Oxford has no shortage of beautiful foodie spots for when the sun shines. Recently we were due to meet some friends on one of the hottest days of the summer so far, and we had simple requirements: cold wine, and light bites. So we made our merry way to The Oxford Wine Tavern, tucked away in Summertown. We managed to nab a table on the small front terrace, which offered a … [Read more...]
Review: Cosmo Buffet
We visited this Oxford buffet on a Thursday evening, arriving just before opening at 4:30pm - and were surprised to find a queue already forming outside. It wasn’t long before we understood why. The food had just been laid out, fresh and visually appealing, with staff carefully arranging everything before the rush. While the dishes were regularly replenished throughout the … [Read more...]
Moon Coffee, Witney
In the same spot where the much-loved vegan café Eden once resided, a new restaurant has emerged after the site sat empty for quite a while. Moon Coffee brings the flavours of the Levant to Witney, serving up delicious Syrian cuisine. After a Bitten follower recommended it and with a stream of glowing five-star reviews on Google, we decided it was time to check it out. It … [Read more...]
Review: Dinner and a stay at The Bat and Ball
I was kindly invited to The Bat & Ball in Cuddesdon – the sister pub to The Lamb Inn at Little Milton – for dinner and an overnight stay. A Thursday evening in July, sunny skies, warm breeze, and a pub with good but chilled energy. It struck the right balance of relaxed yet polished, with interiors that feel thoughtfully curated but not overly styled. Think fresh, open, … [Read more...]
The Plough, Shiplake
After recently doing a review at The Three Tuns in Henley, it wasn’t long before we got invited to head out that way again. It’s a good hour’s drive for us, but having had such a great experience before and with it being the perfect weather for an evening ride, we took the rather scenic country roads to Shiplake, just outside of Henley. The Plough sits in a dip in the road, … [Read more...]
