The Big Society Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Big Society, a vibrant gem nestled on Cowley Road in Oxford. This restaurant embraces a menu filled with hearty, indulgent offerings that truly satisfy. Their creative twist on classic comfort food features Dirty Fries topped with everything from bacon and Monterey Jack to fiery chicken and pulled pork—all priced at just £7.95 each. Don’t miss the Little Somethings like Hummus Flatbread and Frickles, perfect for sharing. For heartier appetites, indulge in Bigger Somethings such as the Sticky Chicky Fingers or the Fish & Dips Board, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
It’s an atmosphere that combines a relaxed vibe with friendly service, making it perfect for groups. With vegetarian options and a casual setting complete with games, The Big Society is more than just a meal; it’s an invitation to enjoy good food and great company.
LITTLE SOMETHINGS
Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Salsa (V)
Halloumi Fries
Hot Honey BBQ (V)
Frickles
Hand-Battered & Fried Burger Pickles (P)
A Star Is Prawn
Crispy Prawns, Sweet Chilli
Buttermilk Chicken Fingers
Garlic & Herb Mayo
Dough Sticks
Garlic & Basil Butter (V)
Hummus Flatbread
(P)
Cauliflower Bites
in Korean BBQ with Red Chilli, Spring Onion (P)
Salt & Pepper Calamari
Garlic & Herb Mayo
Brie & Bacon Poppers
Brie & Bacon Parcels, Truffle Mayo
Wings
Coated in your choice of sauce, with your choice of dip on the side Sauces: House BBQ or Korean BBQ or Hot Honey BBQ or Buffalo Dips: Ranch or Garlic & Herb Mayo or Blue Cheese Sauce
House Nachos
Tortilla Chips, Cheese, Salsa, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Jalapenos (V)
Dirty Nachos
Tortilla Chips, Cheese, Pulled Pork in House BBQ
Wings & Strips Combo
House BBQ Chicken Wings, Buttermilk Strips, House BBQ, Garlic & Herb Mayo, Coleslaw
Sticky Chicky Fingers
Triple portion of Buttermilk Chicken Fingers with House BBQ, Korean BBQ & Sweet Chilli Dips
Sticky Cauli Combo
Triple portion of Cauliflower Bites topped with Spring Onion and Red Chilli with House BBQ, Sweet Chilli & Ranch Dips (P)
Fish & Dips Board
Hand-Battered Fish Goujons, Scampi, Frickles & Tartare Sauce
BIGGER SOMETHINGS
DIRTY FRIES
Uber Fries
Monterey Jack, Pulled Pork, House BBQ
Vampire Fries
Monterey Jack, Garlic & Herb Mayo, Red Chilli (V)
Cheeze Boyger Fries
Beef Burger "Rubble", Monterey Jack, Crave Sauce
Don't Go Bacon My Heart Fries
Bacon, Monterey Jack, House BBQ
Hunting For Chips
Monterey Jack, Chopped Chicken, House BBQ
Honey It's Hot In Here Fries
Monterey Jack, Chopped Chicken, Hot Honey BBQ
Dressed Side Salad
House Salad Base of Leaves, Red Onion, Red Pepper, Baby Plum Tomatoes & Cucumber (P). Choose from Ranch (P), Caesar or DIY "Jar-Jar" Dressing (P)
Coleslaw
(P)
Garlic & Basil Flatbread
(V)
Beer-Battered Onion Rings
(P)
Sharing Bowl Of Chips
(P)
Sharing Bowl Of Curly Fries
(P)
SIDES
STONE-BAKED PIZZA
The Classic Pepperoni
The New Yorker
Chicken, Bacon, House BBQ
The Monster Meat
Pepperoni, Sausage, Bacon, Red Peppers
The Hot One
Pepperoni, Chilli Pepper Cheddar, Jalapenos, Red Chilli, Chilli Oil
The Truffled Mushroom
Mushroom, Spinach, Truffle Oil (V) (PO)
The Conqueror
Garlic Butter Base (No Tomato Sauce), Chicken, Bacon, Caesar Dressing
The Margherita
Tomato, Basil (V) (PO)
The Hot Honey New Yorker
Chicken, Bacon, Red Chilli, Hot Honey
The Over-Loader
Pepperoni, Chicken, Bacon, Beef Burger "Rubble"
The Hot Chix
Chicken, Red Peppers, Peri-Peri, Garlic & Herb Mayo
The Cheese Pleaser
Stilton, Brie, Monterey Jack (V)
The Cheeze Boyger Pizza
Beef Burger "Rubble", Monterey Jack, Bacon, Burger Pickles, Crave Sauce
The Dairy Dodge
Red Peppers, Tomato, Red Onion, Mushroom, Spinach, Avocado, No Cheese! (P)
Buttermilk Strips, Chips & Sides
Buttermilk Chicken Strips, Chips, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, No-Judgement-Gravy
Buttermilk Katsu
Buttermilk Chicken, Katsu Sauce, Rice, Red Chilli, Coriander (PO)
Chicken Linguine Italiano
Crispy Chicken Topped with Melted Mozzarella on a Bed of Tomato & Herb Dressed Linguine Topped with Rocket
BUTTERMILK CHICKEN SPECIALS
BUTTERMILK CHICKEN BURGERS
The Scoundrel
Chilli Pepper Cheddar, Jalapenos, Buffalo Sauce
The Nobody Puts Gravy In A Corner Burger
Cheese, No-Judgement-Gravy
The Ranch Like Nobody's Watching
Bacon, Ranch Dressing
The BBQ Honey Burger
Cheese, Bacon, Hot Honey BBQ
The Buttermilk Baby!
Monterey Jack, Bacon, Blue Cheese Dressing
The Julias-Caesar
Monterey Jack, Bacon, Caesar Dressing
The Peri Peri Nan Does
Monterey Jack, Jalapenos, Peri-Peri, Garlic & Herb Mayo
The Crave Burger
Beef Burger, Burger Cheese, Burger Pickles, Crave Sauce
The Chin Dribbler Burger
Beef Burger, Burger Cheese, Pulled Pork in House BBQ
The House Burger
Beef Burger, Burger Cheese, Bacon, House BBQ
The Buff Burger
Beef Burger, Chilli Pepper Cheddar, Jalapenos, Buffalo Sauce
The BBQ Quorn Burger
Double-Stacked Crispy Quorn Burger, Not-Cheese-Cheezer, Coleslaw, House BBQ Sauce (P)
The Buttermilk Halloumi Burger
Buttermilk Battered Halloumi, Sweet Chilli (V)
Fish & Chips
Hand-Battered Fish, Chips, Mushy Peas
Halloumi & Chips
Hand-Battered Halloumi, Chips, Mushy Peas
Scampi & Chips
Breaded Scampi, Chips, Mushy Peas
The Urban Hunter
Chicken, Bacon, House BBQ, Monterey Jack, Chips, Baby House Salad, DIY "Jar-Jar" Dressing
Quorn Linguine Italiano
Crispy Quorn Fillet Topped with Melted Mozzarella on a Bed of Tomato & Herb Dressed Linguine Topped with Rocket (V)
PUB FAVOURITES
SALADS
House Salad
Base of Leaves, Red Onion, Baby Plum Tomatoes, Cucumber & Red Pepper. Choose from: Buttermilk Chicken Strips or Plain Chicken or Brie & Bacon or Halloumi Fries (V) or Sticky Korean Cauliflower Bites (P) With your choice of dressing: Ranch (P) or Caesar Dressing or DIY "Jar-Jar" Salad Dressing (P)
Chicken, Smashed Chilli & Lime Avocado
Hand-Stretched & Stone-Baked Dough Topped With A Small Dressed Salad
Hummus & Roasted Red Pepper
Hand-Stretched & Stone-Baked Dough Topped With A Small Dressed Salad (P)
Pulled Pork In House BBQ
Hand-Stretched & Stone-Baked Dough Topped With A Small Dressed Salad
Chicken & Caesar Dressing
Hand-Stretched & Stone-Baked Dough Topped With A Small Dressed Salad
Brie & Bacon
Hand-Stretched & Stone-Baked Dough Topped With A Small Dressed Salad
FLATBREADS
DESSERTS
The Stick A Flake In Me I'm Done Sundae
Vanilla Ice Cream, Waffle, Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Sauce, Flake (V)
Cheeky Churros
Cinnamon Sugar, Warm Nutella, Disco Sprinkles (V)
Sundae Zest
Waffle, Meringue Pieces, Lemon Ice Cream, Disco Sprinkles (V)
Chocolate Brownie
Vanilla Ice Cream (V)
Disco Daze Sundae
Chunks Of Chocolate Fudge Cake, Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream, Biscoff Sauce, Disco Sprinkles (P)
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Vanilla Ice Cream or Custard (V)
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream (P)
Apple & Blackberry Oaty Crumble
Vanilla Ice Cream or Custard (V)