The White Oak

4.4

128 Reviews

£26 to £40

English

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 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

Location
The Pound, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9QE
Phone number
01628 523043
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
English
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

Supper Club - From the Land and the Sea
£85.00 per person
Prepaid
19 Sept 2025 only
The pinnacle of surf and turf, showcasing the best of British fish and shellfish, rare breed meats and foraged ingredients courtesy of Mother Nature. Paired with the finest English wines which have been hand selected and are presented by our Sommelier Michael Wrist-Knudsen. Guests are invited to arrive from 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Due to the group nature of the evening we are unfortunately unable to delay proceedings for late arrivals. To see the menu or for any dietary requirements please contact Andrea on info@thewhiteoak.pub
Supper Club - Feathers and Fur, Wines of Portugal
£85.00 per person
Prepaid
17 Oct 2025 only
The best of British wild birds and local game from Casey Fields Farm Shop paired with wines from Quinta do Crasto in the Douro Valley Hosted five course tasting menu with paired wines - £85pp Guests are invited to arrive from 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Due to the group nature of the evening we are unfortunately unable to delay proceedings for late arrivals. To see the menu or for any dietary requirements please contact Andrea on info@thewhiteoak.pub
Supper Club - A Summer in Sicily
£85.00 per person
Prepaid
27 Jun 2025 only
A focus on the incredible wines from Tenute Orestiadi, Sicily. A young company that vinifies the best grapes grown on the island: from the Belìce Valley to the slopes of Mount Etna with the aim of tracing routes that unite the people of the Mediterranean. Known as the crossroads of the Mediterranean and with influences from Italy and Spain but also Arabia and Africa, Sicilian cuisine is a veritable melting pot of flavour. Guests are invited to arrive from 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Due to the group nature of the evening we are unfortunately unable to delay proceedings for late arrivals. To see the menu or for any dietary requirements please contact Andrea on info@thewhiteoak.pub

What 128 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
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Berkshire
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The White Oak offers a vibrant dining experience under new management. Guests appreciate the "excellent food," "attentive service," and a "great menu choice." The ambiance is welcoming with both indoor and outdoor seating options. While some teething issues with service timing exist, the overall dining quality remains commendable, making it a "highly recommended" spot.

128 Reviews

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lisa VIP
Buckinghamshire3 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice venue, food was ok, tasty but not amazing. Had a roast dinner. Food not piping hot, gravy and sides were luke warm. However great choice of sides and liked the 'bottomless sides' approach but it is reflected in the price. Puddings average. I had chocolate and salted caramel mouse, it was very heavy, was more like a ganache, i left most of it. Service good and attentive.
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Cathy
Buckinghamshire9 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely sunday roast tasty and plenty of veg! Lively ambience wound recommend
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Heather
Berkshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great especially the monk fish and scampi starter. Services was amazing and very polite. But avoid table 2 as you have the doors either side of you opening and letting in the cold and banging closed.
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Carolyn
Berkshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous meal with excellent service from start to finish. Food was amazing, service prompt, extra bread produced at no charge or request (but just what I needed to soak up the delicious mussel sauce). Wouldn't hesitate to eat here again if I lived locally. Totally recommend. The only change i would make would be to kill the background music - the hum of gentle conversation needs no backing track!
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Lee
Berkshire2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely setting and a lovely atmosphere. Booked a table for the bottomless roast and was not disappointed. Service was amazing and was well looked after as it was a birthday meal. Brought along our own birthday cake and this was brought out after the meal with no quibble. Had a lovely afternoon and will definitely visit again. Thanks to all at the White Oak for making the occasion memorable.
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maurice VIP
Berkshire14 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely Sunday lunch for 8 people celebrating a birthday. The food, service and ambiance was all amazing…thank you
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Janice
Buckinghamshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My husband’s coeliac diet was taken care of and waiters were helpful and attentive
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Jan
London9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a wonderful girls lunch midweek. We chose from the normal menu and all us agreed that the food was delicious and the service was fantastic. A big congratulations to all and I’m back again there tonight for more of the same.
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Muryel
London26 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Good food, great service, welcoming space, will be back!
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Alison
Buckinghamshire1 review
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Amazing customer service, little bit quiet but it was the day after Valentines. Food was absolutely delicious, looking forward to returning very soon....
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The White Oak is rated 4.4 stars by 128 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

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

The Pound, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9QE

Additional information

Phone number
01628 523043
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
English
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

The White Oak

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Supper Club - From the Land and the Sea

Supper Club - Feathers and Fur, Wines of Portugal

Supper Club - A Summer in Sicily

Menu

What 128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is The White Oak restaurant rated?

Is The White Oak currently accepting bookings?

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