Thatched Tavern in Windsor and Maidenhead

Never disappointed here! Nice people run the place.

Lovely meal and very good value. Good range of 3 course meal choices. Great ambience based on the historic building and, unusually nowadays, the linen table cloth/serviette seating which in most pubs has been replaced by sticky plain tables and paper napkins. Only minor point is that there is really only one vegetarian option in each course which may impact some guests' view of the menu. Great bitter aswell, their own Windsor &Eton Thatched Tavern bitter plus two others....

We ordered 3 roast dinners and was served 1 v. small side dish of vegetables. Also, roast potatoes were few and not crispy enough. If not for a large Yorkshire pudding, it was not enough.

Had a lovely pint and sausage sandwich. Dogs made most welcome with treats and water. Just not allowed in the restaurant.

During our visit to the UK from Cyprus, finding a great Sunday lunch is always on our agenda—and The Thatched Tavern exceeded all expectations. This charming restaurant, tucked away in Ascot, is an absolute gem. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome, and despite being fully booked, the service remained attentive and seamless throughout. The atmosphere was inviting, setting the perfect tone for a relaxing meal. Now, onto the food. Every dish was beautifully presented, bursting with flavor in every bite. The roast was simply exceptional—so much so that when it came time for dessert, my husband made an unusual but telling choice: instead of something sweet, he ordered another Roast Beef! The staff told us it was a first for them, and it certainly was for him too. A huge thank you to the entire team for making our experience so memorable. To the superb chefs and the wonderful staff, your dedication and passion truly shine through. We can’t wait to return!

During our visit to the UK from Cyprus, finding a great Sunday lunch is always on our agenda—and The Thatched Tavern exceeded all expectations. This charming restaurant, tucked away in Ascot, is an absolute gem. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome, and despite being fully booked, the service remained attentive and seamless throughout. The atmosphere was inviting, setting the perfect tone for a relaxing meal. Now, onto the food. Every dish was beautifully presented, bursting with flavor in every bite. The roast was simply exceptional—so much so that when it came time for dessert, my husband made an unusual but telling choice: instead of something sweet, he ordered another Roast Beef! The staff told us it was a first for them, and it certainly was for him too. A huge thank you to the entire team for making our experience so memorable. To the superb chefs and the wonderful staff, your dedication and passion truly shine through. We can’t wait to return!

Great find. First time we have been and will be returning. Had a lovely table with great food and service. Fish and chips were delicious.Lovely friendly staff. Background had some nice acoustic music played live.

Excellent food cooked by a chef who clearly knows what he’s doing! All our meals were very tasty and beautifully presented. Lovely ambience in the dining area. A wonderful historic, characterful pub. Really enjoyed the whole experience.

Five of us ate lunch here recently and were very impressed with the friendly and attentive staff as well as the delicious food and surroundings. We'll definitely come again when we're in the Windsor Park area.

Great food and good service, cosy and like being back in the days, good vibe! We truley enjoyed the food and drinks, the place has so much character and will definetly go back.

Visit this Pub/Restaurant often as is one of my father's favourite places when he comes over from Spain. Food is always amazing and the service alike hence why we keep coming back. Definitely recommend as an excellent little gem in Ascot.

One of the best pubs in the area. Always like coming back.

Where to start. Such a wonderful & welcoming place to eat. I organised a large family get together, 15 adults & 3 children under 5 for a long overdue catch up over a Sunday Roast and what a wonderful time we had. The service was outstanding, we were never made to feel rushed and the food was incredible! We were seated in a large private area which holds between 12-20 people which was perfect for us as we didn’t have to worry too much about disturbing the other diners. I cannot recommend The Thatched Tavern enough, whether you are looking for a cosy romantic lunch or catching up with friends or family you really won’t be disappointed. Thank you all for a fabulous afternoon We’ll be back 🥰

Lovely staff make all the difference , Gabriel and Nicole could not have given us a warmer welcome. Nicole was very patient when my friends were taking ages to order! Food was really excellent, I had the mackerel special and it was delicious. My friends also really enjoyed their meals. A really nice experience.

Very different to previous visits. My friends and I agreed. Veg rock hard, meat hard, desserts good, wine pricey. Didn't like sitting on the aisle seat - constantly bumped by staff. Back door being used, icy cold blasts of air down your back. Would I go back? Probably not.

The Thatched Tavern, a wonderful pub and restaurant. I've been going to the Thatched for a long time now and it truly never disappoints. The food is always perfect, a lovely atmosphere, wonderful staff, and an incredible building. I've had many special occasions here, from family birthdays, general celebrations, and even my own birthday. It's a lovely restaurant. I highly recommend coming here if you are in the area and are looking for a proper bite to eat. They also have a bar area for some drinks.

Lots of places describe themselves as gastropubs. This really is one! Lunch today of salmon & beetroot starter, followed by calves liver, followed by baked orange cheesecake was simply superb. My lunch companion rated the venison starter and cherry crumble as perfect - the seafood linguine as good. Nice to see curated good quality wine specials (3 red, 3 white) available by the glass, as well as the normal wine list options. First class experience - thank you.

Had an amazing dinner here, so happy we found this place. We had the steak and the chicken pie (the best chicken pie I’ve ever had!). Special thanks to Paulo as well for his hospitality.

Excellent dinner at the Thatched Tavern on Saturday. Lovely atmosphere, service and food. My chicken and leek pie was wonderful.

Lovely pub had not been for about 20 years taken as a treat by grandchildren. Food excellent. Felt a bit ignored as we had to ask for things ie drinks, dessert menu and not once were we asked if all was ok. When we left and said goodbye and thank you, no reply. Food was brought promptly and was excellent cosy seating, just the one thing.

Walked the dog, needed lunch. Pint of Pride and a chicken pie - what could be better!

Between a visit to Windsor and visiting the illuminations we went to the Thatched tavern. It was an unique place with very low ceilings but a great atmosphere. We had a festive meal and it was delicious.. staff and service was excellent and we will definitely be back. We both had the chicken and pulled ham pie which was delicious and the kids demolished their meals. Highly recommend and need to support these pubs not on the high streets...

Been Races, popped in here afterwards, & what a Gem. Lovely atmosphere, great service with choice of food & quality with excellent presentation. And Aspalls on tap- Bonus.. Walked away stuffed & very happy. Wish this was my Local Village Pub 🌟

Really happy we found this cosy pub when visiting the area. The food was tasty, including some delicious vegetarian options. The staff were friendly and attentive, and they happily accommodated a dog-friendly table for us.

What an amazing find. Very friendly staff and excellent food.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

Amazing desserts, wonderful service. Highly recommend

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.