October 2018

Indie Oxford Interviews

Indie Oxford Interview: The Handle Bar Cafe & Kitchen

Today we talk to Celine Wills co-owner of The Handle Bar Cafe about her inspiration for the cafe, local produce, the importance of the local community and new projects afoot!

Rosie JacobsOctober 31, 2018

Review

Review: Smoke & Thyme Autumn Pop Up Restaurant

On a crisp autumn evening in October, Anna and I headed up Divinity Road in Oxford in search of the Smoke & Thyme Autumn Pop Up Restaurant. Set back inside a gorgeous stone house at the top of the road,…

Rosie JacobsOctober 24, 2018

Indie Oxford Interviews

Indie Oxford Interview: Arbequina

Today we talk to Ben Bateman, General Manager at Arbequina on Cowley Road. Ben has a real passion for independent businesses, food and our local community in Oxford. We chat about where they source their produce, how they work with…

Rosie JacobsOctober 17, 2018

Inspiration

10 Reasons To Shop Locally

Anna and I set up Independent Oxford to help support, promote and champion the independent businesses of Oxfordshire 3.5 years ago. Whether they are shops, bars, restaurants or places to stay, these indies make this city just as rich, as…

Rosie JacobsOctober 16, 2018

Indie Oxford Interviews

Indie Oxford Interview: Happy Cakes

We're so excited to chat to Julia from Happy Cakes on the blog today. We have been supporting Julia since the beginning of Independent Oxford, and love seeing how her boundless enthusiasm and energy has driven her business forward. Find…

Rosie JacobsOctober 3, 2018

Events

10 Indie Events In Oxford This October

Happy sunny Monday, and a gorgeous start to October in Oxford. We're really excited about the month ahead with some wonderful independent events happening across Oxford.

Rosie JacobsOctober 1, 2018

Indie Oxford Interview: The Handle Bar Cafe & Kitchen

Review: Smoke & Thyme Autumn Pop Up Restaurant

Indie Oxford Interview: Arbequina

10 Reasons To Shop Locally

Indie Oxford Interview: Happy Cakes

10 Indie Events In Oxford This October

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