A NEW Summertown restaurant could stay open later than the popular wine cafe it is set to replace.

The former Oxford Wine Cafe will become ‘Thirty Eight’ restaurant and bar once a refurbishment is completed.

It will be run by the company behind Bacaro – an authentic Italian restaurant in Southampton – which advertised for a new team in Oxford.

According to the advert it will focus on small plates taking inspiration from around the Mediterranean but also serve cocktails and wines.

A licensing application revealed the restaurant wants to serve alcohol until midnight – an hour later than the wine cafe.

A decision could be made by the end of the month.