Best Historic Restaurants in Henley-On-Thames

We had an absolutely fantastic evening at The Ivy celebrating our one-year anniversary, and the experience from start to finish was wonderful! I'd mentioned beforehand that we were celebrating a special occasion and asked whether we could be seated somewhere a little quieter and more secluded. The team kindly accommodated our request with a view to Windsor Castle, which we really appreciated. It was such a lovely touch and made the evening feel that bit more special. The service was exceptional, and a special thank you has to go to Cagatay, who looked after us throughout the evening. He was incredibly attentive, friendly and professional, taking the time to explain things, answer our questions and make sure we were comfortable without ever making us feel rushed. He really was a credit to the team! In terms of the food, I'd give it a fair 4/5. Our starters were absolutely delicious, and the desserts were equally lovely. The mains, however, didn't quite hit the same mark for us. My steak came with a sauce that had quite a strong, earthy flavour, which I felt overpowered the steak itself. The fish cake was enjoyable too, although overall, we felt the mains could have been better balanced in terms of flavour. That said, the portion sizes were generous, and everything was beautifully presented. Another lovely surprise was the complimentary anniversary dessert brought out alongside our own desserts. Such a thoughtful gesture and one that genuinely made us smile! Overall, despite the mains not quite living up to the rest of the meal, we had a truly memorable evening. The atmosphere, hospitality and attention to detail were fantastic, and the team really made us feel welcome. A huge thank you to Cagatay and everyone at The Ivy for making our first anniversary so special. We'd happily return!

We visited for my wife's birthday meal with our two children, and we had a fantastic time. The service was excellent throughout. The staff struck the perfect balance between being friendly and engaging while also giving us the space to enjoy our food and spend time together as a family. What really stood out was how much they made our children feel welcome and included. Both my daughter and son were made to feel special, which really added to the experience. It's always lovely when a restaurant gets the little things right, and this was certainly one of those occasions. We'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended!

Enjoyed the experience despite receiving disturbing news via a phone call to the pub from a friend to say they wouldn’t be coming because one of them had had a serious fall.

Consistently very good and enjoyable with menu changes on a regular basis

Friendly service and great food! The fish and chips were delicious!