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Gilbey’s (Windsor)

5th April 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Michelin recommended restaurant 100 yards north of Windsor bridge, evidently popular and serving reasonble options

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Franglaise

Address: 82-83 High St, Eton SL4 6AF

Food Rating: 54%

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The Harrow at Little Bedwyn (Marlborough)

27th February 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Pleasant and snug village restaurant serving 5, 7 or 8 course modern tasting menus at lunch or dinner

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Little Bedwyn, Kelston Rd, Marlborough SN8 3JP, UK

Food Rating: 74%

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The Red Lion Freehouse (East Chisenbury)

15th February 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming Michelin starred pub tucked away from civilisation 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Traditional

Address: East Chisenbury SN9 6AQ

Food Rating: 76%

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Lords of the Manor (Cotswold)

15th December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Country manor hotel outside Cheltenham serving carefully designed, Michelin starred dishes with some varied results

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Lords of the Manor Hotel, Upper Slaughter GL54 2JD

Food Rating: 76%

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The Coach (Marlow)

22nd November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

No reservations, second Marlow installment from Tom Kerridge's Hand and Flowers team serving simple yet powerfully pleasing dishes

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: 3 West St, Marlow SL7 2LS

Food Rating: 79%

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Sir Charles Napier (Chinnor)

3rd November 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Charming, Michelin starred pub in Chinnor, Oxfordshire set within in a picturesque grounds 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern British

Address: Sprigs Holly, Chinnor OX39 4BX

Food Rating: 77%

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L’Ortolan (Reading)

28th July 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Elegant ex-restaurant with rooms, now purely restaurant serving fun,  innovative food 

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: French

Address: Church Ln, Shinfield, Reading RG2 9BY, United Kingdom

Food Rating: 83%

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Alimentum (Cambridge)

15th July 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Modern cooking in an equally modern restaurant serving very good value for money Michelin starred food

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: 52-154 Hills Rd, Cambridge CB2 8PB

Food Rating: 82%

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The Fat Duck (Bray)

2nd June 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Incredible invention of dishes and highest end of gastronomic adventure combined with genuinely wonderful flavours

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative

Address: High Street, Bray, West Berkshire, SL6 2AQ

Food Rating: 95%

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The Woodspeen (Newbury)

10th May 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

1 Michelin starred modern and airy restaurant, serving very satisfying food

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Lambourn Road, Woodspeen Newbury, RG20 8BN

Food Rating: 82%

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  • Food Rating - 82%
    82

Summary

Superb value for money.
Light and airy design.
Extended al fresco garden area.

None of note.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Lambourn Road, Woodspeen Newbury, RG20 8BN

Website: The Woodspeen (Newbury)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 1635 265070

Recent Visit – 1 Star

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22nd June 2023

Recent Visit – Not Starred but Recommended

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5th November 2022

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About Me

meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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