I was lucky to sample the brilliant Festive Menu at The Killingworth Castle in the delightful village of Wootton, near Woodstock. Coventry legend and Chef Adam Brown delivers 'the culinary goods' yet again! What utter brilliance he shows. You'll also get the warmest of welcomes anywhere in the Greater Oxfordshire and Cotswolds area - Jim, Nick & Raj are the ultimate … [Read more...]
Review: Hotel du Vin, Henley on Thames
If you fancy a night out and a convenient day trip into the delightful Thames Valley, the rather decent bistro at the Hotel du Vin in Henley isn't a bad shout. You'll enjoy good simple Anglo - French food that is unfussily prepared and expertly cheffed in a cosy, buzzy brasserie-style environment. Prettily situated just 150 yards walk from the River Thames one … [Read more...]
Review: Malmaison, Oxford Castle
It's probably one of the quirkiest places you'll eat in Oxfordshire and certainly in the city centre which has its fair share of stunning venues. Malmaison Oxford is situated in the old Oxford Gaol, not far from the Westgate centre and back down the hill towards the station. The new autumn & grill menu passes muster. A very decent meal was enjoyed, all in the noble … [Read more...]
Review: The Boxford
The Boxford is another "must visit" gem in the South Oxfordshire dining scene. Like The Woodspeen, it's worthy of your custom for the building alone. On Lambourn Road, in the village of Boxford, there now stands an iconic architectural wonder of a restaurant, created on the site of the former Bell pub, serving great Italian food. It's the fourth restaurant in the WSH … [Read more...]
Review: The Woodspeen
After such an excellent visit to The Star at Sparsholt in February for their Wednesday steak night, the dining scene in south Oxfordshire definitely needs further exploration if the quality is going to be that good! With great anticipation, we therefore decided to venture further south to check out the fixed menu at The Star's sister eatery The Woodspeen - just on the edge of … [Read more...]
