Food & Drink

As of 12 April, hospitality venues like restaurants, bars and pubs are able to reopen if they can serve food and alcohol to customers sitting outside.  You will find a list of local hospitality businesses and their reopening dates here.  Discover some great gardens and outdoor areas, covered terraces and dining pods! 

Other businesses remain closed until restrictions are lifted and they can serve customers indoors (from 17 May).  Many continue to provide takeaway and delivery services so please visit our Takeaway and Delivery page and continue to support our local businesses.

Do remember that many of our local restaurants, cafés and pubs will require you to make a reservation and/or leave your contact details for track and trace purposes/check in with the NHS Covid-19 app, so do contact each business individually so you can check out any new ways of doing things.  Please be mindful of the latest government advice about Coronavirus (Covid-19).

Don’t forget that in addition to familiar restaurant names we have a tantalising range of independent eateries and hotel restaurants!

Take a look at our Gifts and Experiences Voucher page too; we have some wonderful dining packages which make perfect presents for loved ones.  Thank you

Dining out in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is a highly rated and most palatable experience.

There's a wide range of restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes to choose from that suits all tastes and budgets.

Enjoy a morning relaxing over a cooked or continental breakfast or brunch at a family-friendly cafe. 

Or celebrate a special occasion with a traditional afternoon tea at one of our restaurants or hotels.  Check out our Afternoon Tea page for some great location ideas and far-from-traditional teas!

Windsor and Eton are crammed with stylish cafes, continental restaurants, historic pubs, wine bars, family-friendly restaurants, hotels with fine dining and an amazing nightlife scene.

Every taste is catered for, from Thai to Moroccan, South American to Asian and French to Indian.

Maidenhead's town centre offers an excellent choice of pizza, pasta, pubs and wine bars.

There's riverside dining by the Thames and fine dining at the local hotels.

The nearby village of Bray is a haven for foodies as it is home to the three Michelin-starred Waterside Inn (the Roux brothers) and Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal) plus Caldesi in Campagna (Giancarlo Caldesi).  In the pretty village of Cookham you will find Malik's, reputed to be Heston Blumenthal's favourite Indian restaurant.

Windsor, Maidenhead and Ascot host regular Farmers' Markets and food markets.

There's nothing better on a warm, sunny day than to buy some fresh produce from the local producers and head off for a lazy picnic in the park.

Food Hygiene Rating System

Next time you're dining out or having a takeaway you'll be able to see the hygiene ratings of your local eatery – from fine restaurants to kebab vans – thanks to a new council scheme: The Food Hygiene Rating System.

Places that prepare and serve food are now awarded up to five stars following a food hygiene inspection.

Visit the website to check a rating online. 

Further Recommendations

If you are planning on visiting Windsor and Maidenhead, you really won't be disappointed with the level and creativity of the food and drink on offer in the Borough, however, if you are planning on visiting as part of a short break or shopping getaway, we have listed some additional resources below to help make your stay even more delightful and interesting.

If you are looking to book some accommodation then we highly recommend you visit our hotels, bed and breakfasts, self catering and camping pages where you can browse through a wealth of quality accommodation providers with many bookable online.

If you are wondering what to see and do, there are lots of different things to do such as visiting one of our many world-famous attractions (such as Windsor Castle, Legoland, Ascot Racecourse and Dorney Court) or checking our 'whats on' page for more information on the many excellent events (such as the Royal Windsor Horse Show) that are happening in the Borough.

If you are interested in a spot of retail therapy, Windsor and Maidenhead is blessed with amazing shopping and there is a variety of car parking options.

Last but not least, if you need any further help or support, in the form of maps, guides or general advice and recommendations, you can always call the Royal Windsor Information Centre during office hours on +44 (0)1753 743907 where one of our friendly assistants will be more than happy to help you as much as possible.