To celebrate their upcoming 8th birthday in Oxford, I was kindly invited to Swoon's little get-together last week. Swoon is home to authentic Italian gelato. Their story began about 120 years ago, and to this day, they continue to use traditional methods to slowly churn their gelato, using high-quality natural ingredients. If you know me, you know gelato is … [Read more...]
The Blackhorse in Gozzard’s Ford reopens, by the team behind The Punter & The Porterhouse
This Sunday sees the official reopening of The Blackhorse (all one word now, in keeping with a neighbouring farm and road) in Gozzard's Ford, on the Western outskirts of Abingdon. Having lain empty for a number of years, the rural pub was bought from Green King by Tom Rainey, the owner of Oxford's The Punter and The Porterhouse. Let's face it, we all love a decent … [Read more...]
News: Victor’s Summer rooftop
With the arrival of summer comes longer days, hayfever and crowded pub gardens. A warm sunny day causes everyone to flock to their nearest watering hole for a pint outside. But at Victor's in Westgate roof, you can enjoy a drink outside, come rain or shine. Their Secret Rooftop is now open, covered in florals and wooden beams with views of Oxford's spires, it can … [Read more...]
Review: Knead Bakery’s Brunch Menu
An invite to review Knead Bakery Oxford's new brunch menu meant 2026 was off to a strong start. I've been obsessed with their pastries since they arrived in town earlier in 2025, often unable to walk past without treating myself to a pain au chocolat (award-winning, may I add), or an iced chocolate in the summer. So to hear they were bringing the brunch menu to Oxford was … [Read more...]
News: Tap Social Set to Open New All-Day Venue at Milton Park in Spring 2026
Big news brewing from Tap Social: the team is opening a brand-new venue in Spring 2026, right in the heart of Milton Park in Didcot. It will sit within Signal Yard, the park's newly redeveloped amenities hub, where the existing buildings have been cleverly reworked to create a fresh, sustainable space. This spot will bring together everything people already love about … [Read more...]
