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Grouse & Ale, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Grouse & Ale

4.5
4.5
124 Reviews
£25 and under
Gastro Pub

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Grouse & Ale is a charming country pub situated in the picturesque countryside between High Wycombe and Marlow. This delightful pub is renowned for its exceptional British cuisine, making it a beloved choice for both locals and those seeking a destination dining experience. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, Grouse & Ale welcomes guests with open arms, promising a memorable experience in a rustic setting. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, the friendly team at Grouse & Ale look forward to welcoming you.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01494 882299
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighbourhood
    Bourne End
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Buckinghamshire

    Child-friendly

  • Buckinghamshire

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Grouse & Ale offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly service." The ambiance is warm and welcoming, perfect for casual lunches or special occasions. Guests appreciate the generous portions, particularly the roast beef and fish and chips. While some have noted limited menu options, the overall experience is "consistently good," making it a favorite spot for many.

124 Reviews
  1. James

    San Francisco

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steak was cooked as requested, but very resilient. Butcher should be advised. Service excellent.

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  2. Lesley

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent, staff and service was great, thoroughly enjoyed my time. Thank you

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  3. Sue

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Managed to book a table with very little notice. Love coming here as the food and service is always fantastic.

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  4. Fiona

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious, really hot and lots of it. Not long to wait and service was really good, lovely girl. Checked throughout the meal if all was ok by various staff. Unfortunately our table was next to the door and every time it open it was so draughty and cold; next visit will make sure seated elsewhere. Good value and loads of choice and will definitely return.

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  5. Mike

    Buckinghamshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Grouse & Ale is the local pub I wish was near me and not my Dad. Its the place I take him when I visit. Great food and excellent service. Recommend the Beer battered haddock. Save room for desserts

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  6. Roy

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good always nice friendly service, will be back soon.

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  7. Gillian

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Three of us visited the Grouse and Ale for lunch on Friday 29th.November which we do on a regular basis. The bill was for £127.60 but wrongly dated 15th. November (not a problem). We did not examine the detail of the bill until later at home when we noticed the Fish and Chips priced £16 was listed as a Ribeye steak at £24 and the Smoked Haddock at £18 was listed as Lamb at £22. Consequently we were overcharged by £12 bearing in mind we are quoting the prices shown online. We realise we should have spotted these errors at the time but as you requested a review thought it would be appropriate to mention it. We use the Grouse all the time and enjoy our visits beecause the food and service is consistantly good and the ambiance pleasant.

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  8. MALCOLM

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Came here as a party of 4. Really nice ambience and waiting staff. Food by and large delicious, and very good Rebellion beer. We have been here before, and will certainly visit again.

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  9. Felicity

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely meal this afternoon. I couldn’t decide whether to have the roast beef or pork but the waitress suggested the beef is better. She was not wrong, the best roast beef I’ve had in years! All the trimmings were great too. I did have a pudding (sticky toffee) but it didn’t live up to the main course. The portion was huge, not always a bad thing, but there wasn’t enough cream to go with it so it was really rich and I couldn’t finish it all. The wait staff were really friendly though and we really enjoyed our meal. I had been for a roast dinner there a few years back but don’t remember it being as good as it was today

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  10. Adrian

    London

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked for daughter's birthday supper. Became more challenging when we realised we had to get her back to school within 45minutes. Staff and kitchen rose to challenge admirably and with good humour, delivering top-notch steaks and actually the best triple cooked chips any of us have ever had. Would consider returning just for chips, but that diminishes everything else 0 all really excellent. Thank you!

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Grouse & Ale is rated 4.5 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for Grouse & Ale

High St, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 3JG

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Bourne End
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–7:00 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Gastro Pub
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access
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