Uncle Tom's Cabin - Cookham Dean reviews

Review added 27/06/2017 21:26 by anon

Enjoyed several meals there recently. The hake with samphire was particularly outstanding but absolutely you could not fault the food and the service was both charming and efficient. I would love to see some kind of dessert wine by the glass, (and perhaps also a house champagne by the glass) but then I'm afraid I'm turning it into another gastropub and in many ways the charm of this place is that it still has that authentic pub feel, a lovely back garden and an intimate and welcoming bar area. Only with terrific food as well. Highly recommended.

Review added 31/08/2016 16:19 by LizzyK

Had lunch at Uncle Tom's today and found they had a new menu. It is really good and different, the food was excellent as usual. It was very busy but the service was fantastic.

Review added 03/07/2015 10:40 by anon

I've avoided this place for some time after a rather disastrous Sunday Lunch last year but was pleasantly surprised. Excellent meal - turned up after a long evening stroll with my wife on what was a busy night but nontheless it was very good. Served by a friendly young lady who seemed quite new but went out of her way to help us. Food took a little long (it was a Thurs & was pretty busy) but was very good indeed, better than what I normally expect of pub grub. The wife seemed very happy (thank goodness) & despite a slightly long wait I've given it 5 stars as all round it was a very pleasant experience. Will definitely be back.

Review added 19/11/2014 14:46 by Sarah B

Homely, cosy, unspoiled by tacky modernisation, dog friendly - oh, and really lovely food too! The perfect pub.

Review added 12/11/2014 12:37 by anon

Anyone know what the charge is for the roasty?

£14.95 I think

http://www.uncletomscookham.co.uk

Review added 07/11/2014 15:35 by LizzyK

Had lunch at Uncle Tom's today. It was FANTASTIC. A really exciting menu and excellent prices. They currently do not do the chicken liver paté which was a favourite, but they are bringing it back next week due to popular demand.

Review added 05/11/2014 16:16 by An older customer

An absolute joy to have good quality service but
Fabulous tasting fiod

Review added 03/11/2014 13:21 by anon

Went to Uncle Tom's for Lunch yesterday. 6 of us in total. Service was quick &efficient. The choice available on menu and quality of our food was exceptional. I have no doubt that the new owners are going to make this very successful. I'm already looking forward to my next trip and definitely recommend it.

Review added 23/10/2014 17:47 by Blackbird

Hope they don't change the place at all, as its very basic and unenhanced originality is what gives Uncle Tom's so much charm.

There are very few pubs that are this unspoiled nowadays - too many are 'improved' only a little, but their rustic appeal is lost and they look like all the rest.

Review added 28/06/2014 20:21 by anon

I see that somebody else had the same experience here as ourselves. A lovely pub in an idyllic location, excellent food, albeit not cheap, but the service and staff....left something to be desired is an understatement.

Review added 12/05/2014 16:54 by belle

This is a fantastic pub, my favourite in Cookham. Lovely food, great atmosphere, perfect.

Review added 07/11/2013 13:26 by anon

Uncle Tom's must be the best pub in Cookham. Had lunch there and it was fantastic. Good value, friendly staff, great atmosphere.

Review added 21/11/2012 17:09 by Richard Davies

Lunch 21st Nov 2012. Excellent food, very reasonable price. Good atmosphere. Best pub in Cookham.

Review added 08/09/2012 07:59 by Monty

Went to Uncle Toms Cabin last night, great meal, good value, lovely busy atmosphere, good service. Well worth a visit.

Review added 15/08/2012 12:46 by MP

We enjoyed a lovely dinner at Uncle Tom's last night, but the menu was so interesting and varied that decisions were difficult! We settled for duck and haddock (both cooked and presented beautifully) and look forward to returning to try the dishes we missed.

Apart from the excellent food, Uncle Tom's is an unusually unspoiled, traditional pub with a quiet, pleasant garden. Long may it remain so!

Review added 19/07/2012 16:38 by audiofayre

How very interesting.....an ANON review from someone that claims to know what we were told.......I strongly suspect that this is UTC management (or put ups) reacting to a poor review which, IIRC correctly has happened before on here. What a coincidence too that they just happened to have read this review and knew who we were........erm, I don't think so....

There is no way that anyone overheard the original conversation about how long we would have to wait. Why on earth would they? We wouldn't even have stopped if we were told over 30 mins. Why would they listen in anyway????

I repeat that the time was as previously stated AND we had 2 rounds of drinks (well almost two, until my drink was snatched off me) before being told that they STILL couldn't say when we would be served.

The ONLY other diners waiting for food in that part of the bar were a party of 4 adjacent to us who came in shortly before we left and therefore could not possibly know what was said or not said originally.

As previously stated, the food is nearly always excellent and we wish them good luck in the future but we will never go back.

Review added 17/07/2012 22:44 by Audiofayre

I need to make it clear that I don't, under any circumstances, want to put you off as the food is good.....if you can get it!

Good experiences in the past but a recent visit to eat there was a spectacular failure with what can only be described as disgusting treatment from the most surly landlady imaginable!

We hadn't booked but were told that it could take up to 30 minutes to get food. 2 rounds of drinks and an hour later we asked how much longer it would be.....this was when the fun started!

The landlady claimed that she had told us that it would be at least half an hour which was not true. So...we asked politely how much longer it would really be but she declined to answer. At this point a server arrive to say that she still couldn't say exactly how much longer we would have to wait...all she would say was it would be after the 8 next door had been served!!!! We were told that we could cancel and that the drinks were on the house.....

Sounds fair enough you might think but then the landlady appeared again with a foul look on her face to tell us that one meal was ready but not the other! She STILL couldn't tell us how much longer it would be before being served so we politely said that we didn't want to wait. At this point, she snatched away my "on the house" drink that I hadn't finished!!! Yes I do mean snatched too. Outrageous.

Unbelievable and simply the rudest treatment I can ever recall in any pub in the area.

Clearly they don't need our custom and obviously we won't be back. We have spent a lot of money there over the past 3 years but other pubs/ restaurants will get our hard earned money in future. They simply don't deserve our patronage.

As I said earlier, this is NOT to suggest that you avoid this place but it's an honest review and an accurate report on our personal abysmal treatment.

Review added 08/05/2011 00:55 by anon

I must say Uncle Tom's really is a fantastic pub and one of my favourite eating (and drinking) places. No wonder it is so packed such a lot of the time.

Review added 23/04/2011 23:34 by anon

Fantastic! Popped in for a Sanwich on Friday, great choice on the menu and very generous filling. All staff were friendly and I would recommend to friends and family. Will definatly be returning.

Review added 14/01/2011 18:55 by Di

Found Uncle Tom's Cabin by accident, looking for a relaxed pub lunch. So glad we stopped. Delicious food, good service and relaxed atmosphere. Prices good too. Will be back at a later date and will recommend the pub to friends.

Review added 22/11/2010 14:37 by Roger

Had lunch at Uncle Tom's and found it excellent. Pleasant surroundings, good food and reasonable prices. Definitely a place worth visiting.

Review added 02/08/2010 17:04 by anon

I visited Uncle Toms recently and I have to say the whole experince what excellent. The staff are very friendly and helpful,I had the rump steak which was cooked to perfection and the chocolate brownie for pudding,it can only be described as heaven! Have to say the Chef is well fit too! I will be back soon for more lovely food.

Review added 20/05/2010 17:52 by anon

Uncle Toms is a delightful old pub with plenty of character and charm and great service. The food is excellent and there are some real seasonal favourites such as steak and kidney pudding in the winter and the best fish and chips on Fridays!! The difference is the attention to detail and the food is home made on site and long may it last!! I have introduced many of my friends to Uncle Toms and they all have their favourite dishes on the menu. However there is always the specials board which provides even more choice and usually evokes food envy!! Highly recommend Uncle Toms to anyone wanting good quality pub food.

Review added 25/04/2010 17:38 by anon

Me, my mum and dad went for lunch at Tom's, had the best chicken sandwich ever, we will all be coming back . i even got cucumber sticks!

Review added 18/11/2009 09:52 by Wet and windy

Popped in after a long walk with a wet dog last Saturday lunchtime. Friendly welcome, good few in, relaxed atmosphere and the staff were spot on. Food was fautless, fantastic real home made steak and kidney pie, robust bangers and mash and the best fish and chips my wife has ever had. Beer crystal clear and perfect. Pricing the best in Cookham. This is how local pubs should be. Really refreshing change to the chain and restaurant "pubs" we have around here. We will be going back frequently.

Review added 30/08/2009 08:53 by David

I have eaten at Uncle Tom's twice recently with friends and on both occasions the food was excellent. Simon and Tracey have done a very good job bringing the pub up to date and have brought with them the warmth and and friendliness that we knew before at a place not a million miles away.
Also the staff are pleasant and efficient contrary to a recent report.So go and enjoy a drink and somthing to eat, you won't be disapointed.GOOD LUCK to you both.

Review added 22/08/2009 17:14 by anon

Food was simple but very fresh and excellent, we sat in the garden until our meal was ready and the chef called us from the kitchen window to say our meal was ready. I had cod my wife steak and it was very very good. I could even get used to flat southern beer if it all tastes as good as the pint I had here!

Review added 03/08/2009 17:09 by CHOC

Had spur of the moment lunch at Uncle Toms on Saturday and it was so good went back for Sunday lunch as well. The pub is in the hands of someone who knows how to run one. The food is fresh, the menu is small but this means that whats on offer is cooked with attention and this also means sandwiches as well. All dishes we noticed from other diners looked fantastic and everything is very fairly priced. Lovely staff and the whole place is welcoming and relaxing. Three ales on offer and each pint is crystal clear and delicious. Perfect.

Review added 24/07/2009 15:04 by Nigel

It's taken a long time but finally the pub has a landlord who is interested in it. Good food,beer and service.If you went there when Nick was around then now is the time to go again