Horse & Groom in Winchester

First time here. We had an Excellent Sunday lunch in what can be described as a real pub’ with bags of character. The at Triple Roast was a game changer!

Three generations out for a meal. Excellent choice. Try it for yourselves.

Food was excellent, unable to book online at the time but was not busy.

Really nice traditional pub with good food, a selection of beer and friendly service

Excellent service and good food - always a pleasure to visit

Visited this establishment to try their food. I had the burger, sounded good but had some issues. First the buger was served on a wooden tray with no barrier between the food and wood. Unless you wanted to pick the burger up this left eating options limited. I did ask the server for a plate and was given a side plate. I only had a small amount of chips in the metal container, compleatly different from my friends who had fuller portions. Everything was served in separate containers which I get could be a nieche thing for them but eating wise was not practical. The sauces were then also delivered in small container. It seemed they are causing themselves so much more work with no reward. Give me a plate and a bottle of sauce any day. To the actual food. It was cooked well and was tasty. Sadly a friend had the fish and chips and the fish was very overcooked. The servers in general were polite and helpful although communication seemed lacking between them. It was a classic dark pub feel which was ok once eyes adjusted. There was a flickering light above our table but was able to re direct the light from us thankfully. My suggestions 1. Get rid of the wooden trays unless your going to put some greaseproof paper between the wood and food. 2. Get rid of all the extra holders for everything, it's not economical and if you watch your customers you'll see most would rather all on the same plate. 3. Check your frying time as burnt batter is not enjoyable. The food and presentation was not worth the price paid. Correct these simple things and I'd happily try visiting again.

Enjoy a visit today for a roast and one non roast eater !Excellent customer service today , lovely atmosphere and great selection of drinks

Lovely traditional pub with friendly and efficient staff. We visited for Sunday lunch which was very good. Well cooked (no crunchy vegetables or bleeding lamb - well done chef). My roast lamb was in fact some of the tenderest I think I’ve had. Good food, good portions, good service, cosy surroundings and a reasonable price. What’s not to like?

Popped in with friends for quick drink before doing a walk. Young barman was exceptional.. garden was an absolute joy, could have sat there for hours..will definately be back 🙂

Great place to sit back, have a pint or two and relax.

Nice lunchtime dinner. Lovely food. Good service initially but forgot about us after our main meal had been delivered. Had to go to the bar to get another glass of wine and had to find the waiter to chase to get the bill with no offer of desert.

Great place for a drink. Dog friendly, great garden out the back.

10/10 Sunday roast - would reccomend

Excellent friendly service and found us a nice table in the shade. We had the hake as a main course and it was cooked to perfection

The Horse & Groom in Alresford is a delightful escape into the quintessential British pub experience. Nestled in the heart of the charming town, this establishment boasts a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with open fires and a selection of local ales that are sure to please any connoisseur. The food is a highlight, with seasonal produce that's cooked to order by talented chefs, creating dishes that are both comforting and delicious. Whether you're stopping by for a leisurely lunch after exploring the local watercress fields or settling in for a cozy evening meal, the Horse & Groom offers an exceptional dining experience. The staff's friendly and attentive service only enhances the visit, ensuring that every guest feels like part of the Alresford community. With its combination of great tasting food, superb service, and a vibrant atmosphere, it's no wonder that the Horse & Groom has earned its stellar reputation among locals and visitors alike.

I was a member of a group of eight and visited the Horse & Groom at around 8pm mid week. I ordered ‘line caught’ cod & chips and triple cooked chips. I was hugely disappointed with the menu item when the dish arrived. The fish was very small and undercooked and I counted 17 chips. This meal cost £18 and quite frankly I can’t recall such a traditional pub classic of such abjectly poor quality. I should have been assertive and refused to accept the dish but didn’t want to cause embarrassment to other diners.

Very homely pub. Good range of beers. Tables set aside specifically for locals which was a nice touch. Dogs welcome, biscuits.

Nice spot ! Very old pub with lots of character, good range of drinks, very accommodating and pleasant staff, had a late Sunday lunch here, very nice roast beef although not pink which I like but was very tender and plenty too enough to satisfy most carnivores ! Lots of roast potatoes and veg, very nice indeed. Acoustic live music in the late afternoon evening too, would go back if the area.

Fantastic old style English pub! Great service and lovely staff!!

Well run pub with great Sunday lunch and attentive staff. And a great bonus of lovely acoustic music in the late afternoon that just gave that laid back Sunday Feeling without being too loud, very relaxing. We will be back another Sunday like that soon.

Had a great evening here enjoying some live music with the colorful locals. A great pub, scotch eggs were excellent!

Very very friendly and they didn't mind us taking our Shih Suz into their beer garden but we really wanted to eat there as well but they didnt do food untill 6pm and we couldnt wait the atmosphere was great and the music was amazing 👌 😀 so we cannot comment on the food

Outstanding service! I have unusual dietry needs. The staff came to the table to get a better understanding of them and then worked out what I could have. Just perfect and so rare for restaurants to show that much support. We'll done! All the staff were friendly and the food was lovely. They even make speciality frothy coffee, which is often not the case in pub restaurants. We will be back.

Visited at lunchtime. Very friendly and helpful staff. Fantastic food.

Nice meal served by friendly, helpful staff who seemed to enjoy their job. Cosy atmosphere in long back room. Nothing to fault.

Good pub with a good atmosphere. A new covered area in the back

Good 'early doors' atmosphere on a Friday evening. Pricey drinks however.

We had booked by online a table for two on the 19/05/24, I had received the confirmation of our booking and a remainder on the 18/05/24 to the booking. So on the Sunday 19 at 1 pm we went to have our Sunday lunch but to our surprise the doorman told us that the kitchen was closed as they were not serving food as the Watercress Festival was on and when I said we have here on my phone the booking confirmation plus the reminder of yesterday, the doorman said the online booking wasn’t working for a few days, what I excuse was that, shame on you. If food was not going to be served this Sunday the 19/05/24 your company should not taking my booking and let me know that not food was going to be served only drinks. So it is the second time your company let us down, for that reason I will not loose my time trying to book and/or going to your restaurant. There are others in Alresford that are very good and friendly. As I said shame on you!!!

Fabulous place to eat and drink, staff gave amazing hospitality service and the menu has some unusual food choices. Great gluten free options and flexibility of meals. Dog friendly with dog snacks available and well worth a visit.

Lovely pub. Fantastic food, huge portions. Bar staff friendly, good selection of gin. We will be going back.

Definitely a place to stop, lovely people. As with everywhere prices will surprise you, but also we had a very small peice of fish, hence I've only given 3 stars for the food, which is actually very good.

This Alresford pub is worth stepping into for its historic roots, beautiful interiors, delicious food and buzzing atmosphere. New owners, John and Ruth, have completely transformed this previously dark and uninviting drinking hole into to a bright, welcoming space in the centre of this historic market town. The live music on a Friday night is not to be missed, with visitors spilling out onto the pedestrianised street on a warm summer’s evening. Come for the hospitality, and stay for the food. The new menu plays to the chef’s strengths and it’s great to see a step away from the usual “country pub” fare. The hake and chorizo is not to be missed.

Amazing food and cooked to perfection, dog friendly and able to book a table in advance for 7 people. Atmosphere is nice and cosy, and staff are very attentive! ☺️

Beautiful food and great service.

We went as the pub actively seeks live music. As such, we didn't plan to eat, but there was certainly a nice selection of food available, and it looked nice. The band Rellix was great, and we had a great evening. We would certainly look to visit again to see more local talent

A late Sunday lunch after meeting up with family for a dog walk around the millennium walk in alresford- delicious roasts, yummy puddings and very friendly and efficient staff. A lovely end to a perfect day. Thank you!

Excellent hot food with superb service!!! Atmosphere was typical of a traditionally old pub, which we loved as was tastefully decorated, nicely lit and felt homely. Will be definitely going back again soon 😁

Staff were very friendly and accommodating, food was fabulous and the atmosphere was great. Definitely be going back again.

Popped in on Sunday afternoon with my wife for a few drinks. We are regular visitors to the area and always enjoy ourselves in New Alresford. The pub was busy but never had to wait long for our drinks , the service was friendly and welcoming. After seeing the standard of the Sunday lunches being served we decided to sample them for ourselves and we were not disappointed. I had the three meat lunch with all of the trimmings, it was lovely. The meat was tender and the selection of veg was tasty and well presented. It was a tasty way to round off my stay, I am sure the deserts were lovely but I didn't have room for them unfortunately. Thanks to all of the staff and I look forward to returning.

We had a lovely meal with Alex as our server. He was very helpful and friendly and was more than happy to help accommodate my dairy intolerance. I had a lovely steak and ale pie and the potatoes and veg were gorgeous. My mum had the braised beef and she thoroughly enjoyed it. The pub itself is lovely and quaint, it’s much bigger than it looks! We’ve been here once before and we had a lovely meal then as well! Would highly recommend here, well priced for a local pub.

We were out for our usual lunchtime walk on Monday this week and as we were passing the Horse & Groom we decided to have a spontaneous lunch out! We were greeted by super friendly staff and lovely to see Cruzcampo on draft!! We ordered two beers and two sandwiches. Now, we have eaten here before the change of ownership last year and the food was nice, but our lunch on this day was by far the best we have had. I am a BIG chip critic, and I honestly couldn't complain about them! I had the roast beef and horseradish sandwich and my husband had the vegetarian halloumi and roast pepper - both came with chips and coleslaw. The beef was really tender and the lightly toasted bread was such a nice touch. My husband said the halloumi was delicious too. The staff were great and checking in on us during the meal. All in all a great lunch choice and really affordable too. The saddest part was we had to go back to work so we couldn't stay for longer!

2 PINTS OF GUINNESS AND 2 PACKETS OF CRIPS £24.65!??!?!??!?!??!?!?!?! WON'T BE GOING HERE AGAIN SOON. CRAZY PRICES!!!!!!!!!!!!

We visited the Horse and Groom to celebrate Mother's Day. We were met with a warm welcome and all the staff were lovely during our time there. Our server George was lovely. Food came out fast and was really good quality. Will definitely be back!

Superb food and lovely staff and atmosphere in here.

While the food was very good, decent value, and nice quality, what made our visit truly worthy of a review was the service we received. The new Associate Manager, Alex, made our evening a special occasion by going above & beyond. His genuine care and consideration made us want to return! Kudos to the Managers who hired him!

While the food was very good, decent value, and nice quality, what made our visit truly worthy of a review was the service we received. The new Associate Manager, Alex, made our evening a special occasion by going above & beyond. His genuine care and consideration made us want to return! Kudos to the Managers who hired him!

Lovely friendly welcome. Had a nice table in corner. Service brilliant food very tasty and enjoyed by us all. Lovely atmosphere. Will certainly visit again.

Lovely pub. Served quickly and efficiently couldnt ask for more. Were left to our own devises once sat not hassled felt comfortable. Lovely pub in a lovely area with decent parking.

Staff absolutely lovely......Sunday Roast delicious!

Excellent food couldn't fault it

We were given a friendly greeting as soon as we arrived. The beer was good. We had haloumi fries and burgers. Portions were large and the food was delicious. Service was efficient and friendly. Recommended for beer and food in that area.

New chef Johnny surpassed expectations !! The menu has been lifted !! Venison haunch was amazing !! Served with rich jus and chips !!

Great food, we ordered a mixture of starters, sides and soup to share which were perfect for lunch. Lovely sitting by the fire and enjoying some time off!

Venue, food and staff were all great. However be aware that the wait for your food might be longer than expected. If you've paid to park for a couple of hours, it was a niggling worry.

Lovely atmosphere for a post work pint on a late Friday afternoon. Warm and welcoming, Alresford lucky to have a pub like this!

The staff at the Horse and Groom are always incredibly friendly and welcoming. As an autistic guy it is one of very few places where I can relax fully and enjoy my meal free of anxiety. I had the steak and horseradish sandwich and it was very tasty. The kindness of the manager really made my day as he paid for my food. As an autistic guy going out to eat is super daunting but it is small steps, made easier by the friendly staff.

Wanted to try somewhere new, found the drinks to be rather expensive. £24 for two double shots with mixer. Was lovely however that pricing will most likely put us off returning

Very good service good attentive staff

Best pub vegan roast we’ve ever had! Service was 10/10 and a lovely cosy atmosphere.

Lovely comfortable pub. Nice atmosphere. Good selection of beers

Lovely food good price and friendly service

Had a lovely lunch here. The fish pie was delicious. The pub had a lovely atmosphere and was nicely decorated. The waitress was very friendly and welcoming, and was happy to make a few adjustments to food options for some of our group. Would definitely return.

First visit to the Horse and Groom, we will return. The pub has a real pub atmosphere with space for drinkers and a nice eating are, very traditional. There is a wide choice on the menu and a bar snacks menu. Our food was well prepared and very nice. All the staff were very friendly and our waitress, Holly was very professional and attentive. Our family of 5 were served in a timely manner and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. I understand the pub changed ownership 3 months ago all credit to the new owners, keep this up and you can only succeed

Good night out, been 15 years since being in here. Alot quieter than before but still a good night out. Not tried the food but good live Band on.

Just a sneaky pint whilst waiting for Chinese takeaway. Great friendly service and atmosphere with a lovely open fire and settee to relax on.

The countryside around Alresford is very good for walking and Alresford is a good place to stop for lunch. The Horse and Groom offer very good sandwiches that come with triple cooked chips. Many pubs these days do not serve food on Mondays and Tuesdays but this pub serves from Tuesdays. Could not fault the food and drink together with very good service.

A gorgeous classic old english with great food, great service and a cozy/lively atmosphere. Thank you very much and will be back again soon!

Brilliant food and service and a good old fashioned Lamb curry was outstanding.My granddaughter had the pi

We stopped for lunch and had a nice meal with friendly staff.

Great setting for a family lunch. Amazing service and food, thank you!

A nice place to spend some time. Lovely atmosphere and the staff did their best to make the stay pleasant.

The food wasn't specular although they did try hard to make up for it. The staff were friendly and nice but it was a little like faulty towers.

Friendly bar staff, dog friendly. I discovered Tribute is cask bear isn't vegetarian or vegan friendly but bottle and canned version is.

Nice atmosphere. Suitably comfy and quiet.

Really good authentic pub food at a reasonable price, and a nicely kept London Pride. Only minor issue was rather overloud music which was impossible to get away from.

Basically please cater for vegans, just one thing on the menu, it's 2023 and vegan is normal. Very disappointed in the 1 choice and confusion with staff looking baffled when I enquired.

Very nice roast dinner, great service

Very nice Fuller's pub. Beer in good condition and in a fabulous position to watch the world go by.

Hadn't been there in years but still good.

We stopped here for a relaxing lunch treat but it turned in a slightly stressful affair. On entrance the ladies working were much more interested in watching the tennis. We took a table outside which was a little scruffy but nice. The Menus were dirty and tatty and we were not given the lunchtime menu. When the food arrived there had been a miss communication and only three meals delivered. There was no cheese on the childrens pasta and no sauces offered. The kitchen made up the misses sandwich fast. The sandwich was fresh and tasty and the chips lovely and crunch. In all the service was rubbish but the food was nice. Bathroom was rather dirty too.

An impromptu visit to this pub.had a drink each and my friend had chips. It was quiz night,so that was fun!

The food is consistently good. The goat cheese & shallot tart is amazing! I'd like more of a summery dessert menu though - there's ice cream, but all what I'd call wintery puddings apart from that. I see lemon posset on the online menu, but that wasn't available to us. I would definitely go here again though - it's a good pub with pleasant surroundings and a nice outside area.

Great food. Friendly and helpful staff. Good value for money.

Great pub, warm welcome from friendly staff, shown to a table which was perfect. It was a dull rainy Tuesday so we opted for the pie and a drink option for £15.00. Tasty, filling meal, perfectly presented, lovely selection of veg, creamy mash, tasty pie and lovely gravy. Lovely feel to the pub, highly recommend a visit here if you're in Arlesford.

Lovely rustic pub, nice chill atmosphere and good selection of food

Very quiet being a Monday but some pubs were closed. Food was very good. Reasonable in cost and service was good.

Mixed views really with no great faults but not raving about it either. As a positive this appears to be the only pub locally that does food on Tuesdays now. My Tuesday pie special was great. The plant burger my wife had lacked any imagination. As it was for a veggie a salad garnish would have been nice. Just had chips with it something I always find disappointing with any burger meal. Add peas or salad, and make the plate look properly used. Staff were really friendly and it is an oldie worldly setting. Would go back but if eating in the area again on a different day of week, will try somewhere different to compare what's available. Four main meals at lunchtime with one beer and three waters was £61.

Just stopped in for a quick drink with my daughter and grandaughters. What a cracking little pub. Barman was friendly and drinks reasonably priced. Nice courtyard seating area out the back.

My food was overcooked and therefore not very nice. Not in a hurry to return

Just what we needed, lovely airy welcoming pub, friendly attentive staff, great food, lovely atmosphere. Perfect. bacon jelly! & love dogs!

Good selection of beers, friendly helpful staff and top class food. What more could you ask for.

Beautifully presented. Lovely and fresh. Outstanding service from to lovely ladies, and a chef with a sense of humour who cooks the most delicious fresh food. Lots gluten free too including the very gooey fudge brownie

Best EVER pub meal for 3 very different eaters. Clean n friendly. Ploughman's, ham n chips and steak n ale pie. Best chocolate browse ever had. And my daughter is an expert lol We were blown away x!x

Stopped off for a meal, superb food, excellent service in a lovely country pub. Highly recommend.

Had a terrible meal, and when asked to speak to the chef, i was met with a incredibly disrespectful and rude young man, i think his name was Smithy. After asking him where the lamb sauce was for my meal, he proceeded to tell me to 'bend over and i'll show ya'. horrified to say the least. Wont be revisiting

Very pleasant chickie pie (sadly not on their pie-night rate) but very welcome and a good visit all round

Always nice to visit for drinks or food. Friendly staff reasonable prices and lovely menu.

Lovely food and nice atmosphere.

The staff are very friendly and the food is amazing

Great experience here with my family. Good selection of beers & ales with traditional English pub food. The fish & chips were exactly what I needed after a cold walk. We’ll visit again.