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Nº 320 in 593 in Windsor and Maidenhead

Nº 47 of 109 British in Windsor and Maidenhead

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A lovely tucked away place n the woods! Great food, friendly staff and lovely warm atmosphere🤗

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Patricia Kearn . 2024-11-18

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Tried to visit on a Monday, but the Inn was closed! Even though the website and board outside said open. Reading other reviews, the owner doesn't care. Leaving this poor review might not have taken long! The time to change the board or website, would have taken less than it took me to drive there!

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Damon Felipes . 2024-11-13

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Well we drove off the beaten track to find the place as the website and board outside, when we got there said open, but they weren't 😮‍💨 so ended up going elsewhere

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Claire Felipes . 2024-11-11

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Wow! Since a lovely young couple have recently taken over, this place has taken huge strides forward. It is more elegant and beautiful inside and has a great menu, with service to match. We went for Sunday lunch, which was to a very high standard. You can even order a bowl of meats and gravy for your dog, which our Spaniels devoured. It's worth booking ahead as it's popular!

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Happy L . 2024-11-04

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Lovely traditional pub tucked away in the countryside with lots of walks nearby. Well behaved dogs accepted. Great welcome from the friendly staff especially Charlie. Food was delicious, well presented and reasonably priced. Will be returning and definitely recommend.

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CGebbie . 2024-10-30

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Gorgeous pub in a very rural setting, lovely walks to do in the area. The food was fantastic and the service very friendly.

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Jo . 2024-10-28

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We had a family birthday celebration that coincided with “Steak Night”… and it was a wonderful choice. Food fantastic, hosts terrific and atmosphere most convivial! The sticky toffee pudding was as good as I can remember. Thank you, we will be back, no excuses needed!

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RichardBerends . 2024-10-24

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Had a very nice lunch at the Dew Drop Inn with friends yesterday. Easy to find with a nice walk beforehand. Plenty of parking. Dog friendly. Good selection of freshly prepared food. Friendly staff warm atmosphere. Recommend. We all agreed we'd go again.

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Julia Wright . 2024-10-22

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Great stop for lunch after a walk around the local area. We just had the open sandwiches which were delicious especially accompanied with some mayo and truffle fries. Hope to come back soon. Thanks for being so welcoming.

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Neil Chivers . 2024-10-17

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My wife and I visited the Dew Drop for her birthday having heard great things from friends who had visited over the past month, and we're glad we did. We had a very warm welcome from Sarah and Marius on our arrival which set the tone for the rest of the evening. The entire team was attentive and helpful talking through the dishes on the menu, and checking we were ok for drinks throughout the evening. The food was fantastic, all cooked to order, locally sourced and really tasty. Despite being cooked to order we didn't have long waits between courses, which arrived piping hot. The pub is cosy and intimate with a nice roaring fire in the pub area. I highly recommend The Dew Drop as an alternative to the other gastro pubs in the area, it really is a hidden gem! Thanks Sarah & Marius, we look forward to seeing you and the team again soon.

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Lee-the-contactor . 2024-10-14

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My wife and I visited the Dew Drop for her birthday having heard great things from friends who had visited over the past month, and we're glad we did. We had a very warm welcome from Sarah and Marius on our arrival which set the tone for the rest of the evening. The entire team was attentive and helpful talking through the dishes on the menu, and checking we were ok for drinks throughout the evening. The food was fantastic, all cooked to order, locally sourced and really tasty. Despite being cooked to order we didn't have long waits between courses, which arrived piping hot. The pub is cosy and intimate with a nice roaring fire in the pub area. I highly recommend The Dew Drop as an alternative to the other gastro pubs in the area, it really is a hidden gem! Thanks Sarah & Marius, we look forward to seeing you and the team again soon.

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Lee Dalton . 2024-10-14

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What a gem of a place, surrounded by lovely countryside. 10 mins from main road. Well signed. Just visited for a walkers lunch of soup & roll. The soup was delicious, and there was seconds! Great atmosphere with log fires burning. Very friendly hosts and staff. Would definitely recommend for a meal out.

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Alison Dewdney . 2024-10-14

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Great to see the Dewdrop back to its best as a proper gastropub welcoming dinners, drinkers and dog walkers. Well done to the new tenants for the revamp. We will be back regularly.

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oliver63 . 2024-10-13

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We had a lovely time at the Dewy, it was our local pub for a number of years. The new owners are lovely and we wish them all the best.

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Philip David Beckett . 2024-10-07

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Wow!! What a find! Tucked away in the woods it can be found by walkers and cyclists but motorists need to know it is here. Way off the main roads but well worth the effort. We had a lovely meal here and good beer. Great hospitality and overall good vibe. We liked it so much we came back the next day. Fabulous menu with really good choices. Wonderful flavours to tease the taste buds. Good beer and good wine. Our only regret is that we live too far away to make it our local. Thoroughly recommended.

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Michael Burke . 2024-10-04

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What a wonderful find, 5 stars is not enough. The staff were so lovely and friendly and the food was exceptional. Ruby (dog) was very impressed with the fuss she got and did her repertoire of tricks to get her treats! Thank you again, wish we lived nearer.

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SALLY STERRY . 2024-09-25

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Really helpful, friendly staff and very good food

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Jacqueline Hebben . 2024-09-25

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Had a brilliant Sunday Roast at the Dew Drop. They do an option where you can have Lamb and Beef, so you don’t feel like you are missing out! Plenty of gravy, large portion, and the carrot… I am not sure what they did with it but for what is normally a boring vegetable, the best I have ever tasted! Give the Dew Drop a try, you won’t regret it.

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Jeff Carter . 2024-09-23

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Welcoming friendly staff, service good & food delicious 😋

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Chrissie Elder . 2024-09-22

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New proprietor this year ,July 2024. What an amazing change. Friendly service. Great atmosphere. Good luck. We will return soon.

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Ashley Hutton . 2024-09-20

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The new owners seem to understand the place! They play to passing trade of walkers, horse riders and cyclists as well as people prepared to drive. It seems to be working, it's buzzing again!

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Andrew Downes . 2024-09-14

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The new owners seem to understand the place! They play to passing trade of walkers, horse riders and cyclists as well as people prepared to drive. It seems to be working, it's buzzing again!

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Andrew Downes . 2024-09-14

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Remember going here is a youngster so was great to go back. We walked with dogs from Bear Lane in Wargrave, very difficult to get to due to Google maps struggling in the hills. Got there in the end and was nice. The outside tables were a bit small for 4 people and could do with an upgrade but nice beer and food!!

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Robbie H . 2024-09-09

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Remember going here is a youngster so was great to go back. We walked with dogs from Bear Lane in Wargrave, very difficult to get to due to Google maps struggling in the hills. Got there in the end and was nice. The outside tables were a bit small for 4 people and could do with an upgrade but nice beer and food!!

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Robbie H . 2024-09-09

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Have visited the Dew Drop over the last 30 years and its various owners have never quite got it right. However, the new owners have transformed it. Extremely friendly welcome and great service throughout the meal. Varied menu and drinks available. Will return on a regular basis.

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Martin R . 2024-09-07

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We have been staying at Hurley. The Dewdrop Inn is situated in a delightful location. We had a Saturday lunch.here. We booked our table in advance. Upon arrival we and our dogs were made to feel most welcome. The food was really nice. The home made apricot sausage meal in particular was delicious. Prices were reasonable and it was a nice touch that there was a doggy sausage and gravy dinner available too. We will most certainly be back next time we are in Hurley. Thank you 😊

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Teresa dawson . 2024-09-07

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Wonderful pub. Off the beaten track but worth the trip. Delicious food. Very welcoming hosts. A real treat. We will be back soon

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Joanne Booth . 2024-09-05

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The new landlords have made this pub a friendly and lovely place to visit. I go regularly to eat with friends or stop off for a cider with my horse! Love it.

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Zoe Durran . 2024-09-04

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Lovely little pub in the woods. We didn't eat, but menu looked good, and good value.

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Abi Pollard . 2024-09-04

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So lovely to have new tenants who actually seem to want to provide warm, wonderful service, good food AND a great atmosphere and warm welcome, what a turnaround! Bringing the Dewy back to what it always was and I hope they go on to be very successful here. I’ve been a few times since they opened and food has been great. I had a selection of sides the first time (and fabulous chips!), the open roast beef sandwich and then will be visiting again tomorrow for steak night! We have been so warmly welcomed with our dogs and horses. Nothing is too much trouble- carrots provided for the horses, treats for the dogs and so lovely to see the place alive again. We are all very glad you have arrived, and even more delighted with the fabulous food and service. This is how customer service is done!

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A2495IXc . 2024-09-03

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New management a month ago so disregard anothing written before July 2024! New people were lovely, South African couple previously at stag and huntsmen in hambleden, they told us. Very friendly, and food was lovely - the little chorizo croquette is tiny but delicious, the home made sausages very good and the fish of the day - Red Snapper - was lovely and a very generous helping for £16.50. A good Brakespear pint too at normal pub prices. It was Friday lunchtime so not super busy but the kitchen / service seemd to cope well with a couple of large parties that turned up. they are getting v busy on sunday though - also have a programme of special events mainly around south Africa rugby matches and barbecues! I wish we lived a bit closer... watch out for the tricky single-track road to get there though. Oh and they welcome dogs, walkers and kids, none of which the previous landlord partcularly liked, we understand!

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Peter S . 2024-08-30

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Popped in for a late lunch on Sunday afternoon. What a lovely find in the countryside which I believe recently has new owners/management. Great to see it jam packed with everyone eating delicious looking meals. Our meals were perfectly prepared as well, and probably the nicest Sticky Toffee Pud I have ever had. Loved the fact the place was full of doggies too. We’ll be back soon.

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Karen B . 2024-08-28

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Excellent. New owners were incredibly friendly, helpful and efficient. Nothing was too much trouble. We had a fantastic evening and will definitely be returning soon.

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Anonymous . 2024-08-18

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We enjoyed a fabulous lunch today. Both started with the crab which was served with delicate slivers of apple which complimented it perfectly. There were a couple of cashews with it too which at first I thought strange but once I tried it together, it really worked! I had the lemon sole which was perfectly cooked, and a generous portion. My husband had the lamb which he said is to die for! Served nice and pink just as it should be. Both accompanied by an abundance of vegetables and of course crispy, fluffy roast potatoes. We barely had room for dessert but decided to share a honey sponge with ice cream. Yummy! The staff were friendly, attentive and most welcoming. This really is somewhere you just have to try, at least once!

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Cazze . 2024-06-23

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Walked down for dinner on a beautiful early evening. Couple of pints of lovely frothy Beer, wife had what she has. Lovely three course dinner with Wine £60 odd quid each! Quality, flavour, are really lovely chatted to Landlord, charming really warm person, son doing the cooking really good, lovely place.

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Jean P . 2024-06-23

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Popped in for a drink on a walk through the local woods Beer £7.00 a pint Crisps £3.00 for a standard 35g pack £30 for 3 pints and 3 packets of crisps seems a lot At 1-40pm asked if still serving lunch Lady behind bar said yes, landlord appeared and said kitchen had just closed Shame about the prices and the grumpy owner as the pub is in a beautiful setting

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RJC67 . 2024-06-22

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Read some negative reviews on the place. It's clear this place puts the food first. What we were served was superb. The flavours were exquisite and textures perfect (including the greens). The presentation was basic, and this is where I think people start to get confused. This is Michelin quality food trying to be homely. The ambience is that of a regular country pub. You will not be blown away by what you see, but the taste will explode in your mouth. Could there be more options (veg and wine)? Yes. Could the service be better? Yes. Could the seating be better. Yes. Could the pub look more impressive? Yes. Don't worry about these - they are acceptable -it's all about the food. Looking forward to my next visit.

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GautamS16 . 2024-06-17

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My wife and I found the chef/tenant to be most unhelpful and unwelcoming when we recently made a 20-mile round trip to visit this country pub for a lunchtime drink. Their space is limited and they are only interested in assisting diners, not drinkers, walkers or cyclists. We may return (although my wife doesn't want to), but only if we are going for a fairly expensive meal. A great pity, as the location is both quaint and highly desirable.

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Clive Cardiff . 2024-06-09

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Unexpected delight while doing the Hurley loop walk. Not your typical gastropub, but more restaurant quality food. Amazing food. Fillet steaks were stunning.

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Mani Rana . 2024-06-01

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We had the absolute pleasure of visiting The Dew Drop Inn in Hurley again on our annual UK driving tour from France. We visited last year based on the reputation of the Chef and we were as delighted with our meal as we were last year ! I had the misfortune to read the "1st review" from Mark J just prior to posting though and am amazed at such obvious spitefulness and hope others ignore it ! Perhaps Mark J is associated with a nearby restaurant ? If you want 74 options for your main then stick to High St chains where your choice is taken from the freezer and 'pinged' in a microwave ! The Dew Drop is a delightful little Pub that is more a fine dining restaurant in my opinion. It's a small place, it has a small kitchen hence offers a small (but very acceptable) Menu. Everything is cooked fresh, the kitchen use the best produce available and the cuisine is classic French. The family who run The Dew Drop cannot do enough to ensure that your visit is as enjoyable as it can be. Our meals and the service were faultless. The meats were as tender as can be and full of flavour, the jus all made in-house by the Chef is incredible ! The vegetables were fresh and cooked just right - Mark J's review of them are so far wide of the 'mark' !

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DidierUK . 2024-05-12

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We recently had a delicious Sunday lunch at the dew drop inn. Excellent food, alert but unobtrusive service from competent staff in charming old pub and tranquil surroundings. we will go back.

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N S . 2024-04-24

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Absolutely delicious food, good beer and a friendly welcome - what more could you want. We had the eel and pate starters followed by the venison pie for our mains. I wish that we had room for dessert - next time... Can very highly recommend

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Julia S . 2024-04-24

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Dropped in for a drink at this recently done up country pub. It's very much off the beaten track and looks very smart inside and out. It's a lovely area for walkers and cyclists. But not sure the menu is aimed at passing trade with smoked eels as a starter and highland deer as a main. And a big sign outside warns "no muddy boots". We settled on getting drinks only and paid £ 14 for 2 pints enjoyed in the large and peaceful garden. I hope they are getting the business they need to survive.

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Paul Baker . 2024-04-21

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Popped in for quick drink-very friendly staff. Will return

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Sam Petrie . 2024-04-14

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Excellent food, friendly and efficient service, great location. What more can you ask for? Not the cheapest, but in my experience you get what you pay for.

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John H . 2024-04-04

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So disappointed with what I had hoped to be something special from a chef with a great reputation. Inexperienced staff. Restricted menu options and vegetarian options were “NO… you should have called in advance “… what about asking when you receive the booking. Wine menu tiny. Portions pathetic. Quality of food average and way overpriced. Glassware, cutlery and plates all basic… pudding options were ok but flapjack instead of crackers with cheese was very odd and did not work. So expensive for what was a very poor quality of service and food.

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Chesterjacob . 2024-04-04

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Went here recently, only to find that my trousers did not fit. To my surprise I was allowed to stay and had a wonderful time walking around tea bagging unsuspecting diners on their desert course.

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beachboy13 . 2024-03-13

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Once upon a time there was a film director turned restaurant critic named Michael Winner. When he REALLY liked somewhere, he’d describe it as “Triple Historic.” I feel that he would really have liked the Dew Drop. My wife is vegan 🥗. She is also a foodie. They don’t have to be mutually exclusive. When we booked for Mother’s Day my daughter let them know her mum was vegan. No problem. The most phenomenal pithivier was prepared. The crab starter was amazing. Expectedly prepared and such balanced flavours. I had the most delicious lamb. Cooked to perfection and served with generous amounts of fab roast potatoes, veg and cauliflower cheese to end all cauliflower cheeses! The front of house staff are all lovely and lunch service was expertly paced. Thanks all. We will be back.

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160dominicd . 2024-03-10

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Super friendly staff, great service and collection of beers. Special thanks to Jack! Would definitely recommend if in or around Summertown.

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Fiona Wood . 2024-03-10

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Very expensive for a country type pub/restaurant £12 for a small glass of wine???? Small country pub with expensive London + prices . Disappointed as the price didn’t reflect the quality of the drinks or ambiance

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Colin L . 2024-03-07

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My visit to this delightful country pub simply could not have been more disappointing. My wife and I had so looked forward to visiting it, and nothing would have given me more pleasure than to give it a positive review - but sadly that was not to be. We had first visited this beautifully positioned pub some 12 - 18 months ago, and had been disappointed to find that it was at that time closed due to refurbishment. That's life. Not a problem. Maybe next time. On our second visit, in February 2024, we made a round trip of 40 miles to sample its wares and standard of hospitality. Before setting off we consulted Google and ascertained that it was open until 3.00 p.m. We arrived at 2.35 p.m., closely followed by eight cyclists who had tackled and overcome a reasonably difficult and tiring hill climb in order to get to the pub (and who were consequently all gasping for a drink). We were all disappointed. The bar had apparently closed 5 minutes before our arrival, at 2.30. Despite our pleading, there was no way in the world that the owner/chef was willing to give us a drink, even if we consumed it outside the pub, in the garden. The owner/chef is best described as 'a round peg in a square hole' - he should not be working in the hospitality industry. I could not agree more with previous reviewers - walkers, cyclists and drinkers receive a frosty welcome - only well-heeled diners are welcome at this establishment. What a great shame! In my personal opinion, the owner/chef is 'cutting off his nose to spite his face'. Sadly, wild horses will not drive me back.

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PintCruncher . 2024-03-05

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Pay the Dew Drop a visit and I believe you won’t be disappointed. A lovely restaurant all round, setting , food and service.

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475garryo . 2024-03-04

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Our recent Sunday lunch here was most likely the very, very best we have eaten. The vegetables superb, fresh, buttered nice and soft too. Roast potatoes and Yorkshire Puddings wonderful no after thoughts here. Beef truly and quite impossibly in a class of its own. The family service impeccable and preemptive at all times, smiley, jovial, happy and fun! It was on this Sunday extremely busy, however the waiter and waitresses held their nerve and coped well, after one table charge off without paying. Well then how exciting this old Pub is these days. No other Pub like it around, thoroughly recommend.

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Don C . 2024-02-28

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In the enchanted forest of Hurley lies the marzipan Pub that is the Dew Drop Inn. Arrived on foot we did, and with our slippers in our pockets, because of the forewarned mud and flooding around and about. A fire blazes in the bar and the smell of good cooking are the comforting smells in this tiny pub. Freshly made bread, really nicely presented starters, followed by properly cooked, hot clean main course’s with really lovely sauces. Sunday lunch at its best. Dessert, the most gooey Honey Pudding with ice cream and a wafer kind of biscuit truly lovely. Wine, Pinot Noir, okay £22, strong Coffee Macaroon, Madeleine and Canele lovely touch. Service from young staff in this day and age of mediocrity, was, I kid not absolutely excellent. Dad ( Simon Bonwick ) is the Chef and a proud, passionate one at that. The Dew Drop is worth the journey and the awards heaped on it will surely keep on flooding in we guess.

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Timtravelera . 2024-02-28

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As you can see from the most recent review they were expecting a complaint. I should say that I was one of the diners involved in the “outburst” and we were the last customers to leave the dining area so the observations made in the review are confusing. Also at no point did we refuse to pay the bill. This is not about money. My companion found her lamb rather chewy and as such didn’t finish the majority of her dish. We mentioned this to the waiter who cleared our plates and mentioned it again when presented with our bill. We had a conversation with the waitress who turned out to be the chef’s daughter. We suggested that the lamb might be removed from the bill since it hadn’t been eaten. She said she would go and speak to her Dad. What occurred next will sound made up but I assure you this is what happened. The chef approached our table, banged both fists on the table and said the following: “You have three options. 1, you pay the bill. 2, we sort this out in the car park. (Which I took to mean he wanted to fight us over the bill). 3, I’ll call the police”. This was both aggressive and intimidating as he loomed over the table in a by now empty dining room. After this he went away and I stood up to address one of his staff. I was shaking with adrenaline and had no idea what might happen next. The chef (Simon Bonwick) then reappeared and said words to the effect of ‘I think it’s time for you to leave’. When we did try to leave we found the exit had been bolted shut which considering the door is also a fire escape is concerning. The waiter unbolted the door for us and we duly left. Shocked, angry and grateful for the relative safety of our car.

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Sam L . 2024-02-27

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It's not often you find a gem and less often you witness an outburst by a disgruntled customer. Firstly I want to record our personal experience which I have to say was first class on every level. Not something I take for granted these days having been disappointed with some of our experiences in restaurants with a much higher price tag. My daughter and I said exactly the same at the time of booking so I suggest you read the intro before you book then in doing so you are clear on your responsibility as well as the restaurant stating what they can deliver. I live reasonably locally and those that I spoke to in person all said the same. Have a varied palette and enjoy being taken on a culinary ride and you won't be disappointed. This in mind as a pre Mother's Day treat my daughter booked and we arrived on time and shown to our table. The menu has a limited choice but I could have ordered everything on the menu as they all sounded delicious. Between the three of us we all had something different and each dish was was a blinder. It would be pointless going over each selection in detail as the likelihood of the same being available is not a guarantee when as a chef you work with what is in season and available locally. The table who clearly were not impressed with their choices decided to up sticks and leave without paying despite eating 2 courses and downing a bottle of wine. Most seasoned diners would not have dealt with the situation in this manner and we felt the chef remained calm and listened to their views. Sadly the situation did not end well and before a negative review is posted I wanted to give a view from the other side. It is a small restaurant so my advice is to book in advance as several members of the public who turned up on he day left disappointed as the restaurant was full.

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N3924QJjohnm . 2024-02-26

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Absolutely excellent food in a delightful pub. Very attentive staff and super friendly. Phoned ahead to book and they kindly catered for the vegan in our party (very tasty thank you). The others loved the lamb and the deer pie. Desserts were fantastic too. And the special crab starter. Clean plates all round. We’ll definitely be back for more (and lovely walks from the pub).

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ShawFamily136 . 2024-02-17

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Popped in for Sunday Roast last weekend. The venison pie was melt-in-the mouth divine, pork roast superb and the wine by the glass was excellent. Fire in hearth, great atmosphere and staff were absolutely lovely. However, for the sharp price, the vegetable portion for two was miserly, more like a portion for one. Also, no one checked on our food, if we'd like more wine, desert menu, etc. We were sat in the 'bar area', which seemed to lack staff attention, as the team seemed to be in the restaurant more. We had to flag them down for anything. Lastly, the coffee was 'meh' for the venue. Just need work on portions, attention and better coffee (!) and next time we'll request seating in the dining room.

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Rhonda Cox . 2024-02-15

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Fabulous food and venue, but being charged for vegetables that were suppose to be included left a bitter taste . Serving staff were really good. Being the only ones in the restaurant i was suprised the chef did not come and say hi and socialise at the end at least. We did sit down late but not an excuse to be what seemed to be a moody atmosphere from the kitchen !! Real shame i would have given an exemplary review otherwise. Its not a cheap place but i consider it extremely good quality. It use to be just a pub 48 years ago when we were regular punters and still has the charm but from what i understand drinkers and ramblers etc are not welcome , missing a trick i feel. Hope that business picks up for the gaffer just 7 customers in total this evening.

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Andrew Palmer . 2024-02-09

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Lovely supper once again at the DD. The food is delicious and I especially enjoyed my lamb dish with the most superb gravy. The young staff were excellent - so polite and attentive. Good job!

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Liz336 . 2024-02-03

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The food is really excellent, beautifully presented and very well prepared, service is very friendly and pricing is good for the quality you get

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John Nelmes . 2024-01-21

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Warm and cosy with a lovely atmosphere surrounded by great scenery and to top it off amazing service and amazing staff, will definitely be coming again!

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Naomi S . 2024-01-08

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We enjoyed a wonderful family dinner in December. The most delicious food served by attentive, enthusiastic young staff in a cosy pub setting. The perfect pub dining experience. We couldn’t have had a better evening. Thank you

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112TraceyT . 2024-01-07

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Loved my Diner, Excellent menu and Beautiful cute setting in the Woods, Staff Are Lovely and the Food is Always Amazing, Fresh Vibrant.

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Nomad792934 . 2024-01-05

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New proprietor this year ,food at best is average, service poor as understaffed and overpriced, arrogant chef/Landlord. Run as restaurant do not pop in for a drink you are not welcome.walkers., dogs and cyclists NOT welcome. AVOID!!!!

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AshleyMaidenhead . 2023-12-29

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This used to be a great pub stop for families and dog walkers. Alas no dogs or children under 12 allowed in. Not even able to get a drink in the garden at 2:20pm as they were closing at 3:00! No wonder it looked empty...

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Peter0097 . 2023-12-29

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Absolutely fabulous gem of a restaurant. The food was really superb and all served in a beautiful homely dining room by a team that really care about customer service. We went on a freezing cold evening and really appreciated the home comforts and even the...

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Smckad . 2023-12-17

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Simply one of the tastiest meals I've ever eaten. The roast potatoes were crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. The lamb was tender and slightly pink. The gravy was sublime and on a par with that my late Grandma made when I was a child. A lovely secluded venue with charming staff.

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Lynn Mc caffrey . 2023-12-05

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We had a lovely table next to the fire on a cold December day. I enjoyed 'Bills' smoked eel with beetroot and in fact I would say the finest example of eel I have ever eaten. We also devoured a perfect pate en croute. Mains...

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jamlucy . 2023-12-02

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Had an amazing exceptional meal. Food was exquisite (pate, beef pie), lovely ambience, fantastic service. Highly recommend, a cut above everywhere else locally.

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Neil D . 2023-11-26

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Well dogs outside service via window. Too posh for crisps and peanuts . Good range of beers . Friendly staff . Whats wrong with some soup or hot potatoes for us plebs in the garden ?

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john heslop . 2023-11-20

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Food was excellent, only found the place by chance, the staff were very attentive and we even got to talk to the chef, well kept beer too

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Colin O'Sullivan . 2023-11-17

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Cosy and welcoming. Great service. Amazing food - you get what you pay for. As a treat it’s an absolute go to. I’ll definitely be back.

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Sarah Waller . 2023-11-12

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We entered the Inn after a brief walk and came into a lovely atmosphere with the log burner glowing and making a warm and welcoming experience. The two waiters were great and served us well throughout with no problems at all. The food was absolutely...

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Neil W . 2023-11-12

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Revisited a couple of months ago with some friends ,very impressed great welcome and fantastic food, congratulations to all responsible for such a memorable visit. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Have already book a return visit for more of the same!

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John D . 2023-11-01

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Once one has traversed through the Hurley Forest and up Pudding Hill you arrive atop an enchanting opening and to where the Dew Drop Inn sits magically, without rhyme or reason. Once inside the feel is like a cosy cabin, cackling fires tickle and the...

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Timtravelera . 2023-10-30

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Emperors new clothes, and VERY overpriced new clothes they are too. Zero atmosphere on a Friday night. We were rushed through the meal - if the staff had their way, we'd have been in and out within an hour. We had to ask them to...

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c c . 2023-10-27

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A friend and I plus small dog went for a walk from The Dew Drop Inn this morning in the hope of returning for lunch. Many websites (eg Brakspears pub trails)) advertise walks from this pub. On getting back to The Dew Drop just after...

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BeverleyJ30 . 2023-10-26

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Great meal but the price did take me by surprise!

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Martin Parsons . 2023-10-22

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Got there 2.30 on Saturday afternoon to be told just shut waste of time !

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Gary Davis . 2023-10-09

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Way better on Instagram than real life.

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Alex Hilton . 2023-10-03

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Excellent food & outstanding friendly service. We were made to feel welcome and at home straight away & it just got better and better. The staff were very knowledgeable and passionate about the food, which was original in its composition & impeccably prepared. Just an...

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A6036KJjulianc . 2023-09-24

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Repeat Lunch!!!! IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW. Still the place everyone wants to be! The Price is rightfully on point for the quality of ingredients and the accurate cooking here and in a sign of these times too … Thoroughly recommend! Walked over with mum. Cheering atmosphere, lovely roaring wood burning stove, top pints of Brakspear in lovely clean glasses, really nice clean Pub, with top quality hand soap in the toilets mum says … Walked up with Mum and Dad for a revisit!!! Positively wonderful atmosphere, packed with happy people, fabulous Roast Beef and lovely Oxford Gold Brakspear. Spotlessly clean, it’s no wonder everyone wants to go here.

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hamoudi niff . 2023-09-18

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Spectacular food and the specials (crab and sole) were great. Service was stiff and rushed. Felt pressured to leave by 3pm. Is a restaurant and not a pub. We came looking for a relaxed lunch which it wasn’t.

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emma birch . 2023-09-18

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What a wonderful restaurant the Dew Drop has become under the leadership of chef Simon Bonwick. Sublime food and wine, flawless service, lovely atmosphere. We will be back! Really, really good, thank you.

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Jane H . 2023-09-13

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Popped in for lunch after a stroll. Sadly no lunchtime menu & didn't want a meal, so opted for starters instead. Asked if there might be a salad to accompany - there wasn't. Upshot was that lunch comprised two beautifully presented, but really rather bland...

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JohnW317 . 2023-08-28

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What to say of the luxurious creations of Simon and Charlie Bonwick’s food in the Dew Drop Inn, the quality of which is matched only by his modesty! He doesn't give much away, preferring to let his cooking do all the talking. His Pub occupies...

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Don C . 2023-08-12

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Surprisingly empty for a Friday night, therefore very little ambiance. Starters were exquisite, but main course disappointing.

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Sandra Davies Baker . 2023-08-12

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Opens at 12.30, said Mrs Google. Arrived at 12.40. SHUT. Found a brilliant pub called The Horse and Groom. OPEN.

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JamesAmaze . 2023-08-10

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A delightful place..... Ambiance. .....Welcome. ... Melt in your mouth excellence... Nothing was too much trouble.. Sheer class... A great lunch time reunion for three couples. .one of which came here 50 years ago..!! THANK YOU...x

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DAFT VADER . 2023-08-05

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Magnificent. Priced right for this standard of cuisine. Fair priced wine list too. Relaxed and cosy. I predict that once established they’ll be booking three months in advance. Chef Bonwick and Family have cracked it again! We live an hour away and have already decided to rebook. It’s a little off the beaten track but certainly on track with its’ offering. In every respect.

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Nigel Allery . 2023-07-30

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Turned up at 1.15pm after meetings in Maidenhead. Asked for a lime and soda. No Soda. Asked for a lunch menu. Kitchen already closed . Checked watch it's 1.15pm ! Asked about crisps . Beef or Cheese and Onion. One each I said. Ooops no...

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Charlie S . 2023-07-27

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The ambience and location is fantastic all tucked away in the forest. Service was friendly and superb. Prices not the cheapest but the best dishes (the beef main, crab starter and chocolate dessert) were among the best dishes I’ve eaten anywhere in the world. A...

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neillstephen . 2023-07-27

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Nice food, ridiculous prices when compared to most of the other local pubs. This pub has a lovely location, and the food is good, but not set your world on fire, which brings me back to the price......

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James Staff . 2023-07-10

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Manage to get a last minute booking, and this place did not disappoint. Good wholesome non pretentious frrecnh cuisine. The crab starter was excellent, and as was the duck that I ordered. The portions were sizeable. The wife had the Sunday roast, and this was...

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408fc . 2023-07-03

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Under new family ownership. Still good breakspears beer. Large beer garden. Food has gone upmarket. Good food but now high end prices. Under 12s not allowed to eat indoors. Hence exclusive upmarket feeling rather than old remote pub in the woods.

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Peter Norris . 2023-06-25

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Wonderful, eclectic venue with truely innovative practiced flavours , Simon is magician! Aldo refreshing menu wording

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Steve C . 2023-06-25

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With some good reviews we had expectations of quality gastropub food this being a double birthday celebration. The evening did not start well when we asked for cocktails and was met with "We don't do cocktails, we don't know how." The menu is limited and...

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Richard C . 2023-06-25

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Lovely setting. Wonderful food. Bit pricey. Children not allowed to eat indoors.

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Ruth Norris . 2023-06-23

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Had a truly excellent lunch on a lovely sunny day. We’ve previously visited this chef’s establishments so knew what to expect and we weren’t disappointed. Food is fresh and of high quality, cooking is executed perfectly Finished our deserts on the terrace outside in the...

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Thomablue . 2023-06-15

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