RestaurantsBuckinghamshireMarlowSL7

survey result

Summary

£67
  £££
3
Good
3
Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This ever-gentrifying ‘bistropub and wine bar’ (their designation) was launched by Nigel Sutcliffe and James McLean, co-founders of restaurant consultancy Truffle Hunting, in 2021, and picked up a ‘Newcomer of the Year’ award from the folks at Estrella Damm. Chef Scott Smith (ex-of acclaimed haunts Arbutus and Wild Honey) oversees the carnivorous British bistro dishes and, while there’s the odd skeptical review submitted, even they acknowledge “most people seem positive as it slowly builds a reputation in the town”.

Summary

£55
   ££
3
Good
3
Good
2
Average
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“A pub which is going upmarket in stages”, with an attractive menu of “good (but expensive) brasserie cooking”. Operated by Nigel Sutcliffe, who helped Heston B set up The Fat Duck, and chef James McLean, the venture remains “very popular” with its audience.

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46 Spittal Street, Marlow, SL7 1DB

Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Veggies Pudding
£8.80 £23.00 £5.00 £8.50
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £24.00
Filter Coffee £3.25
Extras  
Service 10.00%
46 Spittal Street, Marlow, SL7 1DB
Opening hours
Monday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm
Tuesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm
Wednesday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm
Thursday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm
Friday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm
Saturday12 pm‑3 pm, 5 pm‑9:45 pm
Sunday12 pm‑5:30 pm

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