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Food and Drink at Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel in Marlow
Award-winning food and drink is always on the menu at the Macdonald Compleat Angler Hotel. Treat your loved one to an unforgettable meal in the romantic, 2 AA Rosette award-winning Bowaters restaurant or book a table at Aubergine for contemporary style and sensational food. Our commitment is to serve only the finest Scottish beef, lamb, pork and wild white fish at Macdonald Hotels and we source local, organic suppliers for our vegetables and dairy products where possible.
The Compleat Angler Hotel houses two of the very best restaurants in Marlow, on the romantic river Thames. The 2 AA Rosette award-winning Bowaters Restaurant delivers delectable British food whilst the sophisticated riverside Aubergine Restaurant serves exquisite French cuisine. Impress by hosting a private dining event or relax with a selection of simple but delightful dishes from our Lounge Bar menu.
Dine alfresco on our immaculate riverside lawns or relax in the cosy and intimate wood panelled Cocktail Bar at the Compleat Angler Hotel in Marlow. The Compleat Angler is the only public restaurant outside London to have hosted her Majesty the Queen. We treat every guest who follows in her footsteps equally royally.
Bowaters Restaurant
Dine in soft candlelight against a glittering backdrop of lights dancing on the River Thames at Bowaters Restaurant. The relaxing pastel shades of Bowaters provides a calming and contemporary setting for romantic meals and celebratory occasions, whilst the outdoor terrace is designed to make you feel like you are dining on the deck of a boat. Make an enquiry
Bowaters Restaurant
Start your day with breakfast at Bowaters with a healthy choice from the light fresh fruit buffet, with warm baked bread, sweet comb honey, crunchy cereals and freshly squeezed juice. Set yourself up for sightseeing in the South of England with a full English breakfast made from the finest organic produce and free range eggs. Enjoy leisurely lunches and afternoon teas or sip Pimms on our gently sloping lawns by the river, then return for a romantic candlelit meal in Bowaters.
Specialities include cream of celeriac and truffle soup and fillet of wild sea bass with fondant potato and a red wine sauce - or try to resist Scottish highland lamb with rosemary and garlic sauce and gratin potato. Finish with a dark chocolate terrine with cinnamon poached clementines and one of our delicious dessert wines. Make an enquiry
Opening Hours
- Breakfast
Monday - Friday 7am-10am
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 7.30am-10am - Lunch
12-2.30pm daily - Afternoon Tea
Monday - Friday 3.30-6pm
Weekends 4-6pm - Dinner
7pm-10pm
At Your Service
- Dress code: Smart-casual. No mobile phones please
- Child policy: A children's menu and highchairs are available
- Seats: 90
- Special requirements: Catered for on request
Special Events
Bowaters Restaurant is an idyllic riverside venue, ideal for marking the special occasions in your calendar. Combine stunning food and drink with romance and hire one of the Compleat Angler's boats for a cruise on the Thames. Festive party nights, whisky, wine and champagne tastings, ladies' lunches and champagne picnics on the lawn are all regular events at the Compleat Angler. Bowaters is a particularly romantic setting for anniversaries and family celebrations.
Booking Information
Due to the popularity of Bowaters Restaurant we advise you to book your table when you make your hotel reservation.
Make a Reservation
If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about a table reservation, please send us an enquiry form or contact 01628 405 406.
- Breakfast
Aubergine at the Compleat Angler
Make Aubergine at the Compleat Angler your fine dining destination for its blend of English elegance with French flair. The Thames' trademark weeping willows provide a suitably English backdrop to food produced with Gallic style and simplicity. The London Fine Dining Group's Aubergine at the Compleat Angler has brought city sophistication to an idyllic country venue. Bon Appétit! Make an enquiry
Aubergine at the Compleat Angler
Aubergine at the Compleat Angler, sister restaurant to the Michellin starred restaurant in Chelsea, is an intimate idyll of taste and style. Celebrate your successes, treat the one you love or become a devotee of gourmet Gallic food with our 7-course gourmet tasting menu. Indulge in classic but contemporary dishes such as tortellini of lobster crowned with shavings of autumn truffle followed by pan-fried fillet of beef with a caramelised onion puree and a casserole of ceps and bacon. There are also few better ways to finish a meal than with a textbook pear tatin or the soaring pleasure of a passion fruit soufflé. Make an enquiry
Opening Hours
- Lunch: Tuesday - Sunday 12-2.30pm daily
- Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday 7pm-11pm
At Your Service
- Dress code: Smart-casual. No mobile phones
- Child policy: Please contact the restaurant for details
- Seats: 45
- Special requirements: Catered for on request
Special Events
Since opening in October 2008, Aubergine at the Compleat Angler has gained rapidly in popularity. This sophisticated restaurant with magnificent views of cascading Marlow Weir is an ideal venue for romantic meals and indulgent birthday treats.
Booking Information
Due to the popularity of Aubergine at the Compleat Angler we advise you to book your table when you make your hotel reservation.
Make a Reservation
If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about a table reservation, please send us an enquiry form or contact 01628 405 405.
The Lounge
Sink into a comfortable sofa and enjoy river views through the bow windows or soak up some sunshine on the lawn and terrace. Relax by a roaring log fire as the winter light disappears over Marlow Bridge and its waterside villas or laze on our well-groomed lawns in the summer sun with a glass of champagne. The Lounge at the Compleat Angler in Marlow offers a haven for relaxation and good food, and was once a favourite of T.S. Elliot and F.Scott Fitzgerald.
The Lounge
From comfortable sofas and bow windows to parasol shaded tables on our lawn, the Lounge and Terrace ooze relaxation and comfort. Enjoy a pre-dinner drink as the lights illuminate the church across the Thames or opt for a satisfying meal in relaxed surroundings. Choose light snacks and family favourites from our lounge bar menu or enjoy Afternoon Tea by the fire.
Opening Hours
- 11am until late
At Your Service
- Dress code: Casual
- Child policy: A children's menu and highchairs are available
- Seats: 30 (inside), 20 (outside)
- Special requirements: Catered for on request
Special Events
Celebrate the special events in your calendar at the Compleat Angler Hotel in Marlow. One of Buckinghamshire's most attractive riverside hotels, the Compleat Angler is the perfect venue for Christmas, Twixmas and New Year breaks. Enjoy wine tasting, jazz evenings and cabaret entertainment in quintessentially English surroundings. Festive party nights, ladies' lunches and champagne picnics on the lawn are all regular events at the Compleat Angler.
Booking Information
The private lounge at the Compleat Angler is a particularly popular space for relaxation and pre-dinner drinks. If you would like to eat in the Lounge during your stay please enquire about reservations when making your hotel room booking.
Make a Reservation
If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about a table reservation, please enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9128
The Cocktail Bar
The cocktail bar at the Compleat Angler Hotel in Marlow offers a superb range of classic drinks in an authentic period setting. Drink in the atmosphere of 400 years of history in this oak-panelled room with enticing alcoves. You will be hooked on the Compleat Angler cocktail bar's combination of history, impeccable service and riverside views.
The Cocktail Bar
Choose from a classic selection of cocktails and drinks in the intimate surroundings of Marlow's finest original public house. Unwind after a day sightseeing or exploring the area and soak up the atmosphere of a traditional English hotel. Your cast list of predecessors include Princess Diana, Noel Coward and Clint Eastwood. Relax in these cosmopolitan surroundings and raise a glass in the style of your celebrity forebears.
Opening Hours
- 11am until late
At Your Service
- Dress code: Smart-casual
- Child policy: Children are welcome in the Cocktail Bar. A children's menu is available.
- Seats: 20
- Special requirements: Catered for on request
Special Events
Our resident pianist will accompany you every Friday and Saturday night (except Jazz nights) as you sip a glass of Champagne or a Cocktail.
Booking Information
The Cocktail Bar is a popular but flexible dining venue for residents and non-residents. If you would like to eat at the Cocktail Bar you can choose from the wide range of meals on our lounge bar menu.
Make a Reservation
If you have a question about our dining policy or would like to enquire about a table reservation, please send us an enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9128
Room Service
Tired after a long day? Tempted by a leisurely breakfast in bed? The Compleat Angler Hotel's Room Service menu has been designed with your convenience in mind. So kick off your shoes, pick up the phone and let us serve you in comfort.
Room Service
Choose from a range of succulent snacks and tasty treats on the Compleat Angler Hotel's room service menu. Salads, side dishes, beverages, light meals and desserts can all be served to your room and hot food is available from Bowaters during restaurant opening hours.
Opening Hours
- Available 24 hours a day.
- Restaurant menu is available 12-2.15pm and 7-9.45pm. Breakfast can be served with a tray charge of £3.00
At Your Service
- Child policy: Children's room service menu available on request
- Special requirements: Catered for on request
Booking Information
We like to deliver your room service requests as quickly as possible
Enquiry Form
If you have a question about our room service policy please send us an
enquiry form or contact 0844 879 9128.
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Macdonald Compleat Angler, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1RG
Tel: 0844 879 9128
Fax: 01628 486388
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