The best restaurants in Sonning Common South Oxfordshire South East

What isn't to love about this jewel of a pub, without the exception of some of the local roads that is? We found this gem of an establishment a while back when a booking at a nearby pub had to be cancelled and they recommended the Red Lion. On our latest visit, we met up with relatives from Battersea for lunch on a cold, very wet Saturday lunchtime, weather courtesy of Storm Bert. From the minute we walked through the door, we were greeted by the welcoming landlord and members of his team. Being dog friendly, as soon as we were seated at our table, our accompanying Golden Doodle summer was treated to a bowl of water and even some doggie snacks from the bar. The was a good choice of real ales from the bar and the menu, was usefully concise and yet loaded with lovely dishes to tempt us. By coincidence, we all, one by one ordered the fish and chips and our post meal comments varied from "brilliant" to the "best I've had for years". Service throughout the meal was attentive, polite and so friendly. And to top it all, the bill was very reasonable considering the quality of the food, beer in fact the whole experience. I note that their website states: " Everything we do at The Red Lion is evaluated through the lens of asking ourselves whether or not it'll make people return". Well they certainly knocked that one out of the park for us, we'll be returning as soon as we can and we live over 100 miles away(!). If a two hundred mile round trip for lunch isn't a recommendation, I don't know what is!

We visited to celebrate the Diamond Wedding Anniversary of my parents-in-law as a party of eleven. Everyone loved the decor of the Greyhound and the service and food were faultless - excellent in fact. Nice relaxed atmosphere, busy without feeling cramped or forgotten and perfect for groups of all sizes. Thoroughly recommend.

Popped in off the cuff Had roast dinner which was restaurant standard and very reasonably priced everything had attention to detail all fresh and home made I can honestly say it exceeded all expections. I recommend this welcoming and friendly public house service was top notch gr ea t selection of drinks Lovely garden and parking out the front. Mick and Claire you have a fantastic public house your communicate lucky to have you.

Turned up for Sunday lunch at 12:30 to be told (after we’d paid for our drinks) that the kitchen is small and we wouldn’t be able to have any food for 2 hours (despite the fact there were hardly more than a handful of people before us). We weren’t the only disappointed customers as two other families left without ordering too. For a place that advertises their food so prominently out front (‘Sunday Lunch 12-4’) they really need to get their act together. Waitress sarcastically chirped “bye!” when we walked out. Useless and rude.

The fish and chip here are great ❤️👍

Good food and service only made better if they offered delivery.

Es la primera vez que ordeno una comida para llevar de este restaurante. Muy decepcionado. Como cuando abrí, encontré un pelo negro largo en mi pollo con mantequilla. 17 / 12 / 24 Todavía me lleno enfermo hoy. Después de algunas idas y venidas por teléfono explicando cuáles eran mis preocupaciones / quejas. Y no llegar a ninguna parte. Les dije que pondría esto en el puesto de asesor de viajes. Luego me preguntaron qué quería hacer. Me ofrecieron reemplazar mi comida. Lo cual fue un paso en la dirección correcta. Sin embargo, al mencionar tal vez debería ofrecer comida de reemplazo completa con reembolso completo del pago. Ya que esto no era aceptable. Me dijeron que no podía hacer eso y sabes cuántos platos se hacen en un día. Y preguntar y decir que estaba poniendo esto en viaje asesor era chantaje y que habían estado operando durante años. Tal vez entonces su PPE debería ser investigado y reciclaje de los miembros del personal. A esa hora eran casi las 9 de la noche y aún no estaba completamente resuelto. Así que acepté la oferta de la comida de reemplazo. Como un reembolso completo en mi comida no se vería hasta el viernes cuando el gerente fue el siguiente en entrar. A lo que reemplazaron toda la comida, que no solo incluía mi comida, también el curry de otra persona y arroz y hongos al ajo. Lo cual no pedí. Como su comida no estaba contaminada. Lamentablemente en el viaje de 5 minutos a casa. El curry estaba tibio. Así que terminó en la papelera. Sé que estas cosas pasan dentro de una cocina. Sin embargo, es cómo manejas estas situaciones cuando surgen. Ofrecer un reemplazo realmente no es lo suficientemente bueno. Como me has dejado sintiéndome enfermo. Más tiempo añadido en tener que salir de nuevo y recoger.

Very nice very good amazing place to be

Had a really lovely meal. The food was great and beautifully presented. The staff were really helpful and friendly. We were there at Sunday lunchtime, three had the roast, two had sea bass. All were very tasty and cooked to perfection. Thank you Tommy.

I was looking for a spot to eat while I waited to pick up my daughter from a party. I was lucky enough to stumble across The Greyhound. What a lovely, welcoming team, charming local diners and delicious burger. If you are in the area I would highly recommend this spot for a really great all round experience. Thank you to the team.

I had coffee at the Herb Garden today and developed a nasty cough whilst I was there. A member of staff brought me a glass of water (she obviously heard me coughing) without my asking. I was impressed; she went beyond the call of service. Thankyou! Gold stars all round. Coffee and scone delicious too!

Lovely little establishment had lunch with the children the staff were very accomadating and attentive lovely food and a fair price would definitely recommend.i now visit most mornings.