SHIPLAKE
The Baskerville Station Road RG9 3NY 0118 940 3332 http://www.thebaskerville.com/
I have always liked the Baskerville but to be honest have not been there for quite a while. So on Easter Monday I drove the car to Shiplake Station and cycled back home to Henley. This meant that we could walk along the river to the Baskerville and then have the car to drive home. Despite it being a desperately cold Easter Monday the walk from Henley via Marsh Lock to Shiplake was lovely. The cold weather certainly enhanced the appetite! Being a real ale fan the Baskerville is a good place to visit as they have two of my favourite beers, Landlord from Timothy Taylor and Hoppit from Loddon Brewery. Also on tap was Doom Bar and London Pride. The pint of Landlord was quickly despatched. It looks like the front bar has had a makeover, and you can just go for a pint. The restaurant had a lot of bookings for the time that we arrived but we were quickly seated and dealt with. The Baskerville restaurant has a warm and friendly feel to it and the service was excellent. Also excellent was the food. With five of us dining I won't describe everything chosen but just to say that all five of us were delighted with our choices. Especially popular was the Scotch Egg starter, the Steak and Kidney Pie and the Chicken. This was the first day of the Baskerville's new Spring Menu. We really liked the Baskerville and would recommend a visit either for just a drink, snack or a full meal. Also noticed that they hold special village nights featuring a limited British menu with money off house wine. The Baskerville has an AA Special Dinnner Award. http://www.theaa.com/pubs/lower-shiplake-the-baskerville-arms-376118
The Plowden Arms Reading Road RG9 4BX 0118 940 2794 http://www.plowdenarmsshiplake.co.uk/
Under new tenants Matthew Woodley and Ruth Peters. They are serving old fashioned dishes such as a starter of Herrings in Oatmeal and a main course of Salt Cod, Bacon and Pease Pudding. Must get along there to try the food and feedback on here.
PLAYHATCH
Flowing Spring Reading Road RG4 9RB 0118 969 9878 http://www.theflowingspringpub.co.uk/directions.html
Now featured in CAMRA’s real ale guide and does serve a good pint of Fullers ESB. Interesting food menu but not eaten here yet.
Shoulder of Mutton Playhatch RG4 9QU 0118 947 3908 http://www.theshoulderplayhatch.co.uk/index.php
Like this pub for food and drink
The Crown Playhatch RG4 9QN 0118 947 2872 http://www.thecrown.co.uk/
BINFIELD HEATH
Orwells Shiplake Row RG9 4DP 0118 940 3673 http://www.orwellsatshiplake.co.uk/
Have eaten here twice now and think that the food and service are excellent. Ryan and Liam who run and cook have won 3 AA Rosettes. Their claim is to” take rural cooking and deliver a modern approach”
Bottle & Glass Harpsden Road RG9 4JT 01491 575755 http://www.brakspear.co.uk/our_pubs/pub_page/31/bottle-glass/
SONNING COMMON
Bird In Hand Peppard Road RG4 9NP 0118 972 3230 http://www.birdinhandsonningcommon.co.uk/
The Butchers Arms Blounts Court Road RG4 9RS 0118 972 1490 http://www.thebutchersarmspub.co.uk/
Hare & Hounds Woodlands Road RG4 9TE0118 972 2041 http://www.thehareandhounds.info/home.html
Daisy’s Coffee Shop The Herb Farm, Peppard Road RG4 9NJ 0118 972 3652 http://www.daisyscoffeeshop.com/
The Bay Trees 25 Woodlands Road RG4 9SJ0118 327 1128 http://www.thebaytrees.co.uk/
Vintage Tea and Coffee rooms. Treat yourself to a lovely cream tea.
KIDMORE END/GALLOWSTREE COMMON
The Reformation Horsepond Road RG4 9BP 0118 972 3126 http://www.thereformationpub.co.uk/index.html
The New Inn Chalkhouse Green Road RG4 9AU 0118 972 3115 http://www.thenewinnrestaurant.co.uk/index.php
Nakhon Thai Reading Road RG4 9HE 0118 972 3116 http://www.nakhonthai.co.uk/html_index.html
STOKE ROW
The Cherry Tree Stoke Row Road RG9 5QA01491 680430 http://www.thecherrytreeinn.co.uk/
Crooked Billet Newlands Lane RG9 5PU 01491 681048 http://www.thecrookedbillet.co.uk/
PEPPARD
The Unicorn Colmore Lane, Kingwood Common RG9 5LX 01491 628674 http://www.unicornkingwood.co.uk/
The Red Lion Peppard Common RG9 5LB 01491 628329 http://www.theredlionpeppard.co.uk/
The Greyhound Gallowstree Road RG9 5HT 0118 972 2227 http://awtrestaurants.com/the-greyhound/
Ruchetta Peppard Common RG9 5JU 01491 628343 /http://www.ruchetta.com/peppard
We have driven past Ruchetta many times and have always said that we must give it a try. So in February we did book a table. The first thing that we noticed when we arrived was how busy Ruchetta was. However we soon were seated and got a very friendly welcome. What we didn’t know was that we had booked for one of their popular music evenings. Ruchetta serves a traditional Italian menu very well. The food was excellent and despite being very busy the service was prompt. We enjoyed the food and would definitely visit again. Worth checking whether there is a music night or not as it was quite intrusive. We didn’t mind as the singer was covering lots of old favourites and everyone joined in.
ROTHERFIELD GREYS
The Malsters Rotherfield Greys RG9 4QD 01491 628400 http://www.maltsters.co.uk/
A favourite with us. Always a friendly welcome from Peter, Helen and their team. Food is of the welcoming sort and gets good reviews on Trip Advisor. Often have French food brought over by the Landlord.
WITHERIDGE HILL
The Rising Sun Witheridge Hill, Highmoor RG9 5PF 01491 640856 http://www.risingsunwitheridgehill.com/
CHECKENDON
The Black Horse A real ale favourite of mine serving West Berkshire Ales and a guest. No airs and graces here just a lovely rural setting and good beer. A real step back in to how a country pub used to be many decades ago. No food. Long may it continue!! On National Cycle Route 5 from Reading to Oxford.
Four Horseshoes http://www.fourhorseshoescheckendon.co.uk/
The Highway Man http://www.thehighwaymaninn-checkendon.co.uk/
NETTLEBED
The White Hart http://www.tmdining.co.uk/
The Field Kitchen http://www.thefieldkitchen-nettlebed.co.uk/
NUFFIELD The Crown http://www.crownnuffield.co.uk/
STREATLEY/GORING
The Bull Reading Road, Streatley RG8 9JJ 01491 872392 http://www.bullstreatley.com
John Barleycorn Manor Road, Goring RG8 9DP 01491 872509 http://www.thejohnbarleycornpub.co.uk/
Catherine Wheel Station Road, Goring RG8 9HB 01491 872379 http://www.catherinewheelgoring.co.uk
Masoom’s High Street, Goring RG8 9AT 01491 875078 http://www.masooms.co.uk/html/home_page.html
Swan Streatley RG8 9HR 01491 878800 http://www.swanatstreatley.co.uk/
Miller of Mansfield High Street, Goring RG8 9AW 01491 872829 http://www.millerofmansfield.com/
Pierreponts High Street, Goring RG8 9AB 01491 874464 http://www.pierrepontsgoring.co.uk/
Leatherne Bottel Goring RG8 0HS
http://www.leathernebottel.co.uk/
Perch & Pike The Street, South Stoke RG8 0JS 01491 872415 http://www.perchandpike.co.uk/
The Springs Wallingford Road, North Stoke OX10 6BE 01491 836687 http://www.thespringshotel.com/
WOODCOTE
Woody Nook Goring Road, Woodcote RG8 0SD 01491 680775 http://www.woodynookatwoodcote.co.uk/
The Red Lion
The Black Lion
WATLINGTON and VILLAGES
Fat Fox 13 Shirburn Street, Watlington OX49 5BU 01491 613040 http://www.thefatfoxinn.co.uk/
Carriers Arms
Chequers 58 Love Lane Watlington OX49 5RA 01491 612874 http://www.thechequerswatlington.co.uk/index.html
Run by Andy Stokes who used to manage the Stag & Huntsman at Hambleden
Lord Nelson Brightwell Baldwin, Watlington OX49 5NP 01491 612497 http://www.lordnelson-inn.co.uk/
Red Lion Britwell Salome, Watlington OX49 5LG 01491 613140 http://www.theredlionbritwellsalome.co.uk/
Half Moon Cuxham, Watlington OX49 5NF http://www.halfmooncuxham.co.uk/
CHRISTMAS COMMON
Fox & Hounds Christmas Common OX49 5HL 01491 612599 http://www.thetopfox.co.uk/
STONOR
The Quince Tree Stonor RG9 6HE 01491 639039 http://www.thequincetree.com/
The Crown at Pishill Pishill RG9 6HH 01491 638364 http://thecrowninnpishill.co.uk/
ASSENDON
Rainbow Middle Assendon RG9 6AU 01491 574879 http://www.rainbowinnhenley.co.uk/
Luscombes Lower Assendon RG9 6AH 01491 574157 http://www.luscombes.co.uk/home.php
Have always had great food and service at Luscombes. Recommended for fine dining.
MAIDENSGROVE
The Five Horseshoes Maidensgrove RG9 6EX 01491 641282 http://www.thefivehorseshoes.co.uk/
HAMBLEDEN VALLEY
Stag & Huntsman Hambleden RG9 6RP 0844 249 1144 http://www.thestagandhuntsman.co.uk/
Dog and Badger MedmenhamSL7 2HE 01491 571362 http://www.thedogandbadger.com/#1
Frog Skirmett RG9 6TG 01491 638996 http://www.thefrogatskirmett.co.uk/
Chequers Fingest RG9 6QD 01491 638335 http://www.chequersfingest.com/
Bull and Butcher Turville RG9 6QU 01491 638283 http://www.thebullandbutcher.com/
Danesfield House Hotel Henley Raod, Marlow SL7 2EY 01628 891010 http://www.danesfieldhouse.co.uk/
REMENHAM AND HURLEY
Black Boys Henley Road, Hurley SL6 5NQ 01628 824212 http://www.blackboysinn.co.uk/home
Olde Bell High Street, Hurley SL6 5LX 01628 825881 http://www.theoldebell.co.uk/
Rising Sun High Street, Hurley SL6 5LT 01628 825733 http://www.risingsunhurley.co.uk/
Red Lyon Henley Road, Hurley SL6 5LH 01628 823558 http://www.redlyon.co.uk/
Dew Drop Inn Honey Lane, Hurley 01628 824327 http://www.dewdrophurley.co.uk/home
Flower Pot Ferry Lane, Aston. RG9 3DG 01491 574721 http://www.brakspear.co.uk/our_pubs/pub_page/97/flower-pot/
WARGRAVE AREA
The St.George and Dragon High Street RG10 8HY 0118 940 4474 http://www.stgeorgeanddragon.co.uk/
The Bull High Street RG10 8EP 08432 891773 http://thebullpubwargrave.co.uk/
The Old Post Office 55 High Street RG10 8BU 0118 940 4800 http://www.wargravecoffee.co.uk/
The Horns Crazies Hill RG10 8LY 0118 940 6222 http://www.thehornscrazieshill.co.uk/
WRITTEN BY PHIL CHAPPELL
