We're back at the Harcourt Arms (again), although this time we've got a new reason to visit. This place holds a special place in our hearts. We're on first-name terms now with the manager, although that isn't unique here. It's a pub full of regulars and plenty of "good to see you again"s. Tonight we're here for American Night. The Harcourt Arms has been running a monthly … [Read more...]
Dirty Bones Breakfast
Breakfast with a toddler and a partner with an egg allergy can be tricky and it is the reason we rarely go out for it. We so often arrive to find almost everything on the menu contains eggs and the idea of an egg free substitute it met with a shrug. So what a surprise when my partner declared this the best review he has ever done (and asked if we could come back before we even … [Read more...]
OXTWO, Summertown
OXTWO is the love child of Summertown Wine Bar and the owners of Back Lane Tavern and The Duke of Marlborough. I first came to OXTWO to celebrate a milestone birthday and was really impressed. We indulged in an assortment of small plates to share and had a brilliant time, so when we received an invite to come and try the roast, I was very eager to return. We arrived to a … [Read more...]
Treadwell, Oxford
The Treadwell is situated inside The Store hotel in Oxford and describes itself as "untraditionally British", think classics with a twist. This is my second time eating here. My first experience stayed with me as possibly the best fish and chips I've ever eaten, so I was excited to return. On both visits I've eaten early, which probably contributed to the … [Read more...]
Cosy Club Oxford – A Graduation Menu Worth Celebrating
Graduation meals are a bit of a funny one. You want somewhere that looks and feels special in the photos, but it also has to suit Mum, Dad, younger siblings and whoever else ends up coming. There were plenty of tables available when we visited Cosy Club Oxford on a quiet Thursday lunchtime, and my dining companion had unexpectedly brought her two-year-old along too. The … [Read more...]