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...]

The Star x Moonie’s do pizza!

27th February 2026 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, Blog, RecipesEAST OXFORD/ INDEPENDENTS/ NEWS/ Oxford/ pizza/ pub/ REVIEW

Before I even start this review I need to confess that before this evening, I had never been to the Star. I KNOW. It's unacceptable. I don't know why. I blame the ridiculous amount of pubs in Oxford (a good thing, obvs). However, I have admired it from afar, and heard very good things about its very good vibes, so when my friend was having birthday drinks there the same … [Read more...]

The Chequers, Berrick Salone and a stay at The Crown Inn, Benson

25th February 2026 by Chiara Nunzet Leave a Comment AD - Invite, FeaturedDOG FRIENDLY/ INDEPENDENTS/ OXFORDSHIRE/ pub/ STAY

I was very happy to be spending a weekend revolving around good pubs. This one took us across two sister spots: a cosy overnight at The Crown in Benson and dinner at The Chequers Inn in Berrick Salome - just four minutes down the road. We arrived at The Chequers just as the rugby was wrapping up - peak "village pub energy". Not rowdy, not chaotic. Just merry. Buzzy. That … [Read more...]

Review: The Mole Inn

23rd February 2026 by Liz Wilding Leave a Comment AD - Invite, BlogINDEPENDENTS/ Oxford/ OXFORDSHIRE/ pub/ REVIEW

The Mole Inn in Toot Baldon has been a favourite countryside pub for as long as I've lived in Oxford. Graced with a beautiful garden patio, and surrounded by rural walks in most directions, it's just a temptingly short drive out of town in the summer. Somehow, I'd never been there in winter, so was really pleased to have the chance very recently. And what a warm welcome we … [Read more...]

Cattivo, Cirencester

18th February 2026 by Holly and Rachel Leave a Comment AD - Gifted, AD - Invite, Blog, New RestaurantsCattivo/ CIRENCESTER/ COTSWOLDS/ Gloucester/ INDEPENDENTS/ pizza/ SOURDOUGH

This year my partner Rachel set us the challenge of trying a new pizza spot every month. So when the opportunity came up to try Cattivo, a pizza place in Cirencester, we snapped it up and pencilled it in as our February pizza date night. The Cattivo menu is small but specialist, offering six classic Neapolitan-style 12-inch pizzas, cooked in a state-of-the-art Gozney … [Read more...]