George Street Social, Oxford

We have a secret we have been holding onto and really not wanting to share it.  But I am in a predicament, I like to write about good experiences both in travelling and of course eating good food. So I am going to share.

A busy Saturday and we had made the journey into  Oxford and after doing what we had set out to do our thoughts turned to brunch. We considered our options and the usual suspects like Macky D not going to happen, well you get the idea. Wondering down George street we came across George Street Social.

My first thought looking through the window was a hiddy hole for students, happy boisterous young people who can talk in very squeaky loud voices. And lots of  spontaneous laughing at anything.


But on closer inspection, there is also such an interesting décor that I just wanted to go in and experience. This realisation happened while Pete was checking the menu to see if it met all requirements , tea then eggs.  In that order.  And it ticket all the boxes.

It very busy and we had to find our way upstairs to find a seat. I mean just look how they are decorated. I love them, if I had stairs like that I would be up and down them all day long. The play on words works makes you smile.

 They have this system of reserving a table, a time and name written  on piece of  brown paper placed on the table.  We found one that was needed at 2 so we were able to use it till then.

Once we had made our choice from the menu and while Pete went down to the bar to put our order in. I took the time to take in the surroundings.  


There is so much to see there is two large lampshades,  made out of post cards pegged in rows with little pegs. They have used one picture on each lampshade. A very good idea. There is so much to see, collections of Lego in bottles. Old toy cars. Very interesting.

There are people sat with computers open and couples chatting.  There is a group at the top end of the room, the girls have flowers in their hair and the shortest shorts ever, a lot of happy people about.

 It is a relaxed atmosphere,  great place to sit and wait for your tea to arrive and brunch. Watching people going up and down George street.

Tea arrives not enough water in it. It must have stood for a while before it got to us as it is so strong. I would have preferred a pot of tea you can control how strong and levels. But I soon forgot about the tea when the poached eggs and bacon arrived. 

It looks perfect.  The eggs could not have been cooked better if they tried. We have been back and the standard is consistent.  The bread is not heavy, it is light and tasty,  There is chives sprinkled on top and another herb, it tasted like coriander.  Whatever it was it worked with  the dish.

If you go in and have brunch at George Street Social let me know about your experience.

Enjoy