What a lovely pub. We stopped in after our long walk to see Watership Down. Had a pint and dinner…read more All the food was stellar. We shared a mackerel pate, which was really wonderful. Hubs had fish n chips (he never gets tired of it) and said it was the best one of our trip. I had the hoisin duck salad. The duck was shredded and crispy. Yum! I found the sauce a bit sweet, but with a little vinegar it was perfect. Neighbors were coming and going, greeting each other happily -- terrific atmosphere.

From the owner: A classic British pub with exceptional food.read more

Good choice of pub grub, it feels like a great feeling of cosy and comfortable environment…read more The service provided was great and it delivered on food.

This pub is in an amazing setting on the outskirts of Newbury. The pub is made up from a mixture of…read morebarns and farm houses cobbled together. The result is very picturesque. The best part about this pub though is the beer garden / dining garden. This has to be the best beer garden I have seen, with a lovely brook running through middle and water/marginal planting which looks amazing. The staff are very efficient at carrying out your meals from the main building, across the bridge, to your outdoor table. Inside there are plenty of windows to look out onto the garden. We had a dog with us and the waiter immediately brought out a bowl of water (silver service style), so they were very dog friendly. The menu was really good featuring local produce and a variety of cuisines. The restaurant is a little pricey but this does reflect the amazing setting and garden. Make sure you sit int he garden or grab a window seat inside.

I stayed at The Swan for seven days over the course of a couple of weeks earlier this month…read more Richard and the crew couldn't have been more helpful or welcoming!

Nice cosy bar and pleasant enough staff. Food nothing special.... small portions and over priced.read more

While in London, we got to check out an awesome, award-winning local pub about 30 minutes outside…read moreLondon. The inside was so lovely, cute, inviting, with a good amount of seating. They have a fully stocked bar at the entrance, offering all sorts of beer and wine, sure to find something that fits your taste buds. The restaurant created a kind of "sample" platter to share, with cheesy scones, cheese, and sausages. They were all so very tasty! Nice beginning to our dinner feast... For appetizer, we had King Scallops & Venison, and Scallops Gruyere Gratinated with Panko Crumb, Dunkin Toast, and Fresh Lemon. Both of them were so amazingly delicious! For main, I chose 6oz Fillet Steak, Scallop, White Crab & Tiger Prawn Gratin. It was just amazing and delicious! the steak was pure perfection! The sauce and jus was awesome! My hubby went with Banham's Chicken Breast, Gruyere Truffle Mac 'n' Cheese. It came with generous amount of chicken, soft and tender. Very filling and satisfying! We were all quite full, but that didn't stop us from getting deserts...we had Sticky Sticky Pudding, and Rhubarb & Custard. It was one of the best sticky puddings I've ever tasted! We had an amazing dinner, everything was exquisite! We enjoyed every bite of every dish. The service was very polite, friendly and accommodating. No wonder they received many awards!

Good local pub on the attractive green at Chapel Row. Excellently located as a stopping off point…read morefor walks through Bucklebury Common Very friendly landlord who mixes easily with the regular clientele. The added extra is a nice menu - good for both weekday lunches (see the soups and cheese platters) and for bigger meals. Outside seating at the back for those (too infrequent) sunny days!

We had Sunday Lunch and it was delicious and at a bargain price. I will be definitely visiting…read moreagain and I highly recommend The Castle at Cold Ash.

A great local pub with good beer, great food and friendly staff. Check out their authentic Italian…read morepizzas and fantastic value steak night.

The Castle at Donnington is a lovely quaint traditional pub and restaurant. Situation in the heart…read moreof Donnington, just outside Newbury, The Castle resides. With sufficient parking to the front and side of the pub, and a welcoming atmosphere inside, The Castle certainly has heart. The food is absolutly delicious and very reasonably pricedas are the drinks. The food ranges from bar classics to more delicate treats, such as mussels in a creamy white wine sauce - one of my favourites! The pub has a small pool table tucked away next to the entrance, and a lot of bar seating available. They have a tendancy to keep the restaurant side split and laid out in anticipation of guests.

Good pub grub, reasonably priced for the area but also reflecting the quality…read more Good real ale (3 hand pulls). Busy quiz on Tuesday night.

We managed to get a last minute (early) Saturday evening table for 5 in the bar side of the Royal…read moreOak. In the evenings they serve the same a la carte menu as the main restaurant here. The menu is good but not cheap, providing a decent mix of classical and local game. This is well complimented by an extensive wine list. The service is always friendly and welcoming. Dont go expecting your average country pub grub - Royal Oak is aiming at the market above this, and it juts about works

We came here for a Sunday lunch and I would say that everything just about met our expectations…read more The food is more pricey than your average pub, but the food quality is definitely there as well. Service is also friendly although a bit slow as it got busy. As the price of our 2 course Sunday lunch was over £50 then I would have expected everything to be perfect. All on all I would give 3.5 4 stars, hence I give it the benefit of the doubt.

Really nice friendly pub. A really nice place with a fire too keep us warm on these cold Newbury…read morenights. Fantastic food as well.

Under new management as of September 2010, and slowly getting it back together…read more Haven't eaten but wet sales doing OK. Good guest ale - essential for all Greene King pubs!