Harden's says
A brasserie-style restaurant from Michel and Alain Roux, within a new waterside residential complex in Taplow (on the former site of Skindles hotel). The venture will be overseen by Alain Roux, chef-patron at nearby Bray's “absolutely impeccable” Waterside Inn.
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Summary
This former coaching inn has “everything you’d expect from a Roux Brothers brasserie” – plus a fascinating history as one of the world’s top nightclubs in the ‘70s, when John and Yoko dropped in; it was reborn again when Alain Roux and his late father Michel Roux senior took over in 2017, and the “superb atmosphere by the river” currently abets “top-quality” French cooking at “reasonable prices” too (a snip compared to their Waterside Inn, a couple of miles away).
Summary
“Roux family favourites in a superb setting by river – and at reasonable prices”: no, we’re not talking about the exalted Waterside Inn, but its casual spin-off a couple of miles along the Thames, created by Alain and his late father Michel Roux senior in 2017, on the site of a famous old hotel, recreating a neighbourhood family brasserie in France. The result is “very impressive” – and relatively speaking wallet-friendly.
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Taplow Riverside, Mill Lane, Taplow, SL6 0AF
Restaurant details
Roux at Skindles Restaurant Diner Reviews
"I love this riverside, up-market bistro which delivers fabulous location, professional service and simple but well cooked dishes. For this well heeled part of west London surburbia, it represents decent value taking everything into account especially that illusive ingredient, the “feel good” factor."
"Good value lunch for this well heeled Thameside location. Bistro style simple food with a French touch. Welcoming, smart surroundings and a gorgeous riverside location make for a happy experience all round."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £24.50 | £29.52 |  |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £14.30 | £34.90 | £10.00 | £9.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £41.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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| Bread | £5.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Taplow Riverside, Mill Lane, Taplow, SL6 0AF
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2 pm, 6 pm‑9 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑3 pm |
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