Hoddington Arms in Basingstoke and Deane

Met up with 3 school friends for our annual get together mid way between our respective homes. Made very welcome and held our table for 7 despite 3 of the group being late due to heavy traffic. Great food to suit all and nice choice of beers and refreshment. No chardonnay though (?).Excellent service and friendly banter with the staff. Definitely would recommend and would like to go again. Good value for money. £50 per head all in.

Such a good experience at this gem of a pub, we really don't know why we've not been here before! Meeting family for dinner it was picked as being the halfway point. Couldn't fault a thing - very welcoming and friendly service, lovely atmosphere, and the most tasty, beautifully prepared, faultless food. We only live 25 minutes away and somehow have been missing out - we'll certainly be back!

We had Sunday lunch here yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it. Great food and friendly service. There aren't that many decent places to eat in the area, so this is a real (recent) find for us. We'll be back.

We had a wonderful evening meal at The Hodd. A good varied menu with some great classics. I was particularly impressed by the lady who served us and her knowledge regarding gluten (my wife is celiac) and the menu that enabled my wife to have a good choice, which can be challenging sometimes. The majority of dishes can be adapted. Her knowledge of the wine by the glass was also great, providing a good recommendation of the Malbec. The Burger, F+C, and Beef are all very good

Lovely setting, atmosphere, staff and superb food made a great evening for us. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal

We were a party of 11 celebrating my husband's birthday today. The food was truly excellent - all our guests said so. The Hod really lives up to it's reputation as having the best Sunday lunch in and around Basingstoke. Everything was delicious today. The servers were really helpful, courteous and friendly. We weren't rushed at all, nor did we have to wait a long time between ordering and receiving our meals - timings were spot on! The staff gathered round to sing happy birthday to my husband, which was a lovely touch. A friend made a birthday cake which we were able to light and bring in after dessert and staff brought plates and forks for anyone who could manage a slice of cake on top of pud. NB: a previous review was rather negative about a 'cakeage charge' for bringing their own birthday cake. I asked about this and just wanted to set the record straight.....there is no extra charge if diners have had puddings and/or coffees. It only applies if you just have a main course, and then have your own cake instead of dessert - I find this entirely reasonable!

As a CAMRA member i thought id try this for a good ale after visiting family in the village. Sadly this lovely old village boozer is now a Gastro Pub. I didnt even bother to stop to sample or see what Ales were available. Lovely location though.

Everything you would ask for in a rural country pub. Food excellent, service attentive and atmosphere chilled and relaxed. We came on a Saturday lunch and arrived early and was immediately welcomed and shown to our table. A lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Thank you to the chef and staff for a great lunch!

Lovely pub, nice atmosphere and wonderful service, i had a main and pudding, belly of pork, delicious then sticky toffee pudding, really nice. Not the cheapest of pubs but worth it. Not busy Thursday lunch time and not very warm.

Amazing! Lovely atmosphere, staff so friendly and welcoming and the food was fantastic too. So nice of go somewhere and feel so welcome. Thank you

My wife and kids had a really lovely, relaxed Xmas Eve lunch at the Hoddington Arms. Full roast lunch with all the trimmings and very tasty indeed. Would highly recommend.

We’ve been several times and always as good: warm welcome, excellent service, fabulous food. This time we came for lunch - so I had fish and chips like no other you could have - great crisp batter, crisp chips but fluffy inside, and mushy peas of course! Bavette steak was excellent too and the whole baked run worth cheese was delicious too. Some of us were cowards and just had ice cream for dessert but the chocolate cremeaux was superb and truly rich.

Lovely country pub which was very busy and clearly very popular. Tried two starters which were both delicious. Would certainly return for a full meal.

Had Sunday lunch as this pub with family to celebrate daughter’s 21st. Staff very welcoming and attentive. Food superb. Nice Sunday lunch menu with variety of options in Addition to a traditional toast. Our four roasts and two fish were delicious. Pub was very busy but this did not effect the service we received. Only slight issue was size of table for six of us, it was snug, however it did not spoil the enjoyment of our lunch. Will revisit.

I came here for my mothers birthday, they were very accommodating and polite, the food was also delicious. I’ll be sure to come back soon!

We had a delicious meal and the food was sensational. Unfortunately we found the stuff very judgemental and slightly arrogant. It is a shame to eat such a wonderful meal to then deal with difficult circumstances which felt like an unaccommodating attack. We will probably...

I am not a fan of Sunday pub lunch. Too often it is very poor quality. However, I really enjoyed the food at the Hoddington Arms. I had the cod which was beautifully well cooked and sampled my friend’s beef which was tasty and very...

A little spot of heaven in the picturesque village of Upton Grey. A perfect balance of fine food, fantastic staff and unhurried service. The Cheese soufflé and Mushroom Arancini are to die for, the cod and crab and slow roast lamb perfect to savour and...

My family and I recently had dinner here to celebrate my birthday. I have always really liked this pub but recently it has got very pricey. I accept prices have increased in the last year but £40 for a bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon is...

Went here for Sunday lunch. Given other recent reviews, we expected the warm welcome everyone raves about. I had said in our booking that it was our wedding anniversary, but that seemed to have passed them by. Let's say we were underwhelmed. We were first...

A warm ,prompt , cheerful welcome on entry. What a great as start! This was followed by amazing service, great tasty hot food. This was by far the best night out we have had out for a considerable time! Well done to all at Hoddington...

Visited after Sandhurst visit for Sunday lunch. Service was excellent and the food was superb. Best Sunday lunch in a restaurant for a long time. This is a superb place to visit and eat.

This is our local but we haven’t had a meal here for some time, mainly because we don’t eat out much but, also, we have had rather mixed reports. We were very pleased with our lunch - the twice cooked cheese soufflés were delicious. Our...

Birthday celebrations meal. Outstanding service. The food was delicious value for money looking forward to returning

This charming English village pub serves up great hospitality and amazing food using local produce. Had a great Friday lunch here with a Whole Baked Tunworth cheese to start to share followed by the Hodd Burger (£17) which came with delicious onion rings and fries...

Amazing food and really friendly service .. Nothing was too much trouble . Definitely recommend and will definitely be going back ..

What a night. Outstanding. This is what a gastropub experience should be. Delicious food, exquisite service, friendly home atmosphere. The food was exactly as portrayed, great British produce which was cooked well. We cannot wait to go back. Highly recommend.

What a brilliant pub! My partner and I were staying in Basingstoke and could not really find a good quality pub for Sunday lunch and happened across the Hoddington online. We booked a taxi to take us the 15 minute or so journey out of...

A lovely family and friends Sunday luncheon celebrating a 90th birthday! Everything was perfect and we would definitely recommend the “Hod” for anyone thinking of a country pub with great food and service

Superb atmosphere, service and food. If you are in the area highly recommended. Even the most hard to impress in our party loved it.

Great food, nice staff and a lovely atmosphere. Well worth a visit. A gem of a pub / restaurant off the main roads in Upton Grey.

Our second visit (as we live an hour’s drive away) and it was just as good as the last time. I just wish it was a bit nearer. Last time we ate in the garden but today (mid winter) we were in the pub itself....

I cannot believe we haven't found the Hoddington Arms sooner - but am delighted we now have. They have struck the balance of locals popping in for a pint and people travelling there for the outstanding food perfectly - lovely warm welcome on arrival with...

We live other side of Basingstoke and so hadn't travelled out this way much. Which is a pity as amazing find! Decor clean, fresh and comfortable. Service spot on. Food and wine all excellent - every course. Would highly recommend.

We absolutely love it here and to be honest, we don't go to any other pubs in the local area because this place delivers every single time! The pub has a traditional, country pub feel to it and the wooden beams, tables and fire makes...

Well what a wonderful surprise! Went for a family Christmas meal, all with different likes and tastes and we all agreed the food was truly fantastic and the staff were equally lovely. A big thank you for making it such a good meal. And our...

Excellent menu not you normal gastro pub offering. Reasonable price for the quality and food provided. We have now been twice and service prompt ad generally excellent although one person can be a bit brusque at times. Would recommend but booking is essential

Really excellent trip here for dinner. Every single dish excelled, both in its parts and as a whole. The halibut and the slow-cooked pork main dishes, and the scallop and the Moroccan lamb starters were well thought out, both in terms of individual components and...

Honestly cannot understand all the rave reviews about this pub? Sunday lunch was very disappointing, roast beef more fat and gristle than meat and had to be replaced. Second portion not much better and we were made to feel like it was an inconvenience and...

Friendly welcome Lovely warm atmosphere Decorated tastefully Great selection of Drinks Fantastic Menu for all types of tastes Accomadated for A Vegan and an Dairy allergy Great fast service Not greatly expensive for Great Food and Service We will all be visiting again soon

A distictive menu and wine list, exceptionally good food, and good service. We travelled some distance to visit this restaurant, and it fully met all our expectations.

We had a three course meal last night as part of a works get together. The service was exceptional, so organised to cook and serve 20 meals with no delays. The food was delicious and the presentation beautiful. Lovely location and will definitely return.

We first ate at "The Hodd" in November 2021 and rated it 5 star. We've been back twice since, for dinner, and confirm that rating. This pub is a cut above the average for food and service. It is also deceptively large with several cosy...

Interesting and varied menu. Well presented and good tasting. Generous portions and good service. Very nice room with lots of outdoor seating and plenty of car parking space.

We visited last minute for lunch with our five year old son and had such a lovely meal. Staff were so polite and friendly and immediately brought our son crayons and drawing paper. The food was fantastic and a great choice. We played in the...

I can only think that my review has been removed as I highlighted lack of vegan options. I have an intolerance and although this was handled brilliantly and gave me great confidence, choice was minimal. There was no vegan starter and I didn’t really enjoy...

I’ve been staying in a nearby Four Seasons hotel, but decided to go outside to check how currently in a post-Covid (???) chapter of life, good country British pubs are doing. I have selected Hoddington Arms reading Tripadvisor opinions. I also asked the consierge in...

We love the Hoddington Arms. We had a meal for 3 yesterday and it was excellent. Perfect food, outstanding service and great location for an Al Fresco meal. Can’t wait to go back.

Sat in the garden to enjoy some drinks. Sat in a shaded area so very pleasant. Beers from Andwell brewery, so first class. Contactless card payments accepted. Plenty of free car parking.

A warm welcome, superior ambience, and quite excellent food mark this family-run restaurent and pub well apart from the regional competition. The clientele travel from afar so one is well advised to book in advance. Highly recommended.

Another fantastic visit! Our first time trying out the Hoddingtons Sunday menu and it did not disappoint! Yorkshire puddings the size of your plate and a fantastic choice of meats! Looking forward to this pub being our new local having moved just down the road!

Sunday lunch was excellent. We both had the Sunday menu, lamb and beef respectfully. Loverly presentation and cooked to perfection with sticky toffee for afters. Friendly attentive staff in a very quaint atmosphere where you could hear yourselves talk and relax and enjoy the meal....

My friend and I visited the Hoddington Arms recently - both before and after a visit to Gorilla Spirits for a gin experience. The food was delicious and the service was very friendly. So much so that, when we were stranded at the pub with...

Had a great sunday lunch here . Ive cooked loads of sunday lunches and for me its a long process that’s always produced good results. It was so nice to find a place that can turn out a decent roast . Fab yorkies good beef...

Met here as half way between my son and partner and us. Selection of starters all very good. Three meat roast dinners and one vegetarian. I had mine without roast potatoes all very good portions and very hummy Yorkshire pudding. No rushing you through your...

Unbelievably good, an easy to navigate website and booking system, a text to confirm and a personal call to advise of roadworks closing one way into the restaurant, and then the food itself!! The cheese soufflé was fab and a close call to the arancinic...

Met son and daughter in law for lunch. She and I had the bavette steak which was juicy , tender and flavourful and the chips were awesome. My husband had the feather steak and said it was one of the best dishes he had eaten...

We visited as a family of 3 on a Sunday for our wedding anniversary. We chose the 3 course Sunday menu (£30 each) and the children’s menu. The atmosphere was good and the staff welcoming & attentive. The beef croquette was moist & flavourful. The...

First time visiting this restaurant. Had a really fantastic evening. Not cheap, but worth it. The food was beautifully presented and delicious, staff were engaging and service great. Really lovely atmosphere too. Will definitely be back and would thoroughly recommend.

Really enjoyed the evening, nothing was too much trouble. The Chateaubriand could have been kept warm (Swiss style). A much improved atmosphere and choice throughout. Thankyou.

Been to this pub many times and one of the best in the area. Service is friendly and knowledgeable and the food is very good. We waited slightly longer than expected but it was definitely worth the wait. If you haven’t been to this pub...

Excellent really good to be back in The Hodd on a Friday night, food was good, service was good and atmosphere was seriously enjoyable, just like the old days of The Hodd!!!

We have just paid our first visit to the Hoddington Arms and were very impressed. It’s a lovely pub with a nice atmosphere. The host was welcoming and the staff were all friendly and attentive. The menu is very well balanced. Between us we enjoyed...

Brilliant service. I cannot fault the high standard of the food and the welcoming service. On December 30th we wanted a last minute lunch. The Hoddington was fully booked but they kindly offered a table outside for our family meal. Thankyou to the Hoddington manager.

Random first time visit and WOW found a diamond! as a fairly local family we WILL be back. Great food and I mean Great. Great friendly service and a lovely building and atmosphere. Well done all of the staff!

As on previous visits we found the food, service and ambiance to be <br />excellent and would be certain to visit again. Not been disappointed on any<br />visit.

Great food a really great service. Definitely will come back

We had a pre -Christmas family meal at The Hoddington Arms. We were welcomed warmly and the service we received throughout our meal was exceptional, really great and chatty waitress who made suggestions from the menu and knew the wine list. The food was well presented and cooked exactly as we had asked. I would recommend the Hoddington Arms to anyone.

Have dined here before and must say the food this time was even more delicious, had a great evening, so thank you.

From a limited and not very interesting menu, we both opted for the burger - a combination of classic beefburger and a short rib patty. The short rib didn&#039;t taste like beef and the burger was overcooked, dry and gristly. We both left most of it. When the pub reopened for indoor eating we had a lovely Sunday lunch but something has gone horribly wrong since then. We are not likely to return any time soon.

Meal with friends was very enjoyable, service was good, although didn&#039;t quiet make six stars due to my request for a round table not able to be filled, although they were very busy.

Went for Sunday lunch and it was great. The food was lovely, the service too and the place had a nice friendly atmosphere. We’ll definitely be going again!

Excellent. Proper food, expertly cooked and served

4 of us dined here last night, from start to finish service &amp; food was amazing. These guys know their stuff &amp; do their upmost to ensure you have a lovely time. 100% recommend.

As always exceptional service and welcoming staff. Food was delicious!

It is a while since we have eaten here. Our memory was of a fantastic meal it did not disappoint . The food was top quality well presented and flavours spot on .

Fantastic food, great service, friendly staff and in a lovely cozy country pub. Brilliant!

Booked for lunch yesterday - Friday 12 November; cannot believe we haven’t been here before - so close to Basingstoke but in the country - gorgeous location, building, food superb - staff excellent - we will be back soon!

Our first visit to the "Hod", with friends who recommended it - 4 of us for lunch. They have road works right outside at the moment so we really appreciated their phone call to tell us that one route was blocked and to use the...

It was my husband’s birthday, so we were out for a family meal. We really liked the table we were given - five of us around a rectangular table in a window recess, until a VERY loud family sat next to us! Appreciate that isn’t your fault, but we couldn’t hear our conversation, only theirs.<br />The service was good, except that the two waitresses gave me mixed messages re allergens in the food I chose. I have a severe nut allergy and felt unsure whether I should eat the bread as I was first told it didn’t contain nuts, then was told it did, then was told it didn’t again! Likewise the dessert I chose, the crème brûlée, I asked for the nuts to be left off as decoration, then after ordering was told there were in fact nuts in the shortbread too. As a result I cancelled my dessert order. <br />With a severe allergy I need to be sure that what I’m eating is safe - it really is imperative that your staff know the correct information for each dish so as to avoid a potential catastrophe for your customers with allergies.

A pleasant visit - good service and enjoyable food.

Consistently lovely food and people

Excellent over all. Imaginative food well presented with great service. The only issue was the Bavette steak was slightly chewy. However, we will return.

It had been a long time since we had visited The Hoddington Arms and we weren’t disappointed.<br /><br />Delicious food and very friendly and welcoming staff.<br /><br />The only area I would highlight there is not much time given between courses, so did feel a little rushed. However, it did not spoil the evening and I would highly recommend.

Lovely friendly dining pub with great food. More expensive than the average pub but worth it!

Stunning food, Stunning service, Stunning ambience.<br />Our waitress was top class<br />Love it, we are going back and will be back several times

Impressive food. Must try cheese soufle! Waitress very kind and talkative. Had a relaxing night there.

Had an excellent evening meal on a wednesday evening. The atmosphere was great with a number of diners enjoying their meals. The staff were friendly and attentive when required. The food was excellent with a wide selection on the menu. Would definitely recommend and will...

Great early evening family meal. Quality food and drink. Lovely!

Easy to book a table on line, lovely village pub and the food was lovely and will definitely be returning!

Great Sunday dinner and enjoyable, will be returning...

Great pub and even better food in a beautiful Hampshire village!! Worthy of their Michelin Plate award!! We’ll definitely be back.

We must have come on one of the village’s busiest nights / Halloween <br />We were early but were made very welcome Everyone very friendly, service efficient and cheerful. Enjoyed my soufflé and we both had the bavette steak which was first class. A thoroughly enjoyable experience

I must start by thanking the owner for calling on the morning of our dinner to tell us about all the road closures and best way (only way!!!) to get there. The roads are all narrow country lanes too. This small gesture shows what a great place the Hoddington Arms is.<br /><br />The menu was simple 1 page and everything fresh. Lovely inside ambience and such friendly staff. Excellent value as well. Definitely going there again.

Great meal, spacious dining area, excellent service, lovely old pub.

Pub is set in a quiet village, staff very hospitable, menu choice and quality of food were excellent

We were a group of 4 celebrating a birthday on Thursday evening. Staff were polite and attentive, and could not have been more helpful when one of us was delayed by roadworks, accommodating us even though there was a busy function going on in another part of the building. When our friend arrived, very late, we were still served a delicious meal and enjoyed a lovely evening. Many thanks to all staff, both front of house and in the kitchen - we were all so impressed by your willingness to salvage our evening! The Hoddington Arms never disappoints, and absolutely excelled on this occasion.

Food was delicious. Staff were friendly and attentive. And it&#039;s a lovely old pub. Food is pricey, so not really &quot;everyday&quot; dining, but it&#039;s worth it for a special occasion. Will absolutely being going back.

Was a lovely pub. Staff very pleasant and helpful. There are roadworks near atm so pub called me the day before to advise and what route to avoid. Had never been here before.<br /><br />Food was very good too. Would certainly recommend eating here.

Excellent food but if u want Yorkshire with lamb or pork have to pay extra most places Dont charge