A large party was booked here for my MIL's birthday. Despite being ripe with taxidermy, the chef…read morewas very happy to make me a special vegan meal. Let me tell you, everyone was very happy with their pre-ordered set meals, but I've never been so well catered for with my "special request" meals. The starter was much like the dairy version, a thick, earthy mushroom soup that was amazing. Instead of mushrooms on toast I had mushrooms on mushrooms and an avocado version of a Caprese salad. The show-stopper was the main of FIVE different mini dishes (fish plate had four). Including: a roasted aubergine stack, herbed rice, roasted mix vegetable stack, roasted beetroot, and curried sweet potatoes. Visually appealing and tasted very flavourful due to the freshness. The only let down was the dessert (it always is). A bowl of fruit. I know this is a preferred dish for many people, but when others are feasting on trifles and chocolate courses and even a fruit crumble, I become a very green-eyed vegan indeed. But of the quality of the starter and main, I can't complain too much (only that tiny bit). Service was pleasant, the restaurant is old pub chick, nothing to complain about. I later learned the chef, Antony Worrall Thompson, doesn't have the most gleaming of popular reputations. Since the whole family has experienced this restaurant and his great food, they completely eschew the media's ramblings (as they usually do). So don't let that put you off. Seriously, I was super impressed with my food!! 5 stars for caring about my diet, rising to the challenge and smashing it! *Look for the fencing straw pig! Cute!

Went on the spur of the moment for dinner. Was quite quiet for a Thursday. Thought the chefs menu…read morewas pedestrian so went for the steak option: chateaubriand. It was a really good piece of beef ( and we're fussy) the accompanying veggies were tasty and presentation was good. Along with a good bottle of wine we had a great evening. Oh, the sticky toffee pudding was good too. When we're in the UK and want beef, we'll be going here.

Breakfast is delicious. If you are staying at the inn you have the choice of the full English in…read moreregular or veggie, continental and eggs on toast. Tea and coffee, OJ an yogurts and cereals for self serve. I did not get the name of the gentleman preparing breakfast but both days we got the regular and the vegetarian English breakfasts with poached and scrambled eggs. everything was spot on, really filling and delicious. our stay at the inn was truly very pleasant. the rooms are decent with lots of rustic features and the bathrooms are large. there is complimentary tea coffee and still and sparkling water in the room. very pleasant would love to stay there again if in the area. I would only note that when busy it may be difficult to get the food out on time. (hence the one less star).... however... I am still salivating at the thought of their chips.... divine!

Well, I went here about a week ago, as we were walking in the area, so we thought we would drop in…read more Lovely medium sized pub, with 2 sides. As we had a dog, we went in the pub side, where we nesteled in the corner. Attractive bar, and fire (which wasn't being used on a freezing cold sunday??), as well as nice seating arrangements. Didn't really look into the beer selections as I was driving, but the ladies had a glass of mulled wine each at a very well priced £2.00 a glass. Perfect on such a cold day. Food wise, we all went for the roast and at £9.50 per person we weren't dissapointed, with giant sized yorkshire puddings, stuffing balls, roasties and more veg you can wave a stick at!! Perfect sunday food!! The menu gave a full selection of different English meals such as duck, steak etc etc. The staff were halpfu land friendly and the cook also gave our dog extra spuds as he was being so good!! We didn't have a look at the restaurant as it was too busy, so can't comment. Overall, we all said that we would come here again, and would recommend it to any of our friends!!

A good traditional pub run by a landlord that cares.read more

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.

Love this pub, land owners are great. Food is good. Drinks aren't over priced and there is also a…read moreplay area for children.

Average food and good beer but horrendous prices - hence the two stars…read more This is a posh pub in a posh village and attracts posh clientèle. There is a smallish beer garden and a just adequate car-park next door. The staff are all very friendly and courteous and the land lord is a charm. The pub itself is cosy and warm and instigated a no smoking policy before it became law in the UK (you can read what you want into that) If you're driving past or walking Pack and Prime Lane and have a thirst, then pop in - you won't be offended. If you're thinking of taking the entire family out for a meal, then bring your plastic and some tissues.

Came here for a drink after a hike. Very warm welcome from George and his friendly staff. Merlot…read morewas good too. They have taken over 4 months ago and are promising to improve vastly on the current 2.5 stars. Will definitely be back to sample his great British classics.

Well, we discovered this lovely looking pub by chance. We were looking for Anthony Worrell…read moreThompsons pub, which was supposed to be in Gallowstree Common ( it is in fact in the next village along in Peppard Common), but we discovered this place which is on the main road. A lovely old looking pub, which had a great old fashioned pub feel to it. We decided to have some drinks and then a small lunch. The beers were all by Brakespeare, and the usual run of the mill type lagers on offer. Nothing fancy. Food wise, we decided to just have soup, so we went for that, and we were very pleased. At £4.50 each, it was fairly cheap fare, but very tasty too. One of the nicest soups ive had!!. It came with 2 bread rolls. The menu also offered things like Steak and ale pie with mash, as well as burgers and rack of ribs. All reasonably priced around the 7-8 pound mark. The staff was friendly and helpful, the place was clean and welcoming. Would go there again definately!!

We had a family meal on a Saturday with 7 people booked in. The pub was almost empty. I'm not…read moresurprised. The food took ages to come out and I ordered a lamb shank. When it came out it was barely warm. The cream potatoes was actually mashed potatoes. The lamb was cold and dry to be honest. My child ordered a calamari as his main course because the children menu was not very appetising so I don't blame him. It was so rubbery and over cooked. It's clearly something out from the freezer and the batter was three times as thick as the calamari. Then my sticky toffee pudding was again barely warm and dried. It was so disappointing. They served good food before the changed of management. The pub has no atmosphere whatsoever. When I asked if I can have the home made Mayo (which was advertised served with the white baits) instead of sweet chilli sauce as my 6yrs old child doesn't like spicy food. I was told No. only Mayo in the sachets. We spent over £250 tonight and I don't think i will go back there in a hurry. The menu was not cheap and I don't mind paying it if it is half decent food. Very disappointing all round. Sorry.

INCOMPETENCE: noun; the inability to do something successfully. That sums up the staff of this…read morerestaurant 100%. Whoever gave the first review for this place must work here. We had a decently large party (8), but had no problem giving us a table. The room we were in though was small and had 30+ people other than us in it which is far too many because the acoustics were awful. Also the lighting constantly changed from dim to bright every couple minutes and was very distracting and annoying. We arrived at 7 and were ask about our drinks roughly 15 minutes later. Then it took another 45 minutes (yes nearly exactly 45 minutes) to take our orders after asking our order to be taken. I ordered a swordfish with the meal being described as a well sized steak (I'm 6'5" 220lb, and eat a lot). At exactly an hour and 43 minutes after arriving I received my swordfish which was probably 4oz instead of the well sized dish I was told about. I ate it in probably 30 seconds, not satisfied and disappointed. My sister who is 115lb ate the same dish in around 3 minutes. tl;dr this restaurant has servers who are slow, incompetent, and unknowledgeable. The food is average at best and I wouldn't wish my worst enemy the same experience I had here. We should have gone to the chippy instead. This review is written by a professional server.

Couldn't fault the place apart from being quite expensive. Very polite young staff and its a lovely…read moreold building.