Monday 3rd November 2025

Lifestyle

Grilling the Parsonage: Oxford’s ‘best’ restaurant?

Sometimes you want more than just a meal, to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, a graduation. You want somewhere that feels like it appreciates the occasion, with delicious food,...

Why I no longer trust ‘male feminists’

Over the past year, I’ve spent more time in male-dominated spaces than I ever...

Chivalry in the age of automatic doors

The waiter has just brought the bill, irritatingly diplomatic in his placement – middle...

TLDR: Literacy in the digital age

No one reads these days. If it’s longer than an Instagram caption, it’s not...

Back to Black(adder)

Hugh Jeffery talks telly, children’s books and education reforms with the Blackadder star.

Restaurant Review: At Thai vs Shanghai 30s

Bethan Tabram gets a taste of some eastern cuisine.

A Brief Encounter

Oxford's own Bridget Jones reflects on the briefest of encounters

King of off-Key comedy

William Pimlott chats to comedian, poet and Edinburgh hit, Tim Key, about Russian authors and other comedians

Fifth week blues

Matilda Slight discusses the myths and miseries of the fifth week phenomenon.

Kerry: From Kitten to Kat-ona

From jungle madness to diagnosed madness, Laura French meets the Atomic Kitten star.

Grumpy Young Men – Oxford Nightlife

Matt Jones rants about Oxford's nightlife

Playing the dating game

From dating etiquette to teenage bonking, Greta Keenan discusses the habits of modern British daters

Interview: Greg Davies

Paul McClean talks comedy, teaching and sequels with the ever imposing Inbetweener's star.

Oxford Clubbing Guide

Whether you're a Park End fist-pumper or a cellar-going k-holer, Cherwell has the Oxford club for you.

Oxford’s finest eateries

George Barnes offers freshers some food for thought.

Keep Off The Grass: The New Fresher’s Guide

Cherwell presents its new sister publication, Keep Off The Grass, an insider's guide to life as an Oxford Fresher! Read some preview articles online today and look out for a copy in you Freshers' Packs tomorrow.

Keep Off The Grass: An Insider’s Guide to Clubbing

Oxford's newest publication, the alternative Freshers' Guide, brings you the student's perspective on clubs, nights out, and cheap, cheap drinks in Oxford

College Room with A View

Joseph D'Urso recounts tales of college living and finding friends in rodents.

Re-freshers

Cherwell's Lifestyle look into the reasons why Freshers week as a second year is more fun than being a fresher.

Regrettable freshers’ facebook group behaviour

Are you sure you want to post that?

Cherwell’s fresher FAQ

Got questions? We've got the answers.

What not to take to Oxford

Xin Fan offers bemused freshers a helping hand.

Brits abroad in Marseille

Laura French on being a language student abroad.

Festival Kit

Before you get hot and bothered at Outlook or damp and miserable at Bestival, Hugh Jeffery talks you through the festival essentials.

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