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Soft launch restaurants in Oxford

27 places in Oxford are in their opening weeks right now, when soft launch deals happen. Get the best ones every Monday before they book up.

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Opening now in Oxford

Registered with the council and not yet inspected, so in their first weeks of trading or about to open.

Gatineau

Restaurant in City Centre

7Bone Oxford

Restaurant in Oxford

Alfonso Gelateria

Restaurant in Oxford

Arbequina Restaurant

Restaurant in Oxford

Art Cafe

Café in Oxford

Ava Coffee

Café in Cowley Road

Black Sheep Coffee

Café & bakery, chain
Café in Oxford

Cafe Neri

Café in Oxford

DIXY Chicken Oxford

Fast food, chain
Restaurant in Cowley Road

Edge

Restaurant in Oxford

Elaichai

Restaurant in Oxford

Good Habit

Restaurant in Oxford

Masala \& Iffley Kitchen

Restaurant in Cowley Road

Megans By The Spires

Restaurant in City Centre

Oregano Pizza And Coffee

Café in Cowley Road

Oxford City Falafel

Restaurant in City Centre

Platter (by Benugo At John Lewis)

Restaurant in City Centre

RR Alden Oxford

Restaurant in Oxford

Siftd

Restaurant in Oxford

The Fat Cactus UK

Restaurant in Oxford

The Greek Box

Restaurant in Cowley Road

The Oxford Wine Tavern

Bar in Jericho & Summertown

The Sushi Box

Restaurant in Cowley Road

Vallvend

Restaurant in Cowley Road

Vaults \& Garden Cafe

Café in City Centre

Zizzi

Casual dining, chain
Restaurant in Oxford

Grand Cru

Bar in Jericho & Summertown

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Soft launch questions

What is a restaurant soft launch?

A soft launch is a restaurant's trial run before the official opening. The kitchen and staff practise on real diners, and in return many places offer a discount, often 50% off food, or a shorter menu at a lower price.

How do I find soft launches in Oxford?

This page lists places in Oxford that have registered with the council but have not yet had their first food hygiene inspection, which is the window when most soft launches happen. Soft launch deals sell out fast, so the Oxford newsletter sends new ones every Monday.

How do I book a soft launch deal?

Each offer says how to book. Most soft launch tables go through the restaurant's own website or Instagram, often with a limited number of discounted covers per night.