Just tried calling to book a table for tomorrow (called at 14.15 as website said they close at…read more14.30), phone was answered by a very rude individual who told me they were too busy with lunchtime and to call back later. I asked if they'd be open to answer the phone later and he shouted 'the pub is open all day I'm very busy' and hung up on me! So won't be dining there then. Sorry, but first impressions really matter - if you're too busy to answer the phone (the only way to book) then DON'T or implement a different method of booking tables. Don't recommend it, they were horrible and obviously too busy to be bothered.

What an amazing little pub and restaurant. I found this place purely by chance and what a little…read moregem. Be warned if you want to eat here book in advance we couldn't get any food! The pub was amazing and quirky. It was all of different levels with the restaurant being an extension out the back. The pub had the log fire going with antiques all around - even some quirky games too! The allowed dogs inside the pub and in the beer garden. The garden was lovely not massive but a good sun trap. Warning there isn't much parking either and had to park on the side of the road. Reasonable prices and great atmosphere I will surely be back

This pub boasts an absolutely astounding location on a ridge overlooking the Chilterns. Kites and…read moreBuzzards soar overhead and the peace and tranquility is unbroken by traffic or town noise. The beers are beautifully kept and the quality of the food has rightly caused the pub to receive numerous awards. Because of it's fame, it's not a cheap place to eat, but you will be impressed by the quality of the ingredients and the finished produce. It can be reached via a circular walk from Henley - if you're feeling fit (about ten mile loop) - and is reached by a lung bursting ascent up the side of a steep valley. If you're in the Maidensgrove area, then this is a must to visit.

Came here a few weeks ago. This pub is in the middle of nowhere, but on a main road. Don't be…read morefooled by your GPS telling to turn off somewhere to the left coming up the hill. Keep going and you'll come to the pub on the road shortly ahead. The car park is across the road. They open at 630pm for food so don't worry if it looks closed; it won't be for long. This is an old fashioned pub with wooden beams and tables. There is a lovely open fire and the staff and their dog are very friendly and accommodating. There is a lovely cosy warm feel to this place. To the food: tremendous. The Tuscan bean soup was lovely and then the roast chicken with cream, mushrooms and bacon was incredibly tasty. We tried a couple of other dishes for research purposes only, and they were equally good. So pleased to have found an establishment worthy of 5 stars in this area!

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!

Has recently been renovated and a lot of money way spent getting the place up to scratch! It's a…read moregreat food pub with a menu full of pub classics done really well. The staff give excellent service. The interior of the pub is modern and well laid out. Well worth a look.

From the owner: Traditional pub offering local beers, great wine selections, and home-cooked food. A warm and…read morefriendly welcome awaits you. Two bars, Restaurant, Beer Garden & Terrace. Dogs welcome. Free Wifi.

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.

There can't be many cafes in the home counties that accept filthy cyclists as warmly as The Quince…read moreTree. Though not specific themed around two wheelers, the cafe has a healthy atmosphere which is enjoyed by families and locals alike.

Stonor is a tiny village about three miles north of Henley on Thames in the Chiltern Hills which is…read moredesignated as an area of outstanding natural beauty. If I think of my English childhood, more than fifty years ago, this is how I remember the countryside although I suspect that nostalgia, distance and time have let me see my memories through rose colored glasses! Even so, I remember February almost anywhere in England as horrible and most English food from that time being either mediocre or downright terrible so perhaps i can be objective after all. The Quince Tree is new and it's a pub, restaurant, coffee shop and deli in a village that's so small that there are no street addresses that I could find. My eldest son and his family live about a mile away and this trip was to stay with them etc.etc. Anyway, I had two meals at The Quince Tree, during my visit, one for breakfast in the coffee shop and one for dinner. The former was simply a ham and egg croissant plus a reasonably good cup of coffee. This isn't much to judge a restaurant on but I really couldn't fault it; certainly the coffee could have been better but that's true of everywhere I've been in England. The staff are all young, welcoming and seem to be chosen, in part, for their looks. The buildings are light and airy - I didn't go into the pub, and very nicely finished. This goes for the bathroom too. I arrived about twenty minutes after the deli had closed one evening to buy a loaf of bread and they happily opened up to serve me. This isn't all that common in England. Dinner, or "the last supper", on my final night was really great. There seems to be a trend away from elaborate contrived meals, no matter how good they are, back towards more simple meals, often using less common and cheaper cuts of meat, For instance, I had a braised shin of beef, L. had a grilled filet of brill ( a bit like sole) and J. had a stuffed shoulder of lamb . A week later, I can't remember what we started with except that it was all beautifully done. Simple food and reasonably well priced (although the deli is expensive and quite small). Worth a trip!

The Shepherds Crook is located in Crowell, UK about an hours drive west of Heathrow. It's a nice…read morelittle village for a day drive to stop in and see the church and have a drink and meal at the pub. The fried chicken burger is excellent. They also have an outdoor bbq and special Sunday menu.

We were traveling south on the M40 and asked "Siri" for a recommendation. She listed The Shepherds…read moreCrook , it was 11 miles in the opposite direction and had one 5 stars review. We took a chance . Wow we're glad we did. It is tucked away in Chinnor, along a very narrow country lane that brings you to the High Street and then the pub. It is stunning from outside and the ambiance and decor inside envelopes you in the years gone by country pub of legend. Only locals here , except us. As soon as we arrived, complete strangers greeted us warmly. We stepped through the door and Coco the owners friendly dog came up to us and said "hello". Lots of local English Bitter on tap and the usual lagers. The menu is compact but it all looked good. The nachos as an appetizer were huge and scrumptious. We both had the steak burger. The photo says a lot, but the taste ! It should be called "wow" Burger. Delicious, The fries ? Best we've had in Britain! Like Gin ? There is a huge list to choose from. The owner and the chef are Polish. This influenced the menu - we had the Polish Apple Cake with vanilla ice cream and did not disappoint. The Shepherds Crook is off the beaten track but is a definite "destination pub" . 5 stars all the way.

Lovely place. Great service Great food always accommodating great staff!! Lovely chiltern country…read morepub - highly recommended 5 Sunday lunch exceptional, have had every Sunday for almost 2years! Thank you Reiner & all the staff x

The review from 2011 is not in any way representative of the current status of the Fox and Hounds…read more The management has changed several times since then; it is currently run by a very competent and friendly South African couple who are the soul of kindness and professionalism. It is expensive, but a lovely place for a bite.

This is where your hedge fund managers living in Henley come to dine at the weekend. Top class…read morefood - great fish and chips, as well as the duck salad. Service is also excellent. And the pub itself is something straight out of a picturesque movie. Definitely have to book in advance at the busy times - and try to get a seat facing the field.