Is there anything better than a chilled glass of crisp white on a sunny day? We’ll wait. The Oxford Wine Company is our go-to supplier for any occasion and for good reason.

More than an off-licence, this Oxford institution stocks over 2000 products and has been a stalwart for thirsty Oxford locals for more than 25 years, boasting three locations on Botley Road, Turl Street and a HQ in Standlake (just outside Witney). 

A multi-award-winning supplier, the Oxford Wine Company has bagged a Top 10 spot in Harpers Wine & Spirit’s 50 Best Indies (every year, no less), ‘Small Chain of the Year’ in the Drinks Retailing Awards and ‘Regional Merchant of the Year’ in the International Wine Challenge, so it would be fair to say the staff properly know their wine. If you’re looking for the ultimate crisp refreshing white, delicate shade of light rose or rich, full bodied red, the Oxford Wine Company guys will point you in the right direction and send you off clinking into the sunset. 

Whether you are popping in for a Friday night takeaway, or want to impress your in-laws, you can pick up an inexpensive crowd-pleaser or hard-to-find bottle, and if they don’t have it, they can order it. They can even deliver your favourite tipple  throughout Oxfordshire (and beyond), usually within a day or two. You’ll be spoilt for choice so if decision-overload descends, go for a taste-test. You know, just to be really sure you’ve got the vino just right.

If you fancy a switch up from the wine, the Oxford Wine Company also sell beers and spirits, and run regular tasting events and WSET courses. That’s your summer day out sorted right there. Cheers to that.