The Waterside Inn

Nestled on the quaint and charming side of the River Thames in the 16th-century village of Bray, The Waterside Inn is a gastronomic institution. Serving inspiring French cuisine since the early 1970s, it has a welcoming, comfortable atmosphere and excellent food that are renowned across the globe. The Waterside Inn is owned and operated by the Roux family, who is legendary in the U.K. culinary scene. Brothers Michel and Albert boast four decades dedicated to the art of food. With a strong background in the London restaurant scene, the brothers ventured to the suburbs for their next challenge, which ended up being the inn. In 2002, Michel handed over the reins to his son, Alain, who continues to run the restaurant and hotel today. Tucked away in the old farmhouse or located in cottages around the grounds, the rooms provide a respite for post-dinner digestion. The quiet country charm is the perfect blend of whimsical romance and French-inspired elegance.