The White Oak

Name: The White Oak
Address: The Pound, Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom, SL6 9QE
Telephone: 01628 523043
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.4

4.4

105 Reviews

£26 to £40

English

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

8:00 pm

Booked 8 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 12:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
Phone number
01628 523043
Website
http://www.thewhiteoak.pub/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
The Pound, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9QE
Area
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
GBP 85.00 per person
Prepaid
19 Sept 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
GBP 85.00 per person
Prepaid
17 Oct 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
GBP 85.00 per person
Prepaid
27 June 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 105 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

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Berkshire
Neighbourhood gem
Berkshire
Great for outdoor dining
Berkshire
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The White Oak in Cookham offers "delicious food" and "friendly, attentive service," featuring standout dishes like Sunday roast and fish specialties. Its "lovely pub style feel" and "great ambiance" make it a favorite. Although some mention service inconsistencies, many highlight the restaurant as a "gem of a gastropub."

105 Reviews

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Alix
Richmond
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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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Susan
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely pub and always good food. One of my favourite places local to where I live.
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Bernadette
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food quality and service were great. We had a lovely experience at the White Oak.
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richard
Vancouver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Lovely Sunday lunch, good food and service. Noise levels were a little high making some conversation difficult but a small issue really
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Ross
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food, solid portions and lovely attentive staff. Food is priced well on the whole - Sunday roast you can request as many bottomless sides as required but you get a healthy amount to start. Question marks over the drinks pricing however, £5.50 for diet cokes is a bit OTT for me!
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Eve
London
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous time at the white oak Cookham. The service, food and drinks were excellent. Very pricey but worth the indulgence
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Blair
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best fish dish I have had all year. Had the roasted hake.
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Mark
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great meal and nice time , service was excellent
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Michael
Oxford
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointing visit compared to previous visits before the change in management (which we hadn't been aware of). Very slow service and not advised of lack of specials menu choices until we ordered our food nearly an hour after we arrived. Steaks were OK but the peppercorn sauce was watery and the chips weren't well cooked. The dessert came in a reasonable time but the sticky toffee pudding wasn't hot (almost cold in the middle) and the sauce was very thin/watery. The food prices were high - as they had been under the previous management - but this was no longer 'fine dining' with good service and didn't merit those prices at all. We won't be coming again.
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aubrey
VIP
Berkshire
30 reviews
4.0
30 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The service and the meal were superb! The restaurant was very quiet with only a handful of tables for brunch. Staff very attentive and the oysters were excellent.
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The White Oak is rated 4.4 stars by 105 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

8:00 pm

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

The Pound, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 9QE

Additional information

Area
Maidenhead
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
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

Website
http://www.thewhiteoak.pub/
Phone number
01628 523043

The White Oak

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

Supper Club - From the Land and the Sea

Supper Club - Feathers and Fur, Wines of Portugal

Supper Club - A Summer in Sicily

Menu

What 105 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

How is The White Oak restaurant rated?

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