Our Story
Our Story

The word Bray means 'marsh' and the village sits on one of the many weaving bends of the River Thames and dates back before the Doomsday Book of 1067.
The village has come a long way since its soggy beginnings and the area gained notoriaty in the 18th century thanks to a popular satircial song describing the ever changing principals of the town's Vicar.
The song refers to 'pudding time' a time when things are going your way and the eating is good. That’s certainly true in The Hind's Head and the highly skilled team are dedicated to ensuring its always pudding time for anyone who chooses to visit.
The Hinds Head sign shows a female deer circled by a royal garter and our location, just down the road from Windsor Castle, has ensured many a regal visit over the years including one by Her Majesty, The Queen.
Heston Blumenthal

Heston Blumenthal

Heston Blumenthal is considered to be one of the best and most influential chefs of his generation. Completely self-taught, he has pushed the boundaries of a traditional kitchen and changed the way people cook and think about eating.

After extensive academic research, Heston was the first chef to affirm that eating is a ‘Multi-Sensory experience’.

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Peter Gray

Peter Gray

Head Chef

Originally from Wakefield in Yorkshire, Peter’s career in hospitality began at Middlethorpe Hall on the outskirts of York, where he worked as a kitchen porter from the age of 16.

It wasn’t long before a commis chef role arose for the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant, which he took on willingly and discovered an aptitude for cooking and love for kitchen life.

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Ellen Romeo

Ellen Romeo

Manager

Ellen joined the team at The Hind's Head from the White Horse in Kings Sutton in 2020 and has quickly risen to the position of Restaurant Manager. Her passion, pride and professionalism are totally in tune with the character of the Hind's Head and the Fat Duck Group. Ellen and the team will be more than happy to discuss any event you wish to hold so please get in touch.

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Ignite your imagination

We match our menu of characterful classics with a rich and diverse range of beverages and snacks. So if your apetite is light then join us to enjoy our mouthwatering and quite unique, Quavers, runny yolk Scotch Egg or Devils on Horseback served with our house blended, Piper Heisdeck Champgane.

Ignite yourimagination

Alongside our wide range of imaginative food, the venue offers various evocative seating environments so whether you want to sit by the fire, gather in private round our unique oak table or lounge upstairs enjoying a cocktail we have the perfect place.

The Restaurant

The oldest part of the building dating back to the 15th century is warmed by 3 period fireplaces. The ideal place to feed your soul.

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The Vicar's Room

Our exposed beamed Private Dining Room is both luxurious and evocative and houses a table hewn from a single trunk of oak.

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The Royal Lounge

Our upstairs lounge is full of historical character and personality but detailed with modern curiosities to create a truly atmospheric space for you and your guests.

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