How much does the Waterside Inn menu cost?
From £150 for the Menu Gastronomique at lunch to £290 for the Menu Exceptionnel, per person in GBP, before service. The table adds the 12.5% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 12.5% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menu Exceptionnel7 courses | £290 | £326 | £580 | £652 |
| Menu Exceptionnel with wine pairing | £485 | £546 | £970 | £1,091 |
| Menu Gastronomique4 courses | £190 | £214 | £380 | £428 |
| Menu Gastronomique at lunch4 courses | £150 | £169 | £300 | £338 |
| Sunday lunch menu4 courses | £185 | £208 | £370 | £416 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes service charge, which most UK restaurants add at 10–15% (12.5–15% in London). Supplements such as caviar or truffle courses are left out. Prices shown in other currencies use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with Waterside Inn before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Waterside Inn?
The Menu Gastronomique at lunch, at £150 per person for 4 courses. That’s £140 less than the Menu Exceptionnel.
- Menu Gastronomique at lunch £1504 courses · Lunch Wednesday to Saturday; by pre-order only, for the whole table; coffee and mignardises £12 extra · £140 less than the Menu Exceptionnel
- Sunday lunch menu £1854 courses · Sunday lunch, by pre-order only, for the whole table; coffee and mignardises £12 extra · £105 less than the Menu Exceptionnel
- Menu Gastronomique £1904 courses · Dinner Wednesday and Thursday; by pre-order only, for the whole table; coffee and mignardises £12 extra · £100 less than the Menu Exceptionnel
- Restaurant Gordon Ramsay £225The cheapest three-star dinner menu in England, French
How to book at Waterside Inn
Book online or by phone on +44 1628 620691.
- When tables are releasedOnline through ResDiary on the restaurant's website, or by phone. Lunch and dinner can be booked up to six months ahead (the private dining room up to 12 months). Every room booking comes with a dinner table.
- Where to bookBook on their website Or call +44 1628 620691.
- CancellationsA £150 deposit per person secures the table. It is refunded with at least three days' notice; later cancellations and no-shows lose it. Guests are asked to reconfirm three days before.
- Groups and private eventsTables seat up to six. Parties of 6 to 12 can use the River Cottage private dining room (room hire £50 per person, £200 deposit per person); up to eight can book it online, nine or more by email. Private dining inquiries
From Waterside Inn’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Can you stay the night at Waterside Inn?
Yes. Waterside Inn has 11 bedrooms of its own. Stays with dinner start at £1,285 a room (Gourmand Experience, Wednesday to Saturday; service included).
| Package | What’s included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Gourmand ExperienceWednesday to Saturday; service included | A night for two, the seven-course Menu Exceptionnel, caviar canapés, half a bottle of champagne, breakfast in your room | from £1,285 a room |
| Summer SundaysSundays, May to September; plus 12.5% service | A night for two, a champagne boat trip on the Thames, dinner from the Menu Exceptionnel, breakfast in your room | from £1,395 a room |
See rooms on the restaurant’s website Compare prices on Booking.com
From the restaurant’s website, checked 23 October 2026. Room prices and offers change with the date, so check before you book.
Dress code, children, drinks and opening hours at Waterside Inn
What is the dress code at Waterside Inn?
Smart. Men need a collared shirt (no polo shirts), long trousers (smart denim is fine) and smart shoes or smart trainers; a jacket is optional. T-shirts, hoodies, shorts, sportswear, flip-flops and sandals are not allowed, and guests who don't follow the code are turned away and charged under the cancellation policy.
Can you take children to Waterside Inn?
Children are welcome from the age of 9; the restaurant isn't suitable for babies or younger children.
Can you bring your own wine to Waterside Inn?
No corkage: guests can't bring their own wine.
When is Waterside Inn open?
It's open Wednesday to Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Mon–Tue closedWed–Sat 12:00–14:00, 19:00–21:30Sun 12:00–14:30
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Waterside Inn’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Waterside Inn: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Waterside Inn have?
Three. Waterside Inn holds three MICHELIN stars, the guide’s highest award, one of 10 three-star restaurants in the UK. It has held them every year since 1985.
Who is the chef at Waterside Inn?
The head chef is Alain Roux.
Where does Waterside Inn rank on critics’ lists?
Waterside Inn is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- French
- Where
- Bray, Berkshire · Berkshire · United Kingdom
- Address
- Ferry Road, Bray, SL6 2ATOpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Has a vegetarian tasting menu; Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is Waterside Inn expensive for a three-star restaurant?
Its £290 dinner menu is the 9th cheapest of the 10 three-star dinner menus in England with a published price. The middle price is £285, so it costs £5 more than a typical one.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sources Restaurant: waterside-inn.co.uk. Stars: Waterside Inn in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. When tables go on sale: waterside-inn.co.uk, checked 13 October 2026. Rooms and stays: the restaurant’s website, checked 23 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Photo: Wikimedia Commons (WatersideInn, CC BY-SA 4.0). Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).