Reviews - The Three Tuns

#17 - Seafood - Reading, Restaurants, Pubs

Reviews summary

The dining scene in Henley presents a mixed bag of experiences. While some establishments shine with cozy atmospheres and attentive service, others fall short with subpar food and long waits. Diners express frustrations over cold plates, lackluster flavors, and overpriced dishes. However, several reviewers highlight memorable meals featuring fresh ingredients and enjoyable seafood, particularly at the Three Tuns, known for its inviting pub vibe and friendly staff. Groups seeking a cozy setting for events find success in private dining options, reinforcing the overall potential of Henley’s culinary landscape, though not without notable inconsistencies in quality and service.

Overall Total Score
4.2 out of 5
Impressive | 3005 reviews

Was Anonym at The Three Tuns a mag?

a very short break in henley for reasons of work and we ate here both nights. charming little pub, friendly staff and large portions of wonderful eating softly peeled crawl, muddles and bubbling, all beautiful. View all feedback.

What Steve Holliday dislikes about The Three Tuns:

We must have visited on a bad day! The service was very slow, the plates were cold, and the food was poor. We won't be returning. The price per person was £80-90. Food quality rated 1 out of 5, service rated 1 out of 5, and atmosphere rated 2 out of 5. View all feedback.

Reviews from various users

Tripadvisor

Last update : 03.03.2024

4.5 ★ from 741 reviews
tour68452130668
03.03.2024

We visited after a terrible experience down the road in another Henley Pub. The Tuns renewed our faith in Henley pubs and restaurants. Lovely staff found us a table and we dined like lords. Beautiful food, good value for money and great selection of beer and wines. Highly recommend.

glen-l-tree9531
03.03.2024

I arranged a dinner for around 20 people and we booked the Boatshed located behind the pub. It was a great space, complete with its own bar and a cozy wood burner to keep us warm. Pre-ordering our meals and settling the bill at the end was quick and easy. Our food was all served on time and labeled correctly, avoiding any confusion. The evening went off without a hitch and everyone enjoyed their meal. I would definitely consider booking the Three Tuns Boatshed again in the future.

katiek293
03.03.2024

We arrived to a very busy pub, fire was on and it was a good atmosphere. We had a drink in the bar then went through to our table. This wasn’t as cosy, in fact we felt cold, they had a fire but it was gas, and didn’t produce any heat. We were sat at a table near a door that ran down an alley to the toilets, which was open to the elements. I ordered the Brie for my starter, it was nice with cranberry sauce. For my main I had the beef ravioli, was very tasty. All of the meals are very small and for the price, feel you should have more for your money. My husband had the fish and chips, the fish was ok, but his chips were under cooked. The staff were friendly, could have been more attentive when it came to offering drinks, we were sat for along time with empty glasses and had to go to the bar. Will we return, probably not for food.

john-p-mushroom8
03.03.2024

Went there for a lunchtime meal. Booked as I thought it might be busy on a Saturday and it was. I had wild boar sausages and mustard mash. My partner had the burger. Both extremely good. Service very good. Brakspear's Beer nice too, as were the deserts.

rob-t-dog7
03.03.2024

We ate Sunday lunch here today and the staff were very personable even though they were very busy. I had the beef which was like sirloin steak and my wife had the chicken Sunday lunch and both were very good. I don’t eat Coliflour cheese but my wife said it’s the best she had had. We will be going back here for more food and drink

Google

Last update : 24.12.2023

4.6 ★ from 443 reviews
catherine-delahaye-1
24.12.2023

Price per person: £10–20

steve-holliday-1
24.12.2023

We must have visited on a bad day! The service was very slow, the plates were cold, and the food was poor. We won't be returning. The price per person was £80-90. Food quality rated 1 out of 5, service rated 1 out of 5, and atmosphere rated 2 out of 5.

fernando-benitez-esc
24.12.2023

This restaurant deserves a five-star rating across the board. Their vegetarian options are excellent, and the price per person ranges from £50 to £60. The food, service, and atmosphere all receive top marks of 5.

laura-costello
24.12.2023

What a charming restaurant! The service was incredibly friendly and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious, especially the baked Camembert. I would rate the food, service, and atmosphere all 5 out of 5.

simon-burchell
24.12.2023

Courteous, friendly staff and great food, definitely above average. It's a little pricey but you get what you pay for. I got to the pub after a long hike, the last few hours in persistent rain... I was tired, cold, hungry, sweaty and muddy, but they didn't bat an eyelid! Very welcoming! Price per person: £40–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Menu

Last update : 23.12.2022

4.6 ★ from 16 reviews

Searching for places to eat in Henley we came across The Square. Finding a portuguese restaurant in Henley was for some reason, a surprise but we thought we would give it a try. The dishes we ordered were fantastic! The staff were attentive and we plan to go back again.

I'm glad I went for fish because the fried anchovies were just sublime. I wanted the monkfish medallions as main but it wasn't available so the waiter recommended me the closest alternative. The fish and the prawns were delicious. My friend had the peri peri chicken, but it was a bit too dry. Reasonable prices. I'll be back!

The food and service at this restaurant were fantastic. Our waiter was speedy and recommended some wonderful wines. We all thoroughly enjoyed the experience celebrating our friend's 60th birthday.

The traditional Portuguese cuisine at this restaurant is excellent. It's the best I've had in the area.

This restaurant serves absolutely delicious Portuguese food, some of the best I've had, despite visiting Portugal several times. The service is excellent and the ambiance is beautiful. I highly recommend it.

Facebook
4.7 ★ from 118 reviews
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3.1 ★ from 17 reviews
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4.4 ★ from 1 reviews
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2.9 ★ from 2 reviews
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4.5 ★ from 681 reviews
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