The Royal Oak, Knowl Hill

I went to this pub recently as I was looking for a country pub with food for a place to go after work in the area. Couldn't have picked a better place - cracking proper pub with a bit of history but now in good hands and looks like it has been for a while. Food is good and the locals use it (says a lot) and there were three decent real ales on of which all were good. A great atmosphere with a good set of locals at the bar, the landlady (who is sadly leaving soon) is delightful and is a real positive factor in the place. She will be missed, I will return, do yourself a favour and give it a go. I don't give 9's for nothing!

24 Apr 2014 12:54

Pond House, Maidenhead

Quickly becoming my local while I'm in the Maidenhead area. Polite staff, good turnover of locals, sports TV, at least two real ales which are fine and the food is good - new menu just launched. A good mix of locals and travelling folk working in the area and everyone is made welcome. I think the gaffer does a good job and his staff are well trained and well versed as the food and the real ale. I would recommend it. Give it a try.

19 Mar 2014 07:45

The Crooked Billet, Maidenhead

As opposed to Half Man/Half Biscuit, this place is Half Pub/Half Curry house - quite literally split down the middle. The young girl serving on was polite and helpful and told me all about the place and the Indian serving staff pop through to check on anyone fancying to mix their drinks with a ruby murray. You can eat the food in either place, the pub or the restaurant side and indian people do frequent the place so that sens out its own message. I'll go again, worth a trip.

19 Mar 2014 07:41