The Russell Arms in Wycombe

Best roast I've had in years. Thank you

Food was ok some bits a little odd one of our party had the duck which was tasty but needed some veg and potatoes with it and at £26 for duck sauce and a couple of root veg pieces makes it very expensive and to be honest very over priced. Burger was tasty but very hard, chips not the best sprinkled with herbs that didn't taste good. Overall a bit pricey for what it was which is probably why we had the restaurant to ourselves No atmosphere and very quiet which made the row from the kitchen not great to hear. Staff friendly but not trained well.

Stopped by after working in the surrounding area & was a completely random choice. Very quaint, cosy pub with a huge garden, plenty of parking, great draught options, and lovely staff & customers.

Absolutely fantastic food. Staff were attentive and friendly, but not over powering. Will definately be back again. The flat iron steak was cooked to perfection and really tender.

Lovely lunch at Mr Mays pub. Visiting from Australia. Great food good variety of beer nice atmosphere.

Burger over cooked and the pizza base was terrible, wrong cheese used on the pizza also. Service was warm and welcoming but let down by the food. Need to review Pizza selection get better from a supermarket

We came here for the first time on the 30th se0t for my partners birthday. This is such a loveky cosy place and straight away staff were very welcoming and friendly. Service was a tad slow but it seemed like the girl was on her own so we didnt mind at all, complimentary bread is alwasy a great touch! The food was brilliant! So tasty and big portions. Definitly worth the money, over all we will be going back as this is such a great place!

We had a wonderful evening celebrating a birthday. Delicious food, first class service and just an all round lovely feeling to this pub. Absolute favourite ❤️

I went here on the 23rd September for my sons 21st he is a big fan of the family. The pub is clean, welcoming. The waitress was amazing. Polite and really looked after us. I had the Scotch egg for starter and honestly was the delicious! I had the steak which was yummy. My husband had the pork belly bites for starter and he said they were amazing! He then had duck which was delicious, my son had the burger and said it tasted amazing. My daughter had the vegan option and did enjoy the gnocchi but would like to ask for more vegan options please. My son was given a hawk stone lager, cider and glass for his birthday and we would all like to say thank you and we definitely will return.

Was very excited to visit, the food was great and service friendly! We had the sunday roast with desert too - the food was so amazing and filling. Will definitely be back to try the weekday menu! One thing that could be improved is free wifi as there is little to no service but apart from that all was good 👍🏼

Came for a roast and was lovely!! The pub decor is beautiful and the bar had an excellent drink selection, can’t fault it!!

Gorgeous home made, quality gastro pub food. The pork belly bites and scotch egg were unreal, as were the giant onion rings. The mains were very good, but starters and sides really stood out. The service was very friendly and the place was bustling during our visit, with a vast drink selection of wines and ales. It’s disheartening to see unfair and fake 1* star reviews from social media trolls. Wishing the new owners all the best!

Great family run pub that welcomes locals and travellers alike. We went for Sunday lunch and cannot fault it. The food was very tasty and there was plenty of it. The only complaint, was that there wasn’t much room on the table to accommodate it! The staff were very attentive and we will definitely be going back.

This must be the only pup in the whole country that does not have Wi-Fi, as for the food the best bit with the starters highly recommend the Scott as for the Sunday roast. All the meats were overcooked I see why they have bottom gravy

Having followed this family on social media for a few years, I let the hype die down and took a 2 hour journey this morning to try out the Sunday lunch. We were not disappointed, the table was nicely situated next to a window in the corner. Waiting staff very attentive, checked whether there were any allergies, asked whether we had been before, made recommendations and knew their products. We didn’t get chance to take photos of the famous pork belly bites as they were eaten in record speed. The roast dinner was delicious, I opted for a sticky toffee pudding and the other half had a lemon tart with raspberry sorbet, and again we were not disappointed. A really nice little pub and glad we travelled to see what it was all about. We left suitably stuffed and you could have rolled us out. I wish the May family all the best in their new venture.

Fantastic country pub living up to the hype. The food was excellent and well worth the price. We will definitely return for more,if only to get my teeth around another beef, Wellington. Well done, the May family and all the staff.

My friend and I went for a Sunday lunch a few months back. The food came out in good time and the service was really good. The drinks were nice and the garden is lovely. When the food came out it was all a bit cold. Definitely had been sitting out for a while. The Yorkshire puddings were really nice. That was probably the only thing that was nice…. Beef was cold and overcooked, some of the vegetables were hard and some were wet and soggy and very overcooked. The potatoes were okay and so was the gravy. The price was pretty good. However, the next day my friend and I both experienced cramps all night and diarrhoea the next day. We had ordered the same meal so I think there must have been a link as we were both not well. Had high expectations and sadly it fell very short of them after everyone hyping it up, don’t think I will return.

Opening times are unreliable. We called in at 9:55pm tonight (Friday 30th August) to be told they'd already called last orders! A couple of weeks ago they called last orders around 10:10pm We usually go to the pub every Friday for a drink after band rehearsal, which finishes at 21:45. Apparently last orders had been called early because they'd been quiet and it was obvious we weren't welcome.

Arrived over an hour before closing time in a Friday night for drinks, only to be told they’d called last orders. We’ve been regular customers for years but doubt we’ll be back.

Lovely pint of real ale , kept well and reasonably priced. Good to see Swan Supping camra magazines free to all.

Had Sunday lunch today, had weekend in London and parked in Chalfont and booked as it’s close before going back to South Wales. Really tasty, meat was incredible. Mr May and Charlie where there working. Definitely worth a visit. Thank you

Had a pint of Hawkstone it was nice food wasn't available but I'd like to try some.

Went in for lunch on a Friday at 12. Only 2 customers in there and they wouldn't serve food for myself and a friend as they had some bookings coming in apparently..... yep wont be going there ever again. They could have easily served us food would have been and gone before the so called large bookings came in.

Charmless pub with every bit of character ripped out and decorated over like a discount Next Home.

The Russell Arms, viral pub sensation, is style over substance in many ways. We were greeted by an empty pub and bar and left standing around for a few minutes before being greeted and seated. The staff were very friendly and made the experience more enjoyable. The food was acceptable, it looks good but doesn't deliver - very dry mash potato, very chewy pork, very little hummus with flatbread. Overall, it was worth seeing in the flesh but nowhere special.

Didn’t book just walked in, excellent nibbles as only wanted something small, just had 3 small dishes between us which was plenty. Best chips ever. Would definitely return

After following their journey on TikTok I have wanted to try out the pub for myself. I happened to be housesitting at my brother’s near Amersham (I live in Wigan), so booked in whilst down South. So glad I did. The food was lovely, the staff were very pleasant. The pub itself was tastefully decorated and the outdoor area looked fab too. I will definitely come again next time I’m down and I’ll get my brother to try it out for himself too. Keep up the good work!

The starters were enjoyable, and the main course, a burger, was satisfactory. However, there was no atmosphere as we were the only table. There was no drinks list available, and we were surprised to find that a bottle of wine cost £41.80, which we only discovered when the bill arrived. Providing a drinks list would help customers be aware of prices in advance.

A quiet little pub with decent beer and wine, service not as good or friendly as it could be, but I'd return to give them another chance.

Having booked Sunday lunch 2 months ago and given the popularity of this venue we were all looking forward to our visit. The car park was packed and we had to park down the road like many others - what we hoped was a good sign. We arrived on time (table of 6) and were taken to our table out the back in a very cramped room, which even the staff were struggling to get between the heaving tables. Our order for food and drinks was taken in good time, however 45 minutes later we were informed that our written order had been deleted from the computer system due to a technical difficulty and could we place our order again. By this point we were beyond hungry and getting restless. It took a full hour from our arrival for starters to be served and we had to chase up the mains again (I probably could have cooked a roast from scratch in this time). When the mains arrived the plate was dominated by a overcooked Yorkshire pudding that whilst impressive in size, was left by most as inedible, potatoes that the knives provided couldn't even cut through and hard carrots/parsnips. The staff were all polite and apologetic, but clearly whilst the social media side is doing a great job to impress and pull in the customers this seems to be at detriment to the quality/service provided.

The social media manager has done such a good job ! But not that good food not available at lunchtime today. No apology from staff No posts on social media. Excuse was - we are not ur normal pub and we are fully booked tonight! So off we popped to the Gate in Bryants Bottom- staff couldn't be more helpful, food was delicious and we were treated with respect and served with a smile

Really beautiful country pub. We ordered from the lunch menu. The food was excellent, and the young lady who served us was so friendly that we felt extremely welcome. We will definitely return when we are next in the area

Amazing food and lovely people the food took a bit of time coming out but not to long. Overall would recommend.

Food was mustard. Exceptional service from Jaz. 10/10 would come back. Bosh

Really lovely relaxing afternoon with a smashing lunch. From arriving to leaving we were treated excellently by the staff, lunch was terrific and the atmosphere was really nice helped by the warm sun which has been rare this year. Definitely going back again.

The car park was full so could not see if there were any Blue Badge spaces. Entry through the front door is difficult for any person with walking difficulties. Staff not trained to greet and serve customers. The menu was graced with the usual burger (expensive for a bun with filling) and the Chicken Tikka was off the menu. Food service was very slow ,and food of indifferent quality. A starter of olives and sundried tomatoes arrived without said tomatoes and any recpticle in which to place olive stones. It would seem that we were expected to place them on the table. The Caesar Salad was based on a bed of rocket,a few croutons, a couple of anchovie slices and a thin sauce. The garden looked very pleasant, but nothing else wil lnspire us to visit again.

Went for a Sunday lunch here and couldn't recommend it more great pub decorated really nicely. Staff were all extremely polite and always anticipating our needs. Food itself was really tasty and looked great too. Managed to snap a picture of my halloumi starter but forgot to get one of the main because we were too excited to tuck in!!

We came on a Friday lunch time. Our servers were lovely, the food and drinks were delicious. The pub has a great atmosphere. Highly recommend.

We had a lovely meal at The Russell Arms last Saturday. Great food and service. We look forward to visiting again. Thank you

Went here a couple weeks ago after seeing it being recommended on social media so I went and the food was ok but the atmosphere and staff was shocking. It was loud. I felt rushed. The staff were just blatantly rude. There were people pointing cameras every way we looked. No wheel chair friendly tables would not recommend

Wow! Where to start.. the service, the food, the cute little pub! 10/10! Couldn’t fault anything! Will definitely be back! Thank you

Was v excited to go, especially our 16 year old who follows daddy May cooks. An hour and twenty five mins after we ordered they told us that they didn't have the steaks which two of us had ordered. 12 year old almost asleep by the time the main arrived and we were so hungry. They apologised but still added service to the bill. Not what you expect when paying over £200 for a meal.

My friends and I arrived at the Russell Arms 15 minutes before their opening time on a Sunday, eager to have some lunch and drinks after a long and tiring hike around Coombe Hill and the surrounding areas. Unfortunately, our experience was far from what we had hoped for. We were among the first to enter the pub and requested a table for three. To our disappointment, the lady informed us that they were fully booked. When we asked when the next available booking would be, she replied that the entire day was booked solid. We then enquired about seating outside and in the garden, but those were supposedly booked as well. Even a drink at the bar was off-limits even tough we'd be standing. Left with the bitter taste of rejection, we departed disappointed and ended up consuming the few snacks we had brought with us before continuing our hike. What added insult to injury was that as we passed by the Russell Arms a few hours later, we saw plenty of free tables. It left us feeling that they could have accommodated us, which marred an otherwise brilliant day of hiking. As a warning to fellow hikers and visitors, if you plan on going to the Russell Arms after your hike, make sure to book in advance to avoid the same disappointment we experienced. We ended up going to Wendover for lunch, where there are more choices and a much more welcoming atmosphere. Save yourself the trouble and look elsewhere for a post-hike meal.

Slightly embarrassed to admit we drove an hour and a half to visit but was definitely worth it. We didn’t get a starters and each had the chicken roast and I have to say it was incredible. Super generous portions. We couldn’t even finish it and I’m not sure I’ll ever be hungry again. I’m always a bit sceptical of pub roasts but this one was very good. Dont get starters if you go, you’ll explode 😂

Under whelming ,over priced all hype no substance, waited ages for main courses even though not busy , only good bit is pleasant garden and waitresses worked out our triple cooked chips were 60pence each and weren’t even crispy !!!

Absolutely delicious roast! Can't wait to try the lunch menu 😋

I recently dined at Russell Arms and, unfortunately, my experience was underwhelming. To start, the service was agonisingly slow. We waited nearly 45 minutes for our 1st course, and another lengthy delay to receive the mains, when the starters finally appeared the pork bites were dry and uninspiring and the scotch egg was crying out for a runny yolk. They hadn’t been prepared fresh so why it took so long is beyond me. This lengthy delay overshadowed the entire dining experience. When our main meals finally arrived, the food quality was disappointingly average. Given the reputation of Russell Arms, I expected much better. The dishes lacked flavour and were without any discernible seasoning. Albeit the presentation was pleasant, elements of every side was below par. The root veg was burnt, the cauliflower cheese was baked to the dish, and the cheese had obviously got bored and left. The potatoes however were nice if a bit charred. The pork fat hadn’t been rendered or trimmed so by the time it was dissected to make it edible, it was a snack bite. It felt as though minimal effort was put into the preparation, making the high prices even harder to justify. Speaking of prices, the cost of dining at Russell Arms was (in our opinion) unreasonably expensive compared to what we was on offer. I left feeling that I had paid a premium for a mediocre experience. Overall, my visit to Russell Arms was a bit of a letdown. I’d sum it up as style over substance.

Nice looking pub deffo has great potential. But not serving any sort of chips or snacks from the kitchen to the garden seems counterproductive for a local pub. Went for a pint and small snacks, told we weren’t allowed food at they were booked up despite most inside and all outside seats being empty. A little strange, not the pub experience we expected.

Arrived no chicken as they had run out so beef or pork. Considering it was fathers day you would have presumed they woukd have ordered accordingly. Service very slow. Food ok although my son had a bit of string in his dinner presuming it was from the beef.

We were excited to return to the Russell with the new owner and team in place. It was our book club meeting (rock n roll) and we all ate like kings. The burger was just about the best I’ve had in years. Service was great. We’re only a bit sorry that by the time we looked up we realised too late we were the last table standing - sorry to keep you all from your beds! Thanks for a great meal.

I had the steak sandwich and they accommodated me to have without the bread. The whole place is gorgeous with so many feasts for the eyes. Best steak I’ve eaten in years. As an x publican this is top notch!!!!!!!! Def visit for a treat

Recent change in ownership has certainly helped make the RA a much livelier place. Really good service and warm welcome. Only popped in for a pint, so can't comment on the food, but great stuff from what I saw. Recommended.

We went for my birthday, booked for lunch. Wanted to go as we follow the Mays on social Media. Was a little disappointed after all the hype. Mainly service, this was slow, felt like we weren't really interested in us. Got told to go through, and then was just pointed in the direction of our table. No one explained anything about drinks, if they'd come back to take our order. I went to see what drinks were available as there was no drinks menu. In the end, after a brief description, the waitress followed me back to our table to take a drinks order. Food was good. Asking for the bill. That took a very long time, and multiple attempts to pay. My partner got up a couple of times to try and pay as we just wanted to sit outside and finish our drinks. We were just told someone will be with us. We got a bit bored of waiting around and decided to just go and pay at the bar. We had been waiting for a while. Which I understand you can wait if it's busy, but by this time I believe the lunch rush was definitely over. Not many tables left. This could be an amazing experience, I believe, just some little touches and little tweaks need to happen. Everyone was lovely who we spoke to, and there is a homely vibe in the pub. A drinks menu for sure on the tables, or just available. Thank you for having us, and hope this goes well for you all 😊

Popped in for mid afternoon snack was nice and quiet good food lovely people would recommend

Had a fabulous meal here last week, excellent quality, friendly efficient staff, great owners and a really good update since they took over. This is our favourite place…and when the sun is out the garden is perfect. Bring the kids they will love it too!

Lovely food, lovely people, lovely place, definitely worth a visit.

Really disappointed. I thought I’d bring my partner here for dinner as it was his 30th birthday and I had seen so many photos of the food, influencers giving great reviews and it looked to be a great evening! I have followed this page for a few months and I was really excited!!! We arrived at around 1810 and our table was booked for 1830. We were asked to have a drink at the bar which was absolutely fine. It got to around 1830 and another couple came in for their table booked at 1830 and were taken straight through. Another five minutes and nothing for us baring in mind we had our baby with us who was hungry. The restaurant had a few tablets in but not many at all. I took my son for a walk around the bar and then we were finally got taken through as I think the girl being the bar noticed my son was getting agitated. No menus, no offering of drinks when seated. We got our sons dinner out and fed him while we waited. We then got offered drinks. They arrived and still no menu. I eventually asked for a menu as we were starving and this was nearly 20 minutes after being seated. The service was really not great to be honest. We felt like we had been forgotten about over and over. This was my partners 30th and I felt like I’d really let him down with the restaurant choice. When the food finally came it was nice so that perked us up a bit although a lot of things weren’t on the menu and had run out! It was a Thursday evening so I was surprised by this. There was no pizzas shown on the menu like on the website and other things and this is what my partner wanted. All in all it was a real disappointment. I feel like when the important people such as influencers are in, the bosses show up and the service is great but when you are standard customers like us you’re kind of left to your own devices. I really want to come back for the roast dinner on a Sunday and I wait for spaces to open online but with the service we received I don’t feel like I don’t want to now as I can’t imagine the service will be better when it’s fully booked! I did message on the Instagram page but have received no response although stories are always posted on there so unsure who has access to the messages.

Unfortunately we weren't acknowledged at all when walking into the bar, no eye contact, smile or any indication that us, or others that walked in after, were there - despite there being several staff behind the bar. The staff were young and looked uninterested. It took a long time to be noticed and served. The beers were very expensive and the place was lacking any atmosphere. The only good thing were the selection of board games available to play. I will not be rushing back I'm afraid.

This place is a lovely little gem with plenty of room inside and outside in the beer garden. Evening food was fabulous and plentiful with some really great choices. The waitress was very friendly, accommodating offering advice on the dishes and always polite. We visited midweek as a table of 8 (6 adults 2 young kids).

They ran out of fish fingers, apart from that it was a great meal and the staff were spot on!

I ordered the pork belly bites and the mr pig toastie. Pork belly bites were crispy on outside and soft on inside and the toastie was sensational with a very generous portion size. Also came with the best coleslaw ever, I just wish the chips gave something extra, such as a special seasoning or something.

Lovely meal with great service. Staff were very welcoming and food was great

Just combating the fake reviews. Lovely pub. And lovely Bailey dog

Amazing food & amazing staff, great pub garden too & dog friendly!

Came in this Friday for lunch, travelled a good two hours for the experience. Lovely pub very clean and presentable. Staff were friendly and the dogs enjoyed it. I had the fish finger ciabatta and the mac and cheese as a non meat eater this was my choice. The food was okay, just found it all to be very bland, all needed more seasoning for my tastes. We are interested to go back for dinner service to see any improvements.

What a great pint that hawkstone was in a great pub ah and the cibbata was to die for 5 stars all day

Amazing food and great service!

I went to the Russell Arms at the beginning on the month for my birthday! When we arrived there was a little birthday card on the table from the staff which was a nice touch. The food was some of the best food I have ever tasted. We went at 2pm and the pub wasnt too busy. We were served by Issy who was very welcoming and knowledgable. Will definitley be coming back

The food was lovely, service was a little slow (we felt forgotten about when taking orders), but the food made up for that. Highly recommend the halloumi and the brownie!

We travelled all the way from Cardiff to have lunch here yesterday. As we had been recommended to go here after seeing a TikTok. Safe to say we wasn’t disappointed. Definitely worth the trip for the steak sandwich. All the food was delicious 😋. Service was excellent, we had a lovely attentive waiter. (Can’t remember her name but she had blonde hair)

Hawkstone and Pork Belly Bites, what's not too like!

Came here for my wife's birthday, and the food was 'out of this world'. The staff were friendly and very welcoming. The atmosphere had a lovely, family-friendly feel. 100% coming back. P.s Hawkstones was lush

My partner and I had excitedly planned a trip to the Russell Arms to celebrate my successful completion of university. We have been eagerly looking forward to this special occasion all week, as we've both been excited by the food options we've seen through videos posted online. It had taken us a little over two hours to reach our destination, only to find out that the Russell Arms had completely changed its menu. I always take the time to carefully review the menu beforehand to ensure that I can be accommodated for my fussy eating habits. To find that the new menu is completely different to what they have posted on their website. 4 hours wasted on a busy Saturday night. I am very disappointed.

Travelled from Cambridge, Served by Lucy who was amazing! Chatty, friendly and quick service! Food was amazing! Halloumi was not available which was heart breaking. Pork belly bites tender and full of flavour! Focaccia was fresh and delicious. Wings had an Asian inspired tasting sauce which exceeded my expectations. Short rib burger wasn’t as juicy as I’d liked but tasted amazing, Mac and 4 cheese didn’t have the cheese pull I was expecting but again was delicious. HAWKSTONE Lager …. Best lager I’ve had to date.Big chef round of applause for you. The may family and co, I will be bringing the parents very soon! Thank you!

Expectations were high before our meal at the Russell Arms, but expectations were dashed when we were met by the very limited menu. One vegetarian option, of stuffed pasta, what a cop out, and that was swimming in so much oil it was just dreadful. Having then been told there was no fish or chicken wings the menu became even more limited, so we had to settle for a good old burger, which was very greasy but ok. The steak would have been an option, but a sauce option at £4.00 a portion is just a joke. The previous owners of the establishment had a fantastic menu, as for the current owners, I will never frequent your restaurant again, just awful.

Stopped by while out on a bike ride, food was delicious and the atmosphere was great! Had a lovely chat with one of the owners (and their very cute dog) out in the garden :)

Had lunch here yesterday and it was the best food my husband and I have had at a pub ever, the food was all done fresh and so so tasty! Tye staff are all welcoming and friendly, cracking little pub, great garden areas, will definitely be back soon for the evening menu and a Sunday lunch. Keep smashing it guys x

We had a great night. Food was superb and the service was 10/10 . Highly recomend!!

Travelled just over an hour to come here for lunch today. For a busy new pub I was very impressed. The food was delicious, I couldn’t fault it. The two girls serving us could not have been any better. However, there was a miserable group of elderly people that would not stop complaining about the waiting time for food. We waited around 20 minutes for our lunch which is pretty good considering there were lots of big groups in there. I would definitely travel here again, I want to try the roast next!! :)

Went to Russell arms, Katie and bar staff (can’t quite remember name think was holly) were both great. Were amazing with us and very accommodating!

Had an amazing lunch at the Russell arms today. Food was brilliant staff were really friendly. Customers in there were extremely rude to the staff claiming service was ‘slow’ we waited half an hour max for our food which realistically is not bad for a busy pub. If you go in there please remember to be kind to people it is a new and growing pub therefore everybody is new and still learning ! You can’t complain of slow service when the food is great and it’s busy. If you want fast awful food head over to whetherspoons

Visited here after following the social media for a while and was very excited to try it out. Food was nice and service was fast but it felt like we was being rushed, the young lady that was serving our table was annoyed when we asked to see the dessert menu after we overheard her already asking 2 tables to leave because their time limit was up.. not very professional. The staff are nice however they definitely need some training, no water offered and we had to ask for drink menus a few times. When serving the food and taking menus instead of just waiting the staff just lean across you and interrupt you whilst trying to enjoy your time and have a conversation, also whilst serving the food one young guy had 2 hot plates in his hand and leant across my partner and nearly hit her in the head with the other plate that was hot! When there was ample space to be patient and walk around us. The food portions are huge and taste good however if they get their staff trained and make you feel like you want to spend your money there I think they would be a lot better.

Firstly whoever’s making the food isn’t a chef! More of an artist as they spend it seems more time making the food look good rather than taste good! Some people may want instagramable pictures but not everyone does! Some of us actually want the quality food we’ve paid for!! Huge let down on our visit here last week! Went as a family of 4 and as I say the food looked amazing! However it tasted far from amazing most things we ordered tasted of oil that hadn’t been changed for far too long! Given the prices this place charges then everything should be perfect but so many basic little mistakes from the front of the house and then with the food! Offered water with drinks order then it didn’t arrive until we had to remind them half way through the mains! Have to say the older chap working I presume he’s the manager we found to be just miserable! Our server was lovely just very forgetful! If this place wants to survive then sack the chef and employ someone who can make great food as well as making it look good! Also if this chap was the manager then maybe recruit somebody else who doesn’t bring the atmosphere down! We even commented to our server who just awkwardly smiled but it was obvious she was well aware of this. Huge let down we may give it a go again in a couple of months to see if it’s improved but at the moment I’d advise food luvvies to avoid! If you just want a picture then fill your boots!

Thoroughly disappointed. Just come back and am appalled. Was expecting great things because of the hype. Food took 1 hour 10 mins to come out. “Posh” fries were so burnt that the inside of the chip was hollow! Sausages so overdone couldn’t eat more than 1. Tonight they had also decided they weren’t doing dessert for some reason. Overpriced and can’t believe I paid more than £40 for 1 overcooked chewy sausage and fries that tasted like burnt bits and so crunchy it was impossible to eat. Service was the only thing redeemable.

Food wasn’t that good. I had the burger and it was dry and a bone. Chips were soggy. The only good thing was the pork bites. We waited 50 minutes for our starters to come. Not GOOD!

Visited The Russell Arms on 19th April for the first time and everyone in our party said it was one of the BEST meals they had ever had. This is not your typical Buckinghamshire restaurant featuring the same old tired dishes, it’s clear a lot of thought and attention has been put into crafting a menu that is leagues above the competition. The pub/restaurant had a fantastic, warm and friendly atmosphere. The tables weren’t crowded, the service was amazing, the waiting staff a credit to the business, first drinks arrived swiftly (and were kept flowing) and every dish of food was special. The decor inside is modern and tasteful, with great colour schemes and complimentary artwork but subdued enough to not take the limelight. The limelight is saved for the Head Chef’s delicious menu which I for one cannot wait to taste again, every dish was a star. The Russell Arms is definitely one to watch and lived up to every bit of reputation it has built in recent months - and gave a lot more. I've read a few negative reviews but they make no sense and contradict all the other really good ones and are perhaps written by competitors who must surely be losing out on business to such an awesome restaurant here. Well done to the entire team, it was a first class evening and I look forward to visiting again soon.

Far to many mistakes for the price you pay! Seems they’ve decided to open a pub hire a chef that’s not up-to the level they’re selling. Staff friendly enough but far to many mistakes! Far better places in the area that deliver a better experience for less! Disappointing I’m sure after the TikTok frenzy this place will fall away as it just isn’t up to scratch! Shame as the actual building is lovely.

Visited The Russell Arms on 19th April for the first time and everyone in our party said it was one of the BEST meals they had ever had. This is not your typical Buckinghamshire restaurant featuring the same old tired dishes, it’s clear a lot of thought and attention has been put into crafting a menu that is leagues above the competition. The pub/restaurant had a fantastic, warm and friendly atmosphere. The tables weren’t crowded, the service was amazing, the waiting staff a credit to the business, first drinks arrived swiftly (and were kept flowing) and every dish of food was special. The decor inside is modern and tasteful, with great colour schemes and complimentary artwork but subdued enough to not take the limelight. The limelight is saved for the Head Chef’s delicious menu which I for one cannot wait to taste again, every dish was a star. The Russell Arms is definitely one to watch and lived up to every bit of reputation it has built in recent months - and gave a lot more. I've read a few negative reviews but they make no sense and contradict all the other really good ones and are perhaps written by competitors who must surely be losing out on business to such an awesome restaurant here. Well done to the entire team, it was a first class evening and I look forward to visiting again soon.

Far to many mistakes for the price you pay! Seems they’ve decided to open a pub hire a chef that’s not up-to the level they’re selling. Staff friendly enough but far to many mistakes! Far better places in the area that deliver a better experience for less! Disappointing I’m sure after the TikTok frenzy this place will fall away as it just isn’t up to scratch! Shame as the actual building is lovely.

Drove an hour and was disappointed. Came to see Daddy may cooks and he didn’t speak to us and was quite moody . Ordered a toasty it was as hard as a brick. Pork belly bites were overcooked. Staff were nice. Overall don’t recommend

Cosy, food was amazing, staff are as good as you can get. Couldn’t fault a single thing today. Very busy when we walked in, daddy may and Charlie were at the bar and did our drinks before we sat down. The waitresses were so friendly and super hard working the whole time we were there. I’m from Norwich but my Dad lives very close to the pub so we decided to go when I came to visit my dad. I will be coming back again!! Can’t wait

The night of the 19th of April the day after my 25th birthday. me and my partner went to the Russell arms and to the food was good would be a an understatement it as one of the best meals me and my partner have had the price was fair the staff lovely asked several times if we needed anymore drinks and if everything was ok. The pub its self was lovely very modern and yet a homely feel to. it was 10/10 would love to thank the owners and the team and the staff for the lovely evening we had

Fabulous food and absolutely amazing service. We were served by Izzy who couldn’t do enough to help. Really lovely evening. The Halloumi is incredible!

Lovely pub, Excellent food and friendly attentive service. Highly recommend

Came here for the first time and I was very disappointed. The food was awful, overcooked and bland. With all the hype I expected more and I was not impressed. Service was amazing and I could not fault that at all. Pork bites was over done and dry; chips overcooked, macaroni cheese was full of oil and had no flavour.

Fantastic to see this pub open again. Superb service from the excellent staff who are very friendly and helpful 👍.

Came in for lunch today after wanting to come for ages but not being able to make the travel. Food was amazing, especially the pork belly and the mac and cheese. The only let down was the service we received. The waitress we had was lovely but service was extremely slow. We were in the pub for around 2 and a half hours just because we couldn’t get the attention of a server when we were ready to order anything or when we had finished our meals. Despite that, we will definitely be back as the food was great.

Great food and really friendly staff especially our waitress Sophie

Came here with my wife on a Friday night and had a friendly welcome on arrival! Shown to our table in the lovely decorated restaurant I had the chicken wings for starter which had an amazing unique flavour and a good crunch to them with lots of them as well! My Wife had the halloumi which she loved! We both had the steak as our main course which melted in your mouth and can highly recommend! We were served by the lovely Sophie who was very attentive and helpful! We will definitely be back and can't wait thank you!

Lovely cosy pub. Amazing food and friendly staff. Highly recommended