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The Hand & Flowers

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The Hand & Flowers — a Grade II*-listed historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Plaque at Shelley Cottages, West Street, Marlow - geograph.org.uk - 3723753

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Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

The Hand & Flowers is a Grade II*-listed building in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Grade II* status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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From the Wikipedia article

The Hand & Flowers is a gastropub in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England that opened in 2005. Owned and operated by Tom Kerridge and his wife Beth Cullen-Kerridge, it gained its first Michelin star within a year of opening and a second in the 2012 list, making it the first pub to hold two Michelin stars. It was named the AA Restaurant of the Year for 2011–12.

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Background

Description

The pub was created in 2005 by chef Tom Kerridge and his wife Beth, who runs the front of house. Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire on West Street, only a few doors down from where Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein. The pub gained its first Michelin star, At the AA Restaurant and Hotel Awards 2011–12 the pub was named the AA Restaurant of the Year for England. The pub was upgraded to two Michelin stars in the 2012 list, the first time a pub has ever held two stars. Michelin Guide editor Rebecca Burr said of The Hand & Flowers, "Tom’s cooking has risen to new heights. His dishes are sophisticated yet familiar and are a perfect match for the relaxed surroundings of his charming pub." Vegetarian…

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Coordinates
51.5699, -0.7832
Parish
Marlow
Postcode
SL7 2AT
Parliamentary constituency
Beaconsfield
Established
2005

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Hand & Flowers?
The Hand & Flowers is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SL7 2AT), in the parish of Marlow.
When was The Hand & Flowers built?
Built or established in 2005.
Is The Hand & Flowers a listed building?
The Hand & Flowers is officially recognised as Grade II* listed.
How do I get to The Hand & Flowers?
Drivers can navigate to postcode SL7 2AT. It sits within the Beaconsfield parliamentary constituency.