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It���s hard to believe that Bar 163 has been in Egham since 1984. More than twenty years on, 163 looks and feels as fresh as ever and continues to attract a varied crowd of young and not so young, professionals and students alike. Originally a bar with food the menu has become so popular over the years that we can safely call Bar 163 a restaurant ��� the Mediterranean inspired dishes have a real taste of summer, exactly what you���ll be after if you find yourself lucky enough to nab a table in the relaxing secret garden. But despite the food the relaxed, lively bar vibe remains, making this Egham���s most well loved venue.
PRICE RANGE
US$11 - US$25
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
CUISINES
Bar, British, International, Contemporary
FEATURES
Outdoor Seating, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Excellent menu. Well presented food with friendly service. Nice atmosphere would not hesitate to recommend. Have been attending this restaurant for many years and the food has always of a high standard

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Lovely visit for breakfast. Good service albeit a little slow to take our order but the food was very tasty and of good quality ingredients. Will return again for lunch or dinner.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

We went to 163 restaurant a couple of weeks ago with with friends and had a great experience. We had 4 children aged 0 - 4 along and the staff were really accommodating offering a special menu and colouring activities for the little ones. The...food, drinks and service was great. Can't believe there were so many Belgian beers on offer! The food was really fresh and extremely well cooked. A great find for us and we look forward to being back!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Since Gilles and Roni have taken over Bar 163 in the Spring I regularly visit and am always made to feel very welcome. I am particularly partial to the warm Goats Cheese Salad – absolutely delicious, but there are many other tasty things on the...Menu. They have bottled Belgian beers (reasonably priced) which range from 4% - 10%! The music is always nice and soothing and not too loud so you can have a conversation without having to shout. It’s so good to see that the front of house team have settled in well, working hard and in harmony which makes for happy customers. Of course, the Function Room upstairs is a hidden gem and can be booked for up to 50 people (buffet) or 40 for a sit down meal. If you have 60 guests then you can take over all of the downstairs restaurant. The best thing is that there is no booking fee for the function room or taking over the restaurant.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We live locally to Bar 163 but had never visited for dinner. We decided to book for a last minute birthday celebration and had such an amazing meal! To start we had the chilli prawns and pork ribs, followed by the 12oz ribeye steak and...goats cheese salad. The food was all amazing and the ambience made it even better! It’s often hard to find a cosy restaurant for dinner locally as often it’s more of a restaurant in a pub, so this was a great find! We’ll definitely be back.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Gilles Dumont, Owner at 163 restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi Lydia, Thanks for taking the time to write us a review. We really appreciate your feedback. We definitely pride ourselves on being a perfect date night spot and we are pleased that you enjoyed the food and the ambiance. We will look forward to...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Live local and visited twice in one week with friends. Lunch during week was great, the cornflake breaded chicken burger was very good as was the chips and the omelette. Nice atmosphere and service. Place wasn’t busy. Sat morning brunch just before lunch menu was...busy. Service was slow (took us nearly 30 mins to be brought our drinks) and staff were visibly and verbally a bit overwhelmed, however the bfasts were very good (full English and eggs royale). Shame brunch isn’t served till later on weekends.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Gilles Dumont, Owner at 163 restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi Richard. Thanks for your review. Nice to see that you visited twice in one week - we appreciate our regular customers. Sorry for your recent experience when we were busy - we value your feedback. This is something we will take on board as...More

Reviewed 17 October 2023 via mobile

This is one of my favourite restaurants…brilliant atmosphere, delicious food and good staff especially Izzy who is the life and soul of the place very energetic efficient and charming. I would normally give 5 stars but tonight my sweet potato and chickpea curry wasn’t the...same dish I had previously eaten, very few chick peas too much mango not as tasty ….my husband’s steak was perfect.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Gilles Dumont, Owner at 163 restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi, thank you so much for your review. We are so pleased that you enjoy the atmosphere here and that we are one of your favourite restaurants. we agree - Izzy is a wonderful staff member who we are very lucky to have on our...More

Reviewed 5 October 2023

A lovely dining experience. I took my wife and two year old to Bar 163 today, and I was blown away by the fantastic hospitality and food. The restaurant is what I’d call the perfect ‘hideaway dining spot’, with the right amount of candles, lighting...and seating. The food was top notch, and the staff ever so friendly. Already planning our work Xmas party there.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Gilles Dumont, Owner at 163 restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi, thank you so much for your review. we are so glad that you enjoyed your time with us and that you brought your wife and two year old along. We are a family friendly restaurant and always want customers to feel like children are...More

Reviewed 29 September 2023

I live locally but hadn't visited for a little while so decided to visit last night and so glad we did! The food was excellent - such a generous serving of tempura prawns and the katsu curry was, not only beautifully/imaginatively presented as well as...using impeccable ingredients, but it was also a really large size with so much chicken! The two ladies working last night were very attentive and friendly, it was lovely for our dog to be welcomed and the interior was so cosy with the imaginative decor and lovely candles - we will 100% be back and wouldn't hesitate to recommend!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Gilles Dumont, Owner at 163 restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 4 October 2023

Hi, thanks so much for your review. We are glad that you came back after not having been here for a while. We always welcome dogs in the restaurant and are happy that you enjoyed your time here. Please don’t leave it as long next...More

Reviewed 17 September 2023

I was there with my family of 4. Two of us had different Thai curries. There was barely 2 spoonfuls of rice and hardly any food on the plate. Very very poor value for money. This restaurant was always a good place to go with...lovely food but not anymore. The wine was warm and other people were saying the same. There are plenty of other places to eat.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Gilles Dumont, Owner at 163 restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 20 September 2023

Thanks for your feedback - we will take this on board. We are sad to hear you felt that about your experience at restaurant 163 recently. However, It’s a shame you didn’t mention something on the day, as we would have happily rectified this for...More

Reviewed 18 August 2023 via mobile

Delightful dinner at Bar 163, the bread was particularly fresh and excellent, service was friendly for an all round outstanding experience.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Gilles Dumont, Owner at 163 restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 20 September 2023

Thanks for your review - we really appreciate it. Hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed 30 July 2023 via mobile

Amazing food great atmosphere really busy, I haven’t enjoyed a meal out so much for a long time I had the special seafood linguine which was so tasty and fresh. We will definitely be going back

Date of visit: July 2023
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Gilles Dumont, Owner at 163 restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 20 September 2023

Thanks for your review - we really appreciate it. Hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed 29 July 2023

What a lovely spot in Egham with a sunny terrace out the back and a little balcony overlooking the high street. I went there for a business lunch, the staff were very friendly, nothing was too much trouble and the food was delicious, all home...made and beautifully presented. Thank you and see you again soon!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Gilles Dumont, Owner at 163 restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 20 September 2023

Thanks for your review - we really appreciate it. Hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed 25 July 2023

Have not been here for sometime so we were pleasantly surprised to see major improvements in terms of service, food quality & choice and a high standard of professionalism . All was spot on great service and high food quality. Maybe they could change the...layout of the Breakfast Menu , it looks odd in a simple type face minor point.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Gilles Dumont, Owner at 163 restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 20 September 2023

Thanks for your review - we really appreciate it. Hope to see you again soon!

Reviewed 24 July 2023

We l ove this restaurant, the new menu,the garden, AND the lovely team who ensure a warm welcome! It's gone from quirky local bistro to a more professional, friendly, lovely place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. A treasure in the heart of Egham.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Gilles Dumont, Owner at 163 restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 20 September 2023

Thanks for your review. Really appreciate you taking the time to write this for us. We hope to see you again soon.

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Hi Heather, I can recall exactly what was on the menu but what I will say is they use fresh produce and make everything themselves. I'm sure if you asked for things to be cooked a certain way or not to include/trade some... More
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We only have Peroni on tap and that is 4.75. There is also a range of bottled beers.
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Thanks for your enquiry and yes it certainly would be possible to visit for just drinks, we have a good range of wines and beers and also cocktails. We also have a lovely garden and balcony to enjoy them in should the... More
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163 restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5