Royal Oak, Maidenheadback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Is this still owned by Michael Parkinson I wonder?
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Despite it's outward appearance, this is a very expensive celebrity hangout Michelin starred restaurant. Don't go in for a quiet drink during peak times.
However, drinkers are if not warmly welcomed, tolerated. It's open all day although does not advertise this, so go in very late afternoon or early evening before 7.00 pm or after 9.00 pm when it's not heaving with diners. The London Pride is nearly always in tip top condition, which is a surprise for an upmarket restaurant. The staff are excellent and when not dealing with diners are chatty and friendly. The one or two locals who still venture in for a drink are always good company.
We have eaten there, very very expensive and the food although good is not worth the money, however saying that the usual clientiele of TV personalities, Hollywood film stars and Russian oligarchs with their body guards outside don't worry about the cost.
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The Royal Oak is now a Michelin starred restaurant (has been since early 2010) and it deserves it! If you like good food, I mean really good food, then try it out. You'll definitely have to book though.
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This isn't really a pub but a restuarant within the walls of what looks like a countryside boozer. Basically, if more than 6 people want to sit down and have a pint, forget it. Food is outstanding however but to be worthwhile for a visit, you do need to be eating and not popping in with the papers ready to settle down for a couple of ales.
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Cracking pub with good beer and excellent food - seriously good food.
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Lovely pint of London Pride and a good looking menu providing both bistro style and more traditional soup salad and sandwich.
Lots of references to Parky and his friends adorn the walls
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