The Apple Tree
Pubs and Bars with Restaurants
0.5 miles
Oxford Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7AH
As you catch sight of the beautifully-painted pub sign and turn into the large car park, full to the gunnels, the popularity of The Apple Tree is apparent. A small cottage extended by a large red-roofed, single-storey, oak-framed building, The Apple Tree has quickly become, since its conversion in 2007, a hub of happy diners. Often packed out at lunch and dinner with visitors from miles around, the quality of the food is made clear before you even sit down.
The restaurant offers a wide range of pasta, fish and meat, together with a good value wine list. Firstly, general manager Simon Stonehouse offered us a 2002 Chassagne - Montrachet, 1er Cru, Marie Louise Parisot, which was quite simply superb; served perfectly chilled and kept in an ice bucket at our table. A starter of griddled scallops with balsamic vinegar, followed by poached organic salmon served with pin noodles floating in a lemongrass broth left me little room for dessert. Nevertheless I managed a colourful raspberry tiramisu, while my guest delighted in an upside-down ginger sponge, which was the perfect conclusion to his meal of onion tart followed by sea bass served on mixed green leaves.
The pub is warm and modern with clean lines and glass, which, combined with the oak frame, gives a feeling of spaciousness while maintaining a cosy feel in the bar and the comfortable chill-out area, where you can enjoy a drink sinking into the soft leather chairs. Enthusiastic and contented conversation buzzes, but does not intrude, as the tables are large and leave plenty of space between neighbours. Service is efficient and friendly; on arrival I was immediately approached and asked if I required anything.
Located between Junction 2 of the M40 and Junction 16 of the M25, The Apple Tree is worth travelling to Gerrards Cross for. Here they achieve a seemingly impossible task - they make operating a restaurant look easy.
The restaurant offers a wide range of pasta, fish and meat, together with a good value wine list. Firstly, general manager Simon Stonehouse offered us a 2002 Chassagne - Montrachet, 1er Cru, Marie Louise Parisot, which was quite simply superb; served perfectly chilled and kept in an ice bucket at our table. A starter of griddled scallops with balsamic vinegar, followed by poached organic salmon served with pin noodles floating in a lemongrass broth left me little room for dessert. Nevertheless I managed a colourful raspberry tiramisu, while my guest delighted in an upside-down ginger sponge, which was the perfect conclusion to his meal of onion tart followed by sea bass served on mixed green leaves.
The pub is warm and modern with clean lines and glass, which, combined with the oak frame, gives a feeling of spaciousness while maintaining a cosy feel in the bar and the comfortable chill-out area, where you can enjoy a drink sinking into the soft leather chairs. Enthusiastic and contented conversation buzzes, but does not intrude, as the tables are large and leave plenty of space between neighbours. Service is efficient and friendly; on arrival I was immediately approached and asked if I required anything.
Located between Junction 2 of the M40 and Junction 16 of the M25, The Apple Tree is worth travelling to Gerrards Cross for. Here they achieve a seemingly impossible task - they make operating a restaurant look easy.
Opening Hours:
Mon: | 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-11pm |
Tues: | 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-11pm |
Weds: | 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-11pm |
Thurs: | 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-11pm |
Fri: | 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-11pm |
Sat: | 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-11pm |
Sun: | 12pm-2.30pm, 6pm-11pm |