The best restaurants serving British food in Marlow North and West Wycombe South East

Delicious, and really well balanced flavours. Will be back soon

10/10 for service and food this evening at the britannia marlow. Exceptional service from Natalie, making the extra efforts to cater for our requests, continuously with a smile. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. Will definately be back and recommend to others.

My friend took me to the restaurant for a special birthday. I ordered pizza it was amazing not too stodgy and very light but filling. Can’t remember what my friend ordered but she liked it too. The lady that took our order was very attentive her name was Kelly there was another waitress that checked to see if everything was ok. It was a busy night there were two big tables next to us but we didn’t feel intimidated and were well looked after. Thank you for a lovely evening to remember for my birthday x Ps dessert was fantastic

A Masterclass in Mediocrity: A Cautionary Tale from The Hand of Flowers We recently visited The Hand of Flowers in Marlow to celebrate my partner’s 60th birthday — a milestone occasion that we had hoped to mark with something truly special. What we received instead was an experience so deeply underwhelming, so bereft of imagination, and so riddled with pretension that it left us questioning whether the Tom Kerridge brand has simply become a machine for monetising celebrity rather than delivering quality. Let’s start with the menu. (Which we had to read from a tablet as the can’t afford to write out on proper menu cards) We chose a three-course set menu. However, with just two choices per course is not fine dining — it’s a lazy offering dressed up in self-importance. The fact that both the stater & the mains involved mini pastry pies speaks volumes about the lack of creativity coming out of the kitchen. A Michelin-starred establishment..? It felt more like a rudimentary pub lunch than the elevated cuisine you’d expect from a place bearing such accolades. Worse still, the quality of the food was shockingly poor. Overly rich, uninspired, and plated without any flair — it was culinary monotony at its most expensive. The dessert, if it can even be called that, was the final insult. Unmemorable, uninspired, and utterly joyless. It felt like something knocked up at the last minute, with no attention to detail or interest in delighting the diner. For a venue supposedly at the pinnacle of British pub dining, the lack of effort was staggering. But the food was only half the disaster. The service? Aloof and tinged with an arrogance that suggested we ought to be grateful simply to be seated there. One waiter snatched the napkin ring from the table with such haste and suspicion you’d think we were planning to pocket it. The overall attitude of the front-of-house team reeked of entitlement — as though the reputation of the restaurant absolved them from having to make any effort toward hospitality or warmth. The atmosphere was cold, the experience transactional, and the staff seemed entirely disinterested in whether guests were enjoying themselves. It’s hard to shake the sense that Tom Kerridge and his team are simply trading on his name — banking on the public’s goodwill and affection while delivering a product that’s light-years away from its marketing. If they think this is Michelin-star standard, they’re either deluded or laughing at the customers all the way to the bank. The truth is, there are thousands — yes, thousands — of countryside pubs across the UK serving better food, with more charm and genuine hospitality, at a fraction of the price. The Hand of Flowers is a case study in what happens when complacency meets commercial exploitation. It’s a rip-off wrapped in PR. To those considering booking, don’t. Save your money. Go somewhere that still cares about food, service, and customer experience. The Hand of Flowers is not that place. Tom Kerridge and his team should hang their heads in shame. They’ve forgotten what it means to earn loyalty — and more importantly, they’ve clearly stopped caring..

Where to start! This experience delivered on every level. We booked the Sunday package, an overnight stay in the Beautiful Mallard in Duck Terrace, dinner at the Coach, breakfast and lunch at The Hand & Flowers. We arrived and were driven to our room, what a beautiful spot, everything you need & a hot tub. Just off the High Street so perfect location for a wander. Also nod to the driver who was an absolute gent! We were booked into the Coach for 8:15pm and had the bar stools overlooking the kitchen/ pass & what a touch this was! In our opinion the perfect seats & the most amazing dining experience. The staff were faultless, Matthew sorted us out with an exceptional bottle of wine based on our preference as to what we'd usually order & it didn't disappoint. A Norfolk wine and my new favourite! Rich was on the pass and the interaction was spot on, great recommendations & a joy to watch the art of the craft in action- along with Zavo & Nico it was absolute perfection in the kitchen. The food- where do I start? 8 small plates and when I thought the next couldn't be any better they just kept on coming & exceeded any expectations we'd had. It was lovely to be able to ask the gents what they liked & what the favourites are & the recommended dishes were on point! I honestly wouldn't change a thing about our night at The Coach. The pirates are an absolute credit to the establishment & we are really grateful for the wonderful atmosphere they created. The Hand & Flowers was also an absolute delight, breakfast was incredible, that bacon was without a doubt the best we've eaten! Lunch was just gorgeous, I had the soup and the trout and I'd happily eat those every day! Again the staff couldn't do enough, so attentive and welcoming! If you read a bad review I honestly don't understand why, from arriving to leaving we have had the best experience & would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for a treat! The Coach you have our hearts, what a way to kick off our break and finish off my husbands birthday celebrations!