Easter Guide 2026

23rd March 2026 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Partnership, Best For, BlogBANK HOLIDAY/ CENTRAL OXFORD/ COCKTAILS/ DEALS/ EAST OXFORD/ EASTER/ GUIDE/ INDEPENDENTS/ NEWS/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ pizza/ VALENTINES

We've not got a scooby where this year is going or how on earth we're already talking about Easter, but here we are! The Easter break is around the corner, and we're here with a guide full of food, drink, and activities for you to try out. Easter weekend dining Jojo's Cocktail & Pizza Bar, Cowley Road Easter doesn't have to mean a big roast dinner. If pizza … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Guide 2026

2nd February 2026 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment Best For, FeaturedCENTRAL OXFORD/ COCKTAILS/ DEALS/ EAST OXFORD/ FANCY DINNER/ GUIDE/ INDEPENDENTS/ NEWS/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ pizza/ VALENTINES

Thank GOD January is over, it literally lasted a year? To celebrate, here's this year's Valentine's Guide to help you look forward to fun plans and good food. We've got dinner, drinks, sweet treats and things to do all wrapped in one place for you. Dinner... Prince of Wales, Iffley Village Fancy a laid-back one this year? The Prince of Wales delivers on good … [Read more...]

Curry Night at Permit Room, Oxford

1st October 2025 by Nicola Barretto Leave a Comment BlogCENTRAL OXFORD/ COCKTAILS/ CURRY/ INDIAN FOOD/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE

Can't stop, won't stop talking about Permit Room! Ever since Permit Room landed in Oxford, I have been a huge fan. I always felt that the Oxford food scene was lacking a good Indian restaurant, so Permit Room fit right in. The low-level lighting vibe at Permit Room sets a nice atmosphere, but it is not the best for a foodie trying to get some photos- it does have its own … [Read more...]

Review: The Embassy at The Chesterton

29th August 2025 by Jemma Smith Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogBAR/ BICESTER/ COCKTAILS/ FUSION/ HOTEL/ INDIAN/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ REVIEW

I love traditional Indian food and so I am often a bit wary about fusion food. Large menus with too many dishes to get every one perfect, 2 cuisines and often medicare at both. However this British-Indian spot in Oxford managed to surprise me. It’s not perfect, but it gets enough ticks from me for a return visit. The Embassy bar and restaurant is part of the Chesterton … [Read more...]

Review: Six By Nico return of ‘The Chippie’

28th June 2025 by Jemma Smith Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogCENTRAL OXFORD/ COCKTAILS/ DATE NIGHT/ EXPERIENCE/ Oxford/ restaurant/ REVIEW/ TASTING MENU/ WESTGATE

Returning to Six by Nico for their “Chippie” menu (which was back for a limited period, other favourites will also return) felt a bit like coming back to your favourite series -familiar structure, new plot twists. Having visited during the “Six wonders of the world” menu a few months back, I was curious to see how this latest theme would deliver, and while the evening had a few … [Read more...]