The White Oak

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  Emilia Todorova

  ·2 months ago

  “Came here for the Sunday roast and was very disappointed especially having read the reviews and looking through the menu beforehand. The beef was rubbery, the Yorkshire pudding and stale, the initial serving of veg and sides was quite small for 4 people (although I appreciate it was all you can eat and we can order more - just meant that we kept have to ask for more stuff). Saying that the staff were very responsive and really nice overall, and the pub had a lovely atmosphere to it. However, having chosen it specifically because of the quality promised through reviews I have to say it did not live up to the quality expected and would not say it was good value for money.”

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  Louise Richardson

  ·5 months ago

  “What a lovely pub. Had the seafood platter was absolutely amazing. Such a great platter with plenty of seafood. Says for 2 would be great as a starter for 4. wine @floc was perfect pairing. Will be going back again. Staff fantastic attentive without being annoying recommend”

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  Ian J

  ·5 months ago

  “This is genuinely a five star Gastro pub. The food was delicious, both the Sunday roasts and a couple of the à la carte menu dishes, (like the excellent beef and marrow fat pie) as well as some of the starters. Really well cooked, and good value with the roast being under £30. The service was excellent, with a last-minute change to a dog friendly table in the bar being managed perfectly. The small birthday dessert for grandad was unexpected, as were the free shots of lemoncello at the end. We ate at 2:30 pm on a Sunday and it was relatively quiet which was very welcome. Mind you a lot of people were taking advantage of the unexpected April sunshine and had moved out into the garden and the quaint covered pods. I genuinely recommend this pub for a Sunday lunch.”

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  John Bloggs

  ·5 months ago

  “Lovely food, brilliant service. Jay was great outside serving and the rest of the staff were super chill and attentive. Will 100% be back the food was super fresh and tasty. Atmosphere and setting of the inside looked great as well. And they served proper mayonnaise... Absolute winner haha.”

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  Terence Ayres

  ·6 months ago

  “The White Oak is an excellent gastro pub, that sits in the heart of the beautiful village of Cookham. Cookham sits on The Thames and offers beautiful walks by the river and stunning views from the surrounding countryside. The service was excellent and the quality of food was great, at a price that won't break the bank. Our Rock Oysters were nice and fresh, the scotch egg is an absolute must and our mains were substantial and delicious! The White Oak is a dog-friendly pub, water and dog treats were delivered to our table, which makes it the perfect end to a long walk with the four-legged friend in your life; I would highly recommend!”

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  Abs

  ·6 months ago

  “Had a lovely time at the White Oak, the service, the food was brilliant but the atmosphere was quiet with only one other table being used. Though it was a Tuesday night dinner it may be different during weekends. Had a set menu from travelzoo voucher. The set menu had a variety of choice, not limited like some places, so that was a good start. Starters - half pint prawns, swordfish breaded. Mains - steak, fish n chips. Dessert - apple tarte tatin for 2. The food was cooked really nice and the portion were very generous and the service from Laura was first class. Highly recommend this place. Car park onsite. Garden seating for the summer or lunch.”

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  Paul Jobling

  ·1 year ago

  “I very rarely give five star reviews, but I am very happy to award The White Oak at Cookham five stars. First the meals were so good. The scallops were possibly the best I have ever had (and I’ve had a lot) lightly cooked to perfection and flavoured sufficiently so you don’t lose the natural delicate taste of the scallop. We both had fish as a main course and again this was very good. The Cabernet wine was expensive but good quality and the bread was varied and tasted home made. The staff were pleasant, helpful and attentive without being smothering. Negatives? The wine was very expensive at £18 a glass, as was the water and the bread, but this was not a sufficiently large negative to prevent me from happily giving an excellent review.”

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  ORLA DOWLING

  ·1 year ago

  “A lovely celebration lunch for 2 birthdays. I was looking for somewhere to bring my birthday pals for lunch and combine it with a walk. A nice circular walk on Cookham moors led us to the door of The White Oak. The interior is bright, spacious and they patio doors were open, with seating inside and out. We enjoyed a fantastic selection of starters, followed by delicious mains. I'd mentioned when booking that we were celebrating a 65th birthday and they sweetly acknowledged that with some cake and a candle. Very enjoyable lunch and will happily return 😊”

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  Emily Glaser

  ·1 year ago

  “Having been midweek previously and loving our experience we thought we should try out the Sunday roast. Wow, did this live up to expectation? Yes, it did. This is without doubt our new favourite roast lunch spot. Everything was cooked to perfection and just how we love it… And the bottom sides were an added bonus! The service was great, and we were met with a friendly smile and welcoming atmosphere. We will definitely be returning to our new favourite spot. 10/10.”

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  FG

  ·2 years ago

  “Food was very good and I would definitely recommend this place for a Sunday roast. The desserts we tried were also exceptional. Cocktails - not so good. Tasted too watery. Biggest issue was the waiting staff. Completely oblivious to customers, would all hang out around the bar so quite difficult to flag one down. Also, out waitress, bless her, very polite. Completely clueless. Better training needed and they will surely be equally exceptional.”

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