Afternoon tea in the garden on a sunny day? Count me in! Afternoon tea has such a special place in my heart, which all started during my placement year at The Savoy Hotel, and honestly, if someone were to ask me for a recommendation for afternoon tea in Oxford, I would take a bit of time to come up with a good recommendation. However, I might now have found the … [Read more...]
Review: Steak night at The Black Horse Thame
Head to the delightful market town of Thame on the Bucks - Oxfordshire border for a steak night to beat all steak nights. The Grade 2 listed Black Horse in the town centre offers an upmarket steak fest every Wednesday night. There is an extensive a la carte menu too and multiple vegetarian options. Thame has a reputation for its annual food fair and the Tuesday market. It's … [Read more...]
Review: The James Figg, Thame; the ultimate Sunday roast?
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...]
