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The Hind's Head, Bray

100/100 (3085 ratings)

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"Wow. What an amazing night. I booked this for my partners 30th birthday and we had the 5 course taster menu, we asked them to pair us wines, there..."

Kathryn Smith

"As you would expect from a Heston Blumenthal restaurant, the food was outstanding. So too was the relaxed and friendly service by all the staff...."

Lea Greenaway

"I Had the best prefix menu this evening. I had the 4 course prix fixe menu, my husband had the 6 course prix fixe menu. This gastro pub was..."

Lisa A Murphy

"An amazing place with a relaxed atmosphere. The food is exceptional, as is the wine, but best of all is the service. The staff are very attentive and..."

Aaron Wilson

"Third visit to this pub. Always fantastic, everything about it can't speak higher of it. The scotch eggs were perfect again, had three between..."

Russell Wickham

"Had an amazing evening here for our wedding anniversary, everything was perfect, the staff were extremely knowledgeable especially Charlie who..."

Jo Mellis

"Just popped in for a drink early Saturday evening and wow what a lovely quirky place! Ace staff and a yummy mini scotch egg👌👏❤️ Menu looks..."

Alice Bellamy

"Stunning ! Amazing food and hospitality from the staff. Made to feel very welcome and very relaxed, just fabulous worth the journey..."

Emma Howell

"Plan for at least 2 hours to enjoy the 4 course menu. Food was delicious. Looks a bit small on the plate, but was very..."

Eustace Furtado

"You can finally die, And go to heaven ....One on your bucket..."

Klaus Schulz

"The food here is amazing. The staff are so friendly and helpful would recommend it and will be coming back..."

Joanne Long

"I enjoyed the meal in this restaurant but I confess I was expecting more for a Michelin Star Restaurant. Nevertheless, the desert was to die for -..."

André F. Macedo

"Great food, decent service; love the scotch eggs. Booking is recommended especially on weekends. We done here fairly often and would recommend..."

Sneha Nair

"Visited Heston Blumenthal’s Hinds Head in Bray for a culinary experience. The place exudes an old English charm married with the sophistication of..."

Red Plate

"About 40 minutes outside of London and just a stone's throw from Windsor, you'll find the picturesque village of Bray. Filled with 16th century Tudor..."

Elle Bloggs

"Had dinner with a group of friends and was impressed with the quality of the food and range of drinks, was a little disappointed with the service,..."

Gavin Gusling

"That was what the maitre’d asked me at the end of my lunch at the Hind’s Head. By the end of my meal here, I had eaten enough food to comfortably..."

Gen.u.ine.ness

"What a fabulous cosy spot to go in winter. Hestons gastro pub which is nextDoor to his famous fat duck restaurant in Maidenhead (they were..."

Belinda Haydn

"Well thought out menu and well versed staff. very good all round. Simply very very good.chicken liver parfait just melted on my tongue, i could..."

Manifesto

"Venison cheeseburger. Looks & behaves like a restaurant, serves the finest pub food I recall enjoying. The venison cheeseburger was absolutely..."

Walshy

"It can go to your head. Lovingly prepared and served traditional English food. Low beams and doorways. Thus, you need ti watch your..."

Bob Schwartz

"Best pub food I have ever had. Simple, delicious and sooooo tasty. Pea and ham soup followed by steak and bone marrow, delicious. Service could be..."

Chris Averill

"The best pub grub about. Simple and well executed. Non fussy and well thought out. The history that accompanies the traditional deserts is amazing...."

Craig Catlow

"Apparently once a residence and subsequently a pub before being renovated into a full-fledged restaurant under the direction of Heston and his team..."

Michael U.

"The Hinds Head is a 1 Michelin star picturesque gastropub set in the heart of the Village of Bray near Maidenhead. Owned by Heston Blumenthal whose..."

Nomface

"If you ask our five year old who Heston is – he’ll tell you all about him. Little Chef knows that he makes bacon and egg ice-cream and he made a..."

The Chefs Wife

"It’s possible the sheer pleasure of the mackerel put an unfair expectation on the main course of five-spiced duck breast. This was one of three..."

ToasttoRoast

"Service was unfussy but very friendly, efficient and fast. We got through our snacks, 3 courses, sides and coffee in well under 90minutes which we..."

Food Geek

"The food is brilliant British soul food, the service is attentive and the interior is just what you’d..."

FoodiesontheProwl

"I was still on holiday, albeit not actually still abroad. There were cupboards to organise, so obviously my thoughts turned to food. And the sun was..."

The Food Judge

"Taking everything into consideration, this was one of the best traditional British meals I’d ever had, simplicity with utmost precision and a..."

Theskinnybib

"The Hinds Head has an attractive dining room with some exposed beams; the pub itself dates back to the fifteenth century. The Hinds Head kitchen is..."

Andy Hayler

"Between Christmas and going back to work we rented a small car to travel to a few spots outside of London, to see that there is more to this world..."

Mzungu

"...although the food and service unquestionably remains of a high standard, it lost a little of it’s shine for me on this..."

Gourmet Traveller

"This pub is so ye olde times that I actually hit my head on a cross beam going through the door to the ladies toilets. I am 5 feet 2 inches tall –..."

Ptexpat

"Am I in a dream, so drunk it doesn't matter or I just could be in one of the few pubs on the planet that is the real..."

Gregory

"When my parents came down, I was wondering where's the best place to go to let them eat the best of British gastropub food - the first answer that..."

Pig Pig's Corner

"I have been cruelly teased about the fact that I have never been to The Hinds Head - Heston's "perfect pub". Cowie snuck off their for a friend's..."

Browners

"The Hind's Head is a pub. Heston Blumenthal's pub to be precise. An expensive pub, but still just a pub. It is charming and quaint, with beams and..."

Alexthepink

"Paradoxically tempered tea, univalved porridge and nitro-blasted savoury puddings have no place..."

Kang L.

"Fantastic Michelin starred gastropub in Bray. Stones throw away from Heston's Fat Duck. You can actually just come here and have a drink - which is..."

Tarun Yadav

"I came here for a spontaneous lunch on a Friday. I had a quail scotch egg as a starter, the trout for main and pineapple cheesecake for dessert. They..."

G C

"We got stuck in traffic with a number of road closures. We turned up late after the kitchen closed and the staff were so accommodating and nice..."

Arabella Rothwell

"We came here for our 1 year anniversary meal, and it did not disappoint, I had the ribeye steak which was cooked perfectly and served with triple..."

Rajpal Suri

"We had a voucher given to us and had a set menu with 2 options per course - we liked all of them, First time here and we really enjoyed all of our..."

Alss 01

"Wonderful experience! From world class cocktails to out of this world food this place has it all! The staff were outstanding, making this a very..."

Gary Docherty

"Beautiful venue and friendly staff. The pudding is extremely rich and filling, despite its small package. Overall, a very relaxed dining experience..."

nick g

"Wonderful little pub. Excellent food. Some of the best fish and chips I have ever had - and I lived in..."

Tennis Smith

"Fish and chips was never anything special for me… but this lives in a completely separate level. The real stars: the batter and the chips. Superbly..."

Alejandro Fiocco

"Can’t get a table at the Fat Duck? Then why not check out Heston’s *other* Michelin starred joint just a few doors away? The restaurant is superb..."

Johnny Horth

"We went twice over span of a couple weeks. First time was evening before our Fat Duck lunch and we wanted to try Heston’s pub. We loved it so much..."

Andrew D

"Visiting The Hinds Head for the first time , there is a level of expectation being a Michelin Star rated restaurant… wow absolutely amazing food ,..."

Claude Schuck

"Historic pub cum one Michelin star eatery. Traditional English menu with a twist. Scotch egg a must try. The pea and ham soup was fresh and tasty...."

Raymond Qifeng Cheang

"Lovely old building and bar area. Food is interesting and tasty. Slow service, not very attentive: needed to ask for things like napkins rather than..."

Glen Cattermole

"Superb food. Last time I visited in 2008? I had the oxtail pudding and I was thrilled to see it still on the menu. So fantastically rich and tasty..."

Ian Hinckley

"Food and service fantastic! Each dish from the 4 course meal we had brought back nostalgic memories! Highly..."

Aaron Oliver

"Impeccable service from start to finish. Every staff member I encountered was polite, happy and eager to help. Small touches like returning to the..."

Joe Archer

"Really great pub. It has a very authentic feel to it and the food is great. We particularly loved the nibbles to start. I suggest you try and share..."

Stella

Waterside Inn

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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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