Former forester's cottage and dog kennels, with a log fire and seasonal classic/modern cooking.
A country pub oozing rural charm and rustic character, our picturesque surroundings provide the perfect backdrop for savouring the hearty, seasonal pub-food on our menu, and the carefully nurtured cask ales and fine wines gracing our bar.
Located on the Nine Mile Ride, an 18th century bridleway created for Queen Anne, the Golden Retriever is a charming thatched pub surrounded by countryside near Swinley Forest. Many guests visit nearby Ascot and Windsor.
There’s always a great reason to visit your local Vintage Inn. Throughout the week we run Fixed Price Lunch and Dinner menus, and at the weekend you can enjoy special prices on sparkling wine on Fizz Friday or a delicious 3-course Steak Supper on Saturday. For a limited time only, we’re also running a Valentine's menu - the perfect treat for your loved ones.
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday 11am to 11pm
Saturday 11am to 11pm
Sundays 11am to 10.30pm
Accessibility
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is at the side of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 320cm x 460cm (10ft 6in x 15ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is varied.
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Latest Reviews
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Les
16 Oct 2025
0.5

Parking: 2.0
Accessibility: 3.0
Toilets: 4.0
Staff: 1.0
Read All ReviewsThe first time I was here the waiter was a bell end and after a long time I decided to back bout 3 weeks ago for my birthday and I won’t go back again!!! There had hardly any food that was on the menu thumbs up guys. So I got what I actually could The starter chicken tikka skewer came out cold. I told the waiter this and he touched it and said they will get a new one out for me. The same one that he touched returned to the table obviously food hygiene doesn’t apply here. Then my steak came ou I cut into it it was dryer than the Sahara desert well overcooked. I sent that back as this was not medium rare when it came back again over cooked at this point I gave up the ghost if this is the standard you aspire too then I have no words. The waitress one of two in the room was amazing tho completely run of her feet I understand time’s are tough but this was a circus. other people I have spoken to after my experience have also had bad experiences here. So I can’t believe the raving reviews. Be aware of this place.