The Bull in Burford reopened in 2023 and has quickly become one of the most desirable places for anyone wanting a quintessential Cotswolds stay. It would not be much of a surprise if you found yourself sitting next to a celebrity. Located on the High Street, it is the epitome of cool. The interior design is spot on everywhere you look, and the offering keeps growing. … [Read more...]
Review: The Oxford Collection: Christmas Edition
Myself and Nicola were kindly invited to join a group of writers and influencers, as well as some of the OC team, for a special festive dining experience at Quod. We walked through the buzzing main room of Quod, greeted by gorgeous twinkly lights, the clink of glasses, and that unmistakable festive feeling. We were led to the private dining room, the Red Room - which was … [Read more...]
Review: Lula’s, Covered Market
Lula's Ethiopian restaurant by the train station has quickly become an Oxford staple, offering traditional injera dishes with a delicious assortment of veggie and meat stews to mop up with the salty, tangy wrap-like bread. Starting off as a stall in Gloucester Green market, Lula's has now been a restaurant on Park End Street for roughly three years, and this year they opened … [Read more...]
Review: Namaste Village
Namaste Village is a more recent addition to Oxford's dining scene. It is a veggie Indian restaurant with lots of variety, reminding you that you don’t need meat to make a great meal. I was invited to try the Diwali thali - a one-plate mix of curries and sundries that was introduced to celebrate Diwali. When I went to review the Diwali thali, I noticed that the restaurant … [Read more...]
Review: Treadwell at The Store Hotel
We started our evening with drinks on the rooftop bar. It was the day the weather properly snapped cold, so we were slightly worried, but Treadwell’s enclosed winter bar was a dream: warm, cosy, and effortlessly chic. The interiors strike that perfect balance between elegant and relaxed, and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier. They talked us through the cocktail list, … [Read more...]
