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...]
Valentine’s Guide 2026
Thank GOD January is over, it literally lasted a year? To celebrate, here's this year's Valentine's Guide to help you look forward to fun plans and good food. We've got dinner, drinks, sweet treats and things to do all wrapped in one place for you. Dinner... Prince of Wales, Iffley Village Fancy a laid-back one this year? The Prince of Wales delivers on good … [Read more...]
News: Tap Social Set to Open New All-Day Venue at Milton Park in Spring 2026
Big news brewing from Tap Social: the team is opening a brand-new venue in Spring 2026, right in the heart of Milton Park in Didcot. It will sit within Signal Yard, the park's newly redeveloped amenities hub, where the existing buildings have been cleverly reworked to create a fresh, sustainable space. This spot will bring together everything people already love about … [Read more...]
News: Knead Bakery lands in Oxford!
KNEAD Bakery officially opens the doors to its brand new High Street home today. Taking over the former Hobbs site, the shiny new Oxford store is the fourth opening for the Gloucestershire-born bakery brand (you may know them from Tetbury, Cirencester or Elkstone) and their first venture into Oxfordshire. We popped along to the media soft launch yesterday, where the team … [Read more...]
Arbequina 2.0 – interview with Ben Bateman
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...]
