Cork & Bean in Test Valley

Our regular start to the weekend.

Posh pizza was supposed to have blue cheese...it came smothered in too much cheddar....very soggy and saturated with grease from the cheese. The taste of the cheese completely swamped everything else. My husband had a pizza with pepperoni but also had far too much cheddar cheese on it. We only ate half of our pizzas.

Absolutely love this place! Great food, friendly service, and the atmosphere is genuinely amazing. You can sense that they put an incredible amount of effort into trying to make people feel as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

An incredible place - the best cheese scones since cheese scones were invented, and a host of other tasty things to have with a good coffee! Customer service goes beyond great… if you sit outside in the cold there are infra red heaters, hot water bottles and blankets to keep you toasty. Inside is great too. Even the toilet has piped tropical birdsong and a nice aroma. How’s that for attention to detail? I enjoyed a long and enthusiastic conversation with the chef/owner about his exciting plans to trial Sunday roasts. A richly deserving recipient of my “Go there at once” award :-)

The staff looked after us brilliantly, nothing was too much trouble, even for our dog. The food was great too.

Wonderful brunch. Delicious food and extremely friendly staff. Great atmosphere.

The wonderful, amazing coffee!!! Wery cind servise.

We went there thanks to good reviews, and have to say they are truly deserved. Food was amazing, prices reasonable. Place worth the visit.

The food was pleasant we have pizza only because that's all there was the other menus were only for lunches and breakfast. The service was very pleasant but they ran out of four separate things for one of our guests who every time they order something we then got told later oh that's not available always run out or not in stock. Rather than list what wasn't available they listed things that apparently were and then we were told they don't, It almost became a game of what do you have? The staff are very pleasant and facilitated us with the bill being split although it was done manually not electronically. And indeed this presented no problems when came to payment, music was fairly loud and completely repetitive it was the same track over and over however I probably would go back though it wouldn't be on my list of must go places

Fabulous little upmarket cafe. Super food, great service with a brilliant atmosphere. P.S: Best toilet ever 😎

Fun decor, trendy feel to the place. Staff were accommodating. Food was tasty and fresh. The menu was pretty limited and was on the pricier side. It was a good experience and would recommend the place.

Fast becoming a favourite place to be. Quality!

The food is great and is only bettered by the excellent service we receive every time we go there. Highly recommended.

If you're in Romsey, be sure to come here. The staff are as lovely as the coffee. Thank you from that Devonshire lot.

Super service and food. A great place to relax.

We had a delicious meal of pizzas + salad, all beautifully presented and served with a smile. The pizzas we chose had slightly unusual toppings, but were all the better for that and the pizza dough base was perfec

Great place for a brunch ,lunch, or just a coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating. Even supply blanket and hot water bottle.out side in the winter or cold days. Pay parking close by. Great service highly recommended.

Love this restaurant with its quirky decor, attentive staff and excellent food and have been back several times with various friends. Would have given 5 stars if the music hadn't been so loud during last visit. I had to ask the waiter to turn it down so we could hear what he was saying about the specials. He seemed surprised when we said we had come for a meal to talk and have a catch up. He was quite good natured about turning it down. Will be back soon!

Whenever we visit Romsey we always have lunch here and it’s always delicious. We had the flatbreads and they were lovely. Love to sit under the canopy it has such a nice atmosphere. Here’s to the next time.

We have only moved to Romsey a few weeks ago but have been here 3 times, staff are excellent and very attentive , the breakfast is delicious and a good portion size, coffee is lovely, we took a homemade cheese scone home on our last visit and it was superb. Can’t wait to return and have recommend to friends.

Well it’s just the best place to be , I love it , ❤️

The service was amazing and staff were so friendly and funny. The food was also stunning. It is a little expensive but honestly the price is worth it when the quality of the food is so good and the service is lovely.

Lovely funny Staff and great food.

Amazing food and service! Came for my mums birthday and the staff bought out a candle and slice of cake - which was delicious. Sat outside and it was a little bit chilly - they gave us a hot water bottle and blankets. Shoutout to the two Tom’s!

The atmosphere food and service are quite something to behold. Such a simple location made very special by the staff and owners. Will go there again should i find myself in Romsey.

Popped in for breakfast. I would recommend

Food was good but like a lot of venues very noisy.

Spur on the moment decision to go to Romsey - and ended up here for lunch. Delicious food, lovely atmosphere a really good glass of wine and Lucy, our server, was excellent. Will happily return.

Great little place. Good atmosphere

Treated my friend to a birthday lunch here. Great place with good food & service.

Love it here. Everything about it is, is fabulous 😍

Visited on recommendation of someone and liking the look of the place when walking past before. Sadly was disappointed with the visit. The menu online is a bit misleading as doesn't fully match the actual menu on offer. What we felt was disappointing was the value of the food. I had a quiche and husband had macaroni cheese, both for £15.75 each. For this relatively high cost for lunch we had expectations that weren't met. The macaroni cheese was barely more than starter/side dish size with ok bread, didn't feel great value for the cost. Same for the quiche, I'm not sure what made this almost £16. With a scone for my mum and 3 soft drinks it was almost £50 for lunch for 3. I did mention the disappointment with size of dish when asked by the server at the end but just got an uninterested 'I'll let them know'. I don't mind paying higher prices when it feels worth it but this unfortunately didn't.

Amazing food and wine and fantastic services. Thank you

Great staff, excellent service, lovely atmosphere and the best coffee! We have eaten a few times here and have always enjoyed the food. Staff always take the time to chat and get to know the customers. Lovely family run coffee shop

Lovely place staff very welcoming and kind Tom looked after us really well 🤗

Absolutely amazing food, amazing ambiance, amazing service - in particular Tom was very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be coming back.

This is the best place I’ve been in this country This place is faultless,food not just amazing but top quality,the atmosphere is an absolute pleasure,the staff is not just friendly but make you feel very welcome , this place is outstanding and can’t wait to comeback

Great place for a drink. Staff are really warm and welcoming. Prices are good.

Wonderful service and atmosphere

Very busy when we arrived but we were able to get a table and we were attended to quickly. The meals were excellent, almost too large, and the coffee was very good. Service was quick considering how busy it was.

Came back to C&B for a networking event on a Friday night. It was a great turnout and everyone said it was because of the choice of venue in Romsey! The service was so prompt and efficient, and the wine and nibbles we had were just delicious! Thank you everyone at C&B 👍🏻

Lovely food, and really exceptional and personal service.

Although my friends and I happened to come in at a very busy time (Saturday morning), staff were doing their absolute best to serve us our food and drinks as soon as possible. Everyone is lovely.

First visit today and this is now our favourite in Romsey! Great staff and amazing Gluten Free options, don't be put off that they don't list them on their menu. Food was lovely and will 100% be going back to this little gem.

Sunday 28/01/24 booked a table for 5 for Breakfast today. First time visit for us all and it won't be the last. Gorgeous food and lovely atmosphere. Excellent service all round by everyone, many thanks from all of us👌 - we'll be back 👍.

Lovely staff here, but the food was very poor and the service took ages, apparently some of our order "didn't print". Food was mostly lukewarm/cold when it arrived.

Highly recommended. Service is amazing very very friendly staff. Their coffee the best. 5 stars all round

Excellent place. Nice food. Great service. Can't fault it.

We frequent the Cork & Bean very often and love the food/atmosphere. It's fantastic that we have this little gem in Romsey. The hospitality industry is in tough times at the moment and we need to continue to support the independents. Simon and David: keep up the great work.

Sadly the food is over priced and badly cooked. This restaurant used to be good but unfortunately the standard has slipped drastically, we will not return.

Ate at 5pm on Saturday and it was amazing. Booked table lunchtime. Welcomed by name on arrival. Lovely warm place and we sat on the sofas. Food smelled heavenly and tasted even better. Smokey pizzas 🍕 with soft drinks. Served so hot🔥, fresh ingredients and tasted amazing. Elderflower bubbly drinks with ice. So clean and the staff respected that we were in full natter mode with little disturbance. None of the keep coming back asking how things are. Even the other diners were busily chatting but we were not aware or could tell you anything about them. We will be back for the whole starter, main and pudd but we needed a light meal to fit with our evening plans. Will definitely be going back. Some people were sat at the outside tables and they were clearly staying a while.

Visited with my sister and her boyfriend for coffee and scones. Lovely coffee and great raspberry scones served warm. Great service too by one of the owners who explained the bill and other things they do in the evening - pizza nights etc. We had a little chat about Romsey too. Enjoyed being served by the good looking young man in there who had banter ;-) Will be returning soon.

I visit here regularly with friends and family and realised I have been remiss in never posting a review on this wonderful place! Whether it's a visit for a quick coffee, brunch, lunch or an evening meal platter (highly recommended!) I always thoroughly enjoy the delicious locally sourced food and the fantastic owners and staff who are always friendly and chatty. A good selection of items are on the menu and a specials board with interesting and tasty meals. Thank you David and Simon and team for making Cork and Bean such a great place to visit. (the lime and soda here is the best I've had!)

Very friendly service Excellent food Highly recommended

Lovely café with breakfast and lunch menus. Selection of wines. Terrace outside. Lovely toilet ;-)

Brilliant food with gluten free options, incredibly friendly and professional service and we were even given hot water bottles so we could sit outside. Highly recommend.

What a lovely friendly cafe. First trip and we took our 3yr old granddaughter. Baby chino, coffees and a tasty slate tray of pastries with jam. Cafe is beautifully decorated and furnished and our granddaughter loved the singing birds in the toilet!😂. Very good service . Highly recommend.

This place was recommended to me by a friend who can be pretty critical at times food wise, therefore a recommendation from him is to be taken seriously. He was spot on, a really wonderful lunch, superb food and extremely friendly and attentive service.

Food was amazing. Service was great and you have to see the toilet!! (Blond Tom, our waiter was very entertaining)

Fantastic staff (who go above and beyond) Great food Lovely place to relax and enjoy Would highly recommend a visit More than 5 stars 🌟

The food was really tasty! Perfect size portions and the staff were all warm and welcoming. The atmosphere is fun, with bright colours and bold patterns. The staff were accommodating and we had a wonderful breakfast.

Just had an amazing lunch at the Cork & Bean In Romsey super food excellent New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc & all staff so friendly. Well done to all of you including the ladies preparing the food.

We were travelling to our holiday apartment and met our friends en route at Romsey. We stopped at Cork and Bean for morning coffee and we were so pleased we did. All the staff that served us were friendly, attentive and fun. The cheese scones were delicious and there were a lovely choice of pastries, cakes and scones. Beautiful decor made it a lovely place to be with a great atmosphere. Thank you- what a gem in Romsey.

Thank you for a wonderful evening at the cork and bean. Our daughter and her Fiancé booked a private party for family and friends to celebrate their Engagement with them. The staff were exceptionally friendly and gave great service all evening. The food was local produce, beautifully presented, high quality and delicious. The decor and ambiance was just perfect. Sheer Class! An independent gem for Romsey Town Centre! Make sure you go along and support this local independent business 10/10

Really nice place, friendly staff. In terms of the food it's quality over quantity, not your average greasy spoon pile of slob. Would recommend and go again.

What a lovely way to spend a wet Wednesday afternoon in Romsey. Had tea and a truly memorable cheese scone. This is a great place with fantastic customer service. We have never been so charmingly asked to move on when it came to closing time (4pm)

Great food and fantastic service .will definitely be back for lunch next time and dog friendly......

A great and accidental find! Coffee was delicious, cake was fresh and also delicious. Wonderful friendly staff. Will come back to Romney just to come back here! Not the cheapest but worth every penny!

I took my elderly Mum here for lunch and had a wonderful time.. Nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Mum has poor mobility and the staff were so kind and thoughtful towards her. Food was great and service was fantastic. Definitely come again. Thank you for making us feel really valued! 🥰

Not often you come across such an amazing hidden gem. Thank you Simon and David for making us feel so welcome over lunch. Great food, music and customer service. Will 💯 be back sooner than you think!! Claire & Heidi

Friendly and welcoming, fitted in despite closing for a private event. Coffee and tea very good. Really loved the service and friendliness of the staff. Also nice to sit outside.

What a delightful lunch spot. We were charmed by the staff and thoroughly enjoyed the food (a wonderful light cheese scone with cream cheese and onion marmalade - a great twist on a traditional dish). The service was so friendly and professional and the prices very reasonable. Don't miss the destination loo!

I have to say what a lovely friendly place to have breakfast 😋 It was amazing me and my wife and our little dog enjoyed it and we will be visiting again, Nice to have tea and get a top up of hot water without charge they do put service charge on bill but pointed this out before we paid and said if would like it removed happy to do so....All staff had friendly and smile on there faces why working 😊

Good food and service but watch out for the 12.5% service charge they add to the bill as standard, say it can be removed but rather decide on a tip not have one imposed

Amazing atmosphere. Staff so helpful. Definitely be coming back. You’d be daft not to visit

Customer Care still exists!!! .. had the best breakfast .. leading to the best boozy lunch time .. and I still don't want to go home!! Been made to feel so welcome JUST WHAT ROMSEY NEEDED Thank you all at the Cork and Bean and definitely will see you again xx

Always the best service from amazing staff and owners, they really do think of everything x

The staff here are always fantastic! They go out of their way to ensure you have a great experience every time, with food that is equally great. Tom was a good laugh!

Unique and very friendly atmosphere and staff…food excellent as was banter…thank you.

1st time here and I will be coming back. Really nice atmosphere, good level and type of background music. Service very attentive, helpful and good humoured which added to the nice lunch experience

Great food, great service, great atmosphere.

Great music, great service and great food. Well worth a call-in to this off the main path gem in Romsey. Attentive and warm service from knowledgeable team - will definitely be returning to sample more in the future! Big thanks

This was a surprise day out with friends all around the town & then to eat We knew about this venue that we had eaten in before & was so pleased with it had to share the experience The venue is so tastefully decorated even the toilets are amazing The food was so delicious recommend the quiche with salad and sauté potatoes how unusual to be offered sauté it was so delicious One of the best menus on offer around the gin and tonic drink I ordered to drink was just the icing on the cake. It came with berries ice lots of ice absolutely amazing The service was excellent gave us the best attention we could have wanted we will be back After sharing the photos of the venue to my friends they want us to bring them here to Well done management

Excellent dog friendly place for a bite to eat or just a drink. Lovely variety of food and cakes! Dogs are allowed inside and out and there is even a doggy menu! We will be back!

This is the best place in Romsey hands down. We’ve also hired the venue for a 50th and it was very well done indeed, awesome evening had by all.

Lovely food, all very clean. Only thing that let our experience down was the (think manager) being rude to their staff loud enough for us to hear

Great atmosphere and a great Vodka and Tonic. 😋

A great place to come with amazing staff. Jack is particularly attentive. Come and try this nugget in Romsey

Welcoming, chilled, ideal for breakfast, afternoon tea, or early evening cocktails. Certainly a place to hang and experience happiness - white rioja well worth an outing.

Fantastic service , great food , brilliant hosts . Really recommend

Went into the cork and bean with my family and had a slice of their Oreo cake, I was quater of the way through eating it (it was quite dry) and then noticed spots of green mould on the bottom of it so it had clearly been out for a while. It got taken off the bill luckily however the waiter then proceeded to still offer that same Oreo cake to other customers after this when it was clearly mouldy and out of date - luckily they went for the lemon cake but who knows if that was mouldy too !

Food is ok, but atmosphere is lovely, great place for hanging out

Visiting my daughter who lives in the area, I stumbled upon this little gem, where the staff, food and decor are simply fabulous, three times now I’ve had the excellent breakfast, always beautifully presented, always served with a smile, thank you

Super tasty lunch of quiche and salad, and coffee and Danish pastries next day. Fully recommend.

Excellent food, been here a couple of times and loved it. My only gripe would be the staff say lovely too much, but that’s very minor. Great drink and food selection.

Absolutely love this place.my favourite place to be at lunch times. Staff are very welcoming and so accommodating. I feel this is a safe place and the food is amazing. I was a little skeptical at first as I hadn't been to any places in...

One of the best cream teas I have had in a long time! The fruit scone was lovely - crisp on the top, soft in the middle and somehow managing to avoid that cloying sensation you sometimes get with scones. Staff were friendly but I'm not sure the piped music did much to enhance the overall experience.

Very nice and unique atmosphere in the heart of Romsey. The see-through small kitchen looked clean and food came out very we presented. Staff are friendly esp Tom who is extremely cheerful and welcoming.

We absolutely love it here! The decor is amazing! The staff are super friendly and very attentive. The food is absolutely fantastic. If I could give 6 stars I would do.

Amazing service brilliant food.Would come again enjoyed our drinks and lunch.Staff were very friendly and helpful.Overall amazing!