The Boxing Hare, Swerford

16th February 2026 by Holly and Rachel 1 Comment AD - Gifted, AD - Invite, Best For, Blogbest roast/ chipping norton/ COTSWOLDS/ COUNTRY PUB/ DOG FRIENDLY/ GASTRO PUB/ ROAST/ SUNDAY LUNCH/ SUNDAY ROAST/ Sunday Roast Guide

When we recently released our Bitten roast guide, The Boxing Hare essentially said “hold my beer” and invited us in to try their Sunday roast. A stone’s throw from Soho House and firmly within the Chipping Norton set, we arrived on a Sunday to an almost full car park. It is the ideal destination for a walk and roast combo, so we enjoyed a beautiful countryside stroll before … [Read more...]

Review: Brunch at Dosa Darlings

13th February 2026 by Nicola Barretto 1 Comment AD - Invite, BlogCOWLEY/ CURRY/ INDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ SOUTH INDIAN

Dosa Darlings has begun running a 'Bollywood Brunch' over the weekends, and we were kindly invited down for the first service. Located on Cowley Road, they are all about South Indian food, from curries to Dosas. For the Bollywood Brunch, there are a few options available, and I had the 'Little Darlings' package, which is £30 and includes 2 drinks (there is wine, beer, and … [Read more...]

Review: The Oxford Blue

11th February 2026 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogEAST OXFORD/ INDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ REVIEW/ VEGAN

I was recently invited to the Oxford Blue, which coincided with a group of old school friends visiting, and with one of them being vegan, it felt like the perfect opportunity to try out the fully plant based menu. We arrived and it was very busy, after a pretty quiet and slightly depressing drizzly January, it was SO nice to walk into a pub with a real buzz, and packed … [Read more...]

Review: Dhamroo, Headington

29th January 2026 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogCURRY/ Headington/ INDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ set menu/ SOUTH INDIAN

Dhamroo is a new South Indian spot in Headington, taking over the former Bhoomi Kitchen site and giving it a tidy refresh. The menu is set-format only, with either a 3-course menu (£35pp) or a banquet (£39pp), where you get to try a bit of everything. You can’t just order a single main, which felt a little odd - great if you’re hungry or going as a group, less so for a quick … [Read more...]

Review: Cosy Club, Oxford

28th January 2026 by Holly and Rachel Leave a Comment AD - Gifted, AD - Invite, Blog, PreviewsCENTRAL OXFORD/ LAUNCH/ Oxford/ REVIEW/ ROAST/ SUNDAY LUNCH

It was my first visit to Cosy Club, I have only ever heard positive things, so I was pleased to finally give it a go and see what the fuss was about. As soon as we walked in, the vibe felt familiar. It reminded me a lot of Como Lounge in Witney and after a quick Google, it became clear why. Both brands sit under the same ownership, which explains the recognisable look and … [Read more...]