Better fish and chips than even the coastal town shops that have won awards. Perfect fried cod,…read morechips, mushy peas and a lovely pot of tea. We eat in here regularly often on spec during the day, but you do need to book for busy evenings. The parking can be a bit tricky. Most of the reviews on here seem quite old. Anyone unsure should check out the most recent reviews. It has changed a lot over the years. Even though it is often very busy (surely a good sign), the staff are always helpful and polite and the place very clean. Also family friendly. As to portion size, we consider them to be large and often can't finish a portion of chips. We are not strangers to fine dining but for fish and chips I would put Oliver's at the top of its league. The lost star is purely for parking. The popularity at times exceeds spaces.

Have been here multiple times but not since 2014…read more Friendly staff, nice ambiance and surroundings and quality cod and chips. Scampi is decent too. I got the scampi as the starter - 6 pieces of decent scampi but it was 6 quid I got the regular cod and chips for about 12 quid. For the price I would have hoped for 8 or even 10 pieces of scampi and a bigger piece of fish and more chips. No issues with the quality of the food. Probably the best in the area now that the Trawlerman in Chineham closed a few years ago.

We stumbled upon this place after ending work early and were looking for a lunch place to eat and…read moredrink at. When we walked up, we saw a sign that said Tuesday Buy 1 Get 1 Free Burgers, so we were excited about that. When we walked in, the place was fairly empty and we found a table to seat 7 and started looking over the menu. They had several options for burgers and I decided to go with the bacon cheeseburger. We had to go to the bar to order which was fine since I wanted to get a beer anyway. The bartender was super nice and patient let me try a few of their local brews since I wasn't sure what I wanted. The burger was very good.....juicy and full of flavor. The fries that came with it were really good as well. The food came out fairly quickly. This is definitely a nice local pub/restaurant. The decor is a bit eclectic, but it's cool. I would definitely visit this place again if I make it back to Reading.

This is most certainly Reading's hippest pub/bar with a good sense of humour. The place is huge,…read morethe decor is lounge like, they have a great range of beers at the bar including guest ales, they have live music, funky DJs 2 beer gardens (front and back) and reasonable food. What's not to like? On the downside, the interior is perhaps looking a little rough around the edges and could do with a lick of paint here and there - but in some respects that adds to divebar-ish charm of the place.

Great place to eat! The prices are decent…read more I had the paella with squid ink, delicious. The chick peas and spinach was good too.

This is my new favourite place in Newbury! The prices are great, the food is delicious and the…read morestaff are very friendly! I hope this place takes off as I know the location hasn't been the best in the past few years. Thoroughly recommend it :)

Do you like pub food? Do you like Michelin stars? Do you want an amazing meal with little to no…read morepretension? Do you want to go to a pub that's practically in the middle of nowhere? If you answered yes to these four questions, head immediately to The Royal Oak. We had a slight concern when my GPS said we had arrived and it was a completely different pub. Luckily, the right pub was just a bit further up the road. We booked Sunday Lunch, because who doesn't like Sunday Lunch in a pub? If you bring your Ferrari, you can park right in the front as well! The inside is really warm and charming. There are really friendly staff there to welcome you in and let you sit in some comfy chairs and couches and have a drink while you're waiting for your fourth dining companion to arrive. So kudos to that. Our table was in the back in what looked like was an add-on. But one whole wall is full of windows overlooking a beautiful garden, so you don't really feel like you're shoved way in the back corner. The service was a bit slow, but if you're not in a rush, why does it matter? We ordered the baked Vacherin Mont d'or cheese (which in the winter, I will be doing at home instead of baked brie or Camembert) and a couple of Scotch Eggs and Rabbit on toast as pre-nibbles. The eggs and rabbit were nice, but not amazing, but the cheese dip was great. And the bread basket they served was awesome as well. Several types of bread with butter. The olive flatbreads were awesome, and since two diners didn't like olives, two of us got to eat a lot of them. They'll bring as much bread as you ask, but it's super easy to go overboard. For my starter I opted for something different than everyone else and got the game terrine. What a mistake that was. Not that the terrine wasn't delicious. It was, but the rabbit lasagne was like heaven in your mouth. I was super jealous of everyone else. For my main I ordered the hare and trotter pie. The crust wasn't the most amazing, but the filling was probably the best pie filling I've ever had. The hare and trotter were soft and luscious and the gravy was phenomenal. It was really rich so toward the end I had to cut the richness with the delicious mash they served with it. The other half had the woodcock and I tried a few bites of that as well. Awesome. Simply awesome. His only complaint was that it was huge and very rich so it was hard to finish it all, and he didn't want dessert at the end of the meal. For dessert, two of us ordered the chocolate fondant and one the butterscotch pudding. I loved the fondant, but again it was really good sized and incredibly rich. It was a lot after the rich pie. And the filling was almost too oozy. At least it wasn't over done. We also ordered some Madeleines and our coffees and teas came with Petits Fours. The Madeleines were kind of boring for me, they needed more flavor, but the Petits Fours (a raisin cake, coconut marshmallow and a chocolate truffle) were great. The coffee not so much. I hate ordering filter coffee and just getting a long pull espresso. They are not the same. But the bad parts were really minor. The good parts far outshown and some of the dishes we had were some of the best dishes of the weekend. The woodcock was fantastic and I'm still having dreams about my pie. I need to figure out how to make something that good at home. With a better pie crust. It's unfortunate that it's not really conveniently close, because I could see myself ending up here quite a bit. Since I was driving, I couldn't drink either, but given my state the night before, it was probably a good thing. If you're in the area and fancy an amazingly laid back atmosphere with awesome food, book this place!

Wonderful gastro pub tucked away in the Berkshire countryside. Beautiful tasty food (the rabbit…read morelasagna in the starters is to die for!!!), very friendly and professional service, and reasonable prices. Go for a long morning walk along the Tames nearby and then go and enjoy a warm & hearty Sunday lunch.

Large selection of food from starters to desserts, but honestly nothing in particular stood out…read more However, it is a great spot to drink and catch up with friends. Good energy, nice staff, great ambiance (the outside patio is especially inviting), but unmemorable food.

Great staff, nice ambiance, nice atmosphere, & reasonable lunch price. It's beautiful in the…read moreinside & out. Look real old time but modern. This place is one of my favorite place to hang out in Marlow, UK.

Service and food were wonderful. From the bread to dessert, everything was flavorful, fresh and…read moreperfectly presented. The filet was cooked to perfection and paired well with the portobello mushrooms. The lamb was tender and succulent served either fresh crispy green veggies that balanced the rich meat. We ended the night with a delicious sticky toffee pudding that was perfectly sweet and moist! This spot is a for sure must try when in town! Highly recommend!

I'm not one to leave reviews however I do consider others when choosing a restaurant. Tonight, I…read morevisited LSB and had an impactful night. Service was great, atmosphere amazing, the wine list was great blah blah blah (all very true). However, I ordered the roasted lamb rump as I thought I really liked lamb. This lamb was the best lamb I have ever had!!! Go for the lamb, you won't be disappointed!

Get food, environment and service. They accommodate for all…read morepeople with allergies or intolerances. The staff were polite and helpful and gave great advice.

Don't use this restaurant anymore. Breakfast isn't worth the money anymore since they changed it…read more The sausage wasn't so good last time i went to eat therefore was definitely dissatisfied with the food.

Haven't been here in a while but definitely a family favourite. I recommend making a reservation if…read moreyou're going during the weekend. Can't wait to go back next time I visit home!

I must apologise immediately for posting this review as its not in London, but 84.1 miles near…read moreLondon, but after visiting this establishment I felt that I should share this with you. I found this little gem on a recent trip to Marlborough and just happened to stumble across it. the Silks on the Downs (formerly known as the Wheatsheaf) is located in the very small village of Ogbourne St Andrew, it is one of those blink and you will miss it villages, located on the A346, which is a very busy road, however once inside the general ambience and polite and cheerful outlook of the staff and proprietors soon erases any misgivings. The building has been tastefully renovated to transform it from a pub to the now gastropub, with the dining area being laid out allowing you to dine privately without being in close proximity to other diners. They pride themselves of sourcing all there main ingredients from in and around the area. They go as far as naming the local butcher, fishmonger and gamekeeper. Our meal commenced with Soup of the day, which was displayed as a being a tomato soup blended with spices, which sounded quite tasty, but we were informed that they were just in the process of replacing it with fresh cream of mushroom soup, as they had sold out of tomato soup. Reading that as a good sign and not wanting a heavy first course, I went for the mushroom soup, even though I'm not keen on mushrooms in there raw state, that aside I found it to be just perfect, I even surprised my wife by consuming it all. For the main course I opted for the Venison Goulash slowly braised in 6x Beer, (which I was reliably informed was shot locally), a selection of root Vegetables and herb Dumplings. The meat was braised to perfection, leaving it just gently resting in the juices, the taste being succulent without being overpowering and leaving your taste buds knowing that you have eaten a very well prepared cut of venison. We declined the dessert menu, being that our hunger had been suitably satiated, but they did look very tempting. So if your ever travelling this way, you might find this place to be a pleasant detour from your journey. www.silksonthedowns.co.uk