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The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead boasts a whole host of pubs and restaurants owned by famous names and celebrity chefs, and fine eateries where dedicated chefs have earned prestigious dining awards including Michelin stars.
The popularity of cookery shows on television continues to grow and more and more chefs are known outside their traditional culinary circles.
Read more about some very tasty places to eat and unique ways of arriving at your restaurant too!
The Sound of the Seat at The Fat Duck, image Jose Luis Lopez De Zubiria
'Culinary alchemist' and self-taught chef Heston Blumenthal owns the multi-award-winning Fat Duck, in picturesque Bray, near Maidenhead. The Fat Duck holds three Michelin stars and was once voted the best restaurant in the world.
Celebrity chef Heston also owns the 15th-century Hind's Head restaurant in Bray (now with its own Michelin star).
Inspired by Giancarlo’s rural upbringing in Tuscany, Katie and Giancarlo opened Caldesi in Campagna, meaning Caldesi in the Country, in Bray in 2007. The Caldesis are passionate about seasonal and sustainable ingredients and use local produce such as game, meat and eggs where possible. You can even learn to cook like a true Italian! Find out more about small group cookery classes at Caldesi in Campagna.
The Loch and the Tyne by chef and owner Adam Handling MBE is a British restaurant and pub located in the beautiful countryside of Old Windsor. The Loch and the Tyne serves classic pub food with a luxury approach. Having worked hard for Adam for many years, Adam made Steven and Jonny the restaurant's co-proprietors. Discover signature favourites as well as seasonal additions to the constantly-changing sustainable menu. The Loch and the Tyne is an award winner! Great British Pub Awards 2023: 'Best Pub Food'. Beautiful South Awards 2023: Silver 'Pub of the Year', Bronze 'Ethical, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism Award', Commended 'B&B and Guesthouse of the Year'.
Enjoy the very best of traditional Indian cuisine in a contemporary riverside setting at Sindhu by Atul Kochhar at the Macdonald Compleat Angler hotel. Michelin-starred chef Atul’s menus are inspired by his love of traditional Indian cuisine combined with his dedication to using only the finest British ingredients. The result is an innovative and unique style of authentic modern Indian cuisine offering a selection of deliciously distinctive creations. The tasting menu offers diners an exquisite selection of perfectly-chosen courses.
Nestling on the banks of the Thames, in the charming 16th-century village of Bray, the Waterside Inn has been serving inspirational French cuisine since brothers Michel and Albert Roux opened the restaurant in 1972.
Its welcoming, informal ambience belies its formidable reputation: run since 2002 by Michel's son Alain Roux, the Waterside is renowned across the globe as a leading light in the world of gastronomy.
Michel and Alain Roux opened a chic Thameside brasserie, Roux at Skindles at Taplow Riverside Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire in 2018 on the site of the former infamous Skindles Hotel.
In November 2017 Coworth Park’s restaurant was added to the culinary map when executive chef Adam Smith was awarded his first Michelin star within just 12 months of being at Coworth Park.
Fast forward and Woven by Adam Smith, located within Coworth Park's Mansion House, offers diners a fresh culinary concept in the British countryside. Experience handpicked recipes inspired by timeless dishes and crafted with the finest ingredients from the beautiful landscape surrounding the hotel. In this next chapter with Adam Smith, taste contrasting flavours seasoned with storytelling, carefully woven together into the finest cuisine.
Adam represented the Central region in BBC Two's Great British Menu 2024 and cooked a course at the banquet in Paris.
Browse our Food and Drink for more inspiration.
The Boat Hire Company's Fringilla arriving at the Waterside Inn, image Tony Hart
The table’s booked and the guests are getting excited. Now why not consider a stylish way to arrive at your restaurant?
Many of our fine dining and Michelin-starred restaurants are on or near the River Thames meaning that arriving by boat is a unique and wonderful option.
The Boat Hire Company are specialists in luxury river travel and can transport you in style to many of the Thames-side restaurants and hotels in the Windsor area, including The Waterside Inn, The Fat Duck, The Hinds Head, Cliveden House Hotel and Monkey Island Estate.
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Bray
Enjoy regional Italian dining inspired by the seasons and using the best locally-sourced ingredients. Caldesi in Campagna is the country restaurant of celebrity chef Giancarlo Caldesi, marrying typically warm Italian service with elevated regional…
Maidenhead
From its home in the village of Bray, Berkshire, The Fat Duck is a culinary institution known the world over. It was one of the fastest restaurants to ascend to three Michelin Star status and voted Best Restaurant in the world’s 50 Best.
Bray, Windsor
The Boat Hire Company provide luxury, skippered boat hire and boat tours between Windsor and Maidenhead; accommodating 2 to 12 passengers. Our vintage river boats can be hired by the hour or for a full day and are a great way to see some of the…
Maidenhead
The Hinds Head is a Michelin Star pub based in the centre of the beautiful village of Bray. Renowned for its hospitality and exceptional food, it been owned by Heston Blumenthal since October 2004.
Ascot
A country retreat of unrivalled quality set in 240 acres of picturesque parkland on the edge of Windsor Great Park.
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