Must-see restaurants in Oxford & the Cotswolds

  • Parsonage Grill

    Oxford

    For a taste of old-Oxford formality with the feel of a gentlemen’s club, dine amid this hotel restaurant’s dark-wood panelling and original paintings. Its…

  • Pierre Victoire

    Oxford

    This much-loved little bistro has earned a sky-high local reputation for its scrupulously prepared array of classic dishes from all over France. From fish…

  • Hubble Bubble Coffee House

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This friendly, family-run cafe, steps from the cathedral, has a buzzy, contemporary feel. In a quirky space that’s all filament lightbulbs, stripped wood,…

  • Swan Inn

    The Cotswolds

    With a maze of lively rooms, roaring winter fires and bench tables overlooking a gorgeous orchard, this popular riverside gastropub, 3 miles east of…

  • L’Artisan

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    With its smartly prepared French cuisine, courtesy of owners from the original Montpellier in France, this romantic, much-lauded restaurant is a…

  • Café Coco

    Oxford

    Decorated with classic posters, warm yellow walls and chunky mirrors – not to mention the plaster-cast clown – this Cowley Rd veteran is especially…

  • Rickety Press

    Oxford

    Tucked away in the backstreets of Jericho, this revamped gastropub is something of a hipster haunt for its high-class brioche-bun burgers, wood-fired…

  • Natural Bread Company

    Oxford

    An early-morning social centre for students from adjoining Somerville College, this small bakery-cafe is renowned for wonderful breads like the wheat-and…

  • Old Crown Inn

    The Cotswolds

    A romantic vision of the English country pub, nestled on the village green with whitewashed walls and a snug interior, the Old Crown serves old-fashioned…

  • Windsor Grill

    Windsor & Eton

    A cornucopia for carnivores, 10 minutes’ walk from the castle beyond the end of Peascod St, the meat-mad Windsor Grill is primarily a steakhouse, serving…

  • Cuttlefish

    Oxford

    Whether your taste in seafood is for cod and chips (£11) or opulent mixed platters (from £38 for two), this bright, open Spanish-flavoured bistro will…

  • The Fishes

    Oxford

    In a delightful rural setting 1.5 miles west of central Oxford, this buzzy red-brick Victorian gastropub draws a devoted crowd to enjoy classy modern…

  • Old Bookbinders Ale House

    Oxford

    This charming neighbourhood pub is a hit with Jericho locals for its distinctive and very tasty line in French cuisine, including simple classics like…

  • Chiang Mai Kitchen

    Oxford

    Real-deal Thai cuisine in central Oxford, in a fine medieval building tucked down a little alleyway. As well as the expected curries, with plenty of…

  • Eight Bells Inn

    The Cotswolds

    Nestled into a delightfully updated 14th-century inn, this relaxed pub wins points for its flagstone floors, warm service and good modern-British country…

  • Broadway Deli

    The Cotswolds

    If it’s not sunny enough to eat in this buzzing deli’s garden, head up the creaky stairs, beyond shelves stacked with local produce, to find red-clothed…

  • Martha’s Coffee House

    The Cotswolds

    In an appealing historic cottage on the main road, Martha’s is a local mainstay, dependable from the moment it serves the first of its all-day pancake-and…

  • Angel

    The Cotswolds

    Set in a stylishly revamped 16th-century inn, this buzzy pub offers something for everyone, on a tasty menu that ranges from steak and ale pie or curried…

  • Made by Bob

    The Cotswolds

    Filling a substantial light-filled space inside a central mall, and focused around an enormous open-plan kitchen, Bob’s is part deli, part brasserie, and…

  • Two Brewers

    Windsor & Eton

    This atmospheric 18th-century inn, at the gateway to Windsor Great Park, serves tasty, well-prepped food ranging from soups, salads and fishcakes to…

  • Branca

    Oxford

    Big, bright and bustling, this glitzy Jericho favourite serves cool cocktails and savoury focaccia to complement elegant, well-prepped pizzas, pastas,…

  • Meimo

    Windsor & Eton

    Windsor may be a bastion of all that’s British, but Meimo's glass lanterns, draped fabrics and lively colours add a little North African sunshine to the…

  • Ye Olde Ferrie Inn

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This no-nonsense pub has been filling bellies in a stunning spot on Symonds Yat’s west bank since 1473. Options include ploughman’s boards, juicy burgers,…

  • Monk’s Kitchen

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    With its cosy dining room and pretty courtyard garden, the cathedral cafe is a great secret hideaway. Drop in for homemade cakes, afternoon tea (£16 for…

  • Huffkins

    The Cotswolds

    The original outlet of a Cotswolds chain that’s been baking and serving delicious scones, cakes and pies since 1890, this lively, friendly cafe is usually…

  • Moya

    Oxford

    While Slovakian food has yet to sweep the foodie world, this little evening-only place has a lot of local fans. Vegetarians love the halusky dumplings,…

  • Greek Deli in the Cotswolds

    The Cotswolds

    The name says it all, really, though as well as selling olives and olive oil, the friendly proprietor serves fresh-cooked Greek delicacies, to eat either…

  • Al-Shami

    Oxford

    This long-standing Jericho institution is a sure bet for tasty and authentic Lebanese food. For vegetarians especially, the wide range of hot and cold…

  • Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant

    Oxford

    With its irresistible riverside setting, 1.5 miles north of central Oxford, the century-old Cherwell Boathouse makes a perfect setting for a lazy lunch or…

  • Little Marrakech

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    A refreshing taste of Morocco in the heart of St Albans, Little Marrakech is a snug, colourfully themed North African restaurant specialising in rich…

  • Five Arrows Restaurant

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    Tucked inside a coaching inn that’s now an upmarket hotel, Five Arrows delivers carefully concocted modern British dishes in a cosy yet graceful dining…

  • The Chester

    Oxford

    Is The Chester a pub or a restaurant? Clearly it’s both, with its busy beer garden, but the main reason visitors venture to this residential backstreet is…

  • Horse & Groom

    The Cotswolds

    This laid-back but welcoming pub, in a tiny hamlet 2 miles west of Moreton-in-Marsh, is a firm favourite with well-heeled horsey types who appreciate its…

  • Fleece

    Oxfordshire

    Facing Witney's main village green, this friendly, roomy gastropub offers an ambitious seasonal menu ranging from wonderful veggie tarts and sandwiches,…

  • Falcon

    The Cotswolds

    Behind a soft-gold stone facade, this elegantly laid-back eatery specialises in smartly presented, season-inspired British-European fare. Cheery staff…

  • Star Anise

    The Cotswolds

    Local produce plays a prominent part in the inventive, mostly vegetarian dishes whipped up at this bubbly cafe. Tuck into lunchtime soups, pastas, felafel…

  • Lussmanns Fish & Grill

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This bright, modern restaurant, steps from the cathedral, serves a changing, season-focused, ethically sourced menu of creative British dishes with…

  • Dog & Muffler

    Oxford & the Cotswolds

    This lively, locally loved pub dishes up quality grub in giant portions amid wood-beamed ceilings, carpet-covered floors and flowery curtains, and also…

  • New Brewery Arts Cafe

    The Cotswolds

    Drop into this friendly daytime-only cafe, on the upper level of Cirencester’s lively arts centre, for breakfast eggs, toast or pancakes, or for wholesome…

  • Bell at Stow

    The Cotswolds

    Among the best of Stow’s lively old pubs, the Bell lurks on the eastern edge of town, covered in greenery. Its enticing menu stretches from brioche…

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