This is so far my favourite pub anywhere. The pub's been in the same family for about 400 years, if…read moremy memory serves me correctly. And that shows. The welcome is genuine and they have their feet on the ground. They serve beer made down the road and it's popular with real ale fans. The food is good -basic and inexpensive - Ploughman's and sarnies, for example. Good choice of well made cheeses and pate. I love the double seats in the porch. I have fond memories of taking my father here and sharing a seat here. And it's a lovely place to go for a walk along The Ridgeway before or after. And it's wonderful to see such a beautiful old Berkshire building. Lovely location and a pretty garden. Inside is lovely - nothing added, nothing taken away. This is the real thing. PS The pointer in the map showing here is far from in the right place. Check it out on the map. Aldworth is a pretty little hamlet.

Simply the best pub in the south of England. Tiny, friendly, unspoiled. Excellent beers from the…read moreWest Berkshire Brewery ( try the Maggs Magnificent Mild) and simple food. No 'gastro' here. Large garden. Classic cars meet in the field at the rear every fourth Saturday lunchtime throughout the summer. All welcome.

Has recently been renovated and a lot of money way spent getting the place up to scratch! It's a…read moregreat food pub with a menu full of pub classics done really well. The staff give excellent service. The interior of the pub is modern and well laid out. Well worth a look.

From the owner: Traditional pub offering local beers, great wine selections, and home-cooked food. A warm and…read morefriendly welcome awaits you. Two bars, Restaurant, Beer Garden & Terrace. Dogs welcome. Free Wifi.

I'm not sure I can say enough good things about this place. A 17th century pub and restaurant with…read moremore modern sleeping quarters. The patriarch was running the bar when I was about, and the conversation was pleasant and warm and the beer was cold. The multiple fireplaces, exposed beams and leather couches gave me a sense that besides eating, it would be a great place to pass some time with a friend or in thought. The food: simple yet amazing, the rooms: clean and good enough, the bar and restaurant: a winner.

Great food, excellent service and I loved the atmosphere Enough said…read moreBlah, blah, blah

A bridegroom friend of mine in Brightwalton listed Ye Olde Red Lion as one of the nearby B&Bs and I…read moredecided to book my stay there for his wedding. It turned out to be a very good decision and really enhanced the trip. When I arrived Robin, the proprietor, gave me a tour of all the rooms and let me choose which one I preferred for my first night (a fluke due to available scheduling, but a nice gesture) and I chose the thatched-roof Arran, which is the coolest of all the rooms, although honestly they are all very clean and nice. Me and the other wedding guests who stayed there took all our breakfasts and some of our dinners in the pub just a few steps away and I don't think any of us had one bad meal. Everything was well-prepared and tasty. The decor and ambiance is charming and authentic English pub-like which helped us to feel like we were really on vacation. The only minor quibbles are: - the wifi is broken into two zones, so you have to log in to different routers depending if you're in your room or in the pub. - our room's shower was a bit leaky on the floor, and one morning I showered too late and all the hot water was gone. However the cold shower was pretty invigorating :) But these were really minor items. Overall I thoroughly enjoyed staying there and found Robin to be a friendly and accommodating host. Very happy with the rooms and food, all priced very reasonably for the quality of the experience.

We came here on father's day and we found the food to be of good quality but disappointed with the…read moreportions. They could have been a bit more generous. The children's menu was quite expensive for what was offered so I think this could be much improved. Service was ok. All in all an ok pub with perhaps more potential than was demonstrated today.

Not only is this pub in a beautiful location, but it was wonderful to be coming all the way from…read morethe USA and be made to feel like a friend rather than a customer. Before our table was ready, Lauren, one of the hosts, asked if she could get us a drink. She talked with me and my fiancé, getting to know us and help us plan a visit to Newbury to see Highclere Castle. Upon being seated one of the members of their waitstaff brought us some delicious bread. (I could have eaten two baskets + of that stuff!) we had time to look over the menu where we decided to share the asparagus wrapped in Parma ham, and drizzled with a balsamic glaze (omg). Yum! I then ordered the traditional English roast, while my fiancé ordered their burger. Both came in very satisfactory portions and were also quite delicious. As if that wasn't enough food, we also ordered two desserts: I got the Eton Mess and my fiancé got the Apple Crumble with vanilla custard and ice cream. There was absolutely no dessert left on our plates! To help digest, we ordered some tea and chatted with Lauren again for a bit. Looking around and observing, it was clear that the friendly atmosphere is extended to all who come to dine at The Fox. Lauren and other waitstaff made sure to say "hello" and converse with all customers, and even their pets!! I thought the whole experience was lovely and special. Truly a win if you come to dine here! The menu does change quite frequently but that's because the chef enjoys cooking with local and in-season ingredients. I think that's also a wonderful idea, as it gives you a true dining experience unique to Peasemore. :)

Absolutely gorgeous Bed and Breakfast that commands attention. Attention to detail, farm to table…read moreexperience with an abundance of dishes to fit anyone's dietary needs. I have tried their goat cheese salad and it simply melts in your mouth, flavorful taste and do not think I have experience such a goat cheese in quite a while. The bread pudding butter was dreamy and requires multiple bites to appreciate the ingredients that went in to make the dessert so tasteful. Do try their seafood dishes, very fresh. The butter is alone worth a visit! Nice grounds and although I have not stayed there, I know people who have and loved it. Last time I came here was in 2010, and it has improved quite a bit since then.

I have visited the Compton Swan/Foinavon with friends for the past two summers. Each time, my…read morefriends advised me as to what they thought I'd like on the menu, I ate those things, and I really enjoyed them. The atmosphere is great - a beautiful older building that is child- and dog-friendly, with different kinds of seating areas - long pub table, more formal 4-tops, and a super-cozy armchair region. I am given to understand that many of those things are totally normal for the UK, but being from America, I was thrilled at how sweet it was. It's so charming in there that Martha Stewart could try and try, but would never make from scratch anything that lovely. The meal I had was also great, as recommended by my friends. It involved some excellent French sausages with a pleasant herbal content with delicious mashed potatoes. The sausages did not contain any bread filler, which I don't like, and they were non-greasy. Really top-notch and not available at home! There was also enough selection of beers and ciders on tap that everyone could find something that went with their meal. Across the street is a super-cool brick and stone fence made with some of the local black and white spherical geode-like rocks that are all over the area in buildings (especially churches and other special buildings) and fences. This or any similar fence or building is really interesting and not to be missed for out-of-towners. Unless you don't like rocks, in which case, have another beer.

Always enjoy going to pubs when in the U.K. This is a combination bar, pub and restaurant…read more Wonderful locals hang out here. The food is quite excellent. Recommend the chateaubriand or the fish 'n chips. Several beers on draught. Try the local 'good old boy'. Highly recommended.

Just opened, Saturday 24th October (2009) - still has that fresh look, like a new Christmas toy -…read morebut with the new owners' obvious attention to detail, surely this will be for life and not just for Christmas. Original and interesting decor, mix of bar stools and high tables, lounge tables and comfy chairs and even a window bench, the lounge area is 'smart-casual', sharp, stylish and swanky. Nice out door area for those naughty smokers or for those wanting healthy option alfresco (ironic these types share the same space in our modern times). The bar menu has variety, is original and the food is tasty, very well presented and good value. There is a full dining menu too, in a separate dining room if wanted. Plenty of ales, lagers and wines to choose from to wash it all down. Welcoming and attentive service. This is not your traditional local, no arrows flying here, but a warm and friendly, sophisticated atmosphere. Recommended.

8 of us visited here , 2 children, 4 adults & 2 oaps. We all enjoyed the food, (and one of our…read moreparty was a particularly picky person) the service was spot on and there was a chap playing a piano. The menu changes daily and a set price for ether 1, 2 or 3 course meal. Booking is strongly advised

Excellent food, pricey, but worth it for special occasions.read more