Bitten Oxford Food & Restaurant Reviews
Oxford Food Guide
Deck the halls with pho and cari: Pho’s alternative Christmas dinner delights Pho offers up its Vietnamese staples for your work Xmas do on a budget, but with little in the way of festive flourishes. When I heard Pho was doing a Christmas menu this year, I was intrigued. Could I expect turkey summer rolls, or sprouts fried in soy sauce? Turns out they’ve rejigged their … [Read more...]
If you missed out on The Scenic Supper when they launched over the many lockdowns of 2020, you’ll be happy to know you can make up for lost time with the latest addition to their increasing portfolio of fine dining experiences with views. A new location; The Stone Barn, Fir Farm Scenic Supper is back in the Cotswolds and going all out this winter at their new location at … [Read more...]
Fine dining in beautiful Henley-on-Thames? When Bitten was invited to sample Ember’s tasting menu, I jumped at the chance! Ember is the brand-new restaurant at Crockers Henley, a stylish hotel-with-dining housed in a Georgian townhouse on the Market Place. The warm welcome was a preview of the friendly, attentive service. The overall vibe was relaxed elegance and comfort. A … [Read more...]
The Ivy Oxford Brasserie invited me along to try out their limited edition Halloween cocktails (more about those later). The Ivy sits on the High Street in central Oxford in an extremely grand and vibrant building. The entrance of the Ivy is always seasonally and beautifully decorated. At the moment it's adorned with autumnal flowers, leaves and painted pumpkins - gorgeous. … [Read more...]
The Horseshoes is one of Witney’s oldest pubs. It has all the old charm of a country pub with a contemporary feel. It promises “amazing local ales, cracking wines, and classic pub food with a hint of sophistication." All the food is sourced locally from local farms and producers. The Horseshoes is led by Luke Champion and Alex Vaughan. Both local lads with a passion for … [Read more...]
