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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1885 Burgers opens permanent restaurant at Milton Park’s new Signal Yard destination
Oxfordshire burger brand 1885 Burgers has opened its first permanent restaurant at Milton Park’s new Signal Yard, serving handcrafted burgers, loaded fries, sandos and breakfast options.
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Former Littlemore Hospital chapel to be transformed into public restaurant & culinary destination
Planning permission has been granted to transform two historic buildings at the former Littlemore Hospital into a new public restaurant, extending the Ellison Institute of Technology’s growing investment in Oxford’s hospitality and heritage.
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Sicilian bakery and pizza specialist Aromi opens in Oxford city centre
Cambridge favourite Aromi has opened its first location outside the city, bringing handmade Sicilian food, sourdough pizza and speciality coffee to Oxford city centre.
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Oxford’s legendary music venue The Jericho Tavern set for makeover
Oxford’s historic Jericho Tavern could be given a fresh new look, with plans submitted to transform the exterior of the Walton Street venue where Radiohead and Supergrass played early career gigs.
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Crazy Bear Stadhampton: a new era with refreshed spaces, theatrical dining and Afternoon Tea Feast
Crazy Bear Stadhampton has unveiled its next chapter with refreshed spaces, theatrical dining experiences, a new Afternoon Tea Feast and an updated food and drink offering at the iconic Oxfordshire destination.
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Where to find the best gelato, ice cream and frozen treats in Oxford
As temperatures rise, so too does our appetite for something cold. From artisan gelato in the city centre to inventive frozen drinks, milkshakes and new summer launches here’s where to find the Oxford’s best ice cream and frozen treats this heatwave.
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The Duke’s Summer Garden brings open-air dining and live sport to Bicester Village
A new seasonal outdoor destination has opened at Bicester Village as The Double Red Duke launches The Duke’s Summer Garden, featuring cocktails, craft beers, street food-style dining, live sport screenings and Friday night music.
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The Oxfordshire hotel restaurants leading the way as new culinary hotspots
From stylish city brasseries to Michelin-starred country escapes -Oxfordshire’s hotel restaurants are redefining the dining scene, proving that the best tables in town might just come with a room key.
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Knoops launches Frozen Hot Chocolate as ultimate summer 2026 refreshment
Knoops has unveiled its first-ever Frozen Hot Chocolate, a blended ice-cold twist on its signature drinking chocolate. Available in white and dark chocolate variations with customisable flavour combinations, the new range is rolling out across the UK, including its Oxford Turl Street store.
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Oxford bakery launches UK-first Pastel de Nata soft serve ice cream
Oxford’s Santa Nata bakery has launched what it describes as the UK’s first Pastel de Nata-flavoured soft serve ice cream, combining Portuguese custard tart flavours with vanilla ice cream, pastry flakes and cinnamon.
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An insider’s guide to the best places for al fresco dining in Oxford city centre
If you happen to be wandering through the city’s streets when the sun is out, and you fancy somewhere to escape the hustle, soak up the sun, and have a bite to eat – all at the same time.
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The Hidden Still at Cotswolds Distillery: A new evening bar bringing English sparkling wine into the spotlight
The Hidden Still at Cotswolds Distillery is a new evening cocktail destination, launching with a summer programme of English sparkling wine residencies from Hambledon, Black Chalk and Flint Vineyards, alongside the debut of the Cotswolds Wild Spritz.
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Cotswolds Distillery unveils Hearts and Crafts Madeira cask single malt whisky
Cotswolds Distillery has launched the seventh expression in its Hearts & Crafts series: a limited-edition Madeira Cask Single Malt Whisky. With only 1,200 bottles available, the release celebrates Arts and Crafts heritage with rich, fruit-led flavour and William Morris-inspired design.
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Cinnamon Stick, Middle Barton
The Cinnamon Stick was founded with a simple vision: to bring the warmth, flavours, and traditions of the Middle East to the UK.
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Foodies Festival to return to Oxford with star-studded chef line-up and live music
Returning to South Park this August Bank Holiday, Foodies Festival will return with celebrity chefs, Bake Off and MasterChef winners, and a headline music line-up including Boyzlife, Gareth Gates and B*Witched, for a three-day celebration of food, drink and live entertainment.
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The Feathered Nest Country Inn unveils lively programme of events for summer 2026
The Feathered Nest Country Inn is set to unveil a lively summer season that will blend relaxed countryside dining with a curated programme of live events, outdoor hospitality and seasonal culinary experiences.