Maidenhead Inn

Wonderful little spoons over three levels going back to a beer garden near the car park. The place was fairly busy when I was there and there didn't seem to be that many staff as they were constantly running around clearing, cleaning and serving, only to start all over again. They were pretty relaxed and cheerful- again with the smiling. Unfortunately they were out of Guinness, but the Gwynt Y Ddraig Black Dragon was an excellent replacement.

I am a long term shareholder in Spoons and visit them in many different cities. This being my local, I am fond of it, more so than the Angel at the other end of town. Always find the food is quick, very rarely poor and staff are always great. It can take ages to get table service in the evenings so it can be better to go up to the bar. Always like trying different areas to sit in and find the downstairs always our preferred. I wish they could offer more plug sockets for workers in the day perhaps but it is what it is, perhaps in need of some modernisation but that would just increase the prices. Overall, better than the Angel, better than most spoons, busy in the evening and a good atmosphere with quick and tasty food.

A bit course, thanks to a fair bit of loud and excessive swearing from some afternoon drinkers, but the pub was still good. It was clean and comfortable. Staff have tried hard to make this pub welcoming and visually attractive, lots of flowers and plants, nice patio and outside area at the back. Yes agree with other reviews, it was a bit raw... but at least it felt like a proper pub! Nice staff.