The Angel
Bath Road
Woolhampton
Berkshire
RG7 5RT
United Kingdom
Tel: 0118 9713307
Positioned on the A4 Old Bath Road near Woolhampton West Berkshire, the Angel is a very stylish inn that combines elements of village pub, brasserie and restaurant to good effect. It serves a variety of award-winning dishes, from snacks and sandwiches to substantial evening meals, and has a warm, friendly atmosphere.
The Crab at Chieveley
Wantage Road
Chievely
Berkshire
RG20 8UE
United Kingdom
Tel: 01635 247550
The Crab at Chieveley, near junction 13 of the M4 in West Berkshire, has established a strong reputation as a gastro-pub with great charm. There are three main rooms: bar, brasserie and dining room; all are pleasant settings in which to enjoy an impressive selection of dishes. The menu has a strong bias towards seafood.
The Fat Duck
High Street
Bray
Berkshire
SL6 2AQ
United Kingdom
Tel: 01628 580333
The Fat Duck in Bray-on-Thames near Maidenhead is as much of a centre for culinary research as it is a restaurant. One of just four UK restaurants with three Michelin stars, the Fat Duck offers an eclectic selection of cutting edge – and often bizarre – cuisine that continues to push back the boundaries of cooking.
Hare Restaurant
Lambourn Woods
Hungerford
Berkshire
RG17 7SD
United Kingdom
Tel: 01488 71386
The Hare Restaurant at the Hare and Hounds in Lambourn was formerly a traditional village inn, and has been converted to this stylish little restaurant. It serves an eclectic array of contemporary cuisine in pleasant and comfortable surroundings.
Hind’s Head
Wasing Lane
Aldermaston
Berkshire
RG7 4LX
United Kingdom
Tel: 01189 712194
The Hind’s Head is set in the centre of Aldermaston village in a beautiful building with grounds that feature a garden and a car park. Formerly a brewery, parts of the pub and restaurant date back as far as the 1650s; there are 17 bedrooms to be used overnight.
L’Ortolan
Church Lane
Shinfield
Berkshire
RG2 9BY
United Kingdom
Tel: 0118 9888500
L’Ortolan is another of Berkshire’s famous restaurants; the ivy clad former vicarage resides in Shinfield, to the south of Reading. The Michelin Star award-winning chef crafts an assortment of astonishing dishes, which are served with style in chic, contemporary surroundings.
The Royal Oak
The Square
Yattendon
Berkshire
RG18 0UF
United Kingdom
Tel: 01635 201325
The Royal Oak is a handsome former coaching inn, dating in parts from the 17th century, in the peaceful Berkshire village of Yattendon. It is an atmospheric setting in which to enjoy an interesting selection of classic and contemporary dishes, complemented by a good choice of wines.