Words: Huma Baig
Bicesterย Village is a small township ofย approximately 160 single-storey luxuryย boutiques of world-famous brandsย and isย about aย 45-minute direct train journeyย from Londonโs Marylebone station.
These retail outlets offer savings of up to 60ย percent on the recommended retail price all year round. With countless coachesย arriving every moment and over 1,000 free car parking spaces, the Village serves as aย magnet for those looking for a retail therapy fix.ย
To match the designer labels running the length and breadth of this outlet shoppingย centre is an elegant and sophisticated,all-day,grandย dining space; Cafรฉ Wolseley.ย Thisย fineย eateryย in Oxfordshireย is a cafรฉ-come restaurantย with a take-awayย patisserieย and coffeeย counter;as well as an adjoining retail shop showcasing a tempting arrayย of shiny Wolseley branded gifts such as, silverware, artisan teas and luxury chocolateย truffles.ย
Set up by Chris Corbin and Jeremy King, it follows the sameretro-Euro glamorous interiors and classic cuisine as their iconic flagship restaurants in central London, like; Colbert on Sloane Square,a nd The Ivy near Leicester Square. Theย double-volumeย vaulted ceiling, striking black and white chevron floor and a large clockย in front of shiny black polishedย furnishings create a theatrical environment.ย
Greeted byย impeccably attired waitresses and waiters, itโs impossible not to adore the grandeurย of Cafรฉ Wolseley.ย Serving breakfast from 8.30am, followed by lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, theย all-dayย menu features classic dishes liketartes flambรฉ, a choice of pastas andย healthyย seasonal salads.
The desserts are traditional and includeย the likes ofย yoghurt iceย cream with lemon curd and whipped cream and a pistachio tuile.ย
Halal chicken isย available,as well as vegan and gluten free options.ย Dinner for two will set you back approximately ยฃ100 with a 12% discretionary serviceย charge, but indulging in thisย piece of luxury, visitors do feel spoilt in this classyย restaurant. It is advisory to book a table beforehand as the queues are oftenย quiteย longatthis popular eatery.ย
All in all, the classy Cafรฉ Wolseley is full of atmosphere and hasย something for theย transitional eaters after a day of shopping, as well as the fine diners looking forย something special.
The adventurous spirit behind the pages of British Muslim magazine. As the Editor-in-Chief, Natasha leads with a passion for exploration and a pen dipped in wanderlust. With a keen eye for halal travel experiences and an insatiable curiosity for new experiences, she brings readers along on captivating journeys to far-flung destinations. Through her vibrant storytelling, Natasha invites readers on enriching adventures, where every experience is a window into the muslim world.
