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The Pot Kiln, Frilsham, Berkshire

The Pot Kiln

4.6
4.6
86 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
A rural public house serving local beers, Berkshire gin and ciders, as well as a great wine selection. Bar snacks and full meals available 7 days a week. Cooking over a central grill makes for great theatrical cooking from our open-plan kitchen, overseen by Head Chef Nick Galer.

Whilst a subtle Basque feel will permeate throughout, its roots are firmly founded on those of a classic English pub – so while featuring top end Basque dishes fit for a destination dinner, it also offers simple pub snacks for a light lunch… while the food may be inspired by the Basque country, the ingredients are local… and while the wines may be sourced from Iberia, the beer is very much English.

The crowning glory is the sensational open kitchen, with a huge, CHARCOAL FIRED parilla grill and a BRICK OVEN as its centrepiece and all in front of the guests – very visual and very theatrical.

The Pot Kiln has been a really exciting project, and we’re thrilled to be finally open.

Rob, Nick, Sphelo and Team

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Basque, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    01635 201366 x44
  • Website
    https://thepotkiln.co.uk/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Berkshire

    Best Ambiance

  • Berkshire

    Innovative

  • Berkshire

    Great for scenic views

  • Berkshire

    British

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Pot Kiln offers a delightful dining experience with its beautifully refurbished setting and "excellent food." Guests rave about the open kitchen, friendly service, and a menu that creatively blends Basque and Spanish tapas with traditional fare. While some note portion sizes, many highlight the "fantastic" flavors, making it a must-visit spot.

86 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great and a nice change from the normal fair. The bar and rooms have been done up exceptionally well and has a wealth of character. The service was poor though- felt we were being continually rushed from the moment we arrived- which was a real shame for a Friday night and considering it was not cheap- we left at 11pm and were the last in the restaurant.

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  2. Vyv

    Berkshire

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second visit within the last month, and this time in the Dining room with direct view of the kitchen - a great improvement on the previous setting. Again we shared the slow cooked shoulder of lamb , this is going to become our favourite dish.

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  3. Melissa

    London

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding meal with wonderful staff. The food is delicious. The pub has been recently renovated and is so charming now. We’ve already booked again.

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  4. Remzi

    Berkshire

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The tapas did not live up to the high expectations set by the reviews. Our order of Spanish cold meats was forgotten, which was disappointing. On a positive note, the lamb shoulder for two was excellently cooked, and the mint sauce was delightful. However, we were surprised and disappointed to find that the oven-baked vegetables we ordered on the side were not included in the price. The jacket potato was merely warm and did not justify its high price tag. The wine, however, was delicious. Overall, the value for money was not convincing. We plan to give it another chance next summer and try the garden experience, as the venue is set in a beautiful location.

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  5. Tim

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Intriguing reincarnation of quiet Berkshire pub, now with Iberian / Basque slant. Not cheap, but good value for what it offers. Deserves to thrive.

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  6. Fran

    Berkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place - excellent food . Very welcoming indeed . Would certainly go again .. in fact planned that already .

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  7. Shreya

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really lovely venue, great food and staff! Would recommend!

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  8. Emma

    Oxford

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the food was delicious! Definitely recommend the Catalan Fish Stew. Service was excellent and the overall look and feel of the restaurant is lovely. We’ll define back!

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  9. Robin

    Berkshire

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely gastropub! Great setting. Open kitchen with clearly excellent chefs. Good to watch professionals at work. Basque themed, so interesting and different. All the dishes in our kinda funky tapas selection were very good. Tasty. Lots of flavours. Personal service from knowledgeable waitress who took us expertly through the menu. Enjoyable 2 or so hours. Another great find. Will return 🙂

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  10. Neila

    Oxford

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 1, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Very disappointing experience. The food was terrible, not basque food for sure, the service was bad and slow, staff were argumentative and non accommodating to simple requests. The meat was bad, the prawns were not fresh at all. We will not be going back and definitely the prices did t match the quality of food and service.

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The Pot Kiln is rated 4.6 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for The Pot Kiln

Chapel Ln, Frilsham, Berkshire RG18 0XX

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Yattendon
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Basque, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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