The Randolph, taken over by Graduate Hotels, has had an entire, almost two year long, makeover. To celebrate Oxford's grand hotel reopening, and the restaurant reopening as 'The Alice', the venue held a fantastical launch event. Bitten were given an opportunity to test out the facilities with an invitation to afternoon tea, the launch party, and overnight stay followed by … [Read more...]
Beefeater Kidlington: Restaurant Review
I tested out the newly reopened Beefeater in Kidlington recently with a sense of optimism. It is a well-established chain, and an online preview of the menu had left me feeling quite buoyant. The sultry visuals of perfectly-grilled meat, juicy high-stacked burgers and luscious desserts bathed in warm, glowing colours had built my expectations and appetite. Was braving storm … [Read more...]
Festive Afternoon Tea at Coworth Park
Coworth Park is a member of The Dorchester Collection - a luxury hotel group which includes the Beverly Hills Hotel, LA. Although Coworth isn’t frequented by the Kardashians, it does have its own share of glamorous guests including premier league footballers (or so my boyfriend informed me), Hollywood stars, royals and now, Bitten Oxford. Well if it’s good enough for Prince … [Read more...]
Preview: Christmas at The Baskerville, Henley
It's not often you eat your first Christmas dinner of the year in October, but that's excatly what happed when The Baskerville Arms in Lower Shiplake opened its doors for a Christmas preview. So Christmas jumper donned (I kid you not) and mistletoe packed (ok, maybe not), this little elf was ready to kick off Christmas. And what kicks it off better than a nice glass of … [Read more...]
Hotel & Restaurant Review: Mollie’s Motel & Diner
Mollie's Motel & Diner opened a few weeks ago to a fanfare of national press and with a scattering of celebrities. It's not often the launch of a new Oxfordshire eaterie attracts Jeremy Clarkson, Paloma Faith, Declan Donnelly, GC, The Guardian and the Telegraph. But, now Mollie's has been open a few weeks, how's it settling in - and does it live up to the huge hype? Sat … [Read more...]
