Harden's survey result
Summary
An ancient village inn (dating apparently from 1252) serving “good old-fashioned nourishment at, by modern standards, not-unreasonable prices”, to a “clientele tending towards those born in the World War II ration years” (meaning “proper seafood cocktail, fish and meat dishes from the 70s and 80s, and veal!”). The “country cousin” of equally old-school Oslo Court in St John’s Wood, it prides itself on its traditional service, so “do not expect endless descriptions of ingredients and processes”. The inn offers two dining options: the Restaurant, for a very French menu (lobster Thermidor; steak Diane; caneton flambé), and the only slightly more casual Bar (which serves proper meals, not snacks).
Summary
This “good and old-fashioned” French outfit (with Spanish inflection, reflecting the owners’ heritage) has quite some “stickability”, having ably served this Bucks village over the bridge from Marlow for over two decades now. There’s a “long menu (not always a good sign)” but here the food is all “freshly cooked and well-sourced”, providing a selection including a “proper seafood cocktail, plus fish and meat dishes hailing back to the ’70s and ’80s!” (Avocat Crevettes, Boeuf Stroganoff, Escalope de Veau Marsala…); adding drama to a visit, some dishes are flambéed at the table.
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Marlow Road, Bisham, SL7 1RR
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Marlow Road, Bisham, SL7 1RR
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:15 pm, 6 pm‑10:15 pm |
| Saturday | 6 pm‑10:15 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3:30 pm |
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