Hall & Woodhouse Taplow

Head down Mill Lane towards the Thames and you'll find yourself in a proper piece of Taplow heritage—this place occupies an actual converted mill, which immediately sets the tone. You're getting that warm, unfussy vibe that Hall & Woodhouse does well across their estate, but there's something about this particular spot that feels genuinely rooted in the village rather than corporate. The food takes pub classics seriously without getting pretentious about it, and the real ale selection (because Hall & Woodhouse are brewers after all) gives you proper drinking reasons to linger. It's the kind of place where locals actually bring their mates, not just somewhere to tick off a list.