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Summary
This “lovely country pub in the middle of nowhere” (deep in the Berkshire countryside, where it’s easy to ignore the nearby M4) hits all targets with “big portions of delicious, gamey, meat dishes, friendly knowledgeable service and a relaxed atmosphere”. Owner Kate Robinson made a few changes when she took over from her former husband, the well-known shooting chef Mike Robinson, and now runs it with her partner, musician Rocky Rockliff. Top Tip – the snacks in the bar and huge garden are high quality, and considerably cheaper than eating a full meal inside.
Summary
“Specialising in game served in an innovative way” from the Yattendon estate which surrounds it, this “delightful” country pub makes the most of its location “in beautiful countryside”. It came to prominence under the shooting chef Mike Robinson and is now run by his former wife, Kate Robinson, and her musician partner Rocky Rockliff. They reopened it after a revamp two years ago with a “tasty new small plates menu” whose highlights include “delicious venison” and “amazing pheasant pie”. In summer, lunch from the bar menu in the vast garden.
Summary
Reopened in September 2019 after a period of closure – complete with guest rooms, new kitchen, restaurant extension and game cookery school – this well-known pub won renown for its game cooking under former proprietor Michael Robinson. Nowadays run, with much of the same team, by his ex-wife, Katie Robinson, we would hazard a guess that its new incarnation will continue the good points it had of old, including its well-kept beer and beautiful large garden in summer.
Summary
Reopened in September 2019 after a period of closure – complete with guest rooms, new kitchen, restaurant extension and game cookery school – this well-known pub won renown for its game cooking under former proprietor Michael Robinson. Nowadays run, with much of the same team, by his ex-wife, Katie Robinson, we would hazard a guess that its new incarnation will continue the good points it had of old, including its well-kept beer and beautiful large garden in summer.
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"At 7:30 on a Saturday night, they had run out of 3 of the main courses, leaving a limited choice. Slow roast venison was excellent, but other dishes were mediocre. "
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £24.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £4.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Yattendon Estate, Frilsham, RG18 0XX
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑6 pm |
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