The best restaurants serving British food in Sonning Common South Oxfordshire South East

What isn't to love about this jewel of a pub, without the exception of some of the local roads that is? We found this gem of an establishment a while back when a booking at a nearby pub had to be cancelled and they recommended the Red Lion. On our latest visit, we met up with relatives from Battersea for lunch on a cold, very wet Saturday lunchtime, weather courtesy of Storm Bert. From the minute we walked through the door, we were greeted by the welcoming landlord and members of his team. Being dog friendly, as soon as we were seated at our table, our accompanying Golden Doodle summer was treated to a bowl of water and even some doggie snacks from the bar. The was a good choice of real ales from the bar and the menu, was usefully concise and yet loaded with lovely dishes to tempt us. By coincidence, we all, one by one ordered the fish and chips and our post meal comments varied from "brilliant" to the "best I've had for years". Service throughout the meal was attentive, polite and so friendly. And to top it all, the bill was very reasonable considering the quality of the food, beer in fact the whole experience. I note that their website states: " Everything we do at The Red Lion is evaluated through the lens of asking ourselves whether or not it'll make people return". Well they certainly knocked that one out of the park for us, we'll be returning as soon as we can and we live over 100 miles away(!). If a two hundred mile round trip for lunch isn't a recommendation, I don't know what is!

Lovely to see this pub back to what it used to be - good food, great service and all at a good price!

Llamamos para el almuerzo en nuestro paseo y nos dieron la bienvenida, incluyendo nuestro perro. Los chicos tenían nuggets de pollo hechos con trozos de pollo adecuados. Tomé estofado y mi marido comió hamburguesa de pollo. Todo delicioso, recomendaría.

Fantastic atmosphere and great Staff and the charismatic landlord Tommy.. it really makes the Unicorn a great place to eat or drink with family or friends.. highly recommend..

I had coffee at the Herb Garden today and developed a nasty cough whilst I was there. A member of staff brought me a glass of water (she obviously heard me coughing) without my asking. I was impressed; she went beyond the call of service. Thankyou! Gold stars all round. Coffee and scone delicious too!

We went to the greyhound last night to celebrate my husband’s birthday , we had a fantastic evening all of the staff were amazing so friendly and very attentive! Special mention to our waitress Laura who was awesome! What a lovely young lady ! The food was sublime! I had the whole sea bass omg out of this world ! I cannot recommend this place enough , such a stunning restaurant in a beautiful location! We were just planning our return trip when I heard they were closing down in 3 weeks time , so disappointed and sad for the owners and all the staff what a shame what a sad loss 😞