Celebrate Christmas with a tropical twist at Spiced Roots, Oxford’s vibrant Caribbean restaurant and rum bar on Cowley Road. If you’re looking for an alternative to the traditional turkey dinner, this lively and stylish spot brings bold island flavours, handcrafted cocktails and warm hospitality to your festive season. It’s the perfect place to gather with friends, family or colleagues for a Christmas party that’s full of fun, flavour and atmosphere.
The restaurant’s intimate space can be hired for semi-private occasions, seating up to 30 guests or 60 if you’re planning a standing reception, with the option to arrange larger group bookings or full-venue hire for an unforgettable festive celebration. Inside, dark wooden furniture, a tiki-style bar with a grass-roof canopy and a striking beachscape mural set the tone for a relaxed yet vibrant evening surrounded by good food and great music.
Menus showcase the best of Caribbean cuisine, with starters such as jerk chicken spring rolls, salt fish croquettes with smoked paprika aioli, or smoked baigan and tomato choka served with toasted bara. Mains include tamarind glazed lamb chops with papaya chutney, jerk corn-fed chicken with rice and peas, or the signature 15-spice boneless goat curry. Traditional sides like mac and cheese, roti and fried cassava make perfect accompaniments, while desserts such as vegan banana bread or classic rum cake with rum and raisin ice cream bring a festive finish.
Raise a glass with a rum punch, Trinidad Sour or the Morby Old Fashioned from the bar’s extensive rum collection, or enjoy a cocktail masterclass with Head Barman Jordan Allison for something a little different. For a Christmas party that’s unique, flavourful and full of spirit, Spiced Roots delivers celebration Caribbean style.