New Inn in South Oxfordshire

Really friendly country pub, nice selection of drink. Lovely location with a big beer garden. Great for the warmer weather!

Really delicious food in a nicely furnished traditional pub. Lovely, warm, courteous service. Veggie curry was especially good - how do they make tofu taste that good? Very impressed, will be back soon. Car park a decent size too.

Lovely setting in the garden, very very friendly service and good quality home cooked pub food. Baked Camembert to share and fajitas for mains. Good selection of beers and sensible pricing. All in all a very enjoyable evening and dinner

Had a lovely Sunday Lunch in this wonderful British Pub. The Bar area was homily with a roaring fire and the Dining room warm and cosy on this cold and miserable day. Both wife and self (Pork for Her, Beef for me) agreed best Sunday Lunch ever with ample roast potatoes (always a plus for me) and carrots ,parsnips, cauliflower cheese and mange tout (usually a bit non descript but these were done with bacon bits - delicious) and lovely gravy. Great chocolate brownie for pud and a lovely pint of Guiness (perfect head) to compliment it. Highly recommended.

We stayed on New Years Eve with our dog at short notice and it was perfect! Gorgeous Pub, fab room and Dora was brilliant! Thank you, will be back!

Lovely atmosphere. Food very good. Staff friendly and helpful. We had the fish and chips. Fish cooked perfectly.

What a gem of a place! Dora could not do enough for us and we even had a room upgrade (just because it was available). The room was fabulous. Spacious and airy with a comfy bed and lovely bathroom. We ate in the restaurant that evening and had a lovely meal. Breakfast the next morning was also really good. Fantastic, friendly service... we will definitely be back.

We had a 2 night stay in the Champagne room that had a walk-in shower which was great. The room was very clean with tea and coffee available. The restaurant food and service was good other than the fish chips left a lot to be desired. Breakfast was very good and great choices. The wedding food and service was excellent nothing to much bother they made it a great day for the couple.

Met up with family of 12 on a Sunday - welcoming and social distancing was spot on, but nowhere near as good as the food WOW - they do a mean roast. It is without doubt the best I have had - ever! The presentation and service was there to match. The sweet menu was just as good. I will definitely be going there again - just a shame I live so far away. Well done to the management and staff there - keep it up. See you VERY soon!

Highly recommend a visit to this beautiful country pub and restaurant. The food was excellent and the staff were so helpful and friendly it really left a mark. I went with my wife and son and we all had something different to eat and it was all excellent. The food was absolutely beautiful and we will definitely visit next time we are down that way. The landlady, Dora, really knows how to set the scene for an enjoyable evening. Her influence on the menu to be commended. Thank you so much all at The New Inn.

Great service. Less than a minute waiting at the bar whilst being served. Absolutely brilliant. Had a great time, will definitely be back again at the local.

Just had lunch at the New Inn. It's clear that the staff had spent lockdown cleaning, painting, gardening and making the pub generally spotless … even the loos had been done! It’s my first meal out since lockdown ended, and was a little concerned as I was taking my elderly and quite frail parents out. I called up beforehand and arranged a table outside if the weather was good, or an isolated inside table if it wasn't. I needn't have worried as the precautions they take go far above and beyond what I was expecting. Loads of sanitiser points and we saw staff use them regularly. We had to text our contact details to a telephone number, which I thought was a neat touch. I hadn’t been here for well over a year, but it was nice to be recognised and remembered. Took advantage of the sunny weather and sat outside ... garden was really lovely, tables spaced at comfortable intervals ... grass was neatly trimmed. Garden furniture seemed to be recently oiled teak. Hanging baskets with flowers. I thought it looked as though someone took great pride in the garden … lawn was neat and tidy with a selection of shrubs and mature trees. There was a kids play area, but it was roped off (coronavirus). I’m not sure the last reviewer and I went to the same pub? Food was hot and tasty - decent pub grub with some interesting dishes you wouldn’t expect. I couldn’t spell it (or pronounce it either apparently!), but I seriously loved the Polish dumplings wrapped in cabbage, and my parents both enjoyed their burger and larb gai. Service was quick and very friendly. It's nice to be going out again!

The garden needs to be tidied! Long grass and weeds. Not acceptable for the prices you are charging! Disappointing food considering the cost. Staff delightful though. Please consider spending some time to make the garden nice or get a gardener because it would make your guests experience much nicer!

Popped in for a drink after the New Inn was reopened post-COVID-19. Very impressed by the rules and procedures put in place by Dora and the team. And the beer was in top condition as usual, will be returning to eat this week.

A wonderful welcome back and a reminder of just how good the food is! We felt safe and Dora and her staff provided flawless service.

Very Dog friendly in the bar. Good variety of food. Lovely food friendly helpful staff. Definitely will come again

We held a murder mystery dinner party for 30 guests here and it was fantastic. Dora, the host, couldn’t do enough for us- exceptionally helpful and accommodating. Food and wine were great and the venue lovely. The rooms were very nice too.

We arrived Christmas Eve afternoon with a very nice welcome. We had 5 Day stay in the Champagne Room very nice indeed.Food and hospitality from Dora and Team very good , Breakfast and Evening Meals.Great place to stay and eat to review the locals areas like Henley and Marlow.We will be back soon to stay and eat.

Absolutely first class. We arrived on Sunday lunch time in our 1930’s Vintage Riley a little chilly. We ordered the Roast Pork which was absolutely delicious. The lovely waitress even stoked the fire and moved us so we could warm up- old cars are a bit chilly in January.The service wonderful. We will definitely be back. Such a lovely little pub.

We met here for a friends Christmas evening. It was fantastic. Food was delicious and the service so friendly and helpful. Everyone enjoyed their meal. I’ve never had a bad meal here but it never seems very busy. It’s a hidden gem and well worth a visit.

Always good to be back here. They look after everyone so well and I really liked my starter of mushrooms on toast!

I stayed at The New in with my teenage daughter. We were attending a wedding at a nearby venue.The room (Chianti) was really comfortable and tastefully designed. Very quiet and relaxing, even though it was quite close to the pub bar. The bed was so comfortable I could hardly get my daughter out of it in the morning!So a lovely stay. But what really impressed me was upon realising a week or so later that I’d left my jacket hanging in the wardrobe, the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. They posted it back to me straight away.

My daughter and brother decided to try out the New Inn. It is a typical Brakespear pub but with its own style of menu.The pub has a nice" country pub" feel to it and the menu has a nice mixture of upscale pub grub. I tried my go to benchmark pub food which is a burger. This was a homemade Patty, with onion relish, Swiss cheese bacon and sauce. Very tasty and flavourful. My brother had the Chicken Fajitas which came out on a sizzling hotplate and sides of cheese,sour cream and guacamole. He said that they were very nice and helped Hime with his wine.All in all a pleasant, well priced menu and we would come back again.

A wonderful village pub and the food is amazing. However, on a personal note the breakfast beats everything else hands down

Lots of old world charm and atmosphere in this setting, served by happy, friendly staff at a reasonable price.

Decided to try out this little gem after moving to the area a few years ago. Super food and the service from the landlady was excellent. Asked for extras and received them with a smile. Great atmosphere.

Exceptional attention to detail made our stay at Kidmore End a highlight of our two week driving tour of the UK. English charm at its best; we were made so comfortable that we were able to completely relax and enjoy ourselves in this beautiful place. Fantastic ambience throughout and beautiful meals. And just to make the whole experience even more authentic, a local celebration took place whilst we were having dinner, which added to our enjoyment.

We visited a local farm so happened upon the New Inn completely by chance and only bacause my grandson wanted chocolate ice cream!

Family group, which to be fair was on the large side.

Despite us having to postpone our party due to illness, Dora and her team provided our family and our guests with a memorable day. They always go the extra mile, and our guests remarked on how the food appeared hot for each guest at each table, despite there being 40 of us there. They helped our children plan a few surprises too. If you want a party - go here!

Another one of Breakspears pub walks and on the occasion the New Inn was booked for lunch at 1pm. We arrived early at 12.45 and were greeted by a friendly member of staff who showed us to our table and drinks were ordered and promptly delivered. At 1pm the food order was placed and then it all went wrong...... 45 minutes later I enquired about our order.....it was being plated......another 15 minutes later it arrived! 1 burger and chips etc, looked good and a decent portion.... 3 Thia stir fried chicken.....portions that were just about starter size....3-4 tiny pieces of chicken with rice.... very tasty but not worth the amount we were charged. Very disappointed. We decided not to bother with desert as we couldn't wait any longer. The waitress did deduct the drinks off the bill as a gesture. If only we had been kept informed. If there is a delay please tell your guests whats going on. The only other niggle is the door to the garden which was immediately behind us. Children using the garden continuously leaving the door open. At least I had something to do while I was waiting for food!

My wife and I stopped for midweek lunch. The lady in charge Nikki gave us a very warm welcome and looked after us very well. The food was excellent,my wife had the Vegetarian Wellington which was beautifully prepared . I settled for a cheese sandwich which was also good. Thanks to the team we will return!

Friendly efficient service and a great atmosphere!

Visited the New Inn with family last weekend. The staff were very friendly, really helpful & very flexible, particularly in regards to our toddlers dining requirements!! The rooms are comfortable, dining & bars nice and cosy . If you are considering a stay in the area, I would recommend considering this pub.

A proper village pub, with great food and fantastic staff; no request is too much trouble. Families are made to feel really welcome, the Sunday lunch is excellent, booking is essential as it gets really busy - always a good sign.

Popped in whilst out walking with the dog for Sunday lunch. I had checked out previously if they were dog friendly and they were honestly very happy for dogs to be there and treated them with a few extras just before our meal arrived.

Like many people we find the preparation of a nice Chrismas Lunch is hard work and can lead to lack of family harmony in the kitchen. So when my daughter and her husband suggested we go out for Christmas Lunch, my wife and I readily agreed. After some research of local venues my daughter came up with a short list of three or four possibilities. None cheap but what do you expect on Christmas Day? The most expensive was the New Inn between Caversham and Henley, it promised to tick all the boxes and in the event it did! Set in a small village in what was once the local village pub. Recently updated to include a good restaurant and an adjacent small hotel. Adequate & easy car parking

Called in for the first time for lunch with a friend. We had toasted sandwiches, man sized but we managed them and my husband had a burger. The burger tasted homemade, which always makes a difference. The burger beat him which was unusual. Very large! Nice ambiance and efficient service. Will be back!

I'm local-ish and I'd heard they'd had a bit of a refurb, so popped along on Friday night for dinner. I've always loved the bar and its been tidied up a bit, but still cosy, loads of wood everywhere and some comfortable seating. Had to wait a little while for a table in the restaurant, so had a drink. Ask good.

Stayed here for two nights while visiting l'ortolan in shinfield and the staff were fantastic.very friendly and very helpful. The room was very nice and the bed was very comfortable with a nice cosey little restaurant and bar. Would defiantly reccomend.

Comfortable room, staff friendly, breakfast very good. Room was a good size but some of the furniture was a little tired but didn’t spoil our visit.

Not been here for years, but would certainly go back and be a bit more adventurous, as we were in a hurry. Sat outside in the pleasant garden. Friendly and efficient service, but it wasn’t busy. Odd for inns in this area, as there was no fixed price lunch menu. Not a criticism as the prices were ok and meant not forced to make a wrong choice, just to save some money.

Stayed for one night in April as only a short drive to my call in Reading. Make sure you leave good time to get to Reading as it's a very busy run into town! Kidmore End is a very nice area. Good to have a walk out into the countryside (co-op shop around 20 mins walk if you need to pick up a paper). Plenty of parking at the pub. My room was enormous, very clean with a warm bathroom and powerful shower. Quite pricey for single occupancy at £110 without breakfast, though this is what you pay in this area. Food and beer were alright but service in the restaurant could have been quicker. The lady was rushed off her feet and it became quite busy on the evening. Could definitely justify taking on an extra body I reckon.

We visit the New Inn on a lovely sunny Saturday lunchtime. There is a good sized parking area at the front.

My 1st Visit but definitely not my last.

This was a lunchtime meal, so the menu wasn't huge. This is actually a positive, as the emphasis seems to be on tasty, good value pub food rather than on an extensive menu. The portions are huge and the food is great - the baked camembert was particularly good. The stand out item here is the chips, which sounds stupid but it's a rarity to find chips done really well. We were lucky enough to get the table by the fire, as other tables were a little chilly whenever the door was opened. This place is very small, but has a lovely, friendly atmosphere, plus a spacious garden for a summer pub lunch. An excellent country pub.

Staff are always cheerful and nothing is too much trouble for them. It is a shame it is off the beaten track but it has a fantastic garden for children so should be busier. Food is good.

We have tried this place twice,just to make sure it was as good as the first.Sadly not,cold in the restaurant, no fire for a Sunday lunch. Both time we have visited there has only been a couple of people there,strange for a popular Sunday lunch.Now we know why,the food is hit and miss on quality & whether it is hot or not.Staff was friendly enough and the price was average for the quality.Would we go again?i think twice is enough.

We had the pleasure of staying at The New Inn last night (21/10/17) - we have the most wonderful warm welcome by Dora who is such a lovely person and made us feel very at home. Our room was the Champagne room (all rooms are named after a drink - great idea)...the room was beautiful - spacious, clean, massive comfortable bed - amazing huge huge walk in shower - double sinks just glorious overlooking the gardens. Not a sound to be heard as well - so peaceful. Tea/Coffee making facilities. We had a lovely drink in the bar next to the log fire - our only wish was that we could stay one more night as went to a party and didn't have time during our stay to have dinner. Breakfast was stunning so very much looking forward to returning for a second stay with dinner this time.

Local restaurant and have never had a bad meal. Large portions, hot and delicious. Service first class, staff cannot do enough for you. Has a dish for every taste. Dora and her team are just fab. Well worth a visit. Also really reasonable considering where it is situated.

Good food and service large portions.none of this big plates small portions huge prices rubbish.just good old honest food.unlike so many other places not too far away.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Friendly staff, spotlessly clean room. Lovely breakfast, nice beer garden

Regretably no comimos allí en la noche, pero si el desayuno que era genial era tan bueno como la comida que sirven en las tardes sería una invitación para

Encantador Village Inn, en un agradable entorno tranquilo pueblo. Aproximadamente 15 minutos en el centro de Reading. Buena comida de un menú pequeño y muy buen servicio. La habitación estaba muy bien para nuestra corta estancia, bastante básico pero tenía todo lo que necesitábamos.

El New Inn es un alojamiento encantador situado en un bonito pueblo muy tranquilo. Este es un lugar muy acogedor y nada es demasiado problema. La comida estaba riquísima y no-pub, pero más sofisticado. Tuvimos la habitación "champán" wow una habitación preciosa con un cuarto...

6 Mothering visitamos para comer el domingo. Excelente comida, muy generosas porciones y un servicio encantador de 3 camareras. Muy agradable poder reservar una mesa cuando selecciona y no un "set" de estar como en otros lugares. Sin duda lo recomiendo!

We tried the New Inn for the first time last Friday and were left very impressed.It was a cold evening so we were pleased to find there were a couple of fires in the restaurant to keep us warm.It has a nice homely feel about the place.The place was a little quiet for a Friday evening but that didn't bother us one bit.The service was excellent.The menu had plenty of variety.The lamb dish was very well presented although the lamb itself was a little too chewy in places, otherwise very nice.Average prices for two people, two courses with drinks - £57.00 - no service charge :-)Overall a very nice evening.Would recommend and return one day.

Stayed here for one night on business. Whilst my room was by the road then noise essential excessive. Rooms were clean, well equipped and I even had biscuits with my kettle! Plenty of towels, decent size TV and free wifi! Staff were friendly and very helpful. I'd certainly stay here again.

Lovely pub. Modern, well decorated with more than one atmospheric fire and friendly and helpful staff. The food was fantastic (both for the vegetarians and meat eaters in the group). The staff were flexible about breakfast and very accommodating. The rooms are very comfortable and very spacious with even an outside area in my room which would be lovely in summer. Very quiet and cosy and a really great place to go! There is a spacious garden so in summer it would be a fab place to take children as there is play equipment out there too.

Selected late for business stop in area. Good value for money so gave it a go.Staff were warm and friendly and this is a pub/ restaurant . 10/10Pub looked nice and seemed to be popular as a restaurant but I didn't eat there as late arriving . Room I had was large and adequate, a little tired around the edges but clean and fine for my stay with the usual offerings. 7/10Breakfast was superb along with the service . 10/10All in all a good value option for a night stop off. I would defo try the restaurant if a wanted to eat dinner. So much better than a travel lodge option.

This family pub, situated in the village at Kidmore End, serves a small selection of ales, wines and other refreshments and good wholesome food.My preference is for roast beef to be served medium rare, which was not the case on this occasion; the portions were small - an extra slice (beef) would not have gone amiss however, the roast potatoes where perfect - crispy on the outside and soft inside. A good selection of freshly prepared vegetables was also offered.The custard served with the dessert was light and runny - not thick.

We stayed here for a night and thought it was good value for money. The rooms aren't big but are comfortable enough, it was clean and staff were very attentive. The biggest downside was the road noise if you wanted to leave the window open, it is next to a rather busy road. Once you close the window, you can barely hear anything.Breakfast was very good too.

we are traveling by bicycle with the family. A glass of cider in the backyard is perfect ! Tables , playground and a lot of soace for children.

Always amazing service, good pub food and leave every time feeling happy. This is a local pub to us so we visit often for a drink and bar snacks or for dinner on a Friday or Saturday night.

Good food, nice selection of wine (red and white) and really friendly service! The place is very quiet and peaceful..you need to try If you are looking for something relaxing in the middle of nowhere

Good food with friendly efficient service. Nice bar with reasonable of choice of beers. Seating area outside in the garden looked fine but we did not go out since it was raining. Good value

Called here for lunch on our way to picking up the African Queen at Maple Durham and have to say that we were very impressed.The inside of the building has low ceilings and is very quaint and the food is well present and tasty.The lunch menu has a good selection and is cooked to order so is very fresh and has that home-cooked taste rather than the bland meals that some pubs serve at lunchtime.The staff were polite, helpful and efficient. We opted to eat in the bar area although we could have been accommodated in the restaurant and served the same menu at the same price.A really great find!

Popped in half way through a long walk. Muddy boots no issue. Excellent pint of Brakespears to accompany a top notch steak sandwich and memorable chips. Rest of the party also ate off lunchtime sandwich menu and all more than happy with what they had ordered. Friendly and efficient service.

Late Sunday lunch for 4. Absolutely lovely.. Great wine, Great Food, Great Atmosphere! Nice walk from Sonning Common to the pub. Would highly recommend!

After being refused lunch service at THE REFORMATION, fifteen of us walked down the road to THE NEW INN and were welcomed by their delightful staff and yummy menu! We ordered a range of appetisers, hot dishes, and beverages, and everyone was happy and full when we departed, We'll definitely be coming back on next year's visit and would recommend it highly to anyone rambling by!

Dined here for lunch on a Saturday with a big group of friends – 15 in all – and we all found the place charming and scrumptious. The menu embraced the British classics, and I had a great steak and kidney pudding. My wife chose the medley of mushrooms served on brioche. I can recommend both.We found the pub impeccably run with fresh beer and great service. The size of our party did not deter the staff, and all the food arrived hot and fresh.I visited here about a year ago, and it looks like New Inn has new management. They're doing very well.

Visited the New Inn again as it is now our favourite place to eat. Consistent great quality food, served quickly.The plum and apple pie with custard is amazing.Looking forward to our next visit.

I went with a friend for the Groupon offer and was pleasantly surprised as it is a lovely old public house with traditional décor, stone floor, open fires etc... It was rather empty apart from a couple of locals but then we had the full attention from the staff and they were very attentive nothing was too much trouble and very friendly. The wine included in the offer was rather nice considering the offer included a starter each and then main course for £22 for the pair of us. I had the asparagus, my friend had the soup I had the Thai beef salad and my friend had the chicken sandwich with really chunky home-made chips - we both agreed that it was lovely.I shall be returning with the husband possibly the kids, obviously the Groupon offer is to showcase the pub as the industry is struggling - save our good old British pubs!

We are on holiday in UK staying in Reading. We were driving back from Milton Keynes and decided to stop at the pub for lunch. It s not the normal type pub but a bit more formal. White tablecloths etc, extremely polite and helpful staff. We had a meal of tapas. Absolutely delicious. Highly recommended...

Eaten here several times for all kinds of occasions from birthday parties to mothers day,always welcoming friendly staff.food is always fantastic.

Disappointing meal which was overpriced. My vegetables in a parcel was unattractively presented and not very appetising. The place was cold especially when sitting beside a draughty window! It is such a shame because the place is lovely.

The quintessential English Village Pub - although this one is actually owned by the villagers themselves!Very good English Food, we particularly enjoyed the Steak Pudding.Good variety of dishes on the menu. Lovely old Pub,beams etc.Draught ales and good wine list.First visit for quite a while - but will definitely go again soon!

Bought a Groupon voucher tried to book on numerous occasion!!!Did not return any calls and now to do not want to honour their deal finding rubbish excuses. Not surprise that the place look a shamble if they can commit to their own deal made on their on terms to advertise their business, this us a flop marketing speaking.

We took 2 friends to this lovely country pub , we all thoroughly enjoyed it the staff were very friendly .We sat in the restaurant area with the soft music playing in the background it was very pleasant . The food was excellent I can highly recommend the rib eye steak . Fab ..

Came here for lunch with the groupon deal.The restaurant was surprisingly empty for a Friday lunch maybe it's because of the location.We were given the menu and was advised by the male waiter the groupon deal includes a starter and main course upto the value as per voucher. We had to pay the difference if the menu choice exceeds the value. We were also advised the wine offered can be exchanged for beer at no extra cost. The starters arrived plentiful and beautifully plated. The mains was reasonably nice but I must highlight the guinea fowl was very dry and a bit well done. Only one dessert was ordered - passion fruit creme brûlée. I have eaten this in many restaurants this is the most disappointing one - it was thick and stodgy and had a slimy after taste. It's a shame the black coffee was weak and could not clean my palate.We got the bill and was surprisingly shocked we were charged for the beer. I called the male waiter and asked why we were charged for this he said usually we don't charge for beer when exchanging for wine but does not understand why the manager insisted it should be added to our bill. Surely we should be told before getting this surprise. I asked to speak to the manager he said she left what a coincidence. I reiterated I will not pay for the beer as we were told it can be exchanged at no cost. I felt sorry for the waiter but surely the manager should be onsite.Pity this little issue has spoilt our lunch and I doubt we will return.

We have been here a few times. The food is consistently high quality, tasty and suitable for a family celebration. However, it is reasonably priced and we have also turned up in walking boots and eaten in the bar . The staff are very cheerful and friendly and the service is good too.

We have been having sunday lunch here for quite some time and it is always excellent--both service and food.-- a rare combination these days Often take friends who enjoy as much as we do. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Dora is a star and a wonderful host

I stayed here for 1 night in September for business and what a lovely little find it was. This pub with rooms is set in a quiet little village just a few miles from Reading. It looks like your typical country pub from the outside. Inside I found a warm, friendly welcome, a cosy pub/restaurant and a lovely modern room. The rooms all have their own name and come with comfy bed, lovely bathroom with walk in shower. Tea making facilities and biscuits (alway important! ) was welcomed. Being in a village its very peaceful and the restaurant food was fabulous, no need to go out. Staff were really friendly and welcoming and the price very reasonable compared to local prices. Why stay at some large chain hotel where you are just another face when you can find lovely little places like this.

New management and chef. Good food and wine, worth visiting.

We viisted this restaurant with a Groupon Voucher the night after it changed ownership. I would describe the food as high quality pub food, however,the menu was varied and the quality of the food was excellent, my wife particularly enjoyed the liver and bacon. The new management appeared to be trying hard to please their clientele and we will defintely return.

The restuarant appeared to be up and coming but our experiance with a party of 9 was very disappointing. The service was dreadful as we had to wait 1.5 hours to be served. this was eventually explained away as they had not received one of our orders in the kitchen. We were told many times before we were eventually served that our meals were being plated. I think this was probably correct as the food we received tasted as though it had all been reheated before the final plating. The food in our opinion was not of the quality one would expect in a restuarant that display both AA and Michelin stars on its door. The lady in charge that day eventually gave us a 50% discount on our meal however when I contacted the owner she thought this was far too generous and would not have offered discount to us. She also complained that we had asked to see the chef and could not understand why we were unhappy as no-one else complained on that day. And oh the chef refused to see us!Not a good experience