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...]
Dirty Bones, Oxford
We’ve got a big thing for rotisserie chicken, is there anything better? So when we saw Dirty Bones was launching one, it immediately went on the list. Then they dropped into our DMs and, honestly, it felt like all our dreams had come true. The chicken is spit-roasted after being brined in koji and spices, then carved up and served on a hot silver plate at the table. We … [Read more...]
Review: Cosy Club, Oxford
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...]
Bentley Pure Escapism at Aynhoe Park
We get some fascinating invites over here at Bitten Oxford, and this one from Bentley for a driving experience and lunch at Aynhoe Park was hard to beat! To give you a brief history of Aynhoe Park, it was originally built in 1615 and has undergone multiple reconstructions and renovations over the centuries due to war, changing ownership, and artistic vision. Initially home … [Read more...]
Il Corno in the Covered Market: launch night
It was an absolute treat to be invited to the opening of Il Corno in the Covered Market! The business is named after a traditional Neapolitan amulet that is said to bring good luck, and the shop has been painted to match the corno's vibrant red colour. With striking black décor and gleaming new ovens, this is definitely a very chic addition to our favourite mini-plaza in the … [Read more...]
