When it comes to local, food seems to get all the glory but we'll think you'll agree that the liquids on this list are all stars deserving their own time in the sun. For simply better sips, read on! 

 

Let's Talk Coffee

Early bird coffee shop couple

Let's talk coffee and how you can get it locally roasted. Early Bird Coffee in Woodstock roasts their coffee in house and serves it up hot in their cafe as well as in a monthly delivery service within Oxford County. Whether you want it to your door or to grab and go, there's an opportunity to enjoy the beans and we recommend taking it. Coffee-lovers will revel in their golden-pheasant medium dark roast and those who love a morning cup to start their day will enjoy the light robin roast which still boasts a full flavoured cup. Check out all their roasts online. You can't go wrong.

Kintore Coffee's cafe in Embro is home to a delightful menu of hot and cold beverages including their iconic cold brew and summertime Shandy (cold brew and lemonade). This cafe celebrates local providing space on the shelves for locally made candles, food items, jewelry and more.  Pop in for a drink and stock up for home. You'll be glad you did! 

Early Bird Coffee- Roastery

  • 815 Juliana Dr

Early Bird Coffee's original Roastery/Cafe at 815 Juliana Drive opened in 2018 with a focus on quality beans roasted fresh. Since then the business has continued to grow, attracting fellow passionate coffee lovers to it's now two locations. At the Roastery/Cafe, you'll see the…

Early Bird Cafe

  • 375 Dundas St

In 2020, Early Bird Coffee expanded to add its second cafe at 375 Dundas St in Downtown Woodstock. This cafe is situated in an early 1900's yellow brick building, with high ceilings, wood floors and beautiful original finishes. The focus is exceptional drinks which includes a…

Kintore Coffee Co. Cafe

  • 117 Huron St

Fuel your adventure! Kintore Coffee Cafe in Embro is the perfect spot to grab an excellent cup of coffee for the road, sip on some cold brew, or stay a while and cozy up with a good book. Have a bite, join friends, and grab beans to go. This small grassroots company specializes…

Cheers to Beers

 Upper Thames Craft Beer Woman Carrying Cans

To those who enjoy a quality craft brew come the weekend or end of the work day, Oxford has options (and some great ones at that). Choose from five local breweries located in Ingersoll (Ingersoll Rails), Tavistock (Madmash), south of Norwich (Ramblin' Road) and two in Woodstock (Upper Thames and their sister location Brickhouse).  All locations offer a tap room, retail, plus merch to remember the brew after you finished it (a great reminder to come back for more. If looking for non-alcoholic options Upper Thames Brewing makes a variety of sodas and hop water (think carbonated water with a hint of hops and lemon).  Some locations offer growler refill, entertainment full menus. Explore their listings below .

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Ingersoll Rails House of Brews

  • 99 Victoria St

Ingersoll Rails was born from a passion for craft brewing and a love for community. Nestled in the heart of Ingersoll, a historic railway town, our brewery is inspired by the grit and determination of those who laid the tracks before us. Just like the railroads that connected…

Madmash Brewery & Restaurant

  • 8 Hope Street West

Madmash Brewery & Restaurant is a UK themed establishment with a variety of beer, cocktails, and delicious food. We feature Scottish, Irish & English fare including bangers & mash, haggis, fish & chips with mushy peas, chicken tenders & wings, madmelt sandwiches, smash burgers…

Ramblin' Road Brewery Farm & The Roost

  • 2970 Swimming Pool Rd.

Visit Ontario's first Brewery Farm! Enjoy the farm fresh taste of Ramblin' Road beers and Picard's Extreme Kettle Chips along with Original Picard Products! Plan to stay for lunch upstairs at the Roost! Products: 9 different types of beer and a variety of hard seltzers, in 6…

Upper Thames Brewing Company

  • Unit 9, 225 Bysham Park Drive

Upper Thames Brewing Company is Oxford County's first and only small batch, craft brewery, located in the heart of Woodstock. We produce high quality Ontario craft beer with local in mind. We source our ingredients as close to home as possible and collaborate with other locally…

Brickhouse Brewpub

  • 190 Fairway Rd.

The first of it's kind in Oxford County, Brickhouse Brewpub offers twenty-five taps of all independent Ontario craft beer, while also featuring on-site brewing and a retail space. Oxford's Upper Thames Brewing Company beer occupies half of the beer taps, as this is a second…