OXTWO was one of my favourite meals of 2025, so it is about time we told you about it. The lovechild of Summertown Wine Bar and the team behind The Back Lane Tavern and The Duke, OXTWO is a small plates wine bar with a tapas style, sharing led menu, much of it cooked over charcoal. We have had a few Bitten readers ask whether it is worth a visit. We went at the end of … [Read more...]
Review: The Oxford Wine Tavern
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: Wilding’s ‘A Toast with Champagne’
My recent evening at Wilding Wine was all sparkle: bottles of bubbly chilling, wine glasses gleaming, and conversation fizzing. I joined 11 other guests in the private upstairs room for a champagne tasting and a delightfully indulgent two hours. Hosted by Sarah Helliwell, Wilding's head of wine, the event introduced us to six champagnes produced by family-owned growers. It … [Read more...]
