The Winning Post in Bracknell Forest

Just had Sunday lunch here and we loved it. Restaurant was busy and buzzy but the staff were still really friendly and efficient. The camembert was excellent as was my husband's pork belly roast. My fillet steak was a little overcooked but was very tasty nonetheless. It was our first visit but we will be back.

Time and time again outstanding. From the welcome when you walk in the door (even to our dog) to ordering at the bar and the food and the goodbye, absolutely faultless guys. Blessed to have your pub round the cnr

Great pub with a varied menu. Gets really busy so I’d advise booking, we stayed on the rooms and had breakfast and evening meal. Everything cooked freshly. Breakfast especially is excellent.

Great food and hospitality , the venue is cozy and has a nice vibe to it , we stayed in the accommodation and was not disappointed. Breakfast was very good and lots of choices.

This is an absolutely wonderful pub. Top service and excellent food. Would highly recommend. We had a beautifully cooked steak as our main. It's been a while since i'd had a steak that good. We also stayed the night and the room was lovely. The breakfast was also very good, with homemade hash browns and black pudding.

Amazing food and staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will happily come back again. However our room would benefit from a deep clean of the woodwork,doors,pictures, under bed and behind tv etc. The paintwork on window sills is tired and the upholstery on the chair is grubby. The bathroom taps and soap holders and radiator need cleaning and the toilet brush and holder need replacing. This would elevate the room to the next level.

Lovely pub, very friendly staff, very accommodating. Room lovely, no traffic noise even though we were in the room nearest the road. Only criticism was the menu online differed to what we were given in the restaurant, however the food was exceptional

First ever visit,Fantastic Father’s Day experience, well looked after by staff ,food was fantastic, definitely will be returning

We had another superb stay at The Winning Post this weekend. The team are lovely and the atmosphere is fab, friendly and relaxed. We stayed overnight and the room was lovely and so quiet (which is surprising considering the close proximity to Heathrow). Dinner was delicious, there were 4 of us who had a variety of dishes, all of which were presented beautifully and all tasted just as good. Although all the food was amazing there were a few dishes that need a special mention…beef croquettes, venison wellington, fish pie, brownies and crumble. Breakfast was lovely too, cooked freshly to order. It’s great that you get a menu to be able choose your breakfast from a range of options. I’d definitely recommend The Winning Post and will definitely be back.

This pub never disappoints. Lovely food, brilliant atmosphere and incredible team. The haddock and chips are absolutely outstanding. All around lovely evening celebrating a birthday with friends.

Brilliant!! Fantastic room with the biggest bed I've ever seen! Courtyard, perfect for the dog to explore. Brilliant meal and the best haddock and chips I've EVER had. Good wine, sensibly priced too. Amazing staff who were polite and attentive. Thanks so much #teamwinningpost - brilliant!!!!!

Being new to the area we are still very much taking recommendations for nice places to eat, and this was one that was recommended to us. We booked for quite a late table, and when we arrived the table was not set up yet, but it only took a couple of minutes. It was difficult to guauge the waitresses mood, certainly not overly friendly, but very efficient and certainly not rude. I had specifically asked for a slight change to my main meal, which was acknowledged at the time, but when my food arrived it was as per the menu, so unfortunately had to go back. Again, no big issues, but it would have been nice to have been able to start eating at the same time as my partner. The majority of the food was lovely. The squid was great and fresh. Aioli was a bit bland and the garlic didn't appear to come through. My partners prawn toast was apparently delicious as was her Slow Cooked beef. I had the venison pie, which unfortunately was just a bit dry. The pastry was nice, but the meat wasn't I would have expected it to be. I would certainly visit again, but would definetely try another option on the menu.

I stopped overnight here and ate in the pub in the evening. Food and service where just fantastic. Food was very well cooked and thought out. The whole place was relaxing and well put together giving it a cosy intimate feel. Room was a good size and comfy, although looked a little tired in parts.

I asked for the fish pie as a main course, I was told it wasn't available but not when I was given the menu! So I chose sea bass, again I was told not available. I don't eat meat so not much choice left by now. Chose the sweet potato pakora in a burger bun with chips. It tasted of absolutely nothing and had the texture of a wet sponge. Could only eat a couple of mouthfuls as it was horrible. When the waiter took my plate away, he asked if everything was alright as I hadn't eaten hardly any of the meal. I replied, not really, that wasn't very nice, he apologised. We were still charged full price for said wet sponge. It would have been a nice gesture to have not charged at all for this particular meal. Service was very slow but it was very busy, being a Saturday evening so that was understandable.

I moved to the area a few months back and have been in for food and drink on multiple occasions. The staff are unbelievable. The most friendly yet professional staff around. I've started to recommend the winning post to my friends and family and they all have raved about their experience. I popped down on my own for breakfast today for a birthday breakfast. One of the members of staff (joey) brought out a lovely happy birthday breakfast croissant which was a lovely touch.

Had birthday brunch here today..excellent service, nice food, lovely staff. Would recommend for any occasion. Parking excellent also

We both really enjoyed are food today, always a great Sunday atmosphere, service was good and staff were kind & knowledgeable. Thank you

What a night! Last-minute reservation at The Winning Post Restaurant for New Year's Eve turned out to be an absolute delight. The venison wellington was a culinary masterpiece! Tender venison in flaky pastry shell, bursting with flavors. The chefs truly know their craft. Impeccable service and excellent recommendations. They made our evening special. Cozy and elegant ambiance, perfect for New Year's Eve. Tasteful decor and soft lighting added to the charm. Menu catered to all tastes and dietary preferences. Exceptional wine selection. A perfect evening at The Winning Post Restaurant. From the stunning venison wellington to the impeccable service, every moment was a celebration. Highly recommended.

What a find. The Landlord (Simon?) is great fun and so welcoming and working all the time. The staff are well trained and just superb. One waitress with her hair in a top knotch stood out being charming and very professional. She may have been the manager. The food was of reasonable price and delicious being all home made. Such a rare treat to have hot plates. This place is all about detail, well run and loved. We stayed in one of the excellent bedrooms. Spotless, quiet, superb beds. I was hobblng with a crutch and asked for a ground floor room which I had with a small garden terrace. We will certainly return.

We stayed here for one night, dinner bed and breakfast, while visiting the Windsor illuminations. The rooms are comfortable and well appointed at the back of the pub.(but it's worth noting that you have to go outside to get from the room to the dinner/breakfast). Dinner and breakfast were EXCELLENT with significant dietary needs posing no problem at all. Great food, great service, great attitude. No hesitation in recommending this place. Very close to Lapland UK and Legoland. One possible improvement would be another staff at breakfast as it got busy.

We stayed here for two nights for the Ascot races. The staff were so friendly and helpful. The rooms were spacious, clean and the beds comfortable. The food was excellent especially the breakfasts. We were so impressed we recommended it to our daughter, husband and family. They booked an early evening meal in the restaurant after a visit to Lapland near Ascot. The staff were more than accommodating and invited their two young children (5 & 7) to see how the food was prepared in the kitchen. They enjoyed a lovely meal and like us will definitely be going back. We come from Devon.

Lovely place with a great atmosphere, good food and service although a little slow. Mid price range at £46 pp for 2 courses and limited amount of drinks, including service charge.

We were given a voucher for our Wedding Anniversary for Prosecco Afternoon Tea which we used today. Staff very good but disappointed with the food. Three finger sandwiches each but the bread was too thick ,so much so we left a sandwich. One scone each ,very thin and hard crust .Difficult to cut in half ,and one of them was grey,stodgy and undercooked inside. The advertisement for Afternoon Tea states clotted cream with scones,we were presented with a runny cream heavily flavoured with vanilla.Yuck ! We did mention to member of staff about raw scone ,but it was just taken away. Not offered any tea or coffee yet it states unlimited tea and coffee. Very ,very disappointing.Will not return

Food closed at 2pm but they pulled out the stops and fed 10 of us. Exceptionally good food, nice and hot and in good time. We had a variety of items if the menu and it was all fantasticly tasty. My hat off to the chefs. Thank you

Just back from a wonderful overnight stay at The Winning Post with friends. We enjoyed a delicious evening meal in the pub's dining area and were able to choose from an extensive and appetising menu. The pub had a great atmosphere and we enjoyed our drinks. We stayed in some very spacious and comfortable bedrooms, the bed helped us all have a great night's sleep and the shower was hot, powerful and roomy. The next morning We enjoyed a hearty breakfast with a great vegetarian option and were then in a prime position to explore the royal parks.

The perfect place for a weekend away with friends, within easy reach of Windsor. Lovely bedrooms, great service and fabulous food.

What a fabulous find! Lovely pub, great food, excellent overnight accommodation. Would higjly recommend.

We booked dinner here for our parents 50th wedding anniversary. The food was generally good and the staff were excellent. Great atmosphere and I would recommend for a nice meal out, somehere fun and relaxed but also a bit of a special vibe to it.

We called in for a quick drink as we had to waste a couple of hours before an appointment. Two ladies working at the bar had no interest in engaging in any light conversation, but preferred to talk to each other. I ordered a chicken sandwich, some barbecue belly pork bites, two pints of Pepsi Max and we were charged £32.00. Definitely a bit pricey in my view. The food was however good and nicely prepared and served, but I couldn’t get out of my mind that the two cokes must have cost around £10. It’s a nice pub, plenty of outdoor seating and in a quiet location.

Very accommodating staff, lovely garden and food was great. Lovely place to take the family or for a date night. Lots of cosy seats inside!

Excellent lunch with friends and service staff most helpful. The modernisation of the pub has improved it no end and it will become a regular haunt going forward

Went to the winning post for Sunday lunch with a friend. Food was very nice. Served by the lovely Tilly who couldn’t do enough for us. Will definitely be returning.

We booked a stay at The Winning Post as we were visiting Windsor Castle. We were not disappointed. A beautiful quirky place with amazing decor and lovely food. Great staff. Highly recommend.

We hadn't been to the Winning Post since it's refurbishment, but were really pleasantly surprised. What a hidden gem. Atmosphere was buzzy, service was attentive and fast, thank you Lola and team. My wife had a lovely birthday lunch with the family, food was of a high standard and plentiful. The Roast Yorkshires were HUGE!!! Gardens are really well kept. I'd highly recommend the Winning Post for any occasion.

Revamped and excellent! Our third visit in a month, staff are bubbly and efficient, food is excellent and great cocktails, lemon meringue tart is out of this world! I had the lemon sole which was so succulent, Izzy served us and was fun and on the ball, a credit to the restaurant! Not the cheapest meal but thoroughly enjoyable. Will be back many times!

Beautiful pub with amazing service. Always stay here when visiting friends, the new renovations to the pub is incredible and would recommend visiting. The food is always great can’t wait to come back.

We had a lovely evening at The Winning Post where we met up with some local friends and also some that we had not seen for over a year all the way from Arizona! From the moment we stepped inside Yasmin made us feel very...

great lunch, sandwiches were so good! pub had a great atmosphere and a great bar tender called max.

I've been visiting The Winning Post for years to eat, both before and after the recent refurbishment. The food, especially since the beginning of 2023, has been consistently excellent. The staff are attentive and polite (thank you, Yasmin, who looked after us last night). The...

Outstanding place, food & the staff. What a great find, promise I will definitely be going back best place I’ve stayed by far. The place was about 10 minutes out of Windsor which was ideal very peaceful and quiet. The Winning Post was spotless the...

It was terrible, from the moment we ordered 5 drinks at the bar for £38 (3 pints of Peroni, 1/2 larger Shandy, glass of house wine and a bottle of tap water) and got charged £5 for the bottle of tap water to the meal...

A long awaited get together spoilt by the dreadful food, terrible service and lack of atmosphere. We were one of the only tables sitting inside with a handful outside! Such a shame fir a pub that used to be our go to for food, welcome...

We stayed for three nights with our dog, in a well appointed family room. We found the staff to be very attentive and friendly. We were greeted on our arrival by Simon who is the manager there, who showed us to our room which had...

Family dinner crossing 3 generations and catering for peanut & gluten allergies : amazing menu and food quality : staff are awesome and confident, we were superbly looked after and left wishing we could have stayed longer!! Will defo be back!!

We stayed here for 1 night. The staff are very friendly and attentive, the food (Sunday roast) was superb. Our room was a bit small and a bit tired. Plaster around French door was cipped off, the shower was not good (not very powerful). In...

Sadly I have to agree with the other reviews that the blond guy behind the bar is incredibly rude and arrogant. A real problem for this pub. Ignored me for 5 minutes whilst waiting to get drinks, was throwing glasses around trying to make cocktails...

Food was fantastic, staff were really friendly and cost was good value for money. The room was clean and well equipped. Great location to visit Windsor too and a really quiet little spot itself. Only down side was the room was not sound proof at...

Advised by local of area Bengie to do lunch before racing at Ascot ..had excellent 👌 tuna dish which was top drawer as food goes … the service from the team as told was totally 💯 and on point…oh they have rooms must try on...

A bit of a mixed one.. + Great location + Food was delicious, roast in particular, clean plates all around + Great cocktails - Really not family friendly pub! Not a single high chair. When I spoke to the waitress she said they haven't had...

So much promise… the website looked great, the menu was varied, but what a let down. High hopes but So disappointed . The Thai crispy beef salad with chilles…. Had no chilles and the beef - not Thai nor crispy… the strips off beef that...

From the very start this restaurant was a great disappointment I drove from central London to meet a friend for Sunday lunch….! Previously Called the cottage which was always superb Food service was really poor, we complained & the staff were not interested I eat...

The quality of service at The Winning Post is high quality, friendly and discreet. Starting in the bar, wonderful Meantime IPA and bar staff friendly, helpful and professional. The ambience is relaxing and surroundings are fantastic. We moved to restaurant tables outside at back and...

The food was lovely and the staff was very nice and helgen, especially Max!! Was very happy with out visit.

Max’s favourite colour is green, he also has an amazing party trick - just ask him. 100% would recommend the winning post.

A very nice resturant with great food, we have been there before but today was extra nice since we loved our waiter Max who made our experience so much better, great service!

Had a business dinner with 10 of us here the other night. We were looked after by Max who was very attentive and engaging. Food was fantastic, i had the prime burger which was delightful! Overall great evening and would come again!

Had the T-Bone steak from here and it was 10/10. Special shout-out to Max at the bar he was so friendly and made me and my girlfriend laugh every time we came up to get a drink. Great customer service, overall great experience!

The food was amazing with a lovely ambiance. Max, our waiter, made the whole experience even better, he was very attentive and charming.

Just a really nice pub overall. Had a very long stressful day and came in just for a couple of drinks. I had a long chat with Max behind the bar, he was a lovely chap. Just let me ramble at him and provided a...

Went to the winning post for a few drinks with my friends on a Saturday evening. The place had a great, busy and friendly vibe. Top marks for the barman who served us, Max his name was. Cheeky chappy but gave us great service and...

Great Pub!! Very cozy Resturant, excellent food and service, extra Thanks to the very charming server Max!! 😍

Always had a great time at this pub and enjoy eating here with friends who live locally (I come from London for visits). The food, drinks, space and service is excellent and Leo was an amazing waiter throughout the evening - attentive, friendly, knowledgeable when...

Leo was fantastic, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was just right. Thanks for a great evening. We will be back!!!

Lovely pub! The food was delicious and the service from our waiter Leo was fantastic! Would recommend.

Roast came up in five minutes. Had obviously been cooked and warmed up. The vegetables were mush, hard roast potatoes, beef okay. Very disappointing for £21.50. Even more so having had a rubbish lunch. Complained but no recompense.

My family loves this pub amazing staff and a lovely welcome.the food is absolutely superb.super homey feel and they are so welcoming our favourite place to eat breakfast lunch or dinner.the breakfasts are the best ever the people are so kind and lovely

I went in on the weekend for a date night with my boyfriend as our friends had recommended due to the ‘excellent service’. Our time there was very disappointing as it did not meet our expectations. There was a male blonde bar staff that served...

Went for a meal with my husband. This pub has really gone downhill. Staff were too busy chatting to each other to provide a decent level of service. Food quality was OK but nothing to write home about. Very disappointing to say the least.

Me and my girlfriends recently visited upon good recommendation from other girl friends who regularly visit. We were left disappointed by the quality of service and quality of drinks that we received. Upon arriving at the bar we were 'greeted' by a sullen looking bartender...

Excellent experience and I am a very critical person. Ignore the previous negative review - must be a jealous competitor. Portions are very good - plenty to eat and prices as you would expect - it is not cheap to eat out anywhere these days....

Place is going downhill so fast i'm pretty certain this time next year it will close. The service in the dining area/pub is all fake smiles and pretentious nonsense. The food is inconsistent. The outside area is filthy with cigarette butts everywhere. The staff hide...

First time I had been to this pub in many years and was delighted with the friendly atmosphere and good service. There was a good selection of beers etc and the restaurant area is set away from the bar. There was a great selection of...

Good food, great service in a friendly atmospheric old pub. Menu has something for everyone. Very welcoming and attentive staff. Dog friendly. Will visit again soon

Portions are not small, they’re minuscule. Ordered a ‘small’ plate of vegan oyster mushrooms. I was served 3 mushroom stalks. The chefs are spending too much time dressing the plate rather than putting anything substantial on the plate. Ordered a side of greens for £4.50…...

Best country pub ever! Absolutely love it here! The locals at the bar and the service from the incredible staff really make this place what it is. Recently refurbished its big list a bit of its charm! Simon the GM is truly wonderful and nothing...

Atmosphere was good , staff good, availability of table that was booked for 8pm very poor. Quality of food which took a long time was very average. Not impressed at all.

Lovely quirky atmospheric pub, in idyllic location. Chose to go here after reading a muddy stiletto article and wasn't disappointed. The staff were very friendly and attentive, service was quick - the food came five minutes after we ordered! The portions were plentiful, and the...

Loved our weekend stay at the Winning Post. The room (12) was fabulous and had its own private courtyard which would be perfect in the warmer weather. The room was spacious and well equipped, the massive bed was so comfortable for a perfect nights sleep....

Went for Sunday lunch to celebrate my 60 birthday We haven’t been here since it was known as The Cottage Inn so took a chance & we were most certainly not disappointed. Between us we had the roast pork, roast beef & chicken & all...

We visited to celebrate a friends birthday and were very happy with the experience. We last visited in 2010 when it was The Cottage Inn and the layout has changed a lot. We had various starters, mains and desserts and all were tasty and enjoyable....

Victoria & myself stayed unfortunately for only one night at this hidden Gem ...Tracey took care of us in the Restaurant ,lovey lady with great banter & service....highly recommended Venue , retuning real soon!!!

We went on Boxing Day. We had the set menu and I thought it was excellent. The food was definitely a step up from ´pub food’. It was beautifully presented and very tasty. Service was friendly and efficient.

I booked the Winning Post as prior to the refurb had many fabulous meals. However, on this occasion we were disappointed with the food and in particular the service. The waitress wasn’t particularly friendly and welcoming - barely smiled. Once we ordered the meals took...

We spent one night at The Winning Post and were very impressed by everything. We had a lovely room in the new buildings at the front of the main pub / restaurant. It was well appointed and very clean and comfortable. We ate in the...

The other reviews must be bought or from friends, we can't explain it otherwise. We stayed at the Comfy Double. It was shabby, unkempt and dirty. There was no sign of renovation. Dust, mould, slime everywhere (e.g. in the broken coffee machine), crushed insects on...

We spent a fantastic and leisurely afternoon catching up with old friends whilst eating here. The food was great quality and copious with an excellent selection but the service was second to none. Tracy was fantastic - she kept us entertained and topped up with...

We came for Sunday lunch and just wow! From the moment we walked in the staff we friendly and welcoming. We were sat in the older part of the pub which had fab character. The only downfall was they don't have any highchairs so I'd...

This was our first visit in a couple of years, and we had a very pleasant afternoon. The food was really good, tasty, wholesome. Newly refurbished interior is nice and bright, and we felt very comfortable. Staff were welcoming and pleasant, especially our lovely waitress...

Stayed two nights and had two amazing meals. Would highly recommend. Staff lovely Beds comfy Rooms cosy It’s not often you stay somewhere and feel right at home. This is that place

Literally found out that this was open and managed to get a table of 6 for Sunday evening! One of my best decisions wow place looks amazing! Very warm welcome staff are really lovely very friendly and helpful. Great round table and decor and tables...

First time here since the re-furb. It’s so warm and welcoming. The decor is fantastic and the staff are all so lovely. We all had the roast and it is the best roast dinner we’ve had in a long while! You know I’m happy with...

What a fantastic job the owners have done with the renovations. The decor is fabulous. We loved the new outside seating that has been created as well. The food was delicious - we had the cod in white wine broth and the new veggie burger....

I was slightly worried when I heard they were going to return this gorgeous old English country pub but when I visited a few days ago I was blown away! Absolutely love the new look! Bright, airy, stylish and still retaining the gorgeous old features...

We stayed for one night only as we were passing through the area. And it was an awesome find. The room was definitely quirky, but clean and comfortable. Though we thought it looked somewhat worn, we were told that the Hotel was closing down for...

We stayed here one night this week for Royal Ascot with my in-laws. Having stayed over and eaten one breakfast and two dinners, I feel like we had a pretty complete experience of The Winning Post. I understand we are a captive audience staying in...

Great Restaurant and great meal at the winning post. Our server, Jack was great, helped us all the way through. A credit to his and a credit to the Winning Post Will definitely be back soon, thanks again

Very dirty everywhere you look around, not hot water in the shower and every things on the room filling into piece. I would definitely not recommend this place. M

I visited the Winning Post two or three years ago for a birthday breakfast and it had been gorgeous, with beautifully laid tables (china, linenware, glassware etc). We booked online for Mothers' Day, and I was really looking forward to it. We arrived for our...

We visited here Xmas 20 and were amazed with service and food. A little different on our visit Feb 22 for my sons birthday. Service was slow. Tables were not clean and decor poor. Such a shame as from the outside it looks lovely! Has...

This pub used to be my favourite for Sunday lunch. Today's meal was awful. It arrived stone cold after a long delay. When it came back from being warmed up, it was definitely hot but horrible. Parnsips not even cooked, the roast beef like an...