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No. 1 Ship Street offers independent modern British dining in Oxford, where the kitchen has earned an AA Rosette for culinary excellence since 2018. This sustained quality has secured multiple honors over the years, including the Ox In A Box Food Award for four successive terms and the Oxford Times title for best new restaurant upon its launch. The team continues to pursue top honors, having been nominated for Oxfordshire's best restaurant in recent cycles.
The menu reflects a classic brasserie structure, balancing an extensive a la carte list with accessible set lunches. Midday service operates Monday to Saturday outside of December, presenting two courses at £19 or three courses at £26. Guests can complete their meal with selections from the dessert list or explore the curated wine selection before enjoying special features like the Champagne Sunday Feast with unlimited lobster and sirloin beef priced at £150 per person. Advance booking is essential for the Sunday Feast due to limited capacity.
Space within the restaurant includes a private room on the second floor, designed to host intimate gatherings for up to twelve guests. The independent nature of the business supports flexible booking policies, allowing parties of twenty for lunch or ten for dinner across various seasons. Holiday bookings demand a £10 deposit per person and confirmed orders a week prior to arrival. Operating Monday through Saturday until 10pm, the venue remains a steady choice for evening dining in the city center.
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