Following the suggestions, I checked out the Corus Hotel in Crowthorne. Unfortunately, they expect to have a conference group that week and told me that typically the place gets packed when that happens and they don't take reservations. I therefore felt it would be better to give it a miss.
With a bit more looking, I found the Wellington Arms in Sandhurst
It's quite a reasonable place, refurbished but not too plastic, beer is OK and food is bar food plus a menu of specials.
They don't expect to be busy on that Wednesday but would take bookings, so I've made a provisional reservation for Wednesday 17th from 19.30 in my name.
It's also quite easy to get to and to find, being on the bend of Yorktown Rd at Wellington Rd. in Sandhurst opposite the park and about
100m from the Rackstraw traffic lights.
From Bracknell, head south on the A3095 Crowthorne bypass and right at Rackstraw lights.
From Reading either make for Bracknell and south, or the back way through Arborfield, Eversley, Yateley to Sandhurst. The pub is at the opposite end of the village to the station.
I think that this place should be OK, but if anybody wants to suggest an alternative, then please do so by about Wednesday this week.
I've provisionally booked for ten, but this has some adjustability. If you're coming, please email or post.
thanks
.andy
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