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Medio at the Barceló Oxford Hotel Medio
Godstow Road, Oxford, OX2 8AL
Telephone: 01865 489988
Our modern and colourful Medio restaurant has been designed to cater for couples, families and large groups. The friendly evening ambiance sets a relaxing mood to enjoy the fresh, seasonal and varied cuisine. Unwind and relax in the comfortable Medio bar for a pre or post-dinner drink. Free parking and only 2 miles from the City centre.

Browns Browns
5-11 Woodstock Rd, Oxford, OX2 6HA
Tel: 01865 511995.
Browns transformed an old Morris Garage into their second restaurant over 30 years ago. Now a landmark within the city, this archetypal British brasserie is situated where St Giles meets Woodstock Road. Both the recently refurbished bar and brasserie areas have windows that open on to the street in the summer for that al-fresco feel.

The Fat Duck The Fat Duck
High Street, Bray, Berkshire, SL6 2AQ
Tel: 01628 580 333.
Heston Blumenthal of The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire has been described as a culinary alchemist for his innovative style of cuisine. His work researches the molecular compounds of dishes so to enable a greater understanding of taste and flavour. His original and scientific approach to the molecular breakdown of cuisine has teamed him with fellow chefs, scientists and psychologists throughout the world.

 
     
 
Malmaison Malmaison
Tel: 0845 365 4247
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Mal life. The Oxford Job. This converted prison gives you super slinky rooms with innovative touches like free broadband. Divine dining and spectacular bars that will hold anyone for a night. That’s the truth and nothing but the truth. That’s Mal life.
   
 
 
The Lemon Tree The Lemon Tree
268 Woodstock Rd., Oxford, OX2 7NW.
Tel: 01865 311936.
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Open: Closed Mon & Tue, 12pm – 11pm Wed – Sat, 12pm – 5pm Sun.
An elegant, relaxed spacious restaurant and bar with cheerful staff – and walled garden for alfresco summer lunches. Inspired modern cuisine- daily fish specials and cheap weekend roasts. Good wine list and no rip off prices. Highest score in Oxford in 5 editions of GOOD FOOD GUIDE.
The Lemon Tree also has a wedding licence and can be hired for private parties.
   
 
 
The Jersey Bar & Grill Jersey Arms
Middleton Stoney, Oxfordshire OX25 4AD. Tel: 01869 343234
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Enjoys a fine reputation for smart casual dining. Renowned for the quality and varity of its wines, superb food and service, the restaurant can be reserved for your exclusive use.
   
 
 
Giraffe Giraffe
71 George, Oxford OX1 4DB
T: (01865) 201030
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The giraffe concept is simple. Its about freshly cooked, global food, great people and world music. The menu - inspired by the best flavours from around the world, includes must-have brunches, hand roasted coffee, healthy smoothies, appetizer nibbles, main meals, generously portioned desserts, cocktails, beers and carefully selected wines.
Breakfast menu includes organic porridge with fresh strawberries, scrambled eggs and smoked salmon and stacked pancakes with banana and blueberries. Main menu offers sharing mezze plates, healthy fresh salads, gourmet burgers, stir fries and curries.
   
 
 
Gees Gees
61 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PE
Tel: 01865 553540
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Something of an Oxford institution, this Victorian conservatory with a collection of Gary Hume paintings serves modern European food with an eclectic wine list. Gee’s captures the whole dining experience, a combination of great food, attentive and knowledgeable service, thoughtful, sympathetic design and a great central location. Traditional Sunday lunch served every week with live Jazz in the evening, set lunch and pre-theatre supper served Monday to Friday.
   
 
 
Branca - Bar & Kitchen Branca
111 Walton Street, Oxford OX1 4EE
Tel: (01865) 556111
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"Friendly service from tireless staff, all-day opening and early evening deals make this live-wire, modern Italian brasserie a favourite..." Good Food Guide 2008
"The menu was intelligent and restrained, much better than those poncy students deserve!" Giles Coren, The Times Nov 2002
"Bright, confident, bustling and classless" Telegraph 2005
   
 
 
Quod Quod
92-94 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BN.
Tel: 01865 202 505
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Situated on the High, Quod Brasserie with its terrace and bar forms the hub of the Old Bank Hotel and houses an amazing collection of young British art.
Open all day this stylish, busy, bustling Mediterranean influenced Brasserie serves the sort of simply designed, unpretentious, robust food you might find on the Mediterranean coast with a small wine list with most wines by the glass.
   
 
 
The High Table High Table
71-73 The High Street, Oxford OX1 4BE
T: (01865) 248695
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It could be a breakfast of Eggs Benedict with home-made, heavenly Hollandaise; a lunch of organic cod with a mussel, saffron and cream sauce; a smooth, velvety Foie Gras and chicken liver parfait with a glass of our Knappstein Three; or a Bourguignon made of oxtail with Pomme Mousseline and a bottle of Pommerol. Perhaps you will choose a best end of lamb, cooked perfectly with our Dauphinoise potatoes and a Pinot Nior to compliment it. You could opt for scallops with confit leek and Avruga caviar with a glass of Cloudy Bay, or maybe a tasting platter of ten of the best cheeses in Britain and France with wines to match.
   
 
 
66A @ Cotswold Lodge
66a Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6JP
T: 01865 512 121
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Sunday - Thursday 12noon - 2.30pm and 6.30pm - 10pm
Friday & Saturday 12noon - 2.30pm and 6.30pm - 10.30pm
The newly opened Restaurant 66a offers the ideal location to enjoy a relaxed meal with friends, grab a quick bite between meetings or the perfect setting to entertain clients. Restaurant 66a combines modern and traditional fare in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
   
 
 
The Trout - Wolvercote The Trout at Wolvercote
195 Godstow Road, Wolvercote, Oxford OX2 8PN
Tel: 01865 302071
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The Trout Inn, Lower Wolvercote, is genuinely part of the rich tapestry that is Oxford life.
Famous a long time before it was immortalised in Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse novels, it has been wonderfully restored - You really should book now!
   
 
 
The Oxford Retreat
1 - 2 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford OX1 2EW
T: (01865) 250 309
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Open: 12pm - Late - Every Day
Food served: Mon to Fri 12noon- 3pm & 6pm - 10pm and Sat & Sun 12noon – 10pm

Set in the heart of Oxford’s town centre and alongside the River Isis, The Oxford Retreat is rapidly building up a strong reputation as one of Oxford’s most exciting restaurants. The beautiful building has recently undergone a major refit and now boasts a relaxed cocktail bar with a roaring log fire which leads into an intimate restaurant where diners can watch the chefs at work in the open kitchen. Look out for hog roasts in the garden this summer!
Live blues and jazz every Thursday from 10pm.
Major rugby, cricket & football matches shown in the bar.

   
 
 
The Jam Factory
27 Park End Street, Oxford OX1 1HU
Tel: 01865 244613
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Open: 10am – 11pm Seven days a week
At the hub of The Jam Factory is a warm and friendly restaurant and bar, offering food of exceptional quality from its all-day brasserie menu. There is also a fantastic lunch time menu, offering a range of delicious sandwiches, soups and salads to eat in or take away. The bar stocks a range of lagers and wines from around the world.
   
 
 
Escape
9A high st (market ave 1), Oxford, OX1 4DB
Tel: 01865 248480
Newly opened Escape is situated in the centre of Oxford and offers a unique experience of excellent food and exciting nightlife, a fusion that seems to work. The atmosphere has been created by offering sumptuous leather seating with a clever use of light and space with an interior reminding you of Morocco. Escape opens at 5pm and runs a happy hour until 9pm treat yourself to a chilled glass of Champagne or cocktail in our Bar or stay for the whole evening.
   
 
 
Annora
Tree Hotel, 63 Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford OX4 4EY
T: (01865) 775 974
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Open: 12noon - 3pm lunch & 6pm - 10pm dinner.
Food is served in the pub area all day.
Situated in the tranquil village of Iffley at a stones throw from the Iffley lock. Annora serves contemporary Continental Thai and Indian cuisine.
Serving a wide range of menus in its traditional pub through to the contemporary restaurant Annora. We have managed to win a lot of hearts and awards in the first two years of operation.
This award winning restaurant believes in freshness of ingredients and simplicity of cuisine.
   
 
 
The Black Boy Inn

Milton, Banbury, Oxon, OX15 4HH
T: (01295) 722 111
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Open: 7 Days a week 12pm to 11pm (Sunday 10.30pm)
Food Served: 12pm to 2.30pm & 6.30pm to 9.30pm (excl Sunday pm)

Reopening in April 2007 after extensive refurbishment, The Black Boy, Milton, is a truly perfect English country pub dating from the 16th Century. Our kitchen, under the watchful eye of Michelin starred executive chef, Rob Clayton, offers sensational modern British cuisine alongside classic pub dishes all at sensible prices. The gorgeous cosy interior, lovely gardens, real ales and fine wines make The Black Boy perfect for any occasion and any season.
   
 
 
Maxwell’s
36/37 Queen Street, Oxford OX1 1ER
Tel: 01865 242192
One of the finest restaurants in Oxford. This lively, American theme restaurant and bar boasts an extensive cocktail list, some of the best burgers in town - great for both families and party-goers.
   
 
 
Sahara

11 Wheatsheaf Yard, Blue Boar Street, Oxford OX1 4EE
Tel: (01865) 724 433
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Open 7 days a week. 12noon until late.

Independently owned, we offer an exciting range of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes with a Modern European twist. Everything on our menu is homemade to order, using locally sourced ingredients where possible. We strive to ensure our food offering matches the season and are always developing innovative ways to serve new produce coming onto the market.
   
 
 
The Feathers
Market Street, Woodstock, Oxon, OX20 1SX
Tel: 01993 812 291
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Just a few miles from the spires of Oxford, and within minutes walk of Blenheim Palace the Feathers is a 17th Century townhouse hotel situated in the heart of historical Woodstock, the gateway to the Cotswolds.
The Feathers offers the finest in modern British cuisine in the sumptuous surroundings of the oak panelled Restaurant or the more relaxed atmosphere of the Bistro.
For details of the Feathers famous Supper Club events, the Claret Club and accommodation enquiries please contact us.
   
 
 
The Lodge

Horton Hill, Horton cum Studley, Oxford OX33 1AY
T: (01865) 351 235
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Lunch 12noon - 2.30pm
Dinner 6pm - 10pm

Located within easy access of Oxford, the Lodge hotel offers air-conditioned conference facilities with smart wall and syndicate rooms. With its relaxing surroundings and quiet country location; it is the perfect venue for all your corporate events.
   
 
 
The White Horse
The Ridings, Stonesfield, Nr Woodstock, Oxon, OX29 8EA
Tel: 01993 891063
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Set in tranquil surroundings this restaurant and bar provides excellent cuisine and good service.

Presenting a diverse menu, the diner can experience creative combinations of food and flavour which caters for the finer palate. Only the freshest seasonal produce is used to ensure high standards. An extensive wine list to complement the food is offered as well as real ales, premium lager and an eclectic mix of spirits.

   
 
 
Annora

Tree Hotel, 63 Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford OX4 4EY
Tel: 01865 775974
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The Annora International Restaurant has a dining area that seats up to 80 people and an extensive, wide-ranging menu, which boasts authentic Indian and Thai cuisine as well as a mouth-watering selection of British dishes. Everyone is welcome to come, relax and let our Head Chef and his team serve a meal to remember.
   
 
 
Carluccio's Carluccios
Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY
Tel: 01865 249413
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Italian food has been enjoying a huge renaissance all over the world, with everyone coming to realise how delicious it is, relying as it does so heavily on local, seasonal and the freshest of ingredients, and how easy the recipes are to cook.
   
 
 
Brookes Restaurant
Oxford Brookes, University, Gipsy Lane, Headington
Tel: 01865 483803/95
Fax: 01865 483878
We have become firmly established as one of the prime venues for dining in Oxford.
Whether for a formal dinner party or a simple drinks reception, all you have to do is relax in our non-smoking environment and let our professional team take care of you in their characteristically friendly style.
We offer inspirational and creative dishes to exceptional quality, all freshly prepared at affordable prices.
We would be delighted to discuss your requirements in more depth for any family celebration, private or
corporate events.
   
 
 
Door 74
74 Cowley Road, Oxford. Tel: 01865 203374
Open: Tues - Sat 12.00pm until 11.00pm
Sunday 11.00am until 4.00pm.
Located just 200 yards from The Plain, Door 74 is
dedicated to providing contemporary British cuisine using quality ingredients, with 'chalkboard' menus designed to take advantage of locally sourced and in season
free-range / organic produce.
 
Also open for coffee, drinks, daily lunch specials and the popular weekend brunch menu.
Beautiful private dining area also available for hire.
   
 
 
HA HA!
40 Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY
Tel: 01865 246592
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Located in the stunning new Oxford Castle heritage development, quirky design features include a 'fire table', feature walls adorned with enormous artwork and halo illuminated mesh screens up lit with neon.
A plush and seductive venue, furnishings include relaxed booth style seating with flock design patterns, leather sofas, wire furniture and high tables for everyday posing!
Completing the look, the striking bar is illuminated by pink and yellow neon creating a stylish and charismatic venue.
   
 
 
The Living Room
The Living Room, 1 Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY
Tel: 08701 66 22 23
Fax: 08701 66 22 24
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The Living Room is a cool, airy piano bar & restaurant in earthy tones that aims to provide quality without exclusivity, and high levels of service without high prices. A simple dish of pasta and glass of wine or a full course meal in your favourite restaurant, your choices at The Living Room are numerous. The casual, fun, relaxing approach to food and drink has been The Living Room's success for over 5 years.
The Living Room also incorporates The Study; a non-fee, invitation only private members bar.
   
 
 
Portabello

7 South Parade, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7LJ
Tel: 01865 559653
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Opened mid 2004 and already receiving fantastic reviews.
Open throughout the day offering a brasserie style menu with the emphasis on relaxed and casual dining.
 
Licensed Bar – Classic Cocktails – Well Chosen Wine List
Al fresco dining on our Summer terrace.
   
 
 
Prezzo
2 Oxford Castle, OX1 1AY
Tel: 01865 791748
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Prezzo, as a restaurant concept, is about providing high standards of food and service in exceptionally stylish surroundings at a reasonable price.
Our food offer is authentic and varied. All of our dishes are carefully prepared using the freshest of ingredients, many of which are imported directly from Italy.
We have built a considerable reputation in a relatively short period of time. Here are a selection of reviews our restaurants have recieved in local publications throughout the country:

" You don't need to jet off to Italy this summer to find the best in Italian cuisine. Just head for Prezzo in Wokingham... you'll be saying "bellisimo" sooner than you think."
- Wokingham Times
" Reading Prezzo's stylish contemporary décor... have turned the historic shell into a modern restaurant where you'll love to linger in true Italian style. Delizioso!"
- Reading Post
   
 
 
Tootsies
Unit 2, B wing, 41 Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY
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Tootsies has carved a special niche for itself serving mouth-watering burgers, Salads and Grills. It is now well known for its care for both food and customer friendly service and excellent value for money.
The new Tootsies has a warm, relaxed and friendly environment that's fun for friends and family.
Get ready for the ultimate burger dining experience as Tootsies opens in Oxford Castle on the 15th!!!
   
 
   
 
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