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Welcome to the guideThis is our 14th Annual Oxfordshire Restaurant Guide and wehope you enjoy sampling some of the fabulous restaurants wehave included for you this year.Whether you’re looking for city centre or country location, wehave some great establishments this year for you to enjoy.And don’t forget if you’re a real fan of Oxfordshire restaurants,why not vote for your favourite in the 2014 OxfordshireRestaurant Awards. Please visit the awards website atwww.oxfordshirerestaurantawards.co.uk and register your votetoday.Have a great year eating out!Richard RosserEditor, The Oxfordshire Restaurant Guide

The Oxfordshire Restaurant Awards 2014 will be held onTuesday 4th November.

See www.oxfordshirerestaurantawards.com for moreinformation.

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Guide Contents4. A welcome from Jo Butler5. Selected Quotes6. Oxfordshire Map8. Oxford City Centre Map10. Quod11. Browns12. La Cucina13. Turl Street Kitchen14. Old Parsonage15. Big Bang16. Aziz / Aziz Express17. The Baskerville / Bear & Ragged Staff18. Chutneys Indian Brasserie / Iffley Blue19. Jee Saheb / Modern Art Oxford20. The Rose / Saffron21. The Rose Tree / Qumins22. The Tree Hotel / Witney Lakes Resort23. Pierre Victoire24. The Chequers Burcot25. The Feathers26. Gee’s27. Malmaison28. The Oxford Kitchen29. Fallowfields Hotel & Restaurant30. Macdonald Randolph Hotel31. The Red Lion32. The Snooty Mehmaan33. The Anchor34. Oxford Blue35. The Westwood Hotel36. Cherwell Boathouse37. Malikas38. Waterside Restaurant

Welcome from Jo Butler

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I moved to Oxford four years ago and the abundance of fantasticrestaurants to choose from never ceases to amaze me.Oxford, as a city, is defined by the colleges, the culture and ahistory which is second to none. To spend a day in Oxford enjoying a stroll around a picturesquecollege, followed by some punting and then a coffee in a smallcafé is my idea of heaven, but being able to round the day off inone of the many excellent restaurants Oxford has to offer makesthe day perfect.But don’t feel limited to the city centre. If you’re visiting Oxford,why not extend your stay and make sure you sample one of thesuperb restaurants beyond the city walls. With many a short taxi ride away, you can immerse yourself inrural Oxfordshire and see why our beautiful county is not onlyan attraction to visitors from afar, it’s also a wonderful place tolive.Joanne ButlerProject Manager, Experience Oxfordshire

“In a market as competitive and diverse as Oxford it isimperative to have an offering that stands out from the crowd,here at the Randolph it comes by way of our exquisite modernapproach to classical English dining, this paired with attentive,knowledgeable yet relaxed service is set in Oxford’s most aweinspiring dining room.” Andrew Hemsley, Restaurant Managerat The Randolph Restaurant.

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“Thanks to our specialist European and Indian head chefs ourguests enjoy the benefits of local ingredients with spices andherbs from around the world in our charming pub restaurant.Excellent service is the icing on the cake, or the Gulab Jalum –whichever takes your fancy!” Kavita Pal, Managing Director ofthe Tree Hotel in Iffley.

“The setting of this restaurant is idyllic with gardens next topastures where cows & ponies grazed. The service was friendly& discreet, coming at just the right pace. The food was exquisite- cooked to perfection and displayed with such artistry” A recentguest at Fallowfields.

"Hooked from our first visit, delicious choice of bangers, andboth salad and mashes are superb, service is great &informative. It's a must if you fancy a change. Portion sizes areperfect. One of our fave places to eat! Well done The Big Bang."A recent guest at The Big Bang.

“At TSK you can expect a nice atmosphere, extremely fresh &seasonal food and a huge variety of alcoholic, soft & hot drinks.People come here because we offer what's fresh on the marketand especially in Oxfordshire. Being a sustainable restaurantthat changes its menu twice a day it is a big challenge andcertainly keeps us busy!” Javier Padron Iribarne, GeneralManager at Turl Street Kitchen.

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Oxford City Centre1. Quod2. Browns3. La Cucina4. Turl Street Kitchen5. Old Parsonage6. The Big Bang7. Aziz8. Chutneys9. Jee Saheb10. Modern Art Oxford11. The Rose12. Saffron

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Accessed from the High Street through a glass lobby, Quod Brasserie with its terrace& bar forms the hub of the Old Bank Hotel. This vibrant, bustling space houses theowner’s collection of contemporary British art and is the most successful restaurantin the city.Quod is open all day, every day serving a European style menu. Drop in for coffee,breakfast, a great value set lunch menu, traditional English afternoon tea, cocktails ordinner. Fish comes from Brixham and Jersey; fantastic roasts and daily specials -Aberdeen Angus beef, Poll Dorset lamb and Oxford Sandy and Black pork are fromour Oxfordshire Rofford Farm.Guests enjoy the comfort, familiarity and hubbub of this Oxford institution where theywill always receive a warm welcome, and friendly knowledgeable service. There arethree stylish adjoining rooms perfect for meetings and private dining and the bonusof a large car park. Jazz on Sunday evenings.

2011: Nominated

3 Reasons to visit Quod

A: 92-94 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4BJ T: (01865) 202 505 W: www.quod.co.ukE: quod@oldbank-hotel.co.uk TW: @QuodBrasserie Cuisine: EuropeanOpen: Every day from 7.00am – 11.00pm, 10.30pm Sunday.

✓ Situated on the High Street in the heart of historic Oxford.✓ Fantastic quality beef, lamb and pork come from our Oxfordshire ‘Rofford Farm’.✓ Free car park in the centre of the city

2012: Nominated

3 Reasons to visit Browns

A: 5-11 Woodstock Rd, Oxford, OX2 6HA T: (01865) 511 995 W: www.browns-restaurants.co.ukE: browns.oxford@mbplc.com TW: @BrownsBrasserie Cuisine: ContemporaryOpen: Open: 9.00am Close: 11pm (11.30pm Fri & Sat, 10.30pm Sun). Bar until: 11pm (12.00am Fri &Sat, 10.30pm Sun). Full Menu from: 11am Breakfast/Brunch until: 12noon. Afternoon Tea: 2pm to5.30pm

✓ An Oxford institution - Popular with locals and visitors alike✓ Excellent location✓ Fantastic menu

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Browns achieved ‘Oxford institution’ status many years ago. Located conveniently inthe centre of Oxford, but just far enough away from the busiest shopping streets togive it a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, the restaurant attracts a wide range ofcustomers from families to businessmen, students to tourists. In the summer tablesspill out onto the pavement emphasising the French brassiere feel, while in the colderwinter months the restaurant always looks friendly, warm and enticing.The menu is broad offering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner with a la carteappetizers and starters through to fish and meat courses, and dangerously temptingdesserts. This wealth of choice includes the timeless Browns classics such as SteakMushroom & Guinness Pie, the healthy House Salad with a choice of toppings oreveryone's favourite, Fish & Chips! The Browns twist on the Eton Mess and the chef'sdaily specials including Fish of the Day keep the menu fresh and interesting.A wide range of cocktails, beers and wines complement all occasions and tastes.

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Alberto and his team at La Cucina bring a true taste of Italy to Oxford. From the openkitchen in summer months you could enjoy specials such as black linguine and spicycrab sauce to lobster and courgette ravioli. During winter you’ll see specials like "ossobucco," pigs trotter and lentils or venison "tagliata" and polenta to name a few.The La Cucina shelves are plentiful with the finest Italian deli products: Gluten freepasta, balsamic onions, mustard fruits and Italian cheeses etc. can be bought from thekitchen.Many local La Cucina followers drop in for an espresso one day, an aperitivo e assaggithe next, then arrange a family birthday treat on another. Whatever the occasion, LaCucina really is a home from home. Some people like the food so much they utilise theoutside catering team and delivery service too! LA CUCINA a casa tua… leave it to themto make all arrangements - office parties, family gatherings at home, any occasion.

2013: Nominated

3 Reasons to visit La Cucina

A: 39 - 40 St Clements, Oxford, OX4 1AB T: (01865) 793 811 W: www.lacucinaoxford.co.ukE: lacucinaoxford@hotmail.co.uk Cuisine: ItalianOpen: Open Monday to Sunday: 11am to 10.30pm

✓ Real Italian home-cooking✓ Huge range of genuine Italian deli products✓ Buzzing and welcoming atmosphere

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3 Reasons to visit Turl Street Kitchen

A: 16-17 Turl Street, Oxford, OX1 3DH T: (01865) 264 171 W: www.turlstreetkitchen.co.ukE: book@turlstreetkitchen.co.uk TW: @turlstkitchen FB: turlstreetkitchen Cuisine: BritishOpen: Sunday - Thursday - 8am till Midnight. Friday and Saturday - 8am - 1am

✓ Great location✓ Relaxed atmosphere✓ Fantastic menuSituated on peaceful Turl Street in the heart of Oxford City Centre is the Turl StreetKitchen: a dining establishment with a difference; a social enterprise giving all profitsto charity. This is no volunteer outfit, however: the food’s definitely professional andconsistently, unfussily delicious.With a focus on local ingredients and sustainable sourcing, the menu changes twicedaily depending on what’s available. Menus are available on their website or Twitter(@turlstkitchen) shortly before mealtimes. Typical dishes include a range of freshsalads, hearty braises or whole fish from sustainable sources. The home-madepuddings are also not to be missed! In terms of drinks, TSK offers a wide variety ofalcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages – from rose lemonade and independent colasto fresh juices and a well chosen selection of wines. As with the food, the drinks focuson independent and British producers, such as the specially produced Cotswold stout.

The new look restaurant and bar, famous for its intimate, bohemian, clubbyatmosphere, displays an amazing collection of eclectic oil paintings, mainly portraitsof well-known writers and artists, interspersed with Oxford cartoons.The kitchen uses the best produce, cooked simply to create classic British dishes witha modern, light touch. In spring, think gulls eggs, asparagus and Jersey potatoes… Insummer sea trout, samphire, broad beans, goats curd and perfectly ripe Oxfordshireberries. Autumn brings us the best flat fish and local game, and in winter there isplenty of Aberdeen Angus beef, Poll Dorset lamb & Oxford Sandy & black pork fromour Oxfordshire Rofford Farm.Open every day of the year, enjoy breakfast, elevenses and an extensive set lunch/earlysupper menu. At weekends, there is a weekly changing Sunday roast from ourOxfordshire Rofford Farm. A new pastry section in the kitchen ensures we continueto be Oxford’s number one destination for afternoon tea to be enjoyed in the companyof Oxford’s academic and literary elite.

3 Reasons to visit Old Parsonage

A: 1 – 3 Banbury Road, Oxford, 0X2 6NN T: (01865) 310 210 W: www.oldparsonage-hotel.co.ukE: restaurant@oldparsonage-hotel.co.uk TW: @OldParsonageOx FB: OldParsonageHotelCuisine: Classic British Open: Every day from 7.00am – 11.00pm, 10.30pm Sunday

✓ Expertly cooked seasonal British ingredients.✓ Choose to dine inside in our chic restaurant or bar, or on our sheltered terrace.✓ Oxford’s number one destination for afternoon tea.

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The Big Bang is the true gastronomic experience of Great Britain, with 180 seats insideand out, set within Oxford’s most ancient and beautiful setting, the Oxford CastleQuarter. We serve classic favourites, done with a bit of style. Almost everything issourced from within 20 miles of the city and in doing so, we allow you to taste theauthentic flavours of Oxford, not a chain restaurant version of it.We also throw in the best of our art, of local live music, and add a touch of eccentricBritish charm. Whether it’s Barbeque, Breakfast, Sunday Roast, coffees, traditionalhome cooked puddings, or the widest selection of our award winning Great BritishBangers & Mash, there’s no better place for it.Open 7 days a week, from breakfast to dinner.

2013: Nominated

3 Reasons to visit The Big Bang

A: 42 Oxford Castle Quarter, OX11AY T: (01865) 249 413 W: www.thebigbangrestaurants.co.ukE: bookings@thebigbangoxford.co.uk TW: @BigBangOx Cuisine: EnglishOpen: From 10am to 11pm seven days a week, kitchen closed 3-5 pm midweek

✓ Probably the most unique restaurant in Oxford!✓ Gains its very own beach throughout Summer✓ Live local music

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With our restaurant we have created an ambiance that will make you feel relaxed andwelcomed. With our award winning team of chefs to our front of house staff who willoffer you a great dinning experience.For over two decades Aziz Restaurant has graced Oxford with its fine cusine, and willdo for many years to come.We welcome you to the tables of the Nawab of Bengal, and the poets Quazi NuzrulIslam and Rabrindanath Tagore, whose household recipes have partly inspired us. Ifyou are a little fond of Mozart, Yeats or cricket, they will be delighted you came. Orwhy not just eat, drink and be merry?

A: 228-230 Cowley Rd, Oxford, OX4 1UH T: (01865) 794 945 W: www.aziz.uk.comE: manager@aziz.uk.com TW: @AzizOxford Cuisine: AsianOpen: Mon-Thu: 12pm-2.15pm, 6pm-11.30pm. Fri: 6pm-11.30pm. Sat: 12pm-2.15pm, 6pm-11.30pm.Sun: 12.30pm-4pm, 6pm-11.30pm.

Aziz Express is the bouncy sibling to big brother Aziz, the original restaurant onCowley Road and an ideal place to pop-in for an Asian buffet dining experience that’sready when you are.We offer new and innovative dishes that are not offered at Cowley with so many morenew additions all the time.Our Express Restaurant offers both Buffet & A la carte menu. Located @ Ozone Leisureand Entertainment Park, with lots to do even before you decided to dine with us suchas bowling, cinema, and bingo and lots more! We are adjacent to the home of OxfordUnited, the Kassam stadium.We don't offer fine dining, but what we do offer is quick and exquisite cuisine… The'Aziz' way!

A: Ozone Leisure Park, Grenoble Rd, Oxford, OX4 4XP T: (01865) 395 870 W: www.azizexpress.co.ukE: info@azizexpress.co.uk TW: @AzizExpress Cuisine: AsianOpen: Open every day, including holidays. Weekdays: 4.45pm-10.15pm, Weekends: 12pm-10.15pm.

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This quintessentially English village pub retains a proper bar where the walls reflectlocal passions for rowing, rugby and great beer. Idle away the summer hours over aglass of wine with al fresco dining in our beautiful mature garden. The restaurant and our food evolve with the seasons, cool and refreshing in thesummer and warm and comforting in the winter with roaring log fires.It is the perfect place to meet up with friends and family or for an intimate table toenjoy delicious food and wine in an informal and relaxed atmosphere.

A: 7 Station Road, Lower Shiplake, Henley on Thames Oxon RG9 3NY T: (01189) 403 332 W: www.thebaskerville.com E: enquiries@thebaskerville.com Cuisine: Modern British Open: Bar: Mon to Sat 11.00am to 11.00pm. Sun 12 noon to 10.30pm. Restaurant: Mon to Thu 12noon to 9.30pm Fri & Sat 12 noon to 10.00pm Sun 12 noon to 3.30pm

Located in the lovely village of Cumnor, just 3 miles from Oxford, The Inn underwenta refit and kitchen extension and now boasts a beautiful restaurant and 16th centurybar restored to its stunning original glory. The dining menu features traditional English country cooking with a smattering ofinternational dishes. We emphasize steak, game, pub favourites and roasts. Log fires,real ales, a relaxed atmosphere and a warm hug await you at The Bear and RaggedStaff.

A: 28 Appleton Road, Cumnor, Oxford OX2 9QH T: (01865) 862 329 W: www.thebearandraggedstaff.co.uk E: enquiries@bearandraggedstaff.com TW: @Bear_CumnorCuisine: British Open: Bar: 11.30am - 1am, Lunch: 12noon - 3pm, Sunday Lunch: 12noon - 6pm,Dinner: Mon to Fri 6pm - 9.30pm, Sat 12noon - 9.30pm

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Chutneys is the oldest surviving Indian restaurant in the Oxford City. A tributeperhaps, to our belief in good customer service, quality produce and the importanceof a comfortable environment for our guests to appreciate the wonders served up byour kitchen.Our menus are based on the highest quality produce and fresh seasonal ingredientsfrom all corners of South East Asia.We specialise in a large variety of dishes from the sub-continent whether they arevegetarian or non-vegetarian. We use 100% vegetarian oil, containing no cholesterol.All ingredients are carefully sourced and we never use artificial colours, flavours orpreservatives.

A: 36 St Michael's Street, Oxford, OX1 2EB T: (01865) 724241 W: www.chutneysoxford.co.ukE: info@chutneysoxford.co.uk Cuisine: IndianOpen: Sunday - Thursday: 12:00 noon - 2:30pm & 5:30pm - 11:00pm. Friday - Saturday: 12:00 noon -2:30pm & 5:30pm - 11:30pm

Iffley Blue is a relaxed and informal restaurant situated within Hawkwell House Hotel.Iffley Blue serves fresh, well sourced dishes that change regularly, with seasonalthemes. Four large roof lights dominate the new restaurant, with a mixture of contemporaryand classic style chairs and tables. There is a wood burning oven in an open kitchenthat provides gourmet pizzas, alongside the interesting menu. There is a bar with sofas and armchairs where you can drink and nibble on deliciousgrazing platters.

A: Church Way, Oxford OX4 4DZ T: (01865) 332 112 W: www.iffleyblue.co.ukE: reservations@iffleyblue.co.uk TW: @IffleyBlue Cuisine: ContemporaryOpen: Breakfast: Mon–Fri 07:00–09:30, Sat–Sun 08:00–10:30, Bank Holiday 08:00–10:30. Lunch &Dinner: Mon–Fri 12:00–22:00, Sat–Sun 12:00–22:00, Bank Holiday 12:00–22:00

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Jee Saheb

The Jee Saheb Restaurant offers cuisine from the Asian sub-continent, classic andcreative dishes from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. With our restaurant we havecreated an ambience that will make you feel relaxed and welcomed. Our key aim is touse fresh produce and source it from local suppliers where possible. We offer no fuss,just classic Asian cuisine. You can enjoy our food in a main dining room, with a partyof friends in our function room with a capacity of 28, or if the weather permits in ourgarden.

2013: NominatedA: 15 N Parade Ave Oxford OX2 6LX T: (01865) 513 773 W: www.jeesaheb.co.ukE: feedback@jeesaheb.co.uk Cuisine: IndianOpen: Monday - Sunday: 12noon – 2.30pm, 6.00pm – 11.00pm. Closed Friday lunch time. Delivery -evenings only

Modern Art Oxford now has a wonderful new café deli, providing an extensive freshfood salad bar as well as homemade soups, made to order sandwiches and paninis.Everything is made on site and our cakes are creating quite a reputation for not justbeing very naughty but also extremely delicious. We’re also very proud of our coffeewhich is served by our skilled baristas. We hear that we’re in the top five cafes forcoffee so with that in mind as well as our fresh food and outstanding cakes where elsewould you go for lunch?

A: 30 Pembroke St, Oxford OX1 1BP T: (01865) 722 733 W: www.modernartoxford.org.ukE: info@modernartoxford.org.uk TW: @mao_gallery Cuisine: British / CaféOpen: Tue-Sat: 11am – 6pm, Sun: 12pm – 5pm. Galleries and bar open later on event nights. ClosedMonday.

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Welcome to The Rose’s website. The Rose is a small restaurant and tea room on HighStreet in Oxford which serves first class, freshly prepared food. From our breakfaststo our afternoon teas, we take great care in choosing the best ingredients availableand preparing our food from scratch. Our afternoon tea menu, with fresh scones andloose leaf teas, makes for the perfect break for a busy day about town.Though several of our lunch dishes feature on our menu throughout the year, we prideourselves on our menu of specials which we change several times a week. In general,we try to make use of seasonal produce, simply because it tastes better. Asparagusflown in from Peru do not compare to a freshly cut English spear, even if the latter isonly available for a few months of the year.

A: 51 High Street, Oxford, OX1 4AS T: (01865) 244 429 W: www.the-rose.bizE: info@the-rose.biz TW: @IffleyBlue Cuisine: BritishOpen: Mon-Sat: 9am-7pm, Sunday: 10am-6pm.

You will always be warmly welcomed to enjoy a meal where only the finest ingredientsare used, with no artificial colouring or additives. The fresh food is beautifully cookedand accentuated with subtle and fantastic spices. We are in the Top 30 Best in Britain(BIBA), and also one of the Top 30 UK Restaurants in the British Curry Awards. Why not order online and let us deliver to your door? Delivery is free for all ordersabove £10 within a five mile radius of the restaurant – we cover OX1 to OX5.

A: 204-206 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7BY T: (01865) 512211 W: www.saffronatoxford.co.uk E: info@saffronatoxford.co.uk TW: @IffleyBlue Cuisine: IndianOpen: Daily: Lunch 12noon - 2.30pm, Dinner 5.30pm - 11.30pm

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The Rose Tree is modern Chinese restaurant serving a wide variety of Asian cuisine.With a huge variety of cuisine types from traditional Chinese dishes such as crispyduck pancakes and Dim Sum to Thai curries and Japanese Bento boxes, there isliterally something for every palate.Should you find it difficult to decide between them all however the friendly staff areon-hand to offer suggestions based on your favourite flavours or you could opt fromone of the carefully selected set menus from £18.95 per person.Finish off your meal with one of our many delicious desserts, both traditional andmodern, or some cold and refreshing Bubble Tea (a Taiwanese favourite) or a pot offruit tea.With so many options available, a return visit will definitely be required!

2012: Nominated (as 'Rosemary')A: 81 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9AA T: (01865) 741 888 W: www.therosetreerestaurant.com E: service@therosetreerestaurant.com Cuisine: AsianOpen: Monday - Thursday 12:00 - 23:00, Friday - Saturday 12:00 - 00:00, Sunday 12:00 - 22:00

For visitors seeking an alternative to the bland uniformity of many a modern towncentre restaurant, Qumins offers an appealing individuality blending traditionaltechniques with modern sophistication. Established in 2004 as a family-run business,managed by Ali Azam and his two sons, Qumins aims to provide an exciting newexperience in fine Indian cuisine.All dishes are made using the freshest, finest ingredients, and most importantly arecooked with love and passion. Why not sample some of their rustic, house specialcurries which are pot cooked bursting with many special flavours or even the mouthwatering sizzling seafood dishes from the north and, less explored, southern Indiancuisine. The menu provides a great selection of vegetarian dishes too – many morethan the usual meagre offerings of other Indian restaurants. With an emphasis onrefined yet creative Indian cuisine, the menu incorporates both traditional classicfavourites and original new dishes that apply Eastern flavours with a Western twistmaking your visit to Qumins a memorable experience.

2012: NominatedA: 86 St. Clements St, Oxford OX4 1AR T: (01865) 247 093 W: www.qumins.co.ukE: info@qumins.co.uk TW: @QuminsOxford Cuisine: IndianOpen: Daily (except Friday): 11.30am to 2.30pm / 5.30pm to 11.30pm, Friday: 11.30am to 12.30pm /5.30 to 11.30pm, Bar: open till 1am/2am Fri to Sat.

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The Tree Hotel at Iffley combines modern pub dining with the comforts of a traditionalEnglish hotel and superb service.The restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere and champion’s wonderfulfood from around the world specialising in European and Indian food created byspecialist head chefs who use the freshest of ingredients.An excellent venue for events catering up to 100 people.

A: 63 Church Way, Iffley Village, Oxford, OX4 4EY T: (01865) 775 974W: iffley.treehotel.co.uk E: enquiries@treehotel.co.uk Cuisine: IndianOpen: 8am-11pm daily.

As West Oxfordshire's premier local restaurant we use the finest seasonal ingredientsto produce outstanding contemporary British cuisine from our award winningkitchen. Combine that with friendly service and great value for money and you haveour philosophy.Our revered Thursday Foodie Night is developing a cult following and with wineevenings hosted by top champagne houses and regular live music we cater to a varietyof tastes.With alfresco dining on the lakeside terrace we can’t think of a more pleasant spot toenjoy a chilled glass of wine this summer than in our restaurant in Witney.

A: Downs Road, Witney, OX29 0SY T: (01993) 893 012W: www.witney-lakes.co.uk E: restaurant@witney-lakes.co.uk TW: @witneylakes Cuisine: BritishOpen: Mon: 12pm-3pm. Tue-Thu: 12pm-3pm, 6.30pm-9pm. Fri: 12pm-9pm. Sat: 6.30pm-9pm. Sun:12pm-3pm.

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3 Reasons to visit Pierre Victoire

A: 9 Little Clarendon St, Jericho, Oxford OX1 2HP T: (01865) 316 616 W: www.pierrevictoire.co.uk FB: PierreVictoireOpen: Lunch: Monday - Saturday 12.00 - 14.30 Sunday 12.00 - 16.30. Diner: Monday - Saturday18.00 - 23.00 Sunday 16.30 - 22.00.

✓ A restaurant with real character✓ Fantastic menu✓ Excellent location in JerichoWhen we opened Pierre Victoire in 1996 we wanted to create somewhere for peopleto enjoy authentically cooked, traditional dishes in an informal environment atreasonable prices, the way the French do… Eighteen years on, and we’re still doingjust that – and we’re busier than ever!Our team of chefs have earned high praise for their signature dishes such as DuckConfit, escargot, moules-frites, tartiflette and fondue savoyarde. And the restaurantitself is certainly informal with its rustic furniture and candles, but our customers loveit, and most are regulars.Eat from £7.90 at lunch time, or in the evening choose from either our a la carte menuor one of our prix fixe menus, such as three courses for £23.50 or our pre-theatremenu which offers two courses plus coffee for £11.50. For groups and parties of up to60, for any celebration, we offer a three course party menu for £21.

The 400 year old The Chequers at Burcot standing just off the A415 about 5milessouth of Oxford has come a long way since multi-award-winning chef StevenSanderson first took the reins in 2006. Steve’s cooking is intelligent, straight forwardand elegant, with simplicity, flavour and skill at the top of his agenda. His ability tocreate home comfort and nostalgic food with a modern twist is evident throughoutthe ever evolving menu.Steven values seasonal produce, and he puts emphasis on small, family run, localfarms, and tries to get produce from as close to source as possible. "We take a lot oftime and care in choosing who supplies produce to The Chequers. As a company weaim to be as environmentally friendly as we can and this in turn is a demand we makeof suppliers."The focus at The Chequers is on great food and customer service to make your visit amemorable one and to exceed customers' expectations every step of the way. Bookingis always recommended.

2013: Nominated

3 Reasons to visit The Chequers Burcot

A: Abingdon Road, Burcot OX14 3DP T: (01865) 407 771 W: www.thechequers-burcot.co.ukE: enquiries@thechequers-burcot.co.uk Cuisine: BritishOpen: Tuesday-Sunday 12pm-3pm, 6pm-9pm

✓ Real home comfort cooking✓ Local seasonal produce✓ Situated in a charming 400-year-old inn

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Ruffle some feathers.When you have a comfortable bed to tumble into, just a few steps from the diningroom, it’s as well to do so replete with fine food and maybe a glass or two of a goodwine.Eating and drinking is at the heart of The Feathers' experience. Our 2 AA Rosette teamdeliver British classics with regular seasonal changes; light and fresh in summer, richand robust in winter. Main menu items available throughout the restaurant, bar andterrace.The locals know about our bar and The Courtyard too – always a good sign – so you’llhear some good gossip if you listen carefully.

2013: Nominated2012: Winner (Restaurant of the Year)2012: Winner (Gastronomic Category)

3 Reasons to visit The Feathers

A: 16-20 Market St Woodstock, Oxfordshire OX20 1SX T: (01993) 812 291 W: www.feathers.co.ukE: reception@feathers.co.uk TW: @FeathersHotel Cuisine: BritishOpen: Serving times at 12 - 9.30 every day.

✓ Guinness World Record holder for varieties of Gin✓ Stylish bar and smart terrace with a great reputation.✓ Fresh, seasonal, locally sourced ingredients

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Gee’s, Oxford’s iconic Victorian glass house in north Oxford, remains loyal to itstraditions of providing quality food & service in the most beautiful restaurant inOxford. The interior is filled with trees and plants and the striking bar is perfect foran aperitif or cocktail. The Mediterranean inspired menu uses the best quality ingredients, simply preparedand expertly cooked, from our wood fire oven and charcoal grill. There are smallplates, dishes for sharing and dishes in two sizes to suit different appetites and timesof the day. Open all day, every day, enjoy morning coffee and sweet treats, our express lunchmenu, or choose from our all day lunch and dinner menu. Weekends are a specialtreat, kick start your day with our brunch menu; on Sunday our fabulous roasts featureAberdeen Angus beef, Poll Dorset lamb and Oxford Sandy and Black pork from ourOxfordshire farm...or feel welcome to just drop by for a glass or two.

3 Reasons to visit Gee’s

A: 61 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 6PE T: (01865) 553 540 W: www.gees-restaurant.co.ukE: info@gees-restaurant.co.uk Cuisine: MediterraneanOpen: Sunday to Thursday 10am – 10.30pm, Friday and Saturday 11pm.

✓ Dine in the most beautiful restaurant setting in Oxford.✓ Authentic Mediterranean inspired dishes, expertly cooked on our charcoal grill and wood fire oven.✓ Drop by for our wonderful weekend brunch menu, served from 10am.

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The brasserie is the heart and soul of every Malmaison hotel, where iconic dishes areprepared with a modern twist and served with passion and personality, includingsublime steaks, the awesome MalBurger, locally inspired blackboard specials and amouthwatering wine list.Classic dishes cooked to perfection - that's what we're proud to serve at our Oxfordrestaurant.Our portions are always generous and our ingredients chosen for their quality,ensuring the best of the best.Enjoy meals passionately prepared by our chefs in a unique space at our Oxfordrestaurant - once the heart of the prison, and now a place that everyone fights to getinto.

2012: Nominated2011: 2nd place (British category)

3 Reasons to visit Malmaison

A: Oxford Castle, 3 New Road Oxford, OX1 1AY T: (01865) 268 401 W: www.malmaison.com/oxfordE: brasserie.oxford@malmaison.com TW: @TheOxfordMal Cuisine: ContemporaryOpen: Breakfast: Mon-Fri 7am-10am, Sat-Sun 8am-11am. Lunch: Mon-Sat 12pm-2.30pm, Sun 12pm-4pm. Dinner: Mon-Sun 6pm-10.30pm.

✓ Malmasion has the wow factor!✓ Well thought out menu with somthing for everyone✓ In the heart of the city, great location

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The Oxford Kitchen is the new boy in town, but they decided when they opened notto arrive with a fanfare, instead opting to let their food do the talking; since thenbusiness has steadily grown as word spreads that there are Michelin quality chefsworking in Summertown!The restaurant is beautifully presented with steel and wood fittings, an exposed brickwall, a number of intimate booths, and pop-art decoration, all contributing to acontemporary chic atmosphere in which it’s hard not to lean back and forget the dayjob.Relaxed fine dining is what The Oxford Kitchen delivers from morning through tonight. There are no airs or graces here, but there is a confidence that what they areoffering is what the town wants - somewhere to go as a family for lunch and whereyou don’t have to dress up for dinner, but with a menu and quality that will suit, andimpress, everyone.

3 Reasons to visit The Oxford Kitchen

A: 215 Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7HQ T: (01865) 511 149 W: www.theoxfordkitchen.co.uk E: hello@theoxfordkitchen.co.uk TW: @Kitchenoxford Cuisine: Contemporary Open: Sun-Mon 9am – 4pm, Tue-Sat 9am – 11.30pm.

✓ Michelin quality fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere✓ Beautiful décor✓ Passionate and friendly chefs and staff

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Set in twelve acres Fallowfields is a small independent hotel only 20 minutes fromOxford, Abingdon and Witney. Our own farm, kitchen gardens and orchardsincreasingly supply produce for you to taste in our 3 AA rosette restaurant. MattWeedon Head Chef aim is to give you a formidable dining experience whilst notbreaking the bank.Arrive in time to follow the farm trail, play croquet, or simply relax and enjoy a drinkor afternoon tea on the terrace. Facing south, the restaurant overlooks the hotel’scroquet lawn and paddocks beyond. A perfect ambience at any time of day to enjoy arelaxing, unhurried breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner.

2013: Nominated

3 Reasons to visit Fallowfields

A: Faringdon Road, Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor, OX13 5BH T: (01965) 820 416 W: www.fallowfields.com E: stay@fallowfields.com TW: @FallowfieldsUK Cuisine: BritishOpen: Mon-Sun: 12pm- 2.30pm, 7pm-9pm.

✓ Set in stunning gardens with cows and horses grazing✓ 3 AA rosette restaurant✓ Ingredients home-grown in Fallowfields farm

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The Macdonald Randolph Hotel offers a 2 (hopefully soon to be 3) AA Rosetterestaurant right in the heart of the city, boasting views of the Ashmolean Museum andMartyr’s Memorial. With its high ceilings and sumptuous European cuisine, it is aperfect venue for an intimate dining experience or with colleagues.Simon Bradley, who took up the reigns of Executive Head Chef at Macdonald RandolphHotel last Summer, has a wealth of culinary experience including a classical trainingat the Ritz Escoffier Hotel School in Paris and has worked in some of Britain’s mostprestigious restaurants.Simon is very keen to ensure his food is ethically sourced and carefully selects thebest quality produce for all his menus. He will never use frozen products and alwaysfollows the Macdonald Hotels & Resorts key philosophy of choosing wholesome, freshand locally sourced ingredients wherever possible.

3 Reasons to visit The Macdonald Randolph Hotel

A: Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2LN T: (01865) 256 410 W: www.MacdonaldHotels.co.uk/Randolph E: general.randolph@macdonald-hotels.co.uk Cuisine: European Open: Dinner: 7 days a week – 6.30pm–10pm, Lunch: Sat and Sunday –

12.30pm–2pm.

✓ Oxford’s only 5* hotel offering luxury surroundings in the heart of the city.✓ The Randolph Restaurant provides an indulgent gastronomic dining experience.✓ Our Morse Bar offers an extensive cocktail list; the perfect start to any evening.

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Oxford boasts the best in country pub dining with an emphasis on top quality foodserved in a stunning city location. The team at The Red Lion have transformed it intoa premium dining experience, giving the pub a stylish, modern feel whilst promisingto keep its traditional roots alive.It’s obvious they have put a lot of thought into every facet of this pub, from the foodand the surroundings to the welcome from the team. Its menu changes with theseasons and is modern British, comfortably interwoven with elements from theMediterranean, ranging from traditional favourites such as fish and chips and steaksto freshly made pizzas and pastas and daily chef specials. The outdoor patio is really something to encounter, and is best enjoyed with a glassof their marvellous wine, cask ale, super-chilled draft or whatever your favouritebeverage may be.

2012: Nominated2011: Nominated

3 Reasons to visit The Red Lion

A: 14 Gloucester St, Oxford, OX1 2BN T: (01865) 726255 W: www.redlionoxford.co.uk E: enquiry@redlionoxford.co.uk TW: @RedLionOxford Cuisine: BritishOpen: Mon-Thurs 11am to 11pm, Fri-Sat 11am to 11:30pm, Sunday 11am to 10:30pm

✓ Lively atmosphere✓ Speedy yet high quality service✓ Great city centre location

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Welcome to the Snooty Mehmaan! Previously the Snooty Fox, the Snooty Mehmaannow delivers the best in Indian and Thai food combined with a great place to hold abusiness function or simply to enjoy a drink at our bar.Located in Faringdon and surrounded by the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside,the building holds many of its original architectural features giving the SnootyMehmaan a strong and natural environment that amplifies both the mood and thecreative food on offer.With an emphasis on refined yet creative Indian cuisine, the menu incorporates bothtraditional classic favourites and original new dishes that apply classic flavours witha modern twist. Using the best ingredients is our priority so that we may pass on great dishes withgreat flavours for you to enjoy.

2013: Nominated

3 Reasons to visit The Snooty Mehmaan

A: A420 Littleworth, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8PW T: (01367) 242260W: www.thesnootymehmaan.co.uk E: info@thesnootymehmaan.co.uk TW: @snootymehmaan Cuisine: Indian and Thai Open: Mon–Sat: Lunch: 12pm–2.30pm, Evening:6pm–11pm. Sunday: Buffet Lunch: 12pm–4pm, Evening: 6pm–11pm.

✓ Awarded the Certificate of Excellence 2014 by TripAdvisor✓ Attentive, knowledgeable and friendly waiting staff✓ Huge choice of dishes for both Indian and Thai cuisines

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The Anchor is a pub and dining room in the heart of Oxford's Jericho serving simple,honest food. Chef Fiona Cullinane has created a simple menu that showcases highquality ingredients. There are seasonal specials which change daily, Wadworth beersand a great wine selection.A major refurbishment involving reconfiguring the bar, removing the patterned carpetin favour of a beautiful black and white tiled floor and replacing the dark woodpanelling to expose the walls, now painted in fresh tones, has lifted the rather ladenatmosphere and created a crisp, contemporary space. Despite the dramatic changesto its dining room, The Anchor is still a pub which attracts the local community.Families with children, lone drinkers enjoying a quiet pint whilst reading theirnewspapers, and groups of friends out for a celebratory evening – all are welcome,and all are made to feel at ease.The Anchor has two private dining rooms, seating up to 16 people.

3 Reasons to visit The Anchor

A: 2 Hayfield Road, Oxford, OX2 6TT� T: (01865) 510282W: www.theanchoroxford.com E: info@theanchoroxford.comTW: @TheAnchorInn Cuisine: British Open: Monday to Friday 9am - 11pm, Saturday and Sunday10am - 11pm.

✓ Now under the caring management of the folks at The Duke of Cambridge and The House✓ Good, honest, seasonal food✓ Beautiful stylish interior

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Renovated and rejuvenated in 2012 The Oxford Blue is a cosy and stylish pub offeringexciting food and a wide range of beers and wines, a hidden gem tucked away just offCowley Road.Mark is our maestro in the kitchen, using the very best of fresh locally sourcedingredients to create an outstanding eclectic and delicious menu that changes withthe seasons. We serve a traditional Roast Lunch on Sundays, specializing in rare breedmeats, all perfectly complimented by Chris’ hand-picked selection of off-beat winesand local & international beers.And as summer approaches, don’t forget we have a lovely beer garden that is a perfectsun trap in the afternoons, serving pitchers of Pimm’s and Sangria and deli platters -ideal for sharing in the sun!

2012: Nominated

3 Reasons to visit The Oxford Blue

A: 32 Marston Street, Oxford, OX4 1JU T: (01865) 460 215 W: www.theoxfordblue.com E: info@theoxfordblue.com TW: @Oxford_Blue_Pub Cuisine: British Open: Mon-Wed 4pm-11pm, Thu-Fri 4pm-12am, Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 12pm-12am.

✓ Cosy and friendly atmosphere✓ Unique décor - Check out the moose head!✓ Fresh, locally sourced ingredients in delicious combinations

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Totally committed to high quality food and wines, you can thoroughly enjoy therelaxed atmosphere of our restaurant. Serving contemporary cuisine to impress themost discerning palate, our restaurant is dedicated to making your dining experienceone you won't forget.Serving breakfast and dinner seven days a week, our informal yet stylish restaurantsserve delicious international cuisine that everyone can enjoy. Whether you are lookingfor a light snack or a fine cuisine, our restaurant will suit your needs. Enjoy a glass ofwine from our selection of wines from around the world.Please note that due to weddings at the hotel, booking in advance is stronglyrecommended.

3 Reasons to visit The Westwood Hotel

A: Hinksey Hill Top, Near Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5BG T: (01865) 735 408W: www.westwoodhotel.co.uk E: reservations@westwoodhotel.co.ukTW: @hotelwestwood Cuisine: Contemporary Open: Breakfast: Mon-Fri 7.30am-10am, Sat-Sun8am-10.30am. Dinner: Mon-Sun 6.30pm-9.30pm.

✓ Certificate of Excellence Winner 2013✓ Relaxed and elegant setting with plenty of natural light✓ Fine cuisine and high quality wines

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The Cherwell Boathouse restaurant is a well known iconic Oxford eaterie situated onthe banks of the river Cherwell in the heart of North Oxford. The restaurant is housedin an old Victorian Boathouse with dreamy riverside views. The alfresco terrace is avery pleasant place to have lunch in the sun or dinner under the stars. It is also coveredand heated in case of less temperate climes.The restaurant serves fresh, seasonal, British food, creatively cooked, with a lot oflocal meat and fresh fish from Brixham Harbour. Talented young chef Nick Welford isat the helm . The restaurant has also won an award for "Fine Wine List of the Year"with IMBIBE magazine for two years in a row and is famous for its interesting andgood value wine. Vegans, Vegetarians, gluten free and other dietary requirements arealso well managed by the team.

2013: 3rd place (Gastronomic category)2013: Recognition of Service for Anthony Verdin

3 Reasons to visit The Cherwell Boathouse

A: Bardwell Road, Oxford OX2 6ST T: (01865) 552 746 W: www.cherwellboathouse.co.ukCuisine: ContemporaryOpen: Daily: Lunch 12noon - 2.30pm Dinner 6pm - 9.30pm

✓ Certificate of Excellence 2014 on TripAdvisor✓ Stunning riverside setting and beautiful interior décor✓ A ‘must see’ for visitors to Oxford

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In the middle of the buzzing area of Cowley Road, you will find Malikas, whichguarantees a superior Indian cuisine experience! The restaurant has just beenrefurbished and the new looks are very modern. There are seats for 70, which is anextension to the space before the refurbishment, but still the atmosphere is cosy andrelaxing. The restaurant is home to one of the UK’s finest Indian chefs and offersstarters and mains that will undoubtedly get your taste buds sizzling! The attentivestaff cater for all of their customers’ needs to create a fantastic all round diningexperience.Whether you like them hot enough to tickle your taste buds or you prefer mild andcreamy, there’s a curry dish for everyone.Malikas is friendly, elegant and very relaxed and so if you’re looking for a new Indianrestaurant to try out Malikas is definitely the place you are looking for.

2012: Nominated

3 Reasons to visit Malikas

A: 218 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1UQ T: (01865) 723 029 W: www.malikasrestaurant.co.ukTW: @MalikasOxford Cuisine: IndianOpen: Sun - Thurs: Lunch 12.00pm - 2.00pm, Dinner: 5.30pm - 11.30pm. Fri & Sat: Lunch 12.00pm -2.00pm, Dinner 5.30pm - Midnight

✓ Elegant and modern setting✓ Dishes tailored to all heat preferences, from cool to volcanic!✓ Creative wine list to match any dish

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Located at City of Oxford College's city centre campus, our Waterside Restaurant isjust a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.Come and enjoy a two or three-course lunch or evening meal and expect to find a wideselection of delicious dishes from our seasonal weekly menus. Waterside offers simple,elegant, first-class food for all tastes and ages. You can enjoy this from as little as £6.50for a two- course lunch with coffee.The restaurant which is run by students working towards qualifications and trainedto the highest possible standards by in-house industry experts, gain first-handexperience in a professional environment, in preparation for future employment atsome of the world’s most prestigious establishments.Individual and party bookings are welcome, and special dietary requirements can becatered for with prior notice.

3 Reasons to visit The Waterside Restaurant

A: Oxpens Rd, Oxford, OX1 1SA T: (01865) 551 950 W: www.cityofoxford.ac.ukE: waterside@ActivateLearning.ac.uk TW: @CityofOxfordCol Cuisine: ContemporaryOpen: Monday-Friday: 12.00pm-1.30pm. Thursday evening: 6.00pm-8.00pm.

✓ Inventive and dedicated student chefs✓ Locally sourced produce whenever possible✓ Can cater for any type of event

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