Backed by a group of young American investors and their embryonic Public House Group, with a sister gastropub The Pelican in Notting Hill, The Bull at Charlbury has been dramatically reborn. It is now a pub that is worth sitting up for and taking notice of. To date, Charlbury, as a gourmet dining destination, has seriously under delivered on top-notch food. The best hospitality … [Read more...]
Review: Whistlers
A trip out to the heart of the Cotswolds was well rewarded with a visit to Whistler's brasserie in Chipping Norton. Owners Nathan and Kerry offer a warm welcome and deliver truly passionate cooking in this intimate, friendly eatery, close to the renowned Chipping Norton Theatre in Spring St. There's a new boutique cinema coming soon too! Whistlers put on a range of events, … [Read more...]
Review: The Feathered Nest
The Feathered Nest, six miles from Burford in Nether Westcote, is a beautifully restored malthouse, dating from 1692. It looks down onto the Evenlode Valley which is best admired from the inn's attractive terrace and extensive gardens. It's a relaxed, cosy, hilltop establishment right in the very heart of the Cotswolds offering top-notch dining in the most authentic of … [Read more...]
Review: The Five Alls at Filkins
There's rarely going to be a more intriguing pub name in a more delightful English village. If Hollywood was searching for the authentic English village, they'd just cast Filkins in the role. This welcoming 18th century pub is run by the delightful Paula and Ray. It's part of the Barkby pub group, a collection of high quality "foody pubs with rooms" including The Bull at … [Read more...]
Review: Steak night at The Black Horse Thame
Head to the delightful market town of Thame on the Bucks - Oxfordshire border for a steak night to beat all steak nights. The Grade 2 listed Black Horse in the town centre offers an upmarket steak fest every Wednesday night. There is an extensive a la carte menu too and multiple vegetarian options. Thame has a reputation for its annual food fair and the Tuesday market. It's … [Read more...]