Guidebook for Maidenhead
Food Scene
Popular with locals and guests who stay with us who have time to relax; Boulters Riverside Brasserie and Boulters Terrace Bar is on the River Thames so a lovely setting to watch the world, ducks and boats go by! It has a contemporary Bistro Restaurant serving modern International cuisine. The additional Terrace Bar with inside and out serves bar snacks and sharing platters, this only opens Friday, Saturday and Sunday till late.
Approximately 20 - 25 minutes walk from our home with car parking nearby.
01628 621291
Boulters Bistro Restaurant
Mon – Sun: 10:00am – 11:30am – Brunch menu
Mon – Sat: 12:00am – 9:30pm
Sun: 12:00am – 3:30pm – closed Sunday evenings
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Boulters Lock station
Popular with locals and guests who stay with us who have time to relax; Boulters Riverside Brasserie and Boulters Terrace Bar is on the River Thames so a lovely setting to watch the world, ducks and boats go by! It has a contemporary Bistro Restaurant serving modern International cuisine. The additional Terrace Bar with inside and out serves bar snacks and sharing platters, this only opens Friday, Saturday and Sunday till late.
Approximately 20 - 25 minutes walk from our home with car parking nearby.
01628 621291
Boulters Bistro Restaurant
Mon – Sun: 10:00am – 11:30am – Brunch menu
Mon – Sat: 12:00am – 9:30pm
Sun: 12:00am – 3:30pm – closed Sunday evenings
Bianco Nero is an independently owned Italian Restaurant serving traditional freshly cooked Italian food at competitive prices. Whilst the décor is simple and straightforward the portions are generous and wholesome.
Approximately 10 minutes walk from our home, there is very limited street parking outside.
01628 636137
Mon – Fri: 12:00am – 2:30am
Mon – Thur: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Mon & Sat:6:00pm – 10:30pm
Bianco Nero Italian Restaurant
14 Bridge StBianco Nero is an independently owned Italian Restaurant serving traditional freshly cooked Italian food at competitive prices. Whilst the décor is simple and straightforward the portions are generous and wholesome.
Approximately 10 minutes walk from our home, there is very limited street parking outside.
01628 636137
Mon – Fri: 12:00am – 2:30am
Mon – Thur: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Mon & Sat:6:00pm – 10:30pm
We have heard nothing but good reports from our guests who have eaten at the Bistro Story. The Polish/European food is prepared to order and is severed in exceptionally large portions which come with consistently small bills!! This relatively small venue with bar and a few dining tables has made a big impression on Maidenheads hungry foodies!
Approximately 8 minutes walk from our home, limited street parking.
01628 622087
Mon – Fri: 08:00am – 10:00pm
Sat – Sun: 10:00am – 10:00pm
The Bistro Story
17 Queen StWe have heard nothing but good reports from our guests who have eaten at the Bistro Story. The Polish/European food is prepared to order and is severed in exceptionally large portions which come with consistently small bills!! This relatively small venue with bar and a few dining tables has made a big impression on Maidenheads hungry foodies!
Approximately 8 minutes walk from our home, limited street parking.
01628 622087
Mon – Fri: 08:00am – 10:00pm
Sat – Sun: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Miyazaki is a very small authentic Japanese Restaurant. The Japanese chef prepares traditional Japanese food, NOT at London prices, while the family provides Japanese hospitality. Limited tables so booking is recommended.
Approximately 8 minutes walk from our home, limited street parking.
01628 785377
Mon – Fri: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Mon – Fri: 6:00pm – 10:00pm (last orders 9:00pm)
Sat:11:00am – 3:00pm
Sat:6:00pm – 11:00pm (last orders 10:00pm)
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Miyazaki
63 Queen StMiyazaki is a very small authentic Japanese Restaurant. The Japanese chef prepares traditional Japanese food, NOT at London prices, while the family provides Japanese hospitality. Limited tables so booking is recommended.
Approximately 8 minutes walk from our home, limited street parking.
01628 785377
Mon – Fri: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Mon – Fri: 6:00pm – 10:00pm (last orders 9:00pm)
Sat:11:00am – 3:00pm
Sat:6:00pm – 11:00pm (last orders 10:00pm)
This is central Maidenheads only Chinese Restaurant, (there are other takeaways). It has both an a-la-carte menu and a reasonably priced “eat as much as you like” menu.
Approximately 8 minutes walk from our home, parking is not easy.
01628 620334
Mon – Sun: 12:00am – 2:00pm
Mon – Sun: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Jasmine Peking
29 High StreetThis is central Maidenheads only Chinese Restaurant, (there are other takeaways). It has both an a-la-carte menu and a reasonably priced “eat as much as you like” menu.
Approximately 8 minutes walk from our home, parking is not easy.
01628 620334
Mon – Sun: 12:00am – 2:00pm
Mon – Sun: 5:30pm – 10:00pm
A large and busy noodle restaurant, specialising in all things noodles. Not (UK) conventional, you share long tables with other diners.
Approximately 7 minutes walk from our home, chargeable parking is available in the car park under the cinema.
01628 778181
Mon – Wed: 11:30am – 9:00pm
Thurs:11:30am – 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30pm – 10:30pm
Sun:11:30am – 9:30pm
Noodle Nation
56-58 King StA large and busy noodle restaurant, specialising in all things noodles. Not (UK) conventional, you share long tables with other diners.
Approximately 7 minutes walk from our home, chargeable parking is available in the car park under the cinema.
01628 778181
Mon – Wed: 11:30am – 9:00pm
Thurs:11:30am – 9:30pm
Fri & Sat: 11:30pm – 10:30pm
Sun:11:30am – 9:30pm
Excellent Indian Restaurant which serves some very unusual dishes. It can be busy at times so you may need to book, they do takeaways and delivery too.
Approximately 10-12 minutes walk from our home, it is easy to park here too.
01628 670670
Mon – Thur: 12:00am – 2:00pm
5:30pm – 10:30pm
Fri &Sat: 12:00am – 2:00pm
5:30pm – 11:00pm
Sun: 12:00am – 2:00pm
5:30pm – 10:30pm
Maidenhead Spice
117 Bridge RdExcellent Indian Restaurant which serves some very unusual dishes. It can be busy at times so you may need to book, they do takeaways and delivery too.
Approximately 10-12 minutes walk from our home, it is easy to park here too.
01628 670670
Mon – Thur: 12:00am – 2:00pm
5:30pm – 10:30pm
Fri &Sat: 12:00am – 2:00pm
5:30pm – 11:00pm
Sun: 12:00am – 2:00pm
5:30pm – 10:30pm
Not being quite on the river this Thai restaurant makes up for lack of views with an authentic décor. It has both an a-la-carte menu and a reasonably priced “eat as much as you like” buffet menu.
Approximately 15 - 20 minutes walk and it has some private parking.
01628 7777555
Buffet Lunch served every day except Saturday
Mon – Fri: 12:00am – 2:00pm
5:30pm – 10:30pm
Sat: 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Sun: 12:00am – 2:00pm
5:30pm – 10:00pm
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Thai Orchid
8 Hart StNot being quite on the river this Thai restaurant makes up for lack of views with an authentic décor. It has both an a-la-carte menu and a reasonably priced “eat as much as you like” buffet menu.
Approximately 15 - 20 minutes walk and it has some private parking.
01628 7777555
Buffet Lunch served every day except Saturday
Mon – Fri: 12:00am – 2:00pm
5:30pm – 10:30pm
Sat: 5:30pm – 10:30pm
Sun: 12:00am – 2:00pm
5:30pm – 10:00pm
Mexican restaurant, very popular, can get a little noisy, especially at the weekends but good value.
Approximately 10 minutes walk from our home, there is limited street parking outside.
01628 290230
Mon – Thur: 12:00am – 2:30pm
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Fri &Sat: 12:00am – 2:30pm
6:00pm – 10:30pm
Sun: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Poco Loco Mexican Restaurant
High StreetMexican restaurant, very popular, can get a little noisy, especially at the weekends but good value.
Approximately 10 minutes walk from our home, there is limited street parking outside.
01628 290230
Mon – Thur: 12:00am – 2:30pm
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Fri &Sat: 12:00am – 2:30pm
6:00pm – 10:30pm
Sun: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hand and Flowers is one of the oldest recorded pubs in Maidenhead. Dating from 1830 it moved to its current location on Queen Street in the 1900’s. A traditional small independent pub, popular with locals, this pub focuses on good food NOT sports monitors or gambling machines. It serves locally sourced home cooked food.
Approximately 8 minutes walk from our home, limited street parking
Closed Saturday lunch time and all day Sunday.
01628 623800
Mon – Fri: 12:00am – 3:00pm
5:00pm – 12:00pm
Sat: 5:00pm – 12:00pm
15 Queen St
15 Queen StreetThe Hand and Flowers is one of the oldest recorded pubs in Maidenhead. Dating from 1830 it moved to its current location on Queen Street in the 1900’s. A traditional small independent pub, popular with locals, this pub focuses on good food NOT sports monitors or gambling machines. It serves locally sourced home cooked food.
Approximately 8 minutes walk from our home, limited street parking
Closed Saturday lunch time and all day Sunday.
01628 623800
Mon – Fri: 12:00am – 3:00pm
5:00pm – 12:00pm
Sat: 5:00pm – 12:00pm
A very busy pub which serves a selection of Pizzas, and a few hamburgers until 9.00pm. There are a couple of patio tables outside and a few sports monitors inside. Approximately 8 minutes walk from our home, chargeable parking is available in the station car park which is opposite.
01628 624409
Mon – Thur: 12:00am – 11:00pm
Fri &Sat: 12:00am – 12:00pm
Sun: 12:00am – 10:30pm
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The Bell
Dunstable RoadA very busy pub which serves a selection of Pizzas, and a few hamburgers until 9.00pm. There are a couple of patio tables outside and a few sports monitors inside. Approximately 8 minutes walk from our home, chargeable parking is available in the station car park which is opposite.
01628 624409
Mon – Thur: 12:00am – 11:00pm
Fri &Sat: 12:00am – 12:00pm
Sun: 12:00am – 10:30pm
Very large, (part of the JD Weatherspoons chain) typical value pub; especially on Tuesdays Steak Night. It also has a few tables outside.
Approximately 8 minutes walk from our home, there is limited street parking outside.
01628 763030
Mon - Sat: 08:00am – 12:00pm
Sun: 08:00am – 11:00pm
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The Bear
8-10 High StVery large, (part of the JD Weatherspoons chain) typical value pub; especially on Tuesdays Steak Night. It also has a few tables outside.
Approximately 8 minutes walk from our home, there is limited street parking outside.
01628 763030
Mon - Sat: 08:00am – 12:00pm
Sun: 08:00am – 11:00pm
A medium sized contemporary pub also with patio tables outside that catch the last bit of sun in the summer. Cuisine is British/Mediterranean.
Approximately 8 - 10 minutes walk from our home, up Castle Hill towards Reading, it has easy to parking.
01628 621649
Mon – Sat: 12:00am – 3:00pm
Mon – Sat: 6:00pm – 23:00pm
Sun: 12:00am – 3:00pm
Sun: 6:00pm – 10:30pm
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The Windsor Castle
114 Campden Hill RdA medium sized contemporary pub also with patio tables outside that catch the last bit of sun in the summer. Cuisine is British/Mediterranean.
Approximately 8 - 10 minutes walk from our home, up Castle Hill towards Reading, it has easy to parking.
01628 621649
Mon – Sat: 12:00am – 3:00pm
Mon – Sat: 6:00pm – 23:00pm
Sun: 12:00am – 3:00pm
Sun: 6:00pm – 10:30pm
This little pub is also our closest just 2 minutes walk away! It opens at 12.00 noon and stays open till late and has a range of real Ales and Ciders, but only serves baguettes and a small menu at lunch time (until 02.00pm). During the evening there are often crib and quiz nights and selected sports matches on the television. Additionally there is a large patio to the rear and parking.
01628 675410
Craufurd Arms
15 Gringer HillThis little pub is also our closest just 2 minutes walk away! It opens at 12.00 noon and stays open till late and has a range of real Ales and Ciders, but only serves baguettes and a small menu at lunch time (until 02.00pm). During the evening there are often crib and quiz nights and selected sports matches on the television. Additionally there is a large patio to the rear and parking.
01628 675410