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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The Ivy relaunches £19.17 menu as Brits redefine luxury in 2026
New research shows Brits now value time, connection and affordable treats over extravagance. The Ivy has responded by expanding its iconic £19.17 1917 set menu, offering more seasonal dishes and accessible luxury across its restaurants.
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The Alchemist to bring back its 2010 menu with £6 cocktails and dishes this January
The Alchemist is reviving its original 2010 menu this January, offering cult cocktails and classic dishes from just £6 as part of a limited-edition nationwide throwback.
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Marco Pierre White Oxford launches New Year sale with 50% Off Mains
Marco Pierre White’s Oxford restaurant is launching a New Year sale, offering diners 50 per cent off main courses throughout January 2026 at its popular Steakhouse on Godstow Road.
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The Chequers at Berrick Salome reopens under new management after refurbishment
The Chequers at Berrick Salome has reopened under new management after a major refurbishment. The historic pub now offers elevated modern British dining, local ales and welcoming spaces in the heart of South Oxfordshire.
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Hook Norton Brewery unveils Limited Edition Barrel Aged Double Stout
Hook Norton Brewery has launched a Limited Edition Barrel Aged Double Stout, brewed from a 19th-century recipe and matured in oak for 18 months. Rich, smooth, and complex, this traditional English stout delivers chocolate, coffee, and caramel flavours, and has now sold out in limited 750ml bottles.
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Blenheim Palace Food Festival returns for Summer Bank Holiday 2026
The Blenheim Palace Food Festival returns for the Summer Bank Holiday weekend in May 2026, featuring global street food, artisan stalls, live entertainment and Raymond Blanc headlining the Festival Kitchen in a three-day celebration for all the family.
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Escapade Silverstone unveils festive fine dining with trackside views at The Gallery
Escapade Silverstone has revealed its Festive Menu at The Gallery restaurant, offering refined seasonal dishes with views of the iconic circuit. Available 01 December to 03 January, the menu includes indulgent starters, mains and desserts, plus private dining options.
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The Alchemist partners with TRIP to reinvent Dry January with mindful and creative serves
The Alchemist and TRIP are reinventing Dry January with a creative menu of no- and low-alcohol cocktails available throughout January. Featuring TRIP’s botanical blends and premium non-alcoholic spirits, the collaboration celebrates flavour, mindfulness and modern drinking culture.
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Crazy Bear announces extravagant New Year’s Eve party in Oxfordshire
Crazy Bear Stadhampton will host an extravagant New Year’s Eve celebration featuring top live performers, a signature buffet, circus artistry and a DJ until 2.00am. Limited tickets also remain for select Christmas cabaret parties later in December.
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Bill’s unveils festive Christmas menu packed with seasonal specials
Bill’s Christmas menu returns with festive dishes, sharers and seasonal cocktails, available until 05 January. Highlights include indulgent mains, Chrimbo Classics for £10, kids eating free on Boxing Day and a special New Year’s Eve set menu.
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Nut Tree Inn and Galvin Green Man launch exclusive January menu exchange
The Nut Tree Inn and Galvin Green Man are joining forces this January for a two-night menu exchange, offering collaborative four-course dinners in Essex and Oxfordshire that showcase signature dishes, seasonal ingredients and the talents of two award-winning British pub kitchens.
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The Feathers unveils limited-edition festive menus and New Year’s Eve celebration
The Feathers in Woodstock unveils its festive menus and a lively New Year’s Eve celebration, offering seasonal dishes, champagne, live music and a Michelin Key setting perfect for a cosy and luxurious countryside Christmas.
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The Killingworth Castle ends 2025 with new head chef and major accolades
The Killingworth Castle celebrates a strong end to 2025 with national awards and the arrival of new head chef Edward Dutton, further strengthening its reputation as one of Oxfordshire’s leading independent gastropubs.
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The Feathers and Hotel Chocolat bring chocolate-themed haven to Woodstock this Christmas
The Feathers in Woodstock has teamed up with Hotel Chocolat for a festive transformation, offering velvetised hot chocolates, chocolate cocktails, seasonal desserts and cacao-inspired décor.
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Celebrate Christmas with Namaste Village’s festive Taste of India menu
Namaste Village Oxford brings festive Indian flavours to its Christmas Celebration Menu, featuring vegetarian and vegan dishes, vibrant cocktails, and heart-warming desserts. Running until Christmas Eve, the menu blends seasonal tradition with the restaurant’s signature creativity and community-focused values.
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RH England opens ‘The Conservatory’ a stunning new skylit dining experience
RH England has unveiled The Conservatory on – a skylit garden-inspired restaurant featuring a dramatic glass ceiling, designer lighting installation and a Paris-crafted menu. The new venue enhances the estate’s reputation as a leading design-led hospitality destination.