Pizza Express has opened a branch in Summertown, on Banbury Road! With about 370 restaurants across the UK, there is always a Pizza Express around the corner. We decided to make this invite our Bitten summer social catch-up, which was well overdue! Walking down Summertown High Street, you definitely won’t miss it. Now, on to the meal... As there was such a … [Read more...]
Review: The Galaxie Hotel, Summertown
A weekend away at a hotel is a different kind of self-care, and I think we all need more of these. Now, let's talk about the hotel itself and my stay! I was so excited and grateful to have been invited to the recently refurbished Galaxie Hotel, located on Banbury Road. The hotel offers bed and breakfast options which means for other meals you'll need to venture out but … [Read more...]
Bitten Streets: South Parade
For the second instalment in our Bitten Streets series, let's head up north to Summertown and give some love to South Parade. This one-way street running from Banbury to Woodstock Road is easy to miss if you are driving by. But it's definitely worth a detour for its food and drink offerings, and the Bitten team are regular visitors. Don't let the slightly scruffy first … [Read more...]
Review: Summertown Wine Bar x Table 13 collab
I was kindly invited to this very exciting collaboration evening, and what a treat! Summertown Wine Bar opened in March 2023, so not a year old yet, and has already collected its 'regulars', making it feel cosy as well as classy. SWB was founded by Emily Robotham, Michael Jelley and Graeme Woodward, who run Grape Minds, a wine shop (one round the corner from the wine bar, … [Read more...]
Invite: Kopitiam
In the mood for some Malaysian street food? Kopitiam in Summertown will certainly brighten up your taste buds. This small venue on South Parade opened in September 2022 and really showcases the diversity and spice of Malaysian cafes. It’s a simple, no-frills eatery, with a friendly atmosphere and delightful fare at reasonable prices. I was invited for a lunch tasting recently, … [Read more...]
