Amazing. We had a 16 hour layover at Heathrow so we decided to book a nearby hotel for the night…read more This was an amazing decision. It was a short uber ride from the airport, and the place was SO cozy and perfect. We ate the best fish and chips of our lives at the restaurant and then hopped over (across the hall) to the pub for a few drinks before walking right up the stairs and going to bed. The bed was comfortable (although Americans- take note that a king size bed in the US is much bigger than a UK King. I'd say the UK king was closer to a queen). There was a gorgeous coffee/tea setup with a Nespresso machine and pods, an electric kettle, some teabags, and chocolates to pair with the coffee. We had a balcony overlooking the river which was gorgeous! Everything about this place was cozy, cute, and felt so English.

After a few nights of questionable lodging in other nearby towns, arriving in Staines I wasn't…read moreexpecting much. Hoping, but not expecting, and this is the perfect way to go through life: Set your expectations low and watch your happiness meter rise. The Swan Hotel is a 16th century place of lodging sitting right beside the Thames. It's been refurbished to a stylish, immaculate inn with both a pub and a restaurant. Staines isn't a hotbed of activity so hanging out in the pub then stumbling up to your room is a very comforting plan. While it's true that a ball placed on the floor of my room would have rolled on its own (remember, 16th century building) it's also true that my room was a dream. With its luxurious bedding, mattress (1600 individual pocket spring mattress), and a French door that opened up to a tiny balcony overlooking the Thames River I'd have enjoyed staying longer. That such charm can be had for so little (rooms here can be had for about $125 per night) brings joy. The Swan Hotel is a Fuller property, a name I saw several times during my time in the UK. Based on my all-around excellent experience here I'd not just seek to stay here again but I'd also seek out other Fuller properties when returning to visit the rest of the UK.

How on earth 15 years later the price of British breakfast here hasn't gone up. Either I got…read moretheir specials or it's been fantastic since. Same order I had in London was over 10 times more. Refillable coffee oh boy. Came back late afternoon for a jug of Pimm's and it cost half of a single glass of the same thing minus fruits in the city. Try this British pub. Sit anywhere order at the counter. So relax plus good quiet walk along the Thames. I will definitely be back for Thursdays curry someday!

If you're fond of English pub-grub (which I am), this is not a bad place to try. It's one of many…read moreold pubs that have been taken over by a company called Wetherspoons, and they serve decent, reasonable food and beer in a traditional English atmosphere, a totally non-hipster-joint, where you feel like one of the locals, even though it's part of a corporate chain. First you find an empty table and claim it, making a note of the table number, which is engraved in a small metal plate attached to the table. Then you walk up to the bar and place your food and drink order, tell the server your table number, and pay for it. They give you your drink, and tell you your food will be delivered to your table. I paid £7.35 ($9.37) for the afternoon fish and chips special deal. It included a huge piece of cod fish, large portion of fries, and "mushy peas", PLUS a pint of ale (I chose the classic "Old Speckled Hen"). The food was tasty and one pint of ale is plenty for me. I couldn't finish it all, I can sit here as long as I like, sipping my ale, AND there is no tipping necessary. What a deal.

Nice atmosphere, Large eat1ing area and large quiet garden…read more Food was fab and nice ales!!

From the owner: The pub boasts locally sourced food, fantastic ales and great fun, relaxed, friendly service. Our…read morefunction room known locally as 'The Stables' hosts many functions and is a popular venue for Christenings, Funerals, Birthday's, Corporate events, Board Meetings, Christmas meals and even small weddings. Whatever the occasion, please contact us at the Bells to discuss your specific requirements and budget.

Pour good pint of bitter. Always busy close to the runnymede hotel so if you are there on business…read moreand fancy a pint check it out

Best pub in Egham. Old style pub but with a pool room , jukebox, darts, fruit machine. Wide range…read moreof drinks available, great food both for all day breakfasts, lunches, and great Sunday Roasts. You can always ensure a friendly welcome from the landlord , his son and daughter also work behind the bar and are equally as friendly. Good atmosphere and occasional livebands and discos etc. SKY/SENTANTA ,Seating area at front of pub, car park to rear of pub.

Great bands ant the weekend. Amazing beers in this eccentric pub. A wonderful community quiz night…read moreon a Thursday. Well worth a visit.

I could pretty much write the same that 'willyum1950' has written as I totally agree with…read moreeverything he has said (apart from I don't live in Addlestone but do live about 2 miles from this pub). This pub is a FANTASTIC pub everything a pub should be. The Barley Mow has many, many regulars and that shows what a fantastic pub this is. The regulars are all very friendly and 'newcomers' are made to feel very welcome. It's dog friendly too and there's lots of regular dogs that enjoy the attention that they always get too. The ale served here is served how it should be. The barrels are looked after and kept at the right temperature in the cellar the pipes are kept clean and all of this makes for a delicious ale. One would think this sounds easy but so many pubs get this wrong the Barley Mow isn't one of them. They frequently rotate the ale and the guest ales are a plenty. Summer lightning and Twickenham ales are regulars I believe. They also sell 'proper' cider but as this isn't my thing, I can't comment on how good it is. John, the landlord, is a friendly, happy guy and clearly enjoys what he does and he does it exceptionally well. This pub continues to win Camra awards year after year and quite rightly so. The live music (Friday/Saturday) is great and everyone joins in. Haven't yet been on a Wednesday but I'm sure it's just as great. Weekend daytimes are great too. It's a perfect place for a pint and reading the newspapers. I have never been to this pub and not enjoyed myself. No beer 'garden' as such but there is an outdoor space with tables/benches that probably seat 50 or so people easily. There's also a car park out the back and plenty of parking out the front. It's a very eclectic place both inside and out (there's a dinosaur outside and loads of lovely odds and ends inside). I'm pretty sure that they offer free wi-fi now too but don't quote me on that. Have been going here for about 5 years now and have no intention of stopping. Will continue to support this fantastic 'local' for as long as I can. Thanks to John and the rest of the staff for running such a great pub. The website has been updated so more info on there http://www.themow.co.uk/ SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL PUB!

The food is excellent. Friendly atmosphere and nice staff. 100% I really had a great time.read more

Worth the walk from Terminal 4 to get some very good Indian/British pub food. Lamb curry and nan…read morewere fresh and delicious. Fish and chips spot-on, generous portions. Family friendly. Highly recommend this neighborhood spot.

The Rose & Crown is to be found in the village of Thorpe, close to Thorpe Park Water Skiing, known…read morefor hosting the competitions on Virginia Water. Historically, the original building dates back to 1460. With gardens to the front and back you overlook a big Green. Very rural. They are known for being a popular destination food house but they also have local clientele who pop in for a quiet drink with friends or family. The food can be chosen from a main menu or unique Specials from the chalk boards which allow the Chefs to show their flair! You will be served meals which have been prepared from the freshest of ingredients and cooked to order. To complement your meal there is an extensive choice of quality wines or a good selection of real ales if preferred. This is a very friendly, welcoming place so do go along soon and sample some delicious Fayre, a quality pint and maybe some light entertainment, if you pick the right night.

Great outdoor space. The Rose and Crown has great parking, a…read morespacious interior and a great outdoor space. It gets crowded in the summer if you want to eat outside. The menu is large so there's something for everyone, the food is decent but nothing to rave about. In short, dependable but not one of the best in the area.

What an amazing local pub. We had a big Sunday lunch here for family a couple weeks ago. The…read morekitchen lost power several times with a full house of people waiting. They handled it like complete professionals.

This was quite a charming little pub located at one of the many entrances to Windsor Great Park…read more Actually, there seem to be a few pubs located at the entrance, as if it is a fairly British thing to go for a walk in the park (I'm not sure if you would call it a hike) and then go and have a beer afterwards. The place certainly had quite a bit of charm about it, sort of what I have come to expect from country pubs in Britain. Yeah, this place was rather delightful, and it had some nice beers as well.

Friendly people, good variety of beer and food…read more The fish and chips were good but a bit greasy for my taste...maybe that is the way people like it in the UK. I am used to a much less greasy and lighter fried variety in the US. But overall an enjoyable dinner with colleagues.

I consider myself lucky that a friend of mine lives nearby and given me an opportunity to dine…read morehere. The meals here are fantastic and are very different from the usual fare. While I've visited here a few times I haven't taken the time for a review until now. Last night we went for the traditional Sunday roast, there were three of us and we each selected something different, the chicken, lamb, and beef to try. I also chose to start with a liver and bacon salad as it's not something you see often. The salad was sublime. A perfect mixture of flavors that balanced the saltiness of the meats with a subtle sweetness and crunch from the vegetables. I don't often order liver but if you like it this salad is worth the trip. The roasts themselves were delicious and the gravy was excellent. I can't say I liked the stuffing (much different from the American versions of the same name - more of a cornbread like texture), but the meats were well done and flavorful. The vegetables were good and overall an excellent dinner topped off with some great desserts (brownie and an ice cream sundae). I'm not a drinker so can't comment on the beers, but I can call out the juices they have. They carry Frobisher's, which may or may not be common, but not anything I've had in the US. The Apple-Mango and Orange-Passionfruit juices I had were delicious and worth a try. Particularly the Apple-Mango.

Fantastic pub with very friendly landlady (Sandra) and bar staff! Saloon and Public bars, pool…read moretable, fruit machines and extensive bar. Homemade delicious food. Regular live bands, karioke, quiz nights, raffles etc. Spotlessly clean and a wonderful flower display in the Summer. Sky/Sentanta. Smoking and lovely seating area at rear of pub.