Review for Summer 2019:…read more Who doesn't love a village pub? WE DO! My English friends treated me to this quaint village pub during my last summer visit. The village itself is something to write about with is scattering of thatched detached homes, scarecrows decorated in fab garb dotted along the roadside. Inside expect to be greeted with warmth not only from the staff but also from its decor. It is the kind of pub where you feel at home spending hours sipping, supping and chattering the day away. What will surprise you is their food is not a typical pub menu. It's much more restaurant quality with a variety of dishes pleasing for all including wee ones. I suppose you will need to visit for yourself to really capture the sensory experiences, and believe me your senses will thank you!

Love this pub it has a great atmosphere the staff are helpful and friendly. Food is lovely we eat…read morehere regularly. Beer garden is nice lots of space and plenty of seating.

On August 31st, my family and I were on a tour with a wonderful guide (Jill Pretorius of Windsor…read moreDay Tours)... We had already walked all over Winchester, we were on our way to Stonehenge, we were excited and hungry, but also jet lagged and exhausted! Jill brought us to The White Lion joking that, being only 400 years old, it was practically a brand new pub! We came in (mind your head), and were immediately sat down at a big, groaning, family table! Water was served, beers and ciders followed, and then meat pies and fish and chips were ordered all around! This meal was absolutely delicious in the way that only homemade country pub food can be. The cider selection was excellent, and we left refreshed, happy, and ready to take on the rest of our day (mind you, we ALL passed out cold in the van after Stonehenge and on the way back to our hotel)! Thank you so much to the ladies of The White Lion Inn & Pub for your extremely warm hospitality!! Much love! I hope to make it back one day!

Don't be put off by its proximity to the A303. This a great pub and once you're past the front door…read moreit feels like a world away. Amazing menu - if I could write a menu packed just with the top pub food I love, this would be it. We only just managed to choose before we were planning a return visit. We both ordered the pie of the day (chicken & bacon) having checked it had a crust base not just a measly topping on a casserole. Staff are friendly and know the dishes. It's a 'slow food' place but we didn't have a long wait for food. PIETASTIC! and excellent value at £12.50 each. If you enjoy good food - do not drive past!!!

Shambolic service and a rather hit and miss menu, sour wine by the glass, plus lots of rather rude…read moreand over privileged "locals" holding court. Decent fish and chips.

This seriously 'gastro' and fashionable pub in a tiny Wiltshire village on the Test above…read moreStockbridge has as many Range-Rovers outside as Daphne's and some of the same clientele. Dedicated to the fishing community on the finest chalk stream in the world, there also are plenty of nods to the shooting brigade who also come here in droves in the winter months. Chef Andrew Clark who with Lucy Townsend used to cook at the Hotel du Vin in Winchester, opened at the 'Spade' only four years ago and now produce classic English fare based on local produce while also managing this comfortable sporting inn. My only criticism is that the pub is now almost completely taken over by diners and there is only one small bar area for simply lounging and talking or reading the papers; the rest is tables. That said, it's all done perfectly, down to the wi-fi, picnic hampers and high-class wine list.

We found this wonderful little pub on the internet and came on a Tuesday for steak night…read more Hands down the best steak I've eaten in years. Big fat chips, grilled tomatoes, mushrooms, beautiful little salad. If you're anywhere within and hours drive, do yourself a favour and come here.

We went there as part of a personal heritage trip to the area (Stephen Hopkins descendant). It is a…read morevery old building with lots of charm. Great meat pie and fish and chips. Lots of local conversations here.

What a beautiful picturesque pub! Can't wait to go back. The Landlords Paul & Claire were…read moreabsolutely lovely and welcoming.

Super friendly. When the owners saw we were foreigners, he took special care to bring us a menu…read moreand ask after where we are from. He spent a bit of time chatting. We were even offered free tastes of local beers. Service is amazing. Food is great. Large vegan menu. Superb local atmosphere. Sweet! ! They even offer Spotted Dick on the menu. It's a special today! !

From the owner: We're a small village pub situated right next to the historical, Stonehenge…read more Our staff are extremely friendly and always ensure that the customers are satisfied with their experience.

WOW!! I hadn't been in here for a few years despite living nearby, but I called in for Sunday lunch…read morea few weeks ago after my dear mum said it had changed hands and things were on the up. I have to say the food was superb, at the time I think i even said it was the best sunday lunch i had ever had, I think I was a little taken a back by the quality of the food on offer. They have successfully managed to retain some of the old charm and proper pub feel, while making the dining a cosy, friendly experience that is all about locally produced food. The lamb had already sold out (turn up early or book on the phone if you don't want to miss out) so the three of us had duck, chicken and beef. Each dish was cooked pretty much to perfection and the home made yorkshire puddings were great. Sunday lunch just how it should be! This pub focusses on local, fresh produce all of which is prepared on site and served in simple, traditional dishes. The menu is short, but in my opinion that is the way it should be, as it means each dish excels. It is always so disheartening to find a pub that has 30 dishes on the menu as you can almost guarantee each one will be mediocre. Not the case with this pub. To top it all off the ales are well kept, the Bowmans "swift one" was a very refreshing pint and anything on tap from Hopback is a safe bet. All in all this pub comes very highly recommended, great food, nice atmosphere, good beers and friendly service, what more could you want?!

Food was pretty average, service was fine, nice place, but nothing to get too excited aboutread more

I have had a most memorable meal at the Boot - a simple affair in the bar that will linger long in…read moremy memory. All we had were grouse (from the famous Stockbridge butchers, Robinson's) and a bottle of Gevrey Chambertin, but it was perfect. The wine was decanted at our request and was absolutely delicious; rich and smooth, and was the perfect accompaniment to the grouse. The grouse arrived whole in a glorious rich gravy and dressed with spinach, game chips and bread sauce, and looked as good as it tasted. It was one of the finest meals one could have. The grouse was £21.50 - very reasonable. The wine cost considerably more. The service was perfect and the ambience, surrounded by locals, everything that a good pub should be.

The real treat is the lovely garden space for dining which includes a tiny brook that trickles on…read moreone side of the property line. The inside boasts several seating options with as much character as the outdoor space. I would come here just for the environment! Beautifully plated food with nice flavors. With its charm and great quality food, others have heard, which means expect a wait... plan for time to savor all this place has to offer.

Unusually, this pub is open for food Sunday evenings - unlike most other places in Stockbridge…read more Fortunately the menu was varied offering both roast options and a lighter menu. The food was delicious and attractively presented, the staff friendly and the surroundings pleasant. We sat in the conservatory entrance with the doors open onto the garden. Two mains, 1 dessert and 2 rounds of drinks for 2 people came to just over £47. Worth a visit.