A few weeks ago I visited The James Figg to try out their Sunday Roast. The James Figg hadn’t been somewhere I'd considered visiting in recent years. After all, there’s the fellow Peach Pub owned The Thatch, known for its elegant and creative dishes, as well as The Black Horse, serving good food in a recently renovated gastropub interior. There are endless options in Thame, so … [Read more...]
REVIEW: The Black Horse in Thame, just try and keep Jade away!
I'm no stranger to The Black Horse; since Raymond Blanc took it over in 2017 I've been a keen returner. So when Bitten was invited over to sample their new Summer menu, I jumped at the offer! It’s a tough life. One of my favourite elements of The Black Horse is their use of space. You walk into a cosy, small, low-lit entry, filled with dark wood; turn to the left and follow … [Read more...]
Review: The Thatch, Thame – an evolving menu you won’t want to miss
The Thatch Inn is exactly what it says on the tin, a beautiful and welcoming 16th century thatched pub. Located on the main high street of historic market town, Thame, run by The Peach Pub group. They have balanced finer dining brilliantly; with its modern crockery and linen napkins, the untouched olde world mahogany bar and slanted 16th century walls. Outside, a chic … [Read more...]
Review: The Star, Cowley – the best pub garden in Oxford?
Local, homely and proper: The Star delivers on drinks and atmosphere I’ve been on a quest to find my new favourite watering hole ever since pubs reopened this year. Oxfordshire is not short of stunning outdoor venues and you can read all about that in our comprehensive guide to pub gardens. Enter The Star on Rectory Road: a traditional pub with lots of character. On the … [Read more...]
The White House opens! Fancy a quick peek at Tap Social’s latest venture?
I take a look inside Tap Social's latest venture - The White House on Abingdon Road - and have a catch up with Tess Taylor on the plan over the coming months. This new venue has been a long time in the making due to challenges of COVID-19. In my last catch up with Tess, all plans were focused on a Christmas opening; but as further restrictions came in, getting all the work … [Read more...]