The Waterside Inn, Bray-on-Thames

The Waterside Inn, Bray-on-Thames Opened in 1972 by Michel Roux OBE. Run by Chef Patron Alain Roux and home of his eponymous Culinary School.
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A legendary name, a restaurant with a unique heritage... and all in a sublime setting. Since 1972, diners have been flocking to the picturesque village of Bray simply to visit the Waterside Inn. Today, we celebrate Alain Roux’s carefully balanced, classic French cuisine, exquisitely cooked and prepared with a light touch and a subtle modern twist elevating the freshest, finest, carefully sourced i

ngredients to something simply delicious. An elegant yet informal fine dining restaurant with rooms, The Waterside Inn is unimposing with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly team. Our 12 beautiful bedrooms are each unique in design, simple and opulent in style and designed with comfort and luxury in mind. With gorgeous soft furnishings, luxury en suite bathrooms and some breath-taking river views, we have everything you need for an unforgettable break.

Chef Alain Roux invites you to step inside the intimate world of his Culinary School to experience four truly special ex...
02/09/2026

Chef Alain Roux invites you to step inside the intimate world of his Culinary School to experience four truly special experiences. Discover the passion that has defined our family for generations as you become part of the Roux story.

Places are extremely limited for these unique and coveted events.

~Chef’s Table with Alain Roux~
Saturday 10th October 2026
Two places remaining

~Roux Secrets of Fine Dining~
Friday 27th November 2026
Three places remaining

~Festive Roux Classics with Alain Roux~
Friday 4th December 2026
Two places remaining

~A Masterclass in Michelin-Star Cuisine~
Saturday 19th December 2026
Two places remaining

Discover more https://www.waterside-inn.co.uk/culinary-school/ and follow Alain Roux Culinary School

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Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or an accomplished home cook, the School offers a world of immersive culinary classes for all ages and stages. Which will you choose? Explore at link in bio.
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On Wednesday 26th August 2026, the doors to our home in Bray will open once again following our annual summer break.We r...
25/08/2026

On Wednesday 26th August 2026, the doors to our home in Bray will open once again following our annual summer break.

We return excited with stories from our travels, including Chef Alain Roux’s kitchen takeover residency at Belmond Mount Nelson in beautiful South Africa.

We can’t wait to welcome you to unforgettable riverside dine and stay experiences.

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***Annual Summer Closure***From Monday 10th August 2026 - Tuesday 25th August 2026 inclusive, our incredible team will t...
05/08/2026

***Annual Summer Closure***

From Monday 10th August 2026 - Tuesday 25th August 2026 inclusive, our incredible team will take time to rest, recharge and enjoy precious time with friends and family.

We look forward to welcoming guests back for more unforgettable riverside experiences when we reopen on Wednesday 26th August 2026.

Chef Alain Roux and his team wish you a wonderful summer.

Join us on the banks of the Thames in Bray as you arrive for the food and discover something far richer. Swans glide, w...
29/07/2026

Join us on the banks of the Thames in Bray as you arrive for the food and discover something far richer. Swans glide, willows dip in the river, sunsets are golden and luxury is effortless in this corner of our beautiful village.

Explore unforgettable experiences from Chef Alain Roux and his incredible team https://www.waterside-inn.co.uk/

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***Luxury Wine Dinners - Limited Seats Available***Rare vintages, remarkable stories and enchanting menus come together ...
23/07/2026

***Luxury Wine Dinners - Limited Seats Available***

Rare vintages, remarkable stories and enchanting menus come together in Chef Alain Roux's 2026 wine dinner series. Celebrate terroir, time and tradition with unforgettable evenings that honour his family's legacy, in partnership with the world’s greatest châteaux.

~Treasures of France Five-Course Wine Dinner~
An exploration of France through The Waterside Inn's legendary cellar
📆Friday 25th September 2026

~Luxuries of Land & Sea Five-Course Wine Dinner~
Caviar & Truffle Dinner
📆Friday 30th October 2026

~Château Palmer Five-Course Wine Dinner~
4-Hands Dinner with Chef Alain Roux and Château Palmer's Executive Chef, Jean-Denis Le Bras
📆Friday 20th November 2026

~Champagne Thiénot Five-Course Wine Dinner~
Modern French refinement from this second generation boutique Champagne House
📆Thursday 10th December 2026

Explore more https://www.waterside-inn.co.uk/wine-dinners/

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👉Reserve your place
01628 620691
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📸 1 Lateef Okunnu
📸 4 Jodi Hinds
📸 5 Jamie Lau

***Four-Course Tasting Journey***Launching this Autumn - experience Three Michelin Stars across four beautifully curated...
14/07/2026

***Four-Course Tasting Journey***

Launching this Autumn - experience Three Michelin Stars across four beautifully curated courses with Chef Alain Roux's Menu Gastronomique.

Lunch £150 | Dinner £190

Available throughout October & November 2026
~Wednesdays & Thursdays, Lunch & Dinner
~Fridays & Saturdays, Lunch

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Reserve your table 01628 620691
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https://www.waterside-inn.co.uk/booking_portal/
📸 Lateef Okunnu

***Private Dining Cottage***Tucked beside The Waterside Inn, our private dining cottage has been reimagined by Laura Rou...
10/07/2026

***Private Dining Cottage***

Tucked beside The Waterside Inn, our private dining cottage has been reimagined by Laura Roux. Antique treasures and heirloom artworks sit alongside deeply personal family mementoes. Among them, a life-sized sleeping greyhound, carved in walnut by Jacqueline Geldart pays tribute to the late Michel Roux’s love of dogs.

Read the interview with Laura Roux in our new magazine, Maison Roux https://tinyurl.com/2p9r5hsr

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Private dining enquiries
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01628 620691


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***The Class of ’26***Chef Alain Roux’s incredible extended family.Our annual team photo always combines joy with a bit ...
09/07/2026

***The Class of ’26***

Chef Alain Roux’s incredible extended family.

Our annual team photo always combines joy with a bit of mischief for moments that are destined for the album. A reminder that exceptional hospitality is built on friendship and fun - from the kitchen brigade, front of house, housekeeping and maintenance teams, to all those behind the scenes - thank you for making every service in our riverside home so special.

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Thank you for capturing us.

Indulge in Chef Alain Roux’s new summer dishes celebrating the season’s finest ingredients at their peak. Alongside exce...
07/07/2026

Indulge in Chef Alain Roux’s new summer dishes celebrating the season’s finest ingredients at their peak. Alongside exceptional produce sourced from our incredible partners, many ingredients are harvested daily from our own Culinary Gardens, bringing the freshness of summer to every plate.

Rooted in the Roux family’s enduring legacy, each dish reflects generations of passion and the dedication to one simple idea: creating unforgettable moments through exceptional food.

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Explore menus https://www.waterside-inn.co.uk/menus/
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Address

Ferry Road
Maidenhead
SL62AT

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 2pm
7pm - 10pm
Thursday 12pm - 2pm
7pm - 10pm
Friday 12pm - 2pm
7pm - 10pm
Saturday 12pm - 2pm
7pm - 10pm
Sunday 12pm - 2:30pm

Telephone

+441628620691

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