As the weather warms up and sunny days arrive, it surely calls for an afternoon tea with a glass of fizz. At the top of the Ashmolean Museum is their Rooftop Restaurant, currently serving up their 'In Bloom' afternoon tea, which we were kindly invited to try. The exhibition Set up to match their 'In Bloom: How Plants Changed Our World' exhibition, we checked that out … [Read more...]
Review: Ashmolean Afternoon Tea
Available daily, 11:30–4 | £32.50pp | Veggie & vegan options available Afternoon tea at the Ashmolean feels like the most Oxford thing you can do: cake, culture, and a pot of something fancy surrounded by art and history. For £32.50 you get a selection of sandwiches, scones, sweet bits, and a pot of tea. Vegetarian and vegan versions are available, and the … [Read more...]
Review – The Oxford Collection
Spending a day with The Oxford Collection means stepping through three distinct dining personalities - from the contemporary flair of Gees, to the elegance of the Old Parsonage, and finally, the lively charm of Quod. Across the day, we moved from leisurely lunches to cocktails, afternoon tea, a walking tour of Oxford, and finally, dinner. Gees61-63 Banbury Rd, Park Town, … [Read more...]
Review: Monkey Puzzle Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea in the garden on a sunny day? Count me in! Afternoon tea has such a special place in my heart, which all started during my placement year at The Savoy Hotel, and honestly, if someone were to ask me for a recommendation for afternoon tea in Oxford, I would take a bit of time to come up with a good recommendation. However, I might now have found the … [Read more...]
Review: Hotel Du Vin, Henley
The Hotel Du Vin is just a 1 minute walk from the river in the centre of Henley, famous for all of the rowing that takes place in the summer. It is tucked away in a little courtyard and is housed in an old brewery building. The restaurant is in the heart of the ground floor and has warm leather seating, polished wooden floors, framed art, mirrors, and leafy hanging plants … [Read more...]
