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The White Oak, Maidenhead, Berkshire

The White Oak

4.4
4.4
114 Reviews
£26 to £40
English

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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 114 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Berkshire

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The White Oak, a charming gastropub, is celebrated for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the "best Sunday roast" they've ever had, with unlimited side dishes adding to its appeal. While some express concerns about service speed and noise levels, "friendly staff" and a "lovely ambiance" create a welcoming dining experience.
114 Reviews
  1. Graham

    Berkshire

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Today was my mate John's birthday. I had arranged a birthday lunch for my mate John at The White Oak at Cookham. It's part of the Brucan Group. Me and my partner had eaten at their Finchampstead pub The Greyhound on several occasions so I guess I knew roughly what to expect. We started by sharing 6 oysters. Delicious. John had the grilled mackerel on squid Bolognese with samphire. Spot on. I had the steak tartare. Delightful. We both went for the braised beef shoulder on mustard mash. Cabbage seriously good. Absolutely delicious. They kindly presented John with a happy birthday plate of chocolate brownie or sticky toffee pudding with ice cream. Made John smile. Thank you The White Oak for a perfect birthday lunch. Very highly recommended. Cheers...

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  2. Nikky

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful and delicious lunch and the offer of extra sides, especially the cauliflower cheese was totally abused with relish. The food was so good and the service five star. We will be returning.

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  3. Mike

    San Francisco

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The only reason the atmosphere isn’t 5 stars is that it was, understandably, quite quiet on a Tuesday lunchtime - but good for them being open at all! The welcome from Peter & his team was exemplary, the wine selection very carefully selected & therefore very enjoyable, and the food choice was good, the food was very well cooked, served with style & was very good value for money. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend

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  4. Fiona

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very enjoyable evening catching up with a friend. The staff were very good and got the right balance of checking if we were ok but leaving us to chat. We will definitely return.

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  5. Jackie

    VIP

    Oxford

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    An enjoyable lunch with friends, good food and service.

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  6. Thea

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food and plenty of it, we were a table of 8 and all loved it.

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  7. William

    Berkshire

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Sunday roast lunch. Very warm and friendly welcome. Food arrived quickly and perfectly cooked. Loved the presentation of the side dishes and the fact you could ask for more free of charge. Highly recommmend , best Sunday roast I have had in a long long time

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  8. adrian

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, excellent food very nicely presented

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  9. Sue

    Buckinghamshire

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Fab service too. Will definitely go back

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  10. Alix

    Richmond

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Risotto was amazing! Sunday roast options were a great value with loads of unlimited (and delicious) side dishes. The negative is that tables are only booked for 1.5 hrs and they are very enforcement heavy. We were caught in traffic and thus about 20 min late heard 6 times when they needed the table back…it wasn’t a problem as we couldn’t help being late and were happy to accommodate. I would have preferred being told once and then at the time of (if needed) versus numerous reminders but that’s my opinion…I would come back but probably not on a Sunday.

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FAQs

The White Oak is rated 4.4 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The White Oak

The Pound, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9QE

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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