Blandy’s Bar and Bistro in West Berkshire

The place is beautiful and a very tranquil setting but the food was a lead down. The sausage was such a small portion and the steak pie had nearly no filling in. The chips were very nice. The liver was a good portion and very tasty but rest dissapointing

Excellent Christmas lunch. Best I’ve had that I’ve not cooked myself 😊 service was excellent. Food piping hot and very well Presented. I have no other words other than excellent - compliments to the staff and chef. I will be back 😊 thank you

We enjoyed a wonderful meal at Blandy´s. A relaxed venue, and attentive service. I would recommend the Sunday roast menu, very good value for money. We will definitely come back.

Really lovely place, staff friendly and willing to help with any request, food was absolutely amazing. This place is a hidden gem, I can't believe I didn't discover it earlier even though I'm local.

We were fascinated that this up market care home/sheltered accommodation would have a restaurant open to the public. The house is glorious and seems like an hotel in many respects. We ate in the garden in lovely sunshine and ordered from a very small menu. Some of our meal was lovely, one main was overcooked and very small. However, it was a pleasant lunch and I'm glad we went. Nice staff and gastopub prices.

visited with wife and friend for lunch. The restaurant is part of a luxury retirement complex housed in a Georgian building restored to its full glory. The restaurant is spacious table well-spaced with full linen. The choice of all courses was excelled, well cooked and presented; the wine (Malbec) was a little pricy but well worth to cost (£28). two of us had duck and the friend sea bream, all served with the appropriate vegetables, the dessert of choice was Creme Brulee.Coffee to follw

Thought we would book Blandy’s for a Festive Menu lunch with friends. The website and menu said it was available from 12 Noon to 8.00pm, so we thought booking at 1.00pm would give us plenty of time to enjoy a relaxing meal and catch up in pleasant surroundings. I was surprised when the booking confirmation came back to say our table was booked for one hour from 1.00 to 2.00 pm so I queried this with the restaurant. After a 2nd email they eventually came back to me to say that contrary to the advertised times, the restaurant opens from 12 noon to 2.00pm when it closes for the afternoon and reopens from 5.00 to 8.00 pm in the evening. As such we felt that we would be under pressure to eat up when the restaurant was closing at 2.00pm, though they said we could stay there if we were still eating. Had we known that they closed at 2.00pm we would not have booked so have cancelled. They did say that we could hire a private dining room from 12.00 - 4.00pm at £125 which we declined. It is a great shame that the Blandy’s Festive Menu experience didnt live up to their advertisement or our expectations, so we decided to go elsewhere rather than take a chance.

I booked Blandy’s for a friends 29th birthday following a Google search of best places for afternoon tea in Wiltshire. Whilst I would definitely agree the food was lovely, unfortunately I don’t think it’s made clear on the website that the restaurant is located within a retirement village. Whilst I appreciate the choice to not advertise this clearly may be a conscious decision, unfortunately it left me feeling like I had been misled and disappointed. I vocalised my disappointment to the lady on the front desk and she completely understood my concerns, saying I wasn’t the first person to give this feedback. Lovely food but I would strongly recommend being more upfront with location and targeting a certain customer group. Otherwise certain people, including myself, are disappointed before even getting in the door.

We've eaten at Blandy's several times prior to and after covid. I booked lunch last week through the website for Bank Holiday Monday taking a 95 year old relative for a lunch treat. Arrived to time - receptionists & a chef having a jolly good natter. When we gave our name for the restaurant, One receptionist commented 'we're closed today, sic having a bar-b-que, sic I emailed you, sic the booking system should not have taken your booking, sic there's a nice pub down the road, let me open the door for you". A courtesy call suggesting Sunday lunch may have been more appropriate? Had we have been late for lunch would Blandy's have e-mailed or called? Perhaps as recession looms guests should be valued - your financial loss.

Visited for Afternoon Tea with friends. Reception was welcoming but unfortunately that was our last good experience. We had booked for 4 but our friend had to go to A&E at the last minute. They couldn’t have cared less and insisted on serving all 4 teas and charging us full price for 4, even when we explained the emergency situation. Sandwiches were all pre-made and there was no indication of what these would be before they were served. One of our party is gluten-free and when she was given gluten-free sandwiches that she couldn’t eat, she asked to change them and was told there was only enough gluten-free bread for what they’d already made so she had to have those. The tea itself was fine, but nothing amazing. Not particularly good for the money, even without the extra charge. Real shame as when we first arrived I said that I might bring my Mum for Mother’s Day but I definitely won’t go back again.

lovely place and ambience. Lovely food and service Have used the place a few time now .Still first class. located in a . retirement village in beautiful surroundings excellent restaurant Best nut roast i have ever had

Visited Blandys after having spa treatments at Natura. The staff are polite and welcoming. The Chef had taken our food requests to the finest detail. A wonderful afternoon tea to celebrate my parents wedding anniversary.

Stumbled across quite by chance when looking for somewhere to book dinner at short notice with friends. Am often sceptical when there is still availability last minute at a quality restaurant, however there was nothing to worry about when it came to the quality of food and great service at Blandy's. On par with any other fine dining restaurants we have visited. It may be unexpectedly located in a beautiful retirement village but do not let this dissuade you from such an excellent restaurant in the most beautiful surroundings. Do not overlook Blandy's on your dining experience search. You won't be dissapointed and we will be going back.

Still fabulous after the lockdown. Missed this lovely place and ambience. Fab food and service, and so good that you can choose between a small or large food portion...gets my vote every time. Great to be back guys...thanks

We decided to have my birthday dinner at Blandys at Inglewood, what a good choice it was! Great service and amazing food, we all really enjoyed the night! Becca and Michaela (I hope names are correct) were absolutely fantastic nothing was too much Trouble for them! Price very reasonable we will certainly be returning in the near future!

Lovely meal just before it closed to non-residents. The portions were big and extremely flavoursome. The service was excellent! Beautiful,quiet settings. Have been to functions at this venue and have not been let down. Well done!!

Booked for brunch on Boxing Day. Superb surroundings, delicious food and high standard of service. Wonderful experience. Recommended as at date of review 28 December 2019

We had a lovely lunch to celebrate our wedding. There were 10 of us and we all thoroughly enjoyed every course . The food not only tasted delicious it was all presented to a very high standard. It was definitely worth the journey from Newbury. We would all highly recommend

Myself and a friend booked a table for afternoon tea at Blandys for a long overdue catch up. The setting is beautiful, very impressive grounds and stunning dining areas. We were greeted by friendly and knowledgeable staff and shown to our table. We decided to upgrade our tea and had a lovely glass of Prosecco. The food arrived promptly and was beautifully presented. There was a selection of finger sandwiches with 5 different fillings, all were delicious, the smoked salmon, cucumber and horseradish ones were divine! Next was cake! What can I say? Cake, brownie, tart AND apple crumble, all bases covered and it was clear that all had been made in-house, very impressive! You’d think we didn’t have room for the homemade scones, clotted cream and jam but we did! Myself and my friend had such a lovely couple of hours in this gorgeous place and we will most definitely be returning. I would 100% recommend. Amazing value for money, beautiful setting and perfect food.

Beautiful spot and very upmarket building. Service good, light cream tea very good, but serving the jam from a commercial jar is a little down market, Best to make your own.

Although in a retirement home the restaurant and the setting are more like that of a upmarket country house hotel. The menu is modern and well chosen, and the selection of wines is good.. Service is polite and attentive.

My best friend and I had a great afternoon.Food and spa facilities were incredible.This was one of the best massage treatments we have ever had.The lady who did it was incredible, she was so professional. The food was excellent 5⭐️very well cooked, fresh, tasty and beautifully presented , staff very friendly from start to finish. Really good service.Would definitely come back again and I highly recommend this place.

Have been here twice and the food is consistently excellent. Gert chef hails from an oustanding track record and it is all brilliant. Sadly people dismiss this due to the restaurant being inside a country house where retired people have flats. The decor is beautfiul, the gardens are glorious, service excellent. In an area which is limited for good food outposts, this is the answer.

I took my Mother here for her birthday this afternoon. I had never been here before and not heard of this gem, but reading the reviews I thought i would give it a try. We were not disappointed. The grounds are stunning. The building and furniture amazing. The staff so friendly and attentive. The afternoon is the best thing I have ever had. The staff even went out of their way and came out with a surprise for my mother's birthday. Absolutely amazing and would highly recommend this beautiful place

Arrived for the relaxation package with my guest, spa was lovely. No tea/coffee on arrival as advertised. Treatments didn’t begin on time as booked but ended on the hour even though we were on time. However, it was a lovely experience and was throughly looking forward to afternoon tea in the restaurant. Arrived to be told no booking was made and could I come back tomorrow? Next it was we don’t have staff to serve you. When the kitchen confirmed they could accommodate us we had to wait 40 mins to be served. A further party of 3 came in to be told also no booking was on the system but could be accommodated, offered a complimentary drink and moved to the opposite restaurant. When we were eventually offered a complimentary drink to compensate for the wait only one drink arrived. When the service did begin no tea arrived and we had to ask for it. The sandwiches looked like they had been thrown at the plate, filling bulging from between the bread & the scones were over cooked. When you take into consideration the price of the treatments we had done & the afternoon tea we paid a Saturday surcharge for nothing! Would of been cheaper to book everything individually yet you would presume you were getting a better deal by booking the package. Throughly disappointed with Inglewood.

I celebrated my birthday with a lunch at Blandys with 2 friends. I was blown away! The surroundings and grounds are simply stunning. The staff were knowledgeable and attentive and nothing was too much trouble. We sat outside on the beautiful terrace to eat. The menu choice was great and when the food came out we weren’t disappointed! It was delicious and so artistically presented. The head chef Gert had learned it was my birthday and after dessert surprised me with a special treat of a new dessert and a Happy Birthday message! We were so impressed and will definitely be returning, soon! Thank u to all

Perhaps the good folks of Hungerford, Newbury and round about have yet to hear about Blandys - four diners on a Saturday night would normally be a sign of a restaurant's quality but that is not the case at Blandys. Perhaps it is the narrow roads that put the local's off. or the fact it is located in an a retirement village. In any case, Blandys is very good. The bar and restaurant are not signposted from outside what is an impressive building, but once you find it, then what a quality establishment this is. The food matches - an excellent, tailored caesar salad and crab with langoustine aranciins were superb. A fillet steak cooked to perfection and a decent sole dish were very good. Wines are reasonably priced and service is enthusiastic if lacking a little polish. A great find but a shame it lacks atmosphere thanks to so few guests.

Mothers day afternoon tea was fantastic. Food brilliant, service impeccable, staff faultless. Would highly recommend and will definitely visit again. Thank you

We had our wedding reception at Blandy's at Inglewood yesterday and it was just perfect. Our initial meeting with Gert, the chef, and Jesus, the Operations Manager, couldn't have gone better and we knew from that moment on that we had made the correct choice of venue for our reception. Gert and Jesus were extremely helpful and accommodating and nothing was too much trouble for them. Our reception yesterday was perfect. We had canapés and bubbles on arrival - the canapés being varied, tasty and plentiful. The main courses were delicious, hot, beautifully presented and again, plentiful and the deserts, exquisite. All of our guests were extremely complimentary of our choice of venue and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The ambience at Blandy's and attentiveness of all staff involved with the smooth running of our reception was just perfect and we cannot thank them enough - Gert, Jesus, Kate and everyone else involved - thank you, thank you, thank you! Sarah & Steve Reay

There were 6 adults on a Friday evening and we all thought the location, ambience, food and service we just excellent. Just a great place to dine and enjoy the surroundings. Thank you.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was lovely. The staff were very attentive and the food was delicious - more than enough lovely sandwiches, scones and cakes to satisfy the biggest apetite.

Took my wife for an Afternoon tea.  The finger sandwiches, warm fruit scones and pasties were all very tasty.  We did ask for a few more sandwiches but was advised that the chef didn’t have any spare sandwiches.  As we have experienced a lot of afternoon cream tea’s, a couple of things let down the experience – lack of menu for the selection of teas / coffee’s available and also we had to ask for a fork to eat the pasties and slice of Victoria sponge (as didn’t want to eat it with our fingers plus the knife provided). Plus a lack of attentive by the staff, as you had to ask for items (like more coffee etc) and it would be better if they was more proactive and they asked you if you wanted another drink.  Would we go back again, probably yes.

Won a lunch for two here. Was delighted we were offered two courses each. My pigeon starter was delicious as was my friends chicken and ginger broth. We both had the mushroom artichoke and Parmesan pasta for main, beautifully cooked and presented. Service was excellent. Would love to go back soon.

The quality of food is top notch. The portions are modest but the ambience and staff do not disappoint. Overall a good place to eat. We had lunch this time although we have been here in the past for dinner and that was good too.

Have been lucky enough to visit this stunning location on a number of occasions. The dinner menu and service never ceases to amaze. The choice and quality of dishes on offer in all sections are second to none. The beef broth starter was sublime. I chose the guinea fowl main course accompanied by a delicious hispi cabbage infused with ginger, and heritage carrots. All I can say is that Blandy’s deserves to be recognised by one of the food accolades. Unfortunately I was not able to try the desserts due to such a starter and main course.

I've worked for private clients at Inglewood House for nearly 6 months and occasionally popped into Blandys for a coffee or a sandwich.

We had a lovely tea, the scones were warm and tasted wonderful. Lots of dainty cakes, mini Eton mess and sandwiches.

Visited Blandy's as part of a spa day package. The quality of the food and the selection is exceptional. Staff are very friendly I would have liked to have given 5 stars but to be charged £79 for 2 bottles of Prosecco makes it difficult to do so, the bar server came to the table and said that our Prosecco had been upgraded to Champagne as there was no Prosecco maybe thats why it was so expensive.

Now I am usually extremely fussy but we had a wonderful lunch here in August 2018 to celebrate our daughter's 21st birthday and I really couldn't fault it at all. The food was absolutely superb and the service was friendly and very professional. I am very particular about quality and service and often come away from eating out feeling a bit let down but this was an exhilarating experience because, for once, everything was perfect. Well done, Blandy's and thank you for making our daughter's birthday so special.

Had a lovely afternoon tea for my Mum's 85th Birthday. My Mum and Dad really enjoyed their afternoon tea. The sandwiches were delious and a great selection of cakes . We were not rushed and made to feel very welcome. Only one thing I would say and not a complaint at all but maybe check whether refills are needed for tea as we did have to find waitress for a refill but this did not distract from the special occasion.

Booked in for afternoon tea with 3 friends, on arrival the building and grounds were stunning, good start. We were taken to the bar as we were slightly early an ordered a bottle of prosecco which turned out to be £38 a little over the top but it was nice. We were taken to the dining room with was full of period and interesting features but sadly the tea was dissapointing. 4 fingers of 1 inch wide sandwiches, egg and cress, tuna, salmon and soft cheese and the chicken and taragon which was really very nice. The scones were nice with clotted cream but the jam was shop brought and came in mini jars. Out of the 4 cakes 2 were really nice but the Victoria sponge and the miniture cup cake had a wierd malty flavour to them which the waiter couldn't explain. Half way through our tea we remembered we were supposed to be having free flowing pimms but we were informed you had to ask for it so we did. It tasted like a jug of coloured lemonade with lots of fruit in it, except the last one (which was poured when the bar person was on her break) and tasted of pimms and was nicely chilled. Very polite service, beautiful surroundings but the food let it down for the price.

We had booked an Afternoon Tea, and upon arrival we were pleasantly greeted by the staff. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, along with comfortable, elegant surrondings. The afternoon tea was excellent with a well prepared and delicious selection of sandwiches and cakes that were reasonably priced.

I called Blandy’s Bar & Bistro to arrange a surprise tea for our Son & Daughter in Laws anniversary present. Dean was so kind on the telephone and if the tea is anywhere as good as his service they will have a lovely afternoon. Thank you so much Dean for your help yours Jacky & Greville

Lovely relaxing atmosphere, very friendly nice staff. Food was lovely.

Visited for my mums birthday last week, excellent food and service. Pleasant atmosphere and charming surroundings. The beef was devine!!. I would highly recommend a visit.

I, along with my wife and daughter, visited this restaurant for dinner on Friday evening. It was not the easiest of locations to find as far as sign posting goes. The restaurant was quite busy but not overly so with a relaxing atmosphere. Our waiter was very attentive, helpful and pleasant. All our meals where excellent and gave the impression of each being individually prepared. Not one of us could fault the whole experience. I, and I do know, that my wife and daughter would return in an instant. I envy my daughter living not too far from this restaurant.

Had dinner in the bistro with my mother. Excellent service in beautiful surroundings. Food was delicious, fresh and light. Each of the courses were beautifully presented and perfectly cooked. The salmon was exquisite.

I had struggled on TripAdvisor to find a good lunch venue after a visit to the Stanley Spencer chapel in Burghclere.

We booked dinner at Blandy's on the recommendation of friends and previous reviews and were delighted with the experience. As other reviewers have noted the restaurant is situated in Inglewood House, part of an exclusive retirement property, although it looks like, and formerly was, a rather grand country house.

My daughter had booked my husband and I and her husband and her in for afternoon tea as a treat for my 77th Birthday.

We had a fantastic meal at Blandy's. Beautifully looked after in a really stunning location. It is indeed a retirement village - but not that you would know or indeed care when the food is so incredible and reasonalby priced.

For a good lunch out you’d not think a retirement home would make an ideal choice but this place is fantastic! Have been here a few times and the standard has always been very good with an interesting menu, nice staff and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s the sort of place you don’t want to review as I’d like to keep it exclusive! A hidden gem and highly recommended!!

Just had an amazing afternoon tea here. Wonderful food, expertly and pleasantly served. We will definitely go again and also spread the word. Thank you.

Having joined the spa here I decided on light lunch after one of my swim sessions. The staff here really look after both residents and visitors alike. My food was tasty and well presented. The dinning room and bar areas have been very well designed wth comfort and ambience being high on the list of things to enjoy. I had had a few coffee stops here too on my way home but i'm looking forward staying on one evening to sample the dinner menu.

Delicious selection of sandwiches and homemade cakes.The scones were particularly good.Definatly worth a visit as the house and grounds also stunning. Bring on the diet !!

Tuvimos merienda para 4 personas. 2 adultos y 2 niños. Requerido sin gluten, otro tenía alérgia que fueron informados en el momento de efectuar la reserva. Al llegar nos recibió el personal amable. Bastante lleno, el ambiente era relajado y el personal muy atento. Nuestros...

Conducir hasta la Audley manor, las vistas son impresionantes. Inmediatamente te hace sentir relajado. Al llegar me saludó Hayley que era extremadamente servicial y me enseñó donde los baños eran impresionantes y bistro. Yo tenía un par de copas en el bar la señora de...

Yo y 3 miembros de la familia se pasaban todo el día sábado aquí y como siempre la comida preparada por el chef Gert fue fantástico. Incluso se tomó el tiempo para venir y charlar, y realmente nos llena de confianza de que nuestra comida...

Pasamos un fantástico té aquí para el cumpleaños de un pariente amado 80th. Todo fue excelente, en particular el nivel de servicio y amabilidad. Eva y Laura hizo un trabajo genial, como la señorita española detrás de la barra, y todos disfrutamos disfrutaron mucho. La...

Como siempre excelente no lo puedo recomendar lo suficiente amable educado discreto, comida para morirse. Supongo que sólo tienes que compartir mi secreto comer para que otros puedan disfrutarlo.

Llevé a mi madre y nan para el té de la tarde y pasamos un tiempo fabuloso. Satisficieron todas nuestras necesidades dietéticas especiales (sin gluten, sin tuercas o pescado), la comida era fabulosa, una presentación y un atento personal. Entorno pueblo es precioso - inglewood definitivamente si estás en la zona

My daughter booked us a table for our Belated Anniversary, the food was excellent with a good selection on the menu. We were served by Hayley, who was very attentive and always with a smile. The evening was great, it was topped off with an 'Anniversary plate', that was requested by my daughter. It had a few extra treats to end the night. I will definitely be coming back again and will be recommending to my friends.

I had my baby shower here, we got our own room (which was huge!) and were allowed to decorate it how we wanted, the cream teas we had where just delicious! Excellent customer service by Bianca - I will definitely be coming again. highly recommend.

Another fabulous evening at Blandy's. Food was superb as usual, and the waiting staff (Dean & Laura) were excellent, which is the norm at this lovely restaurant.

Amazing afternoon tea, wonderful service and lovely peaceful location.Don't be put off by it being part of a retirement village... it's a beautiful country house.

I haven't reviewed this restaurant because I am selfish and wanted to keep it secret because it is so so good - food to die for, polite discrete service fabulous setting. We have lunched and dined many times always immaculately clean. Friendly staff that always make you welcome.what more can I say try it for yourself now you won't be disappointed. You might even see me on valentines night because I have already booked. So very well done to you at Inglewood.

My husband, I & 10 of our friends celebrated at the Blandy's Bistro New Year Evening this year. We had the most wonderful evening with the most exquisite food & supreme service. The surroundings are utterly beautiful yet we were made to feel completely at ease. Every course was sublime in taste & presentation. The service was impeccable, nothing was too much for the waitress's & waiters. I have eaten here with my husband & 2 other friends at various times before & every time we have the most wonderful time with michelin style food & service. We thank you all at Blandy's Bar and Bistro for a truly fabulous evening. Emma Davies

Ate here recently with family and couldn't believe how much the portions have shrunk. We began eating here a couple of years ago and the food was brilliant but so disappointed on this last visit that I doubt we will visit again. Also, waited a long time for our order to arrive. The staff are mostly very friendly but on this occasion not very alert as our waiter forgot to come back with the dessert menu. Such a shame as such beautiful surroundings.

Had book afternoon tea as a pre Christmas tea treat for my parents. Warm welcome but sadly the room I had been told we were having tea in was now being used for a wake. We were shown to a table in a corner by the bar and a door leading to the out side. Before even sitting down the door was opened 7 times letting very cold air in! Not the start I was looking for. We asked to move. This was done but we were in a thoroughfare and people kept coming and going. We could still feel a draught. Very distracting and noisy. The food was excellent and well presented. I feel the Blandy should have phoned me prior to our visit to explain that the room we were promised was no longer available. I would have gone elsewhere. Do not advertise for non residents to eat in if they are treated as second class to residents. I would not go again as I asked them to phone me to discuss what had happened and to date no call has been received. Very disappointing.

4 members of our family visited and had a great meal prepared by Mark and Josh. We were waited on by Laura and the service could not have been better. This isn't the first time I have dined here and certainly won't be the last. You won't get better for miles around!

To celebrate my daughter's 19th birthday, I treated her and the rest of my family to lunch there. We dined in the Restaurant looking over the stunning Inglewood grounds. We were warmly welcomed by the receptionist and taken to our prepared table. We experienced excellent service by a designated waiter who ensured that we had everything that we needed to make the meal very special.My daughter is very allergic to nuts, so in preparation of our visit, I had two conversations with the kitchen team who assured me that they would reduce the risk of nut contamination. They went out of their way to keep her safe by alerting all the Food and Beverage staff on duty and they changed the menu for the day to avoid the risk.The Inglewood team gave my daughter a very special and memorable experience. The staff were attentive and personable and the food was fabulous. I cannot thank them enough and I highly recommend a visit to their Bistro and Restaurant.

The location is amazing with a very grand entrance to a fantastic building located in the countrywide near Hungerford. The food was fantastic in a lovely atmosphere with attentive staff - will definitely be visiting again!

I went to Blandys for a meal with friendsSuper service, surroundings and outstanding food and wine.Woukd deffinately recommend

Four of us went for an afternoon tea here. A special treat for the Mother In Law. The restaurant is clean and spacious. The staff are very welcoming and chatty. The tea itself was a lovely spread, well presented. Variety of homemade cakes, tasty and light. The price is reasonable for what you get. I would definitely make a return visit. The MIL thoroughly enjoyed it :-)

My friend and I decided to treat ourselves to lunch after a spa treatment. We had fish (1) & Scampi (1). We ordered the regular ones. The meal was very nice but only a very small piece of fish and 6 Chunky chips with some crushed peas. For £13.50 I think it could have been bigger! We orders a dessert each - again beautifully presented but tiny for £7. Then to our dismay my friend discovered a hair in it! We quietly told the waiter, and he replaced it. There was a 10% reduction on the bill, which was nice. Not sure if the meals were small because of the age of most of the clientele, but it works out very expensive. We also noticed that "residents" had a larger choice, and a bigger meal?

4 of us visited for afternoon tea and it is to be highly recommended. The presentation of Blandy's, the service and quality of food was excellent and we will definitely visit again.

I just love this place...lovely and quiet... Impeccable service especially from Hayley and the team. Had my birthday afternoon tea here and it felt special...and the food was so fresh.The gardens are lovely, and I could spend many a lazy afternoon here!!Keep up the good work .

Went with a friend for afternoon tea and everything about our visit was lovely. It was tricky to find, but a phone call put us on the right track. The staff were helpful but discreet, just the right balance. We had a selection of sandwiches, scones,small cakes and a mini desert. The tea was a lovely quality - Teapigs - with a pot each. I particularly liked the scones with an unusual hint of citrus peel. We finished our afternoon on the terrace with a drink from the bar. Just perfect.

Celebrating our 42nd wedding annyversary we booked a table at Walmesley.Great experience !! Excellent food at very moderate price, very correct service. Nice area and surroundings.Perfect ambiance.and a famous cook. What do you want more...Worth a visit . Will be back at the next trip to Hungerford area from Holland.Joek Vlasblom; The Netherlands

An impromptu Sunday lunch after a day strolling around the arcades of hungerford led us to taking a reservation here. Firstly, this is an old people home. There are plenty of slightly, sad people, dining alone, and a few families obviously catching up with their loved ones. Most diners were crammed into a side room and around the bar, we were the only diners in an empty, but plush restaurant. A terrine of chicken was beautifully made served with a chutney that could have done with more acidity. The advertised sourdough (I have a team of bakers that make 6 sourdough types a day) was just poor quality bread. I asked the waitress if I could have some sourdough, as I am a big fan, and also for research purposes. She returned from the kitchen with more of the poor quality bread and explained that it was a sourdough. I told the waitress that it wasn't. There was no crumb of note. A very poor crust, and zero flavour from a supposed lactobacillus bacteria. I explained that the 'chef' was either an idiot or a liar as this was completely falsely advertised. Two of the three roasts were unavailable, so the options were solely salmon with a hollandaise based sauce or a topside of beef. The beef was over cooked, the vegetables complete minutes past their best and an unseasoned Yorkshire pudding. The salmon, that I asked to be cooked blue, was cooked well. The same miserable vegetable garnish as the beef, a split chive sauce that had a mixture of dulled green herbs (from being reused over the whole lunch service) with a few bright green ones thrown in at the end for luck. Very very lazy cooking. The potatoes simply oozed grease as they were touched. An incredible feat of making a starch crispy in few places, mostly soggy in others and possibly undercooked of just the wrong potato internally. We skipped dessert. With the exception of the excellent Terrine and the cooking of the salmon(hence 2 stars not 1), this was an appalling meal. A chef who is used to being flexible with the truth to the older generation customer base and prepared to send out split sauces, poorly cooked beef and vegetables. This place deserves better. Service was amateurish at best, with both barman and waitress completely out of their depth. A very poor restaurant on every level.

I visited Blandy's for afternoon tea to celebrate a friends birthday.The venue itself is a very grand building and is very nicely decorated throughout - both grand and quite modern. One of party has a nut allergy and the chef himself came out to detail what all of the different cakes were. He then brought out some additional cakes to replace those which did contain nuts - very good service.A few members of our group had opted for the 'Picnic Afternoon Tea' which was to also include a pork pie, and be served with Pimms. First we were told that they were out of Pimms, so only 2 people could have it - fair enough.We were then told that the pork pie was no longer part of the offer and that it was quite an old offer - one which is still currently listed on the website.The final insult was that the price of the Picnic Afternoon Tea was also a bit more expensive than currently listed on the website - less food for more money always tends to leave a bad taste in anyones mouth.Having had this explained as the food and drinks were brought to the table, we didn't see any staff again until one of us had to go and seek them out to request the bill, another having to then go and find one of them so that we could pay.The quality of the food was very good and we all left quite stuffed, but the 'very out of date offer' and waiting staff who seemed very disinterested in our presence tarnished the afternoon.

I found this place via Tripadvisor and booked before I realised it was in a retirement village. I'm glad I did because that might have made me think again but on arrival it's just like entering a smart hotel. Tucked away between Hungerford and Kintbury, this is a real gem. We enjoyed a 2 course Sunday roast of the highest quality for £19.50pp. Absolutely delicious food in very nice surroundings. In summer you can sit out on the terrace. We will return soon to try the afternoon tea and possibly an Elemis treatment at the spa. Fab!

Came here for afternoon tea with some friends, food was amazing. Hayley was lovely and couldn't do enough for us, will definitely be back:-)

Lovely, lovely, lovely ... Superb food, great service and brilliant value. This luxurious restaurant overlooks their extensive grounds and is within the former Inglewood Health Hydro. The quality of the food is absolutely fantastic and puts many local restaurants/pubs etc to shame .... Really recommended, this hidden gem.

Chairs too over stuffed to be comfortable. Room cold and no atmosphere. My friends and I only people dining? On a sunday? Starter hot and tasty. Main course cold. Roast beef meal. All out llates cold. Sent mine back and expected to get new meal. No same one having been put in the microwave. Complained and offer made to take food off cost. Since I was not the one paying I do not know what took place with cost. Never had a cold meal like this ever.

Excellent food lovely soundings very good service quite a difficult place to find but once found never forgotten excellent service & very good food staff very polite

Best Sunday lunch I have had in ages! Very comfortable and stylish restaurant. Every bite was delicious! Going back tonight for dinner with my husband.Hopefully this visit will equal our last experience. The only negative is that not enough people visit this restaurant as maybe it is a little out of the way...therefore sometimes a little quiet. Maybe some back ground soft music would help. I have sometimes had trouble parking which is bit strange when it is set in acres of land.

This Bistro is part of the Audley Inglewood retirement village, in the former Inglewood Manor, it is well off the beaten track and would be nice to visit in the summer to enjoy the 39 acre grounds. We met our son and daughter in-law there for lunch as it is approx. half way between our homes. We had not been before but enjoyed the meal very much.Most of the other diners were residents of a certain age, but this did not distract from an enjoyable meal in a lovely building.

Decided to take the mother-in-law out for an airing and celebrate her birthday and did so with a fine Sunday Lunch, which turned out to be the best roast I have "ever" had!The only very minor crisisim was the delay between starter and the main, apparently due to a shortage of chef's on the day and a very full restaurant, however this was compensated without prompting on the final bill. The Walmesley Restaurant itself is very well appointed and comfortable and thus provides a very pleasent dining experience, made more so my the friendly staff.

We were treated to afternoon tea for a birthday treat. A nice selection of sandwiches, 2 scones each and cakes. The setting was lovely but such a shame about the service.We had to ask for milk and teaspoons when the drinks arrived. After we had finished our tea we realised that we were entitled to a glass of Prosecco each which we should have had at the beginning, when we mentioned this it was served, but we had already finished eating. It was a lovely venue, but if they are doing offers in the hope of attracting repeat business they will have to put more effort and attention into their service. OK, but we have had much better service elsewhere and sadly will not be returning.

Had another excellent lunch here yesterday. Top class food in a lovely setting and very good value. Friendly and attentive staff. Thank you and look forward to visiting again very soon.

Wonderful spa day fabulous massage and unbelievable lunch .. A secret to keep !!The decor is beautiful in fabulous surrounding countryside.

Excellent fine dining with superb food in an impressive restaurant. Beautiful surroundings. Value for money and highly recommended. Congratulations to chefs and staff. I have a family member working there and made the booking on his recommendation.

I've lived in Newbury for years and came across this place by accident, so booked a table. The building is really impressive, but the signage could be much clearer. The bar and bistro is really lovely - decor is superb. As it's situated in a retirement village many of the residents obviously use the bistro, so the chances are you'll feel very young - better than feeling very old right?!The food and service were both excellent. We've been to most of the 'top' restaurants in Newbury (and surrounding area) recently and this is very much up there with the best. In my opinion it was good value too (when compared to other restaurants of the same ilk). A well kept secret!

I had a great visit to Blandy's Bistro today, and I would 100% recommend it to everyone! The food was amazing, the staff were attentive and the setting was perfect!

We booked a table on my son's recommendation as he works here and we were not disappointed. We are all big foodies and have eaten in a number of Michelin starred restuarants accross the UK including a 2 star restaurant/pub not too far distant!. But I can honestly say that this is without doubt the best meal I have ever had! We had the six course taster menu which apart from being fantastic value was absolutely exceptional.The star of the menu was the prawn dumpling with poached squid in an Asian honey consome which was divine and that's from someone who's not a big seafood fan. Although it was closely pushed by the crispy duck breast with baby vegetables and candy beetroot and the sea bass dish with lobster bisque. The balance of the menu was exquisite and the service was exemplary.The restuartant is situated at Inglewood House in Kintbury and is in a stunning location, set in plush surroundings with an air of elegance, although the ambience is still very pleasant and relaxing. It's a little off the beaten tracck but it's well worth seeking out but don't just take my advice go and try it for yourself - you wont' be disappointed! I'm already planning my next visit - I can't wait!

We had a family gathering and enjoyed a superb Sunday lunch at Blandy's restaurant.The restaurant is situated in Audley Inglewood retirement home near Kintbury and is open to the public. The food was beautifully cooked and presented and I would highly recommend this restaurant with its lovely surroundings. The service was very efficient and the food was superb . Will definitely be going back.

Although family members had recommended this restaurant some months ago, this was our first visit. We were initially confused by the lack of any signage. It is within the Inglewood retirement complex - but we didn't know to go in the front door and so drove around for a while looking for a different entrance.The building looks to be a classic converted country mansion, but apparently, it has been completely rebuilt. The interior decor is stylish - if a little formulaic, which is OK, but it lacks the quirky charm of an old country house.The central bar has two adjacent dining rooms - one as a bistro and one as the restaurant - although there wasn't anything obvious to differentiate between them. All three rooms were light, airy and spacious with well spaced tables.We were offered drinks in the bar, which were accompanied with a dish of olives and a dish of delicious crispy coated peanuts. We quickly finished these nibbles, and the waitress immediately replenished them.We chose our food and were shown to an impressively large table in the main restaurant. They served us a delicious crusty bread selection with butter and an olive oil / balsamic vinegar dip. The bread tasted homemade - but apparently, this was bought in.My starter was a selection of differently prepared salmon. Very tasty. My wife had mackerel with broad beans and chorizo. She thought it was tasty, but didn't think the chorizo went particularly well. For the main course I chose duck - which again was prepared in two different ways. It was cooked to perfection and served on a bed of cabbage and with creamed potato. The rest of the party chose breast of chicken - served with a mini chicken pie. The breast was a little large - almost enough for two people!I had gooseberry crumble for pudding - delicious. My wife chose fresh fruit salad - which she thought was a bit boring and should have had a better choice of summer fruits. It also lacked any kind of syrup - so it was a bit dry. She also didn't think the sorbet had enough flavour - but accepted that this was just personal choice.The wines were mid range - not too pricy and perfectly OK.We finished with teas and coffees - served with petit fours. The bill came to around £160 for four people, which I felt was reasonable.

I booked afternoon tea for my sister's birthday which was made clear on booking, no extra effort was made to make it special. We are not local & although we were aware it is located in a retirement village were not expecting to be the youngest customers by 30 years (are both in our late 40's). The decor is beautiful but the ambience is poor. The sandwiches were soggy & came in 2 flavours, 1 of which was unidentifiable, the cakes unexciting & the scones overdone. The staff although pleasant were not very attentive. Overall a very disappointing afternoon.

I can recommend this place to everybody who loves excellent food. I ate there several times and the food was just amazing every time. This place is situated in the middle of a beautiful countryside so you can enjoy your dinner or lunch on really peaceful, stunning place.