This is my second review of The Trout Inn in a month, which is something I do not usually do, but praise is due for another great meal and I have no hesitation in saying the whole experience was a huge pleasure. Today we went for a celebratory lunch, having booked ahead for the restaurant. On arrival we found a long table of customers in the restaurant, enjoying themselves as they should, but we felt perhaps a little too noisy for our tastes. When I asked if it were possible to find a quiet table, the staff were immediately as helpful as could be and we were placed in the snug, which, in my opinion, was actually an upgrade. The snug is exactly that. A small room, very traditional with tall back benches, access to the bar and one dining table adjacent to a window. Decoration was genuine traditional English Inn and made the visit interesting. It was perfect for our quiet celebration. Again, praise due for the menu that was clearly marked for GF diners. We both had the Salmon, which was generous and perfectly cooked with a good salad and baby potatoes. Pudding were traditional and delicious. I must also commend the management on the cleanliness of the Trout Inn. On both our visits we commented to each other that for a traditional pub, it is one of the best kept we have been to. The staff were all lovely. Very friendly and attentive to our requests. Many thanks to everyone at the Trout Inn and also for kindly accepting delivery of some flowers for our table. We are looking forward to our next visit and highly recommended this...
Β Β Β Read moreI don't give 5 stars because nothing's perfect, and, there's always something that can be improved, anyway, this Pub is a fantastic place, you can smell the History in it, the good food and the surroundings. Meals are great, i had half a chicken on my first visit to The Trout Inn, being Portuguese I'm a bit picky/demanding when referring to grilled chicken, but this one was cooked to perfection, and i was happy with my choice, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fully recommend. Today (29/05/22) had a beef burger, the first option from the burger section on the menu, thick burger, medium rare as i like it, 3 nice onion rings and a leaf of lettuce, taaaaasty burger, came with a portion of chips, good quality also. Can't wait to try the salmon. The staff are very friendly and go the extra mile to keep the Costumer happy. Thank you for charging my phone πππ½ Animal/dog friendly pub, with a big beergarden, equipped with a big tent, and heaters, and a nice view over the Thames. Generous car park, and a massive overflow carpark, usually with caravans and camper vans. Fully recommended this Pub,...
Β Β Β Read moreA very old establishment and it's history well documented. But more up to date the pub is on the Cask Marque Ale Trail - and deservedly so, the ale was in excellent condition.
Met my son and his partner here for Sunday lunch, each of us travelling some distance for the meeting. The meals served were as good as the ale. The day being warm and sunny, the waiting staff had no scruple about coming outside and finding us by the river bank.
This is a very rural and scenic location, on the banks of the Thames, with lovely countryside and is patronised heavily in these conditions.
The management seemed bemused by the conditions of us dining here - the Cask Marque accreditation being the reason. It was worth the effort and good memories of the place endure.
A star is lost only because the place seems so shambolic (the gents loo for example is a black painted corrugated iron affair, which blends not well with the fine old stone of the main buildings) and they really could do with a decent groundsperson - the riverbank area and car park could do...
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