Brunch - Oxford Recommendations

Brunch - Oxford Recommendations

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JKRolling

Original Poster:

567 posts

112 months

Saturday 23rd September 2023
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I recently asked about Sunday Lunch options for a forthcoming trip to Oxford in here and got what looks like a great suggestion which I’ve booked from a fellow member.

The other half has just informed me that she hasn’t booked breakfast at the hotel we are staying in so I’m now hoping to get some decent suggestions for brunch near the Malmasion if possible. I’ve looked on the usual travel sites and tripadvisor but I’m not convinced with a lot of the results. For example, Turtle Bay is ranked 5th for brunch on TA.

WelshRich

438 posts

67 months

Saturday 23rd September 2023
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Are you a hobbit? (Brunch & Lunch on the same day smile )

Without the teasing, I’d try Browns…

miniman

26,942 posts

272 months

Saturday 23rd September 2023
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We had a nice brunch at Handlebar Cafe & Kitchen, few minutes walk from the Malmaison.



Malmaison is a cool place.



Have you got dinner sorted?

psi310398

9,886 posts

213 months

Saturday 23rd September 2023
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WelshRich said:
Are you a hobbit? (Brunch & Lunch on the same day smile )

Without the teasing, I’d try Browns…
Sorry, do you mean the independent greasy spoon in the Covered Market (which has been there forever, although perhaps not under the same ownership, and which is great) or the branch slightly chichi chain on the Woodstock Road, near Little Clarendon Street?

Both are, I guess, Oxford institutions, but I’d prefer to avoid the chain. I nursed many hangovers in the marketsmile.

illmonkey

18,746 posts

208 months

Saturday 23rd September 2023
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Brunch and lunch, are these the same day?!

I'm going to assume Welshy means Browns in the covered market, it's a caffff really, not fancy but good grub.

If you want something a big fancier:

George Street Social
Vaults and Garden
Handle Bar (Avo on toast style)
Ole & Steen (Dutch pastry goodness)
Cherwell boathouse is a bit more upmarket
Quod if you can get outside is nice

There is the Ivy, and a Breakfast club, but chains, so maybe not?

Killingworth Castle is lovely for your lunch, you'll enjoy it! Some good roads near by too

JKRolling

Original Poster:

567 posts

112 months

Saturday 23rd September 2023
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I’m staying in Oxford for 3 nights so brunch will not be on the same day as Sunday lunch! I have some ideas for dinner but I’m definitely open to suggestions.

Thanks for brunch suggestions so far.

miniman

26,942 posts

272 months

Saturday 23rd September 2023
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We had an excellent dinner at The Parsonage Grill.