This has to be in the top 5 best pubs in the UK!…read more Truly exceptional drink, food and service. I would be going here more often if I lived more local to it. It's a little tricky to get to, narrow country roads, etc, but we'll worth it. If you wanting to eat I would advise booking and this place gets busy from the second it opens. Caters to all, especially families and has a wonderful garden and patio. Tim Gray is the landlord of this gem and is hands-on and welcoming. You will not regret visit this amazing pub.

This Pub is a jewel. High quality local meat and produce cooked extremely well. The Tunworth cheese…read moreplatter is a must and a great dish to share. Pheasant, venison or duck; it doesn't matter they are all very good. Great beer selection with occasional surprises from Peter. I saved the best for last, desserts are Fran's little creations; beautiful to look at but even better to enjoy. Fran and Peter are two of the nicest people you may ever meet, they care about their customers and it shows with the food, drink and atmosphere. That's why every time I come to Basingstoke (from San Diego, CA) I stop in to see Fran and Peter.

new peeps in the Fur & Feathers and they have done a great job on the refurb!…read more Local ale from with 20 mile radius, good local food cooked really well, not the cheapest but the best we have found, really consistent, does get very busy during peak times so best to book. suggest mid week for most comfortable time and Saturday lunch seems quiet, busy the rest of the time!

One of my favourite little getaways when i go home. Situated in the middle of some of the most…read morepicturesque Hampshire countryside it makes an excellent lunch stop for cyclists walkers and anyone just out whiling away the hours. They recently went through a heavy makeover of the restaurant and now the look really matches the food. They've kept the comforting pub bar and quiet corners but also installed a family friendly restaurant area that opens onto an impressive beer garden with a two story Wendy house! But to return to the more important aspects of having a restaurant, the food is really good. The service is fast and every time i've gone they've been incredibly friendly. I've even blundered into a quiz night by total chance which was really well run (though i might be saying that as i won a bottle of wine!). Friendly, affordable, good quality, i forgot to mention the beer but there are some fine ales and bitters as well as the standard fair on tap. Good for families but also a really nice place to just sit and take your ease for a while. a real country retreat of a pub.

Delicious menu, with specials each night…read more The interior is lovely, and all freshly done up, with beautiful tables, upholstered chairs and interesting things on the walls. Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable and the service is brilliant. I love the wine list, but I'm being torn away from making my way through that to try their excellent range of spirits!! They have a green and relaxing beer garden with a cool looking hut for kids (no more salt and vinegar crisps and cola by a fireplace! ), and even their own veggie patch where they grow a few herbs for the kitchen. I wish I lived closer!

Quintessential English country pub serving good quality food, with excellent beers in a quiet and…read morecheerful location. Kind, thoughtful and welcoming service, a place I miss greatly when I'm homesick for Britain. Mum, an aficionado of fish and chips for decades, recently claimed the fish and chips at The Sun were among her top five they were that good.

Called in here for lunch on Easter Monday - very busy but a nice, friendly atmosphere…read more There's an extensive menu, all reasonably priced. We noticed a decent range of veggie options too, which is probably quite unusual for a pub sunday lunch menu. The food itself was ok. Garlic bread was frozen supermarket stylee, but the main courses were homemade and nicely presented. Homemade desserts too - my white chocolate cheesecake was gorgeous, but the 'Easter bread and butter pudding' special was a soggy currant bun in a bowl :/ So food maybe a little hit and miss, but on probably one of the busiest days of the year. We'd give them another try :)

Lovely pub owned by Fullers, (which means a pint of London Pride)!! Situated opposite Jane Austin's…read morehouse and next nearly door to Cassandra's Tea Rooms. Well laid out and very busy, as you could imagine, with tourists and visitors. Could be seen as pricey, as a visit to their web site will show you. However, if you're not specific about meal timesthey do an early bird supper 4pm 7pm, when there is a two course meal for £10 or 3 courses for £15. Not bad, but that rules out early morning visits to Jane's. Coffee is really good, car park to the North, shared with Cassandra's.

I stumbled upon The Greyfriar last December while I was in town from the U.S., and immediately and…read moreprofoundly fell in love. Immediately upon entering, the staff welcomed me with cheer and delight--the warmth and care of their demeanor mirrored equally in the love they clearly pour into their food. My burger and fries/chips were fresh and superb--frankly, it was the best burger I've ever had--as was the wonderful wine the bar staff suggested I pair it with. The staff and proprietor Simon were so lovely and knowledgeable I ended up staying at the pub an extra two hours to participate in the weekly Sunday Night Quiz. Tip to anyone visiting The Greyfriar on a Sunday evening--you DEFINITELY want to stay for the Quiz! It's indescribably fun, and remains one of the top highlights of my time there. When I returned to The Greyfriar in March, I was welcomed like a local--Simon, Norma, and the staff I had met during my time in Chawton several months earlier all individually took the time to give me a hug and sit down over a glass of wine/pint of beer and and catch up on my life. Seeing that I was nursing a head cold, Simon took the time to personally make me a restorative hot toddy. But, then again, that's the magic of The Greyfriar. Because of the people who own and staff it (including chef Dan Rees, who cooked me a six-course meal for my birthday during my visit that was worthy of a ten-page spread in Food & Wine Magazine), the Greyfriar is more than a pub. It's a beacon of joy, feeding the soul and spirit as completely and as delightfully as it does the body. I can't wait to return to my "home" away from home again.

Fantastic pub full of character! This pub has recently changed hands and it is quickly showing the…read moreother local pubs what pub food can become. The quality of the food is exceptional and at a great price. The food is all hand prepared (even down to the breadsticks) and beautifully displayed. The Star Inn is family friendly and is gaining a reputation as a winning pub in the local area.

From the owner: A warm, welcoming country pub located in the heart of Bentley village - Surrey and Hampshireread more

It's always wonderful to gives a newly opened place a try, and find out that they're already better…read morethan their press releases and web site. Two of our party tried the Tasting Menu, and as the token American I had to go for the soup and Pork Ribs (and then snuck a few bites from the Tasting Menu in. Everything was excellent, of a quality that exceeds most well-established restaurants. I highly recommend giving Purefoy a chance, you won't be sorry.

One word can suffice in describing this gem of a pub....amazing. Having eaten here numerous times…read moreover the past few years, I have yet to be served a dish I haven't enjoyed thoroughly. With Spanish tapas available as well as a well sourced English menu with Spanish accents, this is one of my most favourite places to go. The food is much more on par with a restaurant but the cost pub atmosphere is delightful with excellent knowledgeable and attentive waiting staff. They also have an amazing wine list!

Absolutely the best restaurant in the area. The staff was…read moresuper welcoming snd the food and presentation were amazing. My husband ordered the venison. He said it was the best he has ever had anywhere. We were fortunate to have the owner assist us as our server. What a gem of a man. His adorable dog (Starr?) was a joy to watch while sipping our lovely wine. I highly recommend going to The Gamekeeper!!

Great pub ambiance and super nice staff. Menu was way beyond standard pub fare. Many interesting…read moreoptions. Well worth a visit.

Hen and Chickens is a lovely pub full of character between Chesham and Ley Hill. It is especially…read morefriendly on a cold day as they have two fireplaces either end of the main bar. The locals are helpful and quick to smile and chat. I haven't eaten there, but the menu appears to change regularly and the food looks reasonably priced.

Absolutely lovely little pub, I cannot think of a single criticism. Me and my friends frequently…read morepop in and the staff are always wonderfully friendly and chatty. The food is superb, and the drinks to match. My favorite aspect has to be the quiet garden that is always spotlessly clean and peaceful. I would recommend the Hen & Chickens to anyone, easily my number 1 favorite pub.

The food was excellent. We had the fish & chips and the grilled pork chop. Service was quick and…read morefriendly. Parking could be a bit of a challenge at busy times.

Definitely a cut above other pubs in this area. Lovely service and very good food. We ate there…read moreon a Saturday lunchtime and chose from the main menu. The baked camembert was served with a generous amount of toast which in turn was generously buttered with garlic. The fillet steak was perfectly cooked and a great cut, it was served with plenty of good chips. There is plenty of parking at the side of the pub. I look forward to another visit.