1) Pompette Restaurant, Summertown
Pompette – the charming French word for tipsy – is a stylish charcuterie wine bar and restaurant in Summertown, Oxford, by husband and wife duo Pascal and Laura Wiedemann.
Read more or visit pompetterestaurant.co.uk
2) Mamma Mia Pizzeria
Mamma Mia Pizzeria in Summertown is probably Oxford’s finest authentic Pizzeria. It is well regarded for its traditional pizzas and authentic pasta dishes - all made with fresh, quality ingredients - as well as sumptuous desserts and a varied wine list.
Read more or visit mammamiapizzeria.co.uk
3) The White Hart of Wytham
This 16th-century gastropub in the village of Wytham, just a country mile from Oxford, offers fine food, beers and wines. Baz and the team opened an all-weather outdoor observatory, with alfresco dining pods back in April.
Read more or visit whitehartwytham.com
4) Cherwell Boathouse
Dine outside on the banks of the River Cherwell at the Cherwell Boathouse restaurant. The family-owned restaurant, which was started in an authentic Victorian working Boathouse, alongside the punt station (established in 1904), will be using as much of their outside space as they can.
Read more or visit cherwellboathouse.co.uk
5) Quod Restaurant at Old Bank Hotel
The Quod Restaurant is a haven of tranquillity and culinary delight, away from the bustling High Street. Take afternoon tea, or enjoy a three-course meal, on the terrace, tucked away amongst the topiaries.
Read more or visit quod.co.uk
6) Parsonage Grill
Famous for its intimate, bohemian, clubby atmosphere, the Parsonage Grill on Banbury Road is a Sunday Times ‘Top 100 UK restaurant’. Dine bistro-style outside the Cotswold-stone house with its trails of ivy.
Read more or visit parsonagegrill.co.uk
7) The Head of the River
The riverside garden at The Head of the River promises some of the best pub food in Oxford. Enjoy the lovely riverside views while tucking into some superb contemporary pub food, accompanied, of course, by real ales on tap.
Read more or visit headoftheriveroxford.co.uk
8) Gee’s Restaurant
What Gee’s Restaurant provides locals and visitors is a uniquely rustic Mediterranean dining experience, set in a unique Victorian Glasshouse. The terrace situated in the heart of the conservation area along the Banbury Road known as Victorian North Oxford offers Mediterranean grills and sharing plates.
Read more or visit geesrestaurant.co.uk
10) The Magdalen Arms, Iffley Road
Located just outside the scholarly city centre - to the east in the bustling Iffley Road - The Magdalen Arms is a gastropub with a relaxed, scrubbed-wooden ambience, and a hearty-but-interesting seasonal menu that often changes daily. The Magdalen Arms has outside seating at the back terrace.
Read more or visit magdalenarms.co.uk
11) Branca, Oxford
Enjoy the bold flavours inspired by Italy, southern Europe & beyond at this contemporary restaurant and brasserie that has been located in the cosmopolitan Jericho in North Oxford for nearly two decades. The beautiful terrace garden is only a 10 minutes walk from the city centre.
Read more or visit branca.co.uk
12) The Handle Bar, Oxford
This cosy restaurant, cafe and bar in central Oxford, tucked away above a bicycle shop, offers incredible food, coffee and a rare slice of tranquillity. Enjoy its breakfasts, brunches, lunches, Tapas outside in little booths and tables on a part -pedestrianised St Michel’s Street in the City Centre Street.
Read more or visit handlebaroxford.co.uk
13) Kazbar, Cowley Road, Oxford
This popular Spanish/Moroccan tapas restaurant and cocktail bar in bustling Cowley Road in East Oxford is usually housed in a modern building with a conservatory. The North African souk inspired decor aims to provide you with a warm, snugly, romantic vibe of being in a Moroccan city. But for now, enjoy tapas, pizzas and drinks and soak up the splendid atmosphere outside on a pedestrianised Dawson Street.
Read more or visit kazbar.co.uk
14) Tap Social, Botley, Oxford
Founded in 2016 out of a passion for good beer and social justice, their eclectic partnerships with local foodie vendors continues with the added bonus of heaters, covered seating and of course the (outside) taproom.
15) The White House by Tap Social
The White House by Tap Social cafe bar + kitchen on Abingdon Road, Oxford plans to transform a large section of the existing car park into a beer garden with bright and colourful tables and lots of plants and greenery. Expect coffee, baked goods and a full menu sharing plate style at this recently opened venue.
Read more or visit tapsocialmovement.com
21) The Rusty Bicycle, East Oxford
This a beloved neighbourhood pub in East Oxford serves authentic quality Neapolitan pizzas, award-winning burgers and much more. It is part of the small DoDo pub chain which includes The Up In Arms (above).
Read more or visit therustybicycle.com
22) The Plough at 38, Oxford
This historic city centre pub serves traditional real ales and craft beer, and you can expect an a la carte menu or a more classic all-day menu that can be eaten in the new outside dining areas - on Cornmarket and on St Michael Street - both overlooked by the tower of St Michael’s, one of the oldest buildings in Oxford.
Read more or visit ploughat38.com
23) Joe’s Bar & Grill, Summertown
This vibrant eaterie and bar located in the heart of Summertown, Oxford offers an American diner menu with a twist - from a unique breakfast and brunch menu and famed burgers to juicy steaks, grills, salads and much more. There will be a covered terrace area in front of the restaurant, open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, cocktails and all your Joe’s favourites from 9.00am till late.
Read more or visit joesrestaurants.co.uk
25) The Punter, Osney Island, Oxford
The quirky gastropub is situated on the banks of the Isis, on Osney Island in Oxford. Originally the Waterman when it opened in 1871, this pub has undergone a thorough overhaul recently, including a change of name, and is now much more food-orientated with a completely vegetarian and vegan menu.
Read more or visit thepunteroxford.co.uk
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