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92-94
High Street,
Oxford,
OX1 4BN.
Tel: 01865 202 505.
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Quod boasts a large bar, a stunning terrace and a rare city centre car park to the rear, and represents in many ways the very best of what Oxford has to offer. Centrally located between University Colleges, with students, tourists and local professionals passing by its huge glass frontage, Quod is lively, stylish and great for a meal for two or a night out with a group of friends.
I have always been charmed by the buzz of Quod, but I was genuinely taken aback when I visited with my wife recently. I was mesmerised by the quality of the food, the service and the whole dining experience. I chose the simple but effective avocado vinaigrette to start, whilst Tina plumped for the Jersey crab. Following a fish theme, Tina went with the salmon fishcakes with spinach and sorrel sauce, whilst I couldn’t resist the 8oz rib steak with chips and béarnaise.
Joe, who served us, was punchy, bright and articulate. He had the knowledge and the confidence to make suggestions, genuine suggestions, not recommendations which would put a few extra quid on the bill. He made us both feel very comfortable. Whilst Tina stayed true to her glass of champagne, Joe’s recommendation of a glass of Rioja Crianza complemented my steak perfectly. We even managed to share a treacle tart with clotted cream. When I say share, there were two spoons – maybe so I didn’t feel quite so guilty!
Converted from a banking hall by owner Jeremy Mogford over eleven years ago, Quod, its popular private dining rooms and the Old Bank Hotel house an amazing collection of twentieth century British art. Aberdeen Angus, lamb and pork are supplied by the owner’s Oxfordshire farm and fish is flown in twice weekly from Jersey.
Quod is open for breakfast from 7am, serves a two course set lunch menu for £11.95 Monday to Friday from midday until 7pm, tea in the afternoon and a Sunday roast every week. The bar serves coffee and cocktails and has an impressive wine list with imaginative bar snacks. Try and catch the Jazz every Sunday evening 5 – 7pm.
Quod is inspired, it is fun, but it is also a great dining experience. You can’t honestly ask for much more.
Reviewed by Caroline Raven
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