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The White Oak, Maidenhead, Berkshire

The White Oak

4.5 (160)
£26 to £40
English
The Pound, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9QE

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2 people
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20:30
Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    English
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    01628 523043
  • Website
    http://www.thewhiteoak.pub/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Bottomless Sunday Roast!

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for one of the most acclaimed quality Sunday roasts in Berkshire! Traditional breed meats from local farms roasted with care and passion, all roasts are served with bottomless sides of Yorkshire pudding, pigs in blankets,  roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, carrots, greens and gravy
    Bottomless Sunday Roast! photo

  • Weekday Set Lunch Menu

    £27.00 per person

    3 Feb 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
    Enjoy a great value fixed price lunch at your favourite local pub with our Weekday Set Lunch 2 courses for £27 or 3 courses for £32
    Weekday Set Lunch Menu photo

  • Supper Club - A Summer in Sicily

    £85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    27 Jun 2025 only
    18:00
    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
    Supper Club - A Summer in Sicily photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 160 people are saying

The White Oak reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Berkshire

    Child-friendly

  • Berkshire

    Good for groups

  • Berkshire

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Oak offers "great food and service," with standout roasts and unlimited sides. Diners frequently praise the "lovely atmosphere" and attentive staff, making it a popular choice for special occasions. While some note the pricing and noise levels as concerns, the overall "quality is high" and highly recommended.
160 Reviews

  1. Virginia

    London7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday roast was nice, but one of my kids ordered sausages with mashed potatoes and those were not edible, tasted wrong - when we told them about it, all they did is report it to the kitchen (glad cause I wouldn’t want any kid eating that). My other kid ordered a burger with an extra patty and we were charged double for it. The tiramisu was nothing like a tiramisu but more like a cheese cake served on a cup. When we saw the bill we mentioned some of the above and the reply was very dismissive and full of contempt It left a very disappointing impression on Father’s Day. So not planning to go back any time soon, despite being regular customers of this pub for more than a decade.

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  2. Ian

    Berkshire4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our enduring memory is the extortionate price of a glass of wine (Should have checked the prices before ordering, of course)

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  3. Pete

    Berkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Fantastic roast cannot fault, could give more pigs in blankets when requesting. Great service only issue was really loud group seated next to us kept getting up and going in and out and screaming laughing and opening fire exit doors, apart from this was great service. Bit on the more expensive side, should be a cheaper option for kids.

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  4. Emma

    Berkshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday roast was perfect, everything it should be. Service was good. Nice atmosphere

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  5. adrian

    Oxford/Oxfordshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Food, Great Presentation, Great Service, Would Highly Recommend

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  6. Christine

    Berkshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Well thought out menu beautifully cooked. Great service and a lovely ambience

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  7. Judith

    Berkshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 5 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely lunch. Great food and service. The recent refurbishment looks great. Highly recommend.

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  8. Jennifer

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an excellent lunch at The White Oak. The staff were very pleasant and attentive. The food was splendid, with compliments to the chef. In view of this, it seems churlish to flag the following. Hopefully, the comments will prove helpful to the management. 1) why does The White Oak charge the full £27 for the two course set lunch, when those items chosen do not meet this £27 threshold? In short, we are paying over and above the menu prices, if itemised separately. b) why no calories shown on the menu? We had thought this to be a legal requirement. c) why no main course salad(s) on the menu? There were a selection under the previous management, and not everyone wants to eat a "heavy" meal at lunchtime! Do please consider a salad(s) option. Despite our quibbles, we would happily come again, though the seating pods in the garden are something of an eyesore and the area was so much nicer without them!!

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  9. Jack

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 May 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another excellent meal - great menu choices and high quality dishes provided beyond everyone's expectations. Great value and friendly service - can't wait to return

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  10. Catherine

    Toronto / Ontario2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 5 May 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Paid a lot for a poor meal. The staff were lovely but the service was very slow and the restaurant was quite. We have had the same meals at the Green Oak before, and they were much better, so we'll continue going there rather.

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The White Oak is rated 4.5 stars by 160 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 9 times today
Experiences are available.
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The Pound, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9QE

Additional information

  • Area
    Maidenhead
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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