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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First Look: The Double Red Duke now open at Bicester Village
Country Creatures has brought its signature Cotswold charm to Oxfordshire’s luxury shopping destination with the opening of The Double Red Duke at Bicester Village – offering shoppers and visitors a relaxed, stylish space to eat, drink, and unwind.
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The Nut Tree Inn unveils exquisite festive menus for a Michelin-starred Christmas
This Christmas, Michelin-starred The Nut Tree Inn is welcoming guests for exquisite festive tasting and party menus celebrating the best seasonal produce in a cosy, countryside setting – culminating in a special Christmas Eve dining experience.
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The Ivy Oxford Brasserie offers £5 off as congestion charge begins
The Ivy Oxford Brasserie is giving guests £5 off weekday meals from 10 to 21 November to help ease Oxford’s new congestion charge. Diners must book ahead and order a main course from the à la carte menu to qualify.
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The Fox Inn in Boars Hill to close for refurbishment ahead of festive reopening
Boars Hill’s Fox Inn will close on 09 November for a £254k refurbishment by new licensee Stephen Williams. The pub will reopen on 29 November with upgraded interiors, a transformed garden, and four new jobs, just in time for the festive season.
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Flight Club Oxford launches Winter Paradise terrace for the festive season
Flight Club Oxford opens its Winter Paradise terrace on 12 November, alongside a festive cocktail and snack menu. December also brings the Festive Brunch Social, featuring prosecco, bottomless pizza paddles, Christmas tunes and an hour of Social Darts.
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Crazy Bear introduces monthly jazz lunches in the Glasshouse
Crazy Bear Stadhampton is introducing Sunday Jazz in the Glasshouse, combining a three-course roast with live jazz from Sepha. Running monthly from November to May, the event offers a laid-back dining experience with seasonal dishes and classic roast favourites.
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Tap Social Movement to open ‘Day Release’ at Milton Park’s Signal Yard
Tap Social Movement will open Day Release at Milton Park’s Signal Yard in 2026 – a vibrant venue combining craft beer, baking, and community. The social enterprise supports prison leavers through work, training and creative collaboration.
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The Ivy Oxford launches family-friendly Naughty Elves Breakfast this December
The Ivy Oxford Brasserie is bringing festive fun to the High Street this December with its Naughty Elves Breakfast – a playful, family-friendly experience featuring delicious food, lively elf entertainment, and take-home festive gifts for both children and adults.
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Escapade Silverstone unveils refined autumn menu at The Gallery
Escapade Silverstone had unveiled its new autumn menu at The Gallery, blending comfort and sophistication with panoramic views of the Silverstone Circuit and a celebration of seasonal flavours.
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Kids eat free at Marco Pierre White’s Oxford this Halloween half term
Kids eat free this Halloween half term at Marco Pierre White’s Oxford Steakhouse Bar & Grill. Families can enjoy classic dishes in a relaxed setting, with every paying adult main including a complimentary two-course meal for children under 12.
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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.