The French Horn in South Oxfordshire

It doesn't get any better than this. What a great place for that very special meal. I cannot fault it in any way. Wonderful views from the dining room, great service and the best food.

Staying at The French Horne having a wonderful gourmet experience!! Just had the Fillet Steak with Pan Fried Foe Grass cooked to absolute perfection!! Michael and Elaine and team looked after us so well!! Couldn’t find fault with anything amazing food and amazing stay!! Highly recommend The French Horne to everyone!!!!!! Thank you so much!!

Thank you Michael and the team for a most wonderful evening. We loved sitting outside with a gin and tonic before our meal - weather was perfect! Food was super - we will be back, a fantastic time was had by all.

Having had an excellent Sunday lunch a couple of months ago I invited two friends to join us for a weekday treat , it was not up to expectations. Having been given menus and the wine list,my friend had to go in search of a waiter so that I could order the wine, Having achieved this, we ordered from the menu. The first courses were good . One of my guests ordered steak and kidney pudding . This arrived as a deconstructed mess rather than the traditional shape. Mustard was requested but never arrived.My wife and the other guest ordered salads as accompaniment ,but these failed to arrive until they had finished their main course. All this for a fairly eye warring bill. I fear that this establishment with grandiose aspirations is now a faded version of its former glory.

Special occasion lunch for 3 of us. The olives and bread at the beginning were good. Not many restaurants include this anymore or they charge for it. We had crab salad and lobster cake for starter. 3 Dover sole, 1 x grilled and 2 x meuniére. 2 desserts and 2 coffees and 1 bottle of Sancerre. All for 350.00 pounds. The Sancerre was 60 pounds and probably the cheapest on the menu but it was very nice. It was also very nice of Eleanor to organise a surprise at the end for my daughters birthday, chocolate brownie with a candle on it. Nice touch. Thank you Eleanor. Overall, the service was amazing and the staff were superb. The food needs to improve I'm afraid for the price. Crab salad could be a bit more tastier or more imaginative but the lobster cake was excellent. Starters were 27.00 each. The Dover sole was very good but mine was swimming in far too much butter, I had to remove it from my plate. 47.00 pounds per fish, additional add ons are potato,veg,salad. 2 dessers/puddings could definitely improve. Souffle was disappointing and the chocolate tart was not great either at 20.00 pounds each. Coffees were 7.50 each which came with petit fours which were not good/cheap ingredients. Leave them out altogether would be my advice. I understand that restaurants are businesses and all the excellent well trained staff have to be paid plus the cost of buying the food plus taxes. It was an experience for sure and it wasn't all bad. Would I go back, probably for a special occasion, but would choose the food more carefully.

Great moment to spend a great and special evening All food was over cook and big disappointment to see kitchen staff seating all time on sections Is the first time ever I have to say the service save the eve Every member of staff in service department made the evening really special Huge mention for Michael Emanuel which was just the best waiter I ever met in my carrier I recommend the experience and treat over the food treat

My daughter bought me here for my 50th birthday. Beautiful setting and lovely food for me. She was left slightly disappointed at the lack of vegan options and our server recommended for us to call before coming next time to let us know what options they had that day. Would come again for special occasion.

An absolutely lovely evening at The French Horn. It was a celebratory family occasion and was the perfect place. Not too stuffy but still traditional and semi formal. The service was excellent, staff extremely attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Delicious food and good value.

My partner had spoken about the French Horn for years before we were finally able to go. The food was lovely, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the whole space made for a nice escape from the city

My parents wedding anniversary. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm smile. The restaurant is in a beautiful setting on the Thames in a pretty village. The staff chatted to us throughout the evening and brought out a beautiful cake with Happy Anniversary for my parents. The portions were a good size and the food was delicious. It was a very special evening, thank you to the French Horn for making the evening so special.

A bit disappointing. We live locally and have been at the French Horn 4-5 times over recent years and always considered it expensive but top class, something a bit special for a celebratory meal. Last Friday was a disappointment. On arrival we started with drinks outside and were seated at a table with a tablecloth that was a bit dirty and had no flowers/candles etc. The meal was quite tasty but poorly presented. The lobster thermidor came as a lobster, nothing else with it. No garnish, salad, sauces etc. My wife's 'Dublin Bay Prawns' looked like something bought from a supermarket and deep fried. Nothing else came with them, zero presentation. Just crumb batter coated prawns dumped on a plate. My sister's steak was good, and reasonably well presented, but again nowhere near ''top notch' presentation. For the over £500 we paid it was exceptionally poor value. We have eaten much better at two restaurants less than 200m down the road. Also, it was Friday evening and the place was fairly empty. I'm guessing that clients have seen this drop in quality and are staying away. I cannot see us coming back for a long time.

Starters and duck great, lamb chewy and all waiter could say was that he had never tried it! Cocktails were disappointing with a Moscow Mule served in a Slim Jim glass rather than the theatre of a copper mug. Bells whisky in an Old Fashioned! Wife’s birthday but not even mentioned once. Inside appears dated but lucky to have beautiful weather to dine outside. Over 30 years since I visited regularly and love the setting. Clientele has certainly changed. An extra £70 bottle of Brut somehow managed to find its way onto my bill. Hope our next visit will be more rounded as despite above, wife loved the location.

We went for Sunday lunch for my Mother’s birthday and it was absolutely incredible from start to finish! All of the staff go above and beyond to accommodate you and our gluten free requests. Lots of lovely extra touches such as olives, melba toast, canapés etc with your drinks. Extremely quick service and our waitress was very professional and helpful. The food was delicious we had the crab and lobster to start and then the duck for main. Lots of delicious sides. The wine list very extensive. The meal and wine was very well priced and we had a lovely table looking out onto the river. We can’t wait to come back!

This hotel is almost excellent. Downstairs it certainly is, with prices reflecting high expectations!. Lovely food, extensive wine list and thoroughly 'french horn themed', bar with comfortable lounges off. Upstairs not so clever, with just some observations being; luke warm (hot) water (even though we were told on arrival to run it for several minutes), bathroom radiator gurgling, no bedside water glasses, no bathroom extractor fan, curtain linings torn, no supplementary bedding, some windows too stiff to open much. The large double Queen sized bed was very comfortable and wardrobes were full of decent hangers. And lovely views over the garden and river from room 7.

Confession! Have stayed here often!Why have we returned?Simply the best. We had 2 cittages opposite the hotel and dined with our son and daughter in law on the saturday night. service led bu ownwes Michael and Elaine was first class. Menu cntent an subsequent food out of this world. We all all had fish for our main courses, from Dover sole to Lobster thermidor. next morning beautiful breakfast deliveredto our cottages. will be back!!Remembering what

The surroundings and service were very good, but the food was grossly overpriced and not very well cooked. One of our party had to send her veal back as it was tough and inedible. The signature duck was lacking in flavour and lacked a crispy skin. The wine list prices have to be seen to be believed! This restaurant, sadly, is failing to live up to its reputation and the kitchen needs resuscitating.

Elaine did us proud.Excellent birthday lunch for two octogenarians.We liked the attention as much as the super food.What more can i say.Saving up for next time.😊

Dinner in restaurant to celebrate my father’s 85th birthday. Pre dinner drink in bar sitting beside roaring open fire spit roasting their famous duck. Service was prompt and professional. Food well presented and prepared and cooked to perfection. The wine list is something else, first growth Bordeaux you will need a second mortgage for, to well priced burgundy. There are a few new world wine, but predominantly French.

What can I say, a return to my youth with delicious flavour and quality food, the service is faultless. Had foie gras, filet of Angus beef with a superb wine jus, cheese trolley and a crème brûlée... I know, Iam french so cheese first then dessert. Lol The Chef is Josianne from Marseille and I am from lyon, so, we didn't talk football. 😂🤣 When you walk in the, attention to detail is fabulous, not one copper is left unpolished and it is fabulous. Merci à tous au French Horn. A bientôt

Went for a birthday lunch. I have good memories of this place from about fifteen years ago. Well - the good points. Nice welcome. Good bar selection and reasonably priced. The dining room is spacious and airy, with a lovely view of the Thames on a sunny day in February (always a bonus!) Then it got worse. The service was really not very good. I echo another reviewer's comment about "badly dressed waitresses" and I agree that it was slapdash. The starters were very well done to be fair - I had foie gras and my wife had foie gras terrine - tasty indeed. But - spit roasted duck. This is the signature dish. Well cooked, but hacked rather than carved and dumped on the plate with some gravy, dry stuffing and apple sauce (no, really). I did expect a better standard of cooking and presentation for the money. I could have done as well. The wine was lovely, but - it's all very, very expensive for the standard. Honestly, 50% increase in this high price to eat at the Waterside would have represented better value. I won't be back.

Visited 28th Jan. Two couples. This review is largely from the point of view of the prices charged and therefore the experience expected. We were kept waiting for our table for almost half hour, but we were in the lounge so it was was nice however they didn't serve us drinks for some time (too long IMO). Our waiter wasn't 'rude' exactly but snooty and unfriendly. They didn't ask if we wanted more drinks even once, we had to call them over each time and there wasn't the usual "is everything ok" interjection, which I would have welcomed as my steak was significantly under cooked. I asked for a cognac at the end and the waiter asked if I wanted it with desert or after. I said 'with'. It came about 15 minutes after I'd finished my desert, with no apology (or even a smile). We weren't offered any drinks at the end of the meal, or even approached once ... in the end we were the last table, but one, and had to get up and walk to the reception to ask for our bill. Not impressed. FOOD: Starter: I had the foie gras which I wouldn't usually order however it was the only item I found appetising on the starter menu. I wasn't impressed. My wife tried it and said the same. We agreed that the Aldi pate we'd bought was better. Main: I had the chateaubriand. It was a lovely piece of meat but under cooked (we asked for med-rare). Our partner couple ordered the the same but 'medium' and there was a significant difference. Either theirs was overcooked, by the Horn's standards, or ours was under. Sides: string beans - very ordinary, nothing special at all, and potato dauphinois, which were lovely. Desert: bread and batter pudding. Lovely. Our partner couple who've visited there several times over the years said he'd noticed that standards have slipped in the last few occasions he's been there but they're seemingly holding onto business by their reputation. Overall we weren't happy with the delays, the waiter (especially) and the general service, based on the prices they charge, and won't be revisiting.

I visit here infrequently for an overnight stay, sometimes just for a drink, sometimes to eat - otherties for all 3. I honestly do not know of another place in England that offers a friendlier, more professional, high class customer service with exceptional food. I...

Traditional old fashioned restaurant with the most amazing food. The duck main course was out of this world. The scallop starter tasty. The crème brûlée was superb. Great service.

1st class, how things used to be when restaurants had standards. On arrival very warm welcome and drinks by the fire. Then onto lunch, totally first class great food and great service. Nothing could be improved. Can’t wait to return

We celebrated our parents Golden Wedding Anniversary at the French Horn earlier this month and can quite honestly say it was one of the finest dining experiences we have had in some time. From the moment we arrived every member of our group was treated...

Having passed The French Horn numerous times we arranged to go for a birthday treat on a Sunday. The parking is opposite and is a little tricky to cross (especially when departing as it's a blind corner...do not imbibe and the road marking for where...

We love the French Horn it never fails to deliver! I know what ever I pick off the menu it will be a taste sensation. The service is impeccable and the wine delicious need I say anymore !

We visited the French Horn as guests at a family celebration lunch. Everything was perfect! The staff were discreetly charming and utterly attentive, the setting - lawns beside the Thames - was glorious, the meal was a cut above anything I have eaten in this...

From the moment you walk into the French Horn, you are made to feel welcome and special by the friendly and helpful owners and their staff. We have stayed a number of times before at this hotel and always enjoy coming back. This time however...

This is an expensive restaurant but you get what you pay for! The food is very nice and well cooked and presented. The wine list is one to behold but again the cost is eye watering! Great service and beautiful location.

I booked a double room in the attached Furleigh cottages with views of the Thames and gardens. It was meant to be a special couple of days away treat for my wife. My wife finds it hard to climb stairs and is registered disabled so...

My wife treated me to another lovely birthday meal treat at The French Horn . She knows how to make me happy! After a long Covid gap we returned and were not to be disappointed ! The weather was hot and we sat on the...

Beautiful setting, wonderful food and service. We were so well looked after and hugely enjoyed the food...my Sole Meuniere was the best ever! Sunday lunch is very good value, and we were not rushed. Great and not overpriced wine list.

I have recently had the most disappointing restaurant meal of my life when my son and daughter-in-law took me to the French Horn to celebrate my 80th birthday. I was really looking forward to having an excellent meal since the French Horn had such a...

The service was good and the wine was pleasant. Unfortunately the food was not to our taste. The restaurant appears to cater to customers with very traditional tastes which, whilst I'm sure many people enjoy, unfortunately didn't quite hit the spot for us. This is...

We haven’t been to the French Horn for quite a while and booked it for our Christmas Day lunch. It was fabulous, amazing table with views of the river delicious food. Attentive friendly staff. The menu was exceptional with the prawns and the creme brûlée...

This place is wonderful. We had not booked a weekend here. We had booked a weekend at a B and B across the bridge who eventually apologised ( after several phone calls and a visit to reception, booking in hand) since they had cancelled our...

First time diner at this iconic local restaurant and thoroughly enjoyed the whole occasion. The food, service and ambiance was lovely and I cannot fault the whole occasion. Not somewhere you visit regularly as it is expensive but you get what you pay for and...

Excellent cuisine fantastic superb service like something you would only see in a film. First rate amenities. Would recommend in a heart beat!

Food and service were both excellent. The most comprehensive wine list and although we went for the cheapest it was delicious. I can highly recommend the French Horn for people looking for quality and elegance in a beautiful setting.

I visited Sonning on a Saturday it was very busy. I was waiting for my husband to arrive so parked and went in to The French Horn to see if I could sit and have a coffee while I waited. The car park was empty...

So this is definitely an old school French restaurant and oh my goodness they do it well! Lovely dressed crab and calves liver and strawberry souffle. The table laid with melba toast et al. Gorgeous. Delightful lounger with fireplaces and watch the duck roasting on...

Our dear friends very kindly treated us to a wonderful supper at this long-time favourite restaurant. Hubby and I can't remember the last time we were here (it's a fair old way from where we live), but the place felt as familiar and as welcoming...

Lunch today was superb Crab with pink grapefruit, Lobster Thermidor, and Raspberry Souffle all wonderful Service was impeccable, and the Sancerre perfect We'll be back

This restaurant remains as traditional as it always was. It is lovely to go back in time with melba toast and flambé trollies. The service is impeccable but still friendly. The food is excellent . It has an extensive wine list. The location is wonderful...

Best lunch I have had in ages. Ok, being able to sit outside in the sun next to the river was a big part of this but just as much as the superb service, superb wine and superb food. Tournedos Rossini was a melt in...

We visited to celebrate my husband's 75th birthday. We had to sit outside as this was before restaurants reopened indoors. We sat on the terrace with heaters and rugs. The service was impeccable, the food excellent and the whole evening a complete pleasure.

Food, service, location and ambience - all impeccable. All the food is good but but the Chateaubriand is exceptional.

So wonderful to go back since pre pandemic days - service and food better than ever! Thank you to all the lovely people who gave us a delicious lunch - can’t wait to go back.

My partner and I came for dinner in May 2021. From the moment we entered to the end of the night, the staff and manager could not have done enough for us! Staff were extremely friendly and checked on us throughout our meal without over...

On beautiful sunny day, there’s no better location than the French Horn at Sonning. We went there for lunch, expecting the usual senses of occasion, upmarket and luxury. the place was very tired, old fashion and very unwelcoming. We sat outside looking over the beautiful...

While the setting and service if a bit stuffy was good the food was a let down ! £67..50 for a 3 course sunday lunch. Starter of Pate' looked and tasted a little bit old is was Okay. Sunday Roast Beef beef so thin and...

We have had 3 takeaways now from the French Horn over the last couple of lockdowns and can honestly say they are very good value, though may seem expensive. The quality and quantity are very good and it's lovely to collect them on their beautiful...

I struggle to understand how this restaurant has such great reviews and such a superb reputation when the food is so underwhelming and overpriced. The duck was extremely dry and tough, the rich duck sauce was more like watery instant gravy and the sides were...

Six of us came for Sunday lunch to celebrate a 50th birthday. Sunday lunch is a set menu at £65 per head, the bill soon mounts up when beer, wine, gin and any other extras are added however, in my opinion, it was certainly worth...

First time here for special occasion and large gathering even though found out family go here. It is very traditional with good French food. Beautiful setting. Think enjoyed by all, cosy, traditional, with champagne flowing. Sadly chose wrong starter, also spoilt by being quizzed during...

It's always a great treat to visit The French Horn. The food is always delicious (Lobster Thermidor, Double Bay Prawns, Spit Roasted Duck and Chateaubriand are our particular favourites. A genuine friendly welcome and excellent service happens without fail. Topped off with one of the...

Went for a special Birthday dinner last night, and we not only had a wonderful meal, but in spite of very considered Covid restrictions, there was still that old world charm the French Horn has always had. The staff were especially attentive, and made us...

To mark 50 years married and having had a 21st here and a love of the Thames - where else? The food was divine and what service. It was almost magical but with mains at £45 I thought charging extra for chips and veg was...

Because darling I came here in 2104 and was hugely underwhelmed by the quality of the food and hugely overwhelmed by the bill at the end!!!!! 2020 exactly the same How this restaurant is still functioning, charging what is does for mediocre food is as...

Went on August 22nd for wedding anniversary - not been for a number of years and not disappointed - will be back - spit roast duck was as good as I remembered and my wife's Sea Bass with banana, mango and curry sauce was superb...

Never fails to delight. A beautiful old building in a superb location. Food is timeless and service second to none.

My husband and I had a table at the French Horm last evening. We had champagne to start with which was fab, cold bubbly and full glasses. ✅ Starter: husband had the Scallops and I had the Crab salad. Both very disappointing. The scallops were...

I came to the French Horn for my father's birthday treat and we had a lovely meal. The staff were friendly and welcoming and had taken good precautions against Covid. The food was excellent. I had the foie gras which was delicious and then the...

Having driven past the French Horn nearly everyday for over 12years, we finally booked a table for dinner. I had heard good things and was really looking forward to. Unfortunately the ducks roasting on the open fire were not on display which I had heard...

Went to this restaurant for our first meal out since lockdown and it was our anniversary . Stayed overnight and had the most amazing meal, scallops, prawns, fillet steak and foi gras, lobster Thermidor, creme brûlée all amazing and beautifully cooked. Breakfast was also brilliant....

I've been wanting to come here for many years due to the restaurant's high reputation, so I was delighted to be treated to Sunday lunch yesterday. And it certainly lived up to my expectations! The food was absolutely superb, the staff were professional but friendly, and the service was impeccable. The view of the river from the restaurant and terrace is stunning. It really did feel like a special occasion and it was worth every penny. It felt very safe too due to all the Covid-19 safety measures that were in place. I'm very much looking forward to returning! Many thanks to all the staff for making this a wonderful occasion!

Beautiful setting however food very poor standard. Scallops way over done for starters, Dublin Bay Prawns extremely average. Main course lobster OK but nothing to write home about. Fillet stake with fois gras freezing cold. £230 bill paid and tip for the service staff whom were excellent, a very very disappointing show!

This it the first restaurant we have been out to since the start of the lock down. We have always wanted to go and it exceeded out expecations both in terms of the amazing staff and the quality of the food.Yes it is true the prices are more akin to Central London than Reading but the service and quality of the food was better than a lot of the London restaurants that i have been privalged to visit.We would recommend the French Horn to anyone wanting great service and great foodFrom a Covid perspective we felt safe and the measures the restaurant have taken are far more than requried to make us comfortable.

We were taken out for a meal at the French Horn. The scallops were chewy and I couldn't get my knife through the duck. I had been looking forward to eating here as it has such a great reputation. The staff and service were excellent but I was hugely disappointed with the food which was expensive and poor.

I have been here lots of times for dinner and it never stops to amaze me. From the ducks cooking on the fire to when you arrive to the soufflé. The staff are totally amazing and with them the location and the food it’s a diamond in my eyes will definitely be going again

The management are handling the post lockdown with their usual aplomb, the social distancing is lightly and professionally managed .Dinner was as lovely as usual, though I did miss the Crepes Suzette, but I imagine they are deemed risky. The Creme Brulee was a good substitute. Service was seamless, and charming.

Dreadful meal for birthday celebration. This was a great place to eat decades ago butInow looks faded, tired and out of date. My guests commented on the state of the loggia outside which was falling to pieces. I will not be returning.

Winter Menu, choose wisely...Went for a business lunch, ordered Confit of Duck Leg glazed in Honey on Chinese Noodles and Pak Choi. The worst I’ve had. It was so tough and chewy. But given I was the guest at the table, it was not proper for me to raise concern. Should have had the fish and chips like my colleagues. Nothing special here.

My wife and I had a fantastic stay at the French Horn. Having driven past it frequently over 50 years we decided to treat ourselves to one of the gourmet experiences.WOW!!!!!!!!Great ambiance, great room, great view and truly fantastic food. I can highly recommend a stay at the French Horn.

The conditions of the rooms don’t reflect the prices of the food. The place is dated and they charge more than Central London prices in the restaurant. Food was ok but poor value for money. Wine very expensive for what it was. Electricity flickering on and off all night. Staff were helpful. Decent breakfast brought to my room.

Went there for a Valentines lunch which was excellent. The menu choice was excellent, as was the food. location and service. I will definitely be going there again.

It’s great to find somewhere that still combines a friendly atmosphere with excellent service. From the bar to the dinner, classic drinks and dishes were served with warmth, charm and attention to detail. Highlights included duck roasting on an open fire in the bar, good real ale, crepes suzettes prepared at the table, large and varied wine list. Everything we had was beautifully prepared and tasted marvellous. If it was just me I’d give it 5 stars, but I have dropped 1 star as my wife found the food a little fussy in an old fashioned way. However, if you like classic French cuisine you will love it as much as I did, and she endorses the 5 start rating for the service and value.

We had a great Sunday lunch at the French Horn restaurant. The duck i chose was being cooked on an open spit when we arrived in the restaurant. Amazing view across the river Happy to reccomend

Was working in nearby Reading and stayed here for 2 nights, it was lovely. Went for a run along the Thames and it was very enjoyable! Food in restaurant was amazing and such a treat! Room was a little cottage and breakfast was delivered to your room on your requested time, so cute and great idea!

Our family had a get together and visited this wonderful restaurant. One of my uncles had been before a few times and recommended it. I had smoked salmon, Dublin bay battered king prawns with triple cooked chips and a medley of deserts. Absolutely fantastic service and the food was delicious. The premises is in a wonderful picturesque setting too.

Great meal with family but a little pricey. Hadn’t visited for over 20 years. Staff were very attentive. Disappointed with the Dublin Bay Prawn starter - very average.

michael the maître d' was first class "old school" gentleman, exceptional service, great food. i was dinning with two friends from Germany who could not get over how well michael looked after us.

Have been a number of times and as always the staff and service is excellent There was four if us and two had the duck , one had beef, and one Lamb all it should be with out any fuss THANKS

Visited with 5 friends for university reunion. Private room. Starters were crab and scallops. Mains were steaks, dover sole and a stunning ChateauBriand one of the best I've bad. Creme brulee and bread pudding with great wine and port. Fantastic service and ambience. Not cheap but well worth it

Food and service impeccable. Superb wine list which makes for a special visit. Would highly recommend the steak and foie gras

Restaurante ubicado en un pequeño hotel junto al río.Tras tomar el aperitivo en un salón muy acogedor, pasamos al comedor con vistas a los jardines. Los domingos ofrecen un menú que cuesta 65 libras (entrante, plato principal y postre). Destacan la langosta thermidor y el roast beef. Con aperitivo, vino y servicio, alrededor de 120 libras cada uno.

A boutique hotel offering rooms as well as cottages. The food is tremendous, the staff fall over themselves to please, a real treasure of an hotel. If only more were like this.

Worst awfull French onion soup I have ever had,cool & tasteless, the cheese tasted like used chewing gum rubber, Yuck!!!

I have now eaten at The French Horn twice and I love it. The most recent event was to celebrate a milestone birthday and I together with 44 friends were invited for lunch. The food was wonderful and of course the duck outstanding. The decor is delightfully dated which is sort of comforting. Staff are wonderful and all in all you will have a good lunch or dinner. I stayed overnight and was less than impressed with the rooms which are in need of refurbishment. That said the breakfast brought to your room was wonderful. Can't wait to go back.

We visited here in March and had a really nice time. The hotel is a bit tired and could do with a bit of decoration, but overall the food was nice and it was in a nice setting. The service was also very good. However, I'm shocked that they charged £65 for a 3 year old child to eat Sunday lunch. This seems like an absolute rip-off. We take our son to many restaurants and hotels globally and have never been charged the same for him to eat as us.

Bueatiful site and ambience, excellent service and comprehensive wine list, unfortunately the food is no longer up to these standards

Title says it all. We visited with friends who hadn’t been before and they were bowled over by the quality of the food and service. We love the traditional style and fine dining service. The Beef and Duck is exceptional as are the Dublin Bay Prawns starter. Looking forward to our next visit in 2020.

Invited to Sunday Lunch to the French Horn, by friends, we were NOT disappointed. This establishment is old, cosy, quirky and individualistic.

In an age of facelifts and updates the French Horn remains delightfully unchanged. The bar are is cosy and comfortable, as one watches the ducks cooking on a spit. They should have a better range of gins - some things have changed for the better. The restaurant is lovely and Elaine a joy. Try to get a window seat by booking ahead. The duck is the thing to have, but I would like to see steak diane on the menu and may be Blackforest Gateau ! The rooms are fine but cottages better.The breakfast arrangements are marvellously complex - but somebody once thought it was a good idea so there you are. All in all - first rate - particularly if you voted Brexit. There were quite a few people in black tie at dinner. I will definitely be back.

Our 1st impression, having not eat at the French Horn for some years, was how very tired the decoration & overall decor has become - the dining room ceiling is well overdue a coat of white paint.

The French Horn advertises itself as a Restaurant with Rooms, so it is perhaps fair to see the Restaurant and the good as the Major element of a stay here, however one can’t get away from the fact that if one is staying overnight the accommodation is important. We arrived mid afternoon and parked in the car park over the road from the Restaurant and went over to check-in. We had booked a Superior room, described on the website as being over the restaurant with views to the river so we were surprised to be taken back over the road to a cottage behind the car park! Granted it had a view to the river but the downstairs ( the only bit I saw) was furnished a la 1970s and smelled of damp; I set off back across the road to reception to point out the contradiction between what we had been allocated and what we had booked. The Reception seemed surprised that we should be unhappy and swiftly moved us to one of the Superior rooms over the restaurant with views to the River...... So why didn’t they do that at the outset!! To be fair, my wife who had explored the cottage in my absence later said that the bedroom and bathroom were much more modern and well presented than the, frankly disgusting, downstairs.

The first thing to mention is the room we had booked a superior one and the view was superb to the river, however the furnishings were 25 years out of date and scruffy.

Fantastic setting for a special family meal made perfect with effortless and friendly service coupled with wonderfully cooked and presented food. Some may say it is pricey, but it is worth every single penny! You know you are getting full value!

THis superb riverside Hotel Restaurant is well worth a visit on a nice day to enjoy the good views.Food is high quality ,fairly priced on an excellent and varied fixed price menu..The bar area most pleasant.The only drawback is the lack of draught beer.