At first, I thought it was a pub, namely because of the name, but once I went inside I got the impression that it was more a restaurant. Mind you, that wasn't all that bad because the person behind the bar was more than happy to serve me a beer without serving me anything else, especially since I really wasn't all that hungry. Look, it wasn't bad, and it did have some charm, but it really wasn't one of the greatest that I've been to. read more

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From Heathrow, this Windsor restaurant is about 20 mins/11 miles due west from London. Taxis and Uber are readily available considering COVID-19. Lemme start with what matter most for this 11th century historic eatery on the River Thames/Kinnett and across the street from Windsor Castle. Just say Magnum, Magnum, Magnum for all of the wine lovers. Along with Vino, Vino, Vino, there is an excellent menu with English classica......Yes, Soups, Salads, Fish, Chips and of course Red Meat and Potatoes. Eat your fill, then visor the river 1/2 block away to see and feed the swans!!!! read more

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If in doubt - research on Yelp before you eat :). This is particularly true when you are traveling overseas and don't have wifi everywhere you go (like me traveling in the U.K.). So plan ahead before you leave. Otherwise I have to resort to guesswork or my Garmin Nuvi which helps me find a place to eat - but no info on how good it is. So before we left our hotel this morning I checked out gastropub son Windsor and - voila! Arrived nearby and shock horror - parking for 2 hours 6 pounds ($8) and only takes cash which I didn't have. Walked 100 yards to the pub and the wonderful, beautiful young Romanian waitress (Georgina) gave me six pounds (trust - can't believe this would happen in the States) and the problem was solved. I posted pics of the menu - things you never see at home - partridge, roast suckling pig - you name it! We were boring but loved it, I had roast organic chicken w duck fat roast potatoes and Mrs G had the lobster risotto. And blackberry and apple cobble w ice cream (I way prefer custard - but I love Mrs G even more) Added bonus - Mrs G assured me that they have an open hearth in the ladies room. I checked - yes they do :) read more

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Several of my U.S. colleagues recommended this restaurant, just a 5 min walk from our hotel at the Harte & Garter ... and next door to the Sir Christopher Wren hotel on the Thames River. Loved the ambience - English countryside, rustic. Menu had a lot of duck, lamb & seafood. Service very friendly. MAPLE GLASED CONFIT LEG OF DUCK - £15 I love duck so imagine my excitement when there were actually several duck options - e.g., Duck Shepherd's Pie and Poached Duck Egg & Avocado. I decided on this dish. Also came w/ braised red cabbage and roasted yellow potatoes (outside had nice crunch). Everything was very good. ROASTED SUCKLING PIG - £19 Crispy crackling (similar to fried pork skins - I tried it and loved the texture & crunch), spiced apple chutney & roasted yellow potatoes. My co-worker enjoyed her dish. TRUFFLE MACARONI & CHEESE - £4 Just ok - thought it was too overcooked & the outside was hard. Overall very nice restaurant. FYI 12.5% gratuity included in total bill. read more

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This is a cosy pub with delicious food and good drinks. The staff were friendly and helpful. The presentation of the food was beautiful, and window seats were picturesque. We ordered the Burger, Chicken Avocado sandwich, cauliflower soup with pita, cosmopolitan, and a mojito.The burger was solid: juicy and flavorful. The sandwich had a crunchy bread, well cooked chicken, and fresh avocado. On the other hand, the soupy went well with the pita but required a sprinkle of salt. Overall, the drinks were the best. The cosmopolitan was delicious. It wasn't very strong and was a little bit sour. The mojito was a bit stronger and well made. read more

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It seems that being down the hill made this joint less crowded, around noon on a Monday, than the places we saw up the hill afterwards. The atmosphere is old England, and the keepers pleasant. Our table maybe could have been cleaner, and the window I sat next to was largely covered up by dried flowers and branches for decoration, and it kept poking me. But no biggie. The food was great. I had the lamb. Wife had the scallops. Kid had the rocket salad. The only complaint was that the salad had more dressing than she likes. read more

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We had stopped by hoping to grab some food before visiting Windsor Castle but unfortunately they don't serve lunch until noon. After about a hour of walking around we decided the line was too long to get into the castle so we headed back to the restaurant. They have a really good lunch special menu with lots of different options to choose from for under £10. I went for the flat iron steak which was served with an arugula salad and fries. The steak was a little tough but seasoned well, not surprising since it's a flat iron steak. Well worth the money at £9. read more

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I encountered Bel & The Dragon when I was driving to Windsor castle and thought wow what a cool name! From there I was like don't even check reviews, lets just give this place a shot and it seems like a local place and again, what a cool name! I am extremely glad we gave this place a shot because it became one of my favorite meals in the UK. I came for lunch and the prices seemed very reasonable and the food was very good. I got the lobster linguine and it was great bang for the buck for lunch. The pasta was cooked well, sauce was just right, and it had a decent amount of lobster shreds in it for the price. Their 2 most popular dishes are the suckling pig and the dish & chips and I can definitely see why. The suckling pig is a big pricey, but it was a wonderful blend of sweet, savory, and texture; really well done dish. The fish & chips were the best I had all trip as well. The fish tasted fresh and the batter was just right. I'd definitely recommend this place if you are ever visiting Windsor castle and need a place to grab lunch! read more

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This is my absolute favorite meal during our Europe trip. We accidentally discovered this gem as we were going to Windsor castle. We came around 10am and was told that they weren't open until later. Thankfully, the server still let us use their toilet. Since the server was so friendly even when the restaurant wasn't open yet, we decided to come back for lunch after visiting the castle. Everyone online recommended the suckling pig so that's what I had for lunch. Hands down, it was the best pork I had. The crispness of the pork dipped in the sweet apple sauce was heaven. I usually never finish my meals. But this time, I devoured every last piece of that pork and used every drip of the apple sauce. I was sick of eating potatoes at this point. But the duck fat potatoes were SO good. I also finished majority of it myself. My friend had the fish and chips. It was our first fish & chips experience in London and it set the bar SO high. We could not find any better than this. My fiancee had the lobster linguine and it had a decent amount of lobster in it. The 4th dish I got to try was the flat iron. It was a bit rough and not as good as the first two. We were in a rush to get back to our car since we parked at a 2hr meter. Our sweet server was super considerate and immediately brought the check and credit card machine. If you're ever in the area, this is worth the drive!! read more

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Nice, but more of a posh experience than the usual English Pub. Fish and chips was nice but the tempura, I guess was to elevate the dish but made it not a fish and chips. The homemade Bel Banger sandwich was great. We tried all the chips and found the sweet potato the best. The truffle fries sounded great but digging for truffle in the piles of chip we came up unsuccessful. Service was European, meaning eventually they come to your table. read more

Cute pub, with exceptional food. Was disappointed to miss tea (starts at 3pm), so had no option but to drink Prosecco instead! The fish and chips were way better than expected. I had read prior reviews recommending, but was a bit skeptical since it is in a very touristy area. Thank you, Bel & The Dragon for not only exceeding my expectations, but knocking it out of the park. The fish was cooked to perfection, and the tartar was very nice. Chips fried crispy and golden. Peas in general aren't my favorite, so I'll leave that for you to review. The pub itself is cozy and cute, highly recommend! read more

Bel & The Dragon - Gastropubs Near Me - Windsor, WNM

Great evening. Superb food and service. Would definitely recommend to everyone for any visit

UGH, why is the parking so expensive? OHHhhhh...is that Windsor castle right there??? Yeah... ok, that explains it. THAT aside, the parking space - if you are so lucky to get it is right next to the restaurant practically. It's a quick little hop and skip. We weren't really sure what to expect when we arrived, but were pleasantly surprised to see it was more than just a little pub. We didn't have reservations that night but we got lucky and were still sat at a nice little table. I'm trying to not overeat this holiday season so I resisted the urge to get the duck and chicken liver parfait. Instead I went straight for the suckling pig. My husband ordered the confit duck leg but we probably should have traded entrees right there. He loved the pig and I really enjoyed his duck. I only later saw that they had this miso & sesame cod which reminded me of butter fish from Hawaii. I wonder if it is the same butterfish recipe. Anyway, service was good, albeit a little slower. Still, I enjoyed the roast potatoes AND the truffle and parmesan fries that I ordered (yeah I failed at not being a glutton.) Both potatoes were delish. Too full for dessert, but the experience was so pleasant that I would go back again. THEN I found out it was a chain establishment so I'm curious to try another location. Either way, a good location for food and drinks. I would definitely recommend it! read more

The food is good and the ambiance is very cosy. The service is slow, we wait too much for the food and you have to ask for attention several times. At the end we would like to order the dessert but they advised that we dont have more time for that. I would like to say that we didn't have a previous resevartion. The dessert (apple pie) is incredible. Must have! read more

Bel & The Dragon - Rib eye with bernaise sauce. Very tasty. - Gastropubs Near Me - Windsor, WNM

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Dear Bel & The Dragon Owner, What a great pub in Windsor this is! It was my first time there and quite possibly, my only time since I was here on business. I loved the atmosphere! You not only were able to accommodate a large group of us, but the layout of the tables were spectacular! We had the front room all to ourselves. Let's move on to your menu. I couldn't have asked for a better choice of pub fare. I started off with an Appletiser! How refreshingly delicious! Next was a Selection of Country Breads Served with Roasted Garlic, Olive Oil & Olives. Roasted garlic on a menu! 6 stars for this ALONE! Then, there was a ramekin of cheese... sorry, the name slips my mind. Then to the main course, Pan Fried Chicken with mushroom risotto! This was the dish worth coming to eat! The panna cotta was a little on the rubbery side and definitely didn't have not enough vanilla extract in there. A fun time was had by all there! Cheers! Dreamsrey read more

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Incredible dinner in Windsor near Eaton! The parsnip soup was delicious with herbs and superb flavors. The best I've ever had! The duck confit was cooked to perfection and perfectly complemented by the parsnip and carrots along with outstanding potatoes. The truffle and Parmesan fries were a perfect side as well. The ambiance was cozy with a fireplace and historic rooms. Truly memorable experience and authentic British hospitality. read more

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Great food , not a pub. Very nice place more upscale. The pork was crispy and well done. The duck was juicy and not dry at all. Service was excellent. Call ahead on nights read more

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This is a cute little pub near the Thames River and bridge to cross to Eton. Inside is really cute with little cozy nooks. After wandering around Windsor and the Castle was looking for somewhere for a quick lunch which made Bel & the Dragon perfect with their express lunch menu. I had the Haddock and Cauliflower pie with the Bel & Dragon white wine and enjoyed both. Bel & Dragon has a lot of charter and is not as touristy as pubs on the main street. read more

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Jet lagged, walked up and down Windsor trying to find a place serving brunch late in the day. Stumbled upon the Bel and have to say, albeit just brunch was the best food I have had during my 4 day stay. Well prepared, flavored. Superb service and the atmosphere felt quintessential England and not touristy. So much character in this place and never rushed, traveling alone I felt at home here. read more

Bel & The Dragon - Gastropubs Near Me - Windsor, WNM

Had a quick lunch here while in Windsor. The place is adorable and the small amount of food we had was very beautifully presented and great quality. We wished we were more hungry so we could eat more. Make the effort to find it. We did plan to go for fish and chips and it is not served every day so don't plan on it, but the other options are great! read more

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A beautiful and delicious lunch today! Fresh and local Ingredients exquisitely prepared and presented. Very sweet restaurant with a lovely country feel. read more

Delicious food! Beautiful ambiance. There is a deal where you get a large flask of wine and you only pay for what you drink. It's amazing. Highly recommend. read more

The food was delicious and truly captures the flavor of England. Great service and a beautiful ambiance make this a must stop in Windsor. read more

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Amazing food followed by great staff. You would expect food and service like this from a top London restaurant. Started my dish with humus and flat bread well this was fantastic macadamia humus oh my gosh I have never had anything as flavoursome as this. It converted my dip hating husband but that was just a start of a great meal fit for a Queen. read more

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Excellent food. Family friendly. Beef beautiful and pork excellent. Kids menu was great and good value. Lovely setting in centre of Windsor next to Castle and short walk from station. Try the whitebait as well...FANTASTIC! ...oh...and the service was INCREDIBLE. So friendly to the two families that I brought there. read more

Went here en famille on a quiet Tuesday night. Nice atmosphere and friendly (if a little too relaxed) service, interior a bit dark. The food however is really very good indeed. To start on our table we had proper, actually crispy squid ("best I've ever had"), perfect whitebait and an interesting Padron pepper and ham sharer board. I had a really delicious broad bean and asparagus salad stuffed full of interesting bits of flavour. All praise for the mains as well, my linguine was superb (and could just be forgiven for a few bits of shell that escaped the QC process). Didn't have dessert but was apparently good and the wine expertly selected and good value. If they tighten up on service and a few minor things they'd get 5 stars. Definitely worth a visit, one of the best places in Windsor. The chef really knows their flavours and how to cook fish to perfection. read more

Made a reservation for lunch on this Monday. The waitstaff was very disorganized. I had to get my own menus and table was dirty. It took forever to get waited upon, and never did get the vinegar for the fish and chips. Once we got our food it as good for tavern food. Wanted more drinks, but was unwilling to wait another half hour to see a waitress. It is my guess that the waitress was also the cook because it is not a large restaurant. However, she would disappear for some time and come back with food. The same happened for all the tables around us. Disappointed because all the other reviews were very positive. read more

American (New)... Wot? Hardly. Gastropub central. I want to like this place because a friend recommended it for brunch, however, brunch needs a reservation and the intransigent European host/door guard was very clear about that point. So on another trip, I went in there for drinks (I'd eaten) and to watch my friend eat (he hadn't). Unfortunately, nothing on the menu appealed to him - it was all a bit too gastropubby. While sipping our drinks, we did notice what looked like the world's largest meat sandwich being brought out. After making some inquiries, we were told that it was a huge hunk of lamb (better than a doner kebab) and it was cooked in between some kind of earthenware lids that looked bit like a loaf of bread. Might have to go back and try that. read more

We went here on spec mid-week and did not need a reservation. We ordered 2 glasses of Prosecco but as they had none chilled they gave us champagne for the same price. The menu, like others in this small chain of eateries, is very good and we had figs with blue cheese wrapped in Parma ham and deep fried goats cheese coated in couscous to start. Main courses were the Cumberland sausages and mash and lemon sole with caper butter. the chefs potatoes were overdone, but otherwise the food was excellent and the portions generous. The service was a little slow, but the ambience was good and it was really cosy. Definitely worth a visit. The only downside was that it seemed to attract masters from Eton school who shout instead of speak and drown out other conversations with sport and classroom banality. read more

We ate here for a family dinner after having an absolutely splendid dining experience at Bel and the Dragon in Odiham. The Windsor location is equally appealing; a beautiful building and a great menu. However, we were a bit disappointed to be quite honest... the lobster ravioli was quite bland, the fish pie was almost all potato and very little fish and the thrice cooked chips were (about half of them at least) absolutely rock solid.... hmmm - not what we expected. To add to that, we had pretty good service (quick and very friendly) for the starters and main courses and then unfortunately we had to wait about 40 minutes for a cheese plate and an Eton mess to come out... I was told they had a couple of big parties in, which wasn't an acceptable response for a 40-minute delay for 2 desserts (IMHO). It does not compare to the Odiham Bel and the Dragon and we'd hesitate to recommend it unfortunately... perhaps it was an off night, but we were quite disappointed overall... :-( read more

OMG. Roast Suckling Pig is amazing. Must must have it if you come! Staff is as good as the food! read more

Bel & The Dragon - Gastropubs Near Me - Windsor, WNM

Dining at the Bel and the Dragon is always a very pleasant experience... Not only is the food amazing (we had the mussels in white wine, and seared yellow fin tuna with wasabi, mustard and soy for starters, and the fish of the day, which was a lovely hake, and the roasted suckling pig with Apple chutney for mains), but their wine selection and cocktails are great... Had a lovely bottle of a Malbec from Mendonza, followed by their famous Espresso Martinis, which were made perfectly... The staff is amazing, friendly and accommodating, Gabriella was fantastic.. My fav place in Windsor.... read more

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Inspired by traditional English favorites with high quality/regional ingredients, creative interpretations, great presentation and excellent execution...topped off with excellent and knowledgeable service. read more

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This place totally changed the common view of British food. It was the most delicious and interesting! The Roasted Suckling Pig was amazingly flavorful. The Tarte Tartin took an ordinary dessert up several levels. Definitely recommend! read more

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Terrific dinner with incredible duck confit and scallops with the most delicious sauce ever. Attentive service and great wine and drink selection. Atmosphere is vibrant and the setting cool/quaint. read more

Really nice food, but the location is a bit rubbish- no view to speak of and it never gets at all full so there is a bit of a lack of atmosphere. A shame as the other ones in the chain are very good, and as i said the food is reliable and interresting compared to most pubs read more

So good! Loved the steak and the drinks were excellent as well. Worth the stop. Wait staff was pleasant and we were seated immediately. Great pub feel. Highly recommend it when in Windsor. read more

We as a family of 5 made a reservation the night before. After watching Windsor Castle's Changing of the Guard...took about 10 minutes to walk through the crowd to this pub. The Suckling pig lived up to its legend! Loved the Devilled crab and Windsor Knot beer. Children's spaghetti pomodoro was on the sweet side and chicken tenders and seabass were a little chewy. Tender and fresh fish and chips did not taste seasoned but you could add salt if you wanted. Awesome mushy peas with mint, smashed cauliflower, and 50/50 mash. Best Calamari/squid we ever had in both US and U.K. Overall a positive 1st visit to an English Pub! read more

Amazing fish and chips here! It's worth the walk around the backside of the castle to reach it and away from the touristy spots. Also had the lobster linguine and it was a light pasta dish with hardly any sauce. Highly recommend the fish and chips for those looking for a nice lunch. read more

Entire evening was perfect. Service was excellent: Gabriella was the right mix of attentive, informative and friendly without being intrusive or fawning. Food was delicious! Roast suckling pig, crackling, potatoes roasted with thyme and duck fat, kale sautéed with leeks ... Topped off by a vodka lemon zest sorbet that was light, refreshing and cleansing. Scrumptious !!! Highly recommend ! read more