We’ve just had an extraordinary evening at The Mill. The whole place is unique, buildings are stunning and having a drink with the relaxing sound of the water mill as a background is priceless. The buffet food was very tasty and varied, the service excellent and the staff polite and friendly. The show we attended was the most hilarious comedy I’ve seen in a long time, had laughed with tears! We’ll be definitely back often!
A fabulous venue. Excellent food. Helpful and polite staff. Some caveats though. The parking was a nightmare. No lane markings or parking bays identified and no staff on hand to see that cars parked in a way that best utilised the limited space available. The theatre production I saw ("Gypsy") was superb. Better than versions I have seen on Broadway and in London's West End. However, the audience I sat amongst was the most elderly, infirm and hideously white caucasian I can remember. If theatre is a dying art form, here it was dying right before my eyes.
Lovely afternoon tea. (King Coronation) Great service. Shame we were only one who got service by a couple of girls. One called Amy, and another girl kept coming to the table asking if we wanted anything else.
The restaurant is buffet style with a reasonable choice for all tastes and repeat visits are acceptable. The dining areas are very pleasant with plenty of character. The theatre is small ish and very comfortable with not a bad seat in the house. The play we saw was excellent. Will definitely be returning, an enjoyable experience.
Oh what a gem. Very atmospheric.
Beautiful setting, outstanding food and service. It was so easy to leave the restaurant and go into the theatre to thoroughly enjoy a wonderful comedy play. The acting was superb. Timing was spot on and being so close to all the action was magical. Oh what a lovely day.
We are definitely going to go back and have another wonderful experience.
Seeing a show at Sonning Mill is a really amazing experience, it’s in a fabulous location ..the food is lovely and the show we saw (Gypsy) was truly brilliant
This place makes a wonderful place for an evening out. The Mill itself has lots of charm, and you can see the original features.
There's a bar where you can get a drink when you first arrive. You then head up and enjoy a buffet dinner, which has a good selection of food with 1 option for vegetarians. The food was well cooked and tasty. You then get given a choice of desserts to choose from.
After that you go and take your seats ready for the show. The show we saw was brilliant and very funny. It's worth pre ordering your interval drinks before, which will be then ready on your own table where you had dinner.
Don't forget to register your car number plate before leaving.
We had a great time. The food was delicious, great service in a beautiful surroundings. The theatre production was the icing on the cake. Highly recommend the lunch and the theatre
If you love plays and places of historic value definitely check out the Mill, their service is on point from the time you enter the doors there's someone there to assist, the drinks were great, the aesthetic was rustic and perfect, my only regret is I didn't put more of that wonderful food on my plate. All of that was before I even mentioned the play "How The Other Half Loves". Fantastic little story, well written and acted and their creative use of the limited space 👏. The whole experience gets a 10/10 from me and my fiance.
A wonderful afternoon @ The Mill, steak pie served from a tray, great veg, followed by generous desserts including a cheese plate and magnificent bread and butter pudding, all before a superb, funny, brilliantly acted play in the theatre. A great experience !
It is cute and next to a very famous person's estate too.
Unlicensed little sun catching spot too.
Attended Rod Stewart tribute music night at The Mill. We love this unique venue. Ticket price includes meal and show. A delicious meal followed by excellent entertainment in an intimate theatre and beautiful setting.
Fabulous venue, excellent value, delicious food, truly lovely staff, plenty of parking space. Shame we didn't enjoy the comedy night, possibly too old for it! But it won't stop us returning for different shows.
Once again we were back at this charming and historic Grade II listed place of entertainment after a break of almost two years. The experience was enjoyable to watch Top Hat musical matinee with extremely well served and delicious buffet lunch. The service was great and staffs very helpful and efficient.
It’s well managed and well organised place. The car park is small but probably tight for the 215 seat theatre when fully sold. The road surface in the car park could do with some maintenance and remedial work - the potholes do get flooded though during the rainy season!
However, the management deserve congratulations on having such a wonderful team of staffs all round, especially in the restaurant and behind the bar. 👍👏
Went to the dinner and magic evening. The trout for dinner was delicious. We had 3 different magicians that were funny and entertaining so had a great time. I love this venue as it's small and you get a good view from each seat.
Really lovely setting, and great food. We went to see Gypsey which was fantastic the cast were amazing.
Only one issue you could not buy a theater ticket without having lunch which does work out quite expensive. As an older person it might be quite nice to do this, lunch out and a show but I feel that for the younger generation they may not come here as having to eat too may be a thing to put them off.
In our group were 3 disabled people. We were taken up some back stairs where they have a stair lift. We were helped to select our food and it was taken to
our table. The
Prices have increased but it is always a pleasant outing
Great revisit to The Mill after 20 years! Stunning location, of course, and a superb revival of Gypsy (love a bit of Sondheim) with terrific cast and fabulous choreography. Welcome, food and service impeccable. Worth a return visit soon!
Love the relaxed atmosphere at this little theatre. Excellent non-fussy buffet, with polite and attentive young waiting staff. First rate acting in the Whodunnit play. Great to be able to park on site and have a bar for drinks before/after too. An excellent 'treat' outing with friends/family.
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