Highlights
Chefs whip up contemporary continental cuisine using locally-sourced ingredients at this glass-fronted eatery in central Oxford
About This Deal
The Deal
With the iconic spires of Oxford University in the background, guests can kick off this two-course meal with a starter such as a duck and black pudding terrine (usually £6.50), or a beetroot, apple and pecan salad (£5.50). Next up is the main event, featuring a choice of seasonal dishes from cuisines across Europe. Diners could feast on fresh fish with seasonal vegetables (£15), rabbit leg with braised gem lettuce, carrots, tarragon and a grain mustard sauce (£14.50), or a vegetarian-friendly dish such as toasted cauliflower with raisins and a root vegetable and green lentil nage (£12.50). The dining experience is given a fizzy twist by a glass of Prosecco each (£5.95).
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The Merchant
The chefs at Ashmolean Dining Room craft a considered blend of European and British cuisine for their diverse menu. Locally-sourced ingredients form the basis of the dishes, which can be tucked into amidst an elegant, glass-fronted interior or on the roof terrace. Based on the top floor of the Ashmolean Museum, the eatery gives panoramic views of the spires of Oxford University, providing a suitably antiquarian backdrop for the restaurant’s quaint afternoon tea served daily from 3pm. Lead by Cardiff-born Head Chef Alun Roberts, the kitchen serves lunch seven days a week and dinner Friday and Saturday evenings until 10pm. Meals can be paired with a glass or bottle of wine chosen from a wide-ranging menu, with German riesling sitting alongside chianti and rioja in the selection.
Reviews
TripAdvisor (300 Reviews)
The Ashmolean Dining Room has served up a tasty 3.5/5 on TripAdvisor. Recent reviews have lavished praise on the buzzing atmosphere, rooftop views, and high-quality cuisine. The helpful staff also picked up plaudits, as did the outside terrace.
Details verified 19 December 2014.
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Fine Print
Purchase: Limit 1 per 2 people. Max 2 vouchers per booking. May buy 2 additional as gifts.
Booking: Required by phone 01865 553823. Present printed Groupon on arrival. 24-hour cancellation policy.
Restrictions: Valid Fri-Sat 5.30pm-10pm. Limited availability. Entrance after 5pm is on St. Giles. Valid for starter and main courses only. Must be 18 or older. Valid for starter up to the value of £6.50; main up to the value of £15.50 and prosecco to the value of £5.95 each only. Menu items subject seasonal change and availability. Any allergies or special dietary requirements must be highlighted to the server on arrival. Valid on option purchased only.
Original values: Based on highest priced option. Verified using our merchant's website on 18 Dec 2014.
