We arrived at 7:45 in a Tuesday night. 3 tables open in the pub, 2 in the restaurant. We were told…read morethe chef was not taking any more orders (1 hour before kitchen closes). I really don't understand why any business, let alone one in the Michelin Guide, would exert this level of laziness and non customer centric attitude. He chatted with the bar maid for longer than it would've taken to cook me some sausages. If you wonder why the day of English pubs are over.....

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.

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.

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!

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.

A lovely country house that is now a good spa hotel, between Marlow and Henley-on-Thames. Set in…read moreextensive grounds that provide a good walk, the hotel has two very good restaurants including the Oak Room which has a FANTASTIC tasting menu of about 7 courses for £75. We have tried this, along with the accompanying wines (which are more expensive than the food), and it's a great gastronomic feast. The spa has an ozone-cleansed (i.e. no chlorine) 20 metre pool, whirlpool bath, sauna and steam room, plus lots of treatments available. Limitless towels, robes and slippers, daily papers and lots of magazines, and kids banned from the spa area for the majority of the day (I like kids, but this is a relaxing/romantic place, not one for kids 'bombing' the pool!). It was used as an RAF Intelligence place during the Second World War.

Yum. Typically restaurants at the hotels are not so great, especially posh ones as they tend to be…read moreless on the tasty side. This one is right on the money. The sea bass is amazing. The fish is served Branzino style, crispy on the skin side and soft and tender on the fish meat side. Served with some very flavorful greens and 3 droplets of mashed potatoes. A full meal. The smoked salmon appetizer is delicious, served super thin. If you want your table bread toasted just ask for it, goes great with the salmon. The shrimp cocktail is served as is a wedge salad with a french dressing or mayonnaise type dressing on top, wasn't a fan of this as I don't care for french dressing nor mayonnaise. The wine selection is great. The chablis is fabulous as is the malbec. Breakfast is good too, you can either order a hot food plate or do the continental buffet. The views from the restaurant are gorgeous, landscape of beautifully designed brush, flowers, stairs down to a maze and the Thames River and a nice walkway whereby you can see deer, etc. Great for a pre food stroll to get hungry or post food stroll to walk it off. The parallel bar is nice too. Closes early though for countries that tend to eat later, so get there early and make reservations.

A truly memorable restaurant. The atmosphere is welcome and warm, with heavy and comfortable…read morefurniture and warm colors. The manager is actively involved and the staff is professional and well trained. Everyone is very friendly and helpful, especially the bartender who was just delightful. The food was delicious and the timing between courses was perfect. The wine list is short but varied with some excellent suggestions. The restrooms are very clean. Definitely not your typical hotel restaurant, and definitely worth all 5 stars.

Had the most amazing dinner here! Such a yummy restaurant. First, the bread comes out warm. The…read morebutter is creamy. Mmmmmm. I ordered the sea bass and sautéed spinach. It was perfectly cooked with fennel, garlic and olives!! Olives are (whatever religious deity of your choice...) most yummy creation and should be added to more meals than they are! The service is amazing! I come from the US are standards are high and the Bistro du Vin staff met them! I asked for a white not too dry, but not too sweet. The waiter suggested a Wairau River Family Vineyards from New Zealand and it was magnificent and fit the meal perfectly. Great place for dinner!

Wow. What an amazing place, if I could give it more than top marks I would. The setting and decor…read moreare just fantastic, the garden tasteful and well appointed. We had Sunday dinner...oh man it was incredible. The meat was perfect, the sides delicious and best of all the service was fantastic. So attentive, child friendly, I couldn't fault it, and I can't wait to go back the next time I'm in England. Thanks!

Wonderful experience top to bottom. My wife and began with a few pints from the pub since we…read morearrived early. We strolled the garden visited outside. Once seated we began with a hot n delicious tomato and basil soup, also the fresh spring greens mix with blue cheese and pear. Our mains included a perfect tasty ribeye with the most flavorful portobello mushroom and garden tomatoes; also had the tender tuna steak with fancy sides (including a grilled asparagus). Finally for dessert we split an incredible coconut and pineapple rum infused cream brûlée. Pleasant and helpful staff, with a warm and modern design. Overall experience was peaceful, delicious, and filling! We highly recommend. We hope to return and try the roasted duck, lamb, or chicken creations.