The Maltsters Arms in South Oxfordshire

We went there with four friends on a recommendation and we weren't dissapointed. The staff were excellent as was the service and the Sunday Roast is second to none. My wife and I shared the Lamb Shoulder, which was excellent and our friends had the Beef, Pork and the Vegan options. Highly recommended.

Just returned from a delightful evening, a club dinner at The Masters Arms which has been excellent. We would heartily recommend it in every way.

Best Sunday roast I have had for years, as my granddaughter said, the roast potatoes are as big as a face and delicious! Will be back!

Excellent food; crispy squid and any specials are amazing. Great atmosphere, can’t wait to return!

I live in a village close to Henley in South Oxfordshire. And The Maltsters is the best local pub to go to for food. It's soooo delicious. The pub itself is beautifully decorated inside. The service is good, really friendly. The best pub beef burger for miles. And from starters: try the tempura prawns, with bbq sauce. OMG! And I don't normally like bbq sauce! Next time you go out, give it a try

Lovely little pub. Nice pint of Gravity, friendly Paula & Richard have created a quality menu and are open for food Monday and Tuesday lunches. Lamb pie was a generous size with plenty of perfectly-cooked tenderstem broccoli and mash, topped with a tasty jus. Massive haddock & skin on chunky chips & mashed peas. Really good lunch, good portions. Go support your local pub. Not inexpensive but delivers.

Have eaten here before and the roast was amazing . This Sunday , not so good . We were on the 230pm seating and everything was chaotic . The chicken was very small and dry and the cauliflower cheese , which cost extra , had obviously been sitting around for a while . This is a great location and the people are very friendly but the food and service wasn’t up to par this time

Lovely country pub with superb food and great vibe. Very cosy and warm feel to the place would highly recommend ( especially for the Sunday roast )

Our first time at the Maltsters Arms in recent years but certainly not the first time we have experienced Rich’s renowned winning Sunday roasts - and therefore not our last. As always Sam is calmly in control of ‘front of house’ with a warm welcome. The pub looked great, clean warm and welcoming! Highly Recommended. We will see you.

Came in for a spot of Sunday lunch and couldn’t be anymore amazed! Food was spot on! Lovely country pub style vibe, would highly suggest to pop in to try the Sunday roast! Lamb was cooked to perfection.

Rich & Sam have absolutely smashed the Sunday roast out of the park. Had the lamb sharer for 3 with all the trimmings. And I tell you. It really doesn’t get much better than this. One of the best roast dinners I’ve had in a very long time The scotch egg for starters was incredible as well. Runny egg in the middle to top it off Great vibe inside. Roaring fire and very friendly staff. Will definitely be returning and recommending to everyone

Went to the Malsters last night for their tapas evening. Fabulous food, as always. Friendly, attentive staff and a really nice ambiance. Well worth a drop by.

A lovely pub, large car park, roaring fires, dog friendly, great friendly service. The food was delicious, we both went for the pie and mash and it was top notch! Plenty of gravy too. There is a beer garden too which looked pretty big. It's on a 2hr circular walk, which is why we chose it.

Small menu but I wanted most of it! Great cooking and no problem arriving at 14:39 with a dog!!

Fabulous pub, with small'ish, but fabulous menu. Been here a few times, and it's a firm favourite.

What a great pub.. warm and inviting with excellent attentive staff.. had Sunday roast which was best we have eaten locally.. everything is prefect about this place and we will return.

Love this pub. Used it a lot in the past. This visit was as good.

Enjoyed a family meal - superb food, will definitely be back.

Lovely country pub with a warm fire excellent food and service. Catererd very well to our large group (10) for Sunday lunch. Thanks

Great staff, great service, top notch

Came for a Christmas meal , 10 of us , seamless service and outstanding food .. it’s my 4th time eating here since Sam and Rich took it over and every meal has been absolutely delicious.. I cannot recommend The Maltsters highly enough …cosy , friendly and a memorable meal .. fantastic.

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Meeting old friends for lunch. Great atmosphere, warm and cosy. Good choice of food with small portion options for those that would like them.

Simply brilliant, we had the sharing lamb shoulder roast, beautiful, attention to detail, even the blade bone removed . Our best ever eat out Sunday roast, well done guys. Keep up ghe good work.

Food was amazing. The steak was probably the best we have ever had. The food is really high quality stuff and the service was very good. All in all a really nice environment. Love the fire places.

Wonderful country pub and a lovely walk from Henley or Peppard. The food is fantastic, the fire is welcoming and the owners are lovely people. A great way to spend a country weekend day!

We had the Sunday lunch lamb for 3. It was excellent, the lamb was so delicious and tender. There was more than enough vegetables and potatoes for 3. We will be back.

Probably the best Sunday roast I have tried. The beef is served as picanha, a top of rump, tender and pink as it should be…, but the real star of the show is the lamb. Apparently the lamb is seasoned and slow baked overnight. With subtle but meaningful hint of garlic and rosemary it has the vibe of Southern Balkan and Greek specialties while preserving the traditional feel of the Sunday roast. It comes with roast potatoes and really flavorsome roasted carrots as well other traditional sides. There is a good selection of beers and a friendly country pub atmosphere. Well worth a visit..

Very good Sunday roast, friendly service. Recommended

Delightful. The chef is very talented, I had the salt and pepper squid (incredible) and the Hake and chips. Super chill atmosphere lovely staff! Defiantly recommend.

Has a lovely Sunday lunch, beautifully cooked beef and lovely service and atmosphere absolutely worth a visit 👏

Under new management- food is good and really nicely presented and tasty. The dining room is cosy and now dogs are allowed through the pub - not just in the back room. Would suggest booking - just to make sure you get in when you want. Plenty of onsite parking. I was with a group but food ordered consisted of French onion soup ; bread and oils; fish and chips; ham and leek pie and Dahl followed by sticky toffee pudding and meringue roulade- latte and Irish coffee and earl grey …. Lovely (the foods listed below are not on the menu we had tonight)

Very Good had The chef's Home made Pie fantastic

Revisited, now under new management, and always keen to support local businesses. Excellent welcome, and small but varied lunch menu available. Didn't wait long for a delicious Welsh rarebit and Fish & chips. Lovely dining room, attentive and cheerful service, and had a nice chat with the landlady. Felt well looked-after. Wish them every success. Will be back for sure for (what is becoming well-talked about locally) their renowned smash burger.

Went for a birthday lunch with family , seemed fairly busy, food and service were both great, I had a whole Sea Bass from the daily specials which was cooked perfectly and tasted great, the rarebit as a starter was also great. My wife had salt and pepper squid and her words “the food was lovely”. Keep it up guys ! It’s great to have an another good pub in the neighbourhood.

Great pub atmosphere. Fabulous service the staff are first class. I had the beer battered fish best in a long time. Absolutely worth a visit.

A delight to walk into a pub not previously known to us. Warm greeting, great service and a lovely lunch after a visit to Grey Court. If we lived closer this would be my local.

Grateful thanks to all the staff for making my wife’s birthday celebrations last night so enjoyable. All my family enjoyed the food and the atmosphere, and we will certainly be back. A great evening!

Amazing Sunday roast - will definitely go again!

We loved it. Stopped off on a circular walk for lunch. We had the fish &chips and the ham, egg and chips. The food arrived quickly and was delicious. I had a very large piece of fish nicely perched (groan) on the chips. My other half said her ham was really good, like the ham she had grown up eating and enjoyed. The added bonus for me was a drink of well kept Brakspears bitter ….excellent. The service was very friendly and welcoming. Felt totally at home there, thanks to all the staff at the Maltsters!

A lovely lunch, delicious Sunday roast.

Thought we'd try the Malsters Arms for lunch on the way to nearby Greys Court. It was every bit as good as all the five star reviews promised. A beautifully designed interior, traditional yet looking modern, clean, cosy and comfortable. The service was welcoming, friendly and efficient. Many pubs don't really cater for lunch, hoping you'll choose a 3 course meal from a vast menu instead. Here it's only a small menu for lunch, seemingly modest, but our scampi dish followed by a cheesecake was absolutely perfect and delicious. Following that we asked to see the evening menu which looked really good and we will definitely be returning for a full three courses.

The first time we have been back since it’s changed hands. Overall not a great experience which was disappointing. The service wasn’t great we didn’t get asked if we wanted anymore drinks throughout our meal, or even how our meal was. After trying to get someone’s attention we ended up asking for the bill. A young girl was very impatient with the elders at our table and proceeded to walk away shaking her head telling her colleagues that we they are “doing her head in”. Disgraceful. (If you’re going to speak rudely about your customers I suggest you say it when we can’t hear you. Was disappointed and walked away with feeling bitter about have to pay the high price for that kind of service.

A very welcoming pub with lovely outdoor space and an amazing menu. Muddy shoe covers are available at the door for walkers

Great place! The food was absolutely delicious, starting from salt and pepper squid that came on the bed of seaweed! Never has tried it anywhere else, so healthier option! The risotto with chicken filet was marvelous as well as the special chef's chicken! Nice atmosphere with the central fireplace, nice and cozy! Friendly staff, reasonable prices, what not to love!

Outstanding Sunday lunch. Great value and very delicous. Friendly willing attentive service. Will certainly go back again soon.

Superb Sunday lunch here today. The slow roast lamb was very tasty and in my opinion would easily have served four, let alone the 2—3 stayed on the menu. The vegetables were stand out good. Service and welcome excellent. I'm local and so happy to see this wonderful pub back on top form. We will certainly be back.

Great to see the pub reopening this week with new owners and exciting new plans for the pub. Been back today for the Sunday Roast, the shared slow roast lamb was sublime

Great food, especially the salt and pepper squid starter. Also very good steak and chicken supreme followed by excellent desserts. Lemon roulade highly recommended

The Pub is so cute and the garden is so nice. The food was amazing and the service was nice. Warmly recommend 😻

Excellent meal (bavet steak) and chips. Good Brakspears beer. Friendly atmosphere, great garden and good parking. Highly recommended.

Amazing food, the sticky toffee pudding was the best one i’ve ever had. The best food i’ve had in a while. Good service and friendly staff

New owners have taken on the pub and this is our second visit since then and first for a meal. What a great evening my wife and friends had, the food was excellent, the staff were so friendly and it was a lovely warm atmosphere. We will definitely be going back and soon

Great meal, attentive service, chips to die for! Sam and Rich (and Roxy!) make this lovely village pub a great place to visit. Family meal, destination (or stop off) for a walk or just to chill in the garden. Then enjoy a quality menu or specials from the Shepherdess Hut. Love it

I visited the Maltsters for dinner because it is local to my friend and I, and it has recently re-opened under new management. It had a nice ambience. It was a warm summer evening, and we ate outside. The food arrived in a timely fashion, and it was excellent. It undoubtedly made my top ten, ever burgers. I would revisit! Tony

Lovely pub and the owners are really kind. Organised a wake for my family and were so considerate of all different dietary requirements. The food was great! Thank you.

Oh dear, decided to give it a try but unfortunately there is no flexibility at all here. As soon as we approached the bar we were told it was a half hour wait for food plus cooking time. That's fair enough if they are busy, but they did not look busy. We proceeded to order 5 meals off the menu and 1 meal from the garden fish and chip van. We were then told the fish and chips would arrive almost immediately. As we all wanted to eat together we requested that all the meals arrive at the same time. The staff told us that this would not be possible as its a working kitchen and would be way to confusing for the chef. I asked if the chef and chip van chef could communicate to bring all the meals together and the reply was that is not possible. We proceed to order to be told that the steak is only cooked one way rare. At this point we left without completing our order. Never had this sort of experience in a pub or restaurant. I was told that I don't know anything about a working kitchen and that maybe so but this place knows nothing about customer service. I live half a mile away and eat out a couple of times a week but it won't be here. The attitude verged on arrogance and rudeness. If they carry on like this it will go the same way as its done in the past.

The tacos that they do in a Tuesday are absolutely delicious.

Have been in a few times since the reopening and always feel welcomed. Lovely family running it. Food amazing and really happy with Inch’s on tap 😋

Just been for Sunday lunch. It was outstanding! Really recommend it. New people took it on 2 weeks ago. Well worth a visit. The lamb in particular was delicious !

Only put one star because a small handwritten sign on the entrance to the locked car park said, "Closed til further notice." Looked a nice pub in a nice setting. Would have liked to see inside and sample the beer and food.

Good service, average food, a bit pricey too, had a pint and a burger, it was nearly 30 quids.

Had lunch here and couldn't fault anything, varied menu, nice wine, excellent service by someone who remembered who had ordered what! That makes a change. Can thoroughly recommend.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch. Food was excellent. Lovely atmosphere. Dogs were made welcome.

Had a lovely Mother’s Day meal at the maltsters, food was lovely as it always is. It was lovely to see the pub busy again and as usual the staff were so friendly and helpful. We had the Sunday roast and my husband had the pie which he said was delicious. The only difference I noticed was the menu seemed a bit smaller than it used to be and it would of been nice to have had a few more starters to choose from, but apart from that a lovely meal and atmosphere.

Had the best Sunday lunch for 16 adults and children! Amazing food, service and very happy smiling staff! Highly recommend!

Finally made it in after many hikes past it. I'll definitely be back again. The Sunday roast was simply the best I've had in my few years in England. We were a large group of 14, adults, children and dogs coming in from a nice country hike from Henley. All the food came out as it should, children first and then the adults, all within a few minutes of each other which is not always easy for such a large group. I had the mixed roast (lamb, pork, beef) and it was just delicious with the meats still perfectly cooked. The side vegetables were also perfectly seasoned and not overcooked. The staff were also very efficient, friendly and courteous. There's a lovely terrace and garden in the back with many tables. On a sunny day such as today it was a wonderful place to be with family and friends. For the children and the dogs there's plenty of empty fields and the quaint church next door to explore. Don't bother with the pictures showing strange things like the Stormtrooper mannikin as that was under previous owner. Its much more traditional country pub now with lovely traditional decor which is what you expect.

Have just had an excellent Sunday lunch at the Maltsters in Rotherfield Greys. Less than three minutes drive from Grey's Court it is a beautiful pub with a great garden. The roast was excellent. I had the beef which was melt in the mouth. Loads of tasty vegetables and an exceptional Yorkshire pudding. Service was also excellent. Quick and courteous. The pub welcomes dogs and children but it also has a lovely ambience for couples and more grown up groups. Highly recommended.

Just back from a great meal with great service. Best meal out I’ve had in and around Henley in 10 years

Top quality Sunday roast, great service and busy atmosphere. One of the best! One minor niggle, the cutlery has sharp edges, which makes cutting beef a bit painful.

Nice little pub with safe parking. Good for pub food (pricey ) but this is not a great dining experience. Friendly staff. Suitable for families and walkers/cyclists.

Had a lovely evening out at the charming Maltsters Arms. Called on the day to book a table, the phone was answered immediately by a helpful lady. The staff were very professional, chatty and friendly. We chose the risotto and pie of the day from a superb menu full of choice. The food was excellent and the service exceptional. The whole place, including the washrooms was clean and well presented. Plenty of parking and a warm welcome. We will definitely return and would thoroughly recommend! Possibly the only improvement would be to introduce an online booking facility.

I went to The Maltsters for Sunday lunch with my daughters and grand-daughters. The service was so friendly. My four year old grand-daughter decided that she would like her own table (as four-year-olds sometimes do, apparently!) and the staff accommodated her by bringing a little coffee table next to us with a stool for her and a stool for her teddy bear. She had her food at the table and was even provided with paper and crayons. Talk about going above & beyond. very kind. We each had a different dish, for lunch, and agreed that they were all delicious. We will be going back.

Visited the Malsters Arms early Saturday evening on 13th January 2024. The meals and service were amazing! Thank you for a lovely evening out!!

Great pub. We were there for Sunday lunch and both chose the traditional Sunday roast. We loved it. The staff were really friendly and professional and we will be visiting again very soon

We were there on a quiet day so not much atmosphere. However, food and service were good. Very pleasant staff

What a fabulous place. Absolutely beautiful place the staff are fantastic Very helpful. I can't wait to return.

Excellent find a little way out of Henley. Great atmosphere, popular with walkers, but best of all is the food! Extensive menu, catering for all dietary requirements, and also a great and sensibly priced sandwich menu. The ever friendly and very friendly Jordon talked us into the Seafood linguine which, quite honestly, I could come back for every evening! The other winner was the Stroganoff! Thanks Jordon!

Have been to this pub, a few times and has always been lovely, had my daughters 30th birthday meal there on the 24th and it was lovely, everyone enjoyed the food and the staff are so friendly and helpful. Went back again last night with some friends who hadn’t been before and they thought it was great as well. Would highly recommend this pub to anyone when in the Henley area

Very enjoyable evening after the Meccano Gathering

Didn’t get to experience the pub as it was closed at 2:30 on a Saturday afternoon after having checked their website before walking for an hour to get there to find there was no notice to imply why it was closed. Very disappointed. I was going to book an anniversary dinner there for this week, but shall not be bothering to return. In my judgement, not a way to run a business.

Great service, stunning decor and great food. There was nothing I can suggest be improved based on this visit.

Lovely Sunday lunch, all three of us opted for the Steak and Kidney Pie, which was tasty and beautifully cooked; pastry was just right, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. Clearly a chef who knows what he is doing! Add to that very happy and attentive staff, and a reasonable price (£103 for three, including a bottle of wine and service) - has to be a winner.

We went to the Maltsters Arms on a Friday evening with friends. We had booked although it wasn't particularly busy and so this may not have been needed. The service was friendly and the menu extensive with a number of classic dishes which were all home cooked. We had the scotch egg, lamb kofta and whitebait to start with which were all very good (although a bit more dip with the whitebait and kofta would have been good)! We then had the fish & chips, scampi & chips, chicken kyiv and seafood linguine for mains all of which were very good and the chips were home made. Although we were quite full we managed some desserts including the apple & cherry crumble, sticky toffee pudding and lemon meringue pie which all went down well. The total bill came to approx £180 including a bottle of wine, 2 bitter shandies, a non alcoholic drink with service for the 4 of us. We would happily return.

Lovely ‘local’ with a good choice of wines, spirits and beers. Lovely food, well priced and a warm and friendly welcome. We tried the new linguine dishes, beef and seafood, and also the sambuca prawn starter. End to end delicious. Thanks to Ben and the crew.

Lovely pub with exceptional food and a very warm welcome. Looking forward to returning soon

Lovely Sunday lunch for four of us, including 2 children. Food was great, children’s roast fantastic and service welcoming. Lovely to see this venue busy as it deserves to be successful

We attended the Traditional Boats Festival in Henley. The weather closing in. The idea of a soggy burger in the rain didn’t appeal. I did a search on Google Maps and found The Maltsters Arms. I rang. The phone was picked up quickly by a helpful and friendly young man. We booked and arrived 10 minutes later. The young front of house team were friendly, smiley and efficient. The food was very reasonably priced and good quality. Top Marks. It was a random pick that paid off. Thank you.

Eaten before at the Malsters and the food was excellent, for the second time I am wanting to return but cnnot book a table because you do not answer the phone or respond to the email address on your website. This is deeply annoying and...

A little gem of a pub ,great food , good service , leaning toward the higher price bracket for the food , but still enjoyed our visit ,would probably return again

The Maltsters provided us with a buffet and space for our wake after a funeral service at The Henley Natural Burial site. They were welcoming, helpful and respectful throughout. The buffet, particularly the vegan options, were eaten with relish by meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans! It's...

We went for a late lunch. They were really accommodating and cleared a table for us straight away. We both had the fish pie. It was the best fish pie I have ever eaten. Really delicious and absolutely enormous portion too. I will definitely go...

This pub was a favourite family haunt but we hadn’t been since before Covid. We’re very glad to have revisited today. The pub looks smart & we were warmly welcomed. Service was polite and friendly. We loved our generous helpings of piping hot Sunday roast...

Quality food and ultra friendly staff. Will return when next in the area

Had lunch here with a few friends - what a gem. The food, the place and service were all wonderful. Highly recommended!!

I booked a table for 2. Great atmosphere - low key and friendly. Definitely dog friendly. Warm pleasant service, excellent food (the pie special and scampi and chips). Cost about average for two meals and two drinks. (50-60)

Lovely pub and atmosphere , great after a long walk. Staff are very welcoming and it's very dog friendly!

I’m constantly on the hunt for the perfect pub Sunday Roast and this is about as close as I’ve come. It was fantastic - full of flavour, generous portions and all the trimmings. Can’t recommend it enough and we’ll be back again. Just need to remember to book in advance (it was packed!)

Really nice. Glad this place is back open. Decent grub. Nice beers. Good service. Thanks!

Our family Sunday lunch was a large group (14) - seniors / children / adults. Friendly service with delicious food served promptly. Great Sunday Roast menu / additional mains menu available - thank you everyone at The Maltsters .