Harden's survey result
Summary
“The best of Tom Kerridge’s places” – his no-bookings local in the centre of the town may look “pleasant, if nothing exceptional”, but it is the one the locals head to in preference to any other. “Normally it is difficult to get excited about a soup and a fishcake” but here the “simple but excellent food makes it worth a special journey” and “service is very welcoming and professional”.
Summary
“Better IMHO than the Hand & Flowers up the road” – Tom Kerridge’s lower-profile, no-bookings, local’s favourite is “a great alternative to the nearby H&F” and “hits the mark where others from TK continue to disappoint”. It provides “lovely tapas-style plates” (although these “smaller plates” are “not that small”) with a number of options cooked rotisserie style and chips that are “some of the best ever”. “Fantastic service and ambience” too.
Summary
“Locals head here rather than the overhyped and extortionately priced Hand & Flowers” when they want a pub meal from TV champ Tom Kerridge. No-one has a bad word to say about the place, loving its “delicious small plates”, “lively atmosphere” and “lovely range of ales”. It’s no- bookings policy is also actually popular. “Some of the tables are a bit random and cramped into the space – it isn’t very big – so get there early for the excellent window tables”. Top Menu Tip – “The mussels with stout broth is a favourite. And the profiteroles? Mon dieu!”.
Summary
“Just a delight all round” – seldom is a bad word said about Tom Kerridge’s ‘other’ pub in this Thames valley town: an “extremely crowded and very buzzy” haunt that is also “lovely and chilled”. “You don't need to book a table and you can order the plates tapas-style”: “the food is so good”.
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Have you eaten at The Coach?
3 West Street, Marlow, SL7 2LS
Restaurant details
The Coach Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Book from 9am for a 3 course good value lunch. One course will always delight, in this case a cider and onion soup. "
"I'm a big fan of The Coach but the delivery of dishes was haphazard and the food was rather less than magical this time. Very buzzy atmosphere though at Sunday 10pm. "
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £15.00 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £14.30 | £23.30 | £0.00 | £12.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £6.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
3 West Street, Marlow, SL7 2LS
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | CLOSED |
| Wednesday | 8 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
| Friday | 8 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am‑2:30 pm, 6 pm‑8:45 pm |
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