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 Double Red Duke to open at Bicester Village this November
Country Creatures’ acclaimed Cotswold inn, The Double Red Duke, will open at Bicester Village this November, offering open-fire British cooking, classic cocktails, and signature hospitality from Sam and Georgie Pearman.
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Matthew Freud’s Cotswold inn Bull earns Michelin Key distinction
The Bull in Burford, Matthew Freud’s luxury Cotswold inn, has been awarded a Michelin Key for 2025, celebrating its design, dining, and hospitality excellence.
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The Alchemist stirs up spooky magic with limited-edition Halloween cocktails
The Alchemist is bringing back its signature dark theatre this Halloween with the limited-edition Midnight Zombie cocktail, alongside spooky favourites served with smoke, sparks and a touch of Alchemist magic.
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The Folly’s winter dining domes return to Oxford’s riverside
Experience The Folly’s signature winter dining domes – elegant, heated spaces beside the River Thames that blend comfort, privacy, and Oxford’s riverside charm.
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Whistlers Restaurant in Chipping Norton sold to new owner
Whistlers Restaurant in Chipping Norton has been sold to hospitality operator Marco Bodini, who plans a fresh relaunch following a full refurbishment. The sale marks a new era for the much-loved town-centre dining destination.
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The Ivy Oxford to transform into Emerald City with live entertainment and cocktails this Halloween
The Ivy Oxford Brasserie transforms into Emerald City this Halloween with themed desserts, cocktails, and family fun on 31 October, offering Oxford diners a magical taste of The Wizard of Oz.
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COSMO Oxford to celebrate Diwali with special festival menu
COSMO Oxford will mark Diwali on 20 October with a one-day-only menu inspired by Indian and Nepalese flavours. The feast includes traditional dishes such as lamb rogan josh, chicken biryani, and gulab jamun, alongside vegetarian and seafood favourites.
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Kids Eat Free is back at Bill’s this Halloween
Kids eat free at Bill’s this Halloween from 27 to 31 October. Up to two children dine free per adult, with a fun menu, Toffee Apple Pancakes, and a new spooky storybook – the perfect half-term treat for families.
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Oxford restaurants join new half price dining initiative
Oxford restaurants including Café Coco, Comptoir Libanais and Pierre Victoire have joined First Table, a new initiative offering 50 per cent off food at off-peak times. The global dining platform launches in Oxford to make eating out more affordable and sociable.
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Milton Park’s Signal Yard serves up its next course with three new Oxfordshire eateries
Milton Park’s Signal Yard adds three popular Oxfordshire independents — 1885 Burgers, Chor Muang Thai, and Planted Plates — to its 2026 lineup, bringing local flavours, green spaces, and community dining experiences to the county’s highly anticipated new destination hub.
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Shan Shui Bicester Village unveils new brand and elevated dining experience
Shan Shui Bicester Village unveils a glamorous brand refresh, new menu, and lifestyle range inspired by vintage Shanghai. Expect bold flavours, elegant cocktails, and artisanal retail products — a celebration of Asian heritage reimagined for today’s discerning diners.
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Celebrate Halloween with Flight Club’s Spooky Brunch Special
Celebrate Halloween at Flight Club Oxford’s Spooky Brunch Weekender, with bottomless pizza, prosecco, cocktails, and Social Darts. Running 31 October to 02 November, it’s the perfect mix of food, fun, and frightful festivities.
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The Ivy Oxford Brasserie launches sweet twist on its iconic Shepherd’s Pie
This October, The Ivy Oxford Brasserie has unveiled a playful twist on its most iconic dish with the launch of the Shepherd’s Pie Dessert — a sweet reimagining of the restaurant’s beloved classic, complete with chocolate, carrot cake and candied rosemary.
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South Indian vegetarian restaurant Crispy Dosa opens at Orchard Centre Didcot
Orchard Centre Didcot has welcomed a vibrant new addition to its dining lineup with the opening of Crispy Dosa. The South Indian vegetarian restaurant brings authentic flavours, bold spices and a colourful menu to Didcot.
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Marco Pierre White unveils new autumn menu at Oxford Steakhouse
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill in Oxford has launched a new autumn menu featuring classic British favourites with French-inspired flair. Dishes include Box Tree Chicken Liver Parfait, Mr White’s Mixed Grill, and a two-course 1961 set menu
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Escapade Silverstone launches Express Lunch at The Gallery
Escapade Silverstone has launched an Express Lunch at The Gallery, bringing refined weekday dining to the heart of the iconic Silverstone Circuit. Available Monday to Friday, the menu features vibrant, seasonal dishes like Teriyaki-glazed Atlantic Cod and Sticky Toffee Pudding, priced from £18.