Dirty Bones Oxford
Dirty Bones is a comfort-food restaurant and cocktail bar inside the Westgate centre in Oxford. Its menu reworks familiar favourites, such as chicken and waffles, cheeseburger dumplings and mac and cheese balls, and it runs a weekend brunch that pulls in students and shoppers alike.
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Dirty Bones Oxford
The menu
The cooking is indulgent and playful rather than refined. Signature dishes include chicken and waffles, cheeseburger dumplings and mac and cheese balls, built for sharing around the table. The cocktail list follows the same mood, which makes it a lively choice for a group dinner or a night out. Portions are hearty, so ordering a few dishes to share is the best way to try the range.
Brunch and offers
At weekends there is a brunch menu, and the restaurant runs student discounts on selected days. There is outdoor seating as well as the main dining room, and it opens from breakfast time through to late evening, so it fits around shopping or a film. It opens early enough for breakfast before a day of shopping.
Where it fits
Being inside Westgate puts it in the same complex as the Alchemist, Flight Club and Six by Nico, so you can make an evening of it without leaving the building. Oxford Castle and Prison and the Castle Quarter are a short walk west if you want some history before dinner. The rest of the city centre, including Carfax and the Covered Market, is a short walk away.
Highlights
- Chicken and waffles and cheeseburger dumplings
- Playful cocktail list
- Weekend brunch
- Inside Westgate Oxford
Good to know
- Takes bookings.
- Student discounts on selected days.
- Outdoor seating available.
Frequently asked questions
Sources: westgateoxford.co.uk