The Bird In Hand Country Inn

Afternoon Tea At Hurley House

➤ Henley Road, SL6 5LH, Hurley, United Kingdom

Vegan • Seafood • British • Vegetarian

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"Booked after my son looked on Facebook for somewhere to eat whilst visiting the area, he wanted something different and the Japanese menu caught his eye, we were staying very close in Hurley Village 2 minutes drive away. On entering the car park you could tell this Hotel and Restaurant was going to be something special, we were welcomed and seated straight away, the atmosphere was something quite special, a female vocalist really brought the place alive with her amazing voice and at just the right volume to be able to have a conversation and listen to her in the background. We pre-ordered our meals which we were dubious about doing but it worked out to be something that took the stress out of deciding what to eat on the night, shortly after our drinks were ordered our starters arrived, king prawns cooked to perfection, the Hurley house fishcakes were tasty and fresh with the an extra squeeze of lime, the Edamame, soya bean pods were surprisingly nice and refreshing and very different. Our mains were very good, a mixture of pizza, sushi, Togarashi Teriyaki Steak which was exceptional, the flavour was amazing and the steak melted in your mouth, definitely a dish that will be remembered for a long time, the tripled cooked chips were very good too. After a short break we had our deserts brought to the table, a chocolate and raspberry gateau and a creme brûlée, both were exceptional, my Son and his wife said it was by far the best Creme Brûlée they have ever eaten and they have tasted a quite a few! The sweet treat to finish off the meal had the drama and surprise to finish off such a perfect meal and evening. Thank you Hurley House, we will definitely be back when we visit the area again. The night before we had dined at a well known restaurant in Marlow which was double the price but wasn’t anywhere near as good as Hurley House Hotel. A must if visiting the Hurley area."

The Baskerville

➤ 7 Station Road Lower Shiplake Henley-On-Thames, Oxfordshire RG9 3NY, South Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • British • English

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"We were delighted to hear that the pub had reopened, but very disappointed when we visited today as it is still a building site and was extremely cold. I wasn’t warned of this when I called to book. The food used to be excellent but was very ordinary today and I didn’t feel was value for money, E.g. no vegetables with our fish pie and the apple crumble was just apple pieces with crushed biscuit on top, nowhere near the excellent standard it used to be sadly."

The Shurlock Inn

➤ The St, Shurlock Row, Reading RG10 0PS, United Kingdom

Pub • British • Steakhouse • Vegetarian

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"A lovely, modern but quaint, little gastro pub with outdoor dining. It was our first venture out post lockdown, and with a 1 month old at that. The staff were all fantastic, very attentive and caring. When we arrived they (without prompting) gave us a table with a bit more privacy and in a quiet area for the little one with space to leave the pram. The menu is simple but delicious. We highly recommend their smoked salmon starter. There really is only one (logical) choice of main and that's the steak. Various cuts available with some priced by weight. Our steaks were cooked just how we liked them and the sauces available were delicious (we had the peppercorn sauce and the red wine and bone marrow sauce). There was only one dessert that caught our eye on the menu and this was the Chocolate and Bailey's Delice. We were glad we shared this between us as it was huge. It was amazing and a perfect dish to finish off the meal. We'll definitely be coming back again soon."

The Cricketers

➤ Coronation Road, SL6 3RA, Windsor and Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Pub • Meat • Steak • Seafood

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"We're regular visitors to The Cricketers, despite living on the opposite side of town and it's always such a pleasure to spend some time here. It's in a beautiful position overlooking the cricket pitch (hence the pub's name) in the pretty village of Littlewick Green, on the western border of Maidenhead. There's always a friendly welcome, and the pub's clientele is a mixture of locals, dog walkers and ramblers, as well as those who simply enjoy the hospitality of a cosy country pub. The menu here is very affordable and the food very tasty with plenty of choice for vegetarians such as ourselves, as well as the more traditional dishes. I really enjoyed my mushroom risotto, perfectly complemented with a glass of pino, and the pub had a nice friendly buzz on a Friday evening. The service was good too, and we had everything we needed. The background music is always good too not too loud, and always creates a pleasant atmosphere. We really enjoyed our evening, and would highly recommend! Looking forward to our next visit."

The Dew Drop Inn

➤ Honey Lane, Hurley I-SL6 6RB, United Kingdom

Pub • Vegan • Seafood • British

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"we stumbled over this cozy pub while we make a walk around the ashley hill forest. it is recently opened (5th aug ‘22) and seems to have been clogged with new decking outside and many sunshade covered benches. the food menu was limited as it was the opening weekend, but for a quick, tasty lunch and a post-walker pint to the place. bar area small, but a good selection of drinks in the offer. the house made cake looked amazing (not rehearsal at this occasion). personal and local all very friendly and welcoming. the dog enjoyed the free dog biscuits and plentiful water bowls around! will be an eye on how the menu develops and will definitely return."