Chineham Arms in Basingstoke and Deane - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

A very warm welcome and immediately accommodated my dog, mae him feel relaxed. Food and drinks met expectations. Not busy for a Sunday lunchtime which worked to our needs. Unexpected location.

It was my husband birthday and the team were lovely and we had a lovely table. What I was most impressed with that Arron called me in the afternoon to ask what my husbands favourite drink was and we were presented with it when we arrived - very thoughtful

In the Area for a few days, so, thought we would eat away from the Hotel. Warm welcome and drinks arrived quickly, but, sadly, presentation and quality of food was poor. Nachos to start looked like a child had thrown it on a plate. For main, the lasagne was burnt and clearly been through the microwave. Waitress was apologetic, but, no blame attached to her. How could this plate be deemed acceptable to be sent out? Shocking!

Terrible experience today in 5 years of living here never receive such appalling service. Disappointing customer service all round

Family group of 6 . Early dinner booked for 6.30pm on a Friday evening. Fairly busy, good atmosphere. Service good. Food and drinks quite expensive for what we got, e.g. £16 for a mediocre burger with just a few chips. £6.20 for a pint and Pinot at £25/bottle. A generally OK experience but probably wont return.

Scraping the bottom of the barrel now, there are probably two decent staff left , all the rest have had to leave. The rest are just out and out rude! is there any wonder this pub is never full such a shame

Yet another decent member of staff leaves because of poor management .. this is becoming a habit now. when will the brewery step in and make them changes needed for this pub to be popular again and make some decent business .. such a shame

We recently visited Chineham Arms and were warmly welcomed by Hannah and Sophie. The ambiance of the pub is both cosy and charming, contrary to some reviews I had read. It boasts a quirky, festive outdoor space that reminds one of a Bavarian drinking spot. Having already eaten, we opted for drinks and were impressed by the delicious proseccos and the exceptional mulled wine. The menu looked so tempting that we decided to try the lamb kofte and squid - both dishes were a culinary delight, especially the lamb kofte served with potato salad and pita bread. A truly delightful experience!

Booked this venue for my wife's surprise 40th birthday and had full use of the outside 'Cow Shed' area and i must say how fantastic it was to have such a lovely outside covered space for all our friends and family! From booking the Chine Arms with Rachel and Chris to the fantastic service by all the bar staff who where so helpful all the way through, especially Lauren who always ensured that we had everything and where happy to the great food that was brought out for the buffet. We couldn't fault anything at all to be honest and it was a great hit with all that came to celebrate! Many who would want to use this space for there upcoming parties too! There was never a sense of being rushed at any point, the tables where being cleared in the same manor as if we where dinning in the restaurant area. We will be back!

I've been multiple times with colleagues and the food has been fine at best and bad at worst each time. Even the nachos aren't great, with the cheese used congealing into one blob within a couple of minutes and not enough of the other toppings. The building itself is nice, though, with a lovely outdoor area (part of which is covered).

Really enjoyed the food here Had sausage and mash with peas Desserts and baileys hot chocolate to finish Lovely evening

I find the Chineham arms a lovely pub. Staff are friendly and a wide range of drinks. Cheaper than my other locals in Sherfield on loddon. Food is tasty (rate the pizzas). My parents had their 25 wedding anniversary in the cow shed. Really well organised and lovely hospitality from the managers. And it is free to hire!! No complaints from me. But I am a regular. New managers have brought a lot to the pub. Poker nights, darts teams and a fab Sunday quiz. Dog friendly, family friendly and plenty of space to hang with friends

Came in with friends to watch the World Cup, cannot fault the place, good range of drinks to choose from and rach went above and beyond for us and made our visit very enjoyable. Will definitely return!

Stopped off for some food and drinks-service and food were excellent, staff very efficient and friendly! Lovely ambiance and dog friendly too

I drop into the Chineham Arms from time to time and have known a number of the landlords over the years, all very different, and Garry being easily the best. Always appeared happy even when he wasn't and a warm friendly welcome. Couldn't be more different from the current situation. To be fair some of the young bar staff are warm and friendly. I won't drone on and hate being negative, but the place has really changed. Recently I went in and there were poker tables all over the place. What is all that about? I will leave on a happy note; I visited last week and laughed out loud when I saw the forthcoming televised football matches. Check out my picture. Too funny. Had no idea The New Forest team were now in the Premier League! LOL.

My husband and I visited here today after reading the reviews. We ordered roast beef dinner and shepherd's pie. My husbands dinner was hot and tasted lovely. My roast beef was such a disappointment. The vegetables, gravy and yorkshire pudding were cold. I was asked if I wanted it reheated or a fresh one. I refused as the cold dinner had put me off and they must have known this when they served it. They did not charge for this meal.

I have just read several trip advisor reviews and can’t believe we are visiting the same pub: I have been a regular for 18 years and the last 18 months have been the worst I have ever experienced. The current managers are the worst I have ever seen- oh sorry the point being you barely ever see them except on a poker or darts night clearly with their mates!!! What about those customers that have been going for ever - how are we treated, I am very interested to see if this review is taken down or kept as a real experience- happy to have a chat Mr Current Chineham Arms Andy - are you brave enough to have the chat??

The food was great, the staff was very attentive and the mood was amazing as well. The fish and chips were cooked to perfection. The kids has bacon chop and burhuer and were very impressed as well, to finish the meal. We had sticky toffe puddings and Paul's brownie with buffalo salted caramel ice cream. Definitely recommended

Having been told to try this pub by a friend we thought we’d try it out as we’ve not been here before. I can honestly say that Upton arrival it was like a regimented soldiers camp! We fully understand the rules etc, but the ‘older lady’ ( maybe landlady?) not sure? She was rude and to the point about ‘how’ to use my phone camera etc to log in.. I’m 40 not 10.... So beware of the hard faced lady!! Pricy beer and food, not the best place we’ve been too, hopefully visited on a ‘Bad’ day for them?!? Young girls behind the bar were lovely and helpful..

Lovely pub. Very good nut roast! Would defiently recommend this place for a roast. Good service too.

This is the second time that I have been to The Chineham Arms with family that live in the area. The place has a lovely atmosphere and is clearly doing a great job in remaining a Covid secure environment. Plenty of outdoor space etc a one way system and ordering on line. The problem was that the app was not easy to use even for people a generation younger than me. I would have walked if they had not been with me. I ordered Fish and chips, this is my go to lunchtime meal because if done right it is just the ticket, if done wrong it shows up the issues in the kitchen. Great Chips ! excellent size of fish but cooked in very bland batter a little thought would have been good here. it came with Tartare sauce which either came out of the cheapest jar or was made in house with the most horrible mayo , not good boys and girls. The real game changer was a serving of mushy peas mixed with either spearmint or peppermint such that I thought it was green toothpaste. I was just so disappointed. The service was good once you got beyond the App. Personally I would have talked to the customers and asked what they wanted in the traditional way.

Rang up at the last minute on a bank holiday on the final day of 'Eat Out to Help Out' expecting them to be fully booked but they manage to accommodate us .They also on our request cooked us the Sunday roast even though it was a Monday( and normally obviously only served on Sundays ).The 4 Sunday roasts we had ,including the nut roast were nicely presented and tasty. Overall good experience especially as they were accommodating with our initial booking and requests for Sunday roast on a Monday.

If fullers knew what a ‘drug’ den this place has turned into they’d shut the place down!!! Whilst sat outside on Friday afternoon it was a constant stream of drug dealing in the car park, it’s a shame really as I liked popping in for a pint or 2, but not anymore! Shame on the management team that obviously hasn’t had the training to notice it going on yet the public can!!!

Went to the Chineham Arms for Sunday lunch and was absolutely great, from the welcome to the food. The team there have done a superb job getting ready to re-open in challenging circumstances. We are moving to Chineham soon and this will be our (very) local pub, can't wait

Went for a team lunch here and had the fish and chips last time and the time before this, had the burger; I have to say I am not the best person to comment about pub food, as I am not a fan. What I can say that i liked the burger more than the fish&chips (found them a bit oily);A colleague had the salmon which looked a healthy choice which I will order next time.Prices are mid to high, but that s because all the companies from that area don 't have that many options.

Arranged a relaxed works leaving do here on a Friday evening 31/1/20 taking advantage of their pizza buffet which was served in a reserved area by the bar. Comms were very good before the do to clarify numbers and expectations.The pub serves good beer including London Pride and Amstel, and the pizzas were surprisingly superb for a British pub, with a great range of pizzas on offer.As a heads up you need to order and pay for the pizza buffet up front - but it actually saves any bother on the night, to be honest, and is a friendly, relaxed, cost efficient way of providing food while everyone is enjoying chatting and drinking.Wrapping up two and half happy working years here with fantastic work colleagues made for a brilliant evening.Fully recommended.

Very good well presented food, great staff who really look after you in a nice clean family friendly setting.

We are regular diners at Chineham Arms. The menu has become very limited. No steak available on the menu. During last 12 years steak has been on the menu. Service was good and friendly and overall value is good. The main issue is that the menu is very limited. Accompanying lentils with the salmon were tasteless. Drinks were all fine. Shame about menu otherwise higher score.

15 of us had a Christmas dinner this evening and the service from Jenny, from start to finish, was superb. The food was very enjoyable which isn’t always the case when it comes to large party bookings. We were given extra servings of the vegetables too. The chef, Kiah, came out to see us all, asked for feedback and also served us extra white chocolate sauce on our desserts (!). I felt we weren’t just numbers but valued customers who they wish to see again.

I went to order a latte and was told they don’t have soya milk to have a coffee and only one Vegan option on the menu.

The pub has cosy feel, lots of natural light in the restaurant. There are different options on the menu, that are not your typical pub food. The service was very friendly and welcoming. I enjoyed the Southern Fried Chicken burger, tasty but not too spicy.

Haven't been here for a few years but just had one of the best sunday lunches every.... Hot and plentiful plus it was gorgeous.... well done Chineham Arms.

We recently took our grandsons here to eat one Saturday evening whilst in the area and we were very pleased with the whole experience, the food was wholesome, well cooked and reasonably priced and the table service was very good, the young lady serving us was quick, polite and helpful.We have no hesitation in recommending this as a lovely place for families to enjoy a good meal.

Went into our local with my wife last Friday at about 1730, seated in the restaurant immediately. Served by a very friendly girl who could do enough for us. Went for the southwestern chicken burger, was huge and very tasty. Good work Marlon and team!

We recently moved to the area and obviously wanted to check out our new local as it's a few minutes walk from the new house. Came in for drinks a couple of times and really liked the pub, lovely staff and atmosphere. Made to feel welcome despite there clearly being quite a few regulars/locals. Then the other day we came for lunch and it was amazing. The chips are probably the best I've come across. Unreal! Glad to see they also put on quiz nights and music, and so happy this is our new local!

My favourite pub in this area, great staff and service, but really, screaming kids sat at a table all afternoon?? Come on guys, please?!

We travelled from Suffolk to a friends in the village and ate here on a Saturday night.

Booked a table for 4.30 on bank holiday Monday and the bar was fairly quiet. We were able to sit in the bar having drinks before finally taking our table at about 5.30.

Been a few times and had really good food & service. Unfortunately none on the 19th April.

Never been here before, we were on our way back from the vyne and thought we would get some lunch. Ended up ordering 4 of the bar snacks to share (prawns,kofte,nachos and halloumi), chips and a kids meal. The food was delicious! Served quite quickly. Drinks prices were also good. I really liked the look of the place too.

Went here for a random sat afternoon drink and food. Menu is very unappealing and basic. We both opted for the fish and chips. The fish was really soggy and wasn’t very nice at all. Good size portion of chips was the only plus side. The atmosphere in the pub was nice tho and the beer was good. Lovely pub just a shame about the food. Wouldn’t recommend

Really good food, family friendly pub. Really good atmosphere and nice staff. Would definitely recommend.

Since I moved to the area for work I have been coming to the Chineham arms after work most nights. It’s the most chilled pub I have ever been to and I generally feel like I am sat at home when I am there.

We visited the Chineham arms randomly after work with friends. I really enjoyed the experience. Beer and drinks were well priced, the staff were friendly and there was plenty of space to sit. I didn’t eat but will be back in the future for sure!

Popped in for a meal after a days shopping. Good service, food was hot and we didn't have to wait long. we both had a vegetarian option of Spinach and Goats cheese.

This is my local pub, we hadn't eaten here for a while but decided to give a try for my son's 18th birthday as we had a 20% discount offer. We had a table of 6 people and we were well looked after by the staff so a thumbs up for the service. The food was good, the fish and chips was excellent and the best fish we've had at a local pub in a long time. The burgers were good, the steak pie was good but could have done with a little more mash potato. Lots of great beers on tap which is always a bonus. Overall a strong 4 out of 5 and much better than our last visit so we will return.

Nice pub, nice food & friendly staff ! Menu is limited but what you do order is cooked very well, will be returning

Very good food and service. The only one issue was the smokers standing in the entrance, despite notices. Until the management deal with this issue I will not be going back!

I have visited before and the food has been ok but we hadn’t been for a while. This time the food was outstanding! Absolutely delicious starters especially the chicken wings. The mains were also excellent and very good value for money. Service was friendly. Will definitely be back

Even though the staff were under pressure as a result of a couple large group bookings, they remained cheerful. The food was very good, and reasonably priced. Good selection of Fullers Ales, plus wines and spirits.

Tried this for the first time on Sunday lunch. Had the fish and chicken burger. We thought the food was good with a very good selections of beers. We would happily try again

Good value well presented food and Fullers draft ales too boot. A nice selection of ales and lagers on tap in a modern clean pub. Quite of bit of outside space and plenty of tables. Inside is air conditioned which is a blessing with the weather we've had lately. The food was well presented and good size portions. Will definitely visit again when in the area.

I came to the pub (my Local) whilst the World Cup was on on the Sunday. It was packed and good fun! Such a good atmosphere.

Having parked up and found a space in their car park, it was chips galore for lunch! We ordered sandwiches as well as a couple of bowls of chips - little realising that sandwiches, from a fairly limited lunch menu, came with chips. Menu should be clearer, I think?

Went here a couple of days ago and had the steak which was perfectly cooked (unusual in my experience). Nice outside seating area for the sunny weather. The service was friendly and attentive. Good pint of London Pride.

We were in the area of Chineham Basingstoke moving some stuff into my daughter's first house. It was a glorious day and sat in the spacious outdoor areas. We have had food in this place before which has been excellent. This time just a thirst quenching pint. I was a little concerned with what I felt was a very sarcastic barman. We ordered six drinks and he continually corrected my future son in law as he was trying to remember the drinks order. Sorry to make this one negative comment in respect of this great pub.

Arrived for Sunday lunch wish I hadn't bothered. WHEN food finally arrived it wasn't the nicest I'd ever eaten. Potatoes were obviously frozen as were cold in the middle meat was dry and vegetables were ok. Run out of yorkshire puddings and weren't told this until it was queried. Run out of the popular puddings and when the bill arrived had to send it back as it was wrong. This is one place we won't be visiting for sunday lunch again. A lot of money for a small badly cooked meal.

Went last Sunday at 2pm for a friend's birthday, 17 people, booked two weeks in advance. It was embarrassing. The roast ran out during ordering, several people had to choose other meals because not only has they run out of the meats, they admitted to running out of veg! That was obvious when the meal finally arrived, as veg was pretty scarce! I had fish and what they described as chips... scraps more like... We were there for three hours, it took so long to get served. The manager avoided us even though we asked to see him... We got what amounted to less than the price of a drink off the bill... Terrible in every way, don't bother. Serving staff were nice, and as embarrassed as us! We had a great time despite the venue because of the company, and the fact we couldn't believe what we were experiencing.

Me and the husband decided last minute to take a walk down to the local for some dinner . Expectations of pub grub . Think we underestimated the chef ! We both had excellent meals ( calf’s liver and blade of beef ) so tasty so lovely . The waitress sorry didn’t get your name but you had lovely Pom Pom ratings you were lovely and friendly even if you don’t like liver :-) thank you will definitely be back !

Whilst the Sunday roast was flavoursome, the lack of quantity was apparent. I had the pork belly(very nice but very small) and with three very small roast potatoes. Left feeling hungry and at £14 I have to say disappointed . Highly recommend the Apple crumble however which is good value for money

As far as pubs go, this is not like a cramped, traditional pub. It is modern and has a great range of drinks, from cask ales to fine wine. The food is exceptional and the chefs even suggest wine pairings if you are willing to spend that little bit more. The service is very welcoming, and even on a cold, wet evening, there is undercover heated outdoor seating. There is no separate allergen menu, however, there is a range of dishes which are available. A modern pub, local to the business park a few hundred meters away so expect to be busy on a Friday.

Seven of us booked for Christmas Day Lunch. The menu choices were varied and we had all pre-booked our selections. We were welcomed by the staff who took drinks orders immediately. The ambience was good and we were served in good time. The food was excellent, exactly what we had ordered and there were with plenty of clean plates. The vegetarian option was particularly well liked. We were never hurried and felt that the staff looked after us extremely well. We all considered the lunch to be excellent value for money particularly at this time of year. We would like to come again and recommend the venue.

Most people would love to have a great local pub within walking distance and I’m fortunate to live less than 10 minutes away. Been going to the pub once or twice a month for the past year and it continues to maintain high standards. Great choice of beers and a good wine list. Food is excellent and all of the staff are friendly and helpful. In warm weather there are plenty of tables and chairs outside. There is a separate indoor restaurant area although food can also be served in bar area. Occasionally there are live music nights and also on occasions live sports on TV. Highly recommended pub!

The five course tasting menu evening was a huge success. The food cooked by chef James was of 5 star quality. The wine pairings were excellent.

Visited the Chineham Arms as a family to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. There was a wonderful choice of roasts on offer so the in laws had Pork, I had Beef .. hubby had a burger and our 5 year old had a chicken burger and fries. The roasts came with amazing Yorkshire puddings, extra gravy and lovely seasonal Vegetables. The service was excellent and I can't wait go again!

I live on the estate and haven’t been here for years, as previously found it overpriced and generally lacking. Went...

We come here regularly when walking the dog and always get a selection of their bar snacks. Can recommend the...

This is highly recommended for good quality food and presentation. The service is polite, punctual and the prices are at...

Primera vez que visito los brazos Chineham así nos quedamos agradablemente sorprendidos cuando pedimos carne asada y pescado y patatas fritas y fue todo delicioso. Nos gustó tanto que decidimos tener postre también. 17 GBP. 00 para dos campos fue una buena relación calidad-precio. El...

Reservamos una mesa en los brazos Chineham el último domingo para el almuerzo. Estábamos celebrando el cumpleaños de mi hija y ya hemos comido aquí antes y disfrutamos de la experiencia, que decidimos comer allí. Fue una decepción. Nuestra mesa estaba reservado para 1. 00...

I'm very lucky to live within a stones-throw of The Chineham Arms. I've visited both for drinks and food, and as a gin lover I'm spoiled with the choice of gins here!Lovely seating both inside and out- there's a decent sized beer garden if you've got little ones.The salt and pepper squid was some of the best I've ever had! I'm eager to keep on sampling the delights of the menu.

Arrived at 2pm. Was surprised a Sunday roast was £15 per head but at least thought it would be good for that price. How disappointed we were. The meal finally arrived at 2.50p.m. Veg were cold, roast were, as previously described in other reviews, poor, as was the cold Yorkshire pudding. The gravy was delicious but couldn't make up for the rest of the meal. I can only speak about their Sunday roast as It is the first time I have visited the pub. Oh and I did think the lime and lemonade a tad expensive at £3.60. We were refunded £7.50 per head when we complained.. shame because it was a lovely atmosphere generally.

Our food was excellent and had the best honey glazed ham poached egg and hand cut chips I have ever eaten!

Best ham egg and chips! Ever. I had the burger. Mrs had the ham, well as much as she could as I had most of that too! Cracking little place this. 10/10

My wife and I visited again last night for a meal, I went with Glazed Hampshire ham hock, House chips, free range duck egg, caramelised pineapple.Oh my was I in for a surprise, this has to be the best variant of Gammon, egg & chips I have ever had, so much so I am looking to emulate it.My Wife had the Special from the blackboard which was was Chicken Supreme with Truffle mash, wild mushrooms which having never tried truffle she was pleasantly surprise that this combination worked.Yet again Chineham Arms score a homerun. Thank you Mr Martin for these wonderful dishes & thank you Sophie for the great service you provided.

I visited this pub today with three friends, two of us ordered chicken salad at £13 a pop, the salad consisted of a handful of leaves, one tomato quartered, a couple of slices of cucumber chopped and a couple of slices of onion and half a breast of chicken. The salad leaves could be bought in nearby Tesco for £1 a bag and I wish they had have got them there, the leaves we had were past their best and were limp and yellowing.... a very miserable salad. I did rant at the waitress as we had paid up front and waited 40 minutes for it....she did offer us the money back for one of the salads, which made the salads £6.50 each, still expensive for what we got....Miserable tasteless meal, remind me not to go there again!!!!

Went with friends today after our Slimming group and just wanted a Chicken Salad, on the menu was a Mozzarella salad for £12 you can add Chicken for a further £3 - Wow we thought this is either a very expensive salad or a really great one. We didn't want the Mozzarella so after consultation with the waitress we were offered a 'really great' Chicken salad for £13. We waited for 40 minutes at which point if we hadn't already paid we would have given up and left. Eventually a plate arrived with half a bag of Rocket salad, half a tomato sliced 2 small wedges of cucumber, 2 rings of red onion and the smallest Chicken breast I have ever seen. Plus the salad leaves had not been checked as there were a few dead mottled leaves there too. Pretty appalling. Give them their due when we complained they refunded the price of one salad although both together couldn't have cost them more than £5, Not going there again, very very expensive for what you get

Came here on Friday, the first truly sunny evening of the year, and of course the pub was very busy. We had booked a table, which was good, as the restaurant was full I think including a large party of around 16. Drinks were fine, starters were tasty. Salt & pepper squid was lovely although quite a small portion. Chilli beef nachos were more plentiful and tasty. Then there was a really really long wait for our main courses......,which when they arrived were rather mixed. My burger was lovely although the french fries were over done. Fish was also over done (dark brown batter, I think in the fryer for too long) and chunky chips would have been better. Nice coleslaw though :-) Bit then from this point on, it all went really wrong, as no one ever came to our table again! We waited for around 30 mins with empty plates but no one took them away and in the end we decided not to have dessert, although we were originally planning to. We eventually went up to the bar to pay as it was the only way to get any attention, and spoke to the manager, who to her credit kindly knocked off our drinks tab as an apology. Hopefully this was a one off, but surely pubs realise they will be very busy on sunny Friday evenings and can plan their staffing accordingly?

Nice enough inside, staff friendly, seating and bar area good for a drink or watching sport.Food was average for the money, does not compare to other pubs in basingstoke at similar price point. Battered cod and chips, pretty bland, chips were the best part. Salmon, creamed leeks and fennel and caper salad, dry salmon, token amount of leeks and fennel.Sat in restaurant, nobody came after 20 mins so ended up ordering myself (big sign says table service). I dont mind ordering my own food but the sign said otherwise.

Great dog friendly pub with very friendly locals.Excellent food but little on the pricey side for pub grub.Good selection of wine and beers and very friendly staff.

We had some social plates to share as a family. Excellent food expertly cooked to perfection by Dan the chef. Great presentation, didn't have to wait long, great service.

Yet again the Chineham Arms have come to my rescue. It was a 40th birthday celebration and more family than expected accepted the invitation at the last minute. The original restuarant couldn't accomodate 18 people bu the Chineham Arms stepped in. We had a great meal at good value. My only comment would be that the booker had asked us to be out by 7.30pm to accomodate another table but we hadn't even ordered our desserts by then. However we were not rushed in anyway. Thank you so much to the team at the CA - again!

stopped off here on our way through and had lunch, it was delicious, bangers and mash was on point, dog friendly too

We have been kept waiting for an hour for the main meal (Sunday roast), and 30 mins for a single scoop of ice cream for the dessert! I wasn't impressed at all. We didn't even had the ice cream because at that stage, me and my kids just walked out. Especially when the people next to you who arrived later were being served first, and already having their desserts where as we're still waiting after 2 people already asked us what we ordered for dessert 30 mins ago!! So disgusting. I will not recommend this place to my family and friends. The price you pay (which is expensive for a roast by the way), is not worth for the services you'll get. Such a shame!

The pub is friendly and has some nice open fires, also nice in the summer as plenty of outside seating. I've eaten here a few times, the food is ok, some days better than others. The business park tends to use the pub quite a lot so drink prices compared with other pubs are on the higher side. They do have some good premium beers on tap though!

We called in to this charming pub whilst on holiday. It was excellent from the friendly staff to the delicious food. Our welcome was warm and friendly. The pub spotlessly clean and the food amazing. It was in fact faultless. Our puddings were so good. It saddened me to read a review of people moaning about people smoking out side in the garden YES outside. Well I do not smoke but as people have to go outside to smoke why do people complain I know it's not the most pleasant thing to smell but it's not their fault or the pubs and at least it's not inside anymore. It really does not bother me. Some people do not like dogs but some people do. I mean who wants a dog sat next to them and I have three dogs but would not expect people to welcome them unconditionally. But this pub was the most charming place I have visited for a very long time.

Good, hearty, pub sandwiches and decently priced. Dogs welcome in the bar area. Bigger meals available. Open fire makes it warm and cosy. Friendly staff. Toilets and fittings in there could do with some 'fixing'.

We visit here occasionally and everytime it is good. The food taste great, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. A good selection of drinks on offer. Also a great place to come on a Sunday afternoon and watch your favourite sport on the tv with a bowl of chips and a pint!

The spiced green lentil curry was the star if the evening.......thumbs up to James Cox kitchen manager for such a delightful dish xxxx

Been a year since I visited this place, last time was disappointing to say the least. This time no different, food was bloody awful, atmosphere was shocking! Will give it another year before I go again. Barton's Mill is about 3 miles from there, I'd suggest head that way!!

We popped into the pub for a beer and a quick meal early evening. The pub was very attractive inside and outside with lots of seating and a range of hand pulled beers. Service was good but the meals were only average. I had a burger which was tasty but it only came with a small number chips, so I was hungry afterwards. My wife had a steak pie with chips which was more wholesome but thought it had come out of the microwave and was not made in house. At £11 a head we thought it was far too expensive for what we got.

I have been here many times as it is my local but the first time my wife & i visited it was under different management however at the time we had a dog & this was one of the few dog friendly places in basingstoke, as soon as we arrived they somehow knew we had a dog and she came with a bowl of water as well as 2 free bags of treats for our Ryan.To say that was what made our first visit perfect was quickly outclassed. Now the food might be a bit pricey for a pub but it is well worth it we had triple fried chips & beer battered cod with peas & tartare sauce & slice of lemon WOW that was so nice it is one of the reasons we return.Aside from the food there is a nice selection of beer, ciders and wine.Their burgers are mouth watering as well.Personally in a year they have remained consistent even though they have had chef changes and management changes, well done I say for keeping it consistent throughout all these changes.Even the people who frequent here are decent, polite and span all age groups.Essentially this is all you could want from a local

Fancied a Sunday roast lunch with the family. Most places were full. Ended up here. Food was average. Some of the veg was cold. We're fairly sure the roast potatoes were cooked from frozen. Staff seemed uninterested. We had to find one to get the bill, then the waitress came over and just read out the amount rather than give us a bill. Not sure if that's normal or not but I wasn't actually sure what we were paying for as a result. Have had drinks at this pub many times. Won't be returning for food any time soon.

It may not be the cheapest place to drink compared to town, but I can walk so save spending £20 on taxis. Friendly staff, good atmosphere, nice locals and nice outside seating. Bar staff are always great, I'll mention Tom as he is good fun and can give friendly banter while staying professional. Marlon and the team are doing a good job.

This is my local and so i'm aware it's not the cheapest but the meals i've had before have all been great and it's within easy walking distance. We visited today for a Sunday roast which i've not had here before. The table was booked for 1pm and the place was pretty empty. There was only one other table of diners. The Sunday roast price is cheaper than advertised on their website and actually costs £12.95 not £14. I had beef. All looked superb but the deliciously pink beef was a little chewy and I had to cut lots of fat off. Most of the veg was really tasty but the roast potatoes tasted heated up rather than freshly roasted . Staff were courteous as oppose friendly and noone came out to check we were happy with our meal or ask us afterwards when they cleared the plates away. This is a really nice pub and I will visit again for drinks and other food off the menu. However, staff could definitely be friendlier and I wouldn't order a roast dinner again. I think this is a shame as there is lots of potential but I guess the place needs someone who is willing to make the effort to make the difference that is needed.

When the pub was built it was a great boost for us locals as somewhere to have a nice pint and a meal but, over the years with the development of the business park, the family friendly atmosphere has been lost and the prices have been hiked to maximise profits from the corporate credit card holders. I still pop in every now and then but it is not very good value for money (maybe Fullers should investigate how a London Pride costs £4+?) and sometimes the menu is very limited depending on which staff bother to turn up.

This pub has a great garden, some of it covered, and beautiful outside lighting and planting. Food is ok but not great. I had a burger which was very rubbery and my daughter had calamari which were nice but came as a very small portion for the price. Lovely place to sit outside for a drink on a sunny evening.

Great food and atmosphere, would be nice to pop to the local more often. But it's quite expensive and is more of a treat than a regular occurrence.

We had lunch here on bank holiday and were really impressed. Service was friendly and the food came quickly and was a good standard. It is maybe a touch pricey but it is the only pub in the area. Good job it is a nice one!

Meals were OK, but expensive for what they were. They had run out of pasta for a child meal! Salmon 'special' did not come with anything apart from some green beans, when I queried this they supplied a dish of potato salad - not quite what was expected! The fish and chips were good, although the chips had seen better days! Nice gardens and covered outside seating area.