Thatched Tavern in Windsor and Maidenhead

First visit, warm welcome from attentive and courteous staff. Good menu choice,great food and service. Well done and thank you to everyone. Exceptionally clean toilets! Best lunch for a long time.

Lived nearby and was a regular here though the 90’s & 00’s. Family & friends, special occasions or casual lunches - always superb. Moved away but had the opportunity to relive those wonderful memories last weekend. Visited for Sunday lunch, seated, immediately asked if we wanted to order, asked for a few moments, drinks brought to table, and then… nothing… we had become invisible. After 20 minutes we eventually managed to shout/wave/interrupt a staff member, we were told someone else would attend, someone did, but only to take away the menus, said we hadn’t ordered anything yet, staff member looked shocked, said someone else would attend, eventually someone did and we ordered - over 40 minutes of pantomime before the meal arrived. The roast beef really was absolutely superb. Glad the kitchen is still at the same high standard. Had to ask for salt & pepper. Had to ask for other condiments. Had to ask for more drinks. There were at least 5 waiting staff. Something’s not quite right! I notice you didn’t forget to add the service charge though! Nostalgia is a funny old thing. No need for me to ever return.

I came here to eat with my partner and our 2 daughters on Thursday the 24th Oct at 4:45pm. We were given a choice of seating, handed menus but no wine list. We ordered our drinks but they took a long time to come. I asked if they're gnocchi was home-made, the waiter told me yes, so I ordered this with 2 more mains, and some things for the children. The gnocchi came, but it was the wrong starter. They gave me the chorizo macaroni. So I had to send it back. We still hadn't been given any cutlery or side plates. The gnocchi then came out, I asked again to the waiter if he was sure if was homemade. Again he said yes. I'm an Italian development chef. I know my food. I know my restaurants. Some bits were given to the children, but no offer of condiments or salt or pepper still. Mains took a long time to arrive, even though I knew the chicken pie takes around 20-25 minutes to cook. When they delivered our mains, I asked for some dessert menus for the kids. They forgot to do this, so I had to re-ask them. We ordered the eton mess. The waiter said ok, it's just to share for the kids, so I asked for 2 spoons. I had to ask for the children's plates to be cleared also. The waiter then came back to tell me they didn't have the eton mess. What a mess.... So I ordered some ice cream on the house. There was no check back, no ask on how the food was, and to be honest the food is bland. Even the mash for the pie was so under seasoned. It really needs a push to get things a bit better palate and tasting wise. I had to get up to ask for the bill, and when the waiter came over, he eventually told me the gnocchi was NOT home-made. Come on. I already knew this. He took it off the bill. Could be great here, but we were left in a corner and it wasn't well executed front and back of house , when we were the only table eating. Not good enough for me.

Met friends here for supper tonight, haven’t been for a couple of years but it was good to be back. Always busy but staff very friendly and efficient. Good variety of food on the menu and always something a bit different to the run of the mill pub grub. The crab crumpet was delicious as was the calves liver and bacon. All the dishes were beautifully presented, someone in the kitchen certainly takes pride in their work and it’s much appreciated.

Had an excellent meal yesterday with equally excellent service ! Special starter was sausage and black pudding pie in leek gratin , delicious . Also great wine list ! Thank you Nicole , your service was exceptional . accommodating with our dog too!

Sun Roast today, fabulous. Great service and fabulous food. The Chef coped really well with my garlic allergy. I have not been to a pub in Ascot within the past 10yrs and enjoyed a roast. Well done Thatched Tavern Team 🍽🥂💕

All the food is delicious. The service staff is very good.

A lovely little discovery when in Ascot this past weekend. It’s always good to find pubs that are dog friendly ( we have 2 French bulldogs) and the Thatched Tavern is definitely dog friendly with plenty of dogs and their owners taking advantage of the hospitality afforded. My partner and I had a lovely meal with a faultless service. The food was well presented and tasted as good as it looked. We will definitely be back.

We had a gorgeous meal here last night whilst staying at a local hotel for a special anniversary. The service was top notch - so attentive and friendly, and the food was fabulous - the best fish and chips I think I have ever had ! Treated ourselves to a bottle of whispering angel hence the slightly heavier price tag to the meal - but overall it was great value. Would definitely visit again.

Called into the Village Dining Pub....but learned they are not serving dinner😂

Very good food with polite staff.

Superb! The service was fantastic. Very diligent. Checking for drinks just prior to food was a great touch. Pouring our drinks at the table was also very nice. Thank there was the food. So well plated. We loved the food. Toilets are inside the old building but we're also very plush. Two doors between you and the pub/ diner area. However it was just one ply loo paper. Overall this is a pub I will return to. Very nice indeed

Disappointing Sunday lunch. Well presented but sadly little flavour to back it up. Just 2 slices of bland beef and veg which was comparable to a school dinner, served with watery gravy. Staff and venue faultless though. If you want flavour then go elsewhere

Fabulous Monday evening dinner at the Thatched Tavern. The quality of the food was outstanding and it was the best meal out we have enjoyed for a while. Special shout out to the Duo of maceral and the monkfish tails. Reasonably priced Sauvignon as well. Did I say the service was great as well. Absolutely will be back

Met here as a group of 23 for a family celebration. The team were amazing, made us so welcome and had reserved the patio for us as well as making a room available indoors for a presentation. Food was great and its a beautiful old property. Thank you so much!

Food was pleasant and appropriately priced. There were some specials. Nothing stood out massively in general, but nice location and nice outdoor area

Great evening. Dinner and drinks in the gorgeous garden. Great food. Pork loin and the Thatched burger. Excellent service. We will be back.

Absolutely Lovely food and service can not fault this place and definitely will be returning.

I visited on Sunday the 16th of June with two of my family visiting me from Yorkshire. I have visited your lovely restaurant many times and I have never been disappointed and this time was no different! The food and service were excellent! My niece had eaten at your lovely restaurant on a prior occasion and when I suggested eating out she immediately requested revisiting. She was not disappointed! Thank you Lawrence and your great team!

Really enjoyed my “Fish Friday” at The Thatched Tavern. Will definitely return to try more of the menu. Sorry we missed you Charlie (the Chef) Day off I guess ! Sandra B from Badminton :)

It was a little quiet when we visited which was a shame as it deserves to be busier. The food was really nice (haddock & chips) and the service was excellent. The staff were very quick to attend the table and friendly. We were able to finish our drinks slowly after we had finished eating, with no feeling of pressure at all from staff to order more or hurry up which was nice. The pub also felt clean and well maintained and the toilets were also modern and clean.

Terrible and expensive meal. Ordered pork which was so tough I sent it back. The replacement was marginally better. Service was slow and we were left in a side room alone. Won't be coming back

Great service, great food, great staff, a character full building, we keep going back, which isn't easy because we live 120 miles away but it's worth a night in a hotel.

We had a lovely meal at the Thatched tavern. They served us very well and met our needs, we had a dog and two little ones with us, they were very helpful. We also had a nut allergy and they were helpful making us feel comfortable. We had fish and chips which was recommended and the burger was also a great, very well cooked. Portions were very big. Gnocchi was okay, hence the 4 stars, rest of food was great Kept checking on us, food came quickly and the pub inside is lovely and cosy Toilets really clean and updated!

We had booked Sunday lunch for 1.30pm for 5 people well in advance. Although the food was very good, unfortunately we did not enjoy the experience as it was crowded with too many tables squashed together and extremely noisy . We were sitting back to back with a table of young women who very loud , so much that we really needed ear plugs! I mentioned it to the staff, to see if we could have another table, but he said that 5 was an awkward number!! ' Just ask them to keep it down a bit' Also we were squashed onto a table for 4 people not 5 people, although we booked weeks beforehand. Because of this I would never return there again. Shame as it was an historic lovely old pub , but no wonder Queen Victoria waited outside in her carriage!

First visit to the Thatched Tavern. Obviously a very popular place tables returning. Service overallwas good. Salmon starter was very good as was the Sea Bream fillet with linguine. Two adults enjoyed the roast beef dishes and our daughter enjoyed the kids sausage and chips. Thank you Daisy for looking after us overall. Only reason for not giving a five star is that the parking is very limited on site meaning having to park on the road, and can mean in our experience having to pull rather tightly up to the verge.

Very nice place to eat, with pleasant service

Really enjoyed my experience - really good pie, tasty.

We booked Sunday lunch as a big family group of 12 for a birthday treat. We were delighted to have been surprised with a private room in this gorgeous characterful pub. The staff were so kind, friendly and helpful. The food was absolutely delicious; from soup, to burgers to a full Sunday roast! I wish this was our local pub so we could visit all the time.

The Thatched Tavern is a wonderful pub, with excellent food, and the service is amazing especially Paulo. Had a lovely time!

We were four adults and a toddler. The food was delicious and the service was really friend. We’ll definitely be back again.

What a lovely evening we had tonight for our company event. Food was great as was the service. Gabs had his team on the ball. Thank you. I’m sure we will be rebooking again soon.

The Thatched Tavern is a wonderful pub, with excellent food, and the service is amazing especially Paulo. Had a lovely time!

I love this pub, it has a special ambience, but be warned, if it is quiet, they may choose to shut early. I understand it may seem like not worth staying open for a few customers, but this will worsen the problem, as customers are more likely to choose somewhere more reliable. I hope that you prosper

Excellent evening meal (salmon & gnocchi) with great, friendly & efficient staff.

We had a lovely Sunday roast followed by puddings at The Thatched Tavern for my father’s 70th Birthday yesterday. The food was delicious, the service was excellent and the staff friendly. The pub is a quintessential English pub with lots of character. We wouldn’t hesitate booking again even though we are almost an hours drive away and would recommend to friends and family.

Great food Great service Great place

Service second to none, food wonderful, staff extremely friendly. In particular Paulo!!! But all were lovely. Loved it so much went back 2 days running. Thank you all When next in Ascot will definitely come again!!!!

Amazing pub- nowhere better in my opinion. Lovely atmosphere as soon as you walk through the door and the food is delicious 😋

Lovely food, but some poor/rude service. Had to wait 20-30mins to order a drink and waiters were either inexperienced or abrupt/rude

We haven’t been here for a few years as we are not local but so glad to find ourselves in the area again as such a lovely cosy and welcoming pub. Fabulous Sunday lunch, just delicious-thank you. Great service and best roasties out for a long time.

We had dinner with some friends here on Saturday night in mid January 2024. Food was very good, not a huge menu but decent choices and some specials also available. Our wine choice was not available and the waitress, who was very good and friendly, got a little flustered about it and tried to steer us to something we didn't really want. Also slow to get any menus when we sat down. But very nice and recommended, we had a lovely evening and will visit again.

Awesome pub with top-notch service and food. Highly recommended.

Sunday roast was delicious. Knocking out one star because the service was slightly disappointing. It was a delightful experience. I would definitely visit again because of the food, I might edit the review and give five stars if I am satisfied with the service the next time.

A friend booked this pub for a Sunday meet up of three families and we were allocated the private dining area which was bright and spacious. The food was tasty and well presented. The service was very friendly and efficient even though the pub was super busy. Car parking spaces are limited, but you can park along the road so not a problem.

One of the best pubs I've ever been to, I will continue to come back again and again. Amazing service and food.

Nestled in the heart of Ascot, The Thatched Tavern is a hidden gem that effortlessly marries history, charm, and culinary excellence. As a Texan revisiting after 25 years away, my recent experience at this 400-year-old pub left an indelible mark, making it a sentimental return to one of my family’s favorite haunts when we lived in England in the 1990’s. The experience was every bit as good as I recall. The Thatched Tavern's ambiance is nothing short of enchanting. Stepping inside is like going back in time, with its low ceilings, ancient rafters, and a cozy warmth that immediately envelops you. The historic charm is palpable, transporting hungry patrons to a bygone era, and the careful preservation of the pub's original architecture adds to the allure. It's a place where you can almost hear the echoes of conversations from centuries past while relishing the exquisite flavors of the present. The friendliness and genuine warmth of the staff was impressive. Despite being thousands of miles from home, the team at The Thatched Tavern made me feel like a cherished guest. Their attention to detail and dedication to ensuring a delightful experience made the perfect evening as I reminisced about prior visits to the tavern with my parents. I could feel the spirit and presence of my mother, who is no longer with us, as I dined once again at a place that was a treasure to her. The menu at The Thatched Tavern is a delightful blend of tradition and refinement. The menu’s offerings are a testament to the chef's skill and commitment to quality. Each dish is a carefully crafted masterpiece, showcasing a diverse range of flavors while remaining true to the pub's British roots. From hearty pub classics to more sophisticated options, every item on the menu is a culinary delight. A word of caution to taller patrons: the low ceilings and ancient rafters add to the authenticity of the experience, but do mind your head! It's a small price to pay for the privilege of immersing yourself in the rich history. And thank you again for sending me away with my own commemorative Thatched Tavern pint glass. I promise to put it to good use!

You have to visit. No words can adequately describe this place. We both had a beer and the calves liver which was cooked to perfection (pink). I could have eaten from the whole menu, but hey, it was only lunch. Service was superb. The venue is an ancient site, apparently a building has occupied the site since 1480. Fire in the hearth, great bar. Selection of wines, beers etc are enticing. You really do have to visit from wherever you are!

Came here with my family for a roast. The waitress and food were brilliant. However, the turnaround of tables is too quick. We were asked to leave our 1:30 table at 2:50 as the next guests had arrived. My daughter asked for another 5 minutes as she was breastfeeding her 3 week old daughter and was told she couldn’t have it. Really disappointed with that attitude as it left us with a sour taste of the place.

Really enjoyed lunch at this pub. Staff excellent and very attentive. Had the fish n chips, lovely crispy batter, left room for creme brulee- and why not

Great food, warm atmosphere, really enjoyed my dinner tonight, love this pub/ restaurant, I’ve been coming here for years.

Superb. We have visited a number of occasions and each time the Thatched Tavern is excellent. Food quality, choice and service are all top draw. Cannot reccomend highly enough.

This used to be a great place for a veggie Sunday roast so it's a shame that they no longer do a veg roast option at all

A little surprised how good this place is. Food was fantastic with excellent service. Would highly recommend a visit

I’ve been visiting the Thatched for 40 years or more but hadn’t been for ages. We have just moved to Ascot and can walk to this place. So we did for Sunday lunch. My lack of visiting didn’t take long to become rather obvious as I nipped outside to the loos - apparently they were relocated inside many years ago! It appeared to be fully booked so there’s a lovely atmosphere. I had some pasta starter which was amazing, Mrs had a pate dish which she loved. Then roast beef with all the trimming and a side of cauliflower cheese (absolutely must). Totally yummy. No room for pud. Plenty of drinks - beer for me, cocktails for Mrs and decent red wine. About £75 a head. Excellent value considering what we had. Top service too. Just need to try and remember where the loos are next time.

Incredible Sunday roast, plenty of choice and great portions. If you have the option of Cauliflower cheese, it’s a must!

Being greeted with a nice log fire on a cold Saturday was very welcoming. My wife had braised lamb and I had pigs cheeks, both were very tender and the sauce with both meals was very tasty, both types of mashed potato were delicious and they didn't skimp on the meat portions, seemed a popular spot

Lovely staff and beautiful surroundings.

Popped in for lunch after a business meeting. We had a great meal and the service was also great. I have calves liver which was very tasty and very nice sized portion.

My wife and I had a 2-3 hours to kill having dropped our daughter off at a birthday bowling party in Bracknell. Rather than eating at one of the chain restaurants in Bracknell, we decided to try the Thatched Tavern which was only 15 minutes away. How glad we were that we did - we had a really lovely evening. We received a very warm welcome which very much set the tone for the evening. We were extremely impressed with the service, nothing was too much trouble for the hardworking team. The food was great, it was was difficult to choose what to have. The menu wasn’t overly extensive but we fancied almost all of it. Can’t wait to go back!

As always The Thatched Tavern was brilliant. We took friends and they loved it as much as we do. Lovely friendly team, excellent food and the best Guinness locally

I have dined here many times in the past and always been impressed by the quality of the food, however the Sunday lunch was very disappointing. The quality and quantity of the meat was poor (lots of sinewy fat running through the beef and only two small, thin slices) and one bowl of vegetables between 6 felt on the mean side. We also had to look for table service several times.

Wonderful evening. First visit but would certainly recommend it to friends

Absolutely loved this quaint pub and restaurant. Paulo and Gabs served us perfectly and the food is delicious. We found you on Google reviews and here is another great review. Had such a fun lunch here with my Mum, thanks for a great afternoon.

So I have been coming hear for over 30 years. A great real English pub and with excellent food. I treated my Thai girlfriend to her first beef Sunday roast. It was excellent as was the Argentinian Malbec we had to accompany it. Great staff. Great garden. First class.

Fantastic historic pub dating back to the 15th century, we were lucky to have live acoustic guitar that evening which really added to the ambience, service was amazing and the food was good enough, the reason for 4* and not 5 is the poor beer selection - no good craft beers, weak and tasteless bitter on draft, very few bottled/can options and an array of commercial and not very good lagers, frustrating that this is another pub that hasn’t embraced the craft beer movement which is reflected in the poor quality beer. Other than that great.

Had the Sunday lunch option in this quaint venue but I have to say I was disappointed! The staff were great but the food fell short, the beef looked amazing but it was full of stringy sinew and the vegetables were the wrong side of raw to be edible! Sorry people but I've had better :-(

Really nice place with great food and service. Didn't see the thatched roof!

Fabulous lunch in great company

Nice old pub/ restaurant. Food was good.

Amazing desserts, wonderful service. Highly recommend

We visited the pub for the first time after living in the area for many years and we were not disappointed. The service was exceptional and food delicious. Shared some “for the table” as starters, choice of mains was good and puddings shared. All plates were cleared!

We had a lovely relaxed Friday lunch at the Thatched Tavern. The staff and customers were friendly. They have a good selection of beers including a house bitter and pilsner made especially for them by the Windsor and Eton brewery. The food was very good and there was a nice choice of dishes. Worth booking if you go on a weekend as it gets busy. Recommended, we will be going again.

Lovely old pub, excellent food, in particular the roast. It was busy but the staff did a great job and came across excellently. Thoroughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely go back.

It was fantastic. The service was fantastic. They put a lot of effort in which shows. Lovely family run feel to it.

Awesome place food was lovely and staff were helpful.

I had some friends from out of town coming over and we wanted to go for Sunday lunch. I picked the Thatched Tavern because of its good reviews for Sunday lunch. We were not disappointed at all, not only was the food delicious the service was excellent too and it was very busy! Lovely friendly staff. Would definitely return!

I don’t usually leave reviews but this was genuinely the most disappointing service I’ve ever had. It is a shame because the food and the inside of the building was really nice. Upon entering this otherwise charming old pub, we were met with a rather disgruntled waiter who seemed inconvenienced by our presence. He begrudgingly took a drinks order and we had to prompt him to take our food order. Once we received our food, nobody came to check if it was okay and if we were enjoying it, let alone offer us more drinks. Once we finished we asked for the bill to which the answer was a snappy “yep” as this waiter walked past (no eye contact). 5 minutes later we still had not received our bill so had to ask another equally grumpy member of staff. I was also disappointed by the lack of thatched roof however that is a minor discrepancy.

Apserlutly amazing, fabulous food and staff. Had an amazing experience went with my 2 Godfathers, Mum and Auntie. Such amazing meal. Im definatly be recomending to friends and family 😋🤩 xx

Great environment... friendly staff ..amazing food...Great chef ..his yorkshires need seeing to!!!!!

First time, but it won't be the last! We called for a beef roast dinner, and it was delicious. Fantastic food, excellent service and wonderful seating outside. Highly recommend.

Fabulous food best meal out we have had for a long time excellent chef the waitress was so polite and lovely the Barmen very pleasant the whole team together you couldn’t fault we would recommend anyone to go there it was relaxed great food good prices good atmosphere excellent staff we were visiting for the races and it was a great way to end the day

Quite possibly one of the finest pubs in the area and around. Beautifully cooked food, presented well and served by an outstanding team. This pub delivers head and shoulders above. Chances upon and beyond delighted!

This "Gastro" quite simply excels at everything it does and offers. The staff are a happy delight to interact with, the food is of the highest standard and the atmosphere is a great mix between pub regulars and discerning diners. Can't recommend it any better than that. Excellent

Having heard great reviews came on Sunday evening (Fathers Day). Restaurant has been busy all day but staff were friendly and very attentive even though they were probably tired . Food was amazing . Absolutely delicious as was the wine list. Just look at the photos I have attached they speak for themselves . Absolutely brilliant. Thank you .

I love this beautiful little hidden gem. Great food, service and very friendly helpful staff. I will definitely be popping back very soon 😊

Apart from the fact that this is a very pretty pub, the food and service are excellent. We are regular diners here and both service and food are consistently good quality. Worth a visit!

Superb lunch here. All the food was tasty and the staff extremely polite, friendly and efficient.

Had a great lunch in this classy pub with friends we haven’t seen for years. Super friendly service with incredible food. Can’t wait to return. Thanks to all of you guys for making a special day for us.

Great place and food But when booking if you book in advance its worth double checking your bookings again before you are due to go because twice now they have our bookings wrong and the first time we nearly did not get in due to them loosing the booking

What a fantastic find. We celebrated my mother's 90th birthday here and were made to feel so welcome as soon as we stepped into the pub. Personal drinks at the bar served by Gabriel were excellent . Nothing was too much trouble and the attention...

Probably the best pub in Berkshire for Sunday lunch! Cracking hospitality & superb food. We have always found the service outstanding. Thank you to Lawrence, Gabriel & the team.

Great place, to spend time with friends and their dogs

Beers and snacks only but lovely pub and nice patio beer garden

Took a chance and popped in on a Sunday hoping to have some lunch. Really happy we stumbled across this lovely pub. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and friendly, managed to find us a table on a busy afternoon and the roast beef lunch was delicious. Will definately be back.

Great pub restaurant, we have been going for years - particularly enjoy the Sunday roasts.

Nice village pub, food was good, but service very poor. Waited about 25 minutes for food to be cleared and felt a little bit forgotten about, especially as it wasn't overly busy.

Very much enjoyed Sunday lunch @ Thatched Tavern today. Superb hospitality & outstanding Sunday lunch. Cracking atmosphere! Best pub in Berkshire.

Lovely character building with friendly efficient staff. Food was good.

We were so impressed with this lovely pub. We booked late afternoon for Mother’s Day. We were welcomed by each member of staff as we walked to our table. They were personable and lovely. We were served drinks immediately and the service throughout was outstanding....