The Vineyard at Stockcross in West Berkshire

I visited the hotel for a one night break. Positives Friendly staff Hotel is fairly well maintained Large room Decent food (breakfast average) Negatives Spa is small, overcrowded, and under par in terms of amenities. Poor value £625 for a room and evening meal for 2. There are much better hotels at this price point. To put this into some lind of context, I would personally value the experience at £350. Location is pretty rubbish unless you have a strong attachment to the A34 and want to sleep next to it.

Having heard many mixed stories about this place the time had arrived for me to make my own decision! Its wonderful in so many ways, although my visit wasn't long enough I will definitely return again soon. Thanks to All

I went there purely for the SPA. Its not very impressive or big. Just one small pool, one jacuzzi and steam and suana. So if you are going there for Spa its not the best But the service and hotel is pretty good.

Incredible hotel. Incredible food, room and stay. Lovely treatments. There was a slight hiccup but the staff were beyond amazing. Really professional. They did all they could to make my partners birthday as best as it could be. It's easily the best hotel I've stayed in for sometime. The food was incredible and we are going to recommend our family nearby, to come and enjoy the hotel too.

We had a night stay and i have to say the pillows were amazing in the rooms, please could you tell me what pillows they are and can i purchase them? Best i have ever slept on . As we stayed over for a night we ate lunch of the saturday and roast on the sunday. The food was lovely totally recommend the beer batter fish that i had on the saturday and also the roast on the sunday . The staff are very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be coming back here even if it is just for dinner . Amazing

Had a one night stay with my husband and our 2 dogs. Had a wonderful time. Had a suite that was spacious and well equipped. Enjoyed amazing food and service that was warm and accommodating. Thought the package that we bought that included our room, breakfast plus champagne and a bottle of wine was great value for money. We will definitely stay again.

Tried the Sunday lunch on 7th Jan 24 not been there until before co-vid as they repriced it at 3 times what it used to be as you had to pay for every course rather than a 2 or 3 course deal. They changed this and we had 3 courses for £48 which was reasonable.The food was very good and the service great. The only gripe was the size of the beef portion which was very small. Restaurant not busy as the Sunday lunch is included in the hotel offer for a Sunday night. Just gone again on 14th what a difference : Price has risen from £48 to £54 for 3 courses and by £3 for the 2 courses to £42. Still showing the old price on the website even when I checked when I got home, come on this is unacceptable but is not important to the hotel as most people are booking the room deal where the Sunday lunch is included. Busier now as more people staying at the hotel and here the conflict arises once you have booked the hotel they want to reduce their costs. Stupid things number of roast potatoes down from 4 to 3 from the week before, beef even a smaller portion. Extra gravy we were asked if we wanted any on 7th which we confirmed and got a full small pot this time nearly 10 minutes wait even though you had been served your food and less than 1/4 of what we had before. Service not good plates left for nearly ten mins after we finished the main course. We poured our own water and waitress took our plates for our mains said she would wipe the table but instead put my fork for my dessert in a pool of gravy.I had to complain for here to change it. Do not eat here if you are a 3rd party looking for just a good Sunday lunch go to the Woodspeen or Elcot it is really just there as part of the hotel deal and priced so guests think they are getting something expensive included which they are not.

There where 3 of us, my wife and 7 year old son. We had a lovely Sunday lunch. The staff were very friendly, food was great and I thought the portions generous. I thought the price was fair. We are taking my mum their in January.

Some friend's invited us to join them for lunch here - they had a relationship with the sister hotel. First impression was how lovely all of the staff we met were, everyone regardless of what they were doing made the effort to make eye contact and say hello. We had a aperitif at the bar prior to moving to our table We were allocated the very lovely Connor to look after us who determined (correctly) early on that he could have some fun with us. He was the perfect blend of professional service and dry wit .... finding much amusement in my dislike of cheese - he definitely made our afternoon Food choices were excellent, services was unhurried and despite being in a very busy restaurant, it was such a relaxing atmosphere and the level of attention we received was impressive. Again when we finally left hours later, all of the team made the same effort to wish us well.

We did not stay here as it was outside of our budget. But we joined friends for a meal. The food was exceptionally good. All five of us commented on the quality and taste as being as good as any London landmark restaurant. The service was OK too. though a bit impersonal. We would return when next in the area.

My wife and I came here for lunch at the hotel restaurant. We had been here a couple of times before for a meal and were impressed. This time it was a little less impressive than in years past. The lunch menu is very limited and not particularly impressive. But the meals were beautifully served and the food enjoyable. Service was friendly, but they had to be reminded to bring the drinks we had ordered.

It is always sad to see a really good venue on the slide, and nobody would happily take a crack at a man who has supported prostate cancer research all his life, but the owner of the Vineyard needs to hear this story. My wife and I (87 and 89!) decided to treat ourselves yesterday and felt we could not go wrong at the Vineyard. We were spectacularly wrong! As we arrived we noticed a Range Rover in the car park with a flat tyre. So we mentioned this to the staff we met at the door, who were duly grateful and deferential. Not so their boss, who told us peremptorily that the owner already knew about it and was 'dealing with it'. No gratitude and not a hint of deference. The same 'gentleman' then said they had no trace of our reservation at the Catch but he was sure they could find room for us. As the tent which houses the Catch was empty at the time, and it was pouring with rain, this didn't prove difficult. The genial Maitre d', Piotr, welcomed us graciously and we ordered a half lobster each, followed by Eton Mess and a bottle of Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc. My wife's lobster was excellent, albeit not 'large' as described by Piotr. Mine, however, tasted excellent but when I removed the piece of claw strategically covering the tail I discovered the tail meat had been removed! This was a first for me! We have eaten in Michelin and other 5 Star restaurants all over the world but never before had an empty lobster tail brought to the table. As I had chosen to leave the tail to last I had no way to prove my experience so I chose not to tell Piotr. The Eton Mess was thoroughly unremarkable and the saving grace was the Sauvignon Blanc, which was excellent and reduced to £29.50 by the special 50% discount. We left disappointed, and saddened to see the Vineyard's decline. Their wines are still matchless but the dining in the tent leaves a lot to be desired. It was cold and unwelcoming, with no sign of working heaters, and the cotton shawl offered to my wife did little to help. Most importantly the impression conveyed by the staff, with the exception of Piotr, is that they are doing you a favour to allow you to use their hotel, which flies in the face of the meaning of service and hospitality. In our view this particular Catch got dropped.

Let's start with the positives - restaurant and food were good and an enjoyable experience. However, and very disappointingly, the room was bitterly cold throughout the night despite air con etc. The air con was noisy and seemed to be pumping out dust. Not great for any one with any form of allergy. The room itself was ok but bath shower screen was grubby. Such a shame as it could and should have been such a better experience.

We celebrated our 25th anniversary with a night at the Vineyard and the exceptional tasting menu. From the moment we arrived at the hotel, we were warmly welcomed and provided excellent service from each member of staff. The tasting menu was a wonderful experience, not just the stunning food but how each course was presented by the staff. We loved it. A truly celebratory experience.

This hotel hasn’t lost its 5* rating in the twenty or so years it’s been open. It’s excellent comfort and food are to be savoured. The only difference it that the road is busier! Service levels are high indeed and the food is a delight.

Once a year we drive down to meet up with some great friends and go for dinner with them. Our friends had booked The Vineyard for the four of us for this particular dinner and we were all very much looking forward to it having looked at the website. In fact I had wanted to try The Vineyard for some time as I was aware of its renowned wine list and wine is a serious interest and passion of mine. Sadly we were all equally underwhelmed by our first Vineyard experience. On the plus side the wine that we chose was excellent and the restaurant certainly has an impressive wine list. However nothing else lived up to our expectations unfortunately. The food was served on cold plates and at best was warm when it was served. Our friends had the chateaubriand and offered my wife and I a piece to try. We all agreed that it was bland, lacked seasoning and that frankly we could do better ourselves. To add to the problem with the temperature of the food there was a delay between our friends being given plates (containing two pieces of asparagus) and the chateaubriand being brought and served to them. My wife and I ordered the lamb and she could not finish it as the second piece was stone cold by the time that she was ready to eat it. We all ordered desserts with an accompanying glass of dessert wine. Instead of everything being served more or less at the same time the glasses of dessert wine were brought to the table about 15 minutes before the desserts came out. My friend mentioned the dessert wine issue to the sommelier and he simply started arguing with my friend and questioning his attitude which was totally unacceptable. The desserts themselves were okay but there was no wow factor about any of them. The service and the restaurant itself lacked direction and obvious leadership. With service in mind one member of staff needs to be mentioned for all of the wrong reasons. We established subsequently from reception that the member of staff's name was Pino. He totally ignored us throughout the evening when it was clear that there had been issues as he was aware of us talking with other staff members including a female junior manager. Furthermore he was rude and ignorant when he did finally come to our table with the card machine (the only time that he came to see use) and clearly in our opinion he was not fit for purpose. I should add that at all times whilst providing feedback to the various members of staff we were always polite unlike Pino and the sommelier whose respective attitude left a lot to be desired. The one positive, other than the wine, was the general manager who did come and speak with us and agreed to a 50% reduction in our food bill. He listened to us, was entirely sympathetic and genuinely seemed to care about our experience.

We wanted to experience ‘Catch’ the new pavilion for summer dining. We had a late lunch and were very impressed with the set up and enthusiastic staff. Excellent food as we have come to expect at The Vineyard. My skate wing was exquisite, as was my partners monkfish. Great focaccia and fresh prawns to start… Eton mess to finish and Prosecco and crisp Riesling to accompany. It’s going to be a great Summer!

We were delighted to eat at The Catch at The Vineyard this evening. What a delight. Fabulous service, perfectly prepared fish, lobster, caviar, etc. A wonderful evening and a place I highly recommend. Enjoy.

Knowing our love of good wine and food the owner of one of our favourite restaurants local to where we live had recommended a visit to The Vineyard at Stockcross a couple of years ago. What a find! From the moment we arrived at this stunning hotel which is part of the Relais & Chateau group it felt the welcoming team had a genuine desire for us to have a wonderful experience and every member of the Vineyard team went ‘over and above’ to ensure we enjoyed our stay. Everything about our visit to the Vineyard was enjoyable……from the impact of the stunning mural ‘The Judgement of Paris’ as you walk into the reception area and the incredible wine vault visually exposed through glass flooring to our lovely spacious room….we enjoyed it all. The French-style decor & art on display is classy and creates an ambiance of total relaxation. The rooms are beautiful and spacious and the bar and restaurant which is on split levels is light and comfortable with an extensive quality wine selection on offer. The menu is varied and the food of very high quality, both in taste and visual impact. We can’t praise the staff engagement highly enough and it’s indicative of a talented team who are proud to work here, placing the customer experience at the forefront of everything they do. Thank-you to everyone at The Vineyard….we can’t wait to return again in a few months time!

We hadn’t visited the Vineyard since before covid, but I am delighted the establishment remains top class. We lunched in the Vine Bar and thoroughly enjoyed a selection of ‘tapas’ style small plates. These were perfect for sharing and utterly delicious. Service remains impeccable and...

A great hotel, perfect for a relaxing break or a yearly strategy meeting. Understated luxury with friendly and professional staff throughout. Every interaction we had with the staff was fantastic and nothing ever seemed any trouble at all. The food (breakfast. conference lunch break and...

We have used The Vineyard @ Stockcross as venue for a family Christmas Lunch for several years and as far as I remember always enjoyed its high standard of service - even though it was on the expensive side - but I guess everything has...

It’s a great experience ,the ambiance is very welcoming and charming by John,amazing wines ,food are so divine so tasty with arts by Chef Tom and the services excellent very helpful we’re head waitress Miranda very helpful and suggest and gave information about the dishes...

We have visited The Vineyard on many occasions both for lunches, tasting menu and also weekends staying overnight. This weekend we were expecting the same standard but sadly it is not the same. The rooms at the hotel have always been slightly dated with old...

We haven't been to the Vineyard, or anywhere else comparable, for two years and chose it as being a reliable venue for a birthday dinner. It turned out to be a very bad choice. The Vineyard has never been cheap but in the past the...

I have been to the Vineyard on several occasions and was always met and escorted to the lounge area for a glass of Champaign and delicious selection of hors d'oeuvres each explained by a very tentative Maître d before we were shown to our table...

The food at this restaurant was outstanding. We had the best dessert I have ever tasted which was this amazing Strawberry Bombe creation. Unfortunately the kitchen was let down by front of house. On arrival we were greeted by a lovely gentleman who made us...

This is an absolutely amazing place to come to stay with family. My family and I had a fabulous time here. The food and service is to a very high standard. The staff are friendly and professional. The place is well looked after. I would...

We tried the new Vine bar for a tapas style lunch. First off we had a ‘white’ Simpsons UK wine, gorgeous but comes out rose coloured as skins left on, highly recommend. Food was excellent, burrata lovely, brussel sprouts yummy and croquettes. All very good....

Four of us had an excellent lunch at The Vineyard today. We dined in the Vine Bar which offers a varied and delicious selection of “small” plates. Despite the description, each portion was generous, tasty and beautifully presented. As always, the outstanding staff treated us...

Best location service & luxury hotel near newbury with five star standards plus the finest cuisine on offer Everything is perfection

This was a very interesting experience as a pre-birthday treat to myself in early May. We went for Sunday lunch on a fairly chilly day, and had been advised there would be a selection of tapas style dishes served in the partially open pavilion restaurant...

My wife and I revisited this fabulous venue for Sunday lunch, which we had not done before. The roast beef dish that we both had was exquisite augmented by a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignion from California. The staff were very professional but without any arrogance -...

Outstanding dinner for c90 of us. Great food. The halibut dish outstanding. Wine pairings great. Service with a smile. Well done to all the team.

This is part of the top rated hotel in Newbury. A place to dress up to go for a very good meal served wonderfully. Prices reflect the upscale location but the food was worth it. The night we were there there was a family of 4 having a wonderful time and many couples clearly on a special night out.

I took my boyfriend here recently for a birthday dinner but unfortunately we left very disappointed. The food was ok - I would say average - but it was the service that really let the place down. From start to finish our waitress just seemed intent on ignoring us, as we waited forever for her to take our initial order. This agonisingly slow service continued as we waited between courses. At one point our glasses were sat empty for a good 20 mins awaiting a refill, despite there being wine on the table. She also knew nothing about the wine menu and had to seek assistance from another member of staff to give us a recommendation. When she did turn up to serve the starters, she quite abruptly asked us to move our bread plates - not an issue in itself, but her manner of delivery surprised us both. We had both asked for the steak for our main course, both served medium rare, however mine turned up almost blue and yet my partner’s was well done! Then, to top the evening off, we were left waiting for the bill for a good 20-30 minutes while she happily chatted away to a couple at a nearby table. We finally managed to secure the bill having sought the attention of a completely different waitress. By this point I felt it unreasonable that we should have to pay the service charge, having received such poor service, so asked for this to be removed. We then received a fairly insincere apology from the maitre’d. Needless to say we will be cancelling our impending pre-booked spa break & overnight stay in October, and going somewhere where the quality & service reflects the price you pay.

We had a fantastic meal here. A 10/10 experience.- Staff excellent- Sommelier picked us a fantastic bottle of American Syrah that was superb- Steak main course my wife had, was absolutely amazing. Possibly the best looking steak I've ever seen.- Great beer selection alongside obviously a ridiculously good wine selection

We had a really enjoyable dining experience at the vineyard but there were a few things that dampened my mood at the end of the evening. We did wait for 40 minutes to receive our starters but food was worth the wait. When we finished our meal we asked if the team could book us a taxi, to which they obliged. Only to get into an unmarked taxi which charged us £43 for a 20 minute journey - the same price it is for one of us to have eaten. Although i recommend the restaurant, I do recommend you do not use the services they provide.

In the past, we’ve enjoyed wonderful set lunches at The Vineyard main restaurant pre-Covid, but Sunday Lunch today was completely different and not what we expected. Although ingredients were high quality, the style of cooking was not what we had come to expect from previous visits. We concluded that the Head Chef must have been replaced with someone far less able because the plates of food were noticeably “cafe style traditional Sunday Roast” rather than the previous spectacular “nouvelle cuisine” offering.Price too high for the cooking standard now offered compared with previous visits.

The Pavilion at the Vineyard has been widely hailed as an enterprising and ingenious method of continuing to operate during the Covid-lockdown. The venue is a large open circular marquee with a fairly large number (I didn’t count them) of socially-distanced tables. The night we visited the place was empty when we arrived but cheerfully full by the time we left. The service was very fast at taking orders and delivering food when we arrived but tailed off to practically zero as the place filled up. The basic idea is to offer a range of ‘small plates’ of food, some cold and some hot, cooked where necessary over a ‘fire pit’. The menu is not extensive. There are lots of vegetarian choices, many of which such as lettuce or potatoes are adequate for two people but the choice of what might be regarded as the ‘main’ dishes is less than appears on the internet sample menu and helpings of what is available are distinctly parsimonious. As might be expected from the name of the hotel, wine is important with an emphasis on Californian offerings and several are offered by the glass and by the carafe, although the prices are ambitious. As a night out after months of lockdown, this place is fun. As a destination for what Gordon Brown might call ‘a proper meal’, however, it would soon pall. One minor grouse is that there although there is a large car park, there are only three disabled parking spaces which are badly indicated and awkwardly positioned against a wall. The main access to the restaurant involves a steep flight of stone steps and although there is a ramp from the hotel entrance to the marquee which presumably does take a wheelchair, it is not obvious.

Birthday Lunch in pavilion ... superb. It was a tapas style lunch. Lots of delicious delights to choose from, although considered to be small plates, there was more than enough food. Wonderful setting, cozy, warm and inviting. Will definitely be back.

First visit here and although nice it was let down by some basic mistakes.1) you don't expect to pay £75 per person and be served by someone wearing trainers and and Adidas sweatshirt. Branded tops and black bottoms please !2) plate warmers would be nice. With random hot and cold dishes turning up it would be nice to be able to keep the hot ...hot3) the hot food was actually only warm. Definitely not straight off the BBQ.4) under cooked Lobster - disappointed.5) under Covid the set up was actually breaking the law. 50% of the walls were not open.Would I go back ? No. Suited to people with money to burn. If you value your hard earned money I think there are better value for money restaurants.

We dined here twice while staying at the hotel. The menu was the same both nights (a bit disappointing) but actually gave us the chance to sample different items, or repeat! Certainly the starter of scallops was superb - but pricey - and the cobb bacon and blue cheese salad unusual and tasty. Over the two nights we tried lemon sole, beef rib eye and duck between us as mains, all wonderful with, I think, the duck as stand-out. It wasn't clear from the menu, or the staff, but by ordering a dessert (to share each night, both stunning, passionfruit cheesecake / apple, with salted caramel i/c) on was served witha glass of dessert wine, fab! If we HAD known that we moght not have ordered another glass of regular wine with our mains. The wine choice was extensive, but quite dear.Our first night (the day the hotel reopened after the autumn firebreak) was very quite so lacking a bit of atmosphere in the restaurant, it was busier the second night.BUT we were SO happy to be away, served and to feel soemthing towards normal (masks etc nothwithstanding!)

We went to their inside restaurant and the food, wine and service were excellent, Great value and a great time

Had dinner for a birthday celebration the service was impeccable. The food was good. The only little problem it was a bit cold inside the patio I think the heathers weren't enough. I hope to visited again. Covid safe place.

Beautiful hotel. Me and my fiancé were celebrating an anniversary and kindly got upgraded to a beautiful suite with a lovely view. Complete relaxation. The restaurant was divine- such a lovely concept with the bird cage theme! Great selection of wines although on the pricy side. Continental breakfast included which was delivered to our door. Staff very courteous.

We attended The Vineyard to assess the possibility of having our wedding there.Thinking a midweek lunch would give an indication of the service expected, we booked and anticipated a gastronomical delight in wonderful surroundings. Alas it fell very short on a number of levels. Firstly the surroundings are amazing, a superb marque to the side of the hotel. Initially, as we were fact finding, the few items on the menu were a little disappointing. My partner and I discussed the choices and decided that with the current situation (Covid etc) that we would give allowance. Settling on Roasted Partridge and "The VIneyard Cheeseburger" for mains and Grilled Cornish sardines Cobb Salad for starters. We requested the Sommelier to choose our wine for the courses. After a reasonable discussion he suggested a splendid, fruity, minimal tannings, delightful red at £114 a bottle! Normally at this point I would accept the suggestion of the wine waiter and go with it. However, given the choice of food available and considering one of the dishes was a cheeseburger and chips I began to rethink our situation and suggested ourselves a familiar bottle of red wine that I would consider suitable for the fare served.The starters on arrival was edible but nothing exceptional. The main course of Partridge was acceptable but rather salty. The burger and chips were dry, the bun itself was burnt and the chips were overcooked. I ate half of it and discarded the rest. When the waitress cleared the table I asked what distinguishes "The Vineyard Cheeseburger" from any other burger. She replied the Californian spices and pickles. We decided not to have desert and requested the bill.The bill included a service charge well in excess of the service provided. The overall bill came to £175 for a two course lunch. I challenged the waiter on the issues to be told they were not up to the usual standard and that Covid had knocked them somewhat. My verdict ... Had the food and service been spectacular I would have walked away satisfied. Unfortunately it fell ridiculously short. When highlighting the shortfalls I expected a further discussion, particularly as the prices are so high. Unfortunately that did not happen either.

Love the Inside out restaurant but it was so hot that day it was very uncomfortable. Other than that the food and service was great and it was a lovely Birthday meal made more enjoyable by trying something new with the inside out concept

Birthday meal on a lovely Sunday evening. We booked a table for 6:30 and left at 9:30. The food and choice of wine was amazing and the setting was wonderful in their Inside Out restaurant. The only thing that let the whole evening down was how long it took for the bill and payment to be completed, 30 mins. But overall the experience was special. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Four of us had lunch at The Vineyard today. The food was outstanding, we feasted on lobsters and roast beef, the wine was delicious but the highest point (on a meal with many high points!) was the friendly, cheerful and totally professional service. We had an unhurried meal in the pavilion which was totally Covid compliant which we shall remember for a very long time and we shall return as soon as possible! Thank you all at The Vineyard!

We have eaten in the main restaurant before and was intrigued by their new temporary 'inside out' restaurant on their patio. It was beautifully designed and had a very cosy, romantic feel. it wasn't cold and they did have some patio heaters from when the evenings do cool down. The service was amazing and so was the food. We will be visiting again before they revert back to their normal restaurant at the end of September. I would definitely recommend a visit!

Californian menu with fresh, local produce with exceptional presentation and tasty, classic flavours. Would highly recommend.

Sadly my good friend and I booked up a lunch on a Monday to mark his birthday based on "good food guide" resommendations. I was unable to check out the web site for the menu because my service provider (Virgin media) had blocked the web site as it apparently has an "adult theme"Our booking was readily accepted and note was made of my friend's birthday. We thought something was wrong when we were presented with the "bar menu" as the restaurent was closed. The nice and helpful waitress was very surprised we had not been warned when booking.Undaunted we ordered some snacks (olives and peppers) whiuch were both pretty awful and for main courses tandoori monkfish and a venison pie and tomatos and sweet potato chips. We did have a nice bottle of Riesling. The bread was extremely havy and very salty and the monkfish had no tandoori flavour.... the bill came to £90.Based on this experience and in spite of the beautiful surroundeings and over attentive staff I would not bother to return in spite of the enthusiastic write ups and guide book recommendations.

Awesome attentive staff, relaxed but refined atmosphere, excellent food in the restaurant, beautiful spa and pool.

My second visit. We had lunch and was greeted by a staff member was expecting me and who knew who I was. The food is excellent and very reasonably priced and the service is first class. If anything the dining room seemed very empty for such a wonderful venue which in a way detracted from the overall experience- would be good to return one evening when just a little busier. Almost faultless.

I experienced the 8 dish tasting menu for £99, totally worth the experience.The dishes included some lavish flavours for a perceptive palate.My absolute favourites were the trout dish with horseradish, the celeriac dish with truffle, the oyster dish and of course the exceptional halibut dish. The tasting menu ended with four cheeses accompanied with crackers and fruit, the goats cheese, blue cheese with a difference and a creamy cheese with a brie type texture was a truly sublime choice.Tremendously wonderful tasting menu with refreshing flavours so soaring compliments to the esteemed Chef Tom Scade for a fabulous collaboration.The service staff were exceptional, attentive and very professional.Cant wait to dine at The Vineyard again !

A friend and I had an afternoon at the spa at the Vineyard. Our deal included a two course lunch. Photos attached. I started with leek and potato soup which arrived as 4 potato balls and 4 slivers of leek in a plate to which the waitress added some green soup. I have to say this is the oddest way I’ve ever had leek & potato soup and it was the worst course of my lunch. The potatoes were a bit al dente and the green soup not too warm. The remaining two courses were lovely and I can’t fault the venue and the service. Amazing. The same with the spa. It’s not a big spa but was lovely and peaceful. The changing room isn’t massive and I’d hate to arrive or want to leave when more than two people were there. We had a back massage which was amazing. I almost cried when the therapist stopped massaging. Overall a most enjoyable afternoon/experience and well worth the money paid.

I have been a regular patron on this wonderful establishment. Today I visited for a Christmas Eve lunch. Omg have the portions become small, I needed a magnifying glass. Very disappointing following the previous Chef. My main course was a slice of belly pork and a small sliver of baby gem lettuce. I realise now why so many tables were empty!!

I have wanted to eat here for years as I live locally but just not had the chance so was delighted to be asked for a friends birthday. The food and wine were absolutely delightful but the service was unbelievably slow. 3 hours and 20 minutes for 3 courses even though the restaurant was only about 25% full. What disappointed me even more was that I wrote to them describing my experience in a constructive manner and no one even bothered to write back.

This hotel has lots of pluses and almost as many minuses. My wife and stayed overnight with friends for a joint birthday treat as it was a convenient place to meet and boasted a first class restaurant and 5* hotel but sadly it’s really quite average in many ways. Firstly, we originally booked two rooms packaged with dinner in the restaurant but when we were offered only the choice to dine at either 18.30 or 20.30 I called and explained one was too early and the other too late. Sadly, the could only put us on a wait list, so I changed the booking to room only and booked the nearby Michelin’s starred Woodspeen.We met in the bar at 18.15 for pre-dinner drinks only to be told we couldn’t sit in the comfortable settees around the fireplace as the had been reserved. We were shown to an alternative table in the empty bar and ordered a bottle of champagne which was served by a waiter with the most disgusting body odour which we all immedia commented on. 45 minutes late, we left for dinner with the comfy settes still not occupied and surprisingly, no little nibbles to accompany our £75 bottle of champagne.The rooms weren’t 5* either, really dated and in need of refurbishment, especially the bathroom which included a chipped toilet seat and cracked toilet handle which we pointed out to the manager was unhygienic.My wife had a massage but it took place in a room far away from the spa and therefore could only use the facilities by walking back through reception in her dressing gown.In fairness, the manager was excellent, took all the feed back on board and offered us complimentary breakfast. Sadly, this only added to our view on the place. The choices were limited, the service average and just as disappointing as the bar experience. We have recently stayed in far better 5* hotels than this at less than the £325 price for one night, room only.

We have previously visited The Vineyard for various lunches but never on a Sunday. And never with children. This time was different. The excuse ? A friends birthday.On arrival we were greeted warmly at the hotel entrance and ushered into their lounge (a reserved table) just for drinks as we awaited our friends. We then went through to a wonderful round table where it became apparent, this was a feast not just a lunch.Food wise; it was exceptional. I cannot say anything other than that. Quality was five star. Service, five star - yet relaxed and friendly. And the whole afternoon was simply excellent. Whilst on the pricier side of things, I still felt it represented very good value for money.The wine list, as ever, is vast. And whilst I aimed in one direction for the wine, I took guidance from their sommelier and discovered yet more delightful wines from the US. Needless to say - we will be back. And soon. I can not recommend their Sunday Lunch enough.

Mixed - great food, great ambiance as usual, but a strange service experience - disappointing that wine and water at table often empty for 20 minutes plus, never seen such poor levels of service at this restaurant before. I would like to think our corporate table of 10 would be given better attention, all my previous visits have been exceptional. Unfortunately with a heavy heart unlikely to return. We had VIP guests at our table and whilst they were very polite, it was obvious that they too could not quite believe the service levels. Expect better guys ....

We were treated to an excellent 3 course meal at The Vineyard. Great fresh starters and an excellent venison wellington. The meat was perfectly cooked and melt in the mouth smooth. The restaurant has an extensive wine list for the connoisseurs amongst you.

We arrived for our anniversary lunch- all started so well. Greeted by a young receptionist ( don't know her name- she was only wearing her "Trainee" badge). She leapt up to greet us and take my wife's coat- she will go far!

A first visit to the Vineyard having lived in Bristol for many years and a delightful lunch was enjoyed.

We have visited the restaurant on four occasions for Sunday lunch and have yet to be disappointed. The food is superb, well presented and to a high quality. They have a wine list to admire. Service is un-faulting and staff friendly. Looking forward to our next visit

I had to find a venue for my company’s annual strategy offsite. Someone suggested The Vineyard and it was the best recommendation ever. This was the most incredible venue staffed by the most professional caring people. Stunning rooms. Incredible food. Abundant amazing wine. Lovely facilities and a fab setting. As one of the attendees said ‘I want to live here’! If I could give 10 stars I would.

Arrived for a casual lunch on a sunny bank holiday Monday. We sat outside and ordered from the Bistro menu. Service was very slow. About 20 people outside and no real presence from staff. We eventually ordered a chicken Caesar salad and fish cake from a less than engaging waitress. They arrived minus the chicken in the Caesar salad. Husband ate his fish cake whilst I waited for chicken. It finally arrived but it spoilt our meal. Why would we want to eat separately? Food was

The service was excellent and the food is very good quality.

This restaurant operates at the very highest level. Its charges are commensurate with that but I would contend that it’s worthwhile. I was there with friends for lunch - three courses for £29. As with many world class restaurants it is the sheer quality of the tastes that make dining here so worthwhile. We decided on a flight of wines to go with our meal. These were fascinating. Trying them before eating, in two cases, didn’t impress but when paired with the food they were all just about perfect. The sommelier was on hand to explain the wines and it was clear she did this from memory rather than reciting a pre-prepared script and she was happy to discuss some of the detail with us. My selection were from Bordeaux, Hungary and, would you believe, Thailand..

If you want the perfect dining experience, The Vineyard is the place to head for. Attention to detail means everything appears seamless. On arrival one is struck by the elegance and comfort of the bar and dining room - especially the dining room. Staff are attentive and friendly which makes for excellent service and the carefully chosen menu is interesting and beautifully presented. As the name of the hotel would suggest, the selection of wines is impressive.

Once again, The Vineyard pleases with a reasonably priced set lunch nicely presented with friendly service.

4 of us had lunch here yesterday and I am not normally a reviewer, but feel I have to on this occasion! Everything was simply fabulous from the service, wine and the superb food. The chef certainly delivers on both flavour and presentation and we loved everything on our plates. We have now booked to go again next month.

Have been before and loved it, returned and love it more. The staff have been so attentive and friendly, the food just perfect. A truly excellent time.

Came here for lunch with my partner, food was terrible. Chicken was cold and very dense. Nothing particularly special about the hotel or restaurant

We can’t say enough about the elegant, but relaxing resort. Impeccable service from Housekeeping to the reception staff...kudos to Juan, Judit, and Daniela. They really went out of their way for us.

Just had tea & cake. Excellent service, excellent food, excellent ambiance, value not bad, but not cheap.

Evening meal of a 7 course tasting menu accompanied by wine pairing. Restaurant atmosphere is pleasant, with a superb large sized painting by Henri Martin and with sober comforting colours, nicely set out in mezzanine style with large bay windows giving a good amount of light.

Amazing Hotel with Amazing Views. Afternoon Tea was a Special treat. Lots of hoistory stories about this place

The Vineyard at Stockcross, is a leader to hosting such events.

We absolutely love to come to the Vineyard. Being retired, we tend to come at lunchtime, often to enjoy special offers, and these are an extra bonus with a welcome drink and wine included. Even without these, the food and service is perfect. There are enough choices, but not too many to make choosing difficult. Once made, every one we chose was full of fascinating and delicious flavours. Every mouthful to be savoured! But to cap our eating experience, we were served attentively by our waitress and sommelier. Indeed, we felt from the moment we arrived, to our leaving that the whole staff were looking after us and making our visit as nice as possible. The ambience of the Vineyard is so relaxed and organised, and the dining area is attractive with views out to the gardens. We shall certainly come again.

What a find and pleasure to discover such friendly, professional staff and wonderful food and service in a beautiful setting Will definitely visit again!

Fabulous meal, I forget sometimes just how good the food is here.

I was invited to a business dinner here, the food had been pre ordered, we ate a five course menu finishing with cheese, however the venison meat main was the stand out dish. Service was impeccable and a great selection of wines. Undoubtedly worth a visit.

Smart and modern dining room, very friendly staff and comfortable chairs but...

We had the Valentine's tasting menu of 6 courses, and really enjoyed it. The portions were just right for 6 courses, and the flavours were amazing. Beautifully presented and an incredible experience which was enhanced by the Sommelier, Lucas, who was so knowledgable. Great meal. Thank you chefs.

Met a good friend of mine for our usual 1/4 lunch at the Vineyards. There set 2 and 3 course lunches are fantastic both in value and quality of food. This place never lets us down - Veal Ravioli to Start and Pork Belly Main we’re outstanding. Super as always and I salute you Vineyatds

We were at the Vineyard for Dinner and Breakfast; being Vegetarians, we tend to expect limited choices. What we'd not anticipated was that the two main-course choices were the same as we'd had on previous visits. We were offered the choice of an item from the tasting menu, which, on arrival, we realized that we'd had that before as well and the roasted Onion had a rather sharp taste that lingered; on reflection, it became a rather unbalanced meal. The wine was very nice, the starter and dessert excellent.

Well what can you say this place is brilliant great service super food and unrivalled service, without a doubt the best hotel in the area with great food to match....

I decided to take my girlfriend for her birthday as it is in close proximity to london, but far enough away we feel like its a holiday. Was not disappointed. Check in was smooth, and we were upgraded to one of the suites, which was huge! The bathroom was gorgeous, and everywhere was so clean. We didn't eat, we went to the Woodspeen nearby which was excellent. Breakfast was good, not the best I've had, but no complaints. After we checked out, we went into the garden and enjoyed a drink before we left. The weather was great. We decided on lunch and shared a club sandwich and a caesar salad.I decided to smoke a cigar, and have more drinks, and we stayed all afternoon. The atmosphere was perfect. We had to rebook a train as we made the decision to stay for an extra 4 hours we were so comfortable!

My husband and I booked a table at at The vineyard 2 weeks ago to celebrate his birthday. Having previously dined there and enjoyed the food the food and experience we felt it was a good choice.

I had a business meeting here on a Friday afternoon over a lunch and it is the perfect place for discretion.

I visited The Vineyard for the first time in years in early December. The service was impeccable, and the food was sensational. It's a great venue and feels very special; perfect if you have something to celebrate!

Very glad we got round to trying the Vineyard. We had expected it to be too bland and aimed at the American market - but it wasn't. Although the decor was very international in character, the menu and service were local and friendly. We went for lunch, opting for the tasting menu as it looked so good. We also tried the matching wine flights, which were excellent. A special mention for the sommelier Marie who talked us through the wines so enthusiastically, teaching us lots about the wines we were drinking.

My wife and I stayed here on Thursday night. The hotel is very modern and in a good decorative state. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We stayed in a an atrium suite on the first floor with a balcony looking over the golf course. The room was spacious and very quiet, we didn’t hear any noise whilst we stayed and the bed was very comfortable. My only slight criticism and this is minor was the room was a bit a dark even with all the lights on. We didn’t have dinner but the breakfast was really good, I’m not a fan of buffet breakfasts but all the food was very tasty, the scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly. We only stayed for one night but would definitely return to try out the food and the spa.

Excellent in all respects highly recommend . This is a hidden gem just off the A34, the service is first class, professional well trained staff who engage with customers while remaining discrete, huge choice of wine (to suit all pockets)! Good choice from the menu all of which is cooked to taste.

Restaurante do Vineyard hotel, surpreende pela qualidade da comida e eficiência do serviço. Possui um bar com lareira onde as refeições também podem ser servidas.

Beautiful venue to stay and eat. Top Class location with award winning restaurant perfect for a special occasion for fiends and loved one. The most beautiful wine cellar in the world.

A fabulous evening at the Vineyard. Tasting menu was Devine. Service was exceptional as always.

Still one of the better places in Newbury, but frankly no longer worth the money. Our first experience at The Vineyard was exemplary. Exceptional service and fabulous food. But our last dinner saw us experiencing pretty bad service and average food-and then an afternoon tea since then saw the same inattentive service. Considering the prices, this is not somewhere worth going until they improve service levels (or manage to make it more consistent as it seems some people have a great experience and others don’t).