Browns - Windsor

Mrs G and I enjoy Browns restaurants, but often when you are visiting a different member of a large chain you notice differences. That is the case for Browns Windsor. We had just picked up two US visitors from Heathrow airport, wanted them to see Windsor castle before we drove home and so of course we chose to book and dine at Browns. Our local in Nottingham never disappoints. Sadly Browns Windsor is nowhere near as good. The service was OK but not comparable to what we have come to expect, and the ambiance was just dull surely no excuse for that in such a beautiful cosmopolitan setting. Parking is always a challenge in Windsor but hunt around and you will find a spot but make sure that you have £1 coins or you will be out of luck! Would we visit again? Nope there are many better places to eat nearer to the castle. Review #48 2023

Friends brought me here after a wander at Windsor. It was lovely for a leisurely lunch. We had a little confusion with only being able to sit in the bar and if we'd have to order at the bar or table service was available. The waitress we had was wonder and attentive. Scallop starter was very good as was the lamb shepherds pie. The pineapple dessert with coconut ice cream was delicious!

A quintessential British experience. Blocks away from Windsor Palace and situated along the peaceful Thames and with a menu full of the staple items that you'd expect to see on the menu. You can get away with serving a bowl of cereal with this as your location. Some of the best fish and chips and meat pies I've experienced in this fair country. English food isn't going to win any awards for flavor or innovation but it does envelop you like a comfortable blanket and this setting is bucolic and as charming as you'd expect.

The great thing about this spot is the view of the Thames River from their upstairs deck. The restaurant is always packed. Service is friendly. But the food is just mediocre and not impressive esp. for the price. Ordered the Mushroom Tagliatelle £12.50) very bland and boring ... I actually had to add salt n pepper. My colleague enjoyed her Chicken Avocado Salad though. We also shared the Peach Melba dessert £6.95) canned peaches, meringue and vanilla ice cream ... very disappointing. I'd probably recommend this spot more for drinks than for the food. No lunch specials, and they have breakfast/brunch until 12pm on weekends.

My wife and I stopped in here for breakfast on a Friday morning before heading to Windsor Castle. I noticed that there are quite a few subpar reviews of the Browns, but they look to be from several years ago, so I thought I'd give an updated review. Our experience was top notch! When you enter, you're greeted with lightly playing jazz piano in the background. There is great lighting, patio seating, and plenty of tables for even a busy morning. My wife ordered the smashed Avocado Toast with eggs and I ordered the traditional English breakfast....the best breakfast we've had in the UK so far- the sausage and bacon was somewhat smoked and not at all too salty. The breakfast was also very reasonably priced, about £20 for two with coffee's. Considering that an average hotel breakfast is about £12, this is a much better alternative! I'd give the service just a 4/5 though as they are a bit slow to bring the bill after they've cleared the table. To be fair though, that's not abnormal in the UK. Atmosphere- 5/5 Value- 5/5 Flavor- 5/5 Service- 4/5