Harden's survey result
Summary
“A fabulous, thoughtful menu” dominated by “impressive game” from adjoining Windsor Great Park (red deer, muntjac, rabbit, pigeon and more) impresses guests at this “high-quality” venue dating from 1877 and styled as a hunting lodge, by the main gates to the park – hosts Steven & Ami Ellis lead an “attentive” service team, and there’s “an inviting drinks list”. Top Tip – “we enjoyed a fantastic Game Tasting Menu of seven courses which was amazing value for money at £80 per person… a fabulous selection of Charcuterie and Snacks including Rabbit Chorizo, Pigeon Salami, Rabbit Rilette with Cheese Sable and a heavenly Pigeon Sausage Roll along with a game consommé… Game Bird Liver Parfait… excellent Stuffed Pheasant Leg and Woodcock which was accompanied by an Offal Cottage Pie… the flavour was stunning”. BREAKING NEWS: As of October 2025, the venue is ‘temporarily closed’ as the team is ‘refreshing’.
Summary
Ex-Core chef Steven Ellis & pastry-chef wife Ami’s “temple-of-gastronomy-wolf in a comfy-pub-sheep’s clothing” launched two years back and it has a particular focus on local game. The “highly distinctive and skilfully crafted cuisine” (with “venison to the fore”) plus “attentive and courteous service” place it “at the top gastropub level”. NB – while “parking is potentially tricky, one could enjoy a delightful walk in Windsor Great Park before or after a meal here”.
Summary
This “lovely little country pub” tucked away on the edge of Windsor Great Park “fits into almost any category – including bar, romantic, spectacular-fine-dining-at-pub-prices, elegant-and-extravagant in display”. Launched in summer 2021 by ex-Core chef Steven Ellis and his pastry chef wife Ami, it mixes well-turned pub classics at lunchtime with more refined, often game-based dishes in the evening – “when you have amazing produce from Windsor Great Park and put it in the hands of fantastic chefs, the result is nothing short of perfection”. Top Tip – “doughnut heaven: the pheasant doughnut with truffle and parmesan custard blows you away!”
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Wick Road, Englefield Green, TW20 0HN
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £45.00 | £55.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £12.00 | £30.00 | £7.00 | £8.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £35.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £5.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
Wick Road, Englefield Green, TW20 0HN
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑3 pm, 6:30 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑4 pm |
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