The Victoria Arms in Bracknell Forest

The new landlords could run a masterclass titled, "How to ruin a successful community pub in no time at all" This place used to be a buzzing community pub full of friendly locals who would always make newcomers or one off visitors feel welcome. In fact this is part of the reason we moved to Binfield as a friendly village pub was part of the decision making process. Since the new landlords have taken over they have systematically ruined the atmosphere by removing bar stools at the bar, placing tables right next to the bar and generally driven any of the regular locals away. This has resulted in a quiet pub that has lost its soul. I'm not sure if this has been a conscious decision to change the clientele, but it seems like they have done this deliberatly. Saturday and Sunday afternoons were always busy, and you'd have been lucky to get a table however the complete opposite happens now, you could have your pick of any tables in the pub because its empty. I understand that Sky sports for pubs is expensive, but I feel it was a silly decision to remove this, as the number of people in the pub watching sport would surely have covered some or all of the cost and more. Now they just have some random 'atmosphere' tv with no real benefit at all. The Binfield Club and Stag & Hounds must be rubbing their hands in glee as the regulars have started to move on to them. With the Jack O'Newbury re-opening soon, I fear the Vic will be another of the statistics you read about with pubs closing at an alarming rate in the UK. These guys really need to know their audience and understand what makes a pub a pub. Not really sure what their strategy is, but it's definitely not working.

Still a great local, where the beer is top quality. The owners spent a lot smartening up the garden over the Summer, it looked lovely,and with Winter approaching we look forward to that roaring fire.

Once a great local popular, friendly, and welcoming to all. NOW: 1. "management" not interested in the regulars, just want to bring in new customers, even though most won't return or will only visit very occasionally 2. Sunday night Quiz, moved from Weekly at 8 p.m. to alternate weeks at 7. Not surprising that the numbers are down! 3. Nonstop "Atmosphere TV", shows the same old loops repeatedly, and advertises weekly Sunday quiz at 8 p.m. (See above) 4 Seating arranged in such a way that it's almost impossible to get a table for four, unless you want to sit around a table placed in such a way that only 3 sides can be used. Other popular areas, popular with the regulars that is, completely rearranged to ensure those very same regulars can no longer sit where they want. 5 Sunday lunch - Roast served as a Trio of meats, whether you want the three or not. No swapping allowed; you get the three meats but can opt to have just two, however there's no extra if you do. AND "Best of All" the meats are served to share. That's right, one large plate with food on for you to fight over. 6 Loyal staff treated with contempt, even more so than the regulars are. Many have left and some who were previously not up to standard have rejoined and are as "good as ever". 7 On the night we visited 2/3 of the bar was closed for a private function from 6.30. Regulars were squeezed into a small rea and the Marquee, which was to be used for such events, remained unused. We left. The Binfield Club and The Stag and Hounds must be laughing their heads off. The soon to reopen Jack O'Newbury can hardly fail when their only competition is a pub that doesn't want regulars. Most pubs close because of poor trading conditions, The Vic is trying to buck the trend and close when things are buoyant, bur the management hopelessly out of touch.

What a great found on the way home. We passed buy and felt thirsty and hungry so decided to stop buy. Did't expected a lot from village pub, but we received absolutely brilliant service and surprisingly great food. Decent good quality beer choice and and really enjoyable and calm atmosphere

Great Sunday roast. We lowed that sharing kind of thing and all of us found something to eat. And pizza - finally good pizzas at pub. My partner loved wine choice but my pint was excellent thanks.

I booked lunch at The Victoria Arms for a group of 12. As this was the first time any of us had been here, I was unsure of the service we would get, or quality of food. However, from the moment we arrived, the lovely, young staff were so polite and friendly. The atmosphere was very pleasant and the room we had lunch in was quite quirky with beer bottles on shelves amidst the wooden rafters. When the food arrived, it was hot and delicious - and plenty of it. Real value for money. I can highly recommend The Victoria Arms.

Excellent service Excellent ale, The gammon was 10+, good eggs (no snotty whites but nice runny yolks) good portions and a nice open fire ... thanks Mel and team .

I came for a Sunday roast sharer with my family and was amazing good portions and great concept as a sharer would definitely recommend

I visited today for the first time under new management. It was really nice. Great food, nice atmosphere and warm welcome. I ordered coffee after my meal and it was served in a proper teacup and saucer! Lovely touch.

New owner, same staff and still a lovely pub. The landlord seems reluctant to show his face or chat when he pops in, but sure that will change. Always worth a visit.

This pub has numerous good points, but........ Staff who don't always know the catering hours. We called in advance and were told, yes, we're serving food and there are free tables. When we arrived 15 mins later "Sorry, the kitchen is closed"! On a different night, we ordered from the full and interesting menu; after a long wait, "Sorry , we have no chicken". We had to re-order and more than an hour later our food started to arrive. No explanation for the delay! Sorry guys, a lukewarm review. You've a good place, but you do need to do a bit more for your dedicated public.

First time visitors for a birthday meal straight from work. Was very impressed, at first glance the menu looks like your usual pub chain fare but it was darn from average. The food was high quality, perfectly cooked generous portions. Amazing value for money. We couldn't fault it. The pub had a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and a spacious garden that we all (dog included) thoroughly enjoyed. Will definitely be back.

Best pint of ESB I have ever-ever had & it is like that on every visit. Staff are brilliant, chatty & attentive.

What a lovely Mother’s Day at The Vic Nat and the team were so attentive to our very lively table !!! Thank you again for a lovely day x

Myself and two colleagues return to the Vic every year when our work takes us close by. We even search hotels based on a getting a few cosy nights at what we all very fondly rate as a "great little boozer". Last year we were late arriving and phoned to check we'd beat the kitchen deadline. The staff went out of their way to make sure we were fed before bedtime. We'll be back. A particular favourite element is the cute sunken bar in the middle of the pub. Terrific.

Excellent beer, food and staff incredibly helpful and we received a warm welcome to both ourselves and the dogs! We enjoyed a very delicious Sunday lunch and our two veggie guests very much enjoyed the nut roast! The puds are spectacular. First class and such a treat - we will definitely visit again soon :0) Thank you all!

There are so many positive things to say about the Victoria Arms but the stand out thing for me is the amazing staff. They are all really friendly and welcoming, and nothing ever seems too much trouble for them.

It really is no surprise that this pub is so popular. The range of beers is very good, the food seems to be enjoyed by lots of visitors and the locals tend to be welcoming to visitors or newbies, which isn't always the case.

Impromptu stop on a village walk led us to drinks (again) at the Victoria Arms. Lovely friendly greeting from Ayla, remembering us from a few weeks back. A few drinks led to lunch, the pie and the fish & chips were great. Ayla was great & made us feel special & welcome there; great service.

Second visit to this pub. Brought our dog with us after afternoon stroll. Sat at table with dog on lead sat underneath. We were asked to move as the marea is a "no dogs area" due to kitchen being close by. Fair enough. Returned last weekend to find someone else sitting where we did, with their dog, and not a word said to them. They must be regulars! Then 2 other dogs strolling around, no leads on. One actually went into the kitchen, and strolled by people trying to eat. Felt this was double standards and unhygienic as well

Best pub in Binfield!! Love this place! Thanks as always to dear Mel for being so warm and welcoming! She always makes you feel part of the family so to speak! Great decor and ambience and a really lovely old English pub! Thanks too to Claire and Elliot! Great food!

Stopped here for lunch as we passed nearby. Very pleased with the food and atmosphere, will certainly be back.

Visited on the first day the pub was open after being closed for refurbishment. I would have questioned the need for a refurbishment, but the results are impressive. The staff team are warm, welcoming and efficient. Now to important things, does the pub provide excellent...

What a superb little village pub! Inside you have the most incredible collection of bottled beers lining the walls! Hundreds maybe even a thousand bottles! The decor is homely and very in keeping with the gorgeous countryside. Loved the staff, so friendly and welcoming. Lovely...

Fantastic customer service and food. We made a late reservation after legoland for our sons birthday. We arrived to balloons and a welcome birthday message from the staff. The food was great and the staff were incredibly helpful. We would definitely visit again!

Been a regular here travelling from Maidenhead for nearly 5 years now to enjoy good food, entertainment and drinks with friends and family. Looking forward to coming here even more often now as we are soon to be moving into the village, thus making it...

Went here with friends for a NYE celebration 2019 in the Marquee First you need to change your photo of the Marquee as it's very misleading. On your site it shows stylish tables and chairs with cushions on the seats The reality was a mish...

We wanted an evening in relaxed surroundings for a low key celebration when daughter passed an important exam. This fitted the bill very well. Good choice of burger (Thursday night is burger night).

What a shambles of a Sunday lunch. 1st mouthful was chewy..... I had to ask for a steak knife to cut my beef. Horrific. Even with a steak knife I couldn't cut through. DO NOT ORDER THE BEEF!!

A group of us had booked lunch, which was served all at one time - but it could have been hotter. It also took about 40 minutes to arrive which wasn't good for those on their one hour lunch break. Great atmosphere in the pub,...

No Bud Light, no Coors Light, in fact no light beers at all. No Coke or Diet Coke. What kind of place is this?

A work colleague & I met up for dinner & all the food specials were burgers - on Thursday's, you get a burger a drink (beer/wine/soft) for £13, which is good value. The pub was busy, but luckily we'd reserved a table & were sat...

Nice pint of Peroni and good, friendly service. Haven’t tried the food yet but it looks decent, will be eating here soon.

Reading the reviews and also feedback from locals I was looking forward to dinner here. Sat in the garden which may have been the first mistake...a few people having after work drinks and language left a lot to be desired ,few tables at the top...

A very nice pub,good food, good beer,nice garden and firendly staff. Have been to this pub a few times now and never been disappointed, only problem is only a small car park, but there is parking on the road.

First time visit . Had Sunday lunch with my wife. The food was excellent and the service too. Friendly welcoming atmosphere.

Staying in the local Travel lodge and looking for a place to eat. The place has real potential with a lovely inside area but I do hate to see TV screens in both corners. If people want to watch TV, stay at home! It also...

This is probably said about thousands of Village pubs up and down the United Kingdom but the Vic is certainly at the hub of the Binfield Village community. Always a warm welcome. Staff are always friendly and polite. And like all village pubs. There are "characters" as well.

Great little pub, good food and friendly staff and dog friendly, nice sized garden which is a good sun trap only bad thing is small amount of car parking and road outside is very busy so sometimes parking could be an issue

We visited at short notice and had a very enjoyable evening.The staff are friendly and welcoming ,there is a good selection of beers ,wines and gins and the food was of a good standard at a reasonable price.

Three of us were working fairly close and decided to treat ourselves to lunch at the Queen Victoria pub.

I ordered a sweet potatoe and Hallumi burger disappointing slice of sweet potato and hallumi cheese in stack triple cooked chips were oven chips

We have been going to the Vicky Arms as our Friday lunchtime regular pub for a couple of years now, and they have always looked after us. Today we brought some more of our work buddies for a Christmas lunch, and as usual, Mel and Nat really made us feel welcome, and the food was well prepared and arrived promptly. Our table was reserved in advance. Really feel at home here, and would recommend the pub.

My other half and I regularly visit the Victoria Arms at lunchtime during the week. Staff are all very friendly and engaging. We've eaten a few times and the food is very good - menus always very enticing.

Showed up looking forward to Sunday Roast. However none was available. If this is your mainstay on your Sunday menu one should be better prepared for your guests. I mean no meats were available- beef, pork or chicken. I guess that is why the place was pretty empty - maybe it was the time of day.

Just had a meal here and it was awful it took ages to come, but the staff gave us a free drink, but i would have better service instead when the food came it wasnt great, we complained they gave us the money for one meal back, the mens toilets stank and the pub cat was cleaning its bottom on the tables that food was being served on ,they never even wiped the tables over before serving food on them, i hate to think what the kitchens are like if the cat has run of the pub

To say they take food seriously is an understatement!

Amongst the best Sunday roasts in the area. Beats cooking yourself but tastes like you did. Also great value for money 👌

We went to this pub as a family for lunch the food was amazing we even got to meet the head chef who came to see if the food was good he was very lovely and polite we will come back again soon also the garden was lovely and the kids played nicely.

It's a really nice, old country pub with a big garden. The food is fantastic with a good selection on the menu and specials board.

I visited this pub with my husband, 3 young kids and my dad. It was a very nice relaxed atmosphere. The food was lovely and a decent price. The garden is big enough that our kids could run around and entertain themselves without annoying other customers. Will definitely be visiting again for Sunday dinner.

What a find, this is a lovely English pub where the food is excellent and plenty of it and the beer is just what you want. The place is clean and the staff are excellent, would highly recommend

Local pub in the centre of Binfield Village . Walking distance for us so popped up for a late Sunday meal on Bank Hol weekend . Serving food till 1900 on Sunday . Order and pay at the bar and everything is brought out to you

Gemütlicher Pub mit einem tollen Essen und sehr freundlichem Personal. Der Service bei unserem Besuch war ausgezeichnet. Das Pub hat uns am ersten Abend schon so gut gefallen, so dass wir ein zweites Mal hin sind.

This place never dissapoints. We have had a few lovely lunches here on a sunday and keep meaning to return more often!! Plus they are dog friendly which is handy when my parents are visiting. Their salted caramel ice cream is amazing also!!!! And americanos are fab too. And the red cabbage....i could go on and on....lol!

Called in around 3 on Sunday afternoon, very pleased Food was still being served. Ordered the obligatory London Pride, my wife a fruit cider thingy. Grabbed a table and 10 minutes later two lovely plates of Haddock and Chips. The place was beautifully clean and tidy after what was possibly a manic Sunday Lunch Service. We will be back to visit again.

Sympa petit pub local, la Guinness y est bonne. La déco est très sympa et l'ambiance est assez chaleureuse.

Came here at around 2pm on a Saturday and the kitchen was still open. Food was excellent as always. Pictures say a 1000s word! I will come back again, and again, and again!

Had been planning on visiting for a while since reading good reviews. The interior is interesting and the food not bad. Had the 2 course lunch time menu. We enjoyed the starters but the mains were very average. Service was also just average we were not informed the kitchen closed at 3. So after having our mains were not able to have dessert. Which was a shame as my mum was looking forward to the crumble. Surely someone could of put the dessert in the oven?? It's not rocket science

Visited as part of a group of 46. Holly was fantastic from initial contact, planning menus, pre-ordering and then helping to feed 21 (sometimes unruly!) 10 year olds!

we asked the pub to cater for 40 and they laid on their gazebo, it was great to have our own area, with excellent food and service. It made a good weekend great so many many thanks to the staff and management. Good Gin also

Fantastic Sunday roasts, never been disappointed. good value, very nice pub, very good service with lovely ambience and real fireplace. Dogs and kids welcome. For a roast, I would definitely recommend.

On a freezing February day, my husband and I popped into this Fuller's pub for a warm up drink and decided to have lunch.

Met with friends for a meal , staff were very attentive even though the pub was very busy ! Food service was quick and very tasty ! Great atmosphere , well done to the management, we will be back !

Visited recently, have been there several times before but this time the experience wasn’t good. Took ages to get served at the bar, which wasn’t busy.

We had a fabulous time at New Year's Eve. We knew we were getting a live band and a buffet and frankly for £15 that was a pretty good deal, given the cost of lots of other options more locally to us. The music was great - a good range of songs, well planned and with a good set of anthems and general dancing music. We've heard local bands before but the equipment that this band was using was superb: I've never before seen a guitarist with a wifi loop that meant that he could come round the pub and still play, and the balance of sound was excellent. I'd brought ear plugs with me because I thought it might be too noisy (had had that on a previous visit) but didn't need to use them and came away singing and without my ears ringing. Lots of people were there having a really good time, LOADS of dancing, and people in fancy dress. The buffet wasn't too carb based at all - there were three different main courses (a chilli, a sweet and sour and a veggie pasta and spinach) plus rice and poppadums. As I'm dieting, I was delighted to be able to have rice and sweet and sour. Would definitely come again, and would have the courage to dress up next time!

Recently had my mother in laws 50th birthday party in the marquee which we have to say was a fantastic experience. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and the chef was truly a professional at his craft. Thank you all so much and we will definitely return.

We haven't been to this pub for new year's before but have visited it several times through the year, and have loved the atmosphere and the staff here. The party came highly recommended by other patrons and locals. The ticket cost £15 per head and included a free drink and food.

This is primarily a pub & a very good one. Great atmosphere most nights but best on Friday & Saturday. As an added bonus the food is also very good but tables are hard to come by at peak times so it’s best to reserve one.

This is a lovely little pub. Haven't been here for years so was pleased when we popped in recently to find it's still s lovely pub with all the charm.

Great little pub with some lovely folks running it. Love their waffles and pies.

Great food, good selection of beers and very cosy pub. We had booked a table for 1 30pm and pub seemed quite busy so glad we had.

Went there for dinner today and the food was excellent!

We booked for an 80th Birthday Sunday Lunch for 13 people. Despite booking 3 weeks in advance they where completely unprepared for us. They were unable to offer enough starters (not even the soup of the day - leek and potato - Please!!). So we abandoned any thought of starters. We then waited in excess of an hour and a half for the roast Sunday dinners we ordered. When it finally arrived it contained very little meat, most of which was fatty and inedible cold carrots and dry roast potatoes. Not a parsnip in sight! We asked about desserts but they had nothing to offer us. A birthday celebration was completely ruined. Needless to say they felt unable to charge us of this complete fiasco, but that does not make up for a birthday celebration completely ruined. It was the worst dining experience I have ever had!!

Typical english pub with a lot of local people preparing for Halloween. Good but simple food for reasonable prices. Everybody is welcome including dogs.Nice to stay for a few hours and have a beer and some food.

Wonderful traditional pub. Used to go here about thirty years ago! They have bottles on their high shelves on display which probably are the same as then! Great Fullers beer but I was driving so on coffee.

Been to this proper British pub a few times now and the food is always excellent! Nice interior, friendly staff and quality food can't ask for any more

We heard they started doing breakfast this weekend so we were straight round there on Sunday at 10am when they opened. It was great being sat in the sunshine in the garden and the breakfast itself was really nice - very good quality ingredients and friendly service.

I love this pub! Its small, cozy, and welcoming, Only go a couple times a month as it is a little on the pricy side but the food, Staff, and general atmosphere is nothing short of amazing! Id highly recommend eating and drinking here I’ve yet to have a bad experience and I’ve been going for over a year now. Sitting by the fire on a winters Sunday afternoon with a cold Peroni is as good as it gets, all the food is amazing but I’d recommend the burgers…… so good!

We held my Mums birthday party here on 05th August 2017. It was a wonderful evening....... the food was excellent and the staff could not of been more lovelier. Thank you so much everyone especially Cathy. We all very much enjoyed it.

Launched here again recently. Little bit expensive (but pretty similar £'s to other locals). Menu is quite good. We had the fish n chips, and the sweet potatoe tagine. Fish was great but tagine didn't look so appetizing...but tasted okay.Fullers beer as good as ever!

Dropped in to see this pub as we used to go there in the 80's. still looks the same and decorated with beer bottles that have not been dusted since then! Never mind. Good menu and great Fullers beer.

We love this pub, the staff are so welcoming, great food nights, good beer on tap. Garden is small but good (could do re-turfed grass to complete look) Dog friendly which is good. Overall a nice traditional pub.

The food in this pub is first class. Staff are welcoming and friendly. The only issue we have is as my niece is disabled with a walking difficulty and being a popular pub, the car park only has limited spaces, in addition the spaces on road are usually taken. Apart from that this is a great pub with delicious food.

Nice village pub. No complaints with the lunchtime sandwiches or the beer. Would definitely visit again.

Excellent local pub, with lovely garden. Menu comprehensive and food well cooked. Dogs are welcome throughout the building and the staff are always friendly.

Advised to visit the Victoria Arms by a customer I went for the Fish and Chips served with crushed peas. Traditional but very tasty. Crunch batter, great cod and a good sized helping. LovelyThe bar has a massive collection of bottled beers in the rafters. An unusual take on the traditional miniatures. A great environment. Good warm welcome and good beer. What more could you want on a working Friday lunchtime?

A very friendly pub with a good selection of pub food. The Cod and Chips are good as are Chicken and Leek pies and the home cooked Ham and Eggs are enjoyable. A fuller’s pub so the beer is also good.

Victoria Arms is an exceptional local pub in the little and magestic place in England.Tasty menu, english beer, friendly staff. Very often you can enjoy local live bands!

Really nice village pub serving good traditional pub food. Sunday roasts are really good. The menu changes regularly and lots of options. Run by nice people. They have a marquee in the garden that can be hired for celebrations.

Lovely little pub, great beer, great food and friendly staff. Car park is small, but plenty of parking on the road.

Dropped in for lunch, cheerful service, excellent food. Great to find a decent coffee too. Lovely staff, thank you

This is an ideal local pub. Great food and service. Friendly atmosphere. The food was good with ample sized fish with the chips , good Salmon but the potatoes where slightly hard. The fish pie was great in flavour but seemed to lack more than aSliver of fish- hit of a disappointment. All in all the 6 of us had a good time.

Small village pub with small rear garden with seating in the summer and an outside tent for the winter. OK quality chilli and pasta provided as part of the ticket and evening entertainment on new years eve but nothing to rush back for more. Band was really good and the bar staff were lots of fun. Parking limited.

We went from office last week to this place for lunch and it was a real pleasure. Nice little place with lovely people to serve and amazing food to try at affordable price. Good menu options and would recommend to try it out if you are bored with office food or want to go as a couple to enjoy lovely lunch or dinner. Hidden gem for sure.

Just driving past and this was a bit of a find. Lovely decor and excellent menu. Really enjoyed our food and would definitely go again if in the area.

Posti carino tipico pub inglese con birre locali e qualche straniera come Peroni.Menu tipico di un pub. Direi ok, prezzi un po' alti per un hambuger

A typical village pub, with lovely atmosphere , great garden for the summer and lovely open fires for the winter . Great selection of beers which pleased hubby ! Looking forward to my next visit !

Not been for a while so thought I pop in to have lunch with a friend. The food was excellent and service fantastic, really made to feel welcome. What a lovely pub, also outside covered area which is always handy, will be returning and soon, well done.

Just moved to the area and herd great things about this pub. Popped in to have a drink and watch the football. Ended up having lunch, food was fantastic and the service was great. Will defiantly be setting this as my new local.