The holiday menu at Dirty Bones in Oxford is packed to the brim with incredible food choices. And the holiday comfort bites are everything comforting and filling plus delicious. We were invited to taste the holiday menu but not obligated to share our thoughts.
To those who don’t know, Dirty Bones is an American restaurant and cocktail bar started back in 2013. Regular readers will remember my side dish from hell and giving Dirty Bones a second chance. We were truly intrigued to see what the holiday menu looked like and the prices.
Dirty Bones in Westgate Oxford
Dirty Bones has four restaurants, three in London (Carnaby, Shoreditch, Soho) and one in Oxford’s Westgate Mall. In all these London locations, the American cocktail bar and restaurant have seen a lot of success. It is our hope that the Oxford branch will be just as successful too.
In Oxford, Dirty Bones is located on the roof terrace where most restaurants are located. The restaurant is perched in a nice corner next to Pho and The Alchemist. What we love about the restaurant is their sections for those out for nibbles and those after a full meal. Either side is nicely decorated, the decor
Dirty Bones Holiday Menu
The whole purpose of our visit was to attend the holiday menu tasting that was hosted by the restaurant. We were able to sample the starters, mains and dessert plus cocktails too. The holiday menu offers two types of courses; 3 courses + sides £32pp and 2 courses + sides £26pp.
As we had 3-course taster menu, we have some recommendations plus we know the establishment. To start we had the Pork Belly Lettuce Cups, the pork was so tender and the flavours just melt together nicely. Then we tried the lobster mac & cheese, crispy fried chicken both of which were divine. To finish, we had smashed mince pie, deconstructed with white chocolate gelato and coconut dustings.
The Dirty Bones Cocktails
The night was made even more amazing by the two cocktails we had a chance to try, fizz was on offer too. The first cocktail was Vixen, a classic cosmopolitan served with straight up
Cocktail #2 was the fig poppa which is a figgy pudding inspired served on the rocks Bulleit bourbon, PX sherry, fig, lime and plum bitters. Both cocktails are priced at £8 which is
I am really glad to have gone back and seen some of the changes in the Oxford branch. We enjoyed ourselves, the atmosphere was buzzing and
Newcastle Family Life says
This looks like my kind of place, the cocktails look amazing x
Zena's Suitcase says
This is my kind of restaurant I think. The cocktails sounds great and the menu seems a great price as well as quality
Cath - BattleMum says
What an interesting idea. And the dishes you sampled sound delicious. I’d love to try that smashed mince pie!
Steph says
Oh this looks amazing! I love that it’s situated on the roof terrace too
Hayley Warren says
Oh wow, these cocktails look amazing! I need to go here next time I’m in Oxford!
michelle twin mum says
I’ve not heard of Dirty Bones before but it sounds like my kind of place. Those cocktails look great adn the holidayhb menu prices are reasonable. Mich x
LaaLaa says
OMG lobster mac and cheese, that sounds really good! I do love lobster, so that would be ideal. Looks like you had a nice meal there
Marie says
The cocktails look and sound great., look like a quirky little place. Glad you enjoyed it more this time
Hannah says
I would love to eat here. Those drinks look very good
Kara says
I have not heard of Dirty Bones before, it looks fab though. Would love to try the cocktails
Melanie says
Not heard of this place, but looks like you had a great time. Those cocktails look amaze x
Laura says
Oh wow I had never heard of this place before and good to see they have more than one site – that means they may eventually come to Cardiff – the menu and food looks ace
Laura x
MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
I’ve been meaning to visit my local branch for a while now. the cocktails there sound gorgeous. I’d love to try the lobster mac and cheese.
Rachel says
ooo the pud sounds delish! The name Dirty Bertie is a bit off putting though lol! I’ll keep an eye out for this restaurant when I’m next in London.
Rhian westbury says
I’ve been to dirty bones in London before and the food is so tasty, I had waffles and chicken and it was so good x
Francesca Jacklin says
We only live around 20 minutes from Oxford but we haven’t tried Dirty Bones yet. After reading this I’ll definitely have to go, the cocktails sound very interesting.
Sonia says
This looks like somewhere I would really enjoy! Love the look of those cocktails!
Hayley Warren says
Oh wow, these cocktails look amazing! I need to go here next time I’m in Oxford!
Francesca Jacklin says
We only live around 20 minutes from Oxford but we haven’t tried Dirty Bones yet. After reading this I’ll definitely have to go, the cocktails sound very interesting.
Newcastle Family Life says
This looks like my kind of place, the cocktails look amazing x
Zena's Suitcase says
This is my kind of restaurant I think. The cocktails sounds great and the menu seems a great price as well as quality
Cath - BattleMum says
What an interesting idea. And the dishes you sampled sound delicious. I’d love to try that smashed mince pie!
Steph says
Oh this looks amazing! I love that it’s situated on the roof terrace too
Rachel says
ooo the pud sounds delish! The name Dirty Bertie is a bit off putting though lol! I’ll keep an eye out for this restaurant when I’m next in London.
Marie says
The cocktails look and sound great., look like a quirky little place. Glad you enjoyed it more this time
Sonia says
This looks like somewhere I would really enjoy! Love the look of those cocktails!
Melanie says
Not heard of this place, but looks like you had a great time. Those cocktails look amaze x
Laura says
Oh wow I had never heard of this place before and good to see they have more than one site – that means they may eventually come to Cardiff – the menu and food looks ace
Laura x
MELANIE EDJOURIAN says
I’ve been meaning to visit my local branch for a while now. the cocktails there sound gorgeous. I’d love to try the lobster mac and cheese.
michelle twin mum says
I’ve not heard of Dirty Bones before but it sounds like my kind of place. Those cocktails look great adn the holidayhb menu prices are reasonable. Mich x
Rhian westbury says
I’ve been to dirty bones in London before and the food is so tasty, I had waffles and chicken and it was so good x
Hannah says
I would love to eat here. Those drinks look very good
Kara says
I have not heard of Dirty Bones before, it looks fab though. Would love to try the cocktails
LaaLaa says
OMG lobster mac and cheese, that sounds really good! I do love lobster, so that would be ideal. Looks like you had a nice meal there