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   ClareB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

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   As always, a superb environment for a wonderful meal. The team remember us, and the last time we were in was Christmas. The chef creates an amazing menu and the team can discuss it in detail with you. They have a sommelier to discuss wine choice. Can not praise the team enough. My favourite place to eat.

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   ChrisB

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 13 May 2022

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   Excellent lunch outside in the sunshine. Great service from Tom & his female colleague, most delicious soup (Tomato, garlic & thyme) I have had in a long time, nice atmosphere. Highly recommended!

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   AntonyM

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 8 May 2022

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   Not up to standard. Usually very good, but this time we waited nearly anhourbefore food came, the two orders were mixed up - important because one was gluten free . Roast pork not recognisable as pork, Yorkshire pudding baked so hard that couldn't cut it, no discernible cheese in the cauliflower cheese. Sorry to criticise - we've always on previous occasions found the Shefford so good, and we'd be happy to recommend to friends, but not sure now.

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   Teddy

   London

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 6 May 2022

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   This was our third visit in a matter of a few weeks and once again we were impressed by the all aspects of our evening. The room was restful with views out to the river; the service was welcoming, knowledgeable and attentive; and the cooking was superb. On this occasion we hosted a most discerning neighbour who was on her first visit. She too was most impressed. We wish the whole team every success.

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   AndyS

   Berkshire

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 30 April 2022

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   There were 4 in our party and all starters were superb. The mains were really good but one of the party thought the monk fish with kastu curry could have been tastier and the sauce with the steak was a bit over reduced. However, this did not detract froma lovelly evening and we would have no problems visisting again.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Berkshire

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 April 2022

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   Food worthy of a Michelin star and service was very good too. We’ll definitely be back for more!

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   RomaW

   Manchester

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 30 April 2022

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   We had a dog with us so we could either sit in the bar overlooking the car park or in the garden overlooking the river. We chose the latter as it was a lovely day

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   AmandaG

   Berkshire

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 24 April 2022

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   Simply delicious, perfection, would definitely recommend, thank you.

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   Hilton

   London

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 April 2022

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   Disappointed with my meal , halibut was dry but the butter sauce helped with hydration,had an issue with the size of portion it was v small and honestly x1 small potato!!! Assume this is to encourage side orders to be ordered I had choux bun as a desert but it was tasteless not enough rhubarb or sugar in the cream I’m sorry to give this negative review as front of house was impeccable perhaps the kitchen was having a bad night but we shan’t be returning

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    CommanderH

    Gloucestershire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 21 April 2022

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    Excellent as always . . . . I’ve run out of things to say

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    JonP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 April 2022

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    Good food, great service and nice ambience, very enjoyable. My only minor qualms would be: - the time it took for our food (45-50 mins for main course, seems long for a pub at lunchtime) and - how expensive it was (almost £200 for 4, with no bottles of wine and only 2 of the 4 drinking)

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    SaraHV

    Buckinghamshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 April 2022

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    Really good food excellent steak. Good quality and value. Helpful staff.

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    DebbieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 April 2022

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    Lovely food. Great service. Our waitress/bar lady was a sweetie. Definitely be back.

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    PaulS

    Devon

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 April 2022

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    Another excellent meal accompanied by some interesting wine. Ambiance is really good. Highly recommend.

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    MrsD

    Bath

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 April 2022

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    The Great Sheffird was an excellent choice halfway between Maidenhead and Bristol. Very smart, modern menu choices and portion sizes. A lovely dining experience.

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    DavidC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 April 2022

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    The whole experience was one that every diner with any integrity would look for in a meal Everything was faultless from the water being ready as we sat down to the bread available with the opening course. Main courses tasted as good as they looked and for a change vegetables that did not brake my teeth. The staff were obviously well trained and knowledgeable which is something I always appreciate in a restaurant environment. For a change the gentleman actually knew how to correctly present the cork and the wine his advice was very welcome. Many thanks for a lunch to remember. DL Crane.

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    Teddy

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 April 2022

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    This was our second visit in less than a month and once again we were most impressed. The menu had been changed; the place was well patronised without being over full; the service was friendly and attentive while not over intrusive; and once again we enjoyed delicious food most attractively presented. We will most certainly return.

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    TaniaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 April 2022

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    Absolutely fantastic meal last night 3 courses and all of them delicious great staff lovely atmosphere will definitely be back

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    Sarah

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 8 April 2022

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    Wonderful evening with friends. Delicious food, great service and a gorgeous setting. Fab decor

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    DMlunch

    Buckinghamshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 April 2022

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    Lovely pub, great staff, excellent food and great value. Will return as soon as we are in the area again. 👍🏼

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    DanA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 March 2022

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    I visited due to the location - beside a quiet stream - but the food was Michelin star level, and the service matches. The only surprise was the bill, it was easily worth double if not more - not that I'm complaining!

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    Hannah

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 March 2022

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    Food was lovely, staff friendly and very helpful. Lovely environment to have a meal in.

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    Michael

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 March 2022

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    What a great everning. from the time we walk in the service was great, could not fault it. The Vegan option were very tasty and my quests were very complementray My food was very good BUT the main course, to me was over salted. I did mention this to the staff but never got any responce back from the kitchen. Not a bigbdeal but to get 5 stars, feed back is important. I would have no issue in return for another visit.

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    CarlyR

    Berkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 March 2022

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    The food and service was just wonderful. A beautiful setting and a lovely ambience.

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    Saucyedwards

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 22 March 2022

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    Service was impeccable, food delicious, prices fair. Will definitely be going back soon.

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    AndyB

    Berkshire

    11 reviews

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    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 20 March 2022

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    This was amazing food was excellent and service was also excellent highly recommend

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    TerryK

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 March 2022

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    Great service, friendly staff and lovely food. Lovely location on the river

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    CJkingsclere

    Berkshire

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 19 March 2022

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    A lovely country gastropub in a picturesque setting by the river. The food in the restaurant was exceptional and more like fine dining than gastro! The staff were knowledgeable and attentive and it was a lovely way spend a couple of hours on a beautiful spring day. We have already booked for dinner, when our friends visit in April and I am looking forward to many more visits to come.

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    Toni

    Berkshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2022

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    Our evening was delightful. Very impressed how warm and cosy it was inside, the food was delicious and well presented and staff very welcoming. Will definitely visit again .

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    ColinU

    Hampshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 March 2022

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    such shame we had such along wait for our food. Our friends had come from Taunton and needed to be on the road to get home before dark. to wait 1 1/2 hours for our main course was unacceptable. The caviar which should have been served with the trout came after it was eaten. lovely food spoilt by these failings. Not a cheap lunch either. such a pity.

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    Ashnick

    London

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 12 March 2022

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    This is our second recent visit to the Great Shefford. The location by the river is a delight and the staff very friendly. We ordered from the set menu which was fine although with a limited choice (Cod, chicken or vegetarian) The food was good but not not outstanding: maybe the a la carte would have produced a better result. The service, although super friends, was desperately slow. the pub was hardly full, yet the food took for ever to come. Luckily we re not in a hurry but lunch service should not be too relaxed and this was. Despite this we enjoy the pub and are happy to recommend it to others.

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    Phil

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 March 2022

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    This is an excellent pub, with fantastic food. We were very well looked after, and would highly recommend.

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    Bradders

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 March 2022

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    Excellent service and food. Well worth a visit. It was our second meal here.

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    TerryG

    Dorset

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 March 2022

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    Excellent in all respects. The perfect place for a special occasion. I was cautious having had a very bad experience at the Swan,the previous incarnation of this place. Totally different and such an enjoyable evening. we will certainly be back.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 March 2022

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    Really enjoyable lunch experience - front of house staff very friendly and helpful while the food was excellent

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    OpenTable Diner

    Dorset

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 March 2022

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    Menu limited which was limited further by the fact that they only had 2 steaks left at 6.30pm on a Saturday night. This was very disappointing as when we last visited they also didn’t have enough steaks! Food however was very good but pricey.

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    Dikr

    Berkshire

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 March 2022

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    Expectations were high as had heard glowing reports. Just worth noting style of cuisine may not suit everyone. For example, our chicken was rather tough and definitely not succulent and the greens very chewy. However the staff managed our issues very well, and chef confirmed he/she was entirely happy with the output. That remains a concern. We were not charged for the dish. Our vegetarian meal was good, though the quality of the soup was undermined by the stock

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    GlennE

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2022

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    Wonderful lunch. Our table in the restaurant overlooked the River Lambourn. Service by Georgie was professional and friendliest (as was Charlie’s when went for dinner a couple of weeks ago). The chef spooned the brown shrimp sauce over the delicious halibut at the table. My friend said the Choux bun with rhubarb and custard was one of the best puddings he’d ever had! I live locally and this is my new favourite place. Can only imagine it will be even better in the summer with the outside deck next to the river. Hope they keep current staff and chef.

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    PaulS

    Devon

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2022

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    Second visit did not disappoint. Superb food, excellent service and a great ambience.

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    SueE

    Oxford

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 1 March 2022

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    Great welcome, lovely ambience and great decor. I met some friends for a belated Birthday lunch. The food was fab. Could possibly have a couple more bar menu options for those with smaller appetites but I guess you could have a starter? Would definitely recommend.

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