Independent Restaurants

Henley-on-Thames is blessed with many independent restaurants, from fine dining to takeaways, there is something to suit everyone. We believe that Henley restaurants are special, they have that Henley touch, warmth, welcoming and just wonderful places to eat, meet and spend a lunchtime or evening in whilst enjoying the surroundings of such a beautiful town.

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Town Centre

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Bull on Bell Street

Nestled in the heart of Henley-on-Thames,
we’re proud to say we’re a home for the locals and tourists alike.

Bell Street, Henley

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Bistro at the Boathouse

Bistro at the Boathouse with head chef & owner Shaun Dickens is a natural evolution to bring customers amazing food in a casual style which can be enjoyed as a just quick bite on the run, or as a special occasion meal and everything in between.

Station Road, Henley

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The Duke

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Villa Marina

The restaurant was first opened in 1996 by Fabio Terrinoni & his wife Jennifer. Whether you are looking for traditional pasta dishes, fresh seafood or Italian delicacies you will find something to excite you along with daily chefs specials to try something new.

Thameside, Henley

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Bijan’s Kitchen

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Coppa Club

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Shellfish Cow

Lunch and dinner menus focus on the freshest British shellfish landed from around our shores from Cornwall to the Shetlands; all delivered overnight directly to our kitchens. Steaks are all Aberdeen Angus Beef from farms in the borders.

Reading Road, Henley

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Cheesy Grape

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Spice Merchant

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Al Forno

The wood burning oven and open grill provide the cooking facilities for many of our dishes including pizza, baked pasta and lasagne, grilled steaks, ribs of veal, butterfly tiger prawns, seabass and our speciality steak on the stone.

Reading Road, Henley

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Luscombes

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Hart Street Tavern

The Tavern showcases the best local seasonal menus and its relationships with local farms, suppliers and artisans is at the core of everything that we do.

Hart Street, Henley

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The Square

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Surrounding villages…

Orwells

Ryan Simpson and Liam Trotman, chef owners of Orwells, a restaurant within an 18th century pub serving serious food in the relaxed rural location of Shiplake Row, just 5 minutes from Henley-on-Thames.

Shiplake Row, Binfield Heath


The Plough

The Plough re-opened in December 2022 after an extensive renovation with beautiful decor, outstanding surroundings and an innovative menu.

*Discount offer with the Experience Henley Cardcheck app for details

Shiplake


The Red Lion

The Red Lion roars again! A former 18th century coaching inn serving British, seasonal food.

Alongside their a seasonal menu, which contains some excellent hearty pub classics, they have a daily changing specials menu. Roasts run all day on a Sunday and a guarantee to make sure you will always have ample spuds, gravy and yorkies!

*Discount offer with the Experience Henley Cardcheck app for details

Peppard Common


Hurley House

Our menus present a Modern British cuisine so you will be sure to find a classic dish or two. We also offer something different to the area with our Japanese menu, featuring the freshest sushi in Berkshire and our unique Prawn Tempura and Wakatori Baby Chicken.

Henley Road, Hurley


The Crooked Billet

Paul Clerehugh has run The Crooked Billet since 1989. A large and varied daily changing menu, specialising in local and British produce – buffalo milk and honey ice-cream (there’s a Buffalo farm next door and Paul keeps bees), beef, lamb, hogget and mutton from Paul’s farm, good seasonal British seafood and a legendary annual lobster festival.

Stoke Row

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