When Bitten got an invite to visit ‘Backseat Becky’s’ in the Westgate, I was first in line to check it out. Who doesn’t love the promise of tropical cocktails at a secret bar? And I’m pleased to report that what I found was a laid-back club serving tasty, well-priced drinks. Backseat Becky’s really is a secret venue Carefully hidden at the back of the Breakfast Club, … [Read more...]
Bitten’s 2024 Easter Guide
No, we don't know where this year is going either, or how on earth we're already reaching the end of March. But good news, the evenings are getting lighter, the air is getting warmer.. which can only be cause for celebration by delving into some delicious food and drink. Here's our 2024 Easter Guide - including Easter treats, spots for a nice drink, something for the kids, … [Read more...]
Central Oxford’s Best Pubs for a Pint
UPDATE: January 2024 This update has been a while coming! We’ve seen a few pubs come and go, or at the very least change hands over the past couple of years, so now felt like a good time to talk pints! As the title suggests, I am looking at pubs which are central to Oxford, but I’ve thrown in a few outside the centre that are worth a visit. In my last update, I had a … [Read more...]
Meet the producers: Heavy Water Brewing Company
Who are Heavy Water Brewing... Heavy Water Brewing Company were born out of a beer festival - where all good ideas come from! Steve and Ade met at the Oxford Beer Festival back in 2018, both having a passion for sharing beer and being enthusiastic home brewers. Following the beer festival, conversations continued for the next year or so before they started … [Read more...]
NEWS: Grape Minds set to open new wine shop in Wallingford
Great news in this morning from Graeme and Michael at independent wine shop, Grape Minds in Summertown - the pair have secured keys to a venue in Wallingford, which they'll be opening as their second wine shop! An expected opening date for the shop is Friday 17th September, on St Martins Street. From their press release: Building on a successful 3 years trading in South … [Read more...]
