Places to Eat in Berkshire

Berkshire's dining scene runs from riverside pubs to city-centre restaurants, with plenty of choice across its towns. Windsor and Ascot lean towards smarter options suited to a day out near the castle or racecourse, while Reading and Slough offer a broader mix of everyday cafés, takeaways and ethnic restaurants serving office workers and residents alike.

Maidenhead adds another cluster along the Thames, with pubs such as The Belvedere Arms typical of the county's traditional side. Elsewhere you will find independent cafés like Perk Café and The Grove Cafe sitting alongside chains, bakeries such as Ole And Steen, and specialists including Memory of Sichuan for something more distinctive.

With so many venues spread across the county, it is worth deciding whether you want a quick bite, a proper sit-down meal or somewhere geared to families before choosing a town to focus your search.