The Carpenters Arms in Windsor and Maidenhead

Pleasant popular place, good food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere

Very nice restaurant. As a french person really appreciated some good french food that reminded me of home!

Outstanding food quality and friendly, attentive service. I'll be back, 5 out of 5 stars from me

Superb pub with a first class restaurant. French menu with plenty of choice. Staff were very welcoming and attentive. Please give it a go.

Mother's day lunch amazing I couldn't fault a thing to food drinks service price atmosphere friendly and the extra mothers Day goodie bag was an excellent touch would recommend would definitely go back and take friends for the experience

Well done Well cooked and presented French food Super service at all hours See you soon...

I would say this place is only 4 stars. The good food is not exceptional. The prices are a little high to be great value. However, the staff are good. My beer didn’t feel fresh like it should, my roast lamb was pretty ok. I just wasn’t wowed, although I’d likely come here again to give another chance at impressing me and my family.

Always an excellent venue for a pleasant French lunch, good food and service.

Lovely food, lots of choice, pleasant atmosphere, plenty of room not too noisy. Very enjoyable lunch

Christmas lunch... Fabulous experience. Wonderful food, superb service and a great host. Plus options for the children.

Buzzing atmosphere, superb fish pie and really helpful staff- what more could one want!! 5 stars 👍

Most excellent food and perfect staff/service. Can't beat this pub/restaurant.

We had a fantastic evening out at The carpenters arms. The chicken and chips is amazing and plentiful, everything about our dining experience was perfect !!

Lovely pub with delicious food, charming service and the weekday lunch menu is a bargain for the quality.

Been in several times recently and always welcoming and friendly. Good beer and bar food. Like the covered outside area with TV screen too. One point however, the bar area is so noisy it is hard to hear the others talking as sound reverberates around, this has been repeated by others too. Some soft furnishings to help absorb the noise would help immensely.

Another excellent meal today, service much improved from last time, efficient and friendly. Looking forward to our next visit next year

12 of us went to the French restaurant in The Carpenters Arms, each of our group thought the food was fantastic!

French pub. A hidden gem that I always wish if there is one in my area. Delicious dishes and wide selections. Warm foie gras was great! Will come back again!

I went here as I’d heard great things about it and my expectations were exceeded. All of the waiters and waitresses were amazing at making me feel welcome and even though it was packed (the rugby was on) they never seemed stressed and always made sure to check back on me and make sure everything was perfect. I ordered the rib-eye steak and it was without a doubt the best one I’ve ever had. It was cooked perfectly and the peppercorn sauce that came with it tasted amazing. The fries were made beautifully and the wine that was suggested by Ashleigh and Seb to pair without I cannot fault. Thank you to everyone there but especially Ashleigh, Seb, Micheal, Dave, Robyn, Mitch, Heidi and Keira as they made my experience one to remember. I will definitely be returning asap.

Been here a couple of times in the past, this time is for my Birthday and Wedding Anniversary. Wow, just amazing, still here and about to order dessert. I have been lucky to have been to many lovely restaurants around the world, but this place is just awesome . Sunday lunch is an absolute must!!

Amazing Sunday lunch, Roast Beef was perfectly cooked and plenty of veg, potatoes and gravy. Yorkshire pudding was enormous and delicious. Lovely service and nice to have our special occasion recognised xx thank you.

Found by accident and glad we did. They have a wonderful beer garden at the back which was perfect for a sunny Sunday afternoon. The staff are super friendly and really know the menu. We had the 2 course roast, one beef and other lamb. Cooked to perfection. The Sticky toffee pudding is to die for. Highly recommend

Un típico pub inglés, comimos bien con la super compania de nuestros amigos

Food was very poor compared with a year ago. Had the set menu and choose the chicken and fries which was a very small chicken leg covered in what tasted like a shop bought gravy and pub chips. Very disappointing

We randomly came to visit this bar in our local area for a drink in the sun. We were welcomed at the bar with friendly warmth. All the bar staff were amazing Georgia, Ashleigh, Constance, Becca and especially Mike and George were exceptional. The staff were really helpful and knowledgeable to help us decide what to drink, this is truly worth a visit. The staff had a wide range of knowledge, of the variety of drinks available, recommended for us to try. The ambience was amazing along with the food. The outside garden area had tv screens if you wished to watch sport. Alternatively they had a quiet area in garden as well. Exquisite pub/restaurant and will definitely be back! Highly recommend! 😀

Absolutely superb meal from start to finish. Piping hot food, polite and professional staff, excellent size portions. Well worth a visit. Highly recommended.

Went in on Sunday Evening and restaurant was quite quiet. Server right from the word go was horribly miserable. She is in the wrong job. Foot was very good but she spoiled a nice evening

Amazing food, service and atmosphere… the food choices are superb and often times hard to find elsewhere. The staff is amazing friendly and know their menu, perfect for a date night family night or just some friends. Highly recommend. Now to be clear I ordered some more expensive items but I was very impressed about the presentation and the quality was more than enough for two…

Nowhere near the best meal we've had there! The French onion soup wouild not satisfy any French person - it was tasty but didn't really taste of onions. The duck rillettes were okay, but bland. The Eggs Calatane were underdone with raw whites which I sent back and they were returned after another couple of minutes under the grill making the dish a bit overdone and dry, but the eggs were then cooked. The pepper sauce with my wife's steak was nice, but runny and not really tasting of pepper. Overall it was disappointng, especially as they had no Calvados or apple sorbet which was always our way of finishing the meal in the past. We checked and the head chef was not working that day (Monday) which would hopefully, but sadly, explain the poor food. We'll try again sometime on a Friday!

Based on the pricing my expectations were higher than what the kitchen delivered. The floor staff on the other hand were spot on maintaining a relaxed atmosphere, however it’s not the job to carry the kitchen.

A nice gastro pub, well designed - certainly delivers the vibe of a French restaurant. I’ve ordered from the specials menu, a steak and foie gras for £45, I’ve asked for medium rare and it was medium at best - it wasn’t worth the money. The chips were also disappointing, very much just a pub chips. My friend had the chicken from the regular menu and was quite happy with her portion so maybe I was just unlucky

Lunch today with two long lost school friends. The food was excellent and the service quietly efficient. We are looking forward to our next visit

A nice gastro pub, well designed - certainly delivers the vibe of a French restaurant. I’ve ordered from the specials menu, a steak and foie gras for £45, I’ve asked for medium rare and it was medium at best - it wasn’t worth the money. The chips were also disappointing, very much just a pub chips. My friend had the chicken from the regular menu and was quite happy with her portion so maybe I was just unlucky

We had a wonderful time here today. We came just before the kitchen closed and they happily seated us. We were a really big table and everyone was very happy! One of our new favourites

Great, authentic French cuisine. Excellent winelist and service!

Fab find in Sunningdale. Great food, obliging and experienced staff. Village location. The landlord (Nick) and staff (Heidi & Charlotte ? - Ms BA) together with bar and an array of others provided a first class experience both yesterday (Tue 20th June) and today 21st for a small group of visiting Chauffeurs - thank you. #GarytheChauffeur

Visited with friends whilst staying in the area. We had a combination of standard menu items and “specials”. The standard menu food was well received by those diners. The specials were disappointing, particularly a meat dish masquerading as a chateaubriand, yet cooked with a much lesser cut of meat. It was average, except for the price which, at £85 for two, seemed far too high even for this well-heeled area of Berkshire. Also, the wine was disappointing. It wasn’t “off” so we didn’t reject it but the quality was poor, even at “only” c. £35…. Our host was efficient but, maybe unsurprisingly, didn’t ask about the meal or wine satisfaction. Overall it was average hence the rating.

What wonderful service! Fabulous staff food was delish. Loved the inside decor and vibe. I will def be back

Wonderful meal at the carpenters. The crab and avocado starter and the fish of the day main course were excellent.

Amazing service lovely terrace We spent a couple of hours enjoying a fantastic sunset in the nice balcony/terrace outdoor. The wine is great, the rose ‘ Bastille is worth the trip! Michael had every attention for my friend and I to get the best memory of a night out celebrating friendship. Thanks to him ! Will be back soon! Thanks!

What a lovely pub in a lovely village! The food was delicious and service with a smile. Can't wait to visit again.

Very pleasant lunch time experience

Nice for lunch. Pricey for dinner !

Fantastic meal can’t recommend this place enough. Service excellent (Katrina) A must if you like Italian food x

If you're in the mood for authentic French cuisine that will transport you straight to the streets of Paris, look no further than this hidden gem of a restaurant. I've had the pleasure of dining here six times since moving to the area, and each visit has been an absolute delight. One dish that truly stands out is the fondue. It's a rare find in most restaurants, but this place has truly mastered the art of preparing it. The smooth and creamy texture of the melted cheese, paired with the perfectly toasted bread and array of dipping options, make for a truly memorable culinary experience. But the fondue is just the tip of the iceberg here. The menu features a wide range of classic French dishes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds. The atmosphere of the restaurant is equally charming, with a cozy and intimate ambiance that makes you feel right at home. The staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, always happy to make recommendations or offer wine pairings to complement your meal. Overall, if you're looking for a true taste of France this restaurant is an absolute must-visit. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just looking for a romantic date spot, you won't be disappointed.

Great pub with lovely food and a warm welcome also.

What a pub! Such a good atmosphere! Ben is such a good manager! Really happy with the service and music was good!

Everything we had was delicious. Lovely staff and friendly atmosphere. The three course lunch menu is excellent value. I can’t wait to go back.

Staff very helpful and pleasant,the atmosphere was great.The food was outstanding 👌

Dined in La Cloche. Really good

Best french bistro in town!! AMAZING food and super pleasant service. I was looking for a good foundue in Windsor area and found this lovely option. Really recommend the foundue, oysters and merengue for little desert. They sent it together with the bill and my desire was to be there eating forever :) looking forward to visiting this place again!

This is place is good and has the ability to be really great. Overall a good experience . Getting there is not for the faint of heart. Narrow and somewhat busy roads lead you to a very nice looking pub with an amazing 5 star French theme (decor). If you can, walk or take an Uber. The front of house met us with a great sense of hospitality and sent us to our reserved table through the bar. Seats were comfy and spacious. The Menu offering, which is a mainly French bistro style, does not disappoint and the lunch menu is a great deal. Maybe too many menu items which forces Chef to have a lot of pre-made prep. We had 6 people ordering a good variety of food. The hits were the tartiflette, Brie salad and the escargot. Wine list looked great but it was lunch so we mainly had water. There were some disappointments around the half chicken and the duck confit. The gravlax was hit and miss, not my taste but some loved it. Ultimately the things made fresh were 👍 the dishes who had some pre-prep not so great. I think this place is good and if you are missing France, come by and have a drink and a starter. The staff and ambience make the place.

Went for an evening meal on Sunday.. not been since the new management has taken over ..lovely welcome at the door..food amazing!! BUT I'm a bit fussy with cold food just wasnt hot enough for me hence the 4* instead of 5..

Lovely restaurant and great French food. Service was very good and parking was easy at lunch time. Nice for a special occasion. I had the Foie gras followed by Confit du Canard both were delicious.

Top class food and wine (French classics - my favourite), and welcoming service. Very well chosen Touraine Sauvignon Blanc. We love going here for lunch. Thanks.

Delicious food but a little noisy, as we couldn't hear people on our table, but an all round enjoyable dining experience 😀

Excellent set menu in a very comfortable and attractive restaurant. A friendly welcome, highly efficient service by professional and personable waiting staff. Remarkable value and a wide selection of French dishes. Highly recommended.

My friends and I visited as part of a belated birthday celebration and we all loved it. The menu was full of enticing dishes and they were all delicious. The wine list included plenty of decent bottles at reasonable prices and the staff were friendly...

The menu is great and the preparation of the food is very good but the staff who served us this midweek were not at all welcoming. Given the price, I had a good mind to remove the 12.5% service charge and only didn’t as I know times are hard - but we wont be returning or recommending.

Having read some "not so good reviews" I decided the proof is in the eating!! So we visited, 4 people for lunch and chat, on a thursday, the restaurant was not particularly busy, but still had a nice atmosphere, enhanced by the freindly welcome from...

Repeat visit. Good french style food. Traditional french soupe des poissons was a little bland and lacked the usual punch you expect from it. Duck was tasty. Good wine. Good service.

Friendly pub with a good selection of drinks and a lovely outside area. Staff were attentive and very friendly. Definatley worth 5 stars....

Oh my days.. what a place. They accommodated us as a group of 16 at short notice. Service was amazing with attentive staff. Would visit again.

A lunchtime visit as a couple for a celebratory birthday occasion. Went well until the bill. We had been there several times before and enjoyed the meals. We had been concerned as to reported changes of ownership etc but wanted to give it another try....

Nice pub with a good menu. Mostly French style cooking. A little pricey with entrees at £24 plus. Chicken & chips even in a cute casserole is a bit expensive. We had 7 at the table. The lamb was well cooked with a good flavor....

We were disappointed when we learnt earlier this year that the French owners had left the Carpenters. We returned recently and nothing has changed-same combination of a proper English pub (serving well kept London Pride) and a French restaurant serving authentic food. The table d'...

This place was a brilliant find, we didn't do any research just turned up, and was not disappointed, fabulous food and beer, will definitely visit again.

Went here again today with my partner for a 2 course set meal .... and it was simple but delicious!! Steak and chips in pepper sauce, delicious,

A surprisingly big gastro-pub tucked away in the residential streets of Sunninghill. It’s quite a distance from London here, so it was something of a surprise to find the City’s prices at the bar and on the menu. The food itself was decent, but not...

They price their prosecco at £8.50 per glass which is what I would expect to pay in London, not a local village pub. Other wines are reasonably priced so why such a difference to other local pubs? Puts me off returning.

The staff, venue, service and food are all first class, they could not be more attentive with our table of ten, the bar is also a great area to meet before dining 👍🏿

We've been going to the Carpenters Arms for years; Friday's visit will put us off for a while. The cote du boeuf has gone up in price to £80 - stupidly we ordered it; it was much fattier than usual and we were only given...

I’ve been to this restaurant for over 10 years. It’s recently been sold. I called up today to book a table for a large group and asked that we are given the set menu only. I was told this was not possible as the menus...

Great food, fantastic atmosphere and friendly staff.... what more could you ask for. The menu, although slightly expensive is varied and plentiful.

There are always going to be differences of opinion on this restaurant. It is somewhat like Marmite. Have wondered if my visits over the years coincided with bad days in the kitchen. This last visit saw lovely service - absolutely no complaint there - but...

I Love this place. My Wife and i started coming here 3yrs ago and were impressed. Since i have taken many guests and allways tops all round. We havent visited for a couple of months and went for Sunday lunch today. Snails were delicious and...

Great food, great staff and a fab atmosphere. Owners put on a great New Year’s Eve party too. Make sure to book the restaurantI I you do come for a meal, and remember to visit the bar/ lounge before and after to heat the film...

I have not had an opportunity to visit this place for a while, but was certainly not disappointed upon my visit today. A very warm and friendly welcome from the staff and co-owner, we sat down do a very satisfying meal. Considering that the Restaurant...

Never disappointed by the service or the food. The food is of high quality and the service efficient, professional and friendly. Thank you to Sequoia and Alexandre for your 'gentillesse'. Looking forward to my next visit.

Out with friends on a Friday evening we enjoyed a real treat here in the “Auberge” at the Carpenters Arms .A warm welcome from Frank and that was the start of a wonderful evening of delicious food &wine in this convivial village pub . Despite...

We were warmly welcomed. The a la carte menu is on the expensive side, but the set menu offers excellent value. The service was very prompt and the food delicious.La Cloche has a very agreeable ambience. We enjoyed an excellent lunch.

We had a lovely lunch and some good wine here. The escargot was really nice good to see it on the menu. Clearly some people didn’t have the same experience as we did, but I can’t really comment on that. Its a lovely little pub...

Never have I experienced an owner so rude in all my life. This is the first review I’ve ever left and I was compelled to after the down right rude, aggressive and disgusting behaviour of the owner. He made us feel unwelcome from the outset...

We had a wonderful Sunday lunch, great food and good range of choices on the very reasonable fixed price menu. The staff and service were excellent and were particularly helpful in accomodating one of our party who was in a wheelchair. We were there early...

First lunch out after lock down and not disappointed. The set lunch menu provided good, imaginative choices at a reasonable price. We will certainly return.

My wife and I ate at La Cloche, the French restaurant attaching to The Carpenters Arms. On both occasions neither of us were in any way disappointed with the meals. Their desserts "were to die for". Staff excellent. Love the French accents also. Not a...

i’ve been going to the carpenters for a long time but since the lockdown it’s just gone downhill the wine i ordered was out of stock my starter of mussels consisted of four dried up mussels my main course was a ribeye steak it was...

Appalling hospitality, me and my friends got judged on arrival straight away and felt like they were trying to get rid of us within the first 5 minutes. Food was on the table in 7 minutes. Shambles.

The waitress was so miserable and unfriendly, not a good start. Had the set menu and the food was fine, no fat on the steak but a bit of garnish would have been nice. Ordered the apricot tart for dessert, but it was apple and...

Our greeting was warm and welcoming. The staff were very attentive but the food was dreadful. My Prawn Salad had no taste and was sparse, obviously more attention is paid to fussy presentation, than the actual taste and quality of the food. My Husband had...

A wonderful afternoon spent with friends. Great food and service. Emma, Syd,Alex, Camille and Emilie make you feel so welcome.

We are very big fans of the carpenters arms. Always a great experience whether it’s for dining or just casual drinks. Fabulous food, fabulous staff, fabulous wine list. 5 star experience all round ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The owner is absolutely horrible and don’t know a thing about hospitality so rude thinks the world owes him a favour just cos he owns a pub would not recommend it!

Visited this, one of our favourite restaurants yesterday for, as usual, a superb lunch. The food never disappoints and the excellent running of the restaurant inspires confidence at this perilous time.

Along with the Thatched Tavern, one of my default lunch spots in the area. Pound for pound, unbeatable. Simple, well made, adult food, produced by someone who knows how to cook. Oh, and fresh too (no Brake Bros reheated rubbish here). The chicken and chips is legendary. And all served in a relaxed atmosphere that is the epitome of hospitality. Nothing here not to like. It’s busy for a reason. Nothing more to say. See you again very soon!

We were passing and not local called on off chance to book a table and very efficient welcoming call booked us in and half hour later at our table. I did not expect the restaurant to be this nice with such a wide range or...

What a wasted afternoon. Went for a roast and got re heated rubbish. As for the owner what a rude child. Can’t be spoken to and I could over hear other family’s having the same problem. Stay well away

Great evening with friends, with a fab atmosphere and service too. The food was wonderful, very very good. Took me back to a few lovely Bistros in France, and they've have managed to capture the flavours of dishes from France with a local twist! Lovely...

Good French Cuisine. We entered at the pub side, not really French we thought .... until we have been friendly asked to move to the other side of the restaurant. A real (positive) surprise. Very good French Cuisine, extraordinary good service by three young ladies,...

Ordered the prawns to start - £12 a dish, only 4x prawns of average quality and overcooked garlic. For mains we had 1x lamb which was good but not £20 good. We also had the slow cooker beef, which again grossly over priced relative to...