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: Namaste Village
Namaste Village is a more recent addition to Oxford's dining scene. It is a veggie Indian restaurant with lots of variety, reminding you that you don’t need meat to make a great meal. I was invited to try the Diwali thali - a one-plate mix of curries and sundries that was introduced to celebrate Diwali. When I went to review the Diwali thali, I noticed that the restaurant … [Read more...]
Review: Gees Restaurant and Bar
The charm and elegance of Gees is always unmatched. Going back to Gees is always extra special and nostalgic for me, as I used to be a bartender there years ago. Having not been back for a couple of years, I was really looking forward to this meal! Located in a Victorian conservatory, the ambiance is one of my favourite things, whether you are there during the … [Read more...]
Review: Shoryu, Westgate Centre
Tucked away on the lower ground floor of Westgate, Shoryu Oxford City brings a slice of Tokyo to central Oxford. Part of a small but growing chain with around ten branches across London, Oxford, and Manchester, Shoryu has built a reputation for hearty bowls of ramen and comforting Japanese classics. We were invited to try their new special, Jiro Ramen (£23.00), a dish that’s … [Read more...]
Review: Treadwell at The Store Hotel
We started our evening with drinks on the rooftop bar. It was the day the weather properly snapped cold, so we were slightly worried, but Treadwell’s enclosed winter bar was a dream: warm, cosy, and effortlessly chic. The interiors strike that perfect balance between elegant and relaxed, and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier. They talked us through the cocktail list, … [Read more...]
