As the weather warms up and sunny days arrive, it surely calls for an afternoon tea with a glass of fizz. At the top of the Ashmolean Museum is their Rooftop Restaurant, currently serving up their 'In Bloom' afternoon tea, which we were kindly invited to try. The exhibition Set up to match their 'In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World' exhibition, we checked that out … [Read more...]
Review: Rickety Press Sunday Roast
You may have read Holly's previous review of the Sunday Roast when it launched at the Part and Parcel (if not - read here) and thought damn that looks good, when is that coming to Oxford? Well, it has officially landed at the Rickety Press in Jericho and boy are we happy about it. We're big fans of the Dodo Pubs here at Bitten, they strike the perfect balance of chilled, fun … [Read more...]
Review: Permit Room’s new menu
If you've read any of our reviews of Permit Room, you'll quickly find we're big big fans. They've been pleasing the people of Oxford (and their mouths) ever since they opened a few years ago, and they're still at it now. I recently went with a few friends to check out the new menu and yes, big shock - it didn't disappoint (I'm not sure they ever will?!). We were dining … [Read more...]
Review: Opera Cafe
Few people would say that breakfast is their favourite meal of the day, but the new breakfast/brunch menu at Café Opera on Walton Street may well change your mind. Offering up a two-person sharing-style breakfast platter, it is perfect for those slow summer mornings or for a filling start to your day before work! The centrepiece of the meal, named Sufra, is … [Read more...]
Review: Oxford Belfry Hotel and Spa
If you are looking for that elusive sweet spot between 'country house charm' and 'modern spa luxury,' The Oxford Belfry Hotel and Spa hits the mark perfectly. I can't explain how much of a treat this was and how grateful I am to have been able to enjoy a night's stay. The fact that it was a warm, sunny day only made it even better (especially for the content). Surrounded by … [Read more...]
