Used to go to this pub a decade ago and it was fantastic. When we pulled up on a Monday night with…read moreour party of 11 the absence of any cars outside was very telling. On entering we ordered drinks looking forward to the excellent cask ales it used to be known for. We found 1 hand pulled cask with the owner telling us it was a little sour and that is 'how the locals prefer it'. It was off, and as we are from the US, maybe that can work but would put off visitors ever drinking our wonderful cask ales. We all had keg Doombar but that was also poor as though the cleanliness was not good. We should have walked out but due to many places being closed on Mondays we moved to the dining area. Awful, food, the pies were served in premade dishes and heated up. The accompanying vegetable were cold and stewed. It was noticeable we only saw 1 person who was barman then served all the food, probably also was microwaving the pies. Such a shame this once great pub has been so neglected and its reputation will be trashed.

The Sun Inn gastro pub is the worst place in the basingstoke, the atmosphere was quite and the…read morefood has no quality and the staff were fucking dumb. The owner who used to sell low quality food. The owner who hire people and didnot give wages to the people which is on the contract.

Good beefeater food as ever good quality at a good price . Service good at time of visit . May need…read moreto book as Premier Inn right next door .

I've eaten here many times with my family and we always enjoy it. They have a good selection on the…read moremenu, the staff are always fantastic and it's not over the top pricey. If you like steak - as I do - this is a great place to come! I can't think of anywhere in Basingstoke that serves a better steak. Tip - you'll probably need to book in advance, if you're hoping to visit at the weekend. Go and enjoy! :-)

The setting and service were amazing from the beginning. Following our initial "wow, this place is…read moreamazing" we were served amazing food! The chorizo, the asparagus, the meat pie and the steak sandwich were so gooooood! Then we decided to have some pudding with toffee caramel. Amazing!

The Leather Bottle used to be a bikers pub but has been taken over by a chain called Bluebeckers…read moreand has been modernised throughout. I visited for lunch yesterday and was very pleasantly surprised, I had been expecting it to be the usual pub chain blandness but it was lovely, full of character. The Leather Bottle is in a nice quiet setting, the outdoor area is spacious and would be gorgeous in the summer. Inside the decor is modern and comfortable with two large dining areas and a small cosy bar area. We sat in the first dining area on the right as you go in the front door. First impression is the delicious smell of good food and the wood burning heater that was nice and warm on a chilly day. The menu is a good range of traditional pub fare (burgers, cottage pie, sausage and mash) and the more unusual (Roquefot, spinach and pear salad with raspberry dressing). We went for the fantastic value lunchtime deal of £8.95 for a starter and main from a selection of the menu, two of us had the spicy vegetable soup with two big chunks of fresh bread each to start (thick, fresh and not too spicy to scare the in-laws!) and two had potato skins which come with guacamole and salsa or bacon and sour cream (the bacon comes as freshly cooked rashers not some horrible diced up processed mixture). For our mains we had a burger and huge chunky chips (the burger unfortunately was very overcooked), cottage pie, gravy & veg (it looked lovely) and I had the cherry tomato cassoulet with haloumi which was absolutely gorgeous. The waiting staff are friendly and attentive enough without being annoying or intrusive. My only complaint was the drinks, I had a diet coke which was foul. It tasted really cheap and nasty like own brand supermarket coke.

Great sunday roast options, at a great price. the new renovation makes it a comfy up to date…read moreexperience thanks !

Another nice little country pub in Oakley. This place is a lot smaller than the Fox - it's not…read moreexactly the most spacious boozer in the world, but I suppose that adds to the charm - but it's conveniently located in the middle of the village and offers a good range of drinks. Nice selection of real ales, if you're into that kind of thing, and a pool table as well. A nice place to come to for a quiet drink in the evening.

What a lovely pub. We stopped in after our long walk to see Watership Down. Had a pint and dinner…read more All the food was stellar. We shared a mackerel pate, which was really wonderful. Hubs had fish n chips (he never gets tired of it) and said it was the best one of our trip. I had the hoisin duck salad. The duck was shredded and crispy. Yum! I found the sauce a bit sweet, but with a little vinegar it was perfect. Neighbors were coming and going, greeting each other happily -- terrific atmosphere.

From the owner: A classic British pub with exceptional food.read more

We were a party of ten, and we booked at short notice for a Saturday evening…read more The food was excellent. I started with pollock goujons. Juicy fish with a light crunchy batter. For mains I had shoulder of lamb with roasted cauliflower and potatoes, and it was well cooked and tasty. I finished with a local baked cheese and bread which I shared with my wife. A glass of port to finish. There were a few cask ales to choose from too, and in top condition. Service was excellent, and certainly with a smile.

The walk to the pub was much better than the food. I ordered the most expensive item on the menu,…read morean 8oz. Steak that was mediocre at best. I had to keep adding steak sauce to give it a little flavor. I might be a little picky coming from ranch territory in California. Oh well, like I said, the walk was beautiful.

This has been one of the best pubs we've been to this far in Britain. Obviously due to its…read morelocation, you would only likely stop here if you are visiting nearby Highclere Castle (assuming you are an international visitor). There are several dining rooms, with a larger one in what appears to be an annex. They must have tour groups that come through as they were clear about out needing to finish before a certain hour (that was fine with us as our tickets to Highclere Castle were for entry within the hour). There were a number of items on the menu that looked good. It's basically all traditional British pub fare. Since it was Sunday, I think there was a special roast menu. I opted for the daily pie (chicken and ham) and my partner got the trio of roasted meats. Both came with vegetables and huge roasted potatoes. He also got what looked like a popover, which I later found out was Yorkshire pudding. Service was good! The place has a very friendly atmosphere. Looks like it is a place the locals come for a pint or for a bite to eat.

Average food, average service, slight above average prices. Staff are trying hard to cope in the…read morepandemic era.

This restaurant has a lovely setting. The building is gorgeous and the atmosphere is great…read more However, it thinks it's fine dining but it is a very long way from that. The menu is very average and I think it's over priced. The service wasn't brilliant either. I do know that you can go in for just drinks if you talk nicely to the staff. Enjoying a bottle of wine their with friends would be a much better option than eating there.

Terrible service. We chose to visit Barton's Mill for a lunch break during a long car journey. We…read morewere starving when we arrived, the app didn't work because the WiFi was so terrible. When we requested assistance from staff we were ignored. We eventually decided to leave. (Also, the staff did not properly wear masks)