Category: Eating Out in Banbury

Banbury Area Businesses Awash in Awards

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It may not be the Oscars but there’s been a lot of awards won around town lately –

First the 2025/26 Good Food Award winners were announced on November 10, two of my favourites here in Banbury won many well-deserved kudos.

  • Pizza Calzone (Parsons St) was awarded a Blue Ribbon, not for the first time either.
  • And Reg’s Cafe (Thorpe Way) got the VERY IMPRESSIVE and highly-regarded Gold Seal. The Gold Seal goes to businesses that achieve consistently high customer ratings/votes over three years. This is the fourth or fifth year in a row that Reg’s has gotten a Good Food Award.

And then The 9th Annual Food Awards England came out and both Pizza Calzone and Reg’s won praise once more!

  • Pizza Calzone took two categories – Best Italian Establishment (South) and Outstanding Achievement in the Pizza of the Year category
  • Regs Café captured Café / Bistro of the Year (South)

And in the wider Banbury visitor landscape, Hook Norton Brewery was one of the winners at the VisitEngland Attractions Accolade Awards. They were awarded the VisitEngland Hidden Gem Accolade, which means it is being officially recognised as a top-tier visitor attraction.

Do Your Part To Big Up Banbury Businesses

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I wanted to talk a bit about supporting local businesses. Obviously, the most direct way to support local businesses is to shop at local businesses. But times are very hard right now – for individuals, families, and local businesses alike. That’s why I want to talk about other ways you can support local businesses – most of which cost you nothing.

Support Local Banbury Businesses

That’s why I want to talk about other ways you can support local businesses – most of which cost you nothing. Continue reading “Do Your Part To Big Up Banbury Businesses” →