Taking cues from 1970s Brooklyn, Dirty Bones Oxford channels New York nostalgia with playful cocktails and unapologetic American comfort food. Post-work drinks, late night celebrations or a lively weekend brunch with a bottomless option, there are plenty of reasons to stop by.
The interiors of the bar and dining room are 100% part of the appeal. Set on Westgate’s roof terrace, it’s a sleek spot, complete with enviable retro-modern accents, a feature bar, outdoor area, and drinking terrace. Inside, picture velvet seating, comfortable banquette seating, and striking feature lights, complete with an old school funk and soul playlist to match.
On the Dirty Bones Oxford menu, comfort food and cocktails are the order of the day. Start with small plates like frickles, crispy 12-hour braised short rib sticks, chicken wings in your choice of sauce, or cheeseburger gyozas. Then, peruse tacos filled with the likes of birria, crispy chicken, or artichoke with miso, or head on to the OG selection dishes that include the classic chicken waffle, complete with crunchy chicken thighs and freshly baked waffles served with shots of cool ranch sauce and hot maple.
Everything is reasonably priced, but the Oxford Fast Fix menu offers even better value, with a choice of burger served alongside fries, sriracha slaw or sticky BBQ-glazed corn ribs. Even better, if you’re making brunch plans, Dirty Bones Oxford has that covered, too. Brunch brings all the highs, from confit duck waffles and blueberry pancakes to a breakfast burger, with the option to go bottomless and mix and match drinks.
As for cocktails, Dirty Bones might just have the quirkiest list out there. Alongside a strong selection of low- and no-alcohol options, expect inventive twists on classics, such as the New Fashion with peach, rooibos and dark chocolate, or the iconic ‘Mutt’s Nuts’, a playful take on a Whiskey Sour featuring apple, cinnamon and vanilla-infused maple syrup.