All the Oxfordshire restaurants in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2026


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The Oxfordshire restaurants in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2026

Oxfordshire is proving once again that it’s a serious foodie county.

The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2026 lists 23 restaurants across the county, from charming country pubs to destination-worthy dining rooms, putting Oxfordshire firmly on the culinary map.

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How many Michelin Guide restaurants are there in  in Oxfordshire?

There are currently 23 Michelin Guide restaurants in Oxfordshire.

Leading the pack is The Nut Tree Inn, the county’s only Michelin-starred restaurant. This Murcott gem has held its star since 2008, winning praise for assured, ingredient-driven cooking that keeps diners coming back.

The Guide also highlights 21 additional Michelin-listed restaurants, including new entrant The Three Tuns in Henley-on-Thames, alongside one Bib Gourmand winner, celebrated for excellent food at great value.

Meanwhile, the legendary two-Michelin-starred Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons is taking a brief pause for a major refurbishment, reopening in summer 2027 to continue its legacy as one of the UK’s most iconic dining destinations.

Whether you’re hunting for a Michelin-starred treat, a Bib Gourmand bargain, or simply your next unforgettable meal, Oxfordshire has a table waiting.

The MICHELIN Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025 was unveiled on Monday, 09 February 2026 and showcases the very best of dining across the county.

Explore more with our round-ups of The Good Food Guide and the AA Restaurant Guide entries across the county.


Arbequina Tapas Restaurant and Bar, Cowley Road, Oxford

Arbequina

Arbequina is a simply furnished, bohemian restaurant and bar located on Cowley Road in Oxford. There’s sitting downstairs by the vintage stainless steel counter and upstairs in the bay window …
Five Little Pigs, Wallingford

Five Little Pigs, Wallingford

Five Little Pigs is a charming little neighbourhood bar and restaurant in Wallingford that delights in serving people thoughtful, seasonal and locally sourced food and drink …
Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons

Set in the picturesque Oxfordshire countryside, in a 15th-century manor, Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons is a contemporary classic hotel with a two Michelin-starred restaurant with a reputation …
Nut Tree Inn Murcott Michelin Star Restaurant Oxfordshire

Nut Tree Inn, Murcott

Opened in 2006, The Nut Tree Inn is a Michelin pub in Murcott serving refined seasonal modern British food in a 15th-century thatched building beside a village pond, with heavy …
Orwells Restaurant, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Orwells Restaurant, Henley-on-Thames

Rural provenance with a modern approach, Orwells is an award-winning restaurant housed within an old 18th Century pub building in the rural location of Binfield Heath just 5 minutes from …
Pompette Restaurant South Parade, Summertown, Oxford

Pompette Restaurant

Pompette – the charming French word for tipsy – is a stylish charcuterie wine bar and restaurant in Summertown, Oxford, opened by husband and wife duo Pascal and Laura Wiedemann …
The Bat and Ball

The Bat and ball, Cuddesdon

The Bat & Ball in Cuddesdon is a country pub with seasonal menus, local ales, and five charming rooms for the perfect countryside escape …
The Bell at Charlbury

The Bell at Charlbury

The Bell at Charlbury is a 17th-century pub in a picturesque Cotswold market town in the heart of the community. From crackling log fires to a huge orchard garden for …
The Bell Inn, Langford, Oxfordshire

The Bell Inn, Langford

The Bell Inn is a modern country pub with eight newly renovated rooms, a cosy bar area with lots of seating to have a quiet drink, a separate restaurant with …
The Bull, Charlbury - Gallery 03

The Bull, Charlbury

The Bull is primarily a local pub serving good beer, but it also has a restaurant centred around open-fire cooking and ten rooms that are perfect for a single-night stay …
The Chandlers Arms, Epwell

The Chandlers Arms, Epwell

The Chandlers Arms is a 17th century family-run pub located in Epwell – a small village on the edge of the Cotswolds, with a passion and love for food and …
The Duck on the Pond, South Newington, Banbury

The Duck on the Pond, South Newington

The Duck on the Pond is a charming pub and restaurant located in the picturesque village of South Newington, Oxfordshire …
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Editorial updates

September 2025: Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons to close for major redevelopment in 2026

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, A Belmond Hotel and two-starred Michelin restaurant in Oxfordshire, has announced a landmark redevelopment that will see the pioneering property temporarily close its doors in January 2026, before reopening in summer 2027.

February 2025: Michelin announces restaurants in its 2025 guide

The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland has announced the restaurants in its 2025 guide, and we’ve updated this page to reflect the changes from the 2024 guide.

February 2024: Michelin announces restaurants in its 2024 guide

The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland has announced the restaurants in its 2024 guide, and we’ve updated this page to reflect the changes from the 2023 guide.

March 2023: Michelin announces restaurants in its 2023 guide

The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland has announced the restaurants in its 2023 guide, and we’ve updated this page to reflect the changes from the 2022 guide.

November 2022: Minster Mill in Minster Lovell added to the guide

The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland has added Minster Mill in Minster Lovell to the Michelin Guide list.

June 2022: The Yurt at Nicholsons in North Aston added to the guide

The Yurt at Nicholsons in North Aston, near Bicester, has been added to the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland.

January 2022: Michelin Guide will unveil 2022 restaurants on 15/16 February

The Michelin Guide will unveil the new Michelin Stars, Green Stars and Special Awards for Great Britain and Ireland 2022 on 15 and 16 February 2022.

The complete Great Britain & Ireland Michelin Guide 2022 will be published in digital format on 16 February, and we’ll be sure to update the Michelin Guide 2021 list with the Oxfordshire restaurants that make it into the 2022 guide.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the launch of Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2022 will take place digitally this year.

The decision to hold this year’s presentation in a digital-only format was taken in consideration of the wellbeing, safety and convenience of chefs, restaurateurs and the Michelin team.

The Michelin Guide 2021 awards ceremony for the UK and Ireland which took place on 25 January 2021 was also digital event.

December 2021: New restaurants to the Michelin Guide announced

The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland has announced the addition of Bhoomi Kitchen in Oxford to the Michelin Guide list.

The fifth live release by the Michelin Guide also saw The Double Red Duke in Clanfield and The Lamb Inn in Shipton-under-Wychwood added to the list ahead of the annual launch ceremony, when the new Michelin Stars, Bib Gourmands and Green Stars will be unveiled.

December 2021: 215 Kitchen & Drinks closing

Meanwhile, 215 Kitchen & Drinks in Oxford Summertown has announced that it would not reopen in the new year. There are plans to replace it with a ‘new concept’ that will open in February.

November 2021: Oli’s Thai to close in February

Oli’s Thai, which holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand has said it would be closing in February and potentially reopening as a new establishment called Elle’s Deli in April or May 2022.

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