The Baskerville in South Oxfordshire

Went in for a group meal. Food ok. Can't believe they didn't do cocktails.

We just had a nice pint in the beer garden.

This is a great pub! Amazing garden, lovely inside and the rooms are excellent. The food is all high quality.

The Baskerville Arms in Shiplake has recently been revitalized with comprehensive updates to its bar, kitchen, accommodations, parking area, and gardens. On a subsequent visit, the results were impressive. Thanks to the vision of its current owner and the collaboration with Jeremy, a previous Henley local publican, the venue has been reinvigorated. Its interior decorations are elegantly accomplished, offering high-quality aesthetics that create a warm and welcoming environment when entering or moving towards the garden. The exterior now boasts charming seating areas with provisions for children's activities, and a dog-friendly policy. The menu presents an array of excellent options, particularly for those with gluten allergies or dietary restrictions. Our chosen dishes for the day, cajun chicken complete with relish and fries, alongside classic Fish 'n' chips accompanied by garden peas and fries, did not fail to satisfy. The servings were so generous that we opted out of dessert—perhaps on a future occasion. As personal patrons, we rank this pub as our preferred destination for dining out due to its diverse menu, congenial staff, and delightful ambient experience. It comes highly recommended.

What a fantastic pub with beautiful outdoor seating. Very clean and friendly. If you are staying in the Henley area, this one is worth the walk.

Although they have done a brilliant job of refurbishing the place the opening hours (closing times to be precise) are like the Wild West. 11pm means you will not be served after 10.45pm etc... rubbishing pub traditions. Make it clear.

We had another wonderful weekend at the Baskerville. The rooms are very comfortable and the breakfasts are amazing; however, it's the owners who truly make the experience exceptional. Their warm hospitality and attention to detail make you feel right at home. Whether you need local recommendations or just a friendly chat, they are always available and eager to assist. Their genuine care for their guests transforms a great stay into a memorable one. We can't wait to return!

Frist time eating at The Baskerville and it was fantastic! Home made chicken pie was absolutely delicious with pastry Mary Berry would be proud of, very nice wine at a very reasonable price and happy staff all contributed to a fabulous evening. There was a lovely atmosphere and we all felt very welcomed and looked after. Highly recommend.

The food and coffee were very good. We were out with friends that we have known for 40+ years. We knew we would have a good evening. How could it go so wrong?Service. Customer Service - does anyone remember what this was? We had a table booked for 7pm. It was reserved. So far, so good. The menu was limited but we knew the pub had changed hands and was being upgraded. No problem. We were not given a wine list. We ordered house wine and beer. After ordering the food appeared in a timely fashion. They served three of us and then asked if there was anything else we needed. The fourth guest said she would like her meal, please. The waitress visited the kitchen and returned saying the Chef had forgotten to cook her meal but he would treat it as a priority. It didn’t take that long but could have been handled more tactfully. At 9:06 we were asked if we had finished and would like to pay. We had only just ordered coffee from another of the six or so waiters, chatting behind the bar - we’d had to go to the bar to order more wine. This despite the fact that there were only two other tables occupied. The coffee arrived and soon after we paid the bill (adding a tip despite the lack of service). We lingered for a while as we hadn’t seen one another for several months. The other diners left and about 9:25 the lights were dimmed. There were several other customers still drinking. We realised we were expected to leave and, still in relatively good humour left the pub restaurant. We were saying our goodbyes when a young waiter raced out of the door and rudely, in a loud voice, asked if we had paid! We said that we had. He then told us to wait while he went in to check! I think at that point I had really had enough and explained how offended I was to be asked in the first place but then not to be believed was totally disrespectful. I had not been to the establishment for several years and certainly will not be repeating the experience.

Lovely beer garden, though undergoing some alterations at the moment. Now a long walk from Henley following the diversions necessitated by the local Thames Path closure!

OMG. The pub has had a big refurb and looks great. We didnt eat but heard the food is amazing so we will definitley be returning to eat. We received a warm friendly welcome by a lady called Vicki which just made the whole experience really enjoyable so we will make that next visit very soon <3

First time visiting here. Food was nice and well presented albeit the portion size could be slightly bigger to reflect the cost. The staff are very friendly and polite.

We had a lovely meal in The Baskerville. Everything cooked to perfection, all staff so friendly and the refurb is lovely. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

A disappointing meal for all four us. Moules Mariniere overcooked and rubbery in a gritty jus. Pie of the day dry and hotter than the sun, and brocoli the wrong side of al dente (barely cooked). Scampi all batter and no content, and an indifferent pasta dish. As they cleared the plates away and brought the bill, staff did not ask us if we had enjoyed the food because they knew what the answer would be. In a competitive market, you get one shot and we will not be back for food.

They have made great efforts in expanding the pub so all credit there. Staff friendly and attentive. Maybe it’s because the kitchen is recently opened and needs time to bed in but food we had maybe low priced but it too low in quality. I would rather pay a fiver more per meal and get good food. The fish pie was hunt the fish it was really a potato pie with limp asparagus. Better off serving a Charlie Bingham fish pie. Ham egg and chips just beige looking. At least add some greenery. So yes it’s cheap but it isn’t good enough.

First visit since the renovation and it was gorgeous inside

Following extensive renovations the Baskerville Arms is well and truly back!The new owners have done a great job and the new improved space looks amazing. There is a new bar and a larger drinking and eating area. It is all very tastefully decorated with a fascinating display of old photos of the area. And you definitely won’t find nicer ladies toilets in a luxury hotel. We visited with friends and all 8 of us were served excellent food by very friendly and helpful staff. The menu is currently described as limited whilst the kitchen is finalised but there was something for everyone and we were all very happy with our choices, We enjoyed delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere. There is a lovely big garden with an outside bar and we are looking forward to spending lots of evenings there in the summer!

We went to the Carol Service on Christmas Eve, £7 for a 1/2 glass of luke-warm mulled wine - what a rip off! No wonder the pubs are struggling!

Unfortunately, this pub is having repairs done, so the bar is in a tent outside. They sell rebellion ale, any I had the IPA, which was quite nice but would have preferred a more mainstream bitter. The food was a bit disappointing. I wouldn't recommend the beefburgers

We were delighted to hear that the pub had reopened, but very disappointed when we visited today as it is still a building site and was extremely cold. I wasn’t warned of this when I called to book. The food used to be excellent but was very ordinary today and I didn’t feel was value for money, E.g. no vegetables with our fish pie and the apple crumble was just apple pieces with crushed biscuit on top, nowhere near the excellent standard it used to be sadly.

I BOOKED A TABLE FOR 3 FOR DINNER.IT WAS TO CELEBRATE MY DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY. I DID THIS AFTER LOOKING AT THE WEBSITE.THE MENU AND PUB LOOKED VERY NICE. WHEN WE ARRIVED WE REALIZED THE PUB WAS BEING COMPLETELY RENOVATED.IT WOULD HAVE BEEN NICE TO HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THIS WHEN BOOKING. WE ENTERED THROUGH THE MAKESHIFT OUTSIDE BAR IN A MARQUEE.THIS WAS COLD.THERE WAS A BLOW HEATER BUT IT WASN'T BEING USED. WE ENTERED INTO A CACOPHONY OF NOISE BY THE LANDLORD(I PRESUMED) AND WERE SHOWN TO A TABLE BIG ENOUGH FOR AT LEAST 12 PEOPLE WHICH LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN USED BY THE BUILDERS TO WORK ON AS THERE WERE PENCIL MARKS ALL OVER.THE LANDLORD/LANDLADY WERE SAT ON A TABLE NEXT TO US DRINKING. WE COULDN'T ACTUALLY HEAR EACH OTHER ABOVE THE NOISE. WE WERE ASKED 3 TIMES IN QUICK SUCCESSION WHAT WOULD WE LIKE TO EAT AND TOLD THAT THE LARGE CROWD HAD BEEN DRINKING ALL DAY. I EXPLAINED WE WOULDN'T BE STAYING TO EAT BECAUSE OF THE OVERBEARING ROW. I SAW THE YOUNG INEXPERIENCED WAITRESS TELL THE LANDLORD THIS. HE MADE NO COMMENT OR APOLOGY AS WE MOVED OUTSIDE TO QUICKLY FINISH OUR DRINKS AND GO. WHAT AN AWFUL DISAPPOINTING RUDE EXPERIENCE. I WAS LUCKY TO GET A TABLE AT THE GRIFFIN IN CAVERSHAM.WHERE WE HAD A LOVELY MEAL WITH GREAT SERVICE.OTHERWISE MY DAUGHTERS BIRTHDAY WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN A NICE EVENING.

Excellent welcome here. The pub is being totally refurbished and the bar has been moved outside in a marquee. Good IPA and tasty pizza

Still under renovation, but temporary bar and seating is good. Goodxselection of ales and other drinks. Food is available - not tried, but the menu looks good. Grandsons have had pizzas, and they said are good.

Beautiful pub in great location for walking to from either Henley or Sonning. Going through a refurb so inside was restricted but lovely beer garden made up for it.

Lovely Although Somehow call time before 11 And don't tell you..

Was very disappointed with a member of staff She was very rude and needs lessons in hospitality A panini and a salad for lunch and found them very average to be honest

Definitely my favourite pub on the Thames Path so far. Great location around 2.6 miles outside of Henley. Excellent food at sensible prices. The spicy pizza was epic. Excellent drop of Marlow Rebellion. A nice lunch time pint. Best of all the staff. Young but attentive and efficient. Worth the five stars.

Great the pub has reopened, but the pasta dish was a disappointment. Obviously reheated, pasta needs to be freshly cooked.

Great Food.superb service good price. What's not to like.

Nice garden and decent beer selection but the food was very average. Pizza felt like it was aimed at kids rather than adults, salad came undressed. Wouldn't eat there again.

Excellent, good prompt service, staff very pleasant. Would consider stopping if the opportunity arises.

Great food and service in a lovely garden, tucked away in Shiplake

Food was mixed. Our mains were fairly decent, but the apple crumble was one of the worst I've had - bland and tasteless. The staff were friendly, although service was unbelievably slow. Perhaps an understaffing issue, as the staff were rushing about like headless chicken and forgetting things.

Food was mediocre, staff were friendly

Decent pub with a beautiful garden, great location next to the station, serving a lovely cider

Lovely pub and friendly service I had a prawn and salmon salad starter it was plentiful for my lunch and very fresh and tasty

Didn’t eat but drinks in the garden were very pleasant

A great village pub, with a very welcoming atmosphere. The Baskerville has a really old English feel to it with great old English hospitality, we were strangers from out of town and within a few minutes felt at home, Karen served us behind the bar and served our food and made us feel like we would like to visit again (and we did) the food was outstanding, fresh ingredients well prepared, generous portions and served promptly. The pub is undergoing sympathetic renovations whilst retaining its post war “middle England” charm. Great garden for sociable drinks for Al fresco dining. We walked to Shiplake from Henley along the river and took the train, a 5 minute journey back. Nothing not to like about this place.

Very pleasant pub with attentive staff. We only stopped off for drinks on this occasion but with a arge selection of beers we would've liked to have stayed longer. Great location too.

Great pizzas and lovely staff. We were so well looked after and had a fantastic time. Thank you! Explicitly dog friendly!

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Reopened 16th December 2022 Open Wednesday to Sunday 12-3pm & 5-11pm Full bar service Restrictions food offerings of Pizza only at the present time Kitchen opens 12-2.30pm & 5-8.30pm New website coming Please ignore Google as information is incorrect

The menu was quite small. We all settled on the fish and chips and we all thought it was the best fish and chips we had had in a long time. Service very good. Will definitely return.

Great food in a fabulous garden. Friendly good service. A must - visit place to eat.

Disappointed that neither Flank nor Rib Eye Steak were on the menu. And sole and Devon fish were unavailable which left a choice of burger or battered haddock- burgers were great though and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves/ thanks again

Really good Sunday roast. Slow cooked lamb. Crispy roast tatties and a yorky pud. Very good service. Would definitely go back.

I have just come back from an amazing lunch. 5 ladies and a tiny dog. We booked for the garden and wow what a re-vamp simply beautiful. Anyway onto the food. I had a delicious burger with harissa fried onions very tasty, 2 opted for the fish finger sandwich very generous with the fish, batter was extremely nice, the final 2 opted for the steak sandwich and again found it delicious, all came with fries. We all opted for ice-cream which was sourced from Henley Gelato, very refreshing on a very hot day. I must add the service was very quick. We were mainly served by Adam who was very friendly and informative, it’s very clear that he’s very passionate about the Baskerville and the experience he can give the customers. Well done and we will see you soon.

Lovely pub and besutifully redesigned garden. Food great. Staff charming All very pleasant indeed

Very eclectic menu with great US touches. Very good selection of craft ales and reasonable wines to complement the food.

Delicious dinner. Friendly servers. As the restaurant filled up, service slowed a bit. But the welcoming and relaxing atmosphere offered a lovely background to our dinner.

Great outside space, fun to have the bbq on the go, too. Service was brilliant and very friendly, very helpful.

Really enjoyed our dinner. The catch of the day with the Grenobloise sauce was really good - the balance of the lemon juice and capers was excellent. Our daughter enjoyed her lamb and rosemary burger 'really tasty'! My partner's Flank Steak was cooked just right. Not forgetting the service which was excellent!

Great garden dining, great food, lovely staff

Lovely pub. Delicious food. Friendly service. Will come again Thanks Caroline

Just gorgeous, we had such a fantastic lunch at the Baskerville. The garden is looking amazing and I love that it’s split into little sections, it feels so private and peaceful :) the food was delicious I loved the bbq menu and I was impressed with the fondant!

We have eaten here on special occasions over a number of years. We always get a lovely welcome and the food and wine are top notch.

I've been going to The Baskerville since the mid 80's and have always loved it, with many fond memories there. Nowadays I get to go once a year around the Regatta usually. However, I was at Bremont yesterday and decided to book an evening table for two as its less than 1 mile away and we needed to be in and out in 60mins or so. Superb. Infact outstanding. We both had the fish special, which we were told had been freshly caught at 3.37 that morning. The place is still charming, great ambience, the newly refurbished garden looks amazing, no foody pub smells when you walk in the door or the now obligatory 'sticky' table so prevalent in many such eateries and the service was fabulous. We went dutch and the bill for, breads and dips, fish special, coffee, NA beer and sparkling water with tip was £34 each. Well worth it. Highly recommend.

We stayed for one night at the beginning of the Platinum Jubilee weekend as we were attending a family gathering locally. The room was clean and tidy with all the little extras. We had a quick drink in the fabulous garden, much admired the edible planting and repurposed greenhouse. The breakfast was really delicious (full English, eggs Benedict or eggs Florentine, toast and preserves, T&C&OJ). All the staff were very friendly and happy to assist us despite a very big & busy weekend for them. I will definitely return when visiting the area.

We were a group of five and were seated in the small room with a round table and was very comfortable. Food was good: fish and chips served in an innovative style. Service was slow but apologies made for this.

Delicious Sunday lunch - high quality fresh produce and good sized portions - the meat was melt in the mouth. Highly recommended.

Since pandemic restrictions have eased, we visit the Baskervilles often for Sunday lunch and special family meals. The staff are lovely. The food is high quality. And the setting, especially the garden and walk to Thames Path, is fantastic. Highly recommend for visitors to this part of England.

A really delicious meal of fresh line caught fish of the day ❣️Complemented with gorgeous fresh veg 😌 Finished off with a stunning chocolate fondant❣️ ( categorically no microwave used here!!!!😃) And local ice cream . Perfect ! 🤩

Delightful pub - loved the different ‘rooms’ in the garden. Enjoyed what we ate - will definitely return.

One of the best roast dinner we have ever had , fresh veg tender meat and piping hot.. delicious 😋

Very warm welcome from friendly staff. We had a super table for six in the window and all the staff were very friendly and efficient. Our meals were lovely and we would definitely come again

Always love coming here when staying in Henley. Lovely walk to the pub. Dog friendly too in most areas. beautiful garden which has recently been revamped. Came here for Sunday lunch this time and the food was amazing. Best roast I've had in ages. Looked after by the lovely Kaye who is always such a great host. Look forward to seeing you again on Regatta Sunday!!!

First time back since Covid and since the revamp to the garden. Tremendously impressed with the garden layout with different types of seating areas throughout to cater for small or large parties. We went for a light lunch with drinks. three of us had the steak sandwich with fries etc. Good size, good quality beef cooked rare with delicious accompaniments. Service was really excellent - attentive, helpful and friendly. Congratulations to Simon and team for the changes you've made and the service on the day

This is around our sixth visit since the Baskie came under new management and it just gets better and better. The Menu is constantly being refined and improved with some beautiful seasonal dishes, fresh catches and twists on originals. With the constant improvements going on throughout the pub and the garden, it is refreshing to see someone in hospitality going for it. It deserves to be a great success and I'm sure it will be.

Lovely Sunday lunch outside. Attentive service, well cooked food. Delicious nut roast.

Pretty good option for a roast dinner on a Sunday. No other options on the menu if you don't want to have a roast however which may be disappointing. Some may think it's slightly pricey, at around £40-£45 pp. However, great food and good service in a really nice location.

I realised I’ve been here before and wasn’t disappointed on my 2nd visit. My burger was delicious and I got to try a deep fried gherkin for the first time! I liked it. Really great service and food - highly recommend. Has a lovely outside garden area and allows dogs - always a bonus for us dog lovers.

First time visit. Excellent service, fantastic food, wonderful setting. Real value for money in the area

We had an absolutely fantastic meal and the service was excellent

Had a lovely visit. Great food and great service!

LOVELY Sunday lunch. Dog-friendly, child-friendly, met all our dietary requirements and utterly delicious. Thank you chef and waiting staff!

Changed hands recently and trying really hard in difficult times. Warm welcome and excellent food. Garden having massive work on it, should be fantastic in spring and summer

Wonderful staff & fantastic food, such a beautiful location right next to the train station.

Warm welcome, great service and very good food. Highly recommend.

Nice meal, good location and good service. Good atmosphere

Vegan option was delicious and interesting. Not a bog standard token meal. Also gluten free which was a bonus.

Simon and his team did an outstanding job catering for my daughters 18th - 64 17/18 yr olds!! for a 3 course sit down dinner and a silent disco. The staff were excellent, the food great and the atmosphere just right. So delighted with how the evening went, thx so much Simon and the team at the Bask!

The Baskerville is always reliable with great food and service

Really relaxed, a classic pub lunch with great service - Really good veg I could have just eaten a plate of that!

I haven’t been to the Baskerville for years. It’s a nice place to eat and the ambiance and service were both excellent. Being Sunday lunch my friend and I had the roast beef. For supposedly well aged beef we both found it very average. The rest of the meal was very good though. It’s not cheap here so we expected better with the meat.

We had the catch of the day which was superbly cooked and absolutely delicious!! The Sauce was to die for! Chocolate fondant was outstanding and the dark chocolate crumb Under the ice cream just added that extra special something. The service was really excellent ! delightful and attentive. Timings between courses were perfect too.

I had the most delicious seabream, perfectly cooked, tender and with the perfect sauce. The padron peppers were also fantastic.

A nice welcome and atmosphere in the restaurant. The food came to the table quickly and nice and hot, obviously freshly cooked. The waitress was extremely attentive without being overbearing. How nice to see Simon, the owner, coming over to meet and greet. Wines affordable and delicious. We would certainly recommend the Baskerville.

We booked without knowing they had a 40% offer on. The food was excellent with the service outstanding. Would have gladly have paid full price or more. A classic gastropub that's well worth a visit

The food was excellent with a variety of choices including for vegetarians. Excellent table service - friendly, responsive and welcoming .

Another fantastic meal at the Baskerville. Great atmosphere, really busy and amazing offer on the food throughout February. Had fish and chips, really well done and came quickly.

Overnight stay for a party of two. Lovely greeting, busy little local pub, reminiscent of the local pub in the movie The Holiday. Nice choice of wines and great choice of beers/lagers on tap …….. even better gin selection. Recently taken over, pre Covid by...

Atmosphere gone.food really not great for prices charged. always loved this place. sadly no more feel really let down.

Very varied menu to suit all appetites and tastes. Chef was very happy to provide a delicious alternative to suit dietary requirements. Service was well above average and our meal was great value for money. The Baskerville is certainly working hard to provide a variety of events. Look forward to a return visit.

Enjoyed a super tasty Sunday lunch with friends and would definitely recommend it. All the staff were really attentive and friendly, even making time to have a proper conversation with us (thanks Cheryl). Another waitress quizzed the passionate chef about how to make the delicious...

Excellent Sunday roast professionally served. Well worth a visit

Excellent service and kind and considerate staff

Great meal, relaxed and friendly service! Will definitely be back for a Sunday lunch

We stayed at the Baskerville for New Years eve on the spur of the moment booking. Every aspect of their service exceeded our expectations. The accommodation was a family room above the pub. The food was excellent and perfect ambience for us and our son...

Great food in a cosy restaurant with outstanding service!

We went for an early NYE meal. We enjoyed such a warm welcome and were made to feel so comfortable. The food was delicious and the wine excellent. All round a fantastic evening. Would highly recommend and we will return in 2022. Thank you!

We visited The Baskerville a few weeks ago for a drink - based on the friendliness of the team, we decided that the next visit would be for dinner and we are so glad we did. The food was excellent - my Monkfish tail was...