* The Plough Inn has re-opened in Kelmscott – the latest venture by renowned chef/proprietors, Sebastian and Lana Snow, also of nearby The Five Alls at Filkins.

The Snows bought the freehold of The Plough in March 2015. It features a cosy oak-beamed spit and sawdust bar with wood-burning fire, an informal dining room and separate bar. The Hideaway Bar is housed in a refurbished stable block. The Plough also boasts eight bedrooms, open from the end of the month.

Furnished using quirky, vintage and antique finds sourced from fairs and auctions around the UK, all the inn’s original features, including the old timber beams, flagstone and oak flooring, have been retained and restored.

Sebastian Snow’s daily changing à la carte menu offers an inspired take on modern British comfort cooking showcasing the best locally-sourced Cotswolds produce available, including pork from Kelmscott, vegetables from Evesham and game from local estates. Seasonal dishes range from starters of crayfish, avocado and cucumber cocktail with melba toast, to ham hock and artichoke terrine with piccalilli and mains include leg of lamb hotpot, a mixed grill, skillet roast whole plaice, with desserts such as steamed marmalade pudding and custard. Starters from £6 and main courses from £14.

The Plough also has its own mooring on the river and plans are already afoot to buy a barge for bankside and river cruise dining and events.

See theploughinnkelmscott.com.

* Did you see one of Oxford’s most iconic pubs on Celebrity Master Chef last Friday night?

The Perch in Binsey’s famous gardens and newly refurbished kitchens and interior feature as the contestants are tasked with putting on a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with a difference.

The Perch is one of Oxford’s oldest pubs, having occupied its current location on the Port Meadow stretch of the Isis for at least 800 years.

* Mamma Mia has been named among the best Pizzerias in the UK by holidaylettings.co.uk Calling Mamma Mia “the ultimate traditional pizzeria” it goes on to highlight the restaurant’s use of specially imported ingredients, secret sauce recipe, generous portions and attention to detail.

Mamma Mia is at 8 South Parade, Summertown, and 102 Walton Street, Jericho.

* Introduce your family to the fabulously French way to ‘mangez avec vôtre famille’ with the new children’s menu at Café Rouge. To kickstart the launch, Cafe Rouge will offer families the opportunity to take their little ones to fill up on great French food for free until July 31, perfect for days out in the holidays.

The children’s menu will feature three courses and a drink for just £6.95.