Golden Eagle in Chiltern

I recently visited The Golden Eagle in Ashley Green with a group of friends, and it was an unforgettable experience. The food was unbelievable—especially the Sunday roast, which was hands down the best I've ever had. Each dish was crafted with care, blending traditional British flavors with a modern twist. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for gathering with friends. The customer service was exceptional; the staff were attentive, friendly, and made us feel right at home. It's clear that the team takes pride in providing top-notch service and cuisine. If you're in the Chesham area and looking for a place that offers delicious food, excellent service, and a cozy ambiance, The Golden Eagle is a must-visit. I can't wait to return!

We visited the Golden Eagle on a Thursday evening and I’m glad we did as it was the best pub food we’ve ever eaten. It is more of a fine dining experience than pub grub but at half the cost. A five course blind taster menu that was first class start to finish. The surroundings and atmosphere are perfect and the staff are happy and helpful. Couldn’t recommend it enough.

I came in for lunch on Saturday and discovered it was a 5-course blind tasting menu. At first I was taken back by as there are a lot of foods I hadn't tried before, however the food was amazing! Poppy was very polite and attentive, the chef also bought food to my table which was also very nice. In the end, the duck and chocolate egg were my favourite! Hopefully, I will be back soon. I popped in for New Year’s Eve and have been meaning to come back! Lovely place.

I recently spotted a review on here which had been written by a previous employee which I am glad to say has now been taken down by Tripadvisor. Unlike what he said I have visited the Golden eagle on at least 6 occasions this year for either their dinner menu or one of their delightful wine and themed food evenings. On every occasion the food has been exceptional both extremely tasty as well as different. I have also experienced the outdoor kitchen called the nest and this is also a wonderful experienece. The menu changes regularly and I see that they are now doing a 5 course blind tasting menu for under£30 which my wife and I cannot wait to try.

Came round for the Weekday tasting menu, and could not fault a thing. Every dish was absolutely beautiful, both in taste and presentation. 10/10 all round!! 😍🤩

Experienced the 5 course blind tasting lunch and it was a veritable delight. Chris is an extremely talented chef and we relished every dish. Our waitress was very friendly. Couldn’t have asked for more and to top it off it was great value.

Popped in on the off chance and was offered the 5 course blind menu what a pleasant surprise Chris treated us to one of the best value for money meals I've had in a long time recently launched. Have been here before but this is new team made us feel very welcome will defiantly go back

Had a fantastic delicious lunch here while on a hike. Great surprise. Thanks team

Stopped here on the off chance they could squeeze me in for a Sunday Roast, and so glad they could! I went for the "exotic roast" which today was duck, and it was delicious, served with an amazing garlic puree and the tallest Yorkshire Pudding I have ever eaten. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely make a detour to eat here.

We attended the French food/wine pairing evening last night at the Golden Eagle. It was absolutely brilliant. Food was delicious (as always!) and wine was superb. Thank you Els and Chris. Would highly recommend these evenings 👍

Not been here for a couple of years, so much has changed. Sunday dinner was something special, topped with a roaring fire & a friendly atmosphere. A welcome haven on a wet day, definitely will be back.

First visit, sensational food, wonderful service and a very friendly atmosphere. Am delighted to recommend this place and we’ll be back

First visit, sensational food, wonderful service and a very friendly atmosphere. Am delighted to recommend this place and we’ll be back

Lovely country pub. Good range of bears. Log fire. Very friendly and helpful staff. Dogs welcome. Large garden with country views.

a cracking local pub for a quick drink and night out good drink selection on the bar and outside on the night in question. good friendly atmosphere and an easy pub to get too

Lovely bar staff, amazing food, cozy country pub 💕

We had an amazing meal at The Golden Eagle, a lovely country pub. Everything was cooked perfectly and presented beautifully. We tried the ‘Festive Burger’ and the ‘Chicken and Chips’ - both were faultless. The chicken was unbelievably tender and the burger so generously filled and flavourful. We loved everything about it!

Wow what an amazing Sunday lunch! Perfectly cooked beef and duck as well as delicious sides and huge homemade Yorkshire puddings. We will be back soon!

Came in for drinks New Year’s Eve with a few friends, the place was decorated beautifully!! It was so lovely to see a small village pub so busy. There were 2 young ladies working that night, the one serving the food and the girl behind the bar. I’ve never seen somebody run food so quickly while still being attentive to the customers. Also, the girl behind the bar (the one with the tattoos) I was amazed at how quickly she had drinks flying out, so everyone was served as soon as they arrived. Despite the lack of staff, these 2 were amazing. The food looked good too! Will be returning!

My family had a wonderful Christmas gathering today at The Golden Eagle. The food was delicious, and the festive Christmas Market along with live music added to the cheerful atmosphere. What truly made the day special, though, was the warm, attentive service from the staff and management. Their hospitality made our celebration unforgettable—thank you!

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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!!

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.

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!

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!

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..

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..

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!

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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 🍀⭐️🍀

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!)

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!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

Lovely cosy pub, delicious food and great service!

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!

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.

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.

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.