Hey, fancy meeting up at a motel somewhere along the A420 on a cold dark night? Yeah, sure, doesn't sound murdery at all. If there's one thing that will tempt me to attend such an odd invitation, it's this. Mollie's Motel & Diner is a new - and seemingly unusual - project by Nick Jones, founder of Soho House. The Soho House of A-list celebrity clientele fame and private … [Read more...]
Review: Afternoon Tea at Eynsham Hall
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...]
Macdonald Randolph Hotel unveils new £100k ballroom
Oxford's five-star Macdonald Randolph Hotel invited Bitten for a Christmas themed event in their function rooms last week, to celebrate the transformation of its grand ballroom after a £100,000 investment. The extensive remodel saw the function suite, which can host up to 400 people, undergo a complete refurbishment. The space features three exact replica chandeliers of … [Read more...]
Preview: refurb & new en-suite rooms at The George Inn, Barford St Michael
Last week Bitten ventured (are you sitting down?) beyond the ring road, to visit The George Inn, a country pub that's just undergone a refurbishment under new management. While us townies might be unfamiliar with the concept of leaving our 'hoods on a regular basis, the drive out to The George was a pleasant one, out the other side of Kidlington and past Duns Tew on country … [Read more...]
Christmas in Oxford 2019: 23 Fabulous Feasting Ideas
With Christmas looming, here’s the lowdown on some fabulous feasting ideas for Christmas in Oxford, so you can celebrate the season in style. 1. Skogen Kitchen * UPDATE - this event is no longer happening, but do follow Skogen Kitchen on Facebook for more delicious events in the New Year * Skogen Kitchen on King Edward Street is hosting a wonderful Julbord Supper on … [Read more...]