If marriage is a prison, why not spend Valentine’s Day behind bars?
The warden of an old British prison is offering upscale dining to adventurous couples behind closed doors for about $215. Jam Press report.
From February 14th, England’s Oxford Gaol (which was a working tower in the time of William the Conqueror 1,000 years ago) will function as a restaurant with a menu far better than your average prison meal. become.
Guests can also dine in the cells of notorious criminals like murder suspects Mary Brandy and Anne Greene. Journalists may look for the cell of Roland Jenckes, who was convicted of libel.
For $230, you’ll also have the chance to enjoy a spooky 900-year-old Norman crypt.
A table lit with candlesticks and red roses set within the locked zone of the cell block sets the stage for a three-course dinner.
Starters were tomato tartare and charcoal crackers with aged parmesan black garlic emulsion.
For your main course, choose from braised beef blades, short rib pierogi, or miso-braised cabbage.
There are also vegetarian options such as twice-baked cheese soufflé and barbecued leek terrine with white wine watercress sauce.
For dessert, white chocolate mousse pudding is served with pistachio sponge cake and raspberries. A bottle of Prosecco is also included.
Originally built in 1073 as a medical fortress, the building was heavily damaged during the English Civil War from 1642 to 1651.
It was converted into a prison in 1785 and was used until 1996.
Oxford Prison has since become a tourist attraction and educational center, and also includes an escape room.
