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The White Oak

Berkshire, Cookham - Modern British - Pub - ££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Very Good

* Under new management since May 2024.* On weekday lunchtimes, local families and couples quickly populate this smart but relaxed country pub on the edge of Cookham, drawn by an enticing fixed-price deal that’s a bargain in this moneyed locality near the Thames. There’s much else to attract them too: a leafy garden with covered pods for inclement weather; a handsome bar with two real ales on tap; and a spacious dining area featuring plush banquettes and views of the garden. A display of covetable wine bottles (mostly French) indicates an oenophile influence; the pithy but varied list ranges from inexpensive vins de pays to heavyweights bought 'en primeur' by a local supplier. Equal care is taken with the food, whether on the aforementioned set menu or the seasonally attuned carte. To start, slices of treacle-cured trout are paired with little cubes of cucumber and apple, while mains could feature slow-cooked blade of beef accompanied by just-so frites, punchy truffle mayon...

* Under new management since May 2024.*

On weekday lunchtimes, local families and couples quickly populate this smart but relaxed country pub on the edge of Cookham, drawn by an enticing fixed-price deal that’s a bargain in this moneyed locality near the Thames. There’s much else to attract them too: a leafy garden with covered pods for inclement weather; a handsome bar with two real ales on tap; and a spacious dining area featuring plush banquettes and views of the garden. A display of covetable wine bottles (mostly French) indicates an oenophile influence; the pithy but varied list ranges from inexpensive vins de pays to heavyweights bought 'en primeur' by a local supplier. Equal care is taken with the food, whether on the aforementioned set menu or the seasonally attuned carte. To start, slices of treacle-cured trout are paired with little cubes of cucumber and apple, while mains could feature slow-cooked blade of beef accompanied by just-so frites, punchy truffle mayonnaise and admirable gravy – all beautfully presented. From the set menu, we also enjoyed a flavourful chicken terrine and toasted sourdough, followed by a generous chunk of hake with barbecued celeriac, creamed leeks and a tangy caper and dill emulsion. A side dish of new season's Jersey Royals added some springtime appeal. Desserts also maintained the standard, from a Guinness sticky toffee pudding (dark and flavourful, with a layer of crumble beneath the accompanying ice cream) to a coconut cake (served warm) with pineapple compote and coconut sorbet. Friendly, on-the-ball service completes the pretty picture.

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VENUE DETAILS

The Pound
Cookham
Berkshire
SL6 9QEGB

01628 523043

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OTHER INFORMATION

Separate bar, Counter seating, Outdoor dining, Wheelchair access, Parking, Family friendly, Dog friendly

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