Sophisticated and stylish restaurant and bar Victors has announced its expansion to the south, with the launch of its new Oxford venue set to open in April 2018. Located on the terrace at Westgate shopping centre, the venues wisteria clad interior will provide a real sense of enjoyment and escapism for shoppers, residents and tourists alike.
The opening marks the second location for the brand and no expense has been spared with over £1.8m invested to create a relaxed and beautiful environment hosting 120 dining covers, an extensive bar for before and after dinner drinks and a stunning outside terrace with views over the spires of Oxford.
The restaurant provides a destination for any occasion – by day guests can visit from breakfast right through to dinner and by night guests can enjoy live music and DJ sets ensuring its trademark vibrant atmosphere carries through to the weekend.
Victors offers a menu of Modern American small plates and has been designed to share with dishes served to the centre of the table, creating a social and relaxed environment. Menu highlights include Black Cod, Lobster Tacos, Sushi and Raw Bar platters, & Lamb Cutlets presented on a konro grill.
The menu is complemented by an extensive beverage offering including a wine list sourced by its in-house experts and innovative cocktails designed to provoke the senses.
The brand, owned by East Coast Concepts, opened its first venue in Hale 2014, and has since grown into one of the most renowned northern hotspots. The opening follows a record breaking 2017 and strong start to the year for the group which houses sister brand Neighbourhood, with further expansion plans on the cards as the brand sets out to take accessible social dining to the next level.
James Hitchen, CEO and Founder of East Coast Concepts, said: “Our mission is to offer guests a luxurious yet accessible dining experience, the quality and range of our menus is unrivalled. Everything we do is to the highest of standards and we are about more than just outstanding food – it’s the entire experience. From brunch to when the lights go down and we become a vibrant bar, we want it to be memorable for our customers.
“As a brand we are ready to take the next step and set down roots in the South, and Oxford felt like the perfect new home for us.”
