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...]
Review: The Rabbit Hole
Appropriately for a bar named after a mysterious entrance to a magical land, The Rabbit Hole is tucked behind an enticing yellow door, hidden away down one of North Oxford's more unassuming and picturesque streets, and appeared as if by magic. Okay, maybe it wasn't magical, but if there was any big fanfare about this little independent neighbourhood bar's opening then it … [Read more...]
BrewDog: Bar Stool Beer School
I came across BrewDog's ‘Bar Stool Beer School’ through a social media advert, and I'm really glad I did. Honestly, I have never been bowled over by BrewDog. There is nothing wrong with the beer, the venues are always well put together and the staff have always been friendly, but it has never been a ‘go to’ venue I wanted to race back to. That being said, I think times are … [Read more...]
Last Orders: Pint Shop To Close This Weekend
One of my favourite Oxford venues, Pint Shop, is set to close this weekend. They announced the closure yesterday on social media, and have shared the following release with us. Pint Shop, the British Beer House operator, has announced it will close its Oxford site this Saturday 16th February. Co – founder Richard Holmes said, ‘We’ve loved being part of the Oxford scene for … [Read more...]
Review: Teardrop Bar, a Concept Shop and Micro Pub
Teardrop Bar is one of the latest editions to Oxford Covered Market, taking on the old Haymans Fisheries spot and run by the brains behind Church Hanbrewery. If you haven’t come across Church Hanbrewery before, they're based in Church Hanborough (the name probably gives it away!) and have been producing beer since 2015. I discovered the joys of Church Hanbrewery at the … [Read more...]
