Oxford and around OXFORD TOWN HALL This grand Grade II listed Victorian event venue offers a versatile venue in Oxfordshire. Packed full of 19th-century charm and elegance, the three largest event spaces are perfect for weddings, parties and more. The breathtaking Main Hall is the most stunning of rooms, with a ceiling adorned with intricate mouldings, an expansive stage and beautiful balconies. Conveniently located right in the heart of the city centre, surrounded by the beauty of the dreaming spires and university colleges, Oxford Town Hall is a welcoming and impressive event venue. Steeped in the history and romance of this beautiful city, Oxford Town Hall has five licensed rooms where couples can enjoy a wonderful wedding ceremony and reception. Contact: www.oxfordtownhall.co.uk Spotlight on... Images of Oxford Town Hall courtesy of https://hannahlarkinphotography.com What’s new? SIX BY NICO ANNOUNCES MENU FOR THE LAUNCH OF A NEW RESTAURANT IN OXFORD Couples looking to enjoy a quiet lunch after an intimate register office wedding should check out Six by Nico, the innovative restaurant group known for its rotating six-course tasting menus that has recently announced the opening menu of the new Oxford location at Westgate opening – The Chippie. This nostalgic chip shop-inspired menu, an old favourite of the Six by Nico brand, offers a creative twist on this classic British meal. Since its inception in 2017, the Six by Nico team have developed, refined and evolved The Chippie experience. It’s situated on the roof terrace of Westgate, inviting customers to immerse themselves in the nostalgia of the British chip shop. The menu features re-imagined dishes like chips and cheese with parmesan espuma and curry oil and emulsion with crisp potato terrine, scampi served with brandade, dill emulsion, gribiche, peas and beurre blanc, a modern take on the traditional fish supper with scrabster coley, pickled mussels, confit fennel, samphire and beer emulsion. The menu even features a traditional steak pie of 24-hour beef shin and burnt onion ketchup, and mushroom duxelles and smoked sausage with a trio of pork, apple, crispy crackling, salt-baked celeriac and choucroute. For dessert, guests can indulge in a deep-fried Mars Bar, complemented by chocolate pave and Irn Bru sorbet, ensuring to satisfy a sweet tooth. The six-course tasting menu is set at £50 per person, with the option to add the wine pairing experience for an additional £39 per person, consisting of carefully selected wines to enhance the dining experience. Additionally, guests can opt to add additional snacks and aperitifs. A vegetarian menu is available alongside, and dietary requirements can be catered for. Nico Simeone, founder and chef of Six by Nico, commented on the excitement of bringing this experience to Oxford: “The Chippie was created having been inspired by my family traditions, growing up around my grandparents’ chip shop. The ultimate aim of the menu is to bring a sense of fun to the culinary world and a sense of Nostalgia. We are thrilled to showcase a six-course menu that has been refined and developed over the past seven years, to showcase the best of our creativity. After announcing, we have felt such a warm welcome here in Oxford and cannot wait to finally open our doors at Westgate.” Contact: www.sixbynico.co.uk/oxford/the-chippie LOCAL VENUES 21
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