“Arbequina’s tortilla is perfect… such pleasure sees you ordering a second bottle, hunkering down, and signing up for the chocolate salami.”
Marina O’Loughlin — The Guardian
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We are Arbequina
“…short-but-sublime menu…”
“…food is sensational…”
Arbequina was opened in 2016 by Ben, Rufus & Ben. The aim was to create tapas style sharing dishes, with explosive and well-married flavours from Spain and beyond. The focus has, and will always be, on quality, unique and well-sourced ingredients.
It’s distinctive long, zinc bar quickly became a favourite of locals looking to eat great food in an exciting, buzzy atmosphere.
Arbequina continued to evolve and in 2021 incorporated next door at number 72. This now adds stunning, hand-crafted cocktails, natural wines & more to compliment your time with us.
You can find us at 72-74 Cowley Road, nestled under the beautiful Victorian ‘RA Neville Dispensing Chemist’ sign that we uncovered and restored back in 2016.
Our sites
Elle's Deli & Oli’s Thai
Elle’s Deli was opened in May 2022 by Ladd and Ru Thurston. Elle’s is a deli and food shop in East Oxford on the former site of Oli’s Thai. The name is taken from the founders’ daughter Elle. The Deli sells high quality produce from Britain, Europe and Asia.
There is a weekly changing menu offering baked goods each morning such as iced buns, welsh cakes and custard tarts.
Oli’s Thai food is also available each day from 11.30am, to eat in the garden or take-away.
Elle’s Deli & Oli's Thai, 38 Magdalen Road, Oxford, OX4 1RB
01865 790223 / info@olisthai.com
Arbequina Restaurant & Bar
Arbequina is an independent, buzzy tapas bar & restaurant, focused on quality, delicious food & drink in an exciting atmosphere. We are passionate about true, honest fun, wonderful products with great service & lively surroundings.
Arbequina, 72-74 Cowley Road, Oxford OX4 1JB
01865 792777 / info@arbequina-oxford.co.uk