Stirrups Bar & Restaurant in Bracknell Forest

This is a lovely hotel, situated in a little village. We booked for lunch , the restaurant had two areas one large by the bar and entrance with a smaller area to side. We were sat near the kitchen door, service was slow as only one person was taking the orders and the restaurant was busy. The menu and food were disappointing and over priced. The arricini was ok ,Fish and chips were greasy, the chips were frozen and not cooked properly. The burger was raw inside ( we assumed they would ask if we wanted rare) . The sea bass was ok though it went back as I had asked for the sauce to be on the side. We had to ask for cutlery. The staff cleared the table while I was still eating and talking . Overall this was a disappointing visit with overpriced food , poor service. It’s not a place I shall be returning to.

We stayed here as a stopover and it also happened to be my birthday. We had dinner in a cabana which was a lovely treat. The grounds are beautiful with a little pond. The service was friendly and fast! The food and drinks were all great quality. I was even treated tosurprise birthday desert! The room was lovely and clean. Breakfast in the morning was also well organised, lots of choice and enjoyed by all of us. We had a great time and would happily recommend.

Son booked us in for afternoon tea for our 24th Wedding Anniversary . Extremely friendly staff, outstanding service and amazing selection will definitely return and recommend to all

I purchased an afternoon tea voucher for a gift for my son-in-law s birthday. He went today with my daughter and was very disappointed they were given the sandwiches, cake etc but not given any drinks of any kind and couldn’t find any staff to ask, also the bread for the sandwiches tasted stale. Very disappointed as this is so unusual for Stirrups.

Stayed for 2 nights in The Stables part of the hotel. The room was spacious, clean and modern with a lovely outside seating area. Food was amazing, staff were attentive and polite. The hotel itself was very nice, very pleased with our choice, couldn’t find fault.

Visited the Stirrups for the second time on the weekend of the 18th May. What can I say, but fantastic, from the location to the quality room we had in the stables, the staff and food are second to none. We will be going back again thats for sure. One of the best hotels I have stayed in for a very long time. Keep up the good work all of the staff at the Sirrups. Fantastic time had by all of us.

Went for a family lunch and it was a terrific experience. Got to hand it to Stirrups - lovely staff, great food - they made it very memorable. Shout out to the young lads on waiter duties - you were brill.

First time here, would we go back, simple answer No. Firstly we were the only two people in the restaurant. We ordered 1 pt of Shandy and a lime & lemonade with no Ice. They arrived promptly, only with no Lime and Ice. We ordered Sunday Lunch. I asked for beef with only Yorkshire, Potatoes, cabbage, carrots and cauliflower cheese. I did not want parsnips, courgettes or any other veggies.. What arrived was No cabbage, 1 carrot, 1 huge parsnip, loads of courgettes and no roast potatoes. ! Honestly, there was only us in the entire place that had actually only ordered. How can you get it so wrong! I asked them to return it to the kitchen and get what I asked for. It came back with carrots (Half of which were raw the fork wouldn't go in them) a spoonful of cabbage (again which was virtually raw), no cauliflower cheese and it was basically cold. I gave up. The beef was grisly and chewy. My husband had cauliflower cheese 'allegedly' on his lamb it comprised of 1 measly miniscule floret, no cheese it was a joke. No apology or anything. The couple next to us ordered Beef and got Lamb!! how can a 'Chef' get it so wrong. The desert came with some sort of micro herb chucked on top. why!. A Duo of chocolate Mousse, a very bland no chocolate taste at all soggy bit of some sponge or something in the middle.. We ordered an Irish coffee. It contained the tiniest amount of whiskey ever the coffee part under the cream was completely see though and very pale bit like dishwater.. I'm Irish so I know exactly how a Jameson's Irish coffee should look and taste . and it certainly wasn't what arrived. so for £87 it was a waste of money. My advice would be go elsewhere

Fantastic stay for visiting ascot races. Super clean rooms! Friendly staff! Highly recommend the pods for dining. Bluetooth speakers add fun and laughter to dining with our super waiter Matt. Backwards and forwards from pub to pod with a smile and an extremely friendly manner. Thank you.

Had Afternoon Tea for nine people as part of a birthday celebration. Excellent food and good service in a pleasant location out in the countryside. Would definitely receommend.

Stayed here one night 2 adults, 2 children in a family room. The room was absolutely perfect, felt like the room had been recently refurbished and was a good size. We had dinner and breakfast here and the food was very good. A short hop from Windsor centre and Ascot/Lapland.

We had an excellent meal to celebrate a big birthday with all the family. The food was excellent and enjoyed by everyone. It's also worth saying that with adults and children it's always a concern that there'll be nothing for the younger children but the kids menu was perfect. Breakfast the next day was excellent too with a hot and cold buffet and cooked breakfasts to order. Thoroughly recommended.

We celebrated my Mums 90th at Stirrups and we had a wonderful time. The food and service were excellent. They set us up in the a nice alcove in the restaurant. Staff were so attentive and helpful. It was a great choice for our gathering. Thank you.

Lovely hotel, great food amazing staff and wonderful room.Not the cheapest but it is near Ascot and Im sure if you book doitect withe the hotel you could save some money, couldn't fault the place, thanks

Called in for a light lunch and we were totally surprised by the quality and quantity of the lunch we ate. We will certainly keep this venue in mind for a return visit soon :-)

What an amazing place. Staff are very attentive, the food was delicious especially when dining in one of their pods. A lovely touch was leaving a colouring pack for my children it was certainly a help while enjoying a glass of vino. Slight downside was that the plug in our bath didn't work so could not take a soak. And whilst checking out, I wasn't asked how I found my stay. However this would not stop me making another booking. WELL DONE to ALL staff, very professional, polite and even a sense of humour which is certainly refreshing. Keep up the extremely good work.

Super hotel not far from Windsor. Great gardens and staff super friendly. Lovely room overlooking the garden. Food was amazing and served swiftly. Bar was busy and great atmosphere. Within easy reach of Ascot, Marlow and Windsor this hotel is ideal with plenty of parking.

Please dont waste your time. I am a local resident and every time I go I am met with rude staff, poor service, bad food and flat drinks. Most frustrating is there inconsistent messaging around their outside sitting area - you call and they say you can’t book and then you turn up and they say you needed to book or they must priortise hotel guests “incase” they book while tables stand empty across fhe place. Save yourself time and energy and go to the Winning Post where all the locals know it is the best food, service and atmosphere, with the friendliest staff around!

Ordered a tuna sandwich with chips…over £10!!! A small handful of chips, I child size roll with very little tuna inside with a little bit of lettuce and tomato. The roll was soggy!

My niece's wedding. Wonderful day. Very helpful staff for the very young and older and disabled guests. Some of us stayed overnight and were very well cared for. Lovely breakfast.

Me and my wife went today for Sunday lunch, what a fantastic venue we sat in the garden, the gardens are beautiful, the staff are polite and respectful, we had the Scallops to start and then the beef. The beef was nice and tender the but Yorkshires were hard, the veg was very over cooked as if it were in a bain Marie for sometime, also it was underneath the meat and potatoes, it was soggy. I would prefer the veg to be in separate bowls and cooked to order.

As a family, we have been using Stirrups for business and personal events for over 20 years. I cannot recommend them enough - their hospitality is perfect in every way.

We were 4 adults plus a toddler for a birthday lunch last Saturday. Food was delicious - everyone enjoyed their choices. The staff were very good with our young grandson (2 years old). It was a very pleasurable and relaxed lunch. We would recommend and will be returning.

Well I am glad I didn't look at the other reviews. We booked a pod for a huge birthday which was a huge success. The pods were beautifully lit and it was magical since we were the only ones in them ( perhaps because people were put off - don't be) There were two heaters in the pod , both of which worked and we turned them off it was so hot. We didn't need the blankets they provided either. It was steak night ( thursday) and the steaks were beautifully cooked and great value including a bottle of wine. The calamari was rated the best ever and everyone really enjoyed their meals. The staff were all great, very friendly and helpful. Jack our waiter was fantastic and helped make it a special day.

A booking in one of the pods in January is not advised. There were 2 heaters but only one worked. We moved the table to accommodate our party and the floor was filthy. Every time the servers came in all heat that had managed to...

Annual Christmas dinner is always well done - will be visiting in next two weeks. Other visits have proved very good - evening meal and also coffee outside in the garden. In summer the gardens are beautifully full of flowers. There is also the possibiility...

From when we walked into Stirrups we were very very well looked after Nothing was too much trouble. There were 3tables all beautiful ly laid out . The buffet meal food followed canapés and Prosecco and was absolutely super! Nearly everyone had second helpings there...

Very friendly and helpful staff, good food and reasonably priced. Service got a bit slow as the evening went on but the restaurant was then full so understandable.

Have been here for lunch 3 times in the past couple of months. Service is good, environment is excellent, and the food has been consistently good. Will be back again!

Amazing restaurant We booked a Cabana for date night and was really impressed with the lay out, music in the Cabana and the food/drinks. Staff very friendly and call button on the table was an amazing idea Would 100% come back

Great location and plenty of parking. Interesting seclusion pods in the extensive grounds. Catered for party of over 50 and provided a bbq. Plenty of selection and more than enough for the numbers. Also a good choice of salads. Wine provided was fine. Service good....

Good service and good location however food was over priced and like oven food…gutted as expected better im Not normally one for leaving reviews however I felt this needed to be done for the poor quality of a good hotel

A birthday treat for mum. Everything was so tasty and fresh, was able to slightly adjust sandwich filling. which was great. Cakes were moist and light, scrummy. Fabulous service. All round brilliant experience

Had a fantastic meal in one of the pods tonight. Waiter was excellent, explained about the buzzer if you need a anything, also a speaker you can have your own music. Food was outstanding.

An excellent place to dine or for breakfast, Best of ingredients, beautifully cooked and presented and served correctly. Excellent choice at breakfast with fresh brewed tea and freshly prepared toast.

We had a birthday afternoon tea today and the manager gave us special treatment as it was quiet. Service was perfect , they checked us now and then to make sure we were happy with everything. Food was lovely and staff friendly and helpful. Couldn’t...

Wow! Finally had a pod dinner meal out. Such a lovely idea and place. Felt really special being in the pod. Food and service was excellent. Service was good and we were not forgotten about being in the Pod- well worth it for a special...

Family of 7 for dinner. Very disappointed with the service and the food. It started off kind of ok as we were shown to our table and given menus, drink order taken etc. however once we had placed our order, other than the food being...

Ate in one of the outdoor pods for our Birthdays. Nice at atmosphere . The food was excellent and so was the service.

Came here for a meal with a large family group, the food was good. The calamari was really fresh and really delicious as was the pie. The service was also good, the staff were attentive and helpful. Overall it was a pleasant experience in a...

Booked a pod for afternoon tea. Pod was great, came with blue tooth speaker, rugs and heaters. Really cosy. Afternoon tea was brilliant value for money and absolutely delicious. Staff were friendly and super efficient. Didn't catch the name of our lovely waitress, long dark...

Ordered the scallops for starter for £12.50. Was expecting something looking like the photos from the website. Sadly the scallops were tiny and the dish was drab, definitely not worth the cost. Disappointing

We came here last night after booking one of the 'pods' a few months ago. There are 4 or 5 of these see through pods outside, they are completely weatherproof (it was raining heavily last night), come with a bluetooth speaker so we connected up...

visited here after a memorial; service. Staff were friendly and professional. The food was served and there were a number of choices of hot food. All excellent. If this is their normal quality, I'm impressed.

The room was comfortable and clean. Staff on the front desk were helpful and polite however this is where the positives ended. As a large group the booking instructions had not been followed. Numerous twin rooms were booked but on arrival, these were all doubles...

We met family for lunch at Stirrups. One of our party isn’t very mobile and is also very sensitive to light - from the moment I rang to book and explain our requirements, the staff couldn't have been more helpful and thoughtful. All four of...

Last minute reservation here just as we were passing by. Nice surroundings and very pleasant, open dining area. Friendly, efficient service and excellent standard of food although might have benefitted by a little extra potato. Wife helped me out with some of her fries!

We booked Stirrups for a double birthday celebration, our table was for 6 adults and 5 children (age 3-10) originally we'd booked to sit outside but the great British weather had a different idea - it was much colder than expected! When we arrived we...

We went this afternoon to the famous Stirrups in the heart of Bracknell to celebrate an anniversary…location is nice,venue is clean take my hat off..nothing to say but when it comes to the food…was awful…the same stupid kind of british menu ..famous burger with frozen...

My friends and I have eaten here a few times for different occasions and have been quite happy with food and service, but today was very disappointing. On arrival we chose our table a waiter came and took our drinks order and explained we had...

First time visit for us, booked a table in the restaurant. We were the only people eating in there, sad to see but probably a reflection of the current situation. Food was very nice, we really enjoyed it. Service was OK, a little bit slow...

We visited on Friday 4th June for my husbands birthday meal, a much needed break and our first night out in a long time! I had chosen here as I thought the food would be amazing, it was AWFUL! The “famous” nachos were nothing more...

Excellent afternoon tea, lovely setting under a huge awning with patio fire pit heaters on the terrace. Great service, the food amazing and plentiful with refillable cups of tea and a glass of Prosecco. We couldn’t quite eat all the small delicious cakes so we...

In the last 2 weeks, I’ve visited stirrups twice; Having never previously visited (I’m local). On a for breakfast and once for Sunday lunch. Both times it’s been distinctly average. It’s actually pretty disappointing if you’re expecting something nice. I’d say it’s harvester level food....

We tried the drive through pizza today and it was delicious. Nicely packed, delicious pizzas and very well priced too. Very easy to preorder over the phone and pick up your pizza at your allocated time. Definetely recommend and will use again.

We were lucky enough to have booked a pod on the last night before lock down and we had such a fun evening. The garden pods that seat 6 very comfortably were warm and cosy with our own speaker for personal playlists and blankets for each guest ( not that we needed them ) The pod gives a lovely view of the gorgeous Christmas lights and we just pressed a button when we wanted anything. Great food as always and a lovely Christmassy atmosphere. We are looking forward to returning as soon as we are allowed.

My mother in law was celebrating her 85th birthday and die to the current situation we could only have 6 of us.I tried for a pod but very popular so we had afternoon tea in the restaurant. When I booked was asked for any allergies. My son has a nut allergy so his plate was made up separately. The service was very good very friendly and the food was excellent. We were too full to eat it so we have cake left for today.would definitely return.

Booked an outdoor pod and was lovely, great setting , own speaker and heater in pod. Service was great . Food wasn’t amazing but nice .

Had a lovely birthday family dinner in one of their new ‘Pods’. Food & service both very good. We had a couple of sharing platters for starters, 4 mains of steak which was cooked to perfection, one had fish & chips was was huge and another guest had chicken & bacon ciabatta with chips. The Pods are lovely and cosy with lots of lovely lanterns along the pathway, each has their own remote controlled heater and aircon units, each chair has a little sheepskin rug and a blanket (not that it was required) as you can adjust heating as required. Finally a Bluetooth speaker so you get to play your own music. We all had a great evening, great food & service, a lovely way to feel safe during these strange times. Will definitely return.

We managed to book a table last minute which I was glad about. The welcome was friendly.The waitress gave us good recommendations.We had the chicken pate for starter and that was much nicer than expected. Would definitely like to have it again.The lamb rump was delicious. Never had anything like it before.My husband wasn’t too impressed with the chocolate mouse as he found it quite bitter.Overall it was a very good experience.We did see the new outdoor pods which looks really cool.Definitely will try and book that next time.

Very friendly and helpful. Excellent food. COVID measures in place. Immaculate facilities. Not busy due to Monday.

We dropped into Stirrups on the off-chance for an early lunch on Saturday and weren't disappointed. The staff were friendly and the food was excellent with a very varied and tasty sounding menu we were spoiled for choice. We sat outside in the beautiful garden and it felt very safe - each table has a bell for when service is required and we were really well looked after!Highly recommended - we will definitely visit again - there are still lots of things we still want to try on the menu!!

We called in here for a Coffee & Snack, made to feel welcome and sat outside in the sunshine. Service was quick and my grandson enjoyed exploring the gardens, will certainly return for an evening meal soon.

Great food, brilliant efficient service and very Covid prepared. This was our first visit to Stirrups and we wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Went twice for dinner in the past week.. Beautiful gardens & great service & food.Went for the steak night on Thursday, which is a bargain. Also went on the Saturday & had food off the standard menu.This place is the most organized in terms of social distancing I've been. Each table has a buzzer, & staff are promptly out to serve you.. Staff are all well trained and adhere to distancing, standing well back. Drinks served on trays & put at end of table. No where better on a sunny day/afternoon.The inside looks well sorted too.

Afternoon tea served outside was delicious, set amongst beautifully tended gardens the selection of cakes, sandwiches and scones were incredibly tasty. Service was excellent, all PPE being worn and prompt to attend to any needs we had. My birthday was made really special by a welcome glass of bubbly and a surprise decorated brownie plate. The staff really went the extra mile to make our experience truly special, I will be back.

I had my retirement dinner at the restaurant and stayed overnight. The meal was excellent, the staff were friendly and efficient, check in and check out was quick and easy, my room was comfortable and quiet, I had a good night's sleep, breakfast was great. I could not fault the hotel

We arrived late afternoon for an earlyish dinner. Both the bar and restaurant were quiet but there was a nice cosy feel to the place. We thought the food was absolutely delicious and fairly priced! Staff were very polite and friendly.... would definitely return.

Arrived early but no problem and after leaving cases in room, had a perfect Ciabatta before going out for the afternoon. In the evening the dinner was very enjoyable and after a good night sleep breakfast lived up to expectations.

the staff were friendly and professional and we had a very enjoyable evening. We chose the Thursday steak night and were not disappointed.

Fuimos a comer con la familia, eligimos un menu predefinido. la comida excelente, el mesero un encanto de joven Sam. lo unico que no me parecio correcto, como eramos muchos aunque nos cobraron el menu nos obligaron a en vez de tener 5 entrantes y 5 platos para eligir solo tuvimos 3 y eso fue porque nos plantamos, querian que nomas tuvieramos dos pero el precio el mismo.

The venue is very pleasant with gardens behind the hotel.We went there for Sunday lunch and both of us had the roast lamb. Was good but at £16.50 seemed on the high side. Roast beef was £19.50 which compared to similar restaurants in the area seemed overpriced. Service was friendly and okay.

Stayed whilst visiting Wentworth for the Golf(15 mins).Lovely quiet situation.Great location for sights around the area(handy for Windsor/Lego Land etc).Plenty of parking on site. Attentive, polite and efficient staff both at check-in and bar/restaurant. Very clean and tidy premises, comfortable and clean. Excellent range of meals, superbly cooked and presented. Lovely grounds to sit in.Just perfect.

The restaurant is simply wonderful, just right for that special or even spur of the moment meal. The ambience is great and relaxing and diners have a choice of eating in the restaurant or the pub.great atmosphere in beautiful settings.

Like last time, the food was excellent! But unlike last time, the service was lacking. The food took a long time to arrive & waiting staff were difficult to attract because they were talking amongst themselves, or always looking elsewhere whenever they came near. No flavoured martinis, only "very dry martinis"

Great location in the country, with easy parking. Warm welcome and nice table layout. Sensibly priced 2/3 course set lunch in the Brasserie with good service and nice ambience.

The waiters were really informative about the food and wine and did not rush us. The food was really top class Gastro Pub style. The steak was perfectly cooked and one of the best we have had. The wine was reasonably priced for the quality and food portiond ample.

We booked The Stirrups for a weekend break, with friends, due to its convenient location between Ascot & Windsor. Absolutely faultless and the breakfast as a great way to start the day. Staff friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be going back.

Booked a table here on a Sunday. Food was amazing - only down side was the large group of over 12 people sat next to us. Meaning the service was understandably very slow. Ended up waiting almost an hour for a mains to come. But staff were apologetic for the wait. And it didn’t both us too much. Worth it for the food.

Booked a table for 2 on steak night, for our anniversary.

5 adults had Sunday Lunch. Starters were good. Beef was delicious. Our preference would have been to have it a little rarer but that did not detract from our enjoyment of it. Husband would have preferred his chicken off the bone and he only thought the meal was average. Someone who had shared their meat with another (half each) said the beef was much nicer than the lamb. Potatoes were not crispy but that is usually the case when you eat out. One of us was dairy free and the veg were served on our dinner plates - the cauliflower had cheese sauce on it. There was no problem with them plating up a new meal without the cauli. We all would have liked more vegetables! Of the 2 who had a dessert, the cheesecake was nice but more like a chocolate torte and the sticky toffee pudding was dry with not enough toffee sauce. I would have told the restaurant but my son did not want to make a fuss! All in all, an acceptable meal with some faults and the beef being the highlight.

We booked for Easter Sunday lunch, the restaurant was busy, we were shown to a table straight away. Unfortunately it was near a very large group. We could not hear ourselves speak so asked for another table. We moved nearer the front of the room and felt very comfortable.

In many respects The Stirrups deserves at least a 4 or 5 rating, however this review is focussed on two recent visits where I chose the following vegetarian options - Nasi Goreng and Nut/Mushroom Roast. Frankly the Vegetarian options, in terms of size of meal, were poor in comparison to those meals being served to my companions who chose meals which were meat-based. Even eating relatively slowly - conscious of the meal size - I finished both meals in half the time of other diners. Admittedly the waitress said she had noted this when serving the meals and was going to pass comments to the chef and let’s hope for an overhaul to put value as well as friendliness on the list of options attractive to vegetarians! The meals were enjoyable enough in fairness but compare the Chicken Kiev meal offered by the Stirrups with any of the Vegetarian options and the contrast soon becomes readily apparent. Hopefully the Management will attend to this and make the vegetarian options open for both vegetarian and non-vegetarians to consider as viable options when dining out.

popped in as passing and was peckish , very warm welcome , it was late afternoon so quiet but staff were amazing , food fantastic . A great place to late lunch

Visited here on a quiet Sunday afternoon for afternoon tea. Its a lovely hotel bar/restaurant with a peaceful atmosphere and friendly staff. The afternoon tea won't blow you away but it was pleasant enough, good selection of teas, sandwiches, scones, the cakes weren't the greatest but for the price couldn't complain

The food and service were phenomenal the lemon crusted cod was out of this world will defo be back soon superb not many restaurants around as good as yours!!

Three friends and I went to Stirrups yesterday for afternoon tea. What a treat! A cosy oldy worldy setting and very attentive staff who kept us topped up with tea of our choosing, and even an additional plate of sandwiches because they were so yummy, A good selection of cakes and pastries were included and - as we were unable to finish everything - we were given boxes to take away the leftovers. All for £17.95 a head. Just lovely.

We have been here many times for food (we even got married here)the Xmas menu was fabulous so was the food, not one of our party had a bad meal , excellent service and atmosphere will definitely recommend this restaurant also a very comfortable bar area . 5 star stirrups keep it up

I could not fault this place for anything. Basically a works Christmas lunch for about 90 people and they just did it right.

Best Christmas lunch I've had. Can't fault the service or the service. If I could I've would have booked for next year . Could not recommend this place highly enough

I have only been to Stirrups three times, the first was a wake and the second and third time with customers on business.

Une salle agréable et des tables d'une taille confortable. Pour le reste tout était très moyen, autant pour les plats que le service... rien de catastrophique, mais rien non plus d'enthousiasmant.

Visited Stirrups for an afternoon tea with my girlfriend and another couple. My girlfriend has an egg allergy which is often a point of anxiety & tough when it comes to afternoon tea. I spoke to the team the day before and the staff at Stirrups were not only caring and responsive, they prepared a separate tray of afternoon tea with egg/mayo free sandwiches as well as finding alternative sweet treats.

Have been to Stirrups before but my daughter booked a surprise afternoon Tea for 3 people. It was a lovely sunny afternoon and the French doors were open where our tea was served it was very pleasant. Sandwiches were tasty and freshly cut, great homemade scones with cream and a lovely selection of cakes to finish. It was a really pleasant experience.

Lovely function room for orivate party. Good service and well cooked food (pre-ordered for speed of service)

This hotel and restaurant offers reat food to eat inside or out in the garden. Always something different too!

Sunday roast portion size reduction recently now leaves you wanting more. The food is good, just not enough of it. Please get the sizes back to how they used to, it’s been cut far too much.

Read the reviews so decided to eat here instead of the hotel restaurant and was only 20 minutes away.

We love The Stirrups. My wife and I were married here and fell in love with the place.

Good customer service and reasonably priced food. Was thrilled with the blankets they provided for my friend and I. It meant we were able to continue to enjoy the evening sat outside! Such a great idea, it was much appreciated -thank you!