The White Oak in Windsor and Maidenhead

Excellent lunch a cut above some places calling themselves gastropub. Very pleasant crew. Well priced. Hard to fault.

Faultless roast, friendly service!

My experience at this restaurant was nothing short of exceptional. The dining experience was a delight from start to finish. Delicious food, staff very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend.

Lovely restaurant and really friendly staff. Can’t wait to return!

Great gastropub excellent staff. Good nosh reasonable prices. Well done Henry

Great food though limited menu on the day of our visit

Ate here with family on a Sunday. The pub is lovely, and we were greeted with a warm welcome. Being a Sunday we all ordered the roast which was absolutely amazing. Generous portions - the beef and pork were amazing. The serving staff were great, really attentive and friendly. Cannot recommend enough.

Really warm welcome and fantastic food. We loved the marmite butter even though none of us liked marmite, croquettes amazing, fantastic roast and delicious rhubarb pudding. Great wine list too!

Quibble shibble bibble. Small Guinness served in cocktail glasses and espresso Martini served in Guinness glasses. Crazy mad kewl and awesome.

One of the best Sunday Roasts around !!!……..amazing Belly of Pork and Roast beef yesterday !!…👍👏👏 Thankyou Team White Oak …amazing as ever !……and always look after us beautifully ….Hattie ,Jason ,Martin ,James 👏👏👏👏🩷…fab Vodka Sours and Gin Martinis too. 🍸🍸🩷

Great food, brilliant service. Perfect spot to take my Dad for a Sunday dinner to celebrate his birthday. Will definitely return!

Perfect as always. Three of us had the Sunday roasts today and were so impressed with the quality and the meats and vegetables. The White Oak has never disappointed in the many years we have been going there. The staff are all well trained and deliver a professional service. I do want to highlight the brilliance of the head waiter today. He has served us many times over the years and is always at the top of his game. In addition to his extraordinary eye for detail, he has the most engaging of personalities and is the most accomplished waiter we have ever encountered. The White Osk has a quite exceptional ambassador.

We had a delicious Sunday roast here! Thoroughly recommended

Luxury dining in a cosy pub. Delicious food- interesting twists on classics. Friendly, low-key staff.

My favourite pub in Cookham. Great atmosphere. We came 3 evenings in a row.

Our first visit for lunch on 29th Dec and we will definitely return for a deeper dive soon. We chose two beautifully executed and balanced dishes, slow cooked beef and butternut squash with puy lentils, and pickled rings of red onion. The chips were perfectly cooked and seasoned and the shared side dish of buttered greens was generous. Very attractive room decoration (still Christmas season), spacious tables and excellent service. We didn't have wine today but noted the selection by the glass looked interesting and varied. A quick coffee and we were back on the road. Always glad to find a friendly, skilled, independent restaurant doing great work at a fair price within 30 mins drive from our home

Came here for a memorial lunch for a dear friend. Service was fantastic, food even better. Great, quiet atmosphere. Dog friendly. Loved it.

Excellent place to eat and drink.

We enjoyed a fantastic Sunday roast at The White Oak. Very nice restaurant and polite and attentive staff. Thank you.

Celebrated my father's 80th birthday yesterday and the whole experience was fabulous. Food was delicious, the service friendly and efficient. The staff were very friendly even when letting us know we had used up our 3 hour slot. Apologies to anyone who was waiting for us to leave 😁

Amazing place for Sunday roast and cocktails 🍸

Great dinner full of flavour, good value for money. Higely recommend, will return before Christmas if we can.

Nestled amidst the tranquil surroundings of Cookham, Berkshire, The White Oak is a Michelin-starred gem that has garnered acclaim for its exquisite cuisine and charming ambiance. From the moment you step through the doors, you're enveloped in a warm and inviting atmosphere, where attentive staff and a cozy décor set the stage for an unforgettable dining experience. As you peruse the carefully crafted menu, you'll discover a symphony of flavors that tantalize the taste buds and transport you to a culinary haven. Their signature White Oak Mushroom Soup is an absolute must-try, a rich and creamy concoction bursting with earthy umami notes and a touch of sweetness from caramelized onions. Each spoonful is a testament to the chef's mastery of seasonal ingredients and the art of creating culinary magic. For your main course, the Market Fish is a true testament to the restaurant's commitment to fresh and local produce. The day's catch is beautifully presented, seared to perfection and drizzled with a delicate citrus beurre blanc sauce. The fish's delicate texture and the symphony of flavors from the sauce create an explosion of taste in every bite. To end your culinary journey on a sweet note, indulge in their Chocolate and Coconut Cake. A decadent chocolate sponge base is adorned with a luscious coconut cream frosting, creating a harmonious contrast of textures and flavors. Each spoonful is a delightful blend of richness and lightness, leaving you with a lingering sense of satisfaction that echoes the entire dining experience. Whether you're a seasoned food aficionado or simply seeking a memorable culinary adventure, The White Oak is an absolute must-visit. Their dedication to fresh, seasonal ingredients, impeccable presentation, and a deep understanding of flavors make it a true gem in the culinary realm. So, embark on a journey of culinary delight and discover why The White Oak has rightfully earned its Michelin star.

Fantastic Gastro-Pub in the heart of Cookham. Lovely welcoming from the very friendly and kind lady who served us. The pub itself is really cozy & Christmassy. We booked a table for 4. The food was to die for: two of us went for the Christmas Menu two of us followed the recommendations of the lovely waitress with Chateaubriand . AMAZING FOOD cooked with love and served quickly. Customer service at its best. Nice selection of wines as well: we went for Primitivo Puglia to begin with than Argentinian Malbec. Wonderful experience, we will come back!!!! THANKS GUYS TO YOU ALL ❤️

Fantastic Gastro-Pub in Cookham. Lovely welcoming from the lady who served us. The pub is really cozy and super Christmassy. Food to die for: two of us went for the Christmas Menu. Two of us followed the lovely lady recommendation with steak Chateaubriand. Really good quality good, served quickly and cooked with love. Nice selection of wines as well, we opted for Primitivo Puglia to begin with than Malbec. Loved the experience and customer service at its best. Price wise just right for the high quality of food you’ll get and don’t forget this is COOKHAM!!! Strongly strongly recommended.

Lunch time visit not up to usual standard. Food mediocre/bland - perhaps chef had day off on this wednesday. Staff very pleasant as always.

Great place for a usually quiet drink. Good choice of beer. Not tried the food.

A group of cousins meeting up on a bi-annual basis to catch up over Sunday lunch and remember dearly departed parents, uncles and aunts. We booked for 9 of us and one of us on the day before had a fall and damaged her back so couldn't come. All was going swimmingly well...the venue was very nice, my roast beef was excellent, service was attentive and efficient. Then came the bill....we were charged a £10 'no-show' fee for the the cousin that couldn't attend (we all paid £10 deposits in advance). Well, i'm sorry we've just spend hundreds of pounds and one of our nine couldn't make it. We raised it with the manageress/owner who started arguing the point and then begrudginly conceded with 'only as a special exception, we will waive that". I'm sorry but leaves a sour taste. Deposits are there to rightfully protect from tables not turning up, not one person in a party of nine falling ill/lame who suddenly can't join and we should not have to feel meek and grateful for her waving £10. Had she said 'yes of course you don't have to pay that' then we would be returning every 6 months as we had all agreed to do before the bill arrived And now we won't. Bizarre customer service.

After our hiking adventure, we ventured there without a reservation. Despite a wait at the bar, we were eventually seated. Regrettably, the service lagged as we waited extensively for our orders. Understandably, some staple dishes were out of stock on the bustling Sunday. Despite these hiccups, we did enjoy a lovely Sunday roast, though we had to prompt the waitstaff for cutlery.

Great environment, great food, great welcome! I had the bread, scotch egg, rump cap, all lovely, well executed & and seasoned perfectly The waitress, Rebecca read the specials so well I had to ask for them to be read twice Will recommend Ols

We Popped in here for a couple of drinks while waiting to go to a local Indian restaurant close by… Amazing Cocktails 🍹 🍸 🙌 Made by Mixologist Martin.. Very Nice start to a Friday evening!… we’ve been here before for drinks.. & we’ll definitely be going back… also good vibe in the bar!.. busy but not over packed!

Service was very good, staff very pleasant. However very poor value for money. A portion of bread which was two slices of bread cut in half to make four pieces with some butter was £6.50 A few olives was £5.50 Shepards pie which was very nice, but small but boy was it small. When I say small I mean 3 folk fulls. Yes really, and that was £19.00 Very poor value for money, and actually insulting.

Cozy welcoming pub. Stylishly decorated. Wide menu to select from and a good selection of wine. Food was great.

What a great pub! We went for a quick and late lunch and we were met with a smile and the food did not disappoint! Would recommend the fish!

Always a brilliant meal here, and staff always excellent

GOOD FOOD, LOVELY STAFF. BUSY. BOOK EARLY. XXX

Great food , service and setting in one of their pods

We held a lunch for 26 family and friends for my husband's 80th birthday. Everything was just perfect. Hattie was so helpful and very flexible with the odd menu request. The organisation on the day was seamless. The two long tables set up separate from the main restaurant worked well. Hattie was happy for us to add our own touches to the tables and they looked lovely. Everyone was really impressed with the food and everyone got exactly what they had ordered. Would we do it there again - yes! Thank you Hattie. Our thanks also to the Chef and the servers.

The service is amazing and nothing is too much trouble. I have allergies and they take the time to discuss these and provide an exceptional meal. Both the service and the food are the best I've experienced anywhere.

Lovely lunch following an intimate wedding. The food was gorgeous and we were well looked after with champagne, the private dinning room and very attentive staff. Couldn’t have asked for more! They made it very special. Thank you!

Always a lovely place for lunch or dinner. Daughters 9th birthday party, service and food were excellent. Thanks to all the staff

Absolutely brilliant, f ood was a high end restaurant standard, service just right, thank you for a great evening.

This is a regular favourite for us, the food is always exceptional and the service is always first class. Thanks Hattie and your fabulous team

A wonderful family Saturday lunch for our 50th wedding anniversary and the whole extended family had an excellent meal with extremely good service. The menu suited all of us including the children. I cannot speak highly enough of the enjoyment of the occasion.

Excellent food, service and location. If you want to go out for a family meal I’d recommend this place every time.

It's not the first time we have had the pleasure of taking lunch at the White Oak. We were delighted to see the car park was extremely full on Bank Holiday Saturday, though we were happily able to park. The thoughtfulness of the establishment was clear from that point onwards. Although patrons are encouraged to enter through the front door, it was politely suggested that customers with mobility issues might find an easier access route directly from the car park. So to the main event, the food was as always, absolutely delicious. The menu was well balanced and as fresh as could be. I do like the wine list. The service was spot on, and I congratulate management on their excellent staff. I look forward to coming back again and I will continue to recommend the White Oak to friends.

I arrived a little before the table booking and had some time to review the menu whilst standing at the bar. Strangely enough, the menu we received at the table differed. Upon asking we were told that large tables (as ours) would not be served...

We had our wedding at the White Oak and it was absolutely perfect from start to finish. I cannot thank Hattie and the rest of the team enough! The food and drinks were delicious and the service was fantastic. The team accommodated every request we made, no matter how big or small and really made our day unforgettable.

Another fab evening at the Oak..the food is really exceptional and some really different presentations which just work so well. Great service as always and never disappoints..so lucky to have this on our doorstep.

Had a lovely dinner in this beautiful restaurant with my daughter. The staff are all very friendly & helpful & our waitress Sophie was very attentive. The food was amazing & the cocktails were fab. We had a wonderful evening & can’t wait to visit...

Sunday roast on another level! I love a good fill your plate to the max Sunday roast but this was something special. Everything was made to perfection and was just to die for! *Chefs kiss*

Staff were polite and attentive to our needs. Food was lovely, the burger was delicious. Decor of the pub is nicely done.

What more is there to say ,great food great staff great value

Perfect venue for a business lunch. Good food, with plenty of choice on the menu, prompt service and parking also available on-site.

We had a table of 16 dining on the Lunch Menu. I had a Crab on Sourdough starter, fancy Hamburger as a main course and a Lemon Verbena cheesecake. Slightly pricy for my budget however the food was quite tasty. All the serving staff were marvellous, extremely friendly and very accomodating.

We had contacted them prior to booking to check whether they would accommodate well behaved dogs. They have a special area of the restaurant to accommodate. We were greeted by very warm and friendly staff and were offered water whilst we chose our drinks (along...

Nice quaint pub and restaurant. Good outdoor seating and top quality food

Excellent three course meal in the relaxed pub garden.

Cookham is a great spot for dining and there is a plethora of excellent eateries in the area. Coupled with the wonderful surrounding countryside, it all makes for an enchanting outing on a warm summer's evening in an open top car. Hadn't been to the...

The White Oak is a very nice setting. The food is good and the staff friendly. However, even on a quiet Wednesday lunchtime when ours was the largest group (20), and all arrived by 12pm, it still took 2.5 hrs to serve 2 courses each.

Food was up there with the best I have ever eaten for quality and taste. Service was great, location and setting was wonderful, if it was for the very loud, rich divorcees discussing all their "friends" and their faults, telling other how drunk they had been and x,y and z it would have been perfect

Fantastic food service and surroundings. Would highly recommend

Great food, but unfortunately it took around 25 mins for them to just take our drinks order, admittedly it was busy. That said the Sunday roast was fantastic and I have no doubt I'll be dining here again very soon.

Wow... out of this world food, we only had the set menu but it was way beyond what we could have expected. This place is way beyond the normal pub food that so many places serve. The setting was nice as well.

I can't thank the staff enough for the trouble they went to accommodate my dietry need which requires a very low acid diet and is not an easy task. Having emailed The White Oak, staff responded by email and phone. On arrival they gave me...

Unfortunately, the lovely food was let down by the fact that the glass holding my daughter's drink was faulty. The whole bottom just fell through, dropping a big glass of juice onto my lap. What was left was a sharp bottomless cup. I'm so grateful that I was the one holding it not my 3 year old as it was quite dangerous. I spent the rest of lunch really wet and sticky and it ruined the meal for me. What was weird is the staff apologised to my husband when I was in the bathroom drying off, but not a word to me or anything to reflect the experience on our bill. That's quite disappointing service. Hate to leave a negative review but for me I won't be going back to a place with that much disregard for such a bad incident that happened to their customer. Also weirded out by the safety of that glass.

Lovely family lunch here. Excellent food. 3 set courses for £23 very reasonable Dog friendly. Good sized car park.

Impromptu lunch and was such a good choice. Did not have much time so just mains and a nice bottle of Italian white. The food was excellent, perfectly cooked pork belly with what looked like ordinary veg and roasties but was clearly much better..Nice friendly...

Excellent and spacious pub with a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

We enjoyed a special evening for my son's birthday. This was our first visit to the White Oak and the dinner was delicious. Service was attentive and the restaurant was buzzing.

Very enjoyable and great fun to be there and eating.

We've just enjoyed the most and best ever Sunday Lunch at The White Oak !...12 out of 10 !.. Thankyou Hattie and Team .....Thankyou Jason and kitchen absolutely amazing roast beef and belly of pork ....and that dessert !!...WOW Lovely to see Russ back behind...

Lovely pub for lunch. Great staff and service. A little busy when we visited which made conversation a bit hard. I felt (purely as a personal view) that the choice of mains was very limited. However the food was really excellent.

Best restaurant in Cookham if not the whole of. Berkshire! It’s our local and has never disappointed since it first opened in 2008. I hearty recommend the Oak 75 cocktail. This place is foodie heaven

I was expecting so much more after seeing all the reviews. Very expensive for what it is. Service was good, very nice staff and sorted issues. I wouldn’t recommend and I won’t rush back sadly.

Popped in for a Saturday lunch and had a very agreeable afternoon! Nice ambience and friendly staff kicked everything off. My better half had cured salmon to start (possibly the best salmon ever apparently) and I went for the ham hock croquette (very meaty), for...

Very good gastro pub, dogs allowed in bar and you can have the restaurant food. Good beer.

Valentine’s Day meal. Great food, and attentive service in a good environment.

Came today for lunch after a long gap. Wow, the food was really delicious and great value for the set lunch. Very friendly and on the ball staff - will be back soon for dinner.

Portion of lamb so very small. Delicious but minuscule! Would deter me going again with prices so high.

We came for a Sunday roast lunch on a recommendation and wow, it was amazing! Apart from the parking challenge ( car park isn't large), this was up there in one of the best Sunday lunches ever! The starters were stunning, I had the spicy...

Myself, sisters x3 and partners met up for a meal in the public bar area as we had a couple of dogs with us. Service was fantastic, just the right side of attentiveness and seemed to have a real interest in making sure we had a lovely time. Food was excellent, plenty of variety and really fresh. I had the Dover sole and it was excellent. Atmosphere was great, very friendly and not too loud. We all said we'd go back, good job to the team at the White Oak 👍👍

Wonderful Sunday lunch . Lovely team , so smiling and welcome . Food was amazing - melt in the mouth pork crackling! Seriously the best I’ve ever had (don’t tell my mum) . The three of us scraped every morsel from our plates . Well done Chef and the team

Certainly a favorite, never disappoints , service and smiles always impeccable, thank you

My husband treated me to a Sunday lunch before Christmas and I must say this pub came up to and over reached expectations! The staff were so friendly and helpful, what really impressed my husband was that I was always served first, either drinks, menu...

Really good food and excellent friendly service. The restaurant is a very nice place to be and designed beautifully. I just wish the mains were a larger portion size. But will definitely be back.

This is a lively place to eat with good food and friendly staff. The only thing that let it down was that the heating was set very low. Which meant that it didn't feel comfortable. So best to visit during the summer!

What a great place to eat. Met for a family lunch (8 Adults) as we were all travelling about an hour from different directions and this was central. All starters were excellent, a few of us had the crab /avocado special that was on that day and was nicely presented, well seasoned and just downright tasty! Mains were a mix of fish and a few Sunday roasts. I had the pork belly which the meat fell apart and the crackling was spot on. Wish I could make it that good and this also was the same for the roast potatoes... Just lovely. My Sis in law said she goes for a roast dinner if they go out on Sundays and this was one of the best ever Highly recommended and will be going back, just don't know when.

Visited yesterday to enjoy Sunday lunch and a catch up with friends ……amazing Sunday roast ….both the beef and the belly of pork….ample roasties and veg and plenty of “ Sunday gravy l Wonderful welcome from Becky as always and the team ……top marks for...

Visited our favourite eating place to enjoy a family celebration meal , staff were very attentive, the food presented was amazing, never disappointed with this lovely place.

Top UK gastro. Sunday roast 10/10. Efficient professional service. 👍👍👍

Excellent meal cooked to perfection and that, combined with fantastic service, made for a perfect meal 👏

We ate early on a Friday night for my birthday (early as we had our two young kids with us). The whole experience was spot on. My dad said the parsnip soup was one of the best he's ever had. Fish cooked perfectly and service...

For a number of reasons we hadn't visited the White Oak for some time. The main reason being the acoustics where for some reason normal conversation/laughter appears to be amplified to an uncomfortable degree. We visited again last night and were early diners (6.30pm) and...

We had the „ Fest menu“. The starter (ham hok was good. The main course was roasted turkey breast. It was a slice of dry turkey meat not with a roasted skin. The gravy was tiny not enough for the meat and the sides were...

Great location, good food (mince pie sundae was lovely), friendly efficient staff

Fabulous genuine service, great old building and really nice food.

Really enjoyed lunch today. Great food and very helpful and friendly staff.

Location is stunning Staff are excellent & very attentive However the turkey platter I had was really poor … the turkey was 2 slices and tasteless the potatoes were clearly cooked from frozen … genuinely disappointed & having never eaten here before very surprised The prawn starter was excellent & the cheese dessert was excellent It wasn’t busy & others with us made the same comments I’ll come back but not for the Christmas 🎄 menu

The constant complaint I hear is how bad service has become in England, how it's not as it used to be and people just do not care anymore. Well I would say book a table at The White Oak and you will be remind of...