Great news in this morning from Graeme and Michael at independent wine shop, Grape Minds in Summertown - the pair have secured keys to a venue in Wallingford, which they'll be opening as their second wine shop! An expected opening date for the shop is Friday 17th September, on St Martins Street. From their press release: Building on a successful 3 years trading in South … [Read more...]
NEW VENUE ALERT: Five Little Pigs opens in Wallingford this May
We're excited to try Five Little Pigs when it opens in Wallingford in May; from the chef behind Lata Lata in High Wycombe. Five Little Pigs is the name given to the brand new restaurant and bar in Wallingford. The exciting new venue is set to serve European inspired brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks opening on the 21st May. The team include Sam Smith and Rob … [Read more...]
Wilding Oxford: the need-to-know on the exciting new wine restaurant
The old Cafe Rouge building on Little Clarendon Street has gone wild, with a takeover by new wine restaurant, Wilding! We caught up with General Manager, Leigh (who you may remember from Vine Oxford), to get the lowdown. The People Wilding - due to open on Little Clarendon Street later this month - certainly has us excited. The restaurant, wine bar and wine shop is … [Read more...]
The White House opens! Fancy a quick peek at Tap Social’s latest venture?
I take a look inside Tap Social's latest venture - The White House on Abingdon Road - and have a catch up with Tess Taylor on the plan over the coming months. This new venue has been a long time in the making due to challenges of COVID-19. In my last catch up with Tess, all plans were focused on a Christmas opening; but as further restrictions came in, getting all the work … [Read more...]
Celebrating outdoor drinks resuming with a spotlight on The Masons Arms
The Masons Arms in Headington is back open for business; I caught up with Landlord Chris Meeson on re-opening. The Masons is neatly tucked away in Headington Quarry, so make sure you know where you are going if you haven't visited before! It is a local community hub for locals wanting a decent pint, and although no food is served, the bar snacks and beers are always on … [Read more...]