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The White Oak, Maidenhead, Berkshire

The White Oak

4.4
4.4
124 Reviews
£26 to £40
English

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
The White Oak is a contemporary Michelin rated pub and restaurant in the heart of Cookham in Berkshire.

Taking hospitality back to it's roots with a warm welcome from our genuinely friendly team, gastronomic experiences showcasing outstanding suppliers and produce but most of all – to enjoy our great quality menu, simply prepared.

The White Oak prides itself on offering a diverse selection of wines, beers, cask ales and ciders. Our carefully selected wine list offers an accessible range of bottles to suit all tastes and dishes and don't worry if you are driving, we have an extensive lo and no alcohol list too.

There is a large garden and terrace which is covered and has heaters, with dining pods for the perfect unique dining experience. There is ample parking and dogs are very welcome in the bar.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    English
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01628 523043
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    Maidenhead
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Supper Club - From the Land and the Sea

    £85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Sep 19, 2025 only
    The pinnacle of surf and turf, showcasing the best of British fish and shellfish, rare breed meats and foraged ingredients courtesy of Mother Nature. Paired with the finest English wines which have been hand selected and are presented by our Sommelier Michael Wrist-Knudsen. Guests are invited to arrive from 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Due to the group nature of the evening we are unfortunately unable to delay proceedings for late arrivals. To see the menu or for any dietary requirements please contact Andrea on info@thewhiteoak.pub
  • Supper Club - Feathers and Fur, Wines of Portugal

    £85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Oct 17, 2025 only
    The best of British wild birds and local game from Casey Fields Farm Shop paired with wines from Quinta do Crasto in the Douro Valley Hosted five course tasting menu with paired wines - £85pp Guests are invited to arrive from 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Due to the group nature of the evening we are unfortunately unable to delay proceedings for late arrivals. To see the menu or for any dietary requirements please contact Andrea on info@thewhiteoak.pub
  • Supper Club - A Summer in Sicily

    £85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jun 27, 2025 only
    A focus on the incredible wines from Tenute Orestiadi, Sicily. A young company that vinifies the best grapes grown on the island: from the Belìce Valley to the slopes of Mount Etna with the aim of tracing routes that unite the people of the Mediterranean. Known as the crossroads of the Mediterranean and with influences from Italy and Spain but also Arabia and Africa, Sicilian cuisine is a veritable melting pot of flavour. Guests are invited to arrive from 6:30pm for a 7pm start. Due to the group nature of the evening we are unfortunately unable to delay proceedings for late arrivals. To see the menu or for any dietary requirements please contact Andrea on info@thewhiteoak.pub

What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Berkshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Oak delights with "amazing customer service," "delicious food," and "fantastic ambiance." Guests rave about the Sunday roast with "bottomless sides" and "attentive staff." While some note occasional service hiccups and food inconsistencies, the overall experience is praised for "wonderful meals" and a "gem of a gastropub" atmosphere.

124 Reviews
  1. Lee

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely setting and a lovely atmosphere. Booked a table for the bottomless roast and was not disappointed. Service was amazing and was well looked after as it was a birthday meal. Brought along our own birthday cake and this was brought out after the meal with no quibble. Had a lovely afternoon and will definitely visit again. Thanks to all at the White Oak for making the occasion memorable.

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  2. maurice

    VIP

    Berkshire

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely Sunday lunch for 8 people celebrating a birthday. The food, service and ambiance was all amazing…thank you

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  3. Janice

    Buckinghamshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My husband’s coeliac diet was taken care of and waiters were helpful and attentive

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  4. Jan

    London

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a wonderful girls lunch midweek. We chose from the normal menu and all us agreed that the food was delicious and the service was fantastic. A big congratulations to all and I’m back again there tonight for more of the same.

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  5. Muryel

    London

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, great service, welcoming space, will be back!

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  6. Alison

    Buckinghamshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing customer service, little bit quiet but it was the day after Valentines. Food was absolutely delicious, looking forward to returning very soon....

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  7. Ben

    Bath

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, very flavoursome and high quality, not your average pub! Great service. HIGHLY recommend.

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  8. James

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    We reserved a table at 8pm on Valentine’s Day and turned up at our allotted time - table was still in use and asked to wait at the bar. We went to the bar, that was full of dirty used glasses, and waited 10 mins to be served even though there was no one else at the bar, waiting staff rushing around everywhere and all clearly looked very stressed. Finally got a drink at 820pm and waited until 840pm for our table. Took a while to get served - finally got our food at 930pm but my wife’s dish was cold. No waiting staff around, so had to go to manager to ask to rectify, which she promptly did - however, took both dishes back and waited another 15 mins for our meal. By this time we had lost our appetite and felt the evening had been completely tarnished. Decided to get the bill after our main as didn’t want to stay any longer - my wife’s dishes were taken off the bill, but generally very disappointing evening - it used to be very smart and good service gastropub but now it is clearly tired and average food. Will not be retuning.

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  9. Steven

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a three course lunch and it was truly amazing The flavours were incredible, please try the Chateaubian X We will definitely be coming back X Staff all attentive and friendly X

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  10. Simone

    Buckinghamshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious set lunch. Can’t wait to comeback

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FAQs

The White Oak is rated 4.4 stars by 124 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The White Oak

The Pound, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9QE

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Maidenhead
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    English
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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