Find a pub in Berkshire
Both Roman and Medieval, this age-old southern gem is also home to swoon-worthy watering holes. So if you’re looking for the best pubs in Berkshire, look no further than Chef & Brewer.
We’re known across the country for our warm and welcoming collection of countryside pubs. We have a pub food menu full of traditional pub classics like our signature fish and chips and tender, slow-cooked steak and ale pie. Or, if you’re looking for a lighter option, our lunchtime menu offerings include wholetail scampi and a steak ciabatta, perfect for when you’re looking for a midday treat. And while you enjoy good food, don’t forget our delicious drinks menu!
Find a pub in Berkshire
The best pubs in Berkshire
Whether you’re looking for a place for date night, a family friendly get-together or somewhere that’s pet-friendly, we think our dog-friendly pubs in Berkshire will be just your cup of tea. Feeling peckish? We have portion sizes tailored to all our guests, even the youngsters — just look at our Young Guest menu. Come for a drink, come for some food or come to enjoy the great British outdoors from our beer gardens.
Let’s take a closer look at some of our favourite pubs in Berkshire.
Rural riverside relaxation
Originally the toll house for the bridge over the River Loddon, the George pub remains respectful of its olde worlde style. Overlooking the picturesque river below, this pub is just the place to enjoy our traditional Sunday roasts with a huge Yorkshire pudding and lashings of gravy.
Equally beautiful all year round, whether in the glow of spring and summer, the cool of winter or the crunch of autumn leaves, the George is a lovely pub to retreat to for any occasion. It’s pub perfect.
Book a table at the GeorgeA royal watering hole
The Berkshire village of Barkham, where you’ll find Ye Olde Leathern Bottel pub, has a rich history. Including supplying timber to build the roof of Westminster Abbey and the village's manor providing proceeds that went towards rebuilding Windsor Castle during the reign of King Edward III. Today, the pub provides both locals and visitors alike with quintessentially English pub classics.
What's more, this 17th-century red-brick watering hole has a beautiful Berkshire beer garden best enjoyed when the weather’s nice, as well as plush sofas where you can relax all year round. Pull up a chair inside Ye Olde Leathern Bottle or out and get cosy in one of the best pubs Berkshire has to offer.
Beyond the concrete jungle
Here at the Shepherds House in Warfield, a village between Bracknell and Maidenhead, the concrete sprawl of West London’s outskirts gives way to gorgeous rolling green countryside. Just a stone’s throw from beautiful rural walking trails and wildflower meadows, this country pub in Berkshire has just the thing for nature lovers.
If your green thumb has been satisfied by your surroundings, our traditional pub is the perfect place to hang your hat after a day exploring. From freshly prepared food to refreshing real ales, there’s a plate and a tipple for every palette.
Nestled away
Set amid endless fields in the idyllic Berkshire countryside, the Old Bell in Grazeley Green is a traditional pub with a menu that matches the atmosphere. From classic fish and chips to hearty pie and mash, there are old favourites and more modern twists to take too.
The pub's traditional red and brown brick façade and black roof sees it fit seamlessly into the historic hamlet of Grazeley Green. Sit out in the beer garden and watch the world go by on the green while you tuck in.
Traveller’s rest
Slightly further afield, the Feathers in Burnham is an 18th-century Grade II-listed country pub near Berkshire. Just north of the Thames, this pub used to be the perfect stop-off for travellers in the 1200s between Bath and London. Today, it’s a charming watering hole that’s perfect for when you simply want a delicious dinner in and amongst nature.
Recline on one of our comfortable leather sofas, or dine in a secluded part of the pub restaurant, savouring traditional pub food and drink all throughout your stay.
More about Berkshire
It doesn't matter if you’re living in one of the many villages and towns throughout the county, touring the region or just passing through. There’s so much to see and do in Berkshire that you’ll do well to run out of things to explore.
From the beautiful vistas of the Thames Path – a trail that follows the river through Berkshire – to Windsor Great Park, a vast parkland adjacent to Windsor Castle, there are plenty of natural attractions to enjoy.
Or, if you prefer a less rural peek across the region, explore Reading, Windsor or Maidenhead. Here you can get a view of historic and cultural sites like Highclere or Windsor Castle, or the Silchester Roman City Walls and Amphitheatre.
Nestled by these natural and cultural touchstones are our Chef & Brewer Collection pubs. Ready and waiting for you whenever you’re popping by, we have some of the very best traditional pubs in Berkshire for you to visit. So pull up a chair, get settled in and be our guest.