Expect the unexpected at Treadwell. Rooted in Oxford and inspired by the produce of its surrounding countryside, our restaurant plays with British classics and the diverse influences that shape the city. Bold, refreshing, and untraditionally British – it’s Oxford dining, but not as you’ve experienced it before.
UNTRADITIONALLY BRITISH
MENUS AT TREADWELL
Seasonal, local, and untraditionally British. Our menus bring a fresh perspective to classic comfort, from small plates with unexpected twists to generous mains that celebrate bold flavours. Sundays are all about the roast – served with all the trimmings – alongside desserts that make for a fittingly indulgent finish.
SUNDAY LUNCH
Sundays at Treadwell are all about the roast. Slow-cooked beef with horseradish cream, roast chicken with golden potatoes and Yorkshire pudding, or a tarragon & lemon cauliflower steak – each served with honey-glazed carrots, seasonal greens, and rich gravy. Starters set the tone with crispy polenta, crab arancini, or warming lentil dahl, while puddings bring a sweet finish, from sticky toffee with whisky sauce to spiced plum crumble and house-made ice creams.
Served Sundays from 12.30pm to 3pm
ROOFTOP BAR & TERRACE
Our rooftop bar and terrace offers unparalleled views over the iconic spires of Oxford. Accessed via the lifts adjacent to Treadwell, it’s the ideal spot to start or end your evening with a round of rooftop cocktails.
Sunday to Wednesday
Closed
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Open from midday
The rooftop terrace is for over 21s only, is a laptop free area and operates a walk-in service only.
CHRISTMAS PARTIES
Bring people together this Christmas at Treadwell. From elegant three-course dinners to lively parties with Champagne or cocktails on arrival, our festive menus celebrate bold seasonal flavours with a touch of indulgence. For more informal celebrations, our canapés menu is perfect for standing receptions with friends or colleagues.
Christmas Party Nights at Treadwell
New for 2025, our Christmas Party Nights offer all the flavours of our Christmas Party Menu, with the added sparkle of live entertainment. Join us on 27 November, 4, 11 and 18 December for an evening that begins with a welcome drink in the Fireside Snug at 6.30pm, followed by a three-course festive dinner in Treadwell at 7pm. After dinner, enjoy live musical entertainment and dance the night away until midnight.
Christmas Party Menu*
– Three courses with still & sparkling water from £80
Enhancements
– Add a festive cocktail – £14 or Champagne – £16
– Optional cheese course – £14
Christmas Canapés Menu
– £6 per piece
*For parties of 8 or more, excluding Christmas Party Nights
New Year's Eve
See in 2026 at Treadwell, with dinner, music and midnight all under one roof at The Store, Oxford.
The evening begins with an eight-course tasting menu, showcasing modern British dishes with depth and imagination. Expect seasonal ingredients, layered flavours and a few surprises from the kitchen – a fitting finale to the year.
After dinner, step through to the ground floor bar as the lights drop and the music builds. A DJ from 10pm carries the night past midnight, marked with a glass of bubbles to welcome 2026.
Choose your celebration:
Dinner & Party – £195 per person
Eight-course tasting menu at Treadwell, followed by DJ sets in the bar from 10pm and a midnight toast. Dinner begins at 7pm.
Party Only – £50 per person
Join us in the ground floor bar. The DJ begins at 10pm, though guests are welcome to arrive earlier to enjoy drinks. A cash bar will be available throughout the night, with a glass of bubbles included for the midnight toast.
Stay the Night – from £650 per room
Dinner for two at Treadwell, access to the party, exclusive access to the rooftop bar, overnight stay, breakfast the following morning, and a late check-out at midday. Based on two guests sharing one bedroom.
A STEP BACK IN TIME
Treadwell Passage was once a bustling (and somewhat notorious) hub of Oxford. Home to a fishmonger, shoe maker, scavenger, needlewoman and other such characters, it was a boisterous meeting place full of life and variety.
In 1851, it was coined ‘one of Oxford’s greatest nuisances’, due to its debaucherous reputation, which involved a court summons to settle the streets fate. However, in 1912, when Arthur Pearson opened the much-loved Boswell’s department store, the passage was reborn.
Today, it is home to our restaurant, which bears the same name. Playing with local, sustainably sourced produce and the diverse influences which have shaped Oxford, it is as much an homage to the past as it is a bold step forward.
OPENING HOURS & CONTACT
Breakfast
Monday to Friday: 7am to 10am
Saturday & Sunday: 7am to 10.30am
Lunch
Monday to Friday: 12pm to 2.30pm
Saturday: 12.30pm to 3pm
Sunday lunch: 12.30pm to 3pm
Dinner
Monday to Thursday: 5.30pm to 9pm
Friday & Saturday: 5.30pm to 9.30pm
Sunday: closed
Contact Us
+44 (0) 1865 950666
