How To Support Local Businesses For Valentines Day 2022

Whether you’re planning brunch at home with your other half, or meeting up with friends for a galentines brunch, local businesses across Oxfordshire have got you covered! From flowers to cupcakes and luxury dining to pizza, this is your go to guide for local Valentine’s Day inspiration in Oxford and across the county in 2022. >>

Indie Restaurants & Cafes

Find the perfect spot for a special meal out with your partner or friends, whether that’s a 3 course slap up meal or casual brunch. >>

Arbequina – book for dinner on Cowley Road.

Gee’s – book for brunch, lunch or dinner in North Oxford.

Gourdans Steak Frites – book for dinner on St Clements, or order for takeaway.

The Handle Bar Cafe – book for brunch, lunch or tapas on Fridays and Saturdays.

Parsonage Grill – enjoy brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner, and book a room for a luxurious Oxford staycation.

Quod Restaurant & Bar – book for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea or dinner for city centre dining on the High Street.

Seven Stars at Marsh Baldon – book for lunch or dinner Wednesday to Sunday at this charming village pub in Marsh Baldon, South Oxfordshire.

The Edge Eatery – serving brunch and lunch from their cafe in Witney.

The Folly – book for lunch, afternoon or dinner and enjoy a river cruise before your meal.

The Jam Factory – book for lunch, brunch or dinner in the city centre.

The Jericho Cafe – serving up brunch and lunch on Walton Street.

The Oxfordshire Yeoman – book for dinner or Sunday lunch in the lovely village of Freeland in West Oxfordshire.

The Up In Arms – visit this Marston pub for great pizza and drinks.

The White Rabbit – book this city centre pub on Friars Entry for great pizza and drinks in the heated garden.

The White House by Tap Social – book for brunch, lunch or dinner at the Tap Abingdon Road pub.

Waste 2 Taste – open for brunch and lunch Tuesday to Thursday at the Ark T centre in Cowley.

Wilding – book for lunch or dinner on Little Clarendon Street.

Gifts

Find the perfect gift from this inspiring list of local Oxfordshire indies to support this Valentine’s Day. >>

Food & Drink

2 North Parade – pick up ingredients for a local inspired meal or make up a foodie hamper.

Alfonso Gelato – order ice cream for a cosy night in, or collect from the Woodstock shop.

Bearded Viking Drinks – order cocktails for home delivery

Big Scary Monsters Social Club – order beer online or head to the Cowley Road shop.

Colombia Coffee Roasters – pick up coffee in the Covered Market or Summertown stores, or order for home delivery.

Fallow & Field – pick up local deli goods for a foodie hamper, or stop by for brunch.

Gatineau – order sweet treats online or shop at their Summertown store.

Grape Minds – head to the stores in Summertown or Wallingford for wine, beer and spirits.

Hamblin – pick up bread and provisions from the Iffley Road shop for a foodie hamper or brunch at home

Happy Cakes – Email Julia to order bespoke cakes, bakes and cupcakes.

Horse Box Coffee – order coffee online.

Jericho Coffee Traders – head to the High Street Espresso Bar, the roastery on Osney Mead or order coffee online.

L’altre Vi Wine – order online and get free delivery in Oxfordshire on purchases of 3 bottles or more.

Team Tea – order online for UK delivery with free delivery over £20.

The Market Cellar Door – visit the shop in The Covered Market for a great selection of wine.

The Missing Bean – order coffee online, or pick up from cafes in Oxford, Abingdon or Banbury.

The Orange Bakery – pick up bread and bakes from the Watlington shop for a cosy brunch at home.

The Oxford Wine Company – pick up wine, beer and spirits at the Turl Street, Little Clarendon Street, Botley Road or Standlake stores.

The Wonky Food Co – order relishes online and help fight against food waste.

Yellow Submarine Cafe – order cakes and gifts online for home delivery.

Music, Jewellery, Flowers & more

Amy Surman Jewellery – buy jewellery or workshops online, or head to Amy’s Cowley shop.

Bethan Lily Knits – buy home and fashion knitwear online, or find Beth at North Parade Market.

Blue Blood Sports – head to the Covered Market store or shop sports accessories online.

Blue Fox Creative – shop online for cards, mugs and home wares

Charlotte Spencer Candles – buy candles and diffusers online.

Custom Made – order jewellery online

Fairtrade St Michaels – head to the city centre store on Cornmarket Street for find jewellery, home wares, food and much more.

Headington Fairtrade – visit the Headington store, or head to The Covered Market to support their pop up shop. Find jewellery, accessories, food, home wares and more.

Hilly Jo Textiles – order accessories and home wares online.

Hoyles of Oxford – find games and puzzles at the High Street store, or order online.

Indigo – visit the store on Cowley Road for jewellery, accessories, clothing and more, or order for home delivery.

Irving Contemporary – shop art, sculptures and ceramics online.

Jam Puppy – shop online for cute and fun home wares and cards.

Jessie’s Art Shed – order jewellery and craft kits online, or stop by Jessie’s shop in Eynsham.

Laird Hatters – find handmade hats and accessories at the city centre store on Cornmarket Street, or order for home delivery.

Littlemore Candle Company – order candles and diffusers online.

Liz Corley Art – shop online for nature inspired art and home wares.

Modern Art Oxford Gift Shop – visit the latest exhibition and check out the gift shop quirky and unusual presents on Pembroke Street in Oxford.

Mostly Books – head to the Abingdon store books, gifts and cards, and chat to the staff for recommendations and literary inspiration.

Neve’s Bees – order Oxfordshire made balms and skincare online.

Objects of Use – visit the city centre store on Market Street for unique home, garden and personal items.

Oxford Weaving Studio – buy kits or workshops online.

Oxonbox – order gift boxes online.

Payne & Son – head to the city centre store on the High Street for fine jewellery (including engagement rings!)

Rainbow & Spoon – visit Amanda’s shop just off Frideswide Square in Oxford for jewellery, accessories and clothing.

Rapture – head to the Witney store for a great selection of vinyl, CDs and more.

Reginald Davis – visit the High Street store for a selection of fine silverware and jewellery (also including engagement rings!)

Ronapainting Gallery – visit the gallery on Walton Street, or shop online for art and gifts.

Sanders of Oxford – head to the High Street store for a wide selection of prints from antique to contemporary.

Sarah Wiseman – visit Sarah’s Summertown gallery, or shop online for art, ceramics and sculptures.

SO Sustainable – head to Steph’s store in Watlington for sustainable gifts and home wares.

The Garden – visit The Covered Market shop, or order online for delivery in Oxford and selected surrounding areas.

Truck Store – head to the Cowley Road store for the latest releases and in store gigs.

The Herberowe Candle Co – order candles and diffusers from Sarah online, or visit the Village Refill at Yarnton Home and Garden.

The Oxford Soap Company – order online or visit Ervin’s Covered Market shop for soaps, shampoo bars and skincare.

The Maker Space – order craft kits online, or visit the cafe, shop and studios in Nuffield, South Oxfordshire.

The Woolhound – visit Jessica’s store in The Covered Market or shop online.

Vanilla – visit the Summertown store for fashion, accessories and home wares.

YOU Underwear – order underwear online, or visit the pop up shop in The Covered Market.

VOUCHERS

• Oxford Weaving Studio – order online
• Parsonage Grill – order online
• Payne & Son – order online
• Quod Restaurant – order online
• Rainbow & Spoon – order online
• Rapture – order online
• Tap Social – order online
• The Folly – order online
• The Missing Bean – order online
• The Oxford Wine Company – order online
• The Project PT – order online
• The Ultimate Picture Palace – order online
• Truck Store – order online
• YOU Underwear – order online