A CHOCOLATE shop is opening in the city centre.

Montezuma’s chocolate shop will open its Oxford store on 45 Queen Street, this Friday.

The British chocolate company, known for its ‘legendary truffles’ will stock its entire range in the new store.

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These include items such as their ‘smooth-as-silk chocolate buttons and the Absolute Black, 100 percent cocoa vegan collection.

The new store welcomes locals, students, and tourists to the shop that will be managed by Hannah Quartermaine and her team.

Helen Pattinson, co-founder of Montezuma’s said: “We are thrilled to be opening our first Oxford store.

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“With its bustling gastronomic and independent retail scene, we’ve long had our sights set on the city of dreaming spires.

“We can’t wait to introduce the local community to our award-winning chocolate and hope to become a ‘must visit’ location for the thousands of tourists who flock to the city year-round.” 

The store will be open from 9.30am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, and Sunday from 10.30am to 5pm.