Openings & Closings
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Oxford burger lovers invited to The Beefy Boys’ soft launch with 20% discount
The Beefy Boys are set to open their fifth UK restaurant at Westgate Oxford this October and are inviting local diners to be among the very first through the doors — with a 20% discount to celebrate the launch.
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Award-winning KNEAD Bakery opens bright new High Street store in Oxford
KNEAD Bakery is bringing its award-winning artisan bakes, top-notch coffee, and unwavering commitment to quality to Oxford with the opening of its new store on the High Street.
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Barclays Bank on Cornmarket to move as part of major Clarendon Centre redevelopment
Barclays Bank is preparing to relocate its longstanding branch on Cornmarket Street, moving just across the road to new premises.
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Waterstones Oxford to move from historic Cornmarket home to Queen Street
Waterstones has served its final customers at its landmark Oxford city centre bookshop, marking the end of a 25-year chapter at the iconic William Baker House on the corner of Cornmarket and Broad Street.
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Beauty giant Sephora set to open at Westgate Oxford in late autumn
The announcement forms part of the brand’s nationwide expansion this year, following the launch of its Liverpool ONE store in May and upcoming sites in Sheffield, Manchester, and Cardiff.
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Famed burger brand The Beefy Boys set to launch Oxford Westgate location
The Beefy Boys, renowned for their award-winning burgers and American-style barbecue, are opening their fifth UK restaurant this September at Westgate Oxford.
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UPDATED: Arbequina to open new restaurant in Oxford’s Covered Market
The much-loved Arbequina on Cowley Road is opening a second restaurant in Oxford’s Covered Market, taking over the former Blue Blood sports shop site in the heart of the historic market.
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The Three Tuns: Former Fat Duck Director and Local Butcher reopen Henley pub
The characterful 14th-century pub has been the forever neighbour of the riverside town’s revered butchers’ shop, and its reopening marks a new chapter for one of Henley’s oldest pubs.
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Decision due on new late-night Underground Bar in Oxford city centre
Yola Kucel has submitted an application to launch the Underground Bar beneath 29-31 George Street, in the basement space formerly occupied by the Cirkus nightclub and directly below Gourmet Burger Kitchen.
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Award-winning KNEAD Bakery expands to Oxford High Street
KNEAD Bakery, known for its award-winning handmade pastries, is opening its fourth location this June in Oxford, taking over the former Hobbs store on the high street.
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The Store opens rooftop terrace for summer with Ribs n’ Rum’ on the Roof
The Store, has opened its rooftop terrace just in time for summer, launching “Ribs n’ Rum on the Roof” every weekend. Guests can enjoy skyline views alongside smokehouse favourites like baby back ribs, pulled pork baps, and vegetarian options such as burrata and aubergine parmigiana.
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Clinton Pugh has sold his last Oxford restaurant Kazbar after four decades
After 40 years of shaping Oxford’s café and restaurant scene, renowned business owner Clinton Pugh has sold his final establishment in the city, marking the end of a significant chapter in local hospitality.
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Oli’s Thai to reopen in East Oxford this September
Oli’s Thai will reopen this September at its original home on Magdalen Road in East Oxford after a three-year hiatus that saw the space transformed into Elle’s Deli.
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The Loggia reopens at RH England, bringing al fresco dining to the heart of the Cotswolds
A relaxed open-air restaurant and wine bar, The Loggia offers idyllic al fresco dining against the backdrop of Capability Brown’s naturalistic gardens and sweeping views of the Cotswolds countryside, set within RH England’s new dining destination at the 73-acre Aynho Park estate near Banbury.
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Popular country pub The Lamb Inn sold to industry veterans
Specialist property adviser Christie & Co has announced the sale of The Lamb Inn, a historic 18th-century pub in Crawley, Oxfordshire, to The Cotswold Hospitality Group. Previously owned by award-winning operators Sebastian and Lana Snow, the pub is renowned for its charm and reputation.
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The Hornton Sports Bar opens at Whately Hall Hotel with 2-for-1 launch offer
The Hornton Sports Bar at Whately Hall Hotel has officially opened, offering a stylish new venue for sports fans in Banbury. Featuring large-screen TVs with Sky Sports and TNT Sports, a diverse drinks menu, and a lively atmosphere, the bar provides a prime spot for socialising.