Eynsham Hall's location is truly beautiful; driving up the estate’s super long entrance, located in North Leigh near Witney, you instantly get Downtown Abbey vibes. Originally built in 1700, the site remains one of Oxfordshire’s great country houses after a thread of many owners and refurbishments. Inside, the décor remains antique and old fashioned: high, stencilled … [Read more...]
Review: Veganuary at The Rusty Bicycle
With Veganuary in full swing, The Rusty Bicycle invited Bitten along to sample two new vegan dishes - a tofu burger and a vegan pizza. Full disclosure, I'm an omnivore. You may have read in previous posts I'm gradually reducing our meat consumption as a family. So this little meat eater went along happily, intrigued to see if I'd miss cheese on the pizza and meat between the … [Read more...]
Review: The Mole Inn
I’d been told I’d walk through twinkly fairy light lit trees leading up to The Mole Inn, which I certainly did. Situated just outside of Oxford in Toot Baldon, this welcoming country pub holds that real cosy feel, with low ceilings and old stone interiors. However, let’s get to the good stuff first – the food! The À la Carte menu consists of stomach-warming and … [Read more...]
Review: Cheesemas at Byron
I was rather keen to get my hands on Byron’s seasonal burger offering. It’s freezing cold outside. It’s dark before 4pm. We’ve already had our Christmas party and there’s very little on the horizon to ease my way through the ever-lengthening nights and grey days until the Christmas break begins. So why in the world would I not take the chance to sample an indecently huge burger … [Read more...]
Restaurant Review: The Thatch, Thame
I basically visit Thame for two reasons - my friend Liza, who makes a mean (and VERY strong) cocktail, and to visit The Thatch. I've been a bunch of times but never written a full review, so what better than to mix the two. Liza and colleague Paul in tow, we arrived at The Thatch on a Monday lunchtime for a spot of #MondayMotivation in the form of a good pub chow … [Read more...]
