Gilbey's Bar & Restaurant - Eton in Windsor and Maidenhead

Was looking forward to visiting a different restaurant… but was sadly underwhelmed! Nice starter of pâté Main of fish and chips… but fish was a “moderate size”, batter was pretty crispy etc - it was “ok” but hardly memorable. Sticky Toffee Pudding was not especially “sticky”… it was ok but not memorable. Sauvignon Blanc was watery and expensive for a bland Sauvignon. Gavin was nice. Service was good. Would we visit again? Probably not.

4 of us attended here we went for the evening set menu. Lovely place well tended to. Helpful staff nice ambiance. We all had different dishes they were well presented with plenty on our plates. Starters main sweet course and coffee all undertaken very nice indeed Definitely Recommend here

My crab starter was the size of a tablespoon and mostly mayonnaise. The two fish cakes that followed were 99% potato. Take your own seafood if that’s what you want to eat. Wine vastly overpriced too.

Great evening at Gilbeys - food excellent and service very attentive and friendly. Sarah was serving us - she was very professional and knowledgeable about the food/wine. We had the 3 courses for £37. Very good and decent portion sizes. Would absolutely come back again.

Fab dinner - I couldn't fault anything. The food, the service, the ambience was all 10/10. I would 100% recommend! You can tell the food is all cooked fresh in house! also, may I add the cocktail and wine list is AMAZING! Couldn't recommend more, give it ago.

Early dinner at Gilbey’s on the set menu. Nice quality food and friendly service. We were sitting in the bar area where staff will gather. Next time would sit in the main restaurant area. Overall a nice evening thank you

Food mediocre and very expensive Service dreadful - they gossiped about my partner when he went to the bathroom complaining that he didn’t ask where it was before he went - we’ve been there many, many times. I was in earshot. If they want to charge such high prices the wine list needs to improve and they need a better chef.

This should be a 5/5 rating but felt the owners overcharge on pricing. Delicious breaded fish & chips, exceptional fish cakes with elegant serving style. The price will exclude plenty of potential guests leaving tables empty and pub tables down the road full. Ensure you stay for dessert absolutely delicious. High rating for food and staff

Recently had our small post wedding ceremony event here in the private dining room. The organisation through Emma was easy with no issues. The staff were excellent and very attentive on the day. The food was amazing. We were very happy with the good selection of starters, mains and desserts for our guests to choose from. Great selection of wines to choose from. Very good value, amazing service, great quality food. Very happy we chose Gilbey’s and can’t rate the place highly enough. Thank you.

This is a restaurant that seems to be run by accountants who don't like food. The ingredients are poor - fish cakes with less fish than you would find at M&S, greasy smoked salmon, disappointing steaks. Very poor value for money. Windsor is not blessed with great restaurants but If you would like to have a meal in a non-chain restaurant try A la Russe or Sebastians rather than this place. Good service despite this.

We were a chance walk in having arrived in Windsor and decided to eat out. We weren’t exactly dressed for it but they found us a table and what a delight. Lovely friendly service. Tasty food and the most beautiful wine. We were also VERY happy to pay the £1 towards the hospice. What a lovely idea. Thank you for giving us a table and we will certainly love to come back

Nice restaurant with excellent food and service, extensive wine list. Just over foot bridge from Windsor and situated in Eton. We had a lovely evening dinner there

Eton - Windsor definitely - is frustrating when it comes to dining out. There are plenty of OK restaurants, complacently reliant on passing tourist trade, but so very few great establishments. Gilbey’s entices from the outside looking in - stylish, cozy, warm, characterful. And the welcome once inside is positive, the menu appetising and the choice of wine, comprehensive. The Reality on the plate however was disappointing. Pork belly, the portion of which can only be described as measly ( once the necessary fat had been discarded ) and uninspiring ( lazy ! ) veg that was less than hot. The fish dish was excellent however. Greater consistency and an injection of imagination would not go amiss.

Decided to stay in Windsor for last night in UK flying out of Heathrow. Stayed on the Eton side of the bridge and were so happy with our choice! This establishment is so classy and professional. The excellent staff gave us a parking pass and explained where to park. Easy. Our room was lovely and our dinner was superb. It is very very busy with tourists just over the foot bridge in the heart of Windsor. Loved walking over there and seeing the sights - castle especially! But enjoyed walking back to the peace and quiet of Gilbeys! The boys were on holiday so would Love to return when Eton is in session! Highly recommended this place for hotel and/food!

Lovely restaurant in a great location, really nice and relaxed feel. Serving staff were great and couldn’t fault the food. Great choice of drinks, especially wine. No beer on tap which would have been preferable but really great none the less.

We had our wedding meal at Gilbeys Windsor on 22.07.23 in the Gallery room. The service was incredible. They setup the room with our decorations perfectly, they were super attentive to all the guests and all the food came out on time and perfectly. Nothing was too much. Big thanks for making the evening stress free.

Extremely poor meal, starters were ok but tepid when they arrived. Steak was poor quality, cooked incorrectly to order, and tough with gristle. Out of a party of 5 (4 had steak) each steak was either over cooked and contained gristle.! Restaurant did compensate but unfortunately thus kind gesture was wasted. Staff openly blamed “a bad night” on a large party in another part of the restaurant. Didn’t want to risk the £12+ for a pudding so cannot comment. Sorry, it was just not good enough in regards to the £234 food bill! (Which was discounted did to the steaks) So disappointed as visited a number of months ago and had an exceptional meal, how things change’

Everything about this Townhouse was fantastic. Beautiful room very traditional spotless bathroom great shower. Coffee machine & kettle which we love. A short walk over the bridge into Central Windsor. Emma was so hospitable & helpful we will definitely be returning & recommending friends & family.

Went there with family on a special occasion dinner. The atmosphere of the restaurant is good, as well as the service. Nice variety of food on the menu and good portions and taste. The only negative was that some types of food were not taken good care of the presentation or little details. For example - we ordered a creme brulee for dessert which had caramelized cashew nuts on top. However, we also found a huge piece of caramel (like the size of a candy) on top, which could have been quite dangerous for the teeth if someone did not see it and chewed it. The price of some of the plates on the menu were also slightly overpriced but understandable since it is a family run business in Eton.

We go to Windsor once a year and tend to go to Gilbeys. Nicely varied menu and lovely food, drinks and service at a reasonable price. I had blue cheese, walnut, pear and Stilton salad for starters. Very nice if a little strong for my taste, but it was blue cheese after all. Wife had a lovely white creamed onion soup. Mains I had a fish ‘tagine’ with roasted cauliflower, golden onion and almond rice which was excellent. Wife had mussels and chips which was also excellent. Couple of nice wines and they do champagne by the glass too. Service good and not OTT. Looking forward to next year!

Could not believe it when we got our bill for two, having spent over £190, to find a £1 charge on it for a local charity along with a leaflet patting themselves on the back for raising money for the good cause. That was on...

The whole point of going out is the food. Of course, lovely decor, professional friendly staff and good service are all vital but not enough. I felt a bit short changed. The cod in the tagine was excellent but the rice portion was minuscule. The...

Lovely roast, perfect size, good quality. Same with puddings. Everything came out so nicely presented, even the latte afterwards. Bit pricey but was worth it for a treat. Efficient service.

Lunched here today for the first time - we are not at all local to Eton / Windsor but I will certainly return to Gilbeys next time we are in that neck of the woods. It’s beautifully decorated yet cosy - the service was friendly...

We made a reservation for a Saturday night at 8.45pm and were looking forward to a fine dining experience with some champagne and nice wine. What we had not anticipated was a large party going on in the restaurant which made for very long wait...

Just arrived home having had a trip to Windsor. Stayed at Gilbey's for the night and had dinner in the restaurant. The whole experience was fantastic. Warm welcome from the staff on arrival and provided with a complimentary parking permit for the nearby car park....

Regular visitors to Windsor, always looking for new places to eat… Came across this lovely restaurant in Eton. Great food, great service and great atmosphere!

A very nice concise menu, good quality food, and excellent service. A very nice evening with business colleagues, would recommend.

We stayed at Gilbey’s overnight to attend an event at Windsor racecourse. We stayed in townhouse 3. Lovely room, good amenities and small touches/attention to detail. Shower a bit small but no bother really. Beds were soooo comfy We did not eat here so cannot...

We popped in without a booking and the staff were very accommodating. Service was great and the food was delicious would definitely come back if we were in the area.

Walked in early evening and were told that no tables were available - the restaurant was empty. We left, but then checked the online booking system which showed plenty of availability. We booked online and walked back to the restaurant and said we'd booked online...

Been living in Windsor for 12 years. Been to gilbeys every year and was my favourite restaurant mainly for one reason. Consistency. But it is now unrecognisable. The food is mediocre, serivice is rushed and there seems an aurora of arrogance about it all. We...

Whilst the food was ok ( nothing exceptional) and probably overpriced. The thing that shocked me was the cleanliness of the toilets. A clean toilet should be a basic requirement of any eating establishment. The toilet seat was literally encrusted with urine stains built up...

Service was awful, food was mediocre at best. Really sad to see what has been a brilliant local restaurant turn into this. As a parent of a child with major allergies, I’m always on edge when met with dismissive, rude and arrogant members of staff....

wine and water delivered, but not poured, yet they charge service of 12.5% . astonishing. main meal squid, pancetta , scallops serving poor , Panchetta was Chared . returned. Chef should not have sent this plate for serving.. small portion 3 pancetta pieces. No flavour...

We went as a large group (18) for a celebration. We had one person waiting on us so everything was exceptionally slow. The restaurant realised 45 mins after taking our order that they had given us the wrong menu so many of us had to...

Having a table booked in Windsor on the river, we had a drink there at lunchtime and decided it wasn't for us! We visited Windsor Castle and ambled along to Eton and came across Gilbey's. The staff, particularly the young chap at the restaurant reception...

Stayed here just one night with another couple in April 2022 and thoroughly enjoyed it. Location is very handy for Eton or Windsor (just walk across the bridge), but also if you have a Heathrow flight the next day like we did. Rooms were extremely...

We stayed in room 1 for a night. Really friendly staff and a wonderful room and building. Beautiful interior design and decoration. We didn’t eat in the evening but wished we had. Only given it 4 stars as I wish breakfast was included in the...

Great ambience and good service for this early evening meal. I chose the fish and chips from the set menu together with sticky toffee pudding. The former was reasonable the latter very ordinary. I felt the price I’d £24 was a little on the high...

We are often visiting Windsor so trying new restaurants. This was our first visit and seemed highly rated on-line. Booked last minute for a Friday night 8pm. Unusual to get a prime time last minute. Arrived at restaurant and it was very very empty. Shown...

Paid a visit here on a short weekend trip to Windsor. It was clear from the moment we entered through the door that this was a very slick and well run business with front of house staff that made us feel instantly welcome. The waitress...

When we arrived at the restaurant there were three members of staff by the bar. None of them showed us to our table. Just vaguely pointed to show us which way to go ourselves. Tables were very very small, staff were obnoxious (apart from one...

Fantastic experience once again. Gilbey’s is always consistent and never disappoints. The food was cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. Service was attentive yet discreet. I can’t wait to visit again next time I’m in the area. Would highly recommend for couples wanting an extra...

We have always enjoyed Gilbey’s having returned several times. This is a very good restaurant - great food, great atmosphere and great service and is always consistent in delivering quality. Looking forward to our next visit.

We had a superb meal and evening here for 4 and highly recommend Gilbeys. Food was excellent, servive just right - helpful, accommodating and not pushy. Nice atmosphere, great location. We will definitely come again.

Booked a private dining room for 9 at Gilbeys this week. The room on the first floor was lovely - nicely spacious and airy, the service was attentive and food delicious. Would recommend without hesitation.

Food was 10/10. Best place to eat in Windsor if looking for something special and different. Small plates bursting with flavours. The staff were friendly and happy to give recommendations when asked. Amazing service throughout. It felt warm and welcoming and very high end, well...

Visited a few days ago with my partner and everything about Gilbeys was great from the get go. Staff were extremely welcoming, friendly and knowledgable about the food and even seemed to know a lot about the businesses history! There was an extensive wine selection...

I dined here last week with friends and we all had a fabulous time, staff and food were outstanding! I had the the scallops to start and the risotto for main, very tasty! And to make our experience even better the staff were so welcoming...

I was holding high hopes for an experience that never happened. We booked Gilbey's for lunch on a Monday. On entering the restaurant we were ask if we booked. After giving our name we were pointed from the bar to our table "you're over there"....

I am going to tell you about a very serious incident which took place on Sunday, November 28, 2021 with me and my 2 daughters at Gibley’s. This is about the spineless staff and apathetic hospitality offered by them towards us customers which created a...

Had a private dinning experience here last night. The atmosphere was superb, great food, allowing us to all choose on the night (no pre-ordering required 😁). The food was delightful all courses were nicely presented (with the right amount of food for each course). The...

Dined here with friends this evening and the food was delicious albeit on the pricey side (1 scoop cream not much larger than a golf ball £5) the lamp rump main much bigger than expected and very tasty! For this type of restaurant and paying...

The food was delicious and a good variety of meals. Everyone was happy. Children’s portions were ample. Staff were so lovely and very attentive. Made our day even better than it was!! Thank you

Booked for a table of 2 whilst having a night away in Windsor. The food was so lovely, wine great and the team were really attentive and friendly. Would recommend!

Dined at Gilbey's last night and enjoyed lovely food and wine in a relaxed atmosphere, will certainly visit again and thoroughly recommend

We celebrated our birthdays at this restaurant and had a thoroughly enjoyable evening, great food and friendly service in a relaxed atmosphere

Lovely atmosphere and really attentive, friendly staff. Good wine list. Food was disappointing- we both had the steak and it was really mediocre. Would not recommend based on the food we had.

Really good food with choice between a la carte and set 2/3 course. A nice weekday break from cooking - staff were attentive and the layout good with decent spacing. That was most welcome as one of the diners next to us was coughing their...

As ever Gilbey’s did not let me down celebrating a milestone birthday with 27 of my friends in the Gallery Private Dining room. Everybody had a great evening due to the fantastic food, great wines and brilliant service. Thanks again Gilbey’s Eton.

Needed somewhere to eat on the Friday we arrived. We made a quick trip across the river and came across Gilbeys, it looked just like the place i like to eat in. Quiet and cosy, it serves tremendous food, with attentive staff. would highly recommend

Great meal - A long time since last there but............ They have expanded and are bigger/more spacious/more ambient and generally better! Food very good (Scallops/Pate and Fish cakes as starters) and mains equally strong with the Pork Belly and Sea Bass making great impressions. Wine...

Gilbys is one of my favourite places for lunch. The set menu is good value & the food is delicious. The staff are always really friendly & helpful. we went on the 4th September, I didn’t catch the lady’s name that served us but she...

One of our joys in our visits to the UK is enjoying a Sunday Roast. Gilbey’s, owned by the gin people, offered a very good roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. It is well worth visiting.

A great restaurant on Eton High Street Fabulour food and excellent service. Thoroughly recommended Every dish we had was a hit, bet we can call out the Leek and Peas soup and the Pork Belly as outstanding. Cheese selection great too

We discovered that Gilbey's could hold the ceremony and the reception for a wedding. We booked the private gallery dining room for 24 people and held an evening meal there after we had the ceremony elsewhere. We actually arrived an hour early and was welcomed...

We had dinner here with friends on a recommendation. Disappointing experience all round. Service efficient rather than friendly & helpful. Food ok but a few dishes not available (Monday night). Wine not great - & overpriced for poor quality wine. All in all disappointing &...

The waitress was very attentive and knowledgeable Restaurant very nicely decorated Food options good and the set menu for a 3 course meal Was a good option We are not stingy with paying for quality food but we thought the starters and puddings were a...

We went by the reviews before deciding to book this great place for dinner. We definitely were not disappointed. The food was fantastic and the service extremely attentive.

Sunday evening meal, before hubby headed back to Middle East on early morning flight from Heathrow. Couldn’t have been happier with our choice given how fussy he can be ! Fabulous service and excellent meal. The restaurant was very quite so it would have been...

This restaurant is superb. It is by far the best restaurant in Windsor. You get exactly what you pay for, exceptional food, a fantastic wine list, superb staff who absolutely make the whole experience brilliant. Do not go here expecting a cheap meal. You won’t...

For a very long time now, when asked what may favourite local restaurant is, without hesitation Gilbey's was my go to response. I am genuinely hoping thatlast night was a Monday night blip and that next time ?? normal standards will resume. Potentially, because of...

Was a little apprehensive about going in after pre booking on line, doesn’t look much from outside so was going to cancel, what a difference when you walk in, it’s like a Tardis, we sat in the court yard, Jasmin all around, food was delicious,...

Great service. The rib eye was the vest I have had in ages! The place was clean and the staff were very attentive. Would go again

Terribly disappointing. I keep giving this place another chance to redeem themselves. I must be way back in the past. Nothing like it used to be. Is anywhere? Very sad. Senior staff making meaningless apologies, food not worthy of interest. Bland salty plates sat in...

Booked a room for the night, and the room was spotless and had a charming boutique feel about. Food was also excellent and the service impeccable, however , one small gripe...breakfast, for a five star hotel, toast and croissants and a drink isn't good enough!...

having visited this wine bar many times over the years it has gone off the food was average -tough piece of lamb. upstairs had a eton school boys party and it was like disneyland if you visit dont get pushed into the new part which...

My wife and I went to Gilbeys for Sunday lunch whilst visiting Windsor to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The whole experience was first class right from the attitude of the staff (friendly, attentive, knowledgeable) to the food itself. My wife had the fish cake to...

5th visit. 4 words. A Well Oiled Machine. These guys know what they are doing. Impeccable food, presentation, service and atmosphere. If you are visiting Windsor make this your choice. You won't look back. So detailed orientated it runs so smoothly with such a personal...

Such a fabulous evening at Gilbeys Amazing food/ charming staff and great location Don’t go there so we can!

Visited Gilbeys on Friday 4th for birthday lunch, ended up having 3 courses instead of the usual 2 as the food was so nice, I couldn’t leave without trying their sticky toffee pudding. Service was good and all staff were friendly.( they even sang “happy...

Having not eaten out for so long I had forgotten how good it is to enjoy a beautifully cooked meal in a fabulous restaurant. All the staff were lovely and my meal was delicious. Chef kindly altered the starter for me, see the photo. The...

Had a little wedding lunch for 12 of us this week, we had the beautiful private dining room upstairs (for a mere £70 surcharge). Food was absolutely delicious, proper fusion of British classic and French bistro. Super flavours and very reasonably priced indeed. Service was...

I've always walked past this place thinking it was a pub but on the inside and outdoor garden it looks great. The food was delicious and the staff were great. Of course, when it's back at full price it might hit you in the pocket...

Accommodation was first class. High quality finish and many great touches. Great in room coffee and a clever in room continental breakfast selection . Free car parking pass available from property. Dinner menu was good range and choice and service very friendly and efficient. In...

Two days before the second lockdown we decide we will have a night out and drove to Gilbeys, the night before our booking, in order to book a table. We were told by the person in charge that evening that the window table would be...

This was a really lovely meal, beautiful food, really nice service, and a really pleasant ambience. The 3 course meal (served at certain times) was gorgeous.

We celebrated an anniversary at Gilbey’s last night and it was simply excellent. We hadn’t been this year and had a reliably perfect experience. The food was very good, the staff extremely pleasant and the restaurant itself is a lovely space to relax in.

This place doesn't look like much from the outside but is much bigger and has a nice restaurant at the back. The food was good but a little bit pricey, nothing that was overly expensive given the area but the quality of the steak could...

Very comfortable stay in a gorgeous and clean room. The room was heated perfectly for arrival and everything you would need was provided. Everything was arranged neatly and was very welcoming. All the staff were very friendly and accommodating, especially Emma, who checked us in...

What a wondeful venue for a wedding reception or indeed any occasion. The place is immaculate staffed with people who are genuinely interested in their customers. Could all those involved in the hospitality industry please drop what you are doing and go to Gilbeys to...

I went last Saturday for an evening meal with 3 others. I had mussels, my partner had the pork and both were delicious but our two friends both had sea bass and it was so very expensive for one little fillet!!!! They came all the...

Booked for lunch on my wife’s birthday, asked for a glass of fizz and nibbles, crusty bread ( rather too crusty) and olives to be ready when we arrived which quickly came with birthed wishes. Lunch pleasant and in rushed, wine reasonably priced, limited but...

Superb! Recommend booking. Staff amazing and so accommodating given we hadn't booked. Food spectacular. Tish our waitress friendly, attentive and the whole experience overall is one we shall look forward to again.

Fui aquí con la familia. Primera visita desde febrero, pero me alegro de estar de vuelta. Día muy caluroso pero buena ventilación y aire acondicionado para un ambiente muy cómodo. El personal fue excelente, super eficiente y amable. Fuimos para el menú fijo de la tarde. La ensalada y la sopa Barkham Blue estaban muy bien presentadas y estaban buenísimas. A los niños les encantó el pescado y las patatas fritas. Los mejillones eran extremadamente gordos y jugosos. Eton Mess y Choc Brownie estaban deliciosos. A pesar de ser un menú fijo temprano en la noche, todas las porciones eran generosas. Gran precio también a las 16. 50 por 2 platos.Volvería una y otra vez.

I don’t understand how this restaurant has so many good reviews - the food is presented nicely but could honesty cook far better myself at home. Massively over priced (maybe expected for the area), steak for £27 I’d expect from Wetherspoons and when ordering bread got two tiny slices. I don’t like bad mouthing restaurants, especially during the current climate...but it was bad.

1st time here and I have lived in Windsor for 5 years. The restaurant is much bigger inside than it looks from the outside. The decor and style of the restaurant is nicely done The food was fantastic and nicely presented. The staff are attentive and friendly. A true hidden gem and looking forward to returning soon.

Fabulous meal tonight Service was first class from Andrew He really looked after us and made it special Mixed family birthday celebration from grandparents to grandchildren Everyone enjoyed it 10/10

Four of us ate here on a quiet Monday evening. We enjoyed some of the most delicious food you could imagine in a wonderful setting served by attentive and helpful staff. Not too dear either but certainly not cheap. Between us we had steak, good old fashioned fish and chips, fish cakes and sea bass risotto all of which exceeded expectations. But for me the show stealer was an INCREDIBLE cauliflower panna cotta. Wow it was yummy ! Give it a visit