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!

Good selection of beers and very friendly landlord…read more Tucked away so you don't get all the troublemakers here

An oasis in a barren wasteland of dying pubs…read more The Bird in Hand is a multi award winning real ale pub. Usually at least six different ales on tap, a couple of smelly dogs roaming the bar and a friendly crowd who are only too happy to welcome you in to their midst. Don't expect fancy food or fizzy foreign lager. Do expect a great group of people and superbly kept ale.

I have been in the UK for about a week. I've tried many British dishes in pubs and this was by far…read morethe best. I had Wild Boar & Apple Sausage with whole grain mustard mash, I cannot even put how AMAZING this food was. It smelled so good when it came out that I forgot to take a picture before I ate some. The ambiance and service were a bonus for this great meal.

Love this place for some quiet beers. Great for sitting infront of the fire during winter…read moreafternoons. Good beer, well kept. Food is ok. had some great things and some not so great things. In comparison with almost all other pubs food though it is fresh and home cooked, so far better than your average spot.

How does one judge any restaurant or pub? I would suggest…read morequality of food and prices, in other words value for money This pub is the best VFM for miles around. Beers are excellent and wines ok. Can get very crowded as all are welcome and the piped music is annoying. No pre-cooked microwaved grub here. So, if it's value you're after then head here and get well fed by friendly folk and go home with some of your hard earned still jingling in your back pocket.

The Shoes as it's known is situated just outside the centre of Henley with little or no off street…read moreparking. It is one of the few pubs in town to boast a pool table and is split into two distinct areas by the large bar. The crowd that frequent here are a friendly bunch and you wouldn't feel threatened wandering in off the street for a pint. I'm not sure where you'd be wandering from and to - but that's your problem. There are picnic tables outside but you'll find yourself inhaling as much traffic pollution as cigarette smoke. Beers are the standard Brakespeares selection and the food is typical pub grub. In addition to the pool table, they have dart and sky sports.

It used to be worth a plod down the Thames Path to this place - either in the Summer, to sit…read moreoutside and enjoy the BBQ, or the Winter - to sit inside by the roaring fire and enjoy the Game. Now however, they've taken it all a bit too far; Cramming as many tables into the garden as humanly possible, the staff are harried beyond belief with predictable consequences. The walk there is still lovely, the building very pretty to look at and, if you can get a quiet Winter's lunchtime, not a bad place to sit and read the papers over a pint or two. A victim of it's own success in many ways. If you're driving there, arrive as the doors open - otherwise you'll have to park miles away.

From the States - 6 years living in the UK... This is a wonderful find. Food is excellent. Very…read moreappealing pub environment with blazing fire on cool days, outdoor seating, close to the Thames river, and great beer. I love the walk from my home on Remenham Hill down the lane to the Flower Pot. Then on to the river path back into Henley. Great way to spend a day. Highly recommended.

I stopped at the Bottle and Glass Inn on the way to Bath from London. Very neat and refined country…read moreatmosphere. Unfortunately we could not enjoy the outdoor space because of the weather. The food is very good and well-presented. The Inn was not too busy as we visited on a Thursday at lunch time. The staff was friendly and the service quick.

Came here with friends while visiting the area over Easter weekend. Couldn't have been more…read morepleased as it has all the charm of a country pub (including great outdoor seating), but also offers a diverse and interesting menu. From start to finish our group enjoyed excellent food and service. I started with the pigeon, which was great and moved on to the local deer, which blew me away. Our group also tried a wide variety of drinks and demolished the fresh baked soda bread upon our arrival to the table. A great find and a must-go if you're in the Henley / Redding area or looking for a good day out from London.

Came here during Regatta week, and expected it to be unpleasantly heaving, but it was half empty…read more The pub had a pared down menu of favourites, including bangers and mash and fish and chips. As I've never been before, I'm not sure if that was normal. I had the burger which was good. The portions are large. It's not gourmet but that's not what they're trying to be. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The service was brisk and friendly. I will definitely be back.

A real gem of a pub hidden away up a back street at the top of town…read more Recently changed hands, this pub is never going to win any awards for most popular place in Henley. The regulars though are warm and friendly and the beer is well kept. There are half a dozen tables to one side of the bar and a reasonably sized beer garden out back. Heaters and a roof mean that the smokers shelter is comfortable, and there is sky sports available too. If you fancy reading the paper over a decent pint, then this is the place for you. Alert! The pub is closing down to be "re-developed". The addition of disabled facilities and six en-suite bedrooms could indicate that this tradition gem of a boozer, could be turning into a "gastropub". News to follow. Emergency over. The Barge is back - or my deposit account, as I prefer to call it. The only fault that I can find with the place is the "advice" that Mrs Aardvark gives me when I return from a "quick pint". Even the dog heads for the door when I walk past now.

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.

Super friendly local pub in Henley. Building is one of the oldest in Henley so be prepared for tons…read moreof character including low beams and a distinct tilt to the building. Friendly locals and staff plus they do food on Sundays and Mondays. The landlady is vegan so she cooks vegan dishes while her husband handles the meat, meaning there's something for everyone at reasonable prices.

The worst service I have received anywhere! We arrived at 13:15 waited for 45 minutes to be seated…read more Then once seated, we were told to wait another 45 minutes for food. We eventually received a stater then 2 hrs later no mains and we noticed guests who had arrived after us had their food?? Then when we highlighted this to the staff the waiter apologised but the manger specifically had no apology...literally blanked us and did not say sorry! Not what I would expect from anywhere, especially Henley. Terrible...avoid if you want some customer service. Pretty disappointing as it was so beautiful inside.

18 quid for two drinks. Sorry, forgot the two "". If you are a bar person in Henley, or someone…read morewho wants to try and pursue a "friendship" (percieved) with a bar person that you met in Henley, then come here. After twelve.