Oxford
No wonder a constant stream of students squeeze in and out of this tiny diner – it’s Oxford’s top spot for delicious, gracefully simple Japanese cuisine…
Must-see restaurants in Oxford & the Cotswolds
Oxford
From black rice with pomegranates to oxtail with mac cheese and plantains – and, of course, spicy jerk chicken – everything is just perfection at this…
Oxford
This beautiful lunch venue spreads from the vaulted 14th-century Old Congregation House of the University Church into a garden facing the Radcliffe Camera…
Oxford
A mile beyond Magdalen Bridge, this extra-special neighbourhood gastropub has won plaudits from the national press. A friendly, informal spot, it offers…
Oxford
Whatever time you drop into this laid-back, not-quite-scruffy, seductively charming all-day bistro, with its fairy lights and faded-wood tables, you can…
The Cotswolds
Lively, stylish and laid-back, this beautifully revamped coaching inn – where diners dig into excellent, elegant seasonal British dishes with a…
Oxford
A haven for impecunious students, this indoor marketplace holds 20 restaurants, cafes and takeaways. Let anyone loose here, and something’s sure to catch…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
For over 30 years, chef David Everitt-Matthias has been thrilling visitors and locals alike in this two-Michelin-starred Cheltenham favourite. Imaginative…
The Cotswolds
This veteran gourmet restaurant is a treat from start to finish, from its splendid 400-year-old timbered exterior to the elegant, inventive creations you…
The Cotswolds
Revelling in glorious hilltop views above pretty honey-washed Stanton, just off the Cotswolds Way 3.5 miles southwest of Broadway, this pub is not just…
The Cotswolds
Set in a glorious old mansion facing the market hall, this definitive Cotswold tearoom is renowned for its no-holds-barred afternoon teas, served from 2…
The Cotswolds
This little 'restaurant with rooms' thrills palates with top-notch creative dishes packed with flavour, such as asparagus and goat's cheese risotto or…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
Oozing atmosphere, this 15th-century pub offers diners the chance to experience Heston Blumenthal’s highly creative cuisine in a relatively affordable,…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
Arguably the most famous restaurant in the country, the Fat Duck is the flagship property of whiz-bang chef Heston Blumenthal. A pioneer of ‘molecular’…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
From the moment the uniformed valet greets you until the last tray of petit fours is served, this three-Michelin-starred riverfront restaurant is…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
On the Woburn Estate, Paris House is a handsome, black-and-white, half-timbered structure to which the 9th duke of Bedford took a shine while visiting the…
Oxford
This tiny Thai restaurant is a bit of a trek from town, a mile down Iffley Rd, but it’s absolutely worth the effort. The short menu changes frequently,…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
This welcoming riverside gastropub, right beside the ferry crossing, ticks all the right boxes with its creative Modern British dishes, bursting with…
Oxford
Upstairs above a bike shop, this chatty, friendly cafe has bikes galore, including penny-farthings, dangling from its ceiling and white-painted brick…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
Prithvi's top-notch service and minimal monochrome style perfectly match its elegant, immaculate modern cuisine. While rooted in Indian traditions –…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
A spacious, friendly, vintage-chic cafe, where relaxed decor – all blue faux-leather booths and rough wood tables, fresh flowers and colourful cans –…
Oxfordshire
Oxford itself has no Michelin-starred restaurants, so local food-lovers make the 9-mile pilgrimage east to this impressive manor house, which has two…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
This breathtaking brasserie conjures its retro setting, in a 1920s cinema, into fabulous art deco glamour, with a delightful daffodil theme from its tiled…
The Cotswolds
This lively little rural pub in Slad, 2 miles south of Painswick, was a favourite watering hole of local author Laurie Lee, whose portrait and books adorn…
Oxford
Oxford’s not renowned for high-end, cutting-edge cuisine, so if you’re crying out for a few foams, mousses, funny-shaped plates and bumpy slates, make…
Oxford
Boasting of being England’s first-ever coffee house – though not, unlike its rival opposite, open ever since – the Grand looks very much the part, with…
Oxford
Stripped-down, dazzling-white cafe, with a scattering of light-wood Scandi-style tables, where you can enjoy a good cup of coffee in a relaxed ambience…
Oxford
The original in a three-strong chain of Oxford ice-cream cafes, better known as G&Ds, this is where they actually make the stuff, with new flavours being…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
Dylans took a long-closed Tudor pub and turned it into a modern eating and drinking destination, informal but with a serious approach to food. Mains might…
The Cotswolds
‘Pub of the Year’ in 2018, and set in a 16th-century cider house with a lovely garden 4 miles southeast of Stow, the King’s Head is ideal for eating,…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
This friendly, unfussy and remarkably inexpensive cafe serves no-nonsense contemporary food using top-quality local ingredients. The all-day breakfast…
Oxford
As sultry as it is stylish, this energetic Moroccan-inspired bar-restaurant – a spin-off from nearby Café Coco – features hanging lanterns, draped fabrics…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
Tucked into the cosy wood-beamed lounge of a gorgeous boutique hotel, this rustic-modern restaurant delights with tasty contemporary British cooking…
The Cotswolds
Set inside a dazzling countryside manor, this romantic restaurant – be sure to book ahead – concocts imaginative, beautifully presented dishes with French…
Oxford & the Cotswolds
Behind its bare-bones exterior, this stylish gastropub serves Modern British food with a punch, amid exposed brick, bare wooden tables, blue-velvet booths…
Oxford
Run by the Benugo chain, the Ashmolean’s light-filled rooftop restaurant serves meticulous modern dishes such as black squid crusted cod or mustard…
Windsor & Eton
This bistro-restaurant, not far from the river, is Eton’s best dining option. Terracotta tiling, deep-green decor and a sunny courtyard lend the feel of a…
Oxford
Just supposing ‘Sri Lankan tapas’ was actually a thing, this wildly popular bar-restaurant would be the best place to get it. What it really serves is…
Oxfordshire
This large central gastropub, divided into several distinct parlours and dining rooms, succeeds admirably in catering to different tastes. Pub-grub…
The Cotswolds
It’s a shame about the generic-sounding name, because this is actually a very pleasant cafe, peacefully located in the historic Old Silk Mill, with nice…
