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Hours
Sun
11:00 - 22:30
Mon
11:00 - 23:00
Tue
11:00 - 23:00
Wed
11:00 - 23:00
Thu
11:00 - 23:00
Fri
11:00 - 0:00
Sat
11:00 - 0:00
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Food and ambience
Local cuisine, Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly
Special Occasion Dining, View, Groups, Bar Scene, Business meetings
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About
An idyllic retreat set in beautiful country house-style surroundings, The Ferry serves a menu of gourmet European recipes. Trained in high-class cookery schools in Spain and Italy, the chefs bring a wealth of experience, and demonstrate knowledge of a breadth of classic and complex cooking techniques. Partnering with Rothschild wine merchants, guests can choose a bottle from the well-stocked cellar.
PRICE RANGE
£8 – £50
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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3.5
1,641 reviews
Excellent
595
Very good
382
Average
233
Poor
214
Terrible
217
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Thomas A
Wantage17 contributions
Feb 2024 • couples
Great meal and great service, Harry and Stacey did a great job throughout making sure everything was the best it could be. Would recommend.
Written 13 February 2024
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General Manager A
We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us!
Written 19 February 2024
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Mark Anthony K
London8 contributions
Feb 2024 • family
The staff greeted us upon arrival.
Nothing was too much problem for Caitlin & Eva.
If you want a relaxing first-class meal overlooking the river Thames then “The Ferry” is the place to go for fine dining.
The starters were amazing, and the main course looked and tasted great. Sunday roast dinner was enjoyed by all of us, Chicken, Pork or Beef, lean-cut meats, and generous helpings of vegetables.
Summary: The food quality was exceptional & tasted delicious. Yorkshire Puddings best I have ever eaten—outstanding attentive customer service.
Great views from our window seat overlooking the river Thames. It was a memorable lunchtime with a very pleasant atmosphere.
Don't skip the starters or the desserts. The mini dessert with a hot drink really nice to end our meal.
Written 11 February 2024
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General Manager A
Mark Anthony K, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ferry! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
Written 12 February 2024
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courtney
4 contributions
Feb 2024 • family
Definitely recommend visiting the ferry! Staff are always so lovely and attentive and the food is amazing. Very much worth a visit!
Written 3 February 2024
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General Manager A
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
Written 6 February 2024
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Jodie H
10 contributions
Jan 2024 • friends
Fantastic service! Amazing food, drinks were amazing! Service was fantastic and so friendly, nothing is too much trouble for the team and I can’t recommend them enough!
Written 30 January 2024
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General Manager A
Hi C6575sdjodieh, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience!
Written 7 February 2024
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Terilnew123
Slough18 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
Our food was very good however the service not so much.
Having expressly requested a good break between starters & mains………sadly our mains arrived within minutes of our starter dishes being cleared.
Nor would I expect a young female server do deliver a drink with “there you go my darling”………I am not a fuddy duddy by any stretch of the imagination but this just seemed off to me for the establishment.
No saying I would never return but I didn’t feel it was the best experience today having visited previously.
Written 27 January 2024
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General Manager A
Hi Terilnew123, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your recent experience. We are disappointed to hear that you are not satisfied with your visit.
Written 28 January 2024
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Tracey T
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • friends
Despite it being a wet, windy, mid January lunchtime - we received a warm, welcome, a cosy atmosphere, attentive service and delicious food!! What more can you ask for? worth a visit…
Written 24 January 2024
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General Manager A
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
Written 25 January 2024
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@the3explorers
London1 contribution
Jan 2024 • family
Sunday lunch
Welcome greating and choice of tables on arrival. Lovely decoration, layout including log fires. We had a table with river views. Very friendly, helpful staff with suggestions of wine and tastings. Good selection of roasts all included the very important yorkshire pudding, along with bottomless gravy. Children's menu had a good variety. Lots of choice for desserts too.
The staff attentiveness, service really sttod out thank you!!
Written 21 January 2024
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General Manager A
The3explorers, thank you for your kind review; we are happy to pass along your comments to the team here at The Ferry!
Written 22 January 2024
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Mary H
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
My daughter and I went for Christmas lunch. We had a booking for 3pm and understandably had to wait to be seated as the restaurant was very busy and staff were waiting to clear tables from the previous sitting. We were shown to our table about 3.10pm. We did not expect a fast service in view of the fact that the staff were extremely busy and it was Christmas Day after all. However we did expect to be served in turn and not always left until the very last before we received any of our courses ! Two tables for 2 people arrived about 20 minutes after us, a table for 4 about 30 minutes after us and a large table for 8 about 45 minutes after us. All these tables were served well ahead of us and had in fact finished their meal while we were still waiting for our dessert. We actually left the restaurant at 5.40pm (that's 2 hours 40 minutes later!). I'm afraid that the so called service was non existent. Empty glasses and a bottle were left on the table and we were basically ignored. I mentioned to one of the waitresses that I thought we had been forgotten and she thought it was funny saying "well you got there in the end!" It took asking 2 more waiters the whereabouts of our food before we eventually were served.
I have been to The Ferry many times in the past and always experienced good service and good food so it is a great shame to be writing such a bad review. However I feel that it needs to be said as the "service" really was very bad indeed. On a positive note, I must commend the chef as the food was outstanding.
Written 27 December 2023
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General Manager A
Hi Mary H, thank you for taking the time to let us know about your recent experience. We are disappointed to hear that you are not satisfied with your visit.
Written 2 January 2024
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estonian123
3 contributions
Dec 2023 • business
The Ferry has been my favorite place to go for a long time now. This year I had a chance to also bring my team ☺️ We all had great time and the food was amazing. We all loved the Baileys chocolate martinis 🍸 😁
Also, both Harry and Jackie, were awesome. They were very attentive and friendly ☺️
Thank you for the great evening❤️
Written 13 December 2023
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Tomas Birkett-Aubrey
Hi Estonian123, thank you so much for your positive comments about The Ferry!
Written 15 December 2023
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Steve M
4 contributions
Dec 2023 • couples
We have just had a wonderful meal late in the day on a Sunday. Sunday roasts with all the trimmings. Would recommend highly, great place, lovely atmosphere and really nice staff. Great experience.
Written 3 December 2023
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Tomas Birkett-Aubrey
We appreciate your positive review about your recent experience with us!
Written 18 December 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Liz1959186338
London19 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
Harry and Will looked after us a treat. V understanding with table numbers mixup.
Excellent food and service.
Written 3 December 2023
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Tomas Birkett-Aubrey
Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
Written 4 December 2023
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Petra B
East Preston2 contributions
Dec 2023 • friends
Lovely staff, great location and good food. Would recommend to anyone visiting Cookham.
Reasonably priced too
Written 3 December 2023
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Tomas Birkett-Aubrey
Petrabb2332hs, we are so happy to read such a great review about The Ferry!
Written 4 December 2023
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Angel-Sky L
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • friends
Amazing work from my waitress debbey this weekend beautiful Christmas decor and wonderful atmosphere not to add the lovely food from the kitchen will definitely be going back
Written 29 November 2023
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Tomas Birkett-Aubrey
Hi Angel-sky L, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! We look forward to your next visit! Take care!
Written 1 December 2023
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rebecca b
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • couples
I have been to the Ferry on several occasions recently for food and drinks. Extremely warm welcome from all the staff especially Stacey, Nelly and Yuli, who were happy to go the extra mile. Really lovely atmosphere in the downstairs area. Was blown away by the food will definitely be coming back for the dirty burger! Loved the option of a mini pud and hot drink! Can’t wait to go again!
Written 20 November 2023
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Tomas Birkett-Aubrey
Hi Rebecca B, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience! Thank you again for taking the time to let us know how we did. We hope you have a great day!
Written 22 November 2023
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Carol W
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Busy night due to a near by Fireworks Display. However, the food was lovely, fresh and tasty and the friendly knowledgeable service from Jaymi was brilliant xx
Written 4 November 2023
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General Manager A
Hi L2614ttcarolw, we are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience!
Written 5 November 2023
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