
Two Watermills
Quick info
About Two Watermills
On Monks Ln in Newbury, Two Watermills is a pub serving a large menu of standard fare alongside vegan options in a casual setting. Drinks and food orders are placed at the bar counter, where a queue often forms, and the venue gets busy on Sundays. The decor is kept clean and tidy throughout. It opens daily and takes walk-ins, though tables can also be booked ahead for occasions like birthdays. Outside, a beer garden extends the seating, and an outdoor play area gives children space to occupy themselves while the room fills up around them.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention outdoor children's play area, steak dishes, fish and chips and beef pie.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention outdoor children's play area, steak dishes, fish and chips and beef pie.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return for the pub's hearty mains, with several singling out the beef pie paired with Hawkstone IPA as the best they've had, alongside a sirloin "cooked to perfection" and generous fish and chips. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, going out of their way for birthdays, anniversaries, and larger group bookings, with one server on a busy Sunday sorting out a booking mix up within seconds. Close behind that praise, though, service lapses recur during busy stretches: one diner describes waiting roughly fifteen minutes at the bar for a reserved table while staff walked past unacknowledged, then receiving a steak cooked well done instead of the requested medium with no real follow up when raised. Another recounts raising a hand for a waitress's attention over a missing menu item and unfulfilled drink orders, going unnoticed on repeated attempts. A couple of visits also mention being short on bar staff, even when the meal itself still came out enjoyable.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often return for the pub's hearty mains, with several singling out the beef pie paired with Hawkstone IPA as the best they've had, alongside a sirloin "cooked to perfection" and generous fish and chips. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, going out of their way for birthdays, anniversaries, and larger group bookings, with one server on a busy Sunday sorting out a booking mix up within seconds. Close behind that praise, though, service lapses recur during busy stretches: one diner describes waiting roughly fifteen minutes at the bar for a reserved table while staff walked past unacknowledged, then receiving a steak cooked well done instead of the requested medium with no real follow up when raised. Another recounts raising a hand for a waitress's attention over a missing menu item and unfulfilled drink orders, going unnoticed on repeated attempts. A couple of visits also mention being short on bar staff, even when the meal itself still came out enjoyable.
Featured reviews
- Michael
“Rwan sorted out our table after a bit of a booking mix up (our fault). Very nicely done and all sorted in seconds even though it was a busy Sunday. Five stars”
- Hannah Cooper
“What you notice when you first walk in, is how well kept the decor is, very clean and tidy, and of course the staff are friendly and welcoming. Food was good and tasty, service prompt and although very busy felt we were being well looked after. There is a great number of parking spaces, and I liked the outdoor eating area was split into smoking and non-smoking areas. There is also a lovely area for young children to play. Overall would recommend for any occasion and family friendly.”
- Ben West
“Lovely pub restaurant!! Food was delicious and served quickly. Hats off to Jeremy Clarkson and the Hawkstone family for an incredible Hawkstone IPA and Beef Pie, easily the best pie I’ve had! Credit to Two Watermills for serving it. Staff were friendly, polite and willing to go the extra mile to please, even during a busy period, thank you to Josh our server for a great experience. Amenities include, outdoor play area for children, outdoor seating, beer garden and EV charging and more. There was also dog treats and water available by the front door. The place itself has a lovely vibe, very spacious including seating, clean and brilliantly decorated. Would definitely recommend to anyone, and hope to visit again soon.”
- Eve H
“We dropped in for our anniversary meal and were pleasantly surprised. Although they were short on bar staff, once we were served and ordered our food this was brought out in 15-20 minutes and was very enjoyable. We had a 40% off voucher which was a bonus 😋. Sirloin cooked to perfection and huge fish & chips. Would definitely recommend the food 👌🏻 x”
- Matthew Morton
“A regular visitor. I am always made to feel welcome and get excellent service. Nothing is too much trouble for them. Excellent choice of beer and varied menu. Can't wait till my next visit. It won't be long!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Simple pub offering a large menu of standard fare, plus vegan options, in a casual atmosphere.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
Bars near Two Watermills
- Plough on the Green4.35230.7 mi
sunday roast, toffee apple crumble, steak americano
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Watermills | 4.42,355 | — | outdoor children's play area, steak dishes, fish and chips |
| Plough on the Green | 4.3523 | 0.7 mi | sunday roast, toffee apple crumble, steak americano |
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