Pieminister has to be the best pie maker in the country. Their award-winning pies come in a variety of 14 fl avours to suit all palates, from the traditional steak and ale to the more contemporary goat’s cheese and sweet potato. Their pie and mash cafés are simple, unpretentious and...
Read more about Pieminister in OxfordSimply irresistible'. Not the words of this writer, but those of none other than The Observer's food critic, Jay Rayner. It isn't hard to see why Fleet Street is getting excited about The Black Boy Inn: the pub simply exudes charm and sophistication in spades. And then there's the food....
Read more about The Black Boy Inn in OxfordNicholson pubs all possess a unique and intriguing history and The Crown is no different. The pub has had a succession of famous landlords, including John Davenant in the year of the Gunpowder Plot. It was during this time that playwright William Shakespeare paid his frequent visits to Oxford. The...
Read more about The Crown in OxfordOpen early until late, Turl Street Kitchen offers relaxed eating and drinking with a focus on great local ingredients and independent drinks producers. Drop in for breakfast or a coffee, grab a quick lunch, or stay for dinner or drinks. Whatever the reason for your visit, you will feel right...
Read more about Turl Street Kitchen in OxfordA place of intrigue and history, Oxford Castle was built after the Norman Conquest in 1071. Through the centuries, Oxford Castle became a place of incarceration, until 1996 when its jailers hung up their keys for the last time. A visit to the castle today is an interactive experience, with...
Read more about Cafe 1071 in OxfordMany hotels have restaurants, but few have a restaurant of this quality. Malmaison is housed within a medieval castle and the former Oxford Prison – both the hotel and its brasserie retain all of the interesting prison features with true panache. The floodlit facade is imposingly grand and the reception...
Read more about Malmaison Oxford Brasserie in OxfordSmack bang in the middle of Oxford, at the heart of the Oxford Castle Quarter heritage site, is The Slug and Lettuce, a chic, bourgeoisie-styled bar and restaurant that’s the epitome of cool. By day, hungry Oxford locals can enjoy top foods that are all inspired by the latest trends...
Read more about The Slug and Lettuce in OxfordWholesome, healthy, generous and seasonally changing – this pretty much summarises the food at Nosebag. One of the longest-serving independent restaurants in Oxford, Nosebag has been cooking up popular, homemade dishes using fresh ingredients for a number of years now, and this bright and friendly restaurant just keeps on pleasing. Step...
Read more about Nosebag Restaurant in OxfordThis noodle bar offers a chilled-out atmosphere and accomplished dishes that will excite your tastebuds and leave you determined to return for more. Offering a varied menu which authentically replicates the cuisine of Malaysia, Makan La lets the food do the talking, and eschews overtly exotic decor in favour of...
Read more about Makan La in OxfordThis is a calling for all Mexican food lovers, and for those non-believers too - The Mission Mexican Grill in Oxford is a resounding success, serving fresh Mexican food that will ignite all types of appetite and tastes. This culinary paradise is perfectly placed in the hub on St Michael's...
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