I was kindly invited down to Jojo's on Cowley Road to check out their Friday night setup - a mix of pizza, cocktails, and live music, and it turned out to be a really enjoyable way to ease into the weekend. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, with a rustic, cosy interior and a nice buzz. The setting is spot-on for a casual evening out. There’s a good number of tables, you’re … [Read more...]
Review: Rosa’s Thai
We remember trying the original Rosa’s Thai in Spitalfields some years ago, and since then, the brand has grown into 45+ restaurants across the country. So when Rosa’s Thai opened in Oxford in 2023, we were genuinely excited. Since then, we’ve been a couple of times and had some great meals paired with warm, friendly service. This time, we visited to try some of the newer … [Read more...]
Review: Tender Coconut, Cowley Road
With a name like Tender Coconut, you would imagine a warm and inviting atmosphere with nourishing food and that is exactly what the newly opened South Indian restaurant on Cowley Road offers. Painted in bright orange, this low building is hard to miss. The interiors match the energy of the outside with large painted murals covering the wall, filling the room with a … [Read more...]
Review: Permit Room by Dishoom
Permit Room was arguably the most eagerly awaited restaurant opening in Oxford last year. With a 4.9-star rating on Google and a constant buzz of diners, it’s clear that it has more than lived up to the hype. Unlike other Dishoom restaurants, where the kitchen takes centre stage, The Permit Rooms is designed around the bar, making it the focal point of the space. … [Read more...]
The Randolph reimagined – Oxford’s grand hotel hosts one hell of a launch
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...]
