info@handlebaroxford.co.uk
01865 251 315
28-32 St Michael Street, Oxford, OX1 2EB

Breakfasts, coffee, lunch & cocktails in Central Oxford
We couldn’t feel any more validated in championing local suppliers to pursue our passion & goal of localised food systems.
The Handle Bar menu changes each season to bring new flavours. Whether you’re looking for an organic vegan breakfast, a locally-sourced dinner, fancy grabbing a quick coffee, or want to try one of the finest cocktails in Oxford, the Handle Bar has something for you.
£15
TOASTED COCONUT PANCAKES (GF)
contains nuts
£15
+ • fresh berries • coconut yogurt • homemade berry compote • maple syrup (VG)
+ • caramelised banana • hazelnuts • nutella • maple syrup (V)
£16
HB BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST (VG • GF)
Alden’s streaky bacon • Mayfield free-range fried egg • fresh berries • avocado • maple syrup
£16
£15
KIMCHI PANCAKES
2 Mayfield free-range fried eggs• Sriracha mayo • spring onion • chilli & coriander • Gochujang honey • sesame seeds • fresh kimchi
£15
+ ADD GOCHUJANG FRIED CHICKEN (contains gluten) £4
+ OR TOFU £4
£15
FAVA TOAST • STREAKY BACON • HALLOUMI (VG)(GF OPTION AVAILABLE)
crispy streaky bacon • broad bean & pea smash • halloumi • chilli & paprika • almonds & seeds • honey drizzle • pea shoots • seeded sourdough
£15
+ ADD MAYFIELD FREE-RANGE EGG £2
£14
GREEN MEZZE (VG) (GF OPTION AVAILABLE)
edamame & beetroot fritters • broad bean & pea smash • harissa hummus • roasted piquillo peppers • rocket • green pesto • olives • toasted almonds & seeds • grilled flatbread with za’atar oil
£14
£18-£19.5
MANGO, WAKAME & BROWN RICE SALAD (GF)
edemame • carrots • cucumber kimchi • nori • spring onions • wasabi, soy & ginger dressing • sesame seeds
£18-£19.5
+FRIED TOFU £18
+SMOKED SALMON £19.5
£14.50
SHAKSHUKA (V) (GF, VG OPTION AVAILABLE)
Harissa roasted tomato, onion and pepper • fresh cucumber & peppers • feta • Mayfield free range fried egg • roasted garlic oil • balsamic drizzle • fresh herbs • grilled flatbread
£14.50
£18.50
LAMB STEAK SANDWICH
leg of lamb steak cooked medium rare • ciabatta • chipotle aioli • rocket • beef tomato • chimichurri • caramelised onion • chunky chips
£18.50
£15
HUEVOS RANCHEROS (V) (VG, GF OPTION AVAILABLE)
2 Mayfield free-range fried eggs • flour tortilla • HB refried beans • smokey warm salsa • avo smash lime • crumbled feta
£15
+ ADD FRIED CHORIZO £3
£14.5
TURKISH FRIED EGGS (V) (GF OPTION AVAILABLE)
2 Mayfield free-range fried eggs • garlic + lemon yoghurt • sun dried tomato pesto • harissa & za’atar oil • spinach • fresh herbs • almonds • toasted naan
£14.5
+ADD FRIED CHORIZO £3
£17
STICKY PORK BELLY TACOS (GF)
gochujang pork belly • cucumber kimchi • bang bang sauce •shredded gem lettuce •red onion •chilli •coriander
£17
£15
HB FULL HOUSE (GF OPTION AVAILABLE)
Mayfield free-range fried egg • Aldens sausage & bacon • roasted tomato • garlic and herbs button mushroom • HB smokey tomato beans • fried potatoes • seeded sourdough
£15
+ ADD BLACK PUDDING OR HOMEMADE HASH BROWN £2.50
£15
GOODIE VEGGIE (V) contains nuts
Mayfield free-range fried egg • HB smokey tomato beans • roasted tomato • garlic and herbs button mushroom • smashed fava • feta • chilli • almonds & seeds • fried potatoes • seeded sourdough
£15
£15
ALL PLANT (VG) (GF OPTION AVAILABLE)
scrambled tofu • garlic and herbs button mushroom • roasted tomato • HB smokey tomato beans • avo smash • beetroot & edamame fritters • fried potatoes • toasted flatbread with za’atar oil
£15
Sides
£7
HALLOUMI FRIES
bang bang sauce • hot honey
£7
£8
GOCHUJANG FRIED CHICKEN
sesame seeds • spring onion • bang bang sauce
£8
£8
CUCUMBER KIMCHI & WAKAME SALAD
wasabi & soy dressing • sesame seeds
£8
£7
SMASHED AVO & CRISPY TORTILLAS (VG)
chilli • coriander
£7
£5
CAJUN SKIN ON FRIES (VG)
chipotle aioli
£5
£7
CHERRY TOMATO, ROCKET, PEA SHOOT SALAD (VG • GF)
pesto • flaked almonds
£7
Cocktails & Spritz
£8.5
MIMOSA
orange juice • bubbles
£8.5
£10
MANGO & LIME DAIQUIRI
mango • fresh lime • pineapple • rum
£10
£10
APEROL SLUSH
Aperol • Cava • strawberries • orange juice • fresh lime
£10
£10
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
limoncello • Cava • soda • fresh lemon
£10
Bloody Marys
fresh horseradish • all the trimmings
£10
BLOODY MARY
vodka
£10
£10
SMOKEY MARIA
mezcal
£10
£7
BLOODY SHAME
£7
COFFEE
all HB coffee is made with double espresso, direct trade, 100% arabica, washed, Brazil, Cachoeira, Missing Bean roastery
£3.50
ANY BLACK COFFEE
£3.50
£4
ANY WHITE COFFEE
£4
+MAKE IT LARGE 50p
TEAPOTS
traditional • high grade • sustainable • Canton
£4
ASSAM
£4
£4
EARL GREY
£4
£4.50
CHAI MASALA
£4.50
£4.50
BOHEA LASPANG
£4.50
£4.50
ROOIBOS
£4.50
£4.50
ORGANIC JADE SWORD
£4.50
£4.50
LEMON VERBENA
£4.50
£4.50
RED BERRIES & HIBISCUS
£4.50
£4
PEPPERMINT
£4
£4
CHAMOMILE
£4
SOMETHING ELSE
£4.20
/
£4.70
CHAI LATTE
HB brew • Assam tea • blend of warm spices
£4.20
/
£4.70
£4.50
/
£5
DIRTY CHAI
HB brew • Assam tea • blend of warm spices • coffee
£4.50
/
£5
£4
/
£4.50
TURMERIC LATTE
HB blend • rich earthy base • pleasant spicy boost
£4
/
£4.50
£4.50
/
£5
MATCHA LATTE
premium grade • ceremonial • organic
£4.50
/
£5
£4.50
/
£5
HOT CHOCOLATE
£4.50
/
£5
Wines
£6.50 glass
/
£22 bottle
HOUSE
WHITE • RED • ROSE
£6.50 glass
/
£22 bottle
Beer & Cider
£6.5
DISTRUPTION IS BREWING
ask for selection 440ml
£6.5
£6
NO BRAINER COTSWOLD CIDER
Cotswolds cider 330ml 4.8% ABV
£6
£6
PACIFICO
Mexican lager 335ml 4.5% ABV
£6
£6
MODELO
Mexican lager 335ml 4.5% ABV
£6
Smoothies
£7
SANDY CHEEKS (VG • GF)
mango • coconut • pineapple • lime
£7
£7
GOOD MORNING (VG • GF)
banana • summer berries • apple juice • orange juice
£7
Desserts
£8
COCONUT SUNDAE (VG • GF)
coconut ice cream • mango coulis • fresh berries
£8
£7
WARM SALTED CARAMEL BROWNIE (V)
clotted cream vanilla ice cream • chocolate sauce
£7
£7
TOASTED BANANA BREAD 7 (VG) (GF)
fresh berries • maple syrup
£7
Juices
£4
ORANGE
£4
£3.50
PINEAPPLE JUICE • APPLE • CRANBERRY
£3.50
HB Softs
£3.70
ELDERFLOWER PRESSE
£3.70
£4
HOMEMADE LEMONADE
£4
£4.5
HOMEMADE RHUBARB LEMONADE (VG • GF)
£4.5
Bottles
£4
HARTRIDGE’S ORIGINAL COLA
£4
£4
HARTRIDGE’S GINGER BEER
£4
£3.70
SAN PELLEGRINO
aranciata rossa • melograno & arrancia
£3.70
£3
STILL/SPARKLING WATER
£3
Menu
We are open 08:00-15:00 on weekdays and 09:00-16:00 on weekends.
Please note that we sometimes have to make slight changes to the menu, which may occur when you visit.
WE ARE NOT A GLUTEN-FREE RESTAURANT AND CANNOT ENSURE THAT CROSS CONTAMINATION WILL NEVER OCCUR. WE HAVE PROCESSES IN PLACE TO MINIMIZE THAT HAPPENING BUT THERE IS A GREAT DEAL OF GLUTEN IN THE AIR AND ON OUR WORK SURFACES.
Tapas Evenings
We are now open for Tapas nights on Friday and Saturday starting from 6pm until 10pm.
•2 dishes £19 / 3 dishes £26 / 5 dishes £40 • 7 dishes £52
Nibbles
OLIVES (GF • VG)
4.5
HB KIMCHI (GF)
5
GOCHUJANG EDAMAME BEANS (GF • VG)
5
SRIRACHA HONEY NUTS (GF • VG)
4.5
SOURDOUGH OR BAGUETTE, OLIVE OIL & BALSAMIC (VG)
5
PADRON PEPPERS (GF • VG)
5
TAPAS
HARISSA HUMMUS, BEETROOT FALAFEL, TZATZIKI (GF • V)
GREEN CURRY MUSSELS, TOASTED BAGUETTE
FRIED CALAMARI, CHIMICHURRI, LEMON & CHIVE AIOLI (GF)
KIMCHI PANCAKE, GOCHUJANG FRIED CHICKEN, SRIRACHA AIOLI (GF)
HB PATATAS BRAVAS, SMOKEY SALSA, AIOLI & TOASTED ALMONDS (GF • VG)
PANCETTA WRAPPED HALLOUMI, HOT HONEY (GF)
COCONUT KING PRAWNS, MANGO & HABANERO SALSA
PANZANELLA SALAD, BASIL & GARLIC VINAIGRETTE (VG)
LAMB ALBONDIGAS, MINT GREMOLATA, FETA (GF)
WAKAME, CUCUMBER & DAIKON SALAD, SOY, GINGER,
GARLIC DRESSING (GF • VG)
PAN FRIED SARDINE, CAPONATA, BAGUETTE
SMOKED MAPLE TOFU, THAI PEANUT SAUCE (GF • VG)
BURRATA, SERANO HAM & PIQUILLO PEPPERS, TRUFFLE OIL
ROASTED MERGUEZ, BALSAMIC GRAPES & ONIONS (GF)
Beers
£6
PACIFICO
Mexican lager 335ml 4.5% ABV
£6
£6
MODELO ESPECIAL
Mexican lager 335ml 4.5% ABV
£6
£6.5
DISTRUPTION IS BREWING
ask for selection 440ml
£6.5
Cocktails
£7
MICHELADA
beer • lime juice • hot sauce • tomato juice • Worcester sauce
£7
+ ADD GOLDEN TEQUILA £2.5
£11
SMOKEY HANDLE
mescal • lime juice • tequila • aperol • pineapple juice • sugar syrup
£11
£10
MANGO & LIME DAIQUIRI
mango • fresh lime • pineapple • rum
£10
£11
MARGARITA
tequila • lime juice • triple sec
£11
£1O
LIMONCELLO SPRITZ
limoncello • Cava • soda •
£1O
£10
APEROL SLUSH
Aperol • Cava • strawberries • orange & lime juice
£10
Bloody Marys
fresh horseradish • all the trimmings
£10
BLOODY MARY
vodka
£10
£10
SMOKEY MARIA
mezcal
£10
Wine
£6.50 glass
/
£22 bottle
HOUSE
WHITE • RED • ROSE
£6.50 glass
/
£22 bottle

“Sitting back, watching the animated, chattering, eating, enthusiastic clientele I wondered why there aren’t more places like this in Oxford. Or perhaps The Handle Bar is just bucking the trend and this is a glimpse of the future.”
— OXFORD MAIL