Golden Eagle in Chiltern

The chef is clearly very talented, the food was sublime - and he didn't rely on just his food to leave a good impression, he and the General Manager had the good manners (and good business sense) to make a point of coming to our table and engaging us in a fun conversation for 10-15 minutes after our meal. Very refreshing to meet such a talented young couple who are so passionate about what they are doing. Really hope The Golden Eagle is a huge success for them.

We recently hosted drinks and nibbles for approx. 70 people at the Golden Eagle to celebrate my son’s christening and we could not have been happier with how it went! The communication in the lead up to the event was crystal clear, the food was delicious and the staff were friendly and professional. Lots of the guests have commented on how perfect the venue was and how smoothly the day went. The price for an event of this kind was extremely reasonable and we will definitely be coming back for future celebrations. Thank you!

We enjoyed a fabulous evening at the Golden Eagle, The food is amazing; top quality ingredients, immaculately and creatively prepared.  The atmosphere terrific, with Chris and the team providing a wonderfully warm welcome. Very much looking forward to our next visit.

We enjoyed a fabulous meal at the Eagle. Original food, beautifully presented and most importantly very tasty, but no silly prices. Chris is clearly a very accomplished chef and we look forward to enjoying more evenings at his restaurant.

Really nice pub. Staff are really friendly and the food was extremely good. Would definitely recommend.

We were a group of six who came on the recommendation of one of the group. We were not disappointed! This pub has turned itself around and offers beautifully cooked and well thought out meals - no basic fish and chip style suppers here! Cooked with flair by a passionate chef who enjoys seeing his customers having a good time. Attentive staff and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We will be back and can thoroughly recommend a visit.

Very polite, smiley, helpful girls behind the bar 👍👍👍

Had a wonderful alfresco meal at The Nest, the new outdoor bar and kitchen in the beer garden at the Golden Eagle. Food and service were fantastic, and we were treated to a magnificent sunset over the fields at the back. Heading there again this weekend – highly recommended!

Had roast pork at this pub. It looked very nice, the meat was good, BUT, found the cauliflower cheese overcooked, the cabbage undercooked (Al dente I like, but could not call it that) the roast potatoes greasy. As for apple sauce (which I usually love & plenty of), it was a little squirt of puree about 3cm in diameter with something else added. Not what I would call apple sauce, and that for me, absolutely spoiled it.

Just had a lovely lunch and a beer in the newly open outdoor kitchen. What a great addition to a pub that has really been a revelation over the last year. Wonderful food and service and now the garden option as well. Chris and his team are doing a great job here!

Can highly recommend for wonderful food and great service. Hard to choose from the menu as everything is great. We ended up ordering.a number or starters to share, the signature chicken and chips is like no other. Chris is an amazing chef!

Food and beer excellent, service and welcome both professional and friendly

Excellent menu and food made by Chef Chris that really cares - a rarity for a pub. He came out and spoke with us to see how things were - and this is why his food and presentation is so good, he comes out to find the feedback from the customer that eats it. The atmosphere is missing something, at the moment, but we did go at a quiet time, and they have said their working on hosting live music in their garden from August ('24). Definitely deserving attention from the AA Rosett scheme. Best of luck to them! We'll be back

The roast was absolutely excellent. Honestly couldn’t fault it. So glad we gave it a go, will be back again for sure.

Came across this little gem on a Sunday drive with my hubby. Stopped off for a drink in the garden. We decided to have Sunday lunch. Food was amazing staff were great. Have told family and friends about the pub. Will defo be returning.

Great service, lovely pub to visit. No silly car park cameras as old reviews state.

The menu itself seemed a little limited however the food and service were excellent.

Now under new management. Popped in for lunch. One real ale, nicely kept. Friendly bar staff. Interesting £10 lunch menu, very good soup followed by beef or vegetarian chilli. Tasty but tiny portion. Left still hungry!

Very welcoming! We jumped in a taxi from Berko for a wine tasting event at the Golden Eagle. Great night and can’t wait to go back to try the food. Chris and the bar staff are welcoming and clearly care passionately about creating a great bistro pub.

Traditional village pub with ales and craft beers. Food was very good. Staff very freindly and welcoming. Plenty of space outside.

Beautiful country pub with sensational food. I went to this pub from a recommendation from a friend and it was such a pleasant surprise. Majority of the time food in pubs are very hit and miss, but the food here was incredible. Every dish was delicious and presented beautifully. I had the chicken N chips, and my partner had the duck and black bean - Both were sensational, and such great value for money. The pub has a very homely feel to it and the staff were helpful and informative with the menu. Ellina was super friendly and kind. Chris the Landlord made the effort to come over and check I was happy with the food/ enjoying my time - which was a lovely touch. I would 100% recommend visiting this pub and I can’t wait for my next visit.

Historic traditional village pub with a Sunday lunch to die for, honestly the very best for miles around. Landlord is a fine dining chef by background with incredible talent; initially took him a while to get the balance between fine dining and local country pub expectations, but he is nailing it now, proper pub classics done with an unexpected positive twist and a good menu for the little ones if you are bringing kids. Fantastic front of house team who manage the local drinkers and the diners with a smile and real customer focus, but visitors should recognise if you come in its a smallish country pub and while you have a wonderful meal you might over hear the locals stories and banter or an impromptu quiz going on in the public bar…. :-) Nice touch is that they put on arts, crafts and treasure hunt for the little ones on bank holiday weekends which goes down well with families. Overall if you want wonderful food in a traditional pub atmosphere it ticks all the boxes.

Not a lively pub, older generation pub for no hassle drink n chat, staff were excellent

Such a welcoming pub and the food is incredible. Best of luck Chris and the team

Local, but had not been to the Golden Eagle for a while. Really good food and very friendly service. Great to have a good pub back in the village. Recommended.

This is a must go to ! There roast is mouthwatering the chef is amazing we have also had other meals there if your looking for something very special a definitely not everyday average pub food then go ! Also the staff are so lovely a the pub is also gorgeous. Can’t recommend enough

Without doubt the best Sunday roast I've ever had .

I think the menu doesn’t do the food here justice because I’ve eaten here twice now and the food is SUBLIME honestly. The menu changes so today I ordered chicken and chips but I have never had chicken like it before I swear. My friend (a foodie) commented that it was Michelin Star level. Dessert was delicious too. I’m coeliac, gluten free options are clearly labelled and explained when ordering. The staff are so friendly and helpful. It’s dog friendly which is a bonus in my opinion. There’s a lovely beer garden if the weather ever improves. I’ll definitely be making more regular visits here. My friend said she’ll deffo be back too. Don’t be put off by the unconventional menu and just trust that whatever you order is going to be divine.

Went with friends and family for Sunday lunch. Welcomed by friendly staff who were attentive and helpful. The food was amazing, a Sunday roast but it was certainly not a pub roast. The food was of restaurant standard, everything was very fresh and beautifully served. Obviously prepared by a talented chef who took great care to serve individually prepared dishes. Absolutely fabulous, would highly recommend and will definitely be returning.

Great gluten free food. Staff had good knowledge of gluten free diet. Excellent service from Chris and the team.

Great gluten free food. Staff had a good knowledge of gluten free diet.Fantastic service from Chris and the team. Will definitely be back!!

We had a family dinner here on a Wednesday night and it was fantastic! Had a bottle of Prosecco in the sun out the front, and then dinner in the front room inside. We had starters, main course and dessert; the soda bread, prawn cocktail, cauliflower mac n cheese (starter portion), chicken and chips and the pork schnitzel. Then the blue cheese and the Biscoff cloud. Everything was excellent, especially the pork and the Biscoff cloud! The chef, Chris, who is also the publican, was very friendly and came out to chat, and Ellie the bar tender was also extremely friendly, bubbly and chatty. A really lovely evening and experience all round. We will be back!

Unbelievable food (love your work Chris).. you've got to get to the eagle for a feed and a few drinks. Ellie is a legend too (ask her about the incredible wine list). Best pub in bucks.

Having been turned away for dinner at 7pm just down the road at Camilla’s hubby’s place as the kitchen was closed, we took a chance and tried the Golden Eagle. Are we ever glad we did! The new ownership has completely changed the menu into a gastronomical delight! It’s a small menu but don’t let it fool you - the quality and taste is that of a Michelin star restaurant for a fraction of the cost and without any pretentiousness. We (as a family) have tried the pies (incredible!) & The “chicken & chips” (an unfair description of the perfectly cooked poussin & rosemary potatoes). If you still have room, the sticky toffee is to die for! Definitely going to make this our go to dinner place now.

Popped into the Golden Eagle in Ashley Green today for a drink and snack after a walk. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and we ordered drinks and three pea soups and a prawn cocktail. We were amazed with the presentation of the food and the taste was delicious, it turns out the landlord is a Michelin star chef!! We will definitely be going back for a full meal!

Incredibly refined food, yet such a low price! The chef is clearly a highly-skilled chap, very well travelled and knowledgeable. Just a huge surprise to have eaten here today for lunch and enjoyed it so much. Amazing value! Two course for £10 - the pea soup was far better than this; a velvety complex veloute with fresh young peas, garlic flowers, a lovely tuille. And then a delicious bowl of beef chilli, not a big dish but beautifully crafted with depth and care and flavour. Ridiculous value! The lady serving was also a total fizzbang of positive energy, focus, care and effort. Thank you folks! It was superb. We will be back, for sure…. 👍

Gorgeous lunch, so helpful with dietary restrictions.

The Golden Eagle food is of exceptional quality. What a fantastic addition to the culinary experience in Berkhamsted and Ashley Green. Outstanding!

Stunning food and excellent service! Popped in for quick lunch and tried the Wallet Watcher menu offer which was incredible value for this quality of food.

Went here for a date night, perfect food as always with amazing service, would highly recommend

Just enjoyed a fantastic working lunch at the golden eagle, Ashley Green. £10 for two courses for this quality of food is incredible. The pea soup was presented beautifully and full of flavour and wouldn’t have been out of place in a top west end restaurant. It was not let down by the slow cooked chilli that followed, delicious. My wife had the roasted vegetable wrap, a description that doesn't do it justice. Packed with flavour and goodness! The service was excellent food came out in good time (we only had an hour) a very friendly place. Top end restaurant food at amazing prices in a friendly pub, what more could you ask for..

Just enjoyed a fantastic working lunch at the golden eagle, Ashley Green. £10 for two courses for this quality of food is incredible. The pea soup was presented beautifully and full of flavour and wouldn’t have been out of place in a top west end restaurant. It was not let down by the slow cooked chilli that followed, delicious. My wife had the roasted vegetable wrap, a description that doesn't do it justice. Packed with flavour and goodness! The service was excellent food came out in good time (we only had an hour) a very friendly place. Top end restaurant food at amazing prices in a friendly pub, what more could you ask for..

Great food, great beer & friendly staff. Highly recommended for a night out or even just for downtown after a stressful day at the office

Food was so incredible - has become our go to spot for dinner with lovely staff and a nice pub feel with the best food we’ve ever had!

We went for a Sunday lunch today with friends after recommendations from locals. They said a new team had taken over and were making a success of it. Staff could not have been more helpful. The Sunday roast was absolutely delicious and the sticky toffee pudding was amazing! We sat inside but there is a large sunny garden for when it’s warmer. There is also a decent sized car park. We’ll be going back. (Apologies as the photo is not mine but taken from online. There are currently road works outside with fencing that spoiled my photos, sorry)

Went for a Sunday lunch with friends (March 2024) after recommendation from locals that a new team had taken over and seemed to be making a success of it. Staff could not have been more helpful. The Sunday roast was delicious and the sticky toffee pudding was to die for. We sat inside next to the log burner but there is a large sunny garden for when it’s warmer. There is also a decent sized car park. We’ll be going back. (The photo is not mine but taken from online. There are currently road works outside with fencing that spoiled my photos, sorry)

Food is incredible and couldn’t fault any of it. I’ve had the Sunday roast as well as the pie both amazing. Also the Staff are lovely. Thank you

Amazing lunch with proper comfort food!! Never fails to impress and I'll be back!! My friend with me hadn't been since change of owner and she was very impressed.

10/10 food and amazing service, couldn’t recommend enough

Wonderful Saturday lunch, haven’t eaten in this pub for a while, would absolutely recommend it, fantastic food and wonderful service.

Limited menu but what they do is great. Would not hesitate to recommend. Will definitely be going back soon to try their Sunday lunches.

Absolutely lovely Mother's day meal. Food and service was amazing highly recommend and will definitely be back...as managed to fit us in on the day..congratulations to the chef and staff. Top tip would of been great to have the fire burning on such a rainy day.🙂❤

The food is very tasty, the service kind and the place lovely. Although everything we tried was good, the pie deserve a special mention. There has been a lot of change in this pub lately, it is definitely worth a visit.

Ten of us met for lunch at the Golden Eagle where I had one of the tastiest beef pies ever. With a golden crust the meat melts in your mouth. My only disappointment was that I had no room left for the sticky toffee pudding desert which looked equally delicious. I will be back for that next time.

Really enjoyed a couple of drinks with my Mum. Haven't been in for a while, felt like a bit of a maker over had taken place. Very enjoyable.

The food at the Golden Eagle is excellent, the menu is selective. Rather than providing an extensive selection of mediocre quality, the team here clearly concentrate on providing food of exceptional quality. The service is well executed, the Landlord is friendly and accommodating and that is reflected in the serving team. I would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Just been for lunch with my son & husband. The food was way beyond our expectations. Delicious. Just eaten the best soup I've ever had & my son loved it & he doesn't eat soup! The meat pie my husband had was full of delicious tasting beef & the chicken & chops my son had was 5 star plus too! Booked for Mother's Day. Chris & his team were very friendly & welcoming & great to see the pub looking so nice. We will be back & we wish them the best of luck 🍀⭐️🍀

Our walking group landed up at the Golden Eagle after a spectacularly wet walk nearby. Warm friendly welcome followed by some well kept ale, some homemade bread & butter and the best proper pies you can imagine, generously filled. The team were great with Chris explaining his ethos on serving pub food in this excellent establishment. Would definitely recommend and will be returning very soon - perhaps to try one of his acclaimed Sunday lunches!

Came here for a few drinks and a bit of food, and Chris and the team did not disappoint. Such friendly staff, nothing was too much bother and we were never left waiting. Food was gorgeous, we all had the ‘chicken and chips’, and it was to die for. Really unique menu and a great selection of drinks on. Will absolutely come again (unfortunately we’re not local or we’d be regulars!)

Wish we lived closer - it was just lovely. Delicious food, lovely people

What a hidden gem ♥️ We just popped in on the way home after a drive to berkhamsted. The food was INCREDIBLE- a small but well thought out menu. We had home made pies (amazing pastry) and the ruby piggy - tandoori spiced pork - so so good… and to finish, the lemon cloud pudding was to die for 🤤 I have pinned the pub on my Google Maps so we can come again! ♥️

went to the pub a couple days ago service was great, food was ok -not great however the point that made me write this review was the poor atmosphere due to the new owner who seems a little patronising and rude to his staff

The best roast in Bucks. The pub changed hands semi-recently and the food is now unbelievably good. Service is friendly and quick, portions are beyond generous, and the pub has a very friendly atmosphere. Well worth a trip, an ideal end to a walk in the woods and countryside that surround the village.

The best Sunday lunch; nuff said. Quality produce, expertly cooked and presented. The Yorkshires definitely qualify as a proper Yorkshire. Chris and your team, ta

Loving the new atmosphere and the absolutely delicious food. 100% recommend coming whether it be for nibbles or a full meal! So glad it’s become an inviting pub with such good food served!

Amazing Sunday Lunch. You all must go! The best food we’ve had for ages, a local find and we will be back lots! Service was faultless, food amazing and the chef is brilliant. Top notch all round. Lucky to have this in our local area. Thank you.

Excellent Sunday roast with the family. Soda bread with rosemary butter was a great start. Beef pink in the middle, roasts crispy, nicely done sides and all really well presented. Wife and daughter had the veggie pie roast option which had me stealing from their plate. Puddings and cheese all good. Service was friendly and efficient. Glad that this pub is under new ownership as it's a great option for a short walk through the woods from Berkhamsted.

We stopped here on the off chance. What a find! Lovely service. The food was amazing!!! A really interesting menu - my husband had the pie (lamb, I tried some and it was delicious). Oh my goodness really beyond our expectations.

Casual drop-in for lunch and so glad we did! Very warm welcome from front of house and chef with a very pleasant twist on traditional pub fare. All home-cooked with pride. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Amazing food and very generous portion sizes! The staff were all so lovely, and Chris came and spoke to us personally which made it feel very friendly. Would definitely recommend and come back again!

Lovely cosy pub, delicious food and great service!

Beyond impressed with the quality of the food here. I went for a roast with the family and was greeted by friendly waiting staff. The service was great. We got the chance to try their slow cooked beef short rib roast. Every one of us had this and we were all beyond impressed with how it glided off the bone and was delicious. The new owner and chef really know how to do food right.

Beautiful pub with a wonderful warm welcome. Exceptional food, highly recommend the lamb pie. Look forward to returning

Beyond impressed with the quality of the food here. I went for a roast with the family and was greeted by friendly waiting staff. The service was great. We got the chance to try their slow cooked beef short rib roast. Every one of us had this and we were all beyond impressed with how it glided off the bone and was delicious. The new owner and chef really know how to do food right.

Great new chef-landlord and menu! Whilst retaining its local pub atmosphere Chris has added a great dimension- delicious food. His menu with everything prepared in the kitchen adds a twist here and there raising it well above pub grub. We had the 2 mains, lamb pie and roast poussin, both with real depth of flavour. There are small plates which you can combine as starter or main, the chicken parfait a winner.

We had a wonderful meal at The Golden Eagle following several recommendations and were not disappointed - just as well they were small plates as we ordered several and just kept telling each other to try each one. Chris has provided a small menu but each cooked to perfection, the Aged beef is a must and the winter cocktail treasure island sauce really is a treasure. Perfect desserts to suit each taste (3 of us ordered 4 desserts) Definitely THE place to go!

What a wonderful pub! A warm welcome from lovely staff and a roaring fire. The food was fantastic! Had the pulled lamb pie and would definitely recommend. Really nice to meet the chefs Chris and Chris and hear of the exciting future plans. Can’t wait to go back and try the rest of the menu.

Finally an outstanding pub in the village.Friendly bar staff and lovely chef/ owner. Deserves success.

What a roast!!! We all the pork and my god, it was delicious. Especially enjoyed by our 3 year old. Cauliflower cheese was one of the best we've had. Friendly team, and good options with drinks (Especially those enduring dry Jan) Will definitely be returning. Thanks to Chris and his amazing team.

Came here after a walk just for a pint but after talking to the landlord, we had some nibbles and spoke about his big plans for this place. Already you can see the step change in how it’s managed and the quality of the food. We will be returning for the roast for sure, my wife has allergies and they’ve explained how they would get one person to cook the whole meal to ensure no contamination. Looking forward to seeing how it continues to change. If your looking for a warm feel, very good food and a good Guinness, this is the place

What a little gem. We were treated to some fantastic great tasting food. The home made vegetable soup was divine... The mouth watering lamb pie was probably the best I have ever tasted with a sumptuous gravy alongside it. Worth a long drive just for the pie. Pub itself is nice and cosy, and the staff were welcoming and attentive. A real find, we will be back! Also dog friendly inside and out.

There's a need to update the garden. Under new management thay seem to be really nice fit for the pud

My brother recommended this place and I’m so glad he did. The food was INCREDIBLE, the pub is lovely, the garden looks great for summer, even the toilets are nice & clean and the cutlery is decent! Great service too. I’ve been recommending this place to all the foodies I know. I’m coeliac, called ahead to notify the staff and the chef was able to adapt almost the whole menu for me to gluten-free. Don’t miss this place! I’ll be back for sure, heard the Sunday roast is sublime.

Best roast I’ve had in recent memory. Cauli cheese side is worth the trip alone 🤤

Definitely check this place out. Did t have food this time but I will be back. Ace beer, log fire, friendly natives. I'm in!

We had Sunday lunch yesterday and were met with a warm welcome and friendly staff. Chris, the owner and chef, made my wife and daughter a vegetarian wellington and I had the beef - restaurant quality food was delicious! And Chris took time to explain the menu and introduce himself. Definitely be returning, as very good all round.

Excellent pub, beer good, welcoming landlord. May it continue

Amazing small plates, delicious twists on traditional meals

Fabulous…..as a regular visitor we are always blown away by all the food !! Everything is homemade….even the horseradish !! No jars or bottles on the tables here, quality cutlery and linen napkins make all the difference. Roast dinner is unbelievable, every mouthful has a different taste, the quality of the meat speaks for itself and is cooked to perfection. Deserts are to die for….light, refreshing and gets the taste buds tingling. Chris is so welcoming and passionate about his food and it shows in all that he cooks. Staff are so friendly and welcoming, it is the perfect place to spend a cold winters afternoon by the log fireplace in a Pub that is steeped in history. P.S. Look out for the Elf over Christmas ❤️

Amazing food!! Very friendly Landlord and will definitely be returning. Very highly recommended

Popped in a couple of days ago for a light lunch after a lovely walk. Lovely welcome, very friendly, interesting and varied menu - we had the roast pork and roast vegetable rolls, both beautifully prepared and presented and delicious! Thoroughly recommend.

I went here today with my parents for a Sunday roast and I gotta say it is one of the best Sunday roast and I have been to alot of places around here. Beef was prefect, aswel as the potatoes. Also both the lemon and chocolate puddings were brilliant. I would seriously recommend getting yourself down there one Sunday. Chris and the team have made a lovely pub.

Brilliant pub with great food, and the best roast I’ve had in years…Chris is a talented chef with a great team behind him. Have already booked a return visit!

Popped into The Golden Eagle for a quick lunch, had to linger over the delicious mulled wine and ordered the pork baguette. It was delicious, filled with pork and stuffing, beautifully presented and tasted so good that I forgot to take a photo. You’ll just have to go in and try it for yourselves!.

Popped in for dinner and a pint with my partner last Friday and was very pleasantly surprised by the amazing quality of the small plates! The onion veloute and aged beef were absolute standouts (genuinely on par with some Michelin star fare I've had in the past) and the chocolate mousse was excellent (the salted chocolate crumb just knocked it out of the park!) Very laid back, cozy and comfortable vibe with a lovely log fire. Perfectly pulled pints and friendly service. Had a nice chat with the wonderful landlord, who strikes me as someone who genuinely takes care in his establishment and the food/drinks/experience provided to its patrons. Honestly, cannot recommend this spot more highly!

We had the new lunch menu and it was really delicious, 3 generous servings of extremely flavoursome food. A really high end menu, we would thoroughly recommend eating here. The owner was very friendly and attentive with his service and clearly passionate about creating outstanding food!

Found out from a friend the chef had moved to the Golden Eagle from the Bell in Bovingdon. Absolutely fantastic roast and deserts. Its rare that the chefs speaks to there customers and it goes a long way. Brilliant. Oh the wife said put the fire on earlier. Thanku again. Defo will be back and already spoke to friends and even my clients

I totally loved this authentic and quintessentially British pub. In my honest opinion, this is the best pub in the Chesham area. The beer was great and there was a nice seating area outside. A good sized garden round the back and a spacious car park all help to make this a great place to have a beer.

My first sunday lunch at this recently refurbished pub. The food was really excellent with some modern touches to a traditional roast and the only reason I have not given 5 stars is because there were no smaller or childrens options. The front of house were struggling a bit but they had such a lovely attitude and definitely contributed to a really comfortable atmosphere. Well done on the re launch we will be back

Big changes at the Golden Eagle with a young new landlord. Chris has managed to pull a rabbit out of the hat with Punch fully backing his project, with a big investment. Work is currently being undertaken on the outside and garden for a full revamp. This lovely village pub has been given a new lease of life. Good value beer prices, a very warm welcome and a new high quality menu coming as soon at the renovations are complete. The Eagle has struggled historically, but the future is very much bright 😄