Review: Oxford Dogs

29th June 2025 by Sofia Dellasala 2 Comments AD - Invite, BlogCENTRAL OXFORD/ COVERED MARKET/ Fast Food/ INDEPENDENTS/ LUNCH/ Oxford/ REVIEW/ takeaway

You might have noticed over the last year that the covered market has seen some changes and updates, the latest of which has brought a slice of the USA to our Victorian market. Oxford Dogs serves classic American-style hot dogs, which you can pair with one of their flavoured milkshakes. Perfect for a lunch-time treat or to grab after work, you can choose from a few … [Read more...]

Arbequina 2.0 – interview with Ben Bateman

26th May 2025 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment Behind The Scenes, Blog, InterviewsCENTRAL OXFORD/ COVERED MARKET/ INDEPENDENTS/ NEWS/ Oxford/ restaurant/ tapas

I think everyone and their dog got extremely excited when the news broke out that Arbequina was expanding. It's a cult favourite in Oxford, perfect for date night thanks to their innovative cocktails and low-lit vibe, also great for group dinners and birthdays with their sharing style menu and private dining space available for bigger groups. We wanted to know more about … [Read more...]

Review: A Taste of China (Covered Market)

25th November 2024 by Liz Wilding Leave a Comment BlogCASUAL/ CENTRAL OXFORD/ COVERED/ COVERED MARKET/ DUMPLINGS/ INDEPENDENTS/ LUNCH/ NOODLES/ Oxford/ restaurant/ REVIEW

Lunchtime in the Covered Market. We have many tempting options these days (hurray!), but there are some days when only home-made noodles will feed my hunger. That’s when I stop by a Taste of China.This tiny, family-run business is on the Market Street side, next to one of the entrances. It could more accurately be called a taste of Shaanxi, which is the province in the middle … [Read more...]

Il Corno in the Covered Market: launch night

30th November 2023 by Faith Inch Leave a Comment AD - Invite, Blog, New Restaurants, News, PreviewsCENTRAL OXFORD/ COVERED MARKET/ INDEPENDENTS/ ITALIAN/ LUNCH/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ restaurant/ REVIEW

It was an absolute treat to be invited to the opening of Il Corno in the Covered Market! The business is named after a traditional Neapolitan amulet that is said to bring good luck, and the shop has been painted to match the corno's vibrant red colour. With striking black décor and gleaming new ovens, this is definitely a very chic addition to our favourite mini-plaza in the … [Read more...]