Nook And Cranny Restaurant & Bar in Fareham

Had a fantastic cheese Risotto and garlic bread and chips, service was quick and it was good value. Would recommend the nook and cranny.

Thank you Nook and Cranny for all your help to make husbands special birthday events so good. Nothing was too much trouble, food was fab especially the risotto and fish dishes. The staff went out of their way to look after a lot of us. Can’t recommend them highly enough for any group lunches or dinners. Perfect birthday venue Thank you all.

Booked for a Wednesday evening not realising it was fixed price menu day. It didn't matter because the quality and selection of food options were excellent. The restaurant was busy with happy diners and all the staff were attentive, friendly and super efficient. There is a lovely feel to this place sadly missing in most 'chains'. It reminded us so much of our time living in France. There is also a good selection of well priced wines. Really enjoyed our evening.

Found this lovely little restaurant/bar whilst on a sponsored walk. We only wanted a couple of drinks. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The Sunday roasts looked amazing - we will definitely go back to try them x

Long time since last visit, obviously new management since the last time. As it was a Wednesday there was a special menu of four courses at what seems excellent value. We were not disappointed, it is most excellent value . The food is nicely presented and is of good quality. There is a good selection of options (4) for each of the starter, main and dessert. There is also a cheese course. Staff are courteous, attentive and polite. The atmosphere was good even though it was very busy. Every thing flows well and seems to be a “well oiled machine”. Both food and drinks are very keenly priced and is exceptionally good value. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend the Nook & Cranny to anyone.

We visited this restaurant for dinner ( the Wednesday night special at £25 a head). We were checking it out with a view to booking for a special occasion later in the year but unfortunately we were disappointed. On the face of it the menu is good value with a choice of 4 starters and mains. The starters were good ( one mushroom pâté and one goat cheese roulade) and were the best aspects of the meal. On to the mains~ the hake and veg were over cooked but the accompanying dressing and potatoes were nice, the other main was risotto which was lacking in flavour and must have been plated for a few minutes as the Parmesan shavings had melted into a semi solid mass ( not eaten). The shared cheese board ( 3 small pieces of cheese with 4 crackers) is a nice touch but the crackers were stale. By the time we got to desserts we were so hot and uncomfortable that we were eager to leave. There is no air con or fans and it was a warm evening. Apparently we could have sat outside but as we wanted to test the restaurant for the future this would not have worked for us. When the bill arrived it was wrong with extra drinks added but this was quickly rectified. The staff were impressive. They were pleasant and did a good job ~ definitely a positive.

We had excellent meal in this little country restaurant. A friendly welcome and excellent service. We chose the tian of crab with salad as a starter which was excellent. The muscle ,prawn and leek risotto was really delicious. The deserts were good as well.

This is a great venue situated in the heart of a peaceful village. The menu is interesting and the food excellent. The staff are helpful and professional. Our party was well organised and we all agreed that The Nook is the best place to eat in the area. I’m can highly recommend this restaurant.

I’m currently on holiday at the Solent Breezes holiday park so have been looking for a place local for lunch, dinner and drinks. I’ve found the perfect place literally a mile down the road. Bonus that it’s dog friendly. This little place is so quaint with an amazing selection of food and drinks. We have visited nearly every day and there’s still so much to try. Last night there was a 4 course set menu at such an amazing price of £25, I actually couldn’t believe the standard of the food!! I couldn’t wait to go again today for lunch…Ive also heard the Roast Dinner on Sunday is top notch so hopefully get a chance to try that. The Nook will be very missed. There really is no need to go anywhere else if staying nearby.

Fantastic meal with friends. Food was lovely and service couldn't be faulted. Only disappointment was the owner sat at a table with their laptop felt like they were keeping a watch on the staff and customers whilst counting their takings - very off putting. Also their dog loudly barking when anyone came in or moved, not great when you are dining.

Three of us went for lunch at the Nook yesterday and I have to say, I can’t fault it! Five star service and food and a great atmosphere. I will be going back to this gem

First time for dinner at the Nook and Cranny, albeit we have lived local for many years. The Restaurant offers a Wednesday set Menu at £25.00 a head, with a 4 course selection menu. My wife and I were very impressed with the quality of the food we ordered. The a la carte menu was also very eye-catching and affordable, with drinks and wines at reasonable prices. The Decor was pleasant as were the staff, who were warming and friendly. Our waiter joked that my choice of dessert (vanilla rice pudding) should be re-named school dinner rice. It was delicious. We will return with friends no doubt very shortly, It is an ideal summer venue, in the coastal heart of the lovely Hampshire countryside. Thank you Nook and Cranny, we will be seeing you again in the very near future.

Went to the Nook & Cranny for dinner with my wife and wow what a wonderful experience the food was amazing and the atmosphere was quaint with a touch of class. The staff were very friendly and helpful and a credit to the owners. We was visiting my family in the area from Kent so we can’t go there often but I can definitely recommend it and when I’m in the area again I will visit this lovely little gem of a restaurant/bar

Popped in Sat 16th Feb after a hike around the beach, great welcome, given a great table, ordred drinks, told to sut down and they were bought over, asked for lunch menu, afain bought over, went for penini's (Recommend the Sooked Salmon and Guacamole, Amazing) said it came with sakad and chips, well it certainly did, great portion fantastic quantity and for £9.95. It wasn't busy and so nice to have a conversation and not have to shout, soft music in the background, No sky sports, no mtv, a " PROPER PUB", Yes I am over 60 so it was perfect. Thanks all, will be back .

Food was really nice and the service was really good, unpretentious dining at its best. Will definitely return and would recommend to anyone in the area.

An excellent place tucked away in a small village. Great food really good value and superb service. Difficult to fault. Would highly recommend.

We used to eat here regularly in the distant past but have only been back a couple of times since it changes ownership. We had a lovely meal each time we visited, the restaurant has more of an upbeat atmosphere these days and that works well. The only issue is that it is a long way from public transport.

We had an excellent meal at this restaurant on December 6th 2023. The staff were very friendly and the food excellent. I had the leak & cheese filo parcel which was delicious! Followed by the turkey, the meat was perfectly cooked, moist and good portion. It came with the best roast potatoes (not a hint of any veg in supermarket bags here!!) yummy stuffing, sausage and a delicious mix of veg including perfectly cooked sprouts. Plus an excellent gravy, no dribble of ju here but just the right amount! I chose the Xmas pudding which once again was the the right portion ( not a great lump!) I would certainly recommend this restaurant to family & friends and it’s dog friendly too! If there was one tiny weeny thing , one friend would have liked a chocolate or something with coffee! Huge compliments to your chef.

Abgelegenes, familiäres Restaurant mit sehr leckerem Essen. Das Hotel ist nicht einfach zu finden und etwas abgelegen, aber hervorragendes Essen mit sehr freundlichem Service.

Have been meaning to write a review for this fantastic, local and independently run restaurant for ages! Sunday lunches Have eaten these on many occasions here. Well priced, excellent food and fantastic, friendly & attentive service. Always a choice of roast too! Christmas Day Eaten here with the family for the past two years. A truly fantastic, stress free experience each time. Full Christmas menu & a speciality, complimentary buffet-style cheese table to die for! Table is booked for one (your) sitting only, so no rushing along to get you out like most places. Wednesday night is Dining night Dine here every 5/6 weeks for the £25 4-course meal. Fantastic value for money and the food is always tasty and freshly cooked. 3 or 4 choices for each course. A thoroughly enjoyable night out with a partner or friends. Pre-Christmas Party Menu. The members of my 14 piece swing / big band enjoyed the pre-Christmas meal SO much last year, we’re going back again this year. Booked for 40 people maybe d-week in December. Full menu, several choices per course and reasonably priced with a full bar. Welcome, food & service is always excellent whether going for a snack, Sunday roast, evening dinner (Weds is brilliant), Christmas Party menu or the Full Christmas Day experience. Love the place 👌

Disappointing food. Having eaten here last year and had a good meal we were looking forward to a repeat performance. Sadly the main courses were so bad we hardly ate any of it. We enjoyed the bread and oil (although the olives were hard and tasteless) and the goats cheese and beetroot stack was fine. We then had chicken in a cream and mushroom sauce which came out in a sort of brown gravy with dauphinoise potato which was overcooked and overfull of nutmeg. The chicken was dry and clearly not freshly cooked. The other main was a tomato and basil risotto. It came without the basil and the manger offered to get some basil but by then the tasteless nature had put us both off. Strangely the manager did come and talk to us and was very nice and said she would talk to the kitchen but there was no question of offering any discount or maybe a pudding to cheer us! We are sad to make this review and it is our first bad one ever but the evening was spoilt. We are still hungry and whilst the cost of the food was reasonable it was not cheap. We hope that this review will help to improve things.

We love the Nook and Cranny and it's perfect for a family meal, I can highly recommend their Sunday lunch the food and service was as usual fantastic.

6 of my friends and I had a fantastic meal on the Wednesday Special 4 course menu for £25. None of us found fault with anything. Home made food spot on and delicious, good service, friendly staff. I highly recommend and will visit again!

Last visited May 2022 we were happy then and tonight didn't disappoint either. Special menu 4 courses for £25 and very generous portions. We will not leave it so long to visit again. Sorry we missed you Jonty and happy to hear your still working with Deborah, hopefully see you next time 😊👍

Absolutely gorgeous food, extremely attentive staff. Lovely atmosphere. Highly recommend.If I'm this way again I would definitely come again. Only negative is its not open everyday.

Lovely relaxing lunch on a hot day. Fabulous crab sandwiches coupled with a decent bottle of wine in the quiet Hampshire countryside. Will definitely be back.

We are very lucky to have this restaurant a very short distance from us. The menu is varied and food freshly cooked and delicious. We were so fed up with pub grub so I think we may become regulars. Also, for us, it's brilliant as...

Have been meaning to visit for a while, and menu more amenable now that it has been taken over. Fabulous restaurant, excellent food and service. Would recommend 100%. Thanks

Thank you to the whole team at The Nook and Cranny Restaurant for such a wonderful valentines meal on Tuesday evening. We both really enjoyed our evening with you all in a very relaxed atmosphere. Lovely meal and would strongly recommend it to anyone.

Wednesday Specials Night, excellent value for money and certainly didn't disappoint. Main course of plaice was superb, lovely atmosphere with very attentive and polite staff. Thoroughly recommend.

I attempted to book this restaurant for my birthday on 14th January. Initially I made a booking on the web site but got no response. I then telephoned 3 times leaving a message once. The phone was not answered and my message not responded to....

Last minute cancellation got us a table, how lucky we were. First year on our own with grown up kids elsewhere so were hoping for a great experience. We had a brilliant time, we ordered different starters with a view to sharing but they were...

We have paid for a fair few Christmas lunches over the years but I have to say that this was my favourite. We went as a family group of 8 and all of us had a great time. The starters we went for were rillettes...

Ordered a scollop starter which was fine, but dressed only with a few florentine salad leaves. Prawn salmon and crab salad….again a plate of florentine leaves, a small amount of tomato and cucumber, slither of onion, 4 prawns, a strange heap of brown substance which...

Mum had a 80 birthday lunch for a small group of family and friends . The food was lovely and well presented nothing was a problem. All staff were extremely helpful and friendly Thanks to all

We went on a Wednesday and didn't realise that was when they do a four course meal for £25, but it worked out well. I'm a coeliac, so must have gluten free food or it makes me really ill. The staff seemed to understand gluten...

Tried this local spot for lunch on Saturday 8th. Wish we hadn’t. I ordered an edamame and asparagus salad with definitely NOT ‘Parmesan shavings’ and red pepper dressing (was a starter, but ordered as a main). What could go wrong with such a simple salad!...

I came here with a friend on a Friday night and tbh, I wasn’t expecting a lot from the outside. But as soon as we got inside we were warmly welcomed and shown to our table. I was immediately impressed by the variety on the...

Literally a mile down the Lane this quirky little place delivers really good food. Possibly a little pricy however it was very tasty. Service was great….And so was the background music. Enjoyed and will be back. Lamb rump was amazing.

Family over from Sweden so together with other siblings Sunday lunch at the The Nook. Absolutely superb, roast lamb to die for and all other dishes excellent. Thoroughly recommend

This is quite simply the best restaurant in the area. The food is all cooked freshly to order using the finest ingredients. Fantastic food, atmosphere and service. The food is far better than any other venue locally

We have been here many times since the 1970s but probably first time with these new owners? It was my birthday so a bit of a special occasion. It was very hot in the restaurant but not their fault. It was busy and buzzy for...

We treat ourselves to lunch out every week and like to try different venues, we tend to favour country pubs. We keep coming back to the Nook and Cranny because it is far superior to anywhere else and believe me, we've tried lots of different...

This was our 1st time here. Right from the start to finish we were greeted with a smile and nothing seemed to be a problem. We had even got the dates wrong and that wasn't a problem either. The service was attentive despite being busy....

Fine dining at its best! I have mussels for main, ham hock for starter and frangipan for desert, washed down with cider. Really really enjoyed the food and the place.

Very friendly restaurant in lovely setting with the best waitresses ever experienced. Our waitress was so charming and chic. Fabulous food and service We will be back !

We decided to give this place a go after some friends gave a recommendation and we were not disappointed. We were looked after by Shannon and Jonty who were both great - friendly, efficient and so pleasant. All of our starters were really good including...

Greeted at the door by very friendly team members and the friendliness continued all evening with cheeky banter. Our meal was excellent a couple of hiccups but all resolved professionally. The team are all young and enthusiastic and genuinely want to please nothing was too...

Whether it’s for coffee and cake, a sandwich, just a drink or a slap up meal, the Nook hits the mark. So nice to find a quality independent venue in an area plagued by the usual chain delivery of grotty glasses, grotty ping cuisine or...

Service was very slow , we waited 25 minutes to have our order taken and that was only after we went to the bar to ask for someone to come over. Throughout the whole meal it felt like a fight to get someone’s attention. Food...

We chose the Nook and Cranny to have our Golden Wedding Lunch for our family and friends. Debbie, Anthony and the team could not have been more helpful and accommodating in meeting our needs. The menu choices were excellent and the service from the team...

Known about this place for many years but had never been in for a meal. So we chose the special Wednesday 4 course deal and were not disappointed. The meals were well presented and good value. Maybe our mains were both “under seasoned” but that’s...

Lovely, friendly restaurant ! Slightly off the beaten track in Hook village between Titchfield and Warsash. Food and service first class, I doubt I’ve had a better steak - the scallops starter and salted caramel tart were equally good. We’ll be back - with friends...

True hidden gem, the food here is outstanding, the staff are friendly, attentive and always accommodating. Lovely decor and a relaxed atmosphere make this place our go to restaurant if you like great food it's a must visit.

A real gem of a restaurant tucked away but still easy to find! We were a party of 5 for dinner with friends. lovely fresh home cooked food in a relaxing and welcoming environment. All the meals arrived at the same time, all piping hot!...

Fantastic night, an awesome welcome, great entertainment, and a really superb buffet. It was beautiful spread, all fresh food, fantastic selection with not a doughy sausage roll in sight!! These guys worked so hard to put on a really memorable party! Loved every minute. A...

Excellent food at realistic prices with good service. A comprehensive menu with good seafood choices.

Visited for the Christmas lunch and was suitably impressed. All courses were excellent and a first class Turkey dinner. None of our party had any complaints and clear plates all round. A big thanks to Deborah and her team

Excellent Christmas lunch with superb service from Deborah and her team - Anthony in the kitchen again served up trumps

Have been many times and the Nook never fails to please. Welcoming, warm, friendly, relaxed, in fact everything you would want a lovely country venue to be. The hosts are the best, the food is fresh, fab and fantastic and the ambience is second to...

Amazing food and service great value for money friendly and inviting atmosphere Definitely recommend a visit will go again many more times - Brilliant

So nice to visit here with friends on a Wednesday night . 4 course meal for just £22 You can’t get better value than that The girls here are so lovely and welcoming The place was packed which shows how popular it is

Have often passed this restaurant but didn’t venture inside until earlier this year. Visited again earlier this week. It is an almost unique Restaurant placed in a very small Village put on both occasions it was very busy and had a great atmosphere. The menu...

Efficient, friendly service but food not up to standard we have previously experienced here. One of us had the Sunday roast pork which was ok, but the vegetarian option of veggie sausage roast was not ok. Yorkshire’s were hard, vegetables were mushy and not much...

Finally we have experienced the wonderful service here, having heard about it for so long. We did a short walk in order to call by for coffee and cake. Extremely attentive and smiley waitresses and lovely atmosphere outside. We will return.

This is a regular haunt of ours, for drinks and food all which never fails to disappoint. We came for the Wednesday 4 courses in a packed restaurant which had a great atmosphere. Service was very friendly, attentive and respectful. It’s wonderful to see this...

Had dinner with the children early on a Friday evening. Staff were friendly and service was good. The restaurant was bigger than it looks from the outside and it has a nice ambience. We thought the food was very good and will definitely return.

Excellent meal with friendly staff and customers! A little pricey for a regular haunt but will be visiting again for special occasions.

Fantastic country pub. Great selection of spirits, wines, beers and soft drinks. The scallops were excellent and the fillet steak was exceptional.

We visit this lovely restaurant / bar many times and we absolutely love it. We had a fabulous family birthday meal for 5 of us on 4th June, Beef Fillets and Smoked Haddock Fishcakes were selected and I have to say all of the meals...