1705 Restaurant & Bar Restaurant in Old Windsor

Reviews

1. Natalia Rogowska ★★★★★

   With an upcoming stay at De Vere Beaumont Estate I got really stressed by the Google reviews of 1705 - I need to remember that more negative than positive reviews get posted online! The atmosphere was lovely and calm, the service was brilliant and the food was great. We shared a Camembert to start, which was creamy and lovely with a variety of breads. Our mains were great and I’d highly recommend the Tuffolo Gavi wine. The staff were very friendly and we honestly do not have a single bad comment about the experience. I thought it was important to post this review, which I wouldn’t normally do, so others feel reassured to not always trust everything they see online!

   almost 8 months ago
2. Sunita Kumar ★☆☆☆☆

   We had planned to celebrate our anniversary with a special dinner and decided to book a table at the hotel’s 1705 restaurant. Unfortunately, the experience was far from what we had hoped for. The restaurant lighting was so dim that it was difficult to even read the menu. While I appreciate the importance of ambience, this felt uncomfortable rather than atmospheric. When I politely asked if we could be seated at a table with better lighting, I was abruptly told “no” because those tables were supposedly reserved—despite the fact that they remained empty throughout the evening. After ordering mocktails, we were left waiting for 30 minutes before being told that the staff were still “looking for the ingredients.” Feeling parched, I requested some still water, but even that took time to arrive. The lack of attention and basic hospitality was unacceptable for a hotel of this standard. At one point, I couldn’t help but feel as though we had stepped into a scene from Fawlty Towers. Nearby tables sat uncleared for over an hour, leaving the entire area looking neglected and uninviting—completely contrary to the polished impression given on the hotel’s website. The situation worsened when a family arrived with a dog that barked continuously, adding to the disruption. By this stage, we were already feeling upset and uncomfortable. When our food finally arrived—after another 25-minute wait—it proved another disappointment. The chicken was overcooked, tough, and unpleasant to eat. As someone who has always supported the hospitality industry and understands the challenges it faces, I was dismayed at the lack of even the most basic standards.

   almost 10 months ago
3. Sean C ★☆☆☆☆

   The food is bad, overpriced and not good. I ordered the scotch egg and it was served over a coleslaw and was incredibly salty. Then for the main I ordered the Dry aged Sirloin steak, it was the cheapest cut full of gristle. Very poorly butchered cut of meat and it was not seasoned at all. No sauce no seasoning, just a bland piece of meat. Not worth the £34 that I begrudgingly paid.

   1 year ago

1. Barry “Mr B” Benton ★★☆☆☆

   Expensive, service patchy, despite the numerous staff. We both had a panzenella salad one with salmon the other with chicken. The tomatoes were over ripe and mushy in texture, and mine had excessive croutons to bulk out the modest salad - chicken over cooked and dry. Best part of the meal was the deserts sticky toffee pudding with ice cream and white chocolate creme brulee. We were on a DBB package, and expected to charge all the dinner to the room, so that allowance could be deducted, no, we had to sign a bill for the whole thing and also pay the excess on a card. A recipe for a disaster _ yes on check out we were asked to pay the excess again, explained what had happened, and they said they would oʻsort it out. No such luck when we got home, we get a phone call saying we had left without clearing the excess, could we do so! Explained everything again, including having to describe the staff at reception and the restaurant so they could check. We await the outcome It got very loud as the restaurant filled up

   1 year ago
2. Ben Annas ★★☆☆☆

   The staff are friendly, but the service is terribly slow. Overall we sat down at 19:30 and didn't receive our mains until gone 21:00pm. I found the menu lacking. The soup was rubbish, the burger was average at best and the metal "bucket" that they use to present the chips was disgusting. Wish I hadn't of looked inside. The bread however was incredible. I'd recommend the bread to anyone, best part about the night. The butter was really nice as well! Netherend Farm Butter. Who knew?! Overall, if your staying at the hotel, go out to the harvester on the road that's only a few minutes away. You'll spend less, get better food and have a really nice evening.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Samsher Singh ★★★★☆

   We spent the night at the DeVere Beaumont and didn’t really want to leave the estate to find a meal. We took advantage of their restaurant and were worried about the reviews we read online. Our experience from arrival to end were great!! As a family of 2 adults and 2 kids (10yrs and 5yrs) we were warmly welcomed on our arrival by the friendly staff. Quickly shown to our table, we were settled in nice and were given menus right away. The kids menu had a decent and fair choice of meals. Staff were friendly and attentive at all moments. They interacted in a polite manner and always made the kids smile and feel welcome. Nice choice of wines here. They were able to recommend a good accompaniment for the individual plates. The kids meals were a good size for both ages. We did have to give my older son a little extra from our own plates but that was fine. Food in general was good and had a nice fresh flavour to it all. The large salads are big enough to enjoy as a meal. The general ambiance and feel of the restaurant is smart but relaxed. It is nice to be able to have a place that kids are welcome to eat at.

   more 7 years ago

1. Darren Haw ★★★★★

   I only had a drink In here so couldn't do.ent on the food. The bar was very nicely decorated, it had a separate area for dining it in my opinion, should have had a separate area for adults only as being in a hotel, there was a lot of kids in there, this isn't me being pompous as i was one of the people who had a child with them, just think the people who don't have kids staying with them should have a nice area to relax in without screaming kids. Prices were reasonable for a hotel bar and service was fast and polite.

   more 7 years ago
2. Drew Vics ★★★★☆

   Had a couple of nice meals here during my stay, both in the restaurant and in the bar area. Great atmosphere, good food with a nice variety of options on the menu, including some vegetarian options. Very friendly, helpful staff. Pleasant experience during both visits.

   more 8 years ago

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