Heron On The Ford in Wokingham

Meat can be a bit too rare for me. Not sure if there is an option for more well done. Staff are great. Service is great. Atmosphere is good. Great patio area in the good weather.

Just revisited the Heron for lunch, had a lovely meal in lovely surroundings, staff couldn't have been more friendly, helpful and accommodating...it really is a great place.

Having spent £80 ( on drinks and chips) should you wish to share a little cake with friends for your six year olds birthday you will be charged a fee. The staff were very sweet and embarrassed to report a fee that was £30 reduced to £15 was applicable if we were too eat the cake that I’d brought for my son, his brother and family friends to celebrate. They mentioned they were on strict instructions from the clearly very greedy owner. We had to take 5 children aged 6 and under outside to the car park to return when finished as they obviously all wanted the cake we were forbidden to eat!! Never have I had such a situation usually a restaurant fridges and serves it with kindness!! Crazy!!! Such a shame for what I thought was a friendly family pub! Avoid for birthday celebrations and overpriced drinks and food and greedy owners!!

Nice surprise location a short walk from friends’ house in Woodley. Food was excellent with good menu choices.

We ordered our Sunday dinner in advance, the roasts ordered were excellent, other food ordered from main menu were great too. All food came out as required with no issues. Great teamwork from all the staff very polite, we will be back in the near future.

Loved it. First visit and not the last. Starters and mains were excellent!

Such a lovely team. Really making everyone welcome on a busy Easter Sunday. A big family day so wouldn’t choose to visit on this type of public holiday again as we needed a quieter place. Food very good and served hot.

Went for Easter sunday roast. Vegetables were a little al dente for us, but the meat and potatoes were lovely. Wheelchair user, we were taken all the way through the tables to a corner one which proved difficult to get out of after when the restaurant was full. Had to move diners. Had advised we were bringing a power chair and needed a good clear accessible table . Just to feedback that it could have been more accessible as its a large restaurant area. Service was very good and efficient

Service I couldn’t fault, always had somebody coming to check if we needed anything which I thought was good. The food however massively let it down. Most of us ordered a roast, and those that ordered lamb roast had more fat than meat on their plate. Yorkshire puddings were tough, not enough veg. The cauliflower cheese however was a very nice touch and tasty. I felt it was overpriced though. Those who ordered other dishes on the table really enjoyed their food so if I return I’ll be avoiding the roasts.

Food is very overpriced for the quality and portion size. The pub itself is very nice.

Food was good but took ages to arrive.

Party of 12 for my Dads 90th birthday on Sunday. Everything was amazing and the Service was great. We were looked after so well and wanted for nothing. We mostly all had different dishes and every single one was top level in every way. Can't wait to go back!!! Thank you so much for making our Celebration special :))

We had another lovely meal at the Heron on the Ford at the weekend. The food and service is always to a high standard, it never lets us down. This pub is always our #1 for special occasions

You will find it hard to get a better place to eat or drink..The ambience is delightful along with the food and staff. Warm fires in the winter months or enjoy peaceful outdoor countryside seating in the summer, with a ford close by for the children to paddle in. Also very dog friendly. 10/10

the team were wonderful as always. we had a guide dog with us, and he was brought a bowl of water and welcomed as warmly as the humans. Food was superb. Specials are always the BEST. thank you.

First time visit. Lovely food, freshly made with a warm and friendly service from the staff. Katsu scotch eggs were epic! Also have a good children’s menu (freshly cooked bolognese was demolished by my granddaughter). Space for kids to run around outside but the play area wasn’t usable as it needs a proper clean (maybe better in summer). We will be back!

Elegí cenar allí para celebrar un cumpleaños. Explicado al personal que la tabla asignada por ventanilla era borrador y si podíamos movernos. Nos dijeron que no era posible a pesar de que había una mesa vacante a nuestro lado. Tuvimos que correr las cortinas nosotros mismos para minimizar el proyecto. La oferta de 2 cursos por 20 £. 00 no tenía un plato vegetariano y cuando se le preguntó, se le dijo que un plato vegetariano se podía seleccionar en el menú principal, pero no se incluiría en el £ 20. 00 oferta. Uno de nuestros miembros seleccionó 2 estados vegetarianos como el principal. Diez minutos después le dijeron que solo quedaba un plato vegetariano (esto fue a las 7 . 30 pm! ) por lo que no podía tenerlo como principal. ¡Uno de nuestro grupo pidió un arrancador de caballa que estaba crudo! Cuando esto fue señalado al personal, no hubo disculpas ya que el plato se llevó. Después de este servicio inútil general decidimos cancelar nuestro pedido de comida, pagar las bebidas y salir. Los propietarios necesitan entender que la gente elige cenar fuera para tener un evento agradable y feliz y no se les hace sentir que están siendo difíciles. También necesitan reconocer las necesidades de la creciente comunidad vegetariana y vegana. Adicionalmente , en el clima actual de costo de vida para sus clientes y negocios, necesitan asegurarse de que su personal brinde un servicio atento y complaciente a sus clientes con la esperanza de que regresen y además recomienden su negocio. He compartido esta terrible experiencia con amigos y definitivamente no volveremos.

Always friendly, great service and the food on the Specials menu is always tremendous

Great pub good selection of beer and wine really good food well worth a try

A beautiful location with great varied daily specials- so lucky to have this pub close by - great service even though it was a busy evening- most of us ordered off the special menu and it was excellent 👌

Just popped in for a spot of lunch and was pleasantly surprised with the offering. We both had the pork schnitzel and it was lovely 😍

We had a great Sunday lunch at the Heron. I ordered the confit duck leg with pasta which was delicious and my husband had the half rack of ribs which never falls below expectations. For dessert I had the affogato which was perfect - piping hot espresso, ice cream and two melt in the mouth home baked shortbread cookies. My husband had the apple and cinnamon pie which was also first class. The food is always good at the Heron. The staff are welcoming and the service is excellent. Thoroughly recommend and we will of course be back.

A very busy Sunday service, with not enough staff, which resulted in a slow service. Also, we were seated by the men’s toilets, which weren’t heated and let a draught out every time the door was opened. An improvement would be to build a 1.5m tall panel that separates the door from the table, thus eliminating the draught.

Food was great as usual.the band side project was very good as well.we had a great night!!

Not sure why this place has such a high rating…Went there for lunch and ordered some wraps and a side of mac and cheese. The food took over half an hour to come out and it was freezing cold. The mac and cheese had no cheese in it- it just seemed to be pasta mixed with cream. The food tasted awful, especially for the price. Spoons has better quality food for half the price and better service so save your money!!

The food is usually good but unfortunately this time we were disappointed. The pork I had was quite dry and the cheese and spring onion pie my wife had was bland. That said, we will return.

Nice pub by the ford. Went for Sunday lunch. Good selection of food and drink. Very friendly service. Would definitely return.

A very friendly and warm welcoming pub, nice selection of beverages and food. Ample parking to the rear of the premises, with an outdoor seating area. Ideal for families and dog friendly. Well worth a visit

So much better than it used to be!! Adding to this, took an old and treasured friend for dinner last night. Was so pleasant! Food was delicious and the set menu offered great choice and value. Staff were charming. Really happy!

La comida aquí es ridículamente sobrepreciosa para lo que se obtiene. Una cena asada de £ 22 debería ser algo especial, pero en su lugar, la carne era un corte de mala calidad, las porciones eran diminutas, y solo me dieron unas tres papas asadas. Para empeorarlo, el queso de coliflor —algo que debería venir como lado estándar— tuvo que ser compartido con otros que también ordenaron un asado. Eso es simplemente extraño. El servicio fue igual de decepcionante. El personal era poco complaciente, bordeando la grosería, y no mostró interés en hacer la experiencia agradable.

We enjoyed a fantastic menu on Valentine's evening. The fires were burning and the restaurant was wonderfully decorated. The service was amazing and the staff were very helpful and knowledgeable.

We enjoyed a very nice Sunday lunch at the Heron on the Ford , the atmosphere was great and all the staff were very helpful and friendly.Well done to the whole team and thanks for a lovely time 😊 Michele & Gordon

Good food and good beer 🍺 what more can you ask for. I know! a unique location. A popular pub that can get very busy lunch times!

Probé THOTF como no podía entrar en nuestro pub favorito. Fish & Chips, que desafortunadamente fue muy decepcionante... el pescado estaba bien, pero cubierto de una masa muy desagradable, empapada y espesa, las papas fritas ahora son papas fritas congeladas básicas. He tenido este plato aquí antes y el pescado era espeso, rebozado ligero y crujiente y acompañado con patatas fritas cortadas gruesas de una calidad decente. Por £ 17 por persona esperábamos algo mejor. Para añadir insulto a la lesión nos cobraron de más en 2 artículos y cuando solo hay 6 artículos en la factura esto no fue muy bueno y por suerte lo comprobamos. No volverá por comida.

We are never disappointed with everything that the Heron serve up, from the service which is always excellent along with food. Well done happy Christmas see you on the 27th

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Excellent meal. We meet up as a family every year just before Xmas and this is the third time we have done so at Heron on the Ford (even though we are not local). Service was absolutely spot on, friendly and we were well accommodated in our own "area" (there were 15 of us). Very highly recommended - plates all clear which is a great sign of a good meal !

We had a lovely Christmas dinner here last week for a small work christmas do. The food was delicious, really friendly staff and a beautiful pub. Would recommend and will definitely go again, a real find! Lots of parking (at the back of the pub as well as in the front). Thank you so much!

There is a warm ambience to this place. Lovely, friendly staff. I love it!

Staff were very friendly and the food was delicious

First visit. Delicious. 4 of us, we ordered a 5th meal as we all wanted to try the venison. So glad we did, it’s delicious. Fabulous service. Will definitely be back again!

Never been to The Heron on the Ford although local. But attended a wake. Nice place, food excellent.

Great traditional pub- roaring fire, with super friendly staff and good beers offered.

Fantástico pub para almorzar, he estado varias veces durante el último año y dos veces en diciembre, una para un despertar de amigos y la otra una comida de despedida con mi hijo antes de que emigrara a los Estados Unidos. En cada ocasión el personal era genial y la comida muy buena, el ambiente, el ambiente y la calidad general era genial y es el tipo de lugar al que quieres volver.

What a lovely meal we had at the Heron on Saturday 30th November. Such engaging staff, particularly Kerry who served us. We are so lucky to have this pub within walking distance of our house

Since my friend lives nearby, we happened to find this pub. I didn’t expect the food to be such a pleasant surprise. I think their slow cooked pork belly is the best I’ve ever had in England. The layer of pork skin was incredibly crispy, but not the hard kind that makes your teeth feel like they’re going to break. Plus, they added mustard to the mashed potatoes, giving it a unique flavour that I really liked. The Fish and Chips came with tartare sauce that had large chunks of pickles in it, which really elevated the texture and flavour. Highly recommend!

We had a lovely lunch on Sunday. The food is great (portions not too huge!) and we were beautifully looked after by our server, who was very jolly and helpful.

Fabulous all round. Great food. Nice choice on menu and specials. Great service. Great ambience. Really enjoyed my first visit and we were very well looked after and nothing too much trouble. Can highly recommend a visit

Friendly staff & very good service. Thankyou.

Just been to a wake. These guys really looked after us. Loads of great food, excellent service and a lovely atmosphere. Just the perfect place.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch with our family. Food was great and the service was very good too.

Delicious food! Outstanding venison

Fabulous roast dinner to celebrate mum's 82nd birthday. We had a lovely quiet corner as requested, and dietary requirements were catered for without a problem. Kerry, our waitress, was great .

Lovely pub/restaurant next to a ford (no surprises there!) Plenty of parking, ambient music, friendly staff, delicious food, open fire. What is there not to like? A large walk-in group arrived just before us (we had pre-booked) so a slightly longer wait for our food than we expected but we were given some complimentary nuts to keep us going and, when the food did arrive, it was definitely worth the wait!

lovely food, relaxing atmospher

Lovely and cosy atmosphere, efficient & friendly staff made our visit that bit more special. Food was cooked to perfection from beef to fish & everything in between! Thank you Steve & all the staff!

Never disappointed. This is a semi regular pub for us to visit as we can go for a nice dog walk first and build up an appetite. The food has never disappointed, quality and portion size are good and the specials menu changes regularly. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Zero to complain about

Great experience with friendly staff

Great place to eat. Staff brilliant and food superb .... Loved it.

This is a very very nice place. The food is fantastic, and there is real ale on tap (kept very well, by the way. Not overly expensive. Attentive table service. Highly recommended.

Great food, great building, great everything, couldn't recommend it more

Gran ubicación y una gran mejora recientemente en la calidad de la comida, espero volver pronto! El servicio fue rápido para

Well worth the detour, especially if you like watching the odd car braving the Ford 😁

Stunning pub, warm friendly and great food.

Fui con un grupo de 18 amigos un viernes por la noche. El nuevo menú era genial y el entretenimiento en vivo era fantástico. El personal era muy atento, así que sin duda volveremos a este lugar y lo recomendaría encarecidamente.

We had a cracking family get together for Sunday lunch. Lovely food a real “ service with a smile”.

Muy pobre en general. Tuve cordero asado - el cordero era horrible muy graso y casi nada de ello. Se olvidaron de servir a mi marido principal y por eso tuvo que esperar a que esto se cocinara. Las porciones de los niños en £ 7. 50 son pequeños. El queso de coliflor era precioso. También muy caro. No regresaremos.

Un pub abierto muy grande con un aparcamiento similarmente grande. El servicio fue encantador, amable e informal. Disfruté de mi doble hamburguesa con queso con patatas fritas, aunque podrían haber hecho con estar más caliente. Todos en nuestra mesa tenían porciones muy generosas de una variedad de platos. Una amplia variedad de deliciosos postres para elegir. Buena relación calidad-precio.

I visited on a Sunday. Great attentive service. I had roast pork, with crisp crackling and fresh veg, extra gravy was given without having to ask. My elderly mother enjoyed the fish cakes. Speedy cheerful service throughout, thanks :)

As always, we very much enjoyed our family meal at The Heron. Amazing food, great service from Steve, fun to be had. Already looking forward to our next visit. Thank you all

First visit and most impressed. Plenty of car parking spaces, a good menu & friendly efficient staff. Will definitely go back there.

First visit loved it will be returning

First visit loved it will be returning

Amazing atmosphere inside and outside this pub. Great place to take friendly dogs and children. There is a second larger car park just past the pub itself.

Amazing atmosphere inside and outside this pub. Great place to take friendly dogs and children. There is a second larger car park just past the pub itself.

Really tasty food and excellent service as always.

Excellent friendly service and really tasty food. Great choices on the menu. The Silver Bream was awesome!

Food was excellent as always. Waitress very attentive .

The HOTF is in a great location and on a sunny day has a fab outdoor area to enjoy a drink in the sunshine. Unfortunately for me I found the food very underwhelming and slightly overpriced for what feels like microwaved pub grub. The interior is inviting and cosy and the facilities are very clean. The pub is also dog friendly and the general vibe is very laid back and relaxed.

An excellent meal with superb service from Steve and the young lady that also assisted . Only disappointment was that we couldn’t sit outside due to being a party of 10.

I came to the heron on the ford on Sunday the 1st September and it was honestly the worst dinner iv ever had. It was busy and we ordered a roast dinner. We paid 50 pound for it and when it came there was hardly anything on the plate, now I don’t know if they were running out of food because of how busy it was but that’s not the point. You shouldn’t take someone’s order if you don’t have anything left. It was also a 45 minute wait. I didn’t like it the first time I came but I gave in and decided to go for the roast, Worst experience I will not be eating here again it’s disgusting how they charge you that much for this. The service is awful there miserable, unfriendly And make you feel unwelcome

Always love the food and service here

Visited bank holiday Monday after a walk around the local area. We were very well looked after and the waitress even offered to keep my meal warm as I was feeding my son on a nearby sofa when our food came. Lovely friendly atmosphere, the food was fab and beer well looked after. Will definitely be back!

lovely pub, very friendly staff & good menu selection

The food here is phenomenal! The chicken burger is so tasty it’s unreal. Even the bun is heavenly with thick pretzel-like dough- I wish I knew where they get them from 😊 slightly expensive but worth the price

This is a local pub to me and we’ve not had the best service in the past. We thought we would give it another try today. I’m afraid we won’t be back. Staff are so unwelcoming. You almost feel like it’s an inconvenience for you wanting to order food and for them to serve you. It’s such an easy thing to get right especially with so much competition in the area. The starter nachos were a tiny tiny portion. Really not good value at all. Please offer your staff some training in customer service. A friendly smile goes a long way……

Great menu and the food was excellent. Service very helpful professional and friendly. Lovely garden with a play area which my 7yo nephew liked.

My friend and I had lunchlast week. We had excellent service, the food and the beer were excellent, and we loved the ambiance of the bar.

Food can be a little slow on some visits but always absolutely lovely servers and who acknowledge that, nice atmosphere and the food is really tasty.

Met up with a walking group for lunch. Decided to have a selection of starters as opposed to a main course. They were all very good but the saddle of sole was outstanding. Well done to all concerned with the preparation and delivery of the food.

Always a pleasure to go there, although there was a mixup on the menus presented to us, which meant we didn't get part of a dish we ordered.

Lovely food, good service,we thoroughly enjoyed our lunch.Thank you.

Delighted to be taken to this pub, close to where friends live. What a find! The location is memorable with the ford so close, there was plenty of parking, the food (for a party of eight) was considered excellent. Congratulations to Steve for some excellent service, all with a smile; and the chef/proprietor is to be congratulated.

Excellent food and service at this fabulous pub. The menu is always varied and the 'specials' are delicious 😋

It may have been an unusually bad night for Chef, but his burger meat was dry and tasteless. I couldn't eat it.

Amazing customer service. Fish menu tasty and light but sufficient. We will definitely be back

Unfortunately a nice place near the ford/ river with a good outdoor area but the service is awfully slow, and we would told over an hour wait for food at dinner time?! You can’t run an establishment that way if your kitchen can’t cope with that many orders coming in. You may as well close it down if that’s the case as you’ll lose customers. Or not serve food and just serve drinks. So not worth making the effort to come here, I don’t recommend it. Food was pretty average too, and they also ran out of quite a few menu items too.

A pleasant Sunday lunch in this pub by the ford. It's a lovely location. The food was good and the service was excellent.

An old pub that was voted up by a new owner 5-6 years ago. Good food and good service when we had lunch here. Also outdoor seating.

Fabulous food served by cheerful and attentive staff.