Indulge in a gourmet riverside experience!
With the winter months setting in, why not treat yourself to a fantastic meal out in a beautiful Thames side setting? Spoil yourself and enjoy a luxury food experience with your loved one this autumn. Take a look at our ideas below and see what luxuries you might enjoy!
Cygnetures at The Swan at Streatley
Streatley
The atmosphere at Cygnetures is intimate and tranquil and the stunning riverside views are the perfect backdrop against which to enjoy the exquisite food. Whether you are sitting down to a romantic, candlelit dinner for two, a light lunch or tea and scones by the fire, you can be sure of outstanding quality and service. The Head Chef Andrew West-Letford prides himself on using the best quality seasonal ingredients available locally to create classical dishes with a modern approach. The wine menu features a select cellar of over 120 wines from both old and new worlds.
Aubergine at the Compleat Angler Hotel
Marlow
‘Aubergine at the Compleat Angler’ is the country outpost of the internationally acclaimed Aubergine. This new restaurant is offering a fine-dining experience to hotel residents and visitors alike, in a superb and historic setting. Exclusive head chef William Drabble always insists on seasonal, hand-picked produce, and enjoys personal and exclusive arrangements with niche suppliers. His love and expert knowledge of seasonal British produce are unparalleled. The result is sophisticated Gallic cuisine created from the finest British produce.
The Fat Duck
Bray
Heston Blumenthal of The Fat Duck in Bray, Berkshire has been described as a culinary alchemist for his innovative style of cuisine. His work researches the molecular compounds of dishes so to enable a greater understanding of taste and flavour. His original and scientific approach to the molecular breakdown of cuisine has teamed him with fellow chefs, scientists and psychologists throughout the world. His restaurant, The Fat Duck, opened in 1995 and was awarded its third Michelin star in January 2004.
The Waterside Inn
Bray
The Waterside Inn is situated at the end of a picturesque road in Bray, a 16th Century village on the banks of the River Thames. The tranquil location is the perfect setting for a world-class culinary experience. The dining room has a fresh elegant ambiance is in perfect harmony with the surroundings. Modern but comfortable in design, the pristine room looks out on the river, which is reflected throughout the room. The cooking is unashamedly French. Alain Roux leads the brigade of 23 boys and girls who come from all over Europe to work under Belgian Head Chef,Fabrice Uhryn. The menu changes 4 times a year reflecting seasonal products. At this time of the year the most exciting product for us is the Cornish crab .From the tartan land come lobster, scallops salmon and beef.
Strok’s Restaurant at the Sir Christopher Wren’s House Hotel
Windsor
Strok's Restaurant in Windsor is ideally situated across from Eton Bridge and the River Thames. Comfortable and spacious surroundings offer an atmosphere of peaceful serenity. Dine in the main restaurant or in the new Pavilion section during the winter months. Enjoy modern European cuisine for both a lunch and dinner service. To make the best use of seasonal produce Strok’s menus change regularly.
Leftbank at Runnymede Hotel and Spa
Egham
The food at Leftbank is as stunning as the setting. The modern a la carte dinner menu created by executive chef Laurence Curtis, features an eclectic fusion of Mediterranean and British food. The wine list is as imaginative as it is extensive, whilst the lunchtime buffet never ceases to delight! The produce used in the Leftbank restaurant is all carefully sourced; organic salmon from the Shetlands, fish and shellfish delivered daily from a fishmonger in Brixham, free range eggs from Hollacombe Farm in North Devon and Aberdeen Angus beef from Scotland. They also employ the services of a local market gardener to grow their salads, spinach, tomatoes and rocket, and he also imports fruit and vegetables from his extended family in Sicily.
Why not arrive in style to one of the many riverside Restaurants, enjoy an afternoon trip after lunch or a pre dinner cruise with champagne and canapes with Fringilla a luxury river cruiser?
For more information visit our places to eat section