Berkshire

Taxi service, sports coach, cash machine… dad&#8217;s rock. But no need to shackle yourself to the kitchen, show the men in your life some thanks and take him out. Not literally, that wouldn&#8217;t look good, but we&#8217;ve got you covered for brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and everything in between. *Dabs napkin*
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BEST OF THE BRUNCH
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21827" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/cornstores_Rstaurant.jpg" alt="The Corn Stores Reading Restaurant Rarebreed Dining Group mid century interiors leathher chair wood tables exposed beams and mid century globe light" width="1000" height="666" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/cornstores_Rstaurant.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/cornstores_Rstaurant-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/cornstores_Rstaurant-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/cornstores_Rstaurant-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/cornstores_Rstaurant-720x480.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />
What Sundays were made for… slow starts. Treat to dad to a lie in, while you wrestle the early risers, and then get your foodie groove on for brunch. <a href="https://www.thecornstoresreading.co.uk/new-events/fathers-day" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Corn Stores Reading</a>, a luxurious pub with a foxy looking menu, has got all the bases covered. Don&#8217;t panic, there&#8217;s a full English to sink you teeth into, but there&#8217;s also baked eggs with Dorset cherizo, Devon crab benedict and avo and eggs on toast (so no need for hipster dads to stroke their beards in bewilderment). Plus there&#8217;s an entire menu dedicated to Bloody Marys with six, yes you read that correctly, six options to choose from. Brunch is served from 10am-12pm.
You also can&#8217;t go wrong with <a href="https://www.coppaclub.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coppa Club</a> (Sonning, Maidenhead and Henley). A bit of a favourite with the Muddy kids, the grown ups get to enjoy the grown up interiors and the kids love the food. Pancakes generally. If you&#8217;ve got younger kids, head to Sonning. It&#8217;s got a lovely riverside garden but means they can do cartwheels while you sink another prosecco.
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SUNDAY PUB LUNCH
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20082" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/02/The-Little-Angel-refurb.jpg" alt="The Little Angel Pub Henley yellow velvet chair green velvet sofa wood burner blue grey walls" width="1000" height="666" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/02/The-Little-Angel-refurb.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/02/The-Little-Angel-refurb-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/02/The-Little-Angel-refurb-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/02/The-Little-Angel-refurb-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/02/The-Little-Angel-refurb-720x480.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />
Spoilt for choice for a Sunday pub lunch in the Berkshire &#8216;hood (you can see all the Muddy faves here), however if you&#8217;re going all out then here&#8217;s a few we&#8217;d totaly recommend if have Father&#8217;s Day sorted. A favourite with the rowers, The Little Angel, Henley on Thames is a recently refurbished gastropub serving great food that welcomes kids, dogs and dads with open arms. A special Father’s Day menu is available offering two courses for £23.95 and three courses for £27.95. Take a leisurely stroll along the Thames, ogle the hotties in Lycra or mooch around Henley. Ticks all the boxes.
If you&#8217;re looking for a pub with a good garden to boot the kids into while you enjoy five minutes peace, <a href="http://www.oldbootinnstanforddingley.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Old Boot Stanford Dingley</a> has all the country pub vibes with a mahoosive garden, wooden play area and they&#8217;ve just got goats! Alternatively, head for the <a href="https://royaloakyattendon.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Royal Oak Yattendon</a> and enjoy a meal in its new Orangery or snag a spot in the lovely walled garden. Michelin Bob Gourmand stunner, <a href="http://20.thewhiteoak.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The White Oak Cookham</a> is always a great place for a special occasion and you can work up an appetite with a few stonking nearby walks. Of course, if you&#8217;re in for a special occasion Sunday sesh, grab a perch in Heston&#8217;s pub. <a href="https://www.thecrownatbray.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Crown at Bray</a>&#8216;s a lush garden and the barbies will be fired up. Sit back and relaaaaax.
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POSH NOSH
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-16422" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2018/07/Astor-Grill_Fotor.jpg" alt="Astor Grill Cliveden House old stables now booths with original green hexagonal tiles, blue leather banquettes and brass light fittings" width="1000" height="749" />
If you&#8217;re looking to impress Dad this year, I&#8217;m not sure you can get much grander than <a href="https://www.clivedenhouse.co.uk/whats-on/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cliveden House</a>. Sweeping up the drive is a moment in itself. Grab a posh nosebag in the funky and relaxed <a href="https://www.clivedenhouse.co.uk/whats-on/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Astor Grill</a>, situated in Lord Astor&#8217;s old stables (lucky horses) or enjoy the formality and views across the South Parterre, surrounded by starched linens and the silky drapes of <a href="https://www.clivedenhouse.co.uk/whats-on/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Cliveden Dining Room</a>. Cliveden caters for all (kids and fur babies too).  Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to stroll round the grounds and see the new Anthony Caro sculptures.
Of course, nothing says &#8216;I love you&#8217; like three Michelin stars, so if you&#8217;re prepared to sink some serious cash on Dad, then it has to be Muddy Award winning <a href="https://www.waterside-inn.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Waterside Inn</a> and the Roux&#8217;s exceptional hospitality. For something less formal, Heston&#8217;s <a href="https://hindsheadbray.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Hind&#8217;s Head</a> in Bray (Muddy Awards Best Destination Pub) do an epic Sunday lunch and Head Chef Peter Grey&#8217;s triple cooked roasties are legendary.
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HAVE YOUR CAKE…
<div id="attachment_21828" style="width: 1010px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-21828" decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-21828" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/WFS-–-afternoon-tea-Credit-Milly-Fletcher.jpg" alt="Father's Day Afternoon Tea Wellington Farm Shop slate with scotch egg sausage rolls brownies and mini rolls with a beer" width="1000" height="666" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/WFS-–-afternoon-tea-Credit-Milly-Fletcher.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/WFS-–-afternoon-tea-Credit-Milly-Fletcher-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/WFS-–-afternoon-tea-Credit-Milly-Fletcher-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/WFS-–-afternoon-tea-Credit-Milly-Fletcher-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/WFS-–-afternoon-tea-Credit-Milly-Fletcher-720x480.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />Image: Milly Fletcher</div>
If iddy diddy sarnies and precision pastries don&#8217;t float your fave fella&#8217;s boat, but he loves a pick and mix buffet of old school classics, then book in for the special<a href="http://www.wellingtonfarmshop.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Father&#8217;s Day Afternoon Tea at Wellington Farm Shop &amp; Cafe</a>. Think scotch eggs, sausage rolls, roast beef sliders, cheese and bacon scones , alongside Guinness brownies, raspberry jam doughnuts, sticky toffee cake with a Jack Daniels and butterscotch icing. Oh and he&#8217;ll get a bottle of lager, ale or a glass or bubbles to wash it down with. At £18.95 a head, it&#8217;s a bargain. Almost all of the ingredients come from the Wellington Estate so it&#8217;s pretty much field to plate. Throw in the countryside views, gorgeous play area for the kids and I&#8217;m not sure it get&#8217;s better than this. <a href="https://www.oakleycourt.co.uk/eat-and-drink/afternoon-tea-2-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Oakley Court Hotel</a> in Windsor also does a meaty Gentleman&#8217;s Afternoon Tea, £34.50pp including a bottle of beer.
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DIFFERENT STROKES
<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-21833 size-full" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/Jessecco-prosecco.jpg" alt="Conveted Horse box serving prosecco and pancakes fairy lights " width="1000" height="666" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/Jessecco-prosecco.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/Jessecco-prosecco-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/Jessecco-prosecco-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/Jessecco-prosecco-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/06/Jessecco-prosecco-720x480.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" />
If you&#8217;re after something a bit different, there&#8217;s plenty sink your teeth into. The Swan At Streatley (coming to the end of a staggering £12million refurb) is hosting a special <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/309781489923852/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Father&#8217;s Day Street Food Sunday</a> with plenty of flaming, flipping and fizz. If your man loves a to get his grill on, take him along for a barbie and pancakes with Jessecco Prosecco &amp; Pancakes. Alternatively, book a fun beach hut at <a href="https://www.dolphinnewbury.com/menus/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Dolphin</a> in Newbury (another Muddy Award-winner). The only bucket you&#8217;ll need round these parts will be brimming with wine and beers. Stay for drinks, grab some lunch, it&#8217;s your choice. Finally, the <a href="http://www.thameslido.com/eat-drink/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thames Lido</a> is a surefire hit – stunning Edwardian outdoor pool and a restaurant with a lovely relaxed vibe. Make sure you pack his budgie smugglers, trust me he&#8217;ll want to take a dip. And if you&#8217;re looking for the proverbial beer up in a brewery, <a href="https://www.wbbrew.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">West Berkshire Brewery Taproom &amp; Kitchen</a> is the place to be, a surprisingly family-friendly place to eat serving stone-baked pizzas, burgers and salads. Oh, if you forget to buy a pressie, you can buy craft beers and a brewery tour. A one-stop Father&#8217;s Day shop.

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