hawkstone beers, founded by Jeremy Clarkson, are now served at the Crazy Bear in Oxfordshire, bringing award-winning lager and IPA to the venue as part of a new partnership focused on quality British ingredients and craft brewing.
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A weekend of retro classics awaits as Rosemary Shrager takes helm as guest chef at The Store
Rosemary Shrager will take the helm as guest chef at The Store’s Treadwell Restaurant in April for a two-night Retro Classics dining experience featuring nostalgic British dishes served through a refined five-course menu.
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Oxfordshire pubs shortlisted in The National Pub & Bar Awards 2026
Three Oxfordshire pubs have reached the shortlist for the 2026 National Pub & Bar Awards, joining more than 250 venues across the UK recognised ahead of the London grand final, where county and national winners will be announced.
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Aureus School hosts first Didcot MasterChef competition
Aureus School hosted Didcot’s first MasterChef competition, with young chefs preparing three-course meals for industry judges.
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Crazy Bear Hotel plans Easter family fun day in garden grounds
Crazy Bear Hotel is hosting an Easter Sunday family event with archery, axe throwing, egg hunts, face painting, outdoor dining and garden activities for all ages.
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When the Chef leaves: What The Swan Inn’s closure reveals about the fragility of modern gastropubs
The closure of The Swan Inn in Islip highlights the challenges facing chef-led gastropubs across Britain and raises important questions about whether hospitality businesses built around individual talent can survive when their defining figure moves on.
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Award-Winning Oxfordshire pub The Swan Inn in Islip up for sale at £545k after closure
The Swan Inn in Islip, an award-winning Oxfordshire gastropub recognised in the Michelin Guide and for its AA rosettes, has closed following the departure of its head chef and is now on the market.
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From simple bakes to showstopping feasts, celebrate Easter with time-tested recipes
Celebrate Easter with these recipe ideas, including lightly-spiced homemade Hot Cross Buns for brunch, a classic Lamb Roast for dinner or an incredibly decadent Carrot Cake for afternoon tea.
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Zizzi launches Quattro Pomodoro Candy Floss Pizza for spring
Zizzi has unveiled the the Quattro Pomodoro Candy Floss Pizza featuring a rich Italian tomato base, topped with a unique tomato-flavoured candy floss that melts into a sweet glaze that coats the pizza.
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Heavenly Desserts introduces Japanese-inspired seasonal trio for spring and summer
Heavenly Desserts has unveiled a limited seasonal trio inspired by Japanese flavours, combining honey toast, matcha and mango in a spring menu designed to reflect lighter indulgence and changing consumer preferences.
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Missing Bean opens new café in Charlbury Oxfordshire
Missing Bean has expanded into Charlbury with a new café offering speciality coffee, fresh pastries and community events, as the Oxfordshire business continues to grow its local presence while maintaining its focus on ethical sourcing and sustainability.
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Zizzi launches new spring-summer menu with 15+ dishes and limited-time 30% offer
Zizzi has launched a spring-summer menu featuring more than 15 new dishes, seasonal ingredients and tropical desserts, alongside a limited-time 30% food offer.