With the arrival of summer comes longer days, hayfever and crowded pub gardens. A warm sunny day causes everyone to flock to their nearest watering hole for a pint outside. But at Victor's in Westgate roof, you can enjoy a drink outside, come rain or shine. Their Secret Rooftop is now open, covered in florals and wooden beams with views of Oxford's spires, it can … [Read more...]
Dirty Bones, Oxford
We’ve got a big thing for rotisserie chicken, is there anything better? So when we saw Dirty Bones was launching one, it immediately went on the list. Then they dropped into our DMs and, honestly, it felt like all our dreams had come true. The chicken is spit-roasted after being brined in koji and spices, then carved up and served on a hot silver plate at the table. We … [Read more...]
The Corn Room, Witney
By far Witney’s hottest new opening, when we heard that Paul Piper and Jay Bartlett, previously of The Lamb in Crawley, were opening a restaurant on Corn Street (formerly Dirty Bro’s and The Edge), we knew we were in for a treat. We used to frequent The Lamb embarrassingly often, but in recent years had drifted away and never quite found a local date-night destination … [Read more...]
Review: Permit Room’s new menu
If you've read any of our reviews of Permit Room, you'll quickly find we're big big fans. They've been pleasing the people of Oxford (and their mouths) ever since they opened a few years ago, and they're still at it now. I recently went with a few friends to check out the new menu and yes, big shock - it didn't disappoint (I'm not sure they ever will?!). We were dining … [Read more...]
Easter Guide 2026
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...]
