The Argyll

Went to Henley to watch friends “Morris Dancing “ (see video) 😁🕺 Time for a 🍺 so let’s try The Argyle just across the road. Never been in there before. A real eye opener. Fantastic beer selection 🍻 Shall we go outside said someone 😁 Amazing beer garden that goes on forever. Who knew? Booths and tables a plenty. Great atmosphere Morris dancers came in for a drink and played music. Great fun and really enjoyed this pub. Recommended 😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Wonder what the foods like? Very friendly bar staff😁

The only thing I could recommend in this place is the choice of music. They serve canteen food that looks pathetic and tastes like it’s been cooked and laid around for a while (burger patty not fresh). Atrocious customer service, male manager intentionally showing us his attitude, he made a scene out of 4 pieces of tortillas, quite unnecessary really, understood you guys were enjoying a lazy evening until we turned up to an empty pub, but you were open so it’s not our fault.

Probably the worst experience I've had in recent time in a publ or restaurant. I was recommended from a friend who I had visited in this villag. Looking forward to trying a local pub with local food I walked in, however I was thrown back by the extremely loud tacky commercial aggressive pop music being played throwing me outside my zen energy, (the pub was almost empty as it was afternoon on a weekday), I attempted to try and communicate with the bar staff however was totally ignored like a ghost. As I returned with my friend I was again ignored by the bar staff again. My friend was attempting to order what seemed like extremely overpriced food with the QR code in an empty pub. I thought let me go to the bar and order it in person. I also wanted to ask where the chicken or meat was sourced. A young man came out tired and disinterested, basically saying the chicken is bought wholesale from a wholesale chain and they have no idea where the chicken is from. Then a young blonde lady came out and was incredibly rude and hostile just saying what are you doing here why is your car parked outside. We had parked our car temporarily and then parked it back in the main car park. I couldn't believe how bad the service was I couldn't believe how overpriced the food was and how awful the music was. The only thing I can say is that this is a blessing in disguise because we opted to go to a persian restaurant next door which served some pretty great food at a high standard at about the same price as this tacky pub. The blonde woman was exceptionally hostile for no apparent reason I almost felt like I was being persecuted entering the place. Worst experience ever.

Is there such a thing as ‘prison chic’? If there is and it’s your thing, head to The Argyll. I forked out nearly £20 for frozen processed fish, frozen powdery chunky chips, a tablespoon of (I assume frozen) mushy peas and the same of tartar sauce, both served in what must be super speed biodegradable paper cups. I can only think the salt must have been top notch because the food wasn’t worth a fiver. If prison chic is not a thing, my apologies to all prisons. I’ve never been in one but the food in them must be better than this. I mean, they’re quite popular places. Unlike here on a Tuesday. Of course, I have to acknowledge the staff. If only for their comedic efforts to pull a Guinness. I reckon of the £6.90 I paid for a pint, over £1.20 of it was for the bishop’s collar head. No wonder the on trade is dying a death. People will not put up with such mediocrity. I won’t.

Its a great find in Henley. Its buzzy and friendly. Reasonably priced food that is decent with a good menu. Have the Sunday roast for 2!. Book a pod and sit outside. Good for watching sports as each one has a TV. It has personality which is not always easy to find these days.

Lovely atmosphere, lively and chatty. Warm welcome from staff. Beer cold and crisp. The Big Argyll Burger was amazing! Recommend!

Had a brilliant meal here last week. My pie and mash was delicious and my husband loved his kebab. Welcoming staff. Dog friendly. Nice to see that it was busy as it deserves to be.

Went there to watch the women's rugby. Staff could not have been lovelier and the other patrons were delightful. Food was delicious, had a good wine and beer selection. 👌👌👌🍻🍻🍻