Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Galloway

"In the heart of north Oxford, this elegant Victorian conservatory houses local hotelier and restaurateur Jeremy Mogford’s most upmarket establishment. It’s usually packed every lunchtime and evening with a mixture of students and their parents celebrating or commiserating exam results, well-heeled residents of the million-pound mansions nearb,y and curious gourmands attracted by the Mediterranean-influenced menu, which includes wood-fired guinea fowl, nettle and wild garlic risotto and the most comprehensive paella imaginable."

"Address: Gee’s Restaurant & Bar, 61A Banbury Rd, Park Town, Oxford OX2 6PE. Gee’s Restaurant is set in a unique Victorian Glasshouse that serves a rustic Mediterranean dining experience to locals and tourists. This famous Grade II listed Victorian conservatory was initially designed in 1898 as a greengrocer and florist, but it now houses one of Oxford’s most renowned neighbourhood restaurants."

"To get more of a neighbourhood feel, I’d recommend Gees where I had dinner when I visited. It’s a Mediterranean style restaurant that’s in an old Victorian greenhouse, with excellent cocktails and food, although it’s a 20 minute walk from the heart of Oxford, so you may prefer to get a taxi."

"But it's a very tasty leek and potato, the real artisan bread (50p) lives up to the billing, and, I suppose, local, organic ingredients – vegetables from nearby Worton Organic Garden – don't come cheap. Elsewhere on the enticing menu, notable for its excellent veggie options, you'll find dishes such as spiced chickpea tagine with roasted butternut squash, green olives and rosemary; puy lentil and goat's cheese gratin, with marinaded aubergine and roasted red peppers; or organic beef lasagne (mains served with salad, brown rice, potatoes etc.) The location also plays a big part in the Vaults' popularity. It's housed in a 14th-century hall, the "congregation house", built as Oxford University's original administrative centre, within the University Church of St Mary the Virgin, while the gardens – actually the graveyard – look out on to the famous circular Radcliffe Camera library and several university colleges."

"Set in the very heart of Oxford, the University Church of St Mary the Virgin is home to the Vaults & Garden café. The surrounding landscape features the University Church gardens, the Radcliffe Camera (an 18th Century building designed to host the science library) and Brasenose College. The café has a focus on fresh, organic food and the promotion of healthy living and sustainability."

"A post shared by Vaults & Garden Cafe (@vaultsandgardencafe) on May 22, 2018 at 4:57am PDT. Being sat right next to the Radcliffe Camera, this is definitely a good spot for visitors who want a brunch with a view. It’s be a great spot for Spring and Summer as they have seating outside."

"Hotel phone: +44 1865 310 210 Fantastic boutique hotel housed in an updated centuries-old storybook cottage that elegantly fuses history with modern comforts. Rooms are comfortable and spacious, and feature handmade beds, striking artwork, marble bathrooms, tea/coffee making facilities, Bluetooth radios, and Noble Isle toiletries. Luxurious amenities include an inviting summer garden, excellent restaurant, library, complimentary use of bicycles, complimentary parking, fresh flowers, and concierge service – all this, right in the city center."

"The Old Parsonage Hotel and its restaurant are a somewhat swankier affair entirely. It’s where the socialites of Oxford hang out in town before drinking Zombies at Lola Lo. The restaurant is less formal than its sister outfit Quod, though, and focuses on afternoon teas and all-day dining."

"Old Parsonage Hotel – A 5-star luxury boutique hotel set in a historical 17th century house, offering a garden library, bar, and restaurant. It is located within a short walk of the city center."

"This is one of my all-time favourite restaurants in Oxford with outside seating. It’s located on the top floor of the Ashmolean Museum with lots of natural light and better yet, a roof terrace for outdoor drinks in Oxford. I’ve listed this as an outdoor Oxford restaurant but it’s also ideal for cocktails with lovely views."

"The Ashmolean Rooftop Restaurant is located on the top floor of the Ashmolean Museum so during the day when the Museum is open, access to the restaurant is via the Museum's main..."

"Address: Victors, RU5, Westgate Shopping Centre 307 The Westgate, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1PG. Thirdly, we have Victors!. This restaurant-bar is a lovely place to unwind for a few hours for either a coffee, lunch, cocktails, dinner or a weekend brunch."

"Address: RU5, Westgate Shopping Centre 307 The Westgate, Queen St, Oxford OX1 1PG. Phone number: 01865 689064. Price: £35 per person"

"We were offered a room of the same standard as reserved but ground level which suited me more because of my disability. The receptionist showed us to the room which was just outsede the main door with its own entrance."

"24/04/2021: We booked for lunch in the courtyard 7 days in advance in person. Hoping to have a sunny lunch and enjoy the live music. Arrived in time and the only available table was in the shade under a huge umbrella."

"This is one of the oldest cafes in Oxford, (alongside the Grand Cafe on the opposite side of the road.. A rather old street, even for Oxford’s standards). No worries, it isn’t stuffy or snooty and happens to serve paninis that rival some of Oxford’s favourites like Taylors!. At the Queen’s Lane Coffee House there are two rooms and loads of tables, so perfect if there are other students with the same idea of studying at this place."

"Although strictly speaking this isn’t a dedicated vegetarian restaurant, Art Café has an impressive vegetarian and vegan menu that’s well worth checking out. Start the day with one of their veggie breakfast or vegan brunches, or try something from their extensive lunch and dinner menu, which offers everything from delicious salads and paninis to veggie chilli and vegan pasta – all at really reasonable prices. https://www.instagram.com/p/BTHe7OoA2SH/?"

"Refuel on vegan cake during your site seeing around Oxford at the Art Café. Art Café is very centrally located on Bonn Square, just a stone’s throw from Oxford castle. Pop inside this bustling café and try one (or two or three!) of their vegan cakes."

"Pedestrian-friendly Cornmarket Street, commonly known as the "Corn," is Oxford's busiest shopping street. Along with its many big-brand shops and department stores, it's also home to the historic Golden Cross arcade, popular for its craft and jewelry shops, and the Covered Market. Dating from 1774, the market houses an eclectic mix of food retailers."

"Back in the town centre, Swoon is another delight, especially if you like your gelato pillowy soft rather than densely rich. They receive high ratings and have their share of awards for very good reason. Like any reputable gelateria, they churn up new batches every day; they also take their ingredients extremely seriously and source most of them directly from Italy."

"The production headquarters for local ice-cream luminaries, G&Ds (other branches at Cowley Road and the corner of Pembroke Street/St Aldate's), this brightly painted cafe – on the Little Clarendon Street cut-through from town to Jericho – does a brisk trade in upmarket ice-cream, as well as filled bagels, cookies and cakes. Having been knocked-out by G&D's ice-cream in the past, I must admit that I was slightly disappointed with this visit's sample. While the flavours were typically true and clear, and the sweetness well-judged, my Ferrero Rocher tribute was a bit too thick and dense."

"The success of the original shop left no other option but to expand the G&D’s joy further into the town. George and Danver opened in 2001 on the corner of Pembroke St. and St. Aldates and became enormously busy serving students, tourists, and locals alike. This expansion to the company also saw an expansion in size and seating space."

"G&D’s has certainly become something of an Oxford institution. Serving up amazing homemade ice cream to tourists, students and locals. Originally opened in 1992, the cafe became so popular that it expanded to two more locations in Oxford."