Taylors has officially opened its flagship gourmet deli and café at Oxford North, marking a significant addition to the city’s newly launched global innovation district.
To celebrate the launch of Taylors Oxford North, customers can enjoy hot drinks for just £1.00 throughout March and April at the new venue.
The café forms part of the first phase of Oxford North’s development, which combines state-of-the-art offices and laboratories, new homes, public parks and community amenities to create a vibrant destination for workers, residents and visitors.
Situated on the ground floor of The Red Hall — the district’s hub for science and innovation start-ups and SMEs — the 80-seater café offers indoor and outdoor seating with views over Fallaize Park and Olafur Eliasson’s illuminated “Your planetary assembly” sculptures.
In addition to its range of gourmet sandwiches, salads, freshly made pasta, delicacies and specialty coffees, Taylors Oxford North will provide catering services for meetings and events.
The new opening marks Taylors’ ninth location in Oxford, bringing its locally employed workforce to more than 100 people. The café is currently open from 7.30am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday, with extended hours planned as the district expands.
Juri Vahala, chief executive officer of Taylors, said:
“We’re thrilled to have opened our latest café to the public, in what is our fourth decade of operating.
“This is our ninth café and a flagship venue for our brand, with stunning interiors and welcoming view. The response we’ve received from customers already has been fantastic. To celebrate the opening we’re offering people who visit us at Oxford North all hot drinks for £1.00 for the first two months.
“Oxford North is an exciting new place that aligns perfectly with our commitment to community, sustainability, and great coffee and food and we’re looking forward to welcoming new customers in the coming weeks and months.”
Simon Ruck, managing director of Oxford North, said:
“Welcoming Taylors to Oxford North is an exciting milestone in shaping a district built on connection, innovation and community. With shared values around quality, sustainability and exceptional service, Taylors is a natural fit.
“Taylors’ focus on locally sourced ingredients and welcoming spaces will help create a vibrant destination — a place to meet, recharge and exchange ideas, setting the tone for the future of Oxford North.”
Oxford North is being delivered by Oxford North Ventures, a joint venture between Thomas White Oxford, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan and Stanhope.
Within The Red Hall, around 2,500 sq ft of flexible retail space remains available for one, two or three units. Wider plans across Oxford North also include additional recreational and leisure facilities, potentially incorporating elements within a proposed hotel. Future development phases are expected to introduce further ground-floor retail, creating a dynamic mix of amenities across the district.
