When an opportunity to visit The Bell in Hampton Poyle came along, there was no way I could say no. Opened in 2009, The Bell is both boutique hotel and quaint country pub, fusing traditional British inn with cosy, contemporary furnishings. While the five-star hotel offers nine boutique rooms, the restaurant serves a typically British menu, including an A La Carte menu … [Read more...]
Oxford Mithai Express: Takeaway Review
With Mithai meaning Indian sweets, Koly - the lady behind new takeaway business, Oxford Mithai Express - had originally planned on creating sweets. However, friends of Koly’s encouraged her to also include home-cooked curries and savoury snacks. After trying out a takeaway from Oxford Mithai Express recently, I’m glad they did! Whilst we have many South Asian takeaways … [Read more...]
National Burger Day: the Best Burgers in Oxford
It's National Burger Day in the UK this Thursday 27th August. To celebrate, we've put together a list of the best burgers in Oxford for your delectation. Gone are the days of plain old hamburgers with nothing more than a bog-standard beef patty, lettuce and tomato. Whether you like yours stacked to the Gods with various toppings, dripping in condiments, or green and … [Read more...]
Restaurant Review: The Folly
Note: When we went to review The Folly it was prior to lockdown, so expect some changes for safe distancing. As you approach The Folly’s almost, ‘blink and you miss it’ subtle entrance off of St Aldates, you’ll walk under an archway adorned with fairy lights – a sweet, decorative touch that runs all the way through the restaurant. Walking down the stone steps into The … [Read more...]
World Chocolate Day: where to satisfy your sweet tooth…
If you didn’t already know, there's a dedicated day in the calendar celebrating the best sweet treat - it's World Chocolate Day! Pinpointing the date chocolate was introduced to Europe in 1550, July 7th marks the start of true happiness in food-form. Including bespoke chocolates, dairy-free alternatives and the most boujee bars in town, we may surprise you with the number of … [Read more...]