Hamilton's At Grovefield - Wycombe

After reviewing the menu and hearing that the locals highly recommend this restaurant, I can only assume that they are still operating under Covid restrictions. The menu offers simple bar food options like burgers, fish and chips, pizza (either pepperoni or plain), and sandwiches. I was very disappointed with the limited menu selection. I have dined at other hotels within this chain before the pandemic and the food was excellent, but unfortunately, the experience here was not the same.

I received a buyagift voucher as a retirement present from my staff, which included a 3 course meal for 2 with a bottle of wine at this restaurant. My wife and I had just booked 2 nights to finish off a river cruising holiday on the Rhone. We were able to choose from the full a la carte menu and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I started with mussels and was pleasantly surprised when a finger bowl and extra napkin were brought to our table automatically. The maitre d's wine suggestion was also fantastic.

An annual group 'supper ' with 80 friends started with drinks on the terrace, setting a stylish scene overlooking and surrounded by the beautiful Cliveden countryside. This number challenges a hotel 's capabilities to deliver all those things we look for on a special night out. In this case the preselected dishes were known to whom and where each individual was seated. The service under the direction of two maitre 'ds resulted in a smooth delivery to all the tables, with no one kept waiting. What 's even more important was the quality of the food which beat other experiences elsewhere. Tip a nice place to use, pre/post Heathrow, Windsor etc. And we can attest to the quality of their Afternoon Tea too.

Happy Birthday lunch was a winner here. My wife and our daughter's family were suitably impressed by the delicious food and the kind service with the grand children. The linen, cutlery and tableware were all spotless. No wonder we will be likely to return to celebrate with more meals here.

On arriving at Grovefield House the grounds are a welcome site and you do feel it is going to be a great experience. The Staff whp served us our welcome drink were pleasant but not very generous with measures and half a glass if that were poured into short wine glasses. The food was then ready to be delivered to the tables. The first course I had was the Leek and Potato soup which was pleasant but I have had better or the same out of a tin. Others around me had the Pate on Toast which was adequate but the toast that was served was so small it was not enough to use the Pate. The fish starter was so small it was nearly not visible so not recommended for the hearty eater. Then came the Main, I had chosen the vegetarian which was inadequately small, bland and not appetising at all. It arrived with pea sized potatoes around the outside and a sprig of rocket. The Chicken main was a little bigger as was the Salmon main but nobody was impressed and were all very disappointed. After the disaster of the first 2 courses we all waited for the Sweet. Unfortunately the majority had gone for the Brule it arrived in a very small ramekin with a sweet basket and 2 Yes 2 rasberries. The Brule was a total disaster, the topping was totally made up of Salt it was a very big disappointment and in fact unpalatable. Complaints were coming from all directions they did replace it with a sorbet but was not even enough to cover the bowl. The tart however was commented on to be pleasant. All in all I would not recommend as this was Overpriced, Unpleasant and a real disappointment. I would not recommend and to be honest you would find a much cheaper pleasant place to eat and party just down the road so Sorry Grovefield House you have lost my vote.