The White Oak

Name: The White Oak
Address: The Pound, Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom, SL6 9QE
Telephone: 01628 523043
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4

99 Reviews

£26 to £40

English

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for groups

The White Oak is a contemporary Michelin rated pub and restaurant in the heart of Cookham in Berkshire.

Taking hospitality back to it's roots with a warm welcome from our genuinely friendly team, gastronomic experiences showcasing outstanding suppliers and produce but most of all – to enjoy our great quality menu, simply prepared.

The White Oak prides itself on offering a diverse selection of wines, beers, cask ales and ciders. Our carefully selected wine list offers an accessible range of bottles to suit all tastes and dishes and don't worry if you are driving, we have an extensive lo and no alcohol list too.

There is a large garden and terrace which is covered and has heaters, with dining pods for the perfect unique dining experience. There is ample parking and dogs are very welcome in the bar.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
English
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Phone number
01628 523043
Website
http://www.thewhiteoak.pub/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
The Pound, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9QE
Area
Maidenhead
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Years Eve Tasting Menu £70pp (£25pp deposit)
£25.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
New Years Eve Tasting Menu -£70 pp (£25pp deposit) Are you ready to bid farewell to 2024 and welcome 2025 with a bang? Join us this New Year's Eve for our Dine and Disco event. Enjoy a 5 course tasting menu (£70pp) with optional paired wines (£35pp) followed by a disco to dance your way into 2025! Secure your booking with a deposit of £25pp. Please advise us via email if you require a vegetarian menu info@thewhiteoak.pub
New Year's Eve 2024 - Bar Ticket
£10.00 per person
Prepaid
31 Dec 2024 only
17:00
Back for another year is Cookham's premier New Year’s Eve experience, Dine and Disco at The White Oak. Throw on your finest attire with a black tie dress code positively encouraged (although not compulsory) and join us as we ring in the New Year in style! If you’d rather skip the dining and head straight to the disco then our Bar Ticket option is for you! Available for £10 per person, including a welcome glass of fizz, then you can just slide over to the dance floor and disco yourself all the way into 2025!

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

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Berkshire
Neighbourhood gem
Berkshire
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The White Oak, nestled in Cookham, offers an inviting atmosphere with attentive service and a varied menu. Diners rave about the "fabulous Sunday lunch" and the "delicious food," especially the treacle tart. While some report occasional service hiccups, the "friendly staff" and "great menu choices" promise a memorable dining experience.

99 Reviews

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Blair
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best fish dish I have had all year. Had the roasted hake.
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Mark
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great meal and nice time , service was excellent
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Michael
Oxford
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointing visit compared to previous visits before the change in management (which we hadn't been aware of). Very slow service and not advised of lack of specials menu choices until we ordered our food nearly an hour after we arrived. Steaks were OK but the peppercorn sauce was watery and the chips weren't well cooked. The dessert came in a reasonable time but the sticky toffee pudding wasn't hot (almost cold in the middle) and the sauce was very thin/watery. The food prices were high - as they had been under the previous management - but this was no longer 'fine dining' with good service and didn't merit those prices at all. We won't be coming again.
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aubrey
VIP
Berkshire
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The service and the meal were superb! The restaurant was very quiet with only a handful of tables for brunch. Staff very attentive and the oysters were excellent.
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Alexander
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 16 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent for a work lunch. Decent selection, and the quality was impressive . Recommended.
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Pete
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best roast ive had any where 100% recommend Great service and ambience
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Steve
VIP
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best Sunday Roasts I’ve had in a very long time! Amazing food, lovely pub style feel and brilliant service.
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Anais
Berkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A gem of a gastropub. Considering the number of great dining options in the neighbourhood, The White Oak really stands out. Fantastic food: quality and selection was first rate. Excellent friendly service. Good ambiance. Will definitely return. Family and dog friendly.
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Paul
Berkshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing food at The White Oak, a nicely refurnished pub, only lacking a roaring fire on a freezing cold night. The main fish fish was sublime and the chocolate mousse was perfectly balanced and flavoured. Really friendly and attentive service topped it off; we’ll definitely be back!
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Gail
Buckinghamshire
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The service really let down our lunch today. We never received our starters and there was no apology about this. The staff were just not on the ball. The mains were ok. There were a few cold elements which should have been warm to accompany hot food. Overall very average.
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The White Oak is rated 4.4 stars by 99 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

The Pound, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9QE

Additional information

Area
Maidenhead
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–22:00
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
English
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thewhiteoak.pub/
Phone number
01628 523043

The White Oak

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

New Years Eve Tasting Menu £70pp (£25pp deposit)

New Year's Eve 2024 - Bar Ticket

Menu

What 99 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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