We had flown over from Vermont where we run a small award winning inn, and were looking for a place…read moreon a Saturday afternoon to read the papers, drink some beer and soak up everything the US doesn't do with drinking places! I grew up around High Wycombe and used to frequent the Old Crown in Skirmett...sadly now a private house. Despite living in Shepherds Bush at the time...the Old Crown and the wonderful grumpy Peter (the landlord) was my real local. He could abuse one with style...and still serve an excellent pint of Breakspears, and his long suffering wife Liz, was a marvel in the kitchen. So we'd stopped in the overblown Hand & Flowers in Marlow that couldn't or wouldn't serve us a pint at 12.15...come back at 14.45 was their suggestion, and as it was full of BMW driving Buckinghamshire hedge fund types and their loud kids...we voted with our feet and left to find somewhere else. I then remembered reading about how the Stag & Huntsman had been given a make over...and my lord does it work! The place still has individual rooms to drink in, for food our two bowls of roast tomato soup hit the spot and the beer was excellent. I must also commend the staff in particular a young lady (Claire?) who was very competent, organising the staff, taking phone calls and generally keeping the who place toddling along. Her customer care skills in person or on the phone got a 10/10. We sat, supped and relaxed for a couple of hours reading the Saturday papers, and we left wishing that the US could do pubs.....but it can't! Next time we plan to stay once the bedroom door isssue I read about on TripAdvisor have been fixed.

This glorious country inn goes back 400 years and there are many aspects that contribute towards it…read morebeing the jewel of Berkshire pubs. Here are just three: First of all, its location. Deep in the woods somewhere between Maidenhead and Henley, its sylvan setting is a wonderful place to be in the summer. In the winter, a cosy log fire make it equally attractive. I have taken guests from Germany, the U.S. and Italy there and all have been amazingly impressed. Bubbly ladies serve an excellent pint. As for the food, I quote their website: By mixing traditional fare with some more exotic offerings, dining at the Dew Drop will always satisfy the taste buds. Classic offerings such as Steak and Ale (Brakspears of course) Pie and Home-made Fish Pie made from fresh cod , smoked haddock and king prawns, are complemented by the varying Daily Specials - dishes such as Sweet and Sour Battered Chicken or Wild Mushroom Stroganoff are just some of the temptations on offer. The Dew Drop also has one or two more surprises for those walking the culinary pathway; Thursday evenings see the latest port of call in the Dew Drop's voyage around the world of food, as Thursday is International Cuisine night; and talking of ports, we mustn't forget Dave the Fish, who on Friday brings the best quality freshly caught Cod all the way from Grimsby, so that diners at the Dew Drop can feast on fresh Cod in Brakspear Batter and chips. I don't usually eat fish and chips much these days. Our local chippies are not what they used to be and you usually need 6 Rennies for pudding. But here they do a lovely delicate batter and I am getting addicted. Negative aspects? None really. It's right in the middle of bloody nowhere, so don't expect to 'stumble' across it: instead, see the website for the map. Ramblers use the pub, so it's fine if you ramble. Otherwise, you would need to drive. But not necessarily! They are smart enough to run a shuttle service around the local area for non-ramblers (see also website). I have never heard of a pub in the U.K. doing that, and neither so it seems has Mr. Google. Superb establishment: I'd book at the weekend.

This is a lovely country pub - ideal for ramblers and cyclists! But beware, can be hard to find!…read moreThere are some brown signs once you come off the Henley road - and well worth the hunt! The staff are very friendly, the food is great value with lots of specials which seems to change weekly and they always have some great cask ales which appeals to my better half after afew hours of cycling!

The Frog is cozy, friendly, and delicious! Great place to have a nice pub dinner that won't take…read moreyour paycheck, but it's not drop in the bucket either. I loved that there is a bread basket waiting for you right when you sit down and they took our drink order immediately so I had my Hendrick & soda with cucumber as I perused the tasty menu. And we got a free side of veggies as a nice healthy surprise. Their menu is seasonal & they have specials so there's sure to be something new every time, which I love. -Duck terrine: Gamey and fantastic. The cranberry relish and toast compliment it perfectly. -Thai fishcake: Probably favorite part of the meal. Incredible spices. -Lemon sole fillets with crab meat and sauce: So many amazing flavors. -Monkfish wrapped in pancetta: Nice but the pancetta overpowered the monkfish, which is such a delicious fish on its own. -Sticky toffee pudding: One of the best I've had! Will definitely be coming back to try new stuff!

An enviable location should make this pub an absolute jewel. Sadly though, it's let down by it's…read morekitchen and staff. The selection of beers is great and the decor of the pub is warm and inviting. The menu is extensive and, when the food actually turns up, the produce is home-cooked and tasty. The pub can get pretty busy and the kitchen really struggles to keep up with the orders. The last time I went on a weekday lunch the (albeit delicious) cod and chips took over an hour to arrive. Not much good when you've got better things to do than see how far you can nurse a pint.

Arrive early to beat the hordes of tourists and walkers enjoying the plod up to the Chitty Chitty…read moreBang Bang windmill or wandering around the Vicar of Dibley's village because you'll be sure to want to stay. Brilliantly kept beers with a wide and extremely tasty menu this pub has it all. The building itself is quaint and charming - just like the village - and there is a spacious beer garden for decent weather. If it's raining then you really will have to get your skates on as there isn't a vast amount of room inside.

Had a meal here earlier in the year. Excellent food, great service and a real country pub…read moreatmosphere - definitely recommended!

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!

It's ok, and in a beautiful part of England, but it's really nothing to write home about. The food…read moreis ok, but relatively mediocre, and takes quite a bit of time to get ready (which I wouldn't mind at all if the food was worth the wait, but as it was not, I was disappointed by the wait). We had a burger, soup, and bangers and mash with a couple pints. It has a large garden and beautiful grounds, but the interior is like any other British pub. The staff was nice enough. I wouldn't go back. Not because it was "bad", per se, but simply because there are too many places to try to go back to places that are unimpressive.

A small pub in a tiny village but well worth driving through Skirmett and past Turville for…read more The place has had a restaurant extension added to the back and has a sizeable beer garden out back. The beer is always well kept and the friendly staff serve good quality and reasonably priced traditional pub grub. They tend to expect the place to be half empty so, if there's a group of you turning up phone ahead - otherwise you may well find that they've run out of food. The setting is tranquil and relaxed and you can easily find minutes turning into hours as you chill out in the garden. Well worth a visit. Why not walk there from Henley, then plod down to Mill end and get the bus back.

OK - I'm from the States with over 25 years of international experience and about 6 years living in…read morethe UK. I love this place. Food and service is amazing. My friends from the States that talk about "bad" UK food have no clue - and The Horns is one of the best I have been too.

We had a most wonderful lunch at the Little Angel today. The place is immaculately appointed and…read morebeautiful. The menu offers unique options for every palate. We ordered the pea and mint soup and mushroom pate as starters and all four of us gave them five stars. We all ordered the fish of the day which became a traditional fish and chips plate with the best fried fish I've ever had. Even locals we were visiting said the fish was exceptional! Great options for beers and wines by glass or bottle. We failed to make it to dessert but the offerings were super tempting! The staff is great, music fantastic, and feel is just good - a place you want to make your go-to! Wish we could go again before we head home, but it's definitely flagged the next time we are back. Be sure to get their house made mayonnaise. Frankly I wasn't expecting to be wowed, but I was. Enjoy!

Beautiful outdoor seating area and fantastic food. Had the roasted chicken. Crispy skin on the…read moreoutside and juicy on the inside. It was served with potatoes, sweet potato mash, a stuffing ball, and vegetables. Not sure what done of the vegetables were in the mix, but I ate it all. Staff was friendly. Cost around 15£ per person, but they do have inexpensive small plates. Also paired it with a Symonds cider.

An incredible atmosphere with incredible food. Fathers Day was booked, but the owner made…read moreaccommodations for us. You will not regret finding your way off the beaten path to eat and drink at "The Squirrel!"

Visited this pub with some friends last Friday night for a drink and a chat and really enjoyed…read moreit.Perfect place if you are looking for somewhere quiet to go. Only about a couple of dozen other people there when we arrived at 9pm so plenty of room and no problem finding a seat. Half the people there around a table in the conservatory area playing cards and that looked like fun. Would best describe this as an old traditional pub with low beamed ceilings and picturesque little windows. Well worn, lived in look to the place made it feel homely. No piped music either which was nice change. Good draught selection and wine for the ladies came in 30ml mini bottles which was nice and not to expensive either. The fact that it was so quiet on a Friday is a bit ominous and probably a reflection of the times so don't expect it to be around for long which would be a shame.

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!