Harden's survey result
Summary
Simon & Deborah Bonwick took over this well-known pub (which boasts a cosy, traditional interior and huge garden) in mid 2025, and its website now dubs it as ‘A cosy pipe and slippers kind of pub’ that’s ‘A Gastronomic Chapel amongst the Culinary Cathedrals here in Bray-on-Thames’. He has been and continues to be involved with a number of other pubs in the Henley / Marlow area, and here aims for ‘highly executed seasonal French cuisine’, with dishes such as ‘Market Fish “Like When in Paris”; and ‘Aged Highland Beef fillet “A La Ficelle” with a Rather Nice Sauce’. Reports please!
Summary
“Still going strong” – this comparatively un-foodie pub has thrived in this gourmet village by offering an attractive and traditional backdrop for easygoing British cuisine, realised with wit: fish finger sandwich, steak, top burgers and so on.
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Have you eaten at The Crown at Bray?
High Street, Bray, SL6 2AA
Restaurant details
The Crown at Bray Restaurant Diner Reviews
"First lunch time visit to this country restaurant. Easy to find and lots of parking on site We had a table on the narrow window side which has lots of light and well separated. Only fits tables of 2 though. Lunch time has a good value menu of 3 courses for £26 plus service. We had one of these with cheese tart, on a super base and well garnished; then mussels with chips , both simple and very tasty , fishing with a very light orange pudding. My companion went all out for the wild rabbit lasagne ( loads of rabbit) and venison which was sublime. Also had the rhubarb pudding off the lunch menu. Overall came to £128 so not a cheap lunch but that was our choice! Tip - avoid the tap water which is smells of chorine! "
High Street, Bray, SL6 2AA
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑7 pm |
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