Guidebook for Windsor and Maidenhead
Food Scene
Slip away from the hustle and bustle of Windsor and Eton for a delicious meal
47 locals recommend
Côte Brasserie - Windsor
71 High StSlip away from the hustle and bustle of Windsor and Eton for a delicious meal
The only proper Windsor riverside pub! Enjoy a drink and/or a meal outdoors whatever the weather. Fabulous sharing platters!
10 locals recommend
The Boatman
10 Thames SideThe only proper Windsor riverside pub! Enjoy a drink and/or a meal outdoors whatever the weather. Fabulous sharing platters!
Fabulous bar and restaurant. Booking usually required. Food is delicious with a South African bias! Proper cocktails too.
23 locals recommend
GOGOS Waterfront Restaurant
Maidenhead RoadFabulous bar and restaurant. Booking usually required. Food is delicious with a South African bias! Proper cocktails too.
Brilliant brunches through to late night dinners. Always delicious.
15 locals recommend
Bill's Windsor
64-67 Goswell HillBrilliant brunches through to late night dinners. Always delicious.
Carluccio's - Windsor
Great location with great food.
Nothing beats the cinnamon bun! Take a break whilst sightseeing and refuel! Some say they serve the best coffee in Windsor.
11 locals recommend
Cinnamon Cafe
Goswell HillNothing beats the cinnamon bun! Take a break whilst sightseeing and refuel! Some say they serve the best coffee in Windsor.
Jung's
95 Peascod StYummy! Take a break at this delicious bakery shop or buy something to take-away! All good.
Quaint English Pub serving delicious food as well. Always a great atmosphere. Perfectly placed at the top fo the Long Walk.
54 locals recommend
The Two Brewers
34 Park StQuaint English Pub serving delicious food as well. Always a great atmosphere. Perfectly placed at the top fo the Long Walk.
Wonderful English Pub just over the Bridge into Eton. Delicious food available!
33 locals recommend
The George Inn
77 High StWonderful English Pub just over the Bridge into Eton. Delicious food available!
It's possibly the best curry house in the area! Absolutely delicious and great service. Well worth a visit for a traditional English curry!
17 locals recommend
Viceroy Of Windsor
49-51 St. Leonards RdIt's possibly the best curry house in the area! Absolutely delicious and great service. Well worth a visit for a traditional English curry!
You can be sure of a super meal here with excellent service. Well worth a visit for a laid back lunch or something a bit more special!
28 locals recommend
Gilbey's Bar & Restaurant Eton
81-83 High StYou can be sure of a super meal here with excellent service. Well worth a visit for a laid back lunch or something a bit more special!
Drinks & Nightlife
No5 St Leonards Rd
5 St. Leonards RdIdeal for late night cocktails ... often with live music!
Old Ticket Hall
1 Farm YardLate night live music, dancing and drinking! Loud!
Windsor & Eton Brewery
1-4 Duke StOur favourite local brewery! Even the Royal family agree!
Great pub a short stroll on the cobbled streets from the castle. They serve over 100 different gins in the pub and also have their own Guildhall Island Gin (named after the cobbled area where the pub is located). Perfect!
7 locals recommend
The Queen Charlotte
6 Church LnGreat pub a short stroll on the cobbled streets from the castle. They serve over 100 different gins in the pub and also have their own Guildhall Island Gin (named after the cobbled area where the pub is located). Perfect!
Sightseeing
The oldest inhabited castle in the world ... and we think the most beautiful! A must see when your'e here. Try and co-ordinate a visit when the guards are changing. (Note changing of the guard timings change depending on the time of year and what else is happening at the Castle).
505 locals recommend
Windsor Castle
3 Lanark PlThe oldest inhabited castle in the world ... and we think the most beautiful! A must see when your'e here. Try and co-ordinate a visit when the guards are changing. (Note changing of the guard timings change depending on the time of year and what else is happening at the Castle).
The future king of England and his brother both went to school there! Eton College is an English independent boarding school for boys. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Heritage Tours are available through the schools website.
94 locals recommend
Eton College
The future king of England and his brother both went to school there! Eton College is an English independent boarding school for boys. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI. Heritage Tours are available through the schools website.
Parks & Nature
No visit to Windsor would be complete without walking or jogging along the Long Walk - no bicycles allowed though. This 3 mile tree-lined avenue stretches from the Castle to towards the impressive Copper Horse depicting George III on horse back. Red Deer can often be spotted too. Pop into the Two Brewers on your way back to quench your thirst.
57 locals recommend
The Long Walk
The Long Walk RoadNo visit to Windsor would be complete without walking or jogging along the Long Walk - no bicycles allowed though. This 3 mile tree-lined avenue stretches from the Castle to towards the impressive Copper Horse depicting George III on horse back. Red Deer can often be spotted too. Pop into the Two Brewers on your way back to quench your thirst.
Windsor Great Park
Gorgeous gardens and lovely walks.
Windsor Great Park is a Royal Park of 2,020 hectares (5,000 acres). Great for cyclists! Plus horse riding opportunities too.
201 locals recommend
Windsor Great Park
Windsor Great Park is a Royal Park of 2,020 hectares (5,000 acres). Great for cyclists! Plus horse riding opportunities too.
Take a stroll around Cliveden. A great day out with lots of trails to walk or run. Also home to the glorious Cliveden House ... a truly delightful spot for afternoon tea or a more substantial meal. Booking required.
47 locals recommend
Cliveden NT
Cliveden RoadTake a stroll around Cliveden. A great day out with lots of trails to walk or run. Also home to the glorious Cliveden House ... a truly delightful spot for afternoon tea or a more substantial meal. Booking required.
Essentials
In the heart of Windsor so great for picking up bits if your'e going to be out and about in town.
43 locals recommend
Waitrose & Partners
37 Goswell HillIn the heart of Windsor so great for picking up bits if your'e going to be out and about in town.
S.J Forbes
134 Peascod StBrilliant hair salon ... stylists and colourists!
Essential food items available, a newspaper and obviously petrol/diesel. The hand car wash/clean team are brilliant at the back of the forecourt too.
BP
88 Maidenhead RdEssential food items available, a newspaper and obviously petrol/diesel. The hand car wash/clean team are brilliant at the back of the forecourt too.
Getting Around
Take this train to Slough to pick up the Great Western Railway main line. Trains run to and from London Paddington (many trains running into the early hours of the morning - the best bet after a night out in London), Maidenhead, Reading, Oxford, Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcester Foregate Street, Hereford, Cheltenham Spa, Gloucester, Bristol and many other destinations.
32 locals recommend
Windsor and Eton Central station
Take this train to Slough to pick up the Great Western Railway main line. Trains run to and from London Paddington (many trains running into the early hours of the morning - the best bet after a night out in London), Maidenhead, Reading, Oxford, Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcester Foregate Street, Hereford, Cheltenham Spa, Gloucester, Bristol and many other destinations.
A main line station to London Waterloo. Takes approximately 55 minutes and there are 2 trains per hour.
30 locals recommend
Windsor & Eton Riverside Station (Stop E)
A main line station to London Waterloo. Takes approximately 55 minutes and there are 2 trains per hour.
5 Star Cars
Vansittart EstateReliable, efficient taxi service. Our go-to service. Great for airport runs too.
Shopping
A combination of high street shops and a few bespoke shops. If in doubt ask for 'King Edward Court' - no local will respond to Windsor Yards!
10 locals recommend
Windsor Yards
126 King Edward CourtA combination of high street shops and a few bespoke shops. If in doubt ask for 'King Edward Court' - no local will respond to Windsor Yards!
It's our local high street ... although it looks like it should be pronounced peas cod it's really pes cod! Lots of shops, restaurants, coffee shops etc. Pedestrianised to easy to wander about and take in the sight of the Castle at the top of the Street.
10 locals recommend
Peascod Street
Peascod StreetIt's our local high street ... although it looks like it should be pronounced peas cod it's really pes cod! Lots of shops, restaurants, coffee shops etc. Pedestrianised to easy to wander about and take in the sight of the Castle at the top of the Street.
It's the best place to browse products from all the royal estates plus some delicious foods! Great to buy Royal presents for family and friends back home. There is also a super cafe for a well deserved break!
22 locals recommend
Windsor Farm Shop
Datchet RoadIt's the best place to browse products from all the royal estates plus some delicious foods! Great to buy Royal presents for family and friends back home. There is also a super cafe for a well deserved break!