Bar
Grab a coffee, stay for cocktails. Our bars flex throughout the day.
10:04AM - We're Open
The Great House
A former Elizabethan coaching inn on a quiet stretch of the Thames, The Great House is our original clubhouse. Stay for a morning or for the week. Take in the river from a glass-covered terrace opening onto a rolling lawn with deckchairs down to the water.
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Lounge & Work
A quiet place to work, read or chat.
Dining
All-day grazing at its best, with riverside views. Serving everything from breakfast and lunch, to late night snacks.
Terrace
Our partly-covered terrace on the water's edge means you can watch the river go by all year round, whatever the weather.
Events Space
Host a party, hold a work conference. We have different spaces for different events, big or small. And we can help you set it all up.
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Breakfast
9am - 11.30am
Begin your day at an easy pace with a relaxed breakfast. From peanut butter pancakes to St Ewe Cornish eggs, enjoy seasonal dishes, fresh juices, and expertly brewed coffee.
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Lunch Bowls
Our lunch bowls are built for easy, feel-good lunches - balanced, vibrant, wholesome and full of flavour.
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All Day
From 11.30am
Inspired by spring, our all-day menu celebrates the season’s best, from spring garden mezze to mussels, kale & hazelnut gnocchi, and slow roasted lamb.
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Season Of Spritz
Explore our expertly curated menu of seasonal spritzes, alongside timeless favourites made for sun-soaked afternoons spent on the terrace.
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Puddings
Finish on a sweet note with a selection of indulgent desserts, thoughtfully prepared and perfect for sharing, or savouring slowly over a final coffee.
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Sunday Roasts
Join us for a traditional roast, served with all the trimmings and plenty of time to unwind.
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Drinks
Discover a thoughtfully chosen list of local brews, wines and spirits, from Oxfordshire ales to Cotswold gins, alongside a few well-loved classics.
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Afternoon Tea
2-5pm
Settle in for Afternoon Tea, with delicate sweet and savoury treats, freshly baked scones and a pot of perfectly brewed tea.
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Kids
Little ones are warmly welcomed with their own carefully prepared dishes, available from breakfast through to the all-day menu.
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Book your event
Riverside weddings, anniversaries, birthdays - we're here to help you celebrate
This Christmas, The Great House Feels a Little More Like Home.
Step in from the cold, hang up your coat, find a spot at the fire, and choose yourself a drink. From quiet moments to festive get-togethers and the main day itself, it's an open invitation this Christmas. There’s always a seat for you at our table.
What's on
Clubhouse life
Fire & Feast At The Great House
The Great House5:00pm Friday 07.08.26This August, join us for Fire & Feast, a one-night-only riverside dining experience at The Great House, Sonning, inspired by Italy's tradition of long-table feasting.
Sunday Sundown: Bank Holiday Special with DJ Anthony Francis
The Great House3:00pm Sunday 30.08.26Make the most of your Bank Holiday weekend with a drink in hand and an unforgettable Sunday session.
Riverside World Cup at The Great House
The Great HouseJoin us on the lawn for live football, big-screen coverage, great food and drinks, and one of the best places to watch the World Cup this summer.
Pilates, Brunch & Beats: A Riverside Summer Wellness Event
The Great House7:00am Sunday 26.07.26Join Panda Bear Studio at The Great House at Sonning for a beautifully curated wellness morning by the river.
Outdoor Cinema – Mamma Mia!
The Great House6:00pm Friday 21.08.26Here we go again… it’s the ultimate summer movie night
Our Neighbourhood
Once described by Jerome K. Jerome as "the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river", Sonning-on-Thames is a village on the edge of the Berkshire and Oxfordshire borders. Come for the morning, stay for the week.
