Best restaurants in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire has a great choice of places to eat and drink, from Michelin star restaurants, cosy rural pubs, farmers’ markets, and social enterprise cafes. We have listed some of the best restaurants in Oxfordshire on this page for you to enjoy.

Restaurants in Oxford

Located in Oxford’s newest luxury hotel The Store, Treadwell plays with sustainably sourced produce and the diverse influences that shape Oxford.

In the iconic Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton, The Alice serves comforting, seasonal British Dishes with a contemporary twist.

If you fancy Japanese food, head to KIBOU Oxford, a Japanese-inspired bar and restaurant based in Jericho.

For lunch or dinner with a view over Oxford’s dreaming spires, book a table at The Alchemist on the roof terrace of Westgate Oxford, and enjoy compelling cocktails and a mouthwatering menu. Still on the roof terrace, you can experience a six-course tasting menu changing every six weeks at the fantastic Six By Nico Oxford or enjoy Vietnamese street food at Pho and Indian street food at Mowgli.

Cosy Club Oxford on Cornmarket Street is a great venue to celebrate and socialise, with an exceptional all-day restaurant and bar menu.

Don’t miss The Folly sitting in a unique riverside position in the city and one of Oxford’s few independent, family owned restaurants.

For excellent riverside dining, the Cherwell Boathouse in Oxford, situated on the banks of the River Cherwell and renowned for both its food and wine, is a great option. You can also hire a punt from the neighbouring boathouse and take to the water for a true Oxford experience.

Restaurants in Oxfordshire

Indulge in luxury modern European dining in The Nest located in the newly-refurbished Feathers Hotel in Woodstock.

Treat yourself to a Michelin star dining experience at Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons for something unique for your taste-buds. They have their own kitchen garden which produces various types of vegetable and varieties of herbs, and the wine cellar has over 600 specially selected wines from around the world!

Visiting the picturesque village of Minster Lovell in West Oxfordshire? Wildling at Minster Mill blends contemporary and traditional British cooking with a delightful local twist.

At Mollie’s Oxfordshire, a big juicy dollop of classic Americana: all-day breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, a buzzy open kitchen, a heated terrace, the Mini Mollie’s kids’ menu.

Alternatively, to learn more about beer, join a tour at Hook Norton Brewery and discover the age-old tradition of brewing, including the all-important tasting! Or visit The Sky Wave Distillery Co. a boutique distillery and the Home of the World’s Best Contemporary Gin 2020 offering gin tours and tastings.

Explore more eateries, pubs, cafes and bars in Oxfordshire below that offer something for every occasion and to please all palates and purses.