Hinton Arms in Winchester

Exceptional value food served by excellent staff. The choice of dishes is astronomical. We have been to so called posh nosh places and only had the choice of 6 or 7 mains. Go to Hinton Arms and you get a choice 8 or 9 then a specials board with another 6 or 7 mains......Fantastic as usual.

Been many times but this time very disappointed food not as nice as before , seems to have changed since landlord no longer there .

Booked a table in advance. Had to wait to be seated but that was no problem, by the time we had ordered a drink at the bar our table was ready. We were showed to our table but it was not laid and there were no menus. My partner had to find some menus. Neither was the specials board shown to us but I spotted it while at the bar. However other customers subsequently had the board brought to their table. We waited a while and thought that perhaps we had to order at the bar so approached the bar and was interjected by one of the waiters who said they would come to our table to take our order. Our food arrived I chose the haddock, mozzarella and spring onion fish cakes with chips and salad. The salad was lovely and that’s where it stopped. Sadly both the fish cake and chips were of poor quality, mass produced frozen Brake’s economy at best. I would have preferred one good quality homemade style fishcake rather than two which were dry and also overcooked. The chips… in the past the chips from Hampton Arms were to die for, triple cooked, crispy, fluffy and excellent quality, again you didn’t get many but you didn’t need quantity when you have quality! These again were mass produced frozen economy style chips; dry and tasteless. I would say to be objective that my partners roast and child’s chicken nuggets were both enjoyed and appeared to be good quality. That said my partner suspected the lamb was a sliced cook in the bag style but it didn’t stop him enjoying it. Service doesn’t appear to be what it used to either, with no one checking in on us part way through our meal. Disappointing experience and sadly we probably won’t return 😔

Disappointing all round, waited over an hour to get our food, which was far from wonderful for various reasons. Won't be going back there in a hurry. Serving staff very polite. Irish coffee served up in a cup and saucer.

What a treat! My friends & I stopped here on the off chance that we might be able to grab some lunch. We were shown to a table and looked through the menu and the specials board. The staff couldn’t do enough to help us make a meal choice. As we are pescatarians, they thoughtfully put together a delicious prawn and salmon salad as a main meal. Huge THANKS to the amazing chef for doing this. It was yummy. We will come again!

Heard so many good reviews from family and friends that we decided to book a table for my Nephews 20th birthday but we was all thoroughly disappointed. Me and my wife arrived before the rest of the party so asked for the table under the name it was booked at exactly 2:30pm the time of booking of our table. At first there was no table and then a few moments later we was told our table and that other guests was sat there so we had to ask to them to move as they was aware of a 2:30 booking until the member of the bar staff then proceeded to ask a waitress to remove the guests from our pre booked table (very bizarre in itself but ignored as can understand it was busy being the weekend) . Tried queuing to order drinks after being stood awhile to be told we could order at our table ( again ignored as they indeed did seem busy but no direction given as lots of other people was queuing for drinks also although they had a table ? ) Was then told by bar staff just as we was about to go sit down as a family that no more food orders for the moment as the kitchen is too busy ? Again ,pre-booked table and being told this before we even sat down as a family for a special occasion was not acceptable as if not enough capacity you should not be allowed to book and we wouldn’t travel 40 minutes outside of our area and would have just stayed local. Made our way back to the table but it was for 6 people and not the 7 people it was booked for. Would have assumed whilst we was at the bar common sense would have kicked in and someone would put an extra chair out but my wife had to go and get a chair for me. Drinks order came quickly to our table although zero Guinness was ordered by one of our party as driving and the waitress couldn’t even confirm if it was alcohol free she had to leave and come back to tell us - dangerous. We ordered one starter and 6 mains considerably quickly at our table and was told the member of our party was lucky that they got the last ribs. In this time we moved into the main garden with permission as it was a considerably hot day with no issues from staff. Over an hour later our party member was told no ribs so they had to re-order. Then when the food did arrive the starter was forgotten and we had to go and get our own cutlery 😂. Was told no drinks could be ordered to our table in the main garden , fine but very odd when other people we saw getting served in the main garden. I usually never complain I’m very laid back and I can understand how stressful it can be as I previously worked within a kitchen and front of house so I’m incredibly forgiving but god, I wish we went elsewhere . Let down is an understatement after we were sold this place on great reviews . Food -excellent . Staff - not welcoming, not thinking before they speak ( if they do) , no direction and appears to be a great lack in communication. Just more disappointed for my nephew as like I said , 20th birthday celebrations it was booked for.

Had a very good Sunday roast, albeit the carrots were a bit anemic in appearance - but still tasted good as did the fresh garden peas. The beef topside was plentiful and tender and the roast potatoes were excellent. The roasts run alongside the full menu, and we can recommend the fish pie. A good range of puds were also available - the chocolate gateau was rich but very nice. As to the setting, the hanging baskets and flower tubs are stupendous, without equal, which makes for a very pleasant environment for the outside seated area immediately next to the pub . Add in a very efficient and friendly service, then it all adds up to a very pleasant dining experience. We will be back….

The steak and kidney pie is truly amazing. The best I have ever eaten The pear and almond bakewell . What can I say. Been to Goodwood and stayed local. Had a ride out . Fell upon this place. Brilliant

Had lunch with a friend who lives locally. The outside of the pub is stunning, the flowers and hanging baskets are simply fabulous. It is such a wonderful first impression. Inside is cosy and welcoming. We ordered 2 cottage pies and 1 steak and kidney. My Husband said without doubt it was the best steak and kidney pie he had ever eaten!! It was huge but he managed to devour the lot! My friend and I struggled to finish the cottage pie, it was a very generous portion and delicious, served with lovely fresh vegetables. My friend took the rest home for dinner the next day. The service was friendly and courteous. We will definitely return when visiting again and already looking forward to it!

After coming from Queen Alexandra Hospital, we booked the Hinton as a stop off. Well we should have kept driving.! Starters were okay. Main meals, my husbands was okay but mine ( roast lamb ) was utterly disgusting. Meat was definitely not nice, it was stringy and tough as old leather. Yorkshire stone cold. Carrots and roast potatoes were tasteless, cauliflower cheese was okay as were the peas. All in all I spat the horrible meat out and walked out of the pub, left my husband to complain and pay the bill. He didn’t complain and paid the bill to get out as fast as possible. I’ve been sick with an upset tummy all night. Had I been thinking clearly I’d have complained my self, but I’d not long received the worst news possible about my brother and could not think straight. I would never ever go back even if they changed the chef, the landlady is very miserable couldn’t even crack a smile. However the staff are very nice.

The fish pie we both had was more than excellent, delicious. Our granddaughter chose the chicken dippers which were home made. Excellent value and such a friendly atmosphere. Also the outside gardens and grounds are covered in hanging baskets and planters, so colourful and unique to this pub. Well done Roger.

This is our new favourite pub. Efficient and friendly service, nice portions, good quality food. We had the steak and kidney pie, 2 fish and chips and some kids meals and all were spot on! Nice beer garden as well - where you can sit in the sun and watch wild rabbits bounding about in the meadow behind

A lovely little stop off for dinner where the waitresses were great fun. I was struggling what to have as the menu is packed full of choice, so the waitress offered to choose for me……’dinner roulette’ 😂 A great choice of BBQ 🔥 Spare Ribs, packed with BBQ sauce, amazing chips and side salad 🤤 The picture I took does not really do it justice!! I highly recommend this pit stop - 10 out of 10!! We will be stopping here again in the future. Thanks girls, great job! 👏🏻 xxx

This is a very friendly old English pub serving great food at a reasonable price. The portions were very generous and the service excellent. Dogs are welcome.

Very negative review. Shocking older staff members towards the younger staff who seem to be around 15-16 (still in school) they seem to have no sense of appreciation and a huge lack of manners. They treat the younger staff like absolute dogs. I don’t recommend visiting as they have a poor attitude and respect for one another. Also not to add a screaming woman constantly shouting at staff for small mistakes in a way no person should. I do not recommend to anyone and by the looks of things should be taken over by someone who has respect for themself and their staff.

Such a lovely cozy pub. We had 4 roasts and two fish and chips for the kids. The food was delicious and you got plenty! The staff were very attentive and I would highly recommend.

Went for Sunday lunch and it was amazing. Staff very attentive and must mention the kitchen staff who worked very hard to keep food constantly coming out. Highly recommended will be returning

Having looked at venues (for an evening meal with friends) in a 10mile radius the conclusion was that the Hinton Arms was the only place to cater for all our different food requirements. As usual they didn't disappoint. Staff were very friendly and helpful especially as we wanted a quiet corner. Food was excellent Service was perfect and we went home well pleased.

Wonderful lunch once again thank you always lovely and wonderful food and staff . Great for our anniversary lunch . Be back soon

Enjoyed a fab lunch here today. Great selection of everything you could want on the menu! Husband chose a fabulous liver & bacon, served with veg., which he loved. The Hinton Ale was also a hit with my husband! I chose the vegetarian lasagne, served with salad and scrummy chips. The lasagne was fab too. No dinner to cook tonight at home. Lovely pub, lovely staff. We have eaten here previously and will definitely be returning. Well done to the chef and staff.

We called in here after attending the Hinton Ampner Christmas Display, and wanted to avoid the (dire!) National Trust cafe. The staff were very welcoming to us and our dog, and the service was brisk and professional. The food, however was a bit underwhelming. We had fishcakes which were tasty but small, and looked factory made. These came with a small salad (more of a garnish) and a generous amount of chips. The vegetable lasagne was mushy, with no discernible layers of pasta and sauce. It was served in individual bowls and was more of a cheese-topped stew. Looking at other reviews, it seems like this pub does really good roasts and pies, so that may be a better choice for some. Overall, it wasn't terrible, but wasn't good either, and the nice chips didn't make up for the shortcomings in quality and portion size.

Truly a large steak & kidney pie - tasty and succulent tender huge chunks of beef. We were not disappointed with the steak and kidney pie. Served with individual portions of veg: carrots, sprouts and broccoli then another individual dish arrived - of new potatoes. We shared a pudding - Berry Eton Mess also tasty with right balance of the sharpness of the berries and the ice cream, meringue and cream.

My steak & kidney pie was BIG, as the menu stated! Excellent quality, too, with more kidney content than I've enjoyed in years. And the price was very reasonable. Another's fishcakes were also reported as excellent. A guest's steak Wellington was pronounced excellent, although a little expensive. But my whitebait starter was rather a meagre offering, while tasty enough, and others' starters looked similarly small. One companion's main dish of "fish of the day" was also small, of starter proportions. Sweets, generally, were reported as good and ample. But the cheese & biscuits (not ordered) seemed very pricey at £11? Overall quality and pricing was very acceptable, but one seems to need to know which dishes to order!

Terrible Sunday roast. The beef was mega over cooked. The rest was average. they struggled to find any forks. !!!!.my partners diet coke came no ice/lemon/straw and it was flat.

We sadly visited a totally different Hinton Arms to the one we normally visit and are very happy with. Food was poor, three of us had roast beef which was badly over cooked and as tough as old boots, Yorkshire puddings were just a soggy mush. One of had fish and chips which was ok though. I had stem ginger pudding which was good but with a very meagre portion of custard. Eaton mess was just a bunch of ingredients dumped in a glass with not very nice cream. Service was poor. The pub was extremely busy and the waiting staff were struggling to cope. We did complain but waiting staff not interested. We would not go back again on a Sunday!

Had lunch with family. I had one of the specials, which was lamb shank, which was beautifully made, with plenty of sauce and a very generous serving of very tasty and high quality new potatoes. My mother had the burger, which she said was a good size, as well as coming with a generous sides of onion rings and coleslaw. She also said the chips were cooked to perfection. Very good value for the generous portions and excellent quality of food served. Waitress was extremely helpful and attentive and made the visit a very pleasant experience. Lovely seating area with huge garden and lovely views over a field and a play area for children. Also a beautiful selection of hanging baskets all around the outdoor seating.

Like to start with one of my favourite restaurants to go to BUT Very busy restaurant Longgggg wait to order , had to ask for special board ! Then had to ask to order . Staff not working as team The food over done yes burnt... Pastry and starters The staff member I told said "Oh was it " but didn't take it any further The food is normally very good But wouldn't go back on a Sunday

Friendly staff, food tasty and plentiful. Fabulous garden and hanging baskets! Stopped enroute to Portsmouth for ferry to France. Would reccomend.

Fabulous Sunday lunch. Shame we couldnt sit outside due to the weather but had an enjoyable few hours at the Hinton Arms

We travelled for almost an hour to visit as friends had recommended the pub and we weren't disappointed. Very friendly staff, quick service, excellent pub food and a lovely and relaxed rural atmosphere. We'll definitely be back - and someone has done a lot of...

Just stopped off for a Roast dinner after a long journey home! The Hinton Arms looked a lovely floral country pub choice, however… I chose the top menu choices of Plaice in a cream sauce and my wife went for her craved Sunday Roast unfortunately...

Four of us called into the Hinton Arms for dinner yesterday evening. As usual the food was truly excellent with a very extensive menu and specials board providing us with a very wide range of options. And the portion size makes the meals excellent value...

It doesn’t get any better than this. Went for a midweek lunch and we were amazed t the range of food and the ample portions. The menu is vast and extremely varied and to add there is a special,s board with many other choices. Liver...

Took my father for Sunday Lunch and it was just perfect. We sat indoors as we prefer that, but there was a huge outside marquee to sit in if your choose to. The food was excellent, roast beef and roast lamb both tender and generous...

Really nice pub. Food is excellent great value for money. Lovely gardens with outside marquee. Would highly recommend this place.

We ordered king scallops and ribs, I ate one stringy rubbery and strange tasting scallop and sent them back as they were not fresh, the ribs which were £22 were low quality you’d expect from Asda. I’ve since been so sick that my partner called...

Great country pub which is set in spacious grounds. Lots of car parking and very accommodating for large groups. Decor is traditional English pub. We had pre booked our meal and it was ready 15 mins after we arrived. Very large portions and the roast...

Went here for lunch today for my Dad's 90th birthday. Amazing food, big portions, gluten free options which was great for me. Couldn't fit in a pud unfortunately, maybe another time. Was very busy! Lovely atmosphere, cosy pub, friendly and polite staff. Highly recommend.

I met with friends for lunch. Had we known how large the portions would be we would have ordered starters only. The whole menu was far too big, quite apart from a specials board. How can it be possible to produce so many options on...

Always better than just good. Good range of food well cooked and presented. One of my favourite eateries in the south of England. I travel an hour plus to get there. Near to Hinton Ampner house (NT) make a day of it.Alwauy

Organised a post walk lunch for 15. The pre meal communication was excellent and the pre ordering made such a difference. The team dealt effortlessly with our large group, food was excellent and portions very generous. Highly recommend!

This pub/restaurant is a great find although it is worth noting that it is busy and reserving a table would be sensible. Extremely attentive and friendly service. The beers were served at a pleasant temperature. Food was excellent, served fresh and piping hot - the...

After a visit to Hinton Ampner (NT) we booked for lunch at the Hinton Arms after reading several reviews - they are not wrong - the staff, quality & quantity of food was very good, the building and toilets were very clean and we were...

This has been our favourite pub for food for about 3 years now. We hadn’t been since the first lock down until last weekend. I read about their Covid Safety measures and was impressed as I am clinically vulnerable. We heard about their roasts when we were there last Saturday and booked a table for today. Firstly the food is extremely good; the gravy tastes like mother used to make gravy; everything is plentiful but quantity does not come at a cost to quality! It’s superb. Last week I had cottage pie with cheesy mash - it’s very good and today I chose roast pork. There were 7 slices and it came with 3 large roast potatoes - proper ones not frozen! And 4 veg plus a very light Yorkshire pudding. Everything is really hot, even the plates so your food is not cold after the first 6 forkfuls. Every member of staff wears a mask all the time and there is a bottle of sanitiser on every table. I felt really safe there. Why did I decide to write a review today? Because there was one more mature lady behind the bar and the waiters and waitresses were youngsters - they were exceedingly busy because it’s a lovely day and lots of people turned up unexpectedly for a meal on the outside seating. On top of that they had problems with some equipment in the kitchen. Those youngsters carried on like real pros! They were smiling, polite and at no point ‘lost it’. And then when we asked for our bill we received an apology for any delay we suffered and asked if everything had been ok. People are always moaning about young people but hats off to them today - they deserve a shout out! We shall be returning in the near future!

Arrived without booking on a Sunday, made to feel very welcome, despite being outside on patio had table service for drinks as well as food. Has large inside eating area, garden & marquee outside, table service supposed to be only for inside but extended to patio. Dog friendly water bowls provided & doggie ice cram for dogs. Food was delicious, portions enormous, saw fish & chips & the roasts being served in a way glad hadn't ordered them as soo huge but looked very good. The meal was so good felt guilty that I couldn't eat it all. Lots of vegetarian options for a change I was spoilt for choice. Definately go back to try other vegetarian options.

Had a absolutely gorgeous meal the fish pie.was out standing and the cannelloni (vegetarian) was lovely can flaut the service thank you hinton arms for a lovely evening

Have been meaning to visit the Hinton Arms for some time. Mid week and we were passing so decided to stop for lunch. It was very busy probably because there is a popular National Trust property nearby. We were seated quickly and our drinks order was taken. Our food order was taken within about ten minutes and although we waited about 30 minutes for our meal to arrive, in the circumstances we considered this to be an acceptable amount of time. The staff were courteous and attentive. The food was excellent and the portion sizes generous. Review based on our visit during a busy day in September.

Went here for lunch with a group of 8. Really nice food. The baguettes and macaroni cheese were really tasty. Lots of room in the garden and dogs welcome. Nice pub

Home-style quality food presented beautifully and tasting great. Never been before but definitely go again if ever in the area. We dined in a huge open sided marquee at bench tables which weren’t the most comfortable but a small price to pay for scrummy food. Well organised COVID set-up even though today was ‘freedom day’.

On our return journey from the New Forest back to the Midlands we stopped off as planned at a National Trust property. After a look around we joined the long queue for lunch.After a while we decided to leave the queue to move to the nice looking pub we noticed just down the road. I’m so glad we did.Sat in the beer garden, ordered drinks and sandwiches.My tuna mayo was excellent as was the ice cold pint.The girls on duty were great and had a quick chat before we left.Our visit here really set us up to continue our journey.

We meet up here with family and this is the sixth meal we have had at this lovely pub. We have never been disappointed. The food was again excellent, full of flavour, well presented and generous. The menu is extensive , plus there is always a specials board, so there is always plenty of choice. The welcome is warm, the staff friendly and the service efficient and attentive. Waiting time depends on how busy the pub is, but it is never excessive. Good value. Highly recommended.

Called in for midweek lunch, not at all busy. Large, attractive garden and marquee with well spaced tables, as well as a nice patio. Although there are some traditional pub dishes on the menu, they also offer some original choices and blackboard specials. Quality was good, although the game pie was both small and a little lacking in flavour. Service friendly, helpful and efficient. Prices for food and drink higher than most comparable places: we enjoyed the meal, but it wouldn't be top of our list for value.

Really disappointed we waited 30mins before been offer a drink then another hour for the roast which we cancel because of such a long wait. There was no communication from the staff that were stood at bar. We have been to the Hinton Arms before and the meal was lovely but do we try again I'm really not sure

Excellent service and great food very welcoming. Would definitely go back. Plenty of space for parking

Portion sizes are generous and service is very good. I am vegan and have always been catered for. The vegan cashew and mushroom Wellington is delicious!

Family lunch. Sat outside under a marquee which was great. Great service and great food. Really COVID friendly with super food

Came here as our fist post lockdown garden pub visit. The huge marquee was fab and the food was really great for all of us in the party. My Dad raved about the fish pie. The children have lots of space to run around and play and the atmosphere was brilliant. Very Covid safe with a good menu and even blankets if it got too cold. Have also been here pre Covid a few times and love that the food is consistently good.

We sat in the outside small marquee which had been decorated for Christmas and was warmer than I thought it might be. We were provided with blankets any way as they always worried we were comfortable enough. There is a great choice on the menu. Two of us had veggie dishes. Helpings were so good we couldn't manage pudding. We'll definitely return and visit the nearby National Trust place at the same time.

Lovely Sunday lunch friendly staff, great vegetarian nut roast. Beautiful building with cosy fire, good beers and wines

I have been here numerous times over a number of years. The food is always excellent as is the service. The staff try very hard to ensure the customer is totally satisfied with the dining experience. Very Covid aware they are at pains to keep the diners safe and socially distanced. I live in Reading so have to travel quite a way to get there but its well worth it. The fish and chips is as good if not better than any other I have had in the South of England and rivals that of Whitby or Pin Mill. Facilities are good . In summer the pub is a delight with a suburb display of flowers. The garden is large with 20+ tables for alfresco diners. Serves good beer too!.

Lunch visit after a long walk. Welcoming service, good light alcohol beer, wholesome food and plenty of vegetables. A bowl of venison casserole with potatoes had too much sauce, a portion with rice was fine. Thanks to cook for taking food intolerance seriously when we asked at time of booking. {she rang back to check and produced a very good non-menu alternative.} Coffee disappointing.

We took advantage of a dry day to eat lunch outside. The courtyard is sheltered and warm, with chairs rather than benches. Better for our old backs!Although the website suggested that choices may be limited, the full menu seemed to be on offer. We chose the venison casserole and the chicken supreme. Both came in large portions with a good selection of vegetables (leeks, courgettes, peppers and carrots), and they were delicious. No room for puddings this time.Nice welcome and service. Good Covid-19 arrangements. An easy choice for a meal after a visit to Hinton Ampner. Highly recommended.

Dog friendly, offered a water bowl on arrival. Large garden, good Covid procedures in place. Large portions, you may wish to forego a starter!

We dropped in for food and were not disappointed. It was great and the Covid precautions were good and very fit for purpose - no.1 of the places we visited in the south of England (track and trace was especially good)The food was excellent - Plaice and Steak and Kidney Pie were to die for (along with the selection of seasonal vegetables). The service and friendliness of the staff was also great.Will come again next time we are down.

Had excellent evening with very good meals served efficiently in ample portions by friendly and helpful staff - highly recommend

I have been to this venue several times and always found the food and service very good. However , be warned that during the Covid-19 crisis the pub has to keep windows open in order that the air can circulate. Fine on a lovely warm day when in fact you can eat outside. On a colder day as was the case the last time I visited for lunch, the pub was very cold inside and we had to wear our coats to eat. Not ideal & rather spoilt the occasion.

This was the first time we adventured out for lunch post lockdown - slighty nervous at first as not sure what to expect. Staff were fantastic & really welcoming so made us feel very at ease, even fussed over the dog. Good social distancing in place with a one way system. The menu was extensive with lots to choose from, we were expecting a cut down menu so were surprised. My husband had fish & chips which was really nice, the fish was HUGE so well worth the value. We sat outside, they have tables in the courtyard & lots in the garden area. A really enjoyable meal and will certainly be returning soon. Well done to the staff who were fantastic.

Featuring canned music on a tape loop with every hit from 1957. And the food is straight out of 1957 as well, except for the 2020 prices. Although this obviously pulls in the punters. If overcooked 'plain' food is your thing, the bonus is the portions are extra large. For those with a more sophisticated palette be prepared to leave most of what's on the plate.

We had mixed meals, three good and three inedible, the spaghetti Bol in the specials menu was tasteless and no sauce and garlic bread was burnt. All three meals were sent back. The only good thing was we refused to pay for them. Thoroughly spoilt the evening. Will not be going back again.

Booked for midweek lunch and was surprised at how many people were eating here. It was a truly miserable wet day but the fire was on and the room was lovely and warm . We were amazed at the varied menu . We had duck, chicken pie and lasagne ...we swapped potatoes for chips with no problem and all meals were thoroughly enjoyed . They were very large portions so sadly no room for dessert , next time we may opt for a smaller main to try to dessert menu.The staff were very friendly and we will definitely return .

Lovely lunch today Fabulous choice on menu, food hot, freshly cooked and delicious Staff charming, friendly and efficient,highly recommended

Enjoyed two lovely dinners with friends in this traditional English pub. Excellent food. Beautiful steaks, great pies and succulent venison. All worth a try. The staff in the Hinton Arms is outstanding and kind.

My family arranged a meal at this Pub after we had visited Nat Trust Hinton Ampner, it is less than a mile away. It was my birthday treat and it was certainly that. I had Liver and Bacon, absolutely brilliant all five of us enjoyed the meal immensely. Thanks to all the lovely staff.

Having visited Hinton Ampner a National Trust House, (well worth a visit) we called into the Hinton Arms for a drink. The pub look full but we took a chance to see if they had a table for two. Luckily a table became vacant and we enjoyed a great lunch. The roast lamb was excellent and the fish pie was equally as good. Both were very generous portions. Price was on the high side for a pub meal but well worth the money. A great find;-We will be visiting again.

Arived at the pub and settled in. Soon the place was very busy, but the staff copped well. Drinks were ordered then came the interesting part as we asked for the free from menu which was given to us and we were suprised how good it was. All orders taken, plenty of drinks to hand. The young staff entertained us and the food arived. Everything was excellent and they coped well with the variations of the orders. Fantastic night had by all

Lovely lunch today, staff were lovely, keen, helpful and friendly as well as being efficient Huge portions, do ask for small portion they are humongous! Excellent home made steak and kidney pie Fabulous choice as well as lots of specials, one definitely to try

So we live up the road in Bramdean and we wanted to check out the Hinton Arms so there were 5 of us booked in at 12 on a Sunday. The selection was fantastic almost spoilt for choice and the food was lovely and plentiful! We were made to feel welcome the place is bigger than I thought it is set up for families which is great!! The prices are very reasonable not over priced but still good quality produce! I loved the Christmas menu and decorations as well. We had a lovely time and look forward to going back.

Called in for lunch with my partner. We had eaten here before and liked the imaginative menu.

A group booking for lunch. The service was very friendly and efficient. The food was excellent. Every member of our group was very happy with the experience.

Food was OK me and my sister in law are gluten so the menu wasn't great especially deserts. Staff need a bit of training in what gluten free means as one member of staff thought that roast potatoes had gluten in and was told I could have new potatoes. So many people these days are gluten free not by choice. If the staff are knowledgeable about gluten free it gives customers confidence in eating here and returning. I am a waitress myself and have been for over 30years so I no you could really benefit from some customer service training. Won't be rushing back

At 2.30 today, 31 10 2019 we called in here to break our journey.

Not a gastro pub by any stretch of the imagination. However, service was excellent, even though the food was pretty basic.

Stopped here with my daughter and friends en route to Portsmouth. Food couldn't have been nicer, two waitresses couldn't have been friendlier. What's not to like about that

Visit hear a lot, food is very generous and you won’t go hungry. Staff very pleasant, drinks order taken in timely fashion, have a special board as well as menu. Lots to choose from there were 6 of us and all had different meals. The food is great however last two visits been a big gap between ordering and when the food comes out. Most dishes are cooked from scratch so expect to wait but last two times one was over an hour and this week at least 45 minutes. I understand it can get busy but tell us there is an issue we can make a design ourselves if we want to wait or go somewhere else.

Called in our way back from Brighton - needing lunch/something quick. It was busy but the waitresses found us a table. Had the lamb hock with veg and a jacket potato - menu was huge, as were the portions. Something for everyone, would say its good basic pub food. Place was clean, friendly and staff were lovely. Would definitely call in again if passing. Only downside was someone changing a baby's nappy in full view, in the car park. Not nice.

This was our second visit because of the quality of food. Helpful staff and food that is just amazing.

This was an evening meal stop when we were walking the South Downs Way. Our B&B; called and booked for us, as it was Saturday Night and therefore busy, but as the weather was good we sat in the garden (inside was full.) The food was lovely. Pub standards but really well executed and lavish portions. Service friendly, good choice of wine by the glass as well. Desserts nice too.

If you have a good appetite and like a large varied menu then this would be a good bet. I booked a lunchtime table for a friends lunch and we both ordered off the vegan and vegetarian menu- both meals were a generous helping, so much so the waitress offered a 'doggie bag' for my friend. The food was delicious, the setting in the garden was delightful and the service was good.

Charming countryside pub with garden area - dog friendly. We'd heard good things about the food and the Hinton delivered. Three on our table loved the liver and bacon and mash, the other was happy trying to finish the huge pork Schnitzel and the other the creamy mash topped, generously filled Fish Pie. Satisfied smiles and bellies all round - almost fit to burst (although that might have had something to do with the post hike beers). Go visit.

Good things: Welcoming and attentive staff. Lots of character. Good pub grub style menu. Food well cooked. Had the schnitzel which was very good. .....although misspelt on the board. ... Only failing was the beer which was....okay. But I'd return.

We were in the area on a weekend away with the dog, they were very accommodating and quality of the food was great, would definitely come back again if we were in the area

We called in as we were passing. A really nice pub with a decent menu and welcoming staff. Even though it was only a Tuesday lunchtime, it was busy which is a good sign. All three of our meals were superb: good solid food with generous portions. We had venison steak, lamb shank and a rack of ribs. Didn’t try any beers but looked like they had a decent selection. Highly recommended.

A disappointing roast today! We went to The Hinton Arms in Alresford. We had the beef, pork and the nut roast. They all come with Yorkshire pudding and a selection of vegetables. The beef was fatty and chewy, the vegetables were soggy and overcooked, my roast potatoes were undercooked and the Yorkshire pudding was shop bought. The pork didn’t go down too well either. The gravy was ok and the vegetarian in our group was happy with the nut roast. Access is pretty poor, if you have limited mobility you’ll be okay but wheelchair users would find this place impossible. There are no disabled parking spaces and no disabled loo the entrance to the pub is quite small too so it would be very challenging. The service was okay and the venue is okay but we thought it was overpriced at £14.00. On a positive note they do have a lot of gluten free options on the menu.

Stopped for a drink and light lunch snack. The place was heaving (always a good sign) You are first hit with the stunning flowers everywhere, it's well worth going out of your way just to see them. We sat outside as it was a nice day. Food / drinks and service all OK. 9/10

We popped into this pleasant looking pub after having a walk at the local National Trust property. We both chose baguettes which came with chips. Mine was fine - Brie and bacon but the sausage and onion baguette was spoilt by a low quality sausage. The pub is a strange place offering Moules and chips or duck breast in sauce as well as filled baguettes. The menu certainly offers variety but I wonder what their quality would be like.

Had lunch here on a busy Friday. There was a comprehensive menu and a good "Specials" board, from which we both chose. My wife had a whole trout, which she usually loves, but the flavour was not as she expected, and the new potatoes were peeled and unbuttered, so rather uninteresting. I had partridge in a bacon and mushroom casserole, which had a very nice flavour, though the partridge itself was rather overcooked so the breast was very dry and heavy to eat. The vegetables were also overcooked. Service, however, was very good.

Great menu, good quick service, delicious food, really tasty, and the most wonderful flowers outside.

Birthday treat in June. Four of us all had different meals, they were so good there was not a sound out of us.

Had my wife and I not been treated to lunch by our friends, I would have sent my meal back. We waited 70 minutes from ordering to service. The young woman serving us was very pleasant and apologetic but it was clearly out of her hands. I ordered fish and chips with mushy peas. The fish was a good size portion but seriously overcooked to the extent that it was dry and even chewy in parts and the batter verging on the burnt in places. My wife had liver and bacon and enjoyed it.

What a great pub for a lunchtime catchup with some old workmates, excellntt menu chose and some decent beer to wash it down.