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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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


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


The Cheesy Grape

A casual restaurant dedicated to all things cheese, charcuterie and wine. Cheese boards, meat boards, whole baked camemberts and cheese fondue plus lots of nibbles. Vegan and vegetarian options available.

Market Place, Henley


The Square

The wide variety of spices are influenced by Portugal’s former colonies, including piri-piri (hence chicken piri-piri), black pepper, cinnamon, vanilla and saffron. Olive oil, garlic, coriander and parsley are some of the many simple ingredients that we use to flavour our meals.

Market Place, Henley


Bijan’s Kitchen

A great selection of authentic Persian dishes, meze, salads, kebabs and stews. Also known for excellent breakfasts. Go with an appetite!

Market Place, Henley


The Spice Merchant

Unlike other Indian restaurants in Henley or beyond, Spice Merchant provides an adventurous mix of creative and modern dishes to complement our more traditional Indian fare.

Hart Street, Henley


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


Coppa Club

Thoughtful, unfussy, European food from small plates and snacks to grilled mains, sourdough pizzas and healthy salads. Weekend brunch dishes and the bar serves carefully-chosen wines, beers and classic cocktails.

Bell Street, Henley


The Bistro at The Boat House

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


Buddy’s Breakfasts & Burgers

Does what it says on the tin. Off the scale excellent smash burgers, pork belly, chicken and breakfast burgers, avo & eggs, full English, filled baps, dirty fries and vegan options.

Henley Railway Station


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

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.

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!

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 Cherry Tree Inn

 Specials boards that exude the seasons and an a la carte showing you an eclectic mix of food styles, the food offer is one to excite and set foodie lovers alight.  The Cherry Tree is the destination for all avenues of food and wine pleasure!

Stoke Row


The Greyhound

Antony & Jay Worrall Thompson describe their restaurant and freehouse in Rotherfield Peppard as their ‘perfect local’. Seasonal food is key and Antony goes out of his way to support local producers.

Rotherfield Peppard


The Five Horseshoes

The Five Horseshoes is a lovely 16th Century country pub with brass, wrought iron, beams and log fires. Our speciality is taking traditional English dishes and giving them a modern twist to produce a delightful dining experience.

Maidensgrove


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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