The Bailiwick Free House in Runnymede

Top quality food and a lovely out of the way location. Just on the bend on Wick Road. Just right portions sizes. The venison pie was delicious. Nice service from team too!

What a delightful surprise! Having passed by on many occasions while dog walking in Great Windsor Park, we thought we'd give it a try. So glad we did! The service is of a higher standard than many expensive restaurants. The menu is creative & interesting, and the food is of a similarly high quality. Easy to see why booking is recommended.

I don’t think they’ve got it quite right here, the food is overly fancy and expensive. Service is slow and there’s zero atmosphere at the back restaurant. It was freeeezzzingggg next to the door and we were given a dirty dog blanket where there were plenty of empty tables to move to ! The food tasted good though. Small portions

Lovely food and service. Stephen and his kitchen team are great as is the front of house team. All the staff are nice and a very accommodating kitchen which specialises in fresh game. Caters well for vegetarians as well.

Food is good but you pay a lot for it and it’s nothing remarkable. At the price point, very slow service - waited 45 mins for our main courses.

Very disappointed, the SA lady working there was so rude to us, if you don’t like dogs then don’t work anywhere where dogs are allowed

We had burgers. The beef was poor quality, tasted of nothing and came in a soggy brioche bun. A bad burger for a whopping £20, once you’ve paid for some chips… shockingly bad value. The place itself is a nice setting so I would go there for a drink, but leave the food well alone.

In the last two years the Bailiwick has become my #TheLloydies Gastro Pub Dining Experience winner and it’s not hard to see why. This firstly has been due to the amazing food created by chef / owner Steven. Then you have top pastry chef / owner Ami with her excellent array of delicious desserts. You also receive the friendliest of service from Liz and her young team. I have to say that after our latest visit it would be very hard for anyone to stop them making it three in a row. I say this because on saturday evening we enjoyed the most amazing Game Tasting Menu. The evening started with the usual friendly welcome from Liz and the team before enjoying a drink at the bar. My wife loved the Clarified Milk Punch while I went for the new spanish Cruzcampo lager now on sale at the pub. We were then escorted to our table and once comfortable we were shown the evening’s Tasting Menu using all the amazing local produce from the Windsor Great Park. There was also the option of a wine pairing so we decided to opt for this as well. The first course was Tea and Snacks featuring a Bone Broth , Rabbit Croquettes with Bacon-naise. The broth was full of flavour and the croquettes were heaven. We enjoyed this along with Bread and homemade Sage and Onion Butter. This was followed by the Game Terrine with pickled heritage carrots and hedgerow ketchup. I have to say this was one of the best terrines I’ve eaten in a very long while. Next to come was the Venison Doughnut with “chilli con carne” , puffed rice and sour cream. This was quite simply stunning. Then things got even better with the next course of Hare Royale Tortellini with lyonnaise onions and sauce soubise that was incredible. We now moved on to the main course which was worthy of being the main dish on any menu. The Stuffed Ballotine of Partridge with truffle gratan , chanterelles , burnt young leek and sauce albufera that was just sublime. Now it was time for Ami and she started with a fabulous pre dessert of Apple Sorbet with sorrel. For dessert she offered us the chance to choose from any of the desserts on all the menus. My wife chose the ‘After Eight’ a dark chocolate delice , peppermint , cocoa nib and mint ice cream. For myself I had to choose the evenings special dessert. The Apple Crumble topped with caramel and served with ice cream and cream. This was easily the best crumble I’ve enjoyed for many years so once again thank you Ami. We finished with a coffee and petit fours to bring to an end a truly amazing dining experience. The food was absolutely incredible , the desserts were delicious , the service was very friendly from all the team. This place really is a must visit and I can’t recommend the Bailiwick Pub highly enough. Whether it’s for a quick bite after a walk round the Windsor Great Park or for lunch or dinner it’s definitely worth popping in. I would also recommend Sunday Lunch where you will enjoy one of the best roasts ever. Thank You Steven , Ami , Liz , Arran and all the team for a fantastic evening and look forward to seeing you all again soon.

Excellent food, focus on provenance of produce. Excellent quality, can’t wait to come back again to try their game tasting menu!

Fabulous food excellent service amazing value... Staff where brilliant from arrival to departure. Very knowledgable and extremely efficient. First rate service without fuss or drama. Highly recommend for a five star Gastropub experience. Fantastic chef and amazing Bread chef, butter infused was unbelievable .

Thank you for such a great Sunday roast. We have been searching for a decent roast in the area for some time and have finally found what we have been looking for. We had the beef which was great. Lovely friendly service and the advice on the wine was spot on. We’ll be back.

Nice atmosphere and good service. The food was good but expensive. The desserts particilarly were expensive. We only had a dessert.

I always enjoy a lunch full of indulgence when I come here. From the drinks, to the food, to the service, you just cannot fault it. It's high end produce, food and service in a quintessentially British, setting. This place is a must for anyone and I'm already dreaming about our return visit. If you love a sensational roast dinner, with great drinks and superior service, then this place has to be on your list!

Fantastic food and great service. Attentive without being too intrusive on your evening. The pig trotter ballontine and the wild deer mains were both delicious as were the whole groups meals. Made the celebration of our friends 60th all that more special. The explanation of the food was detailed and helpful to understand the various taste sensations. I am sure we will try this place again next time we stay in Windsor. Yes parking is an issue due to its location but get a taxi or Uber, it’s worth the extra to experience the food

Husband and I had a 7pm dinner reservation on 9/7/23. We arrived in plenty of time but there was absolutely no parking. I called the restaurant and spoke to the female manageress and asked where we should park as the spaces on the road had all gone and the car park is now 'members only'. She said to park on the double yellow lines. I refused to do so - double yellow lines are there for a reason! After driving around for 10 minutes it was now our reservation time. Husband pulled up near the restaurant in the middle of the road whilst I went into speak to the female manageress. I said we are having difficulty finding somewhere to park. She said that it wasn't their fault that the council had changed the dangerous parking on the road and the car park and that the chef was dealing with the parking. A) the parking on the road was never dangerous - I've lived in this area over 24 years and it has never been an issue. B) the council don't own the car park, it is Crown Estates. I explained that I was not prepared to park an expensive Porsche on double yellow lines and that we would have to cancel our reservation for dinner. The rude manageress then states that they have a strict 'No-show' policy. I said that I was not a 'no show' as I was physically here and had kept the reservation, and that I would happily come in for dinner if there was parking. On that she turned her back on me and walked off. As she did this I said that she had better not charge my husbands credit card for a no show as we had turned up. She carried on walking off and didn't respond - how rude. I left. Such a shame as I was really looking forward to my night out. The food is never good here, it is always brilliant. But I won't be returning, I don't expect rude staff. Definition of a no show - a person who has made a reservation, booking, or appointment but neither keeps nor cancels it. I had kept the appointment and had cancelled it physically in person! Suggestion for the restaurant, get the parking sorted. Maybe Crown Estates will give you some temporary passes or arrange with a local taxi firm discounted rates to your restaurant, actually put on your website that parking is probably going to be an issue and suggest getting a taxi!

The food was excellent but the service was a bit odd! The service seems to be about the process, who does what and the customer is very much a secondary consideration. If anyone from the pub reads this, the blue bits of paper need way...

I have been here a few times, and as a gastro pub this has been always good. Great wine list to match. Most recent occasion was for Sunday lunch. More expensive than the average Sunday pub lunch, then the quality speaks for itself. We started...

I’ve been meaning to go for ages because it’s not far from me. I had a pig’s trotter ballotine which was absolutely delicious, followed by halibut which was also good. The little fresh peas and beans that went with it were wonderful, as was the...

Popped in for a pint of bitter (not designer larger) and had a cloudy short measure for £7. This is at least a 40% premium! £5 anywhere else would be plenty.

An amazing five star food experience. Nestled on the edge of Windsor Great Park, this venue is a true hidden gem. Completely unpretentious, elegantly and tastefully furnished and beautifully staffed with well spaced tables. And then the food.........It is rare to look at a menu...

This lovely pub restaurant sits at the very edge of Windsor Great Park, which makes it an ideal spot to refuel after a wander around. It doesn’t have parking, but is within a fairly short stroll of several car parks serving the park and Virginia...

Had lunch here a long time ago, knew it had changed hands and was keen to try. The Bar was quiet for a Friday evening-no real vibe, it's set up more like a restaurant than a pub for pre and after drinks. Had a couple...

Our local pub. Excellent, restaurant quality food and very cozy. The team is super friendly as well. We come for food, we come for a drink. Always great time!

I had heard a lot of good things about this pub so I booked it for my husband’s birthday as a surprise and we visited this Sunday. Unfortunately we were both very disappointed. The service was extremely slow and staff lacked any warmth. We waited...

I picked the Bailiwick for its interesting and unusual menu. We were not disappointed. The pigs's trotter starter provided an array of textures and delicate flavours. My friend seafood gratin, amusingly served on a bed of empty muscle shells was, according to her" superlative". The...

Family dinner including 3 teenage children Sat in the bar area as there was a function in the main restaurant. Not ideal spot to be honest and may have chosen to come a different day had know but was ok Service was excellent. Friendly and...

Can’t fault our visit here, from the food, the friendly staff to the relaxed atmosphere. We all had a different 3 courses and we all loved all of them, the desserts are really something else!

We had a delightful evening family night out. The staff at the Bailiwick were very knowledgeable and friendly and the food, an absolute delight. Love the attention to detail and every meal there has been superb. We will be returning.

I asked my local group in Windsor for non chain restaurants and this little gem cropped up to many times to ignore.. we booked for date night. We really loved our visit and the food was great. We were served by Daniel and he was...

Really can't understand why there are so many bad reviews for the Bailiwick, I can only think that there are different staff on different days as we had a 1st class experience. The decor is nice, classy, but not snobby. Staff were really friendly and...

My husband & I visited on Friday night to celebrate recent work achievements. We thought the menu looked wonderful so we were excited to try a good range of the food. Firstly, the service was poor & slow. Our aperitif took 30mins to arrive at...

A great lunch. The front of house service is brilliant, the dishes on both the bar menu and full a la carte are consistently excellent.

Had dinner on Saturday evening for four of us and having read various negative reviews, we were all very pleasantly surprised by the memorable dining experience and will be recommending the Baliwick to our friends. The nibbles, including freshly baked bread, were delightful and the...

Had lunch here toasty, the menu is over priced and the food is substandard at best. Had chicken Caesar salad , the chicken was floating in water. Another in our party had the fish and chips, the fish was grey and tasteless. These two meals...

Having known of the owner/chef from his days at the Oxford Blue we had been surprised by a rather scathing newspaper review of his relatively new establishment. We booked in for dinner on a Friday evening to test things out. No faults could be found....

Visited for valentines “tasting menu.” This was £90 per person for five courses. The pricing and marketing was in line of a high end restaurant and food, unfortunately the execution and overall ability of the restaurant is nowhere that level which left us feeling that...

I used to be a regular at this pub for drinks after a walk around VW and for meals. We popped in yesterday (Sunday) about noon for a drink after a walk. I never doubted that the tables would all be reserved but as there...

Had high expectations of this place as the menu was impressive with locally sourced food. The lady that served us was lovely and defiantly knowledgeable about the food however the food didn’t live up to what we expected. Presentation was 10/10 but the flavours didn’t...

We realised after sitting down that the prices were a lot higher than the average ‘nice pub’. Service was ok. Bit slow at the end. My main was a chicken burger @ £15. I didn’t realise it came with no sides and the waiter didn’t...

Just returned from lunch at the Bailiwick and have come away flummoxed. The staff, Alex and a South African lady were far from friendly. Alex literally spoke about five words to us the whole time and the lady spoke when asked questions but no smiles...

Just had lunch at The Bailiwick. It was really disappointing, food was distinctly average and the service was at best functional but without any cheerfulness or humour. Felt very unwelcoming and the general atmosphere somewhat funeral. Given the pricing is somewhat at the premium level...

We came in as a group of 6. From the stat the bar staff were friendly, charismatic and happy to help with getting drinks sorted. As for food, I went for the Trotter Ballotine to start, which was amazing. If you like pork, apple and...

Lovely place, Amazing Food! Can not fault the quality of the dishes we tried. The venison roast was absolutely amazing, was cooked to perfection, as it should, quite pink / medium to rare. The roast vegetables were wonderful. The scotch egg one of the best...

⭐️✨⭐️ This establishment never fails to impress. A true local treasure… The chef, pastry chef and restaurant staff are a fabulous team who deliver at all levels and at the highest standard consistently. If you LOVE food, this place is an absolute MUST. Personalised service,...

Have been here a couple of times recently and both kind of had the same vibe. Not sure who the lady is hosting, but she certainly shouldn’t be front of house. She had Xmas glasses on to get that festive vibe, but someone should tell...

Visited for Sunday Lunch with friends, party of 6. Food was complete perfection, rib of beef melted, fish dishes were the same, quality rainbow carrots & vegetables, could not fault anything in any way. Served by Elizabeth who looked after us so well, the food...

A very enjoyable evening at what is a very well organised gastro pub. Concentrating on customer service and excellent presentation and attention to detail. I commend the staff for putting up with us. Good selection of wines at I thought very good prices. Will be...

Just had lunch here with friends as a ‘thank you’ for kindnesses. Food was superb, starters, mains and puddings all really outstanding: venison from the Great Park much in evidence but truffle arancini also delicious . More game on offer for mains but also very...

This is an extremely well run gastro pub - tbf it’s a proper restaurant and at a high level too. Worth every penny, choice of 2 or 3 courses.. everything is well balanced with great flavour. 45 day dry aged Boston chop is enough for...

Glowing reviews create a certain expectation: setting (“excellent”), service (“wow”) and food (“Michelin star material”)… These were not met. My chicken burger was tiny. Served on a side plate, it comprised one small chicken thigh more than generously coated in breadcrumbs, and a few shreds...

First time visitors and we’ll be back. Liam was our colourful host and kept the banter flowing along with the drinks ! We had gammon and salmon for mains followed by knickerbocker glory and Cambridge burnt cream for dessert. The food was excellent and a...

Yesterday was my first time back in a few years and wow ! From the moment we stepped into the restaurant until we left the whole experience was fantastic. All the Staff were friendly and really made you feel welcome and that they were there...

A superb Saturday dinner for four. Excellent value for money, the three course menu was just amazing. All dishes were very well presented, perfectly sized and tasted sublime. I highly recommend the corn beef hash starter and venison main. The pub had a lovely, friendly...

Everything you could hope from a beautiful pub. As you arrive you are warmly welcomed and quickly see the quality of the location. Our waitress was very professional but in a casual way. However the food was exceptional and how it does not deserve a...

Another great evening at the Bailiwick with our little dog Archie. Liam and team are a fantastic front of house as always, with superb quality food and presentation. Really cannot fault this place, we love coming here and it never disappoints. This is our favourite...

We booked for a family birthday Sunday roast dinner. Having struggled to park ( The Valley Gardens Car Park is not open to non members of Savill Gardens) we made our way to The Restaurant. The appearance from outside was very pretty and we had...

My husband and I snuck in a date day and went to the Bailiwick for lunch. The decor of the pub is lovely and contemporary as is the attention to detail on every level. The staff were welcoming and professional from the start. The menu...

Met with a colleague to discuss work plans over lunch. Had heard that the Bailiwick @ Windsor Great Park (under new owners, previously at the Oxford Blue in nearby Old Windsor) was good but had not expected the heights of excellence achieved here (the food...

Amazing food, incredible service and a meal that satisfies a four year old and his grandparents - hard to find these days! Thanks for recommending we order one of each of the desserts - they were all incredible!

Honesty I don't know where to start. having decided to pop out for a spot of lunch on my wife's birthday we thought we would give the Bailiwick a try as it's somewhere we had never been since opening and having just about made the...

This lovely pub has been ruined by its lack of atmosphere and poor service. When asked why they stopped taking orders at 1530 inspite of not being able to book a table before 1500, the manager was mainly keen to tell us about how he...

Used to eat at this place often before it closed down. It had a really cosy atmosphere and was full of character, great staff and always delicious food. Was sad and bewildered as to why it closed whilst being such a little gem of a...

We had a very nice evening meal here with fresh local produce, an innovative menu, and great service. Highly recommended will definitely be back.

Absolutely fabulous food! Fabulous service! Cannot fault our night here and will most definitely be back and I can’t wait!

Amazing food and service, generous portions which meant we were too full for desserts. A very nice afternoon

Booked to come here for Sunday lunch, had not been before since it changed. When we arrived we were shown to a small table which was stuck between two already occupied tables. Once we looked at the menu - £45 for 3 courses - we...

We had a warm welcome from Liam and discreet attentive service from Emma. Food was excellent, well presented, particularly the Venison Bon Bons and desserts by pastry chef Ami. Emma took a lot of time to make sure our dietary requests were fulfilled and took...

We had a fantastic meal here; the food was amazing, locally sourced where possible, great cocktails and local gin and wine (both lovely!) Service was faultless too. Would highly recommend.

Tonight a friend and I enjoyed yet another exceptional meal at the Bailiwick. From the moment you arrive, Liam and his team show friendliness combined with acute professionalism. The most delicious dinner, wonderful service and well priced - well done to you guys - can’t...

We had the Sunday lunch at £25pp and left very disappointed. As per previous reviews the meat was undercooked so much so the fat wasn’t rendered down. The roast potatoes were cold and Yorkshire puddings dry and tasteless. Gravy lacked flavour. For £25 you’d expect...

Had lunch after a long walk in the Great Park. Love the decor, welcome was very warm, food tasty (similar menu to The Oxford Blue). Venison Balls were out of this world! As we walked out all of the tables on the top level had...

Positives Very generous portions, couldn’t manage half Reasonable cost 4p 2 course with wine, 220 Nice to have venison on as a Sunday roast Corn beef hash starter was excellent 1st time having Mac n cheese with shaved truffle, classy touch Pear dessert very clever...

One of the most over-priced and pretentious pub restaurants I have ever been to. We did have some alcohol, but even so the cost for four for a Sunday roast was £260. Outrageous! Although the starter was very nice the main roast was quite poor....

My husband booked a table of four for my 50th birthday. When we arrived, the pub was really busy. Once my brother and Mum arrived, we had to wait a while for our drinks to arrive and to order. We all had the prime rib...

There have not been many times in my foodie life that I get absolutely blown away but I can honestly say that this was one of those occasions. On our previous to the Bailiwick Freehouse we have enjoyed a fabulous lunch , an evening a...

I was taken here by an old friend for a Sunday lunch. Steve Ellis who is the owner/chef used to own the Oxford Blue which I thought was a great pub. I think this is better. The Bailiwick is located in a cul de sac...

I live locally but hadn’t been here since the new regime had set up camp. It was pretty damn good! Nice atmosphere and almost full at lunchtime. The bar snacks were a bit more than ‘nibbles’. We started with venison Bon Bon’s. Delicious. Then a...

MIXED BAG Came here to meet with 4 friends for a Sunday lunch. Venue was very busy and some staff obviously new & learning but were generally warmly welcomed. We decided to go for a two course lunch of mains and puddings. Two chose aubergine...

I cannot say enough about the dining experience here. If these talented chefs don’t get a Michelin star I’ll eat my hat! From the Venison Bon Bons to the Rhubarb Bavarois every bite was stunning! The Front end staff complete the package with a smile!

Great Lunch on a very wet and windy Wednesday. Stop of on our walk and very glad we did. Friendly attentive service from knowledgeable staff. Food hot and tasty at reasonable prices very good wine selection. Will definitely be back.

We visited with my parents who live locally to the pub. Warm greeting from bar staff, shown to a nice table excellent decor We all plumped for burgers Best burger I’ve ever eaten The black bun looks ..well black. very odd and very delicious Sprout...

Fantastic food! Liam, the manager, and all the staff were very welcoming and accommodating. They were so lonely and reassuring when our dog had a bark at a man in a hat. They were all so friendly to our 6 year old too. The food...

Went to see the lights at saville gardens really good evening walk. Feeling hungry on the way home found the bailiwick, what a find exceptional food great host and good value

Upon entering the venue we were greeted by the barman who rudely barked at us if we had a booking, due to the noise it took 2 attempts for him to clearly get the name right but it was clear his frustration was with us...

Wow. Our first time but not our last. The food was so tasteful and the service was perfect with witty & friendly staff to boost a warm ambience in a perfect location. The food was so lovely. Highly recommend for both the staff & the...

Booked this venue for a special Sunday roast with friends. The atmosphere and food were first class, my only moan was the lack of parking anywhere near the venue! If I return it will be by taxi!!!!

OMG what a amazing evening celebrating 2 birthdays. Food is to die for but star of the night was our waitress Liz, amazing service and knowledge aided by her side kick Liam 🤣 Youhave to try here and will be back 👍

The Bailiwick is an absolute firm favorite of ours and our go to place whether dining as a couple or if we have friends and family to visit. Liam and his front of house team offer the warmest welcome in Berkshire and if you book...

Liam and Liz make a great front of house team. The chef is superb. Wonderful food , superbly presented and very reasonably priced. Interesting local menu. Great ambiance - what’s not to like!

UNBELIEVABLE from start to finish!! The dining experience begins with the amazing food and the friendly staff and wonderful ambiance complete the experience! You WON’T be disappointed! Just waiting for them to get a Michelin star!

Great service, great staff, great food. Really nice evening. Thanks to Emma for perfect service. Cheese board is a must

We’ve combined a walk in the Virginia Water Valley Gardens with lunch at the Bailiwick for many years so we have seen all the changes - menus, staff and decor. Our 2nd visit under this ownership was disappointing and again we were unimpressed by food...

Wow! What an amazing evening in this wonderful pub/restaurant. I'd heard great things and was not at all disappointed. The food was delicious, the wines were excellent and the service was impeccable. Liam, and the rest of the staff, made up very welcome. We will...

We really enjoyed lunch at this pub/ restaurant. The manager, Liam, is personable and engaged with our 3 year old granddaughter. The food was creative, beautifully served and delicious. The only downside is that there is limited parking. Well worth a visit.

Super friendly staff, a beautiful cosy venue and an awesome menu. Thank you!!! I have walked and driven passed so many times before when in the park but never stopped, this will now be part and parcel of a day out to Virginia Water.

The place we were planning on visiting could not seat us so we decided to give this place a go as we had parked nearby. We were able to book a table online at very short notice and the welcome we received when we arrived...

We first met Steven & Ami at their previous establishment the Oxford Blue Pub where we’d visited a few times and absolutely loved it. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond their control they had to start looking for a new place. This led them to taking...

I really want to like this new venture as the Oxford Blue was so good but based on two visits, it's not up to the same standard (yet). The evening menu was great - at least two of the dishes were Michelin star standard. However...

We had no idea about this place and to be honest you wouldnt find it unless you knew about it as it is tucked at the end of a side road off the A30. It was suggested to us when I asked for recommendations of...

First let me confirm the food was lovely and most of the staff were professional and pleasant. Then we come to the manager who was out of control, being loud, making remarks he found funny and basically making me feel very unwelcome. It started with...