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Waterside Inn

100/100 (2975 ratings)

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Sea Bass

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Duo of Seasonal Game with a Jerusalem Artichoke Subric

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Venison in Pastry Crust

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"What can I say about this amazing restaurant! From the moment we arrived... the service from all the staff was impeccable. Warm, friendly,..."

Jennifer Gostling

"One of the best meals we have had to date. We have eaten at other 1, 2 and 3 Michellin Star restaurants and this one really does stand out from the..."

Amy Kingston

"I felt privileged to eat at this restaurant the service, food was better than excellent nothing was to much for the dtaffa couple of us wanted smoked..."

Harvey Kaye

"Impeccable but friendly service. Food was as good as expected especially the starter and the dessert. We had a view of the river for most of the meal..."

Bernice Rawlings

"We stayed Saturday 10th January 2018 and we had the best of times ! Everything from the food, accommodation and especially the Waterside Inn Team..."

Steven Robson

"What a delight ~ from arrival to departure everything ran smoothly. We came with two children and their partners and we all agreed it was the most..."

Geraldine Cosgrove

"We were at The Waterside to celebrate my sister in laws birthday, flew down from Scotland especially and the dining experience was outstanding, and..."

Gail Allan

"Amazing from start to finish, the food, the staff, second to none! The highlight taking my son into the kitchen to make his own dessert - an..."

Lisa Ford

"Awesome food and exceptional service. Thanks to Nick for taking extra special care of us. He claimed only to have been there a few weeks but you..."

Mark Rutherford

"Fabulous mouth watering culinary delights scollops & Octopus starter Roast lamb main course, selection of deserts as couldn't make my mind up..."

Karen Allen

"Food was amazing, tried the taster menu and we came away feeling pleasantly full. Amazing flavours, very fresh. The staff were very polite and..."

Jennifer Russell

"Superb venue, from the minute we arrived - chauffeur parking , to the food, service, staff, atmosphere .....top marks..."

Dawn Fenton

"Excellent food, impeccable service and a wonderful location. Made even better by meeting Alain after his service, what a thoroughly nice gentleman. ..."

WJ Cook

"We ate at the restaurant twice in 1985 and 1986. One of our fondest memories now. I can no longer recall the menu, but I vividly recall the arabic..."

Philip Cusick

"The Waterside Inn at Bray, Berkshire is the only restaurant in the UK to have held 3 Michelin stars since 1985. The restaurant was opened by Albert..."

Sue McDonald, Truly Scrumptious

"The advanced booking and eager wait was worth every morsel of food that passed my lips. What a treat to experience such an incredible restaurant...."

Megan Thomas

"Amazing dining experience. Had decent chicken wings, nachos and buttload of fries. Amazing cocktails such as Godfather, cinnamon fireball and ciders..."

David Orlando Da Costa

"I usually am apprehensive about visiting hotel restaurants. They managed to be consistently underwhelming. After all, the logic seems to be if..."

Quiet Eating

"Yum! We had the degustation and all the courses were very well made and tasty especially the duck which seemed like it was their specialty. The view..."

Sarahtt

"This is a superfluous review. All has been said before. Simply superb and everything a 3 start should be. Welcoming, professional and superb food...."

Mike B

"I’ve been looking forward to writing this Throwback Thursday for a while, and now I’m finally getting round to it. Early in 2013, Tim treated the..."

Got To Be Gourmet

"Feeling homy. Having to celebrate our financial past year, I decided to indulge my staff to a very nice lunch in the kind of restaurant they are not..."

Stephen

"Another superb lunch at the waterside inn with the most attentive service...."

Rob Fellows

"Amazing. Food, Service were all amazing. Well worth every..."

Jamstar

"Ar$e puckeringly expensive. Decor is opulent, service is attentive yet inconspicuous. Food is cooked and served perfectly, and you are showered with..."

A Fat Bloke

"Great place. The view at this restaurant is beautiful. Before the meal we were taken out on to the deck that looks out onto the water and it is very..."

Gideon Foley

"The Waterside Inn: Stunning Dover Sole with stunning “vin jaune” sauce (11/10, best dish of the night and best Sole I’ve ever..."

FoodiesontheProwl

"To sum up then. The food is of the highest quality. Tradition here is everywhere and everything and you cannot fail to notice the level of detail..."

Epipponimus

"I’m not sure if you’re allowed to eat here under the age of 50. Other than Oslo Court, it’s the most oldie-friendly place I’ve been to in..."

The Food Judge

"I went there for lunch with my hubby the day after our wedding :)of course... we have to go for the best of the best :pso here we are :)..."

Mel

"I found the food at The Waterside Inn in Bray to be quite conventional, fairly typical french haute..."

No Expert

"Here are the facts: There are only three restaurants in the UK bearing three Michelin stars (out of 72 restaurants in the world); Waterside Inn is..."

Pig Pig's Corner

"If there is a better restaurant anywhere then I would love to arrange a visit. The welcome, the service are both exceptional. (With special thanks..."

Robert Swain

"Four of us enjoyed the tasting menu on what was a perfect summer evening. The evening started with a drink on the waterside terrace watching boats..."

Gerard McSharry

"I was treated to a memorable birthday dinner here. We had the tasty menu for the whole table. Every dish was exquisite and tasted great. The service..."

G C

"It has held 3 Michelin Stars continuously for over 30 years for a reason - the food is wonderful, the ambience and river view is beautiful, and the..."

Jamlar

"Most incredible dining experience I have ever had! The service was absolutely wonderful and the staff was so amazing and friendly. Every bit of food..."

Daria Poma Kostik

"“Definitely Worth the 3 Michelin Stars” It is no coincidence that a great meal is expected in this breathtaking property. The gardens and works..."

Chef. Gianfranco Chiarini

"I went there for lunch after a long walk from Windsor!! I am not sure what was the best: the location, the service or the food!! I guess that the..."

Yamil Dutra

"Excellent, some of the best food I have ever eaten. Staff very good, attentive but with friendly chat, not stuffy. It's pricey, but worth it, for..."

Emmo 72

"Marlene and staff were able to accomodate a small gathering for a joint mother and daughter intimate funeral service and meal afterwards..The food..."

SloppyFingers

"Lovely experience. Great friendly staff, lovely rooms, and fantastic food. Rather expensive but if you can afford it for a special occasion, well..."

Glen Cattermole

"Amazing restaurant with fantastic service. Great setting. Pricey but it has 3 Michelin stars. The food is..."

Lance McCarthy

"We stayed and ate at The Waterside Inn over the Easter weekend April 2023. It was without a doubt the perfect stay. Treated like a king (or queen!)..."

Chris W

"Incredible food (naturally…), super friendly staff (very personal!), insane location next to the river… what an experience. 3 Michelin Stars for..."

Simon Schnorpfeil

"Beautifully located place, great service, very accommodating staff and great food! Love going there for the Sunday morning..."

Agata Kusmierek

"Thank you to all in service for a wonderful birthday lunch yesterday. I had a fantastic day. Thanks to Michael Trenga Bon voyage and Dean..."

Nicky Holmes

"An exquisite lunch experience with great service in an art deco style themed ambiance. Loved the fact that I could sit next to my husband and enjoy..."

Hardeep Parmar

"The tasting menu was excellent, particularly the Scallops. Fabulous service from all of the..."

Julian Kingston-Smith

"OMG...just the best location, AA1***** Food stunning and staff magic. BUT it's not a benefit for one's bank account!!.....still a superb..."

Steve Harwood

"Enjoyed a fantastic lunch on Sunday. The service is excellent and the food is simply divine. If you travel by car they have valet parking which is..."

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The Crown At Bray

79/100 (2433 ratings)

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"Amazing match to marry food science and old English pub atmosphere. I felt some lovely smoke from the fire place, stroked all the local cockapoo pups..."

Johanna Hansen

"The place where pub and Michelin star food meets. Great friendly staff, totally recommend - already have been 3 times, planning now the next visit..."

Meggie Filipova

"Sunday 27th May 18. My daughter, son-in-law and I had a wonderful time there yesterday. We ate lunch in the pretty courtyard, all very good, along..."

Lynn Kowalska

"Gorgeous food- every thing we ordered (3 courses) was delicious! Best steak ive ever had. Would 100% recommend. Lovely atmosphere with fire and..."

Karen Norman-Tomlinson

"We went here as part of my Birthday treat and i have to say from start to finish it was fab . We entered the Crown and was made very welcome and..."

Judy Whiting

"I had been recommended here by a few friends and I have to say I was not disappointed. Excellent food and the staff were lovely. I celebrated my..."

Dakota-Jade Myers

"What a little jewel this pub is. Welcoming attentive staff and friendly locals makes this one a must do. Of course Hestons menue from the teo..."

Pixie Aldridge

"Went there for the Sunday Roast and wow was it worth it! The beef was tender and perfectly cooked. The potato's were the perfect constancy. The..."

Dave Cotterell

"First visit to The Crown after living in the area for 26 years, amazed, lovely garden, Devine burger and friendly welcoming staff, can't wait to..."

Helen Povey

"Never ever have any disappointment from customer services to quality of food. So lucky to be our local restaurant. My guests from abroad loved it for..."

Elaine Yue

"Best fish and chips ever. CO2 in the batter makes amazing tall, light, and crispy crunchiness. I also hate mushy peas. Except for Hestons. I want..."

Steve Champire

"I love everything about this pub! It oozes 16th century charm and has bags of warm, friendly character - exactly as a local pub should be. The food..."

Jessica Heslop

"I can’t not wait to come back! I had the best fish ‘n’ chips I’ve ever tasted, and can I please get the recipe to the braised red cabbage!?..."

Kristina Dunn

"It never lets you down. Great food, cosy pub, good staff. It's become our family..."

Nicole Ter Horst

"Was absolutely amazing we stopped off for lunch as we were staying at the Oakley court Hotel Windsor and decided to try as it looked very quaint we..."

Pauline Jimmy O'hara Hannington

"Fantastic staff, friendly atmosphere and amazing..."

Sarah Eggleton

"We had a table booked for 12, but due to traffic we arrived an hour late. My daughter checked if we could still have lunch and has we had an..."

Angie Cadden

"Fantastic, they even had soft herring roe on toast as a starter which I've never seen served anywhere before, plus amazing stone bass and to top..."

Nicola Philbin

"Beautiful food, great service and a place we definetely will be back..."

Dorthe Fladholt Nielsen

"Beautiful food with superb service - a "proper" gastro pub. Expect nothing less of Heston!..."

Andy Fourie

"A fantastic place made very welcome food absolutely..."

Richard Higgins

"Birthday lunch & truly wonderful. Glass of bubbles whilst we chose & had celeriac soup (so gorgeous), belly of lamb (divine) & chocolate parfait with..."

Leigh Quigg

"awesome bar experience me and my friends had... it was one of my best day of my life.... so good experience ... the vibe,feeling,atmosphere ......"

Rakni

"A restaurant by Heston Blumenthal, of course the food was going to be great. The third of his restaurants in Bray, this is more the ‘casual pub’..."

Lisa Reynolds

"Decided to drop in for a meal with an old friend at this famed establishment by Heston Blumenthal. Looks like a really old place with lots of wood,..."

Gaurav Tamotia

"Ok. It isn't The Fat Duck, but is owned by Heston and I was expecting to be blown away. The location is lovely and is a centuries old coaching inn..."

Mike B

"When it was announced that Heston would be taking over the Crown, it was met with some degree of resistance by the local community as this was he..."

Gen.u.ine.ness

"Very Good!. We were staying in Bray and visited The Crown several times for drinks and dinner.Great food, good service and a nice outdoor dining..."

Shany

"Heston + Bray = Delicious food, yet still at very reasonable prices. We visited the Crown at Bray at 18.30 on a Saturday, on the off-chance of..."

Collywobble

"...I simply couldn’t help but peruse the menu as I walked past, a string of four words beckoning like beacons to a seat at The Crown. Ever the..."

Michael U.

"But in terms of general enjoyment of the food, I’m a simple girl at heart and love a good pub..."

Yeebot

"Beautiful pub with huge garden and nice courtyard. Amazingly friendly service. Brown bread with crispy, seeded crust (and foamed butter) was..."

Michael S

"Nice pub in Bray. Have an outside beer garden at the back through a courtyard type thing. Recommend going outside when weather is nice. Food was good..."

Tarun Yadav

"Interesting old pub dating back to 1380, making it the oldest building in the village. Nice selection of beers with plenty of seating inside and..."

William Mahy

"The Australian in-laws loved the experience. The photos and decor is great, love the exposed beams. Food is good but it is getting expensive for a..."

Amanda Young

"We were a group of 10. A very old and charming place. The service was quite nice and in a perfect speed. Never had to look for waiters, they appeared..."

Joerg Hufschmid

"Fantastic garden, very helpful and welcoming staff, food was lovely but the main was very small. Four of us ordered the same meal as it looked..."

Mike Silvey

"We were looking for a nice pub to have dinner and we found this as we were nearby. Classic, nice ambience and traditional except the Fish & Chips. I..."

Jenny Racławicki (jennyfromtheblock)

"Very tasty, good beer, veg portions are good. The lamb was divine, felt that the starters should have been better for the price. Or a bit cheaper ..."

Duncan Atkinson

"Our party of 7 chose various meals although not all of them are listed on this page. All meals were very tasty, piping hot and beautifully..."

Lynne Griffiths

"Fantastic little find this was, a real old traditional style pub with extremely low ceilings, a truly fabulous atmosphere, we enjoyed a three course..."

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