Incredible pub for food. Tucked down a lane you'd never stumble across, the rough road and tight…read morehedges will make you wonder if you've taken a wrong turn. Don't give up! They have brilliant, brilliant food. Definitely a special occasion-type place. We stayed at a nearby B&B (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/234858-Larchdown-Farm-Reading) that recommended we have dinner here. It's a nice old pub with two small rooms and one larger one. There's no room just for drinks, now, as they do a roaring business in lunches and dinners, it seems. It was very dim and romantic on the night I was there (which suited me fine). The menu is extensive. There's lots of choice, and a lot of game, too. The service was top-notch, efficient but quiet. The menu on their website is representative, but not exact. I had a starter of calves' liver with black pudding and tarragon mustard sauce, with a main of rare roe deer fillet. The wine list was good. Desserts were very nice, too, although my only complaint is that the cheese was far too chilled when they served it. Not a big deal, I let it sit a while. Starters in the £8 neighbourhood, and mains around £17-£20. It feels like the sort of place that celebrities hang out in when they're in the country. I'm told Kate Winslet had her wedding reception here: that feels about right. The posters indicate they get live music in from time to time as well.

Superb country pub, a little out of the way down a country lane. Lots of atmosphere and with…read morehelpful and attentive staff. Food absolutely delicious , and a wide choice. Venue not very large and can be quite noisy when full which it often is. So recommend booking.

I tried the mixed grill at Griffin which included a large portion of chips, ham, small 3 oz steak,…read morechicken, sausage, and blood sausage. Portions were large, food was good, and service was great.

The Sunday roast is lovely! Especially with an Abbot Ale. A very charming pub not far from the…read morebridge.

Pies to die for. I make this pilgrimage every time I visit the UK. The whole menu is a treat not to…read morebe missed.

What a great little gem! I highly recommend this cute and delicious pie shop/restaurant- but do try…read moreto book ahead. Seating is limited, especially if there is an event/show occurring in town. Excellent prices for takeaway- a huge selection of pies (and some quiche!). If you are able, have lunch/dinner at the restaurant. You'll feel as if you've been transported back in time. It's friendly and homey- très rustique. The menu is simple and sparse, but with the quantity of pies on offer, what more do you need? Oh, and there's a full bar! I added a side of ratatouille to my meal and was not disappointed! What are you waiting for! Go get yourself a pie, or 4!!

Cracking village pub. Always a good mix of locals drinking in the front bar and folks dining in the…read moredining room or huge lovely garden. 30 seconds walk from Shiplake station. Staff are genuinely friendly and make a real effort to get to know you. Food is well prepared and creative. Full meals, light lunch snacks like Tuna nicoise and great bar snacks. Try the cheddar and ham croquettes - 3 massive hot croquettes plus some salad make this a full meal. If in Shiplake, definitely pay a visit.

Fantastic pub with rooms a stone's throw from Shiplake station, or a lovely plod down the Thames…read morepath fromHenley. Big garden, summer BBQs, superb food, a great selection of drinks and great staff all conspire to make this a place to go. A tad on the steep side - but you get what you pay for and, ultimately, I can find nothing whatsoever to complain about.

This review is just for the restaurant…read more Came here for a work meeting and my first impression was-- I feel so tall. I'm petite, but the doors are short, which was fun. The spot is very charming and quaint. Staff are really nice and friendly. Food was quite good. Really enjoyed the soup and banoffie dessert was yummy. No complaints. I'd definitely come back!

This is a review on the restaurant. It's a nice cute pub and the food is excellent. The waiters…read morewere kind and the service good. Overall this was a nice place to come and have a delicious and slightly posh meal with the family.

Came here for Sunday lunch yesterday after seeing that new chef, new management etc installed…read more Very disappointing, mainly for the service, or lack thereof. Took ages for us to get drinks and menus. When the food came, I had the goats cheese balls which were fine but had no seasoning at all. The other half made the same comment about the vegetable soup. Two of us had the beef and yorkshire pudding, which tasted ok but the meat was really tough. The knives we had were blunt. The broccoli was undercooked and the parsnips and carrots way over. Yorkshire puddings unremarkable. Also it came served with mash and roast potatoes, which was a bit strange. The other two had the corn fed chicken which they liked. Puddings: the ice cream came with 6 different toppings, which you served yourself; nice touch. The sticky toffee pudding was demolished. Not a word of thanks or enquiry about the food when we left. Very odd; like they didn't really care, which was certainly the impression you got in general from the service. Will not return.

A fantastic proper country pub,with roaring log fires,rustic freshly made food & real charm…read more The bar menu has snacks like a fishfinger sandwich or boiled egg & soilders, while the main menu will blow you away with locally sourced delicious meals which change regularly. Very pretty little place too, set in a woods with nice gardens. A real find - we have been back time & again!

Wonderful experience top to bottom. My wife and began with a few pints from the pub since we…read morearrived early. We strolled the garden visited outside. Once seated we began with a hot n delicious tomato and basil soup, also the fresh spring greens mix with blue cheese and pear. Our mains included a perfect tasty ribeye with the most flavorful portobello mushroom and garden tomatoes; also had the tender tuna steak with fancy sides (including a grilled asparagus). Finally for dessert we split an incredible coconut and pineapple rum infused cream brûlée. Pleasant and helpful staff, with a warm and modern design. Overall experience was peaceful, delicious, and filling! We highly recommend. We hope to return and try the roasted duck, lamb, or chicken creations.

Brunch was tasty, coffee came after my meal, and I requested the bill three times before getting…read moreit, so overall not ideal. My biggest frustration though is the service fee that is automatically included in your bill;

Awesome food. I got the buttermilk chicken that came out on a bun and a bit bummed at first but the…read moremeal was amazing. Love the sauce for the chicken and fries. Revive was Solid and food came out quick. Great experience and will be back. Finally had carrot cake donuts that were off the chart. With great ambiance. A 5 star winner.

So we where all booked in to go for dinner on a Saturday night at 7pm and then decided we needed to…read morechange the time to 830. I called up and the guy at the end of the phone was mega friendly and with no hesitation changed our booking time. When we arrived staff where really friendly and on the ball. They supplied great convenient vegetarian options and a wide selection of traditional dishes. I had the lobster, Liz had Mushroom and filo pastry. We both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Waiter was friendly and quick with orders. Desert was amazing, honey mousse and honey comb. Would highly recommend this lovely retro style country pub, with great service and great food!

What an experience. We were looking for a great meal a little off the beaten path and did we get…read moreit! Driving down windy one lane roads with high hedges, we second guessed our GPS a couple of times but finally found this gem. Thanks to some magnificent weather, we got to enjoy our meal al fresco. Rustic and serene outside with background noise of occasional livestock or birds. The pub was filling up by the time we left around 7:30 on a Saturday night, but you still had this feel of being the only one there. If you are looking to eat around then I would recommend just calling ahead to make a reservation. On to the food. Started with the salt + pepper calamari, had the polenta cakes and venison for our mains and topped it off with the lemon posset and lemon tart for dessert. All beautifully prepared, letting the fresh local ingredients speak for themselves without burying it in sauces and over-spicing. From the location, to the service and food, tremendously well done. For two we walked out with a 70 GBP bill, but it was worth it. We expected a great meal as we had eaten at the owners London Street Brasserie in Reading where we live, but this was worth the excursion for the environment alone.

Hidden under the hotel, this was a nice little discovery. I picked it as it was a 50% reduction…read morewith a taste card. It made the prices very reasonable for what was very tasty food. Butternut squash and coconut soup as a starter was gorgeous, steak with pink peppercorn sauce, hand cut fries and rocket salad very tasty indeed. I'd go again.

Absolutely love this place as bot an eating venue and for drinks…read more The restaurant itself is amazing, the food is absolutely delicious and very well presented and the staff are very attentive and knowledgeable about what they are selling. Couldn't fault anything and had a very enjoyable evening. I have been to the bar a lot more than the restaurant, and again the staff are very attentive and extremely knowledgeable about the different products they sell and are very good at recommendations. Cerise also has a little court yard garden at the back of the restaurant with a water feature, and there is nothing more relaxing after a hard days work than sitting out there listening to the water with a perfectly made drink!