Tucked away inside the Windrush leisure centre, Yellow Submarine Café might be easy to miss at first glance, but it's worth seeking out. In Witney I find many of the cafes are hard to access and push a buggy in and so finding one where this is easy was a priority for me when I was a new mum. While it initially appears as though access to Yellow Submarine is limited to … [Read more...]
The Edge Deli, Witney
The Edge Deli opened its doors on March 21st in an unexpected but intriguing location, just outside Witney’s town centre at the Hexagon Business Centre on New Yatt Road. This site, formerly the council offices, has now been transformed into a vibrant deli and café by Tom and Phoebe, the duo behind the much-loved Edge on the High Street. With a track record that began in a … [Read more...]
The Evenlode
We must admit, this review didn't come with quite the usual amount of anticipation or excitement. The Evenlode, a large pub on the A34 between Witney and Eynsham, has had mixed reviews, to say the least. But being reviewers isn’t just about visiting the best places and singing their praises—it’s also about giving an honest appraisal of local pub grub. Upon arrival, we saw a … [Read more...]
Review: Dirty Bros
Dirty Bros is located on Corn Street in Witney, taking over the space previously home to The Edge at Lil’s. It’s the latest venture from Jack Anderson and James Morris, owners of The Mole in Toot Maldon. When we spoke briefly with Jack, he told us, “This is very different—we’re not serving gastro food here. This has been a lot of fun.” The relatively small space has been … [Read more...]
Review: The Edge Eatery Ltd, Witney
We first reviewed The Edge back in 2020 when they ran a humble but very reputable street food van in Eynsham. Fast forward four years and they have exchanged the van for two establishments in Witney and have become a cornerstone of Witney's culinary scene, entrusted by the previous owners of Fat Lil's to take over their popular restaurant on Corn Street, they've seamlessly … [Read more...]