Oxford's Covered Market is an interesting assortment of shops house in an old building (resembling a livery or a garage) in the center of town. The original market supposedly opened around 1774 (Wikipedia), but it definitely has the feel of the Victorian era.
There are all sorts of special boutiques -- from bakeries to plant nurseries -- butchers -- leather goods -- inported arts, etc. Plus an interesting mix of eateries.
Today I had lunch at Brown's Cafe in the Covered Market. It is a tiny little restaurant -- not fancy at all. Probably what we would call a greasy spoon. But, it was quaint and authentic and pretty cheap! I had my favorite: liver -- for a little more than 6 pounds. It came with a jacket potato (i.e., baked potato), 2 pieces of bacon (British bacon is somewhat inedible), peas and the liver, of course. Except for the bacon, everything was delicious. It was also interesting to check out the customers -- most of whom were older working class folks -- along with some Chinese school girls and little ole' me.
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Brown's Cafe in the Covered Market
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