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The Grand Cafe

Lunch options include Waldorf salads, oak smoked salmon and varied sandwiches, but the real draw here is the afternoon tea. For £16.50 you get a couple of sandwiches, scones with jam and clotted cream, handmade chocolate truffles, tea or coffee and a glass of champagne. True extravagance!

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Address: 84 High Street, OX1 4BG
Hours: 9AM – 8PM
Price: ££
Website: thegrandcafe.co.uk (opens in a new tab)

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