My oh my, this'll put the cat amongst the pigeons. Give me a large budget, someone who knows what…read morethey're doing, a great location and a beautiful old building and this is what I would try and create. It's been open a day and yet it feels like it has always been here. A roomy, well designed bar leading through to an intimate restaurant with glass roof and views through to the kitchen. Tucked away banquets, tables with stools a great selection of ales and wine and, if you're peckish, giant Scotch eggs. A busy crowd pretty different from other pubs in town and really friendly. I can see this place putting a big dent in a couple of the other pubs in town. Oh. They brew their own beer too. And it's delicious. Definitely worth a visit.

A super stylish bar/pub/restaurant with amazing food. We had snacks home made sausages rolls &…read morehoney glazed chipolatas very good. Atmosphere very friendly. Spacious bar. Hosted a fun quiz night for charity and helped a good cause. And it's a micro brewery. Definitely worth a visit.

Good selection of beers and very friendly landlord…read more Tucked away so you don't get all the troublemakers here

An oasis in a barren wasteland of dying pubs…read more The Bird in Hand is a multi award winning real ale pub. Usually at least six different ales on tap, a couple of smelly dogs roaming the bar and a friendly crowd who are only too happy to welcome you in to their midst. Don't expect fancy food or fizzy foreign lager. Do expect a great group of people and superbly kept ale.

Decided to stop by a local for a proper meal and a sit down for a bit before heading to the Henley…read moreRoyal Regatta event. We chose this as it had a patio at the back and was very dog friendly. The day was pretty hot (29C!), so it was good they had shaded tables in the patio. Interiors looked nice. Service was very good, the staff were really friendly, price of alcohol was expected, food portion was generous - we all ordered the lamb shank, which was served with mash and veg. The lamb shank was average compared compared to others I've tried, and for lunch, it was quite expensive. However, being in the location that it was, I'm not surprised. Overall, recommended for those who have dogs - many patrons brought theirs, and were obviously regulars to the the pub.

Decent pub, good selection of real ales. One of the better Green King pubs, worth a look but not a…read morespecial trip.

Arrive early to beat the hordes of tourists and walkers enjoying the plod up to the Chitty Chitty…read moreBang Bang windmill or wandering around the Vicar of Dibley's village because you'll be sure to want to stay. Brilliantly kept beers with a wide and extremely tasty menu this pub has it all. The building itself is quaint and charming - just like the village - and there is a spacious beer garden for decent weather. If it's raining then you really will have to get your skates on as there isn't a vast amount of room inside.

Had a meal here earlier in the year. Excellent food, great service and a real country pub…read moreatmosphere - definitely recommended!

Super friendly local pub in Henley. Building is one of the oldest in Henley so be prepared for tons…read moreof character including low beams and a distinct tilt to the building. Friendly locals and staff plus they do food on Sundays and Mondays. The landlady is vegan so she cooks vegan dishes while her husband handles the meat, meaning there's something for everyone at reasonable prices.

The worst service I have received anywhere! We arrived at 13:15 waited for 45 minutes to be seated…read more Then once seated, we were told to wait another 45 minutes for food. We eventually received a stater then 2 hrs later no mains and we noticed guests who had arrived after us had their food?? Then when we highlighted this to the staff the waiter apologised but the manger specifically had no apology...literally blanked us and did not say sorry! Not what I would expect from anywhere, especially Henley. Terrible...avoid if you want some customer service. Pretty disappointing as it was so beautiful inside.

As always with life, your mileage may vary. Another you need to know it's there to go there place,…read morethe entrance to Lovibonds is tucked away in Greys Road car-park. It's a lovely building and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The beer, however, isn't really my cup of tea. They tend to brew things in what I think of as an American style and the beer is often very cold and fizzy. The best of the bunch is a bottled beer natured in JD casks but, at ten quid or so a bottle, you're not going to be downing a lot of it. Prices, in general, are steep but they don't seem to be struggling to survive. Worth a visit, if for no other reason than to say that you've been to the last remaining brewery in Henley.

Slightly hidden in the town hall/Greys Road car park Lovibonds is well worth seeking out for the…read moresimple reason that they serve the best beers in Henley and indeed most other places you could think of. In the summer the garden is a great sun trap, and in my opinion the best time and place to sample a cold pint. This is especially true on a saturday when there is ofter a BBQ on the go from 12ish. If you're not sure what beer to try a free tasting at the bar (with generous sample sizes) will help you decide. The guys there are very friendly and will provide old fashioned good service. I think it's worth the extra few pence to drink a premium craft beer as fresh as it gets, served in a glass (and not a plastic beaker a few other pubs in Henley reserve for outside drinkers). It's housed in a beautiful old building with much character detail intact, but has the drawback that in the winter it can get a little chilly, although it looks like some heaters have been installed now. You can always get some take away beer in a growler or mini keg to drink at home or for a picnic. I love the Growler (reusable 1 or 2L glass flagons) as there is zero packaging waste, and is most cost efficient.

If you are looking for a bar straight out of the wild west, then this is the place for you. It…read morereminds me a places that i used to go to when i was living out in the States, full of dungerie waearing red necks with big droopy 'mosies. Except change that for hoodies and baldness. And they play both types of music in here - Rock AND Roll. Goditt? Big, bald, aggressive looking blokes locking themselves in toilets in pairs and screeming, out-of-controll girls drink here on a saturday nite before hitting the Catherine Wheel down the road for fights and other illegal activities (probably). The beer is gassy and the place always stinks of bleach. Is that the only cleaning agent that will remove blood for the floor? Having said all that, there are some nice and friendly folk who drink here, or so they keep telling me. Their stap line is 'henley's best kept secret' - lets keep it that way. Please.

I am in town on business this week and am VERY happy to have found The Queen Victoria. As old…read morereviews indicate this place had a sketchy past, but is now one of the most friendly, inviting pubs that I have encounters in my travels. Nick, the owner, creates an atmosphere that makes all welcome and he has hired a wonderful staff that takes that message to heart! From staff to the dozen or so patrons with whom I engaged in warm conversion, everyone was wonderful! With a great crowd, cold beer, free darts and pool, this is definitely Henley's neighborhood pub!

I have been in the UK for about a week. I've tried many British dishes in pubs and this was by far…read morethe best. I had Wild Boar & Apple Sausage with whole grain mustard mash, I cannot even put how AMAZING this food was. It smelled so good when it came out that I forgot to take a picture before I ate some. The ambiance and service were a bonus for this great meal.

Love this place for some quiet beers. Great for sitting infront of the fire during winter…read moreafternoons. Good beer, well kept. Food is ok. had some great things and some not so great things. In comparison with almost all other pubs food though it is fresh and home cooked, so far better than your average spot.

How does one judge any restaurant or pub? I would suggest…read morequality of food and prices, in other words value for money This pub is the best VFM for miles around. Beers are excellent and wines ok. Can get very crowded as all are welcome and the piped music is annoying. No pre-cooked microwaved grub here. So, if it's value you're after then head here and get well fed by friendly folk and go home with some of your hard earned still jingling in your back pocket.

The Shoes as it's known is situated just outside the centre of Henley with little or no off street…read moreparking. It is one of the few pubs in town to boast a pool table and is split into two distinct areas by the large bar. The crowd that frequent here are a friendly bunch and you wouldn't feel threatened wandering in off the street for a pint. I'm not sure where you'd be wandering from and to - but that's your problem. There are picnic tables outside but you'll find yourself inhaling as much traffic pollution as cigarette smoke. Beers are the standard Brakespeares selection and the food is typical pub grub. In addition to the pool table, they have dart and sky sports.

This place was awesome! We stayed directly across the street at The Dozing Duck (Airbnb) so of…read morecourse made a reservation for dinner here. (No reservation needed on the pub side-we ate in the restaurant) The food is locally sourced, fresh and authentic rustic farm to table. Even my side salad was delicious. I highly recommend!!

Our go to whenever we are in Oxford visiting family. They have a nice outdoor area, not a lot of…read moretables with umbrellas but no worries if it is nice out. If you eat in the bar area you go to the bartender order your drink of choice and meal. Hint...if you only feel like a half portion of fish and chips you can order a half order and for me it's a perfect portion of food. They do have a bar menu too if you don't want fish and chips. But really who goes to a pub in England and not order fish and chips. This is the place to do so. They do have a restaurant but I believe you need a reservation for that. Worth every bit for a nice meal out and I believe that the menu is a bit different.