We visited the pub for a family lunch. Great pub, great garden, very clean and tidy. Service was…read morebrilliant, the staff really go out of their way to help. We had the sharing chicken kebab which was amazing, cooked in the wood fired oven gives it a really smoky taste. The fish and chips were superb, really crispy batter and just enough chips which were cooked to perfection. The kids had pizzas which they described as the best pizza ever. This pub is great for larger groups and families, the kids playground has to be the best in the area. An added bonus is the ice cream cart selling really delicious Italian ice cream. We look forward to our next visit.

What makes a true village pub? Well, how about one that's owned by its village: The Jolly Farmer in…read morethe centre of Cookham Dean. Faced with the insidious march of Beefeater conversions and gastro-pubs, fifty intrepid villagers bought The Jolly some 20 years ago with the simple objective of keeping it as a local. At the time, it made the national press, slightly derisively, but, with time, it's proved to be a huge success. It's still a free-house, the restaurant is still an add-on to the main bar and, good or bad, it's still frequented by a large number of villagers. You might be surprised by the number of brass medallions hanging by the log fireplaces, the number of strange old bottles surrounding the bar, and the photos of locals from previous generations supping ale on the adjoining village green but, equally, you might be relieved to find that a fast disappearing example of a genuine British pub still survives.

Stayed here one night when I was away with work and i left it a bit last minute with the hotel…read morebooking. Nice surprise i ended up here! Its now called the Sanctum on the green and is situated like the name suggests on a village green. It is esentially a pub with rooms and lo has an open air swimming pool and spa. It was about 9pm when i arrived so i just wanted to get some food and relax, i was swiftly checked in and shown to my room. When I went back to the bar to order my meal the chap that checked me in remembered by first name which i thought was a nice touch. I ordered the venison for main, green beans and a glass of wine. Restaurant is called Lukes and served lovely food (see pictures). My only slight complaint was that the fan in my bathroom was sticking so it was pretty noisy but I mentioned it to the lady on checking out and im sure they will have got it fixed. They also had orla kiely and REN products in the bathroom so a winner on that front.

This is a very nice restaurant in Cookham Dean ( address above shoudl nto say Maidenhead!) It is…read morelocated in a perfect idyliic setting, by the cricket pitch in a lovely village. The restaurant serves excellent food - it is quite pricey..however we went on a top table offer and it was exceptional value! They have a lovely bar with open fire with also a lovely conservatory. They also have an extension for large parties, christenings, weddings etc

Modernized pub with superb service and food at a reasonable price. I had venison pie topped with…read morebuttons of mashed potatoes, served with roasted carrots smothered in butter. Desert was a trio of brioche donuts sprinkled with sugar and served with salted caramel and a yummy custard. Add a couple pints and Bob's your uncle.

This place is lovely. We come here for special family lunches. Apparently it's owned by Terry…read moreWogan's daughter. Well I don't know if that's good or bad, however each time I have been here there has been famous people here. Last time was England rugby supremo Clive Woodward with his family, then this time was a guy a recognised as a baddie in a lot of prime suspect type tv movies. I guess you get a lot of that in Cookham though. Nice, but meal for 5 always costs over £120, however at this place I think it's worth it.

Came to The Britannia yesterday on a lovely sunny evening - there's ample parking at the rear of…read morethe place and a nice stylish decor throughout - for pub standards. The food was served in large portions, and there is an option to choose your sized portions with some menu options. The food was great! Good pub food, and the period between courses was great as it meant we weren't rushed or over stuffed too fast The waitress was also very helpful with suggestions and attentiveness. I couldn't recommend this place more!

Went here for my daughters 16th Birthday, very pleasant, nice food, good service. For a more…read moredetailed review take a look at our blog http://thetwoolives.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/review-ferry-cookham-berkshire.html

Great place to have good quality food in a great setting on the banks of the Thames. Lovely!read more

Not as good as it used to be but never the less it's a nice stop for a pint or three after a long…read moreriverside walk.

Don't let the run down exterior of the place mislead you to the nice interior decor. The pub is…read morejust off the Thames path but a worthy stop for a quick drink which is all I had time for. Would love to give a more detailed review for the catering for next time as it was the kind of place one would like to come back to as the staff seemed welcoming.

UNCLE TOM'S CABIN I…read morehave long since come to the conclusion that in general terms, the only decent pubs in the UK are to be found either in major cities, ports, traditional market towns or indeed just about anywhere in the country that is not 'suburban'. In that respect, we are lucky living where we do. While the pubs in our town are a nondescript bunch, a swift 10-15 mins drive will see you out in the country, where acceptable hostelries commence as close as about 4 miles away. Thus it was that a recommendation led us to Cookham Dean many years ago when considering a local upon which to bestow our favour. Cookham is a very sizable area, consisting of Cookham Village by the river, Cookham Rise, which provides the railway station and then Cookham Dean which at a higher elevation in several senses is the 'jewel in the crown of the Cookhams'. Indeed, the real estate prices and clear demographic profile of the nearby residents suggest anything but Life among the lowly, which was the alternative title of Harriet Beecher Stowe's famous novel. In fact in 2011, the Daily Telegraph deemed Cookham to be Britain's second-richest village (before you Google it, number one was East Horsley in Surrey). In the old days the then landlord of UTC (may he and his lovely lady rest in peace) was a quirky and bristling retired major who seemed to favour Basil Fawlty as a role model. At that time, the pub served the locals as an admirable alternative to either going home or staying at home and was very much like a private gentleman's club. Indeed, woe betide the errant unknown passer-by who entered, only to then suffer the kind of disdain meted out to an 'other ranker' who had shown the temerity of venturing into the officer's mess without having been summoned (despite the fact that either war had unexpectedly broken out, or the colonel had just exploded messily on the parade ground). But all things must pass and when aforementioned couple retired, the establishment saw various landlords (some of whom were actually quite OK), but none of whom were quite in the same league as 'Mr & Mrs Major' in terms of being such a unique institution. After a few years, we refrained from attending for quite a few years until just recently, when curiosity got the better of me and I set out to become reacquainted with the cozy bar and pleasant shaded garden. The current landlord/lady have been there for three years and certainly seem to have made some positive changes. For instance, a luncheon menu (not just sandwiches) and evening menu Photo link: http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/Textklick/Qype%20pix/2012-05-05142736.jpg Photo link: http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/Textklick/Qype%20pix/2012-05-05144659.jpg and they have tided the place up, while keeping the charming traditional aspects such as tongue and groove walls: Photo link: http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/Textklick/Qype%20pix/2012-05-05144422.jpg and a much more gleaming bar than way back when. Photo link: http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/Textklick/Qype%20pix/2012-05-05145321.jpg The Sunday lunches are also extremely fragrant (I have not eaten one yet merely drooled) and the pub grub is highly spoken of on other review sites. Indeed a couple of astute observers note that the locals seem to make a point of eating there which when you think about it certainly does not apply in the case of everyone's local boozer. Update: August 2012: Finally got round to lunch there on a gorgeous summer's day. Freshly grilled sardines with salad. So much the better as not really traditional pub fare and beautifully done! I'll be back.

This is a locals pub in cookham Dean. It used to serve much better food - the food is average now -…read morenormal Sunday roasts and midweek fish & chips. There are nicer country pubs in the area - such as the Jolly Farmer which is not far at all

This little pub seems to be picking up quite the following as of late. It's impossible to get a…read moretable if you arrive after 6pm on a Friday night. There is a mix of people who pop in for a pint and those who stay for several hours drinking wine and enjoying the good food. Whilst there are a lot of restaurants in Maidenhead, it is my opinion that this pub serves the best food. The food is simple and tasty. The chips are excellent - cooked perfectly with just the right amount of seasoning (not salt but seasoning). The staff are very friendly, prompt, and helpful. There is a cozy fireplace in the back of the pub surrounded by two large couches and several short stools (coffee table height). I only wish I had discovered this pub sooner!

Great little pub in central Maidenhead. Nicely done inside, pleasing simple decor whether in a…read morebooth or propping up the bar. Friendly staff. Several real ales on, including some local Berkshire ones. The parrot perched in the corner isn't as loud as he used to be 20 years ago, I'm told. Very small pub, but it's perfect for those who like proper ales and don't want to hang out in a piped-music same-same chain pub.

This is a lovely country pub right by the entrance to Cliveden, the national trust proprty and…read moregrounds. Great for weekend meals especially as they serve food all throughout the day - so a good time to come is around 5 or 6 on a Sunday when the crowds have gone and you can bag that table by the fire and read the papers! It is part of a chain I think Chef & Brewer but the food is good , reasonably priced with good choices

Very pricey. £5:10 for two orange juices and lemonades.read more

This place is great. If you're a bloke from the states and you've just trekked through the Cock…read moreMarsh then definitely stop in here! Casual and comfortable, it's all you need for a proper pint. Owner was polite and welcoming offering tastes of unknown IPAs. Music was on point for this lad.

Fantastic new opening with great staff who are happy to talk you through their interesting range of…read morebeers and gin. You can even take the beer home in their growlers.