Best Gastropubs in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire

In total, there are 48 award winning gastropubs in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more food pubs listed in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list gastropubs in the UK and Ireland holding an award from a major UK restaurant guide; less than 3% of the total restaurants in the UK and Ireland currently hold such an award, and the proportion of award winning gastropubs is likely even lower than this.

The best gastropub in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire is The Hand and Flowers in Marlow (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Tom Kerridge serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Hand and Flowers currently holds 2 Michelin Stars and 4 AA Rosettes.

There are currently 4 listed Michelin Star gastropubs in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire consisting of 1 gastropub holding 2 Michelin Stars and 3 gastropubs holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 3 gastropubs holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 18 gastropubs holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 38 listed AA Rosette gastropubs in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire consisting of 1 gastropub holding 4 AA Rosettes, 7 gastropubs holding 3 AA Rosettes, 14 gastropubs holding 2 AA Rosettes and 16 gastropubs holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled within the verdant meadows and integral highways connecting diverse English cultures, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire are three of the most celebrated counties in the United Kingdom. Abounding with history, these locations are particularly known for their rich food culture and pub history, offering an amalgamated expression of distinct regional cuisines, local produce, and a dynamic ambience. Berkshire sets forth a spectacular culinary journey with a great many renowned gastropubs such as The Pot Kiln, an establishment laudable both for its ambience and unique offerings of game sourced from its own land. Buckinghamshire takes pride in its historical food pub, The Hand and Flowers, the first pub in the UK to receive two Michelin stars, famed for its inspirational flavours and local sourcing ethos. In Oxfordshire, sites like The Nut Tree Inn offer a blend of the traditional British pub feel while serving up remarkable modern cuisine that has not only fetched them a Michelin Star but made them a destination of choice for food lovers. These pubs profoundly resonate with the distinctive character of their vicinity, presenting food assembled with devotion and local ingredients, all within settings that reflect the rich history and charm of each county. This imbues guests with a multisensory dining experience, one that transcends the confines of traditional pub grubs and immerses you in a unique journey of cultural and culinary exploration.