Food and Drink at the Macdonald Randolph Hotel, Oxford

Macdonald Randolph Hotels' restaurant bar and lounge serve only the most mouthwatering dishes and the finest wines and spirits. Our acclaimed chefs take the highest quality, freshest ingredients and transform them into delectable dishes. We are proud to serve the finest Scottish beef, lamb, pork and wild white fish in our hotel restaurants and source local, organic suppliers for our vegetables and dairy products where possible.

The Restaurant at the Randolph is one of the finest in Oxford, fully deserving the award of 2 AA Rosettes in recognition of its food and impeccable service. Oxford's world-famous afternoon tea is served in our Drawing Room, which is also a perfect setting for champagne teas and light snacks. But for a truly iconic Oxford experience, head for the Morse Bar and sip cocktails amidst the wood-panelled splendour associated with the nation's favourite detective, Inspector Morse and his long-suffering sidekick Sergeant Lewis.

The Restaurant at the Randolph

Dining in the Restaurant at The Randolph Hotel is like stepping into a baronial hall. If you can tear your eyes away from the University crests gracing the lofty ceiling, the double aspect full-length windows will direct your gaze to Beaumont Street and the Ashmolean. Crisp white table linen balances the opulent architectural features and richly painted oils. Choose from table d'hôte and à la carte menus prepared by our award-winning chefs and complement your meal with fine wine. Finish with flambé bananas, prepared with a flourish at your table by our Maitre d', Giuseppe.

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  The Restaurant at the Randolph

  Before you set out for a day exploring Oxford's colleges or tackling adventure in the Oxfordshire countryside, enjoy breakfast at the Randolph. Whether that's a light fresh fruit buffet, warm baked bread with sweet comb honey, crunchy cereals, freshly squeezed juice or a full English breakfast made from the finest organic produce and free range eggs, it's a great start to the day! On your return book into Oxford's finest hotel restaurant and let us treat you to our award-winning service.

  Our menus at the Restaurant at the Randolph serve only the finest in modern British cuisine. Specialities include succulent hand-dived Scottish scallops and honey roast quail with a watercress salad. For sheer indulgence order our Roast Côte de Boeuf with fondant potato and Bearnaise sauce. View our wine list for the perfect accompaniment. Make an enquiry or contact 0844 879 9132.

  Opening Hours

  • Breakfast
    Mon - Sat 7am - 10am
    Sun 8am -10.30am
  • Lunch
    Saturdays 12pm - 3pm, Sundays 12.30 - 3pm
  • Dinner
    Fri and Sat 5.30pm - 10pm
    Sun-Thurs 6.30pm - 10pm

  At Your Service

  • Dress code: Smart casual. No mobile phones please.
  • Child policy: Accompanied children are welcome in the restaurant. Children's menu available.
  • Seats: 90
  • Special requirements: Catered for on request

  Special Events
  Make a note in your diary and join us for our monthly jazz evenings, when some of the finest jazz musicians in Oxford will entertain you as you dine. Christmas, Mother's Day and Valentine's Day are particularly popular times at the Randolph Hotel so if you would like to celebrate the festive season, treat the lady in your life or enjoy a little romance please send us an enquiry form for details.

  Booking Information
  Due to the popularity of The Restaurant at the Randolph we advise you to book your table when you make your hotel reservation.

  Make a Reservation
  If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about a table reservation, please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9132.

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• Sample Menu

  
  STARTERS

  Cream of Jerusalem Artichoke Soup,Lemon & Garlic Croutons £6.95

  Slow Braised Oxtail, Pickled Red Cabbage £7.50

  Ham Hock, Parsley & Caper Terrine, Piccalilli £7.50

  Seared Hand Dived Scallops, Pork Belly, Pear Puree £11.50

  Smoked Salmon and Rye Bread, Crème Fraiche, Beetroot £8.95

  MAINS

  Roast Côte De Boeuf (for two people), Fondant Potato, Béarnaise Sauc £53.00

  Roast Loin of Highland Venison, Chestnuts & Sprouts £26.50

  Thyme Roast Free Range Corn Fed Chicken Breast, Confit Leg, Truffle Dressing £22.95

  Fillet of Wild Seabass, Fennel Puree, Langoustine Sauce £25.50

  Butternut Squash Risotto, Sage Butter £18.00
  
  Head Chef: Tom Birks
  Maitre D: Giuseppe Vurchio

  Desserts

  Banana Delice,
  Banana cooked with Orange Juice, Cacao Liqueur, Vanilla and flambéed with Brandy
  £9.50

  Iced Chocolate Parfait,
  Cointreau Anglaise & Pistachio Truffle
  £7.95

  The Randolph Poached Pears Crème Brule,
  Brandy & Ginger Marinated Dates, Ginger Shortbread
  £7.95

  Selection of British Cheeses from our Trolley,
  Toasted Walnut Bread, Grapes, Celery & Chutney
  £11.50

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The Morse Bar

An iconic meeting place in Oxford, often frequented by actors and politicians, The Morse Bar at the Randolph Hotel has been intimately associated with Colin Dexter's TV detective, Inspector Morse. A frequent setting for many scenes where Morse and Lewis have deliberated on complex cases, The Morse Bar still features regularly in episodes of the follow-on TV series, Lewis. The classic elegance of this wood-panelled, warmly-lit bar is complemented by a range of the finest cocktails in Oxford.

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  Opening Hours

  • 10am daily until late
  • Open to non-residents
    

  At Your Service

  • Dress code: Smart-casual
  • Child policy: Accompanied children are welcome in the Morse Bar until 10pm
  • Special requirements: Catered for on request

  Special Events
  The Morse Bar hosts many events throughout the year. Top of your list should be whisky tastings and some of the best cocktail master classes in Oxford.

  Booking Information
  Due to the popularity of the Morse Bar it may be difficult to find a seat but you do not need to pre-book. If you would like further information, please call 0844 879 9132.

  If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about menus or special requirements, please contact us on 0844 879 9132.

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  Cocktails at the Morse Bar

  The cocktails at The Morse Bar have achieved a legendary status, thanks to the devotion and skill of bar manager Craig Moffat and his team. Champagne and whisky cocktails are specialities but you shouldn't leave town without tasting a Glasgow Kiss or the first-class Oxford Blue.

  Four of the best Morse Bar cocktails

  Glasgow Kiss - GiA pink but powerful combination of Scotch Whiskey, Cointreau, Lemon Juice and Grenadine.

  Oxford Blue - A sophisticated blend of vodka, crème banana, Curacao and champagne, served frappe.

  Morse Bar's champagne cocktail - A decadent combination of Calvados, Orange Bitters, Vanilla Essence and Champagne.

  The Randolph non alcoholic cocktail - Freshly crushed strawberries and limes, shaken with Cranberry Juice and floated over Freshly Squeezed Orange.

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The Drawing Room

The Drawing Room at the Randolph Hotel is the epitome of English style and a perfect setting for one of our hotel's famous afternoon teas. Toast your friends with a glass of Moet et Chandon, a centrepiece of our most luxurious champagne tea. Alternatively, indulge in a classic pot of freshly-brewed tea with melt-in-the-mouth scones and clotted cream. Settle into a comfortable sofa and spend a Saturday afternoon serenaded by our pianist or just relax with light snacks and refreshments.

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  Opening Hours

  • Open daily from 7am-11pm
  • Serving light meals and snacks

  
  At Your Service

  • Dress code: Smart-casual.
  • Child policy: Accompanied children are welcome in the Drawing Room. A children's menu is available.
  • Seats: 35
  • Special requirements: Catered for on request
    

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• Sample Afternoon Tea Menus

  Celebration Tea

  Propose a Toast with a glass of chilled Moet and Chandon NV Champagne!
  Homemade Scones, Preserves and Clotted Cream
  Selection of Sandwiches and Cakes
  Served with your choice of leaf Tea

  £27.50 per person

  Traditional Full Afternoon Tea

  Alternatively, the above menu is available excluding the Champagne for

  £17.95 per person

  Cream Tea

  Homemade Scones, Preserves and Clotted Cream
  Served with your choice of leaf Tea

  £11.25 per person
  Inclusive of VAT at the current prevailing rate

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Room Service

Sometimes you deserve to treat yourself to that leisurely lie-in or indulgent snack in front of the TV. The Randolph Hotel's Room Service menu has been designed with your convenience in mind. So kick off your shoes, pick up the phone and let us serve you in comfort.

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  Room Service

  Sandwiches, salads, side dishes, beverages, light meals and desserts can all be served to your room between 7am and 10pm and there is a limited menu available 24 hours a day.

  Opening Hours

  • 7am - 10pm daily
  • Limited menu available at all other times

  At Your Service

  • Child policy: Children's room service menu available on request.
  • Special requirements: Catered for on request

  Booking Information
  We like to deliver your room service requests as quickly as possible.

  Enquiry Form
  If you have a question about our room service policy please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9132.

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  Light Bites

  Seared yellow fin tuna loin, nicoise salad
  Char grilled corn fed free range chicken, Caesar salad
  Loch Fyne smoked salmon, lemon, caper berries
  Home made soup of the day, freshly baked bread
  Greek salad, feta, cucumber, olive, red onions, tomatoes
  Classic prawn cocktail

  Mains

  East Anglia Farms, premium pork sausage, creamed mash, shallot gravy
  North Sea beer battered cod, hand cut chips, tartar sauce
  21 day aged prime Scottish rib eye steak, traditional garnish
  Traditional cottage pie, seasonal greens
  Smoked Loch Fyne haddock, omelette, "Arnold Bennet"
  21 day aged prime Scottish beef burger, hand cut chips
  Goats cheese, mozzarella, sundried tomato, black olive panzotti
  Traditional fish pie, seasonal greens

  Sandwiches

  21 day aged prime Scottish steak ciabatta, caramelised onions
  Loch Fyne smoked salmon, rustic baguette
  Club sandwich with free range chicken and eggs
  Corn fed free range chicken Caesar wrap
  Greek salad, feta cheese wrap
  Seared tuna niçoise wrap
  Home cooked ham, grain mustard, bloomer
  Prawns, Marie Rose, bloomer

  24 hour food

  Homemade soup of the day, freshly baked bread
  Corn fed free range chicken Caesar wrap
  Greek salad, feta cheese wrap
  Seared tuna niçoise wrap
  Home cooked ham, grain mustard, bloomer
  Prawns, Marie Rose, bloomer

  Desserts

  Granola, natural yogurt, berry compote
  Ice cream, from Arran Dairies
  Cut fresh fruit
  British cheese, oat cakes
  Dark chocolate and orange truffle
  Classic lemon tart

  Hot Beverages

  Cafetière of coffee, served with shortbread
  Cafetière of coffee (decaffeinated), served with shortbread
  Large Cafetière of coffee (serves 2), served with shortbread
  Pot of tea, served with shortbread traditional English, Earl Grey, Assam, Ceylon, Darjeeling or Lapsang Souchong

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  Champagnes

  Champagne Mansard Brut
  Blended with the three main champagne grape varieties; Pinot Noir
  gives elegance and length, Pinot Meunier gives bodyweight and
  Chardonnay contributes aroma and finesse. There is a good amount
  of bottle age on the brut non-vintage, making this a very attractive
  and enjoyable champagne.

  Sparkling Pinot Grigio Rosé, San Orsola
  A fashionable pink sparkling version of Italy's most popular white grape;
  light, dry and refreshing.

  White Wine

  Sancerre, les Comtesses, Paul Thomas, Chavignol, Loire Valley, France
  The wine comes from a particular slope called 'les Comtesses' on
  the best part of the south facing hill of Chavignol, just outside the
  hill town of Sancerre. This is an elegant and appealing Sancerre, full
  of 'gooseberry' fruit with a delicious citrus tang.

  Chablis, J Moreau et Fils, Burgundy, France
  Very dry, crisp flinty wine with excellent fruit and acidity, yet retains
  its essential elegance.

  Sauvignon Blanc, Dos Hermanos, Curicó Valley, Chile, Fairtrade
  Fairtrade Wine means that the growers are guaranteed a fair and
  stable price for their grapes. Winemaker Peter Bright was one of
  the original flying winemakers and this Sauvignon is typical of his
  excellent wines - fresh, zesty and aromatic with a lively crisp acidity.

  Chardonnay, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Fortant, France
  A delicate wine with subtle aromas of pears, figs, hazlenut and honey.

  White Rioja, Marqués de Cáceres, Spain
  The best of new style wines from Spain with ripe, lively fruit and
  a fresh, dry finish. This young white is perfect as an aperitif.

  Colombard/Chardonnay, Katherine Hills, Australia
  Lifted, tropical fruit characters, balanced by citrus and melon
  flavours, dominate the nose. These enticing characters follow
  through to a palate showing length and lingering fruitiness.

  Pinot Grigio, Marchesini, Italy
  A crisp, dry wine with the fuller style typical of this highly popular
  grape variety. Cool fermented for maximum fruit and acidity
  retention, the wine is bottled while young and fresh.

  Chenin Blanc, Cape Bay, South Africa
  This popular young wine gives delicious ripe Chenin fruit balanced
  by a dry, long finish.

  Chardonnay, Willowood, California
  Made using state of the art techniques to produce a crisp, dry
  white wine with refreshing citrus fruit characters and a typical
  light buttery finish.

  Red Wines

  Fleurie, le Roitelet, Henry Fessy, Beaujolais, France
  Soft, silky, raspberry fruit and an attractive purpley red colour
  characterise this well made wine from the Gamay grape.

  Pinot Noir, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Robert Skalli, France
  Intense flavours of small black fruit, chocolate and liquorice give
  wonderful complexity to this smooth, delicious wine.

  Pinotage, Cape Bay, South Africa
  From a grape variety unique to the Cape, this is a delicious red
  wine with attractive berry fruit and full flavours. Once you have
  tasted this grape variety, it will become a firm favourite.

  Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin de Pays d'Oc, Fortant, France
  A smooth, generous wine with intense aromas of blackcurrant,
  vanilla and pepper.

  Merlot, Willowood, California
  A delicious soft rounded red with hints of ripe red berries and
  supple tannins.

  Shiraz/Cabernet, Katherine Hills, Australia
  This wine has smooth, ripe fruit with soft tannins. The delicate
  spice of the Shiraz blends perfectly with the red fruit characters
  of the Cabernet Sauvignon.

  Merlot Refosco, Altana di Vico, Italy
  A light bodied yet convincing all-rounder. Fruity and well balanced -
  great with pasta dishes and cold meats.

  Rose

  Grenache/Syrah/Cinsault Rosé, Wild Boar, Provence, France
  A refreshing dry rosé from the heart of Provence. Bright red berry
  and mint aromas with a supple yet dry and crisp finish. Very versatile
  and matches perfectly with grilled white meats, seafood, dry cheeses
  and salads.

  Pinot Grigio Rosé, Marchesini, Italy
  Pinot Grigio is neither dark or light skinned (actually somewhere in
  between) as such it lends itself well to the production of pink wines.
  Just off-dry and subtly flavoured this fashionable combination is a
  good choice for many wine lists.

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