Oxford favourites Shotover Brewery and Oxford Craft Brew Co now form the new Oxford Brewery. The history Shotover Brewery is a well-known name on the Oxford beer scene. Typically, a pint of Prospect was a regular purchase for me the at The Bear in central Oxford. Do you remember when gong to pubs was an actual 'thing'? Glory Days! This independent, family-owned and run … [Read more...]
Review: Lula’s Ethiopian and Eritrean Cuisine
Update: January 2021 We last visited Lula's a year ago, in January 2020. And, while it seems fair to say a lot has changed in the world since then, it's a big comfort to know Lula's is still serving delicious Ethiopian and Eritrean food that's incredibly tasty - and a total bargain too. They now offer a delivery service so that you can enjoy their food from home (let's face … [Read more...]
Best Oxford Restaurants for Vegetarians AND Meat Eaters
Being a vegetarian can be awkward, and let’s be honest, nobody wants to be that awkward friend. While a few restaurants dedicate whole menus to vegetarians and vegans, it’s easy to feel a little left out. I think I speak for most vegetarians when I say a Portobello mushroom lobbed into a burger bun doesn’t count as a burger substitute! Here are a few of the best restaurants … [Read more...]
Review: Veganuary at The Rusty Bicycle
I do respect The Rusty Bicycle for not taking the easy route. They have a menu full of solid winners (I would be fairly happy to live on their Truffle Funghi pizza) and yet they are still doing inventive stuff, seasonal offerings, monthly specials, and generally keeping things interesting. Despite the fact that they already have a pretty good selection of vegetarian and vegan … [Read more...]
Restaurant Review: Sunday Lunch at Silvie
Silvie - one of my fave Oxford cafes - has launched a new Sunday lunch offering. The bakery cafe is well known for its glorious cinnamon buns, fab brunches and delicious vegan offerings. But, hold tight, there's a new reason to visit. Step through the turquoise front door, into what seems like a traditional family home, and you'll find yourself in a cosy cafe decked out in … [Read more...]