Henley on Thames

[Andyboy]

As part of my wife’s Birthday celebrations I need to take her, my 2 young children and the in laws out for lunch in Henley. Any suggestions on decent places?

Thanks

[jonathan_roberts]

Nowhere to recommend in Henley but the Beetle and Wedge in Moulsford on Thames is always nice.

[TIGA84]

I've not been, but I have just read a great review for this place, and the critic isn't a colossal bellend either having eaten at a couple of places in London based on his feedback.

https://restaurantdominicchapman.co.uk/

Review here

https://cheesenbiscuits.blogspot.com/2024/05/resta...

[Greenmantle]

TIGA84 said:

I've not been, but I have just read a great review for this place, and the critic isn't a colossal bellend either having eaten at a couple of places in London based on his feedback.

https://restaurantdominicchapman.co.uk/

Review here

https://cheesenbiscuits.blogspot.com/2024/05/resta...

I have to admit a connection here.
Known Dom & family for a number of years
Check out the reviews of the Beehive in White Waltham (his previous gastro pub)
You wont be disappointed with the food.

[Gladers01]

Andyboy said:

As part of my wife’s Birthday celebrations I need to take her, my 2 young children and the in laws out for lunch in Henley. Any suggestions on decent places?

Thanks

For a town centre location you could try the 'Angel on the Bridge' or the 'Little Angel' on the other side of the bridge, both serve good quality food and not overly expensive but do get very busy on the weekends, the former would be my first choice.

For a more rural location you could try the 'Flowerpot' at Aston a couple of miles away which is full of character with a lovely rear garden and a short walk to the Thames and Hambleden Lock, again decent food and not too expensive.

If you're on a tight budget there's always the 'Catherine Wheel' Spoons in the High St, not been there myself so would welcome any feedback

[sly fox]

Bistro at the Boathouse, but perhaps not child friendly - check first.
Great food though.

Depends what £££ you want to spend - Plough at Shiplake or Orwells Shiplake if you want to push the boat out.

Golden Ball, lower Assendon (5 mins from Henley).

Middle of the road - there is a mediterranean restaurant in the square - doesn't look much but the food surpasses the decor.

Also Bijans - again looks quaint inside but tasty Persian food, lots of sharing stuff, definitely take kids.

[blaine54]

Bistro at the boathouse is nice and okay for kids (mine are 4 & 7), Hart Street Tavern, The Bull on Bell Street and Little Angel

[Ronstein]

Greenmantle said:

TIGA84 said:

I've not been, but I have just read a great review for this place, and the critic isn't a colossal bellend either having eaten at a couple of places in London based on his feedback.

https://restaurantdominicchapman.co.uk/

Review here

https://cheesenbiscuits.blogspot.com/2024/05/resta...

I have to admit a connection here.
Known Dom & family for a number of years
Check out the reviews of the Beehive in White Waltham (his previous gastro pub)
You wont be disappointed with the food.

Absolutely this. Although Dom doesn't own The Beehive any more, his sister-in-law and previous Head Chef are more than maintaining the standard. Love the place!!

[seiben]

Another recommendation for Bistro at the Boathouse

[hurstg01]

One of my best mates lives in Henley, and we often head out for a bite to eat or complete another Henley Ale Trail...

The Bull on Bull Street gets my vote