The Badgers' Wood in Basingstoke and Deane

Lovely little local pub. Very family-friendly with great food. Very friendly staff and good wine. All in all, maybe small, but it's perfectly formed

Warm welcome, great food and wine. Very good value. Has only just recently reopened; deserves to be supported. Dog also enjoyed her treats.

Had a takeaway. Whilst waiting for meal noted the state of the eating area- filthy reused disposable table cloths, food all over the floor . No one had cleared up in an age, apparent by the state of the whole area and it was not busy.This should of given me a warning! Bahajs were dripping in fat, what chicken in the Korai ! As for for the pilaf rice….neon green bits in it and so over cooked! And it smelled awful. 80% ended up in the recycling bin. Waste of time and money- very disappointed and absolutely not recommended

Excellent Indian selection, good quality at a very good price. Very friendly atmosphere and service. Volume of dishes exceeded our expectations and unfortunately we left some food. Easy to find the pub and easy parking. This is a golden nugget of a pub and we will definitely visit again. Thank you.

Had a great time, great atmosphere. Lovely bar staff and great food. Love coming here to play pool. A nice lovely area and also has a really nice outdoor area. Lovely pub.

A large group of us from work (23) went to the Badgers Wood for a curry end-July ‘22. The food was delicious, freshly cooked and the team were really friendly and helpful. Everyone in my team said how good the food was; tasty and plenty of it. The only reason I dropped one score was it took a very long time to serve us all. Given they knew it was large group, they should have been a little better organized, but they did apologise and said they’d messed up the ordering. I’ll certainly go back and if it’s in a large group will order ahead.

Had a Jubilee buffet and it was delicious. Food was excellent, atmosphere was excellent and the staff were really friendly. Would definitely recommend!

Recently went to the badgers and it’s a cozy pub with nice staff. My complaint would be the food took a while to come and overall the menu and drinks seem to be pretty expensive compared to most pubs. Overall this is a nice little pub.

Just walking the dog in the forest and thought I’d stop for a wine and a bite to eat. The bar staff were very friendly and I asked for the menu. Good choice of food but their speciality is Indian. I had the chicken tikka wrap which was lovely.

Visiting family in the area and spent most nights in the beer garden/pub. The bar staff were friendly and attentive and although they didn’t stock irn bru they bought some in for our next nights visit. The Indian sharing platter we had was excellent in both value and taste. Will definitely be back.

The Badgers was open towards the end of a family walk in the area. We were made very welcome, loads of space in the garden, great beers on tap and excellent service from the team. Apparently under new management recently, but we are tempted to do a return visit for food!. Thanks for looking after us with 2 granddaughters and a dog on the afternoon of the Euros finals!!

Great overall experience. Thought I would pop back in as there’s new management. I went down to watch the football with some mates which was a great experience. Lovely cosy local pub with multiple screens for the football, friendly staff and reasonable prices. After a few drinks I decided to order some cheesy chips from the pub menu which were great. As the evening progressed, I was still a little hungry so I decided to order some curry from the Indian inside the pub I had the chicken Kasundi. Absolutely great food, tasty and again reasonably priced especially for the quality of food. Certainly would return. A great overall experience in a cosy setting.

Such a lovely evening, the food was superb and beautifully presented. Highly recommend. Great service too.

What a gem - well done the Cumin Kitchen ! Popped in for a birthday meal yesterday eve, although the room setting was a bit stark, the food was a revelation.. crisp, .fluffy Bhajis, and the menu selection included regional specialties not seen before so we both had something different and were not disappointed - sensational layers of flavour, and so much we had a doggy bag to go ... will definitely be visiting again !

We visited the Badger's Wood for a meal, the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The Waiter (Sam I think) was very knowledgable and helpful with the menu, advising us to try more traditional dishes i.e. not your typical Madras, Balti etc. I had the 'Railway Curry(Lamb on the bone)' which was a delight! Very tasty not very spicy, Naan bread perfectly cooked, and prompt service. Lovely food and great staff.

We done Mags for bring the chef form the Do Drop Inn. The Badgers are serving great food especially the Sunday Lunch to die for. Good size portions and great quality. We never have room for pud. Next time will have to order the smaller meal to leave room. Oh it would nice if could you serve the gravy separately in a small jug, not all take a lot of gravy.

Had a lovely meal on Tuesday. 2 Fish and Chips and 2 Steak and Ale Pie with Wine, Coke and Lager. Looked good and tasted good.

Went for a walk round the woods and thought we’d give it a go! We both had a great Sunday lunch. I had chicken and my hubby had the pork. It was well presented, pork had great crackling and vege selection was great. I would defo recommend it. Dog friendly and so were the locals.

Cute, quaint village pub. A lovely pitstop for a bite to eat on a mild sunny afternoon. The food is great value for money and excellent quality. Dog friendly pub and welcoming locals, a refreshing break from the hussle and bussle of town pubs. Will be go back soon!

We done Keith for staying with the Baggers and now getting food back all be it with a smaller menu this time, but I'm sure that give time this will become more varied and as good as before.

Staff were friendly and beer was good. But a pub that advertises food outside and then doesn't serve, is a disappointment.

The pub is still a nice pub to go for a drink rather than food. With a selection of ales as well as guest ales it is a friendly and traditinal country pub.

We visited on Saturday 28th January 2017. Despite the many signs out side the pub saying "food served all day", there was no food available. According to the bar maid they haven't done food for over two months but haven't bothered changing the signs.

Used to be The New Inn, but the name clashed with a pub less than 2 miles away. 3 real ales, always in good condition. The usual (good) pub food. But........... Warning! The food portions are enormous! Consider sharing.

Had a delicious Sunday lunch. The only options were a choice of roasts, but that's fine if you realise first. Excellent service and comfortable feel. Definitely recommend.

Yo ciclo pasado de madera cada día en tejones el camino a casa desde el trabajo, pero aún tenía que ir. Siempre quería, así que cuando sus colegas sugirieron que fuimos para el almuerzo, yo estaba encantado de acompañarles.

6 de nosotros habíamos reservado una mesa aquí - local pero nunca había estado en el pub antes. En la primera impresión - oh no, larga cola en el bar para bebidas (gente esperando en el salón y bar). Es un pequeño pub, así que quizás la cola era más larga de lo que parecía. Muy amable camarera panameña a través de la cola al final y luego nos dimos cuenta de que estaba haciendo el trabajo de 3 personas. Sirve en ambos bares, tomando pedidos, mesas, teniendo pagos, limpiar las mesas y todo lo demás. Afortunadamente ella estaba siendo apoyado por un chef de calidad en la cocina. Nos dieron bebidas platos variados y pedimos desde el menú principal y ofertas especiales. La comida cuando llegamos (no parece tomarse demasiado tiempo dado 6 platos variados juntos) fue excepcional absolutamente ninguna queja. La señorita que sirve y el chef merecen una seria de pago, entregar un servicio de alto atractivo mientras claramente poco personal y bajo presión. Nota para el propietario - ser justos en el personal y los clientes, por favor, nuestra primera impresión no fue buena, pero su personal nos alegró el día!

One roast would feed two people quite comfortably in this place. It is also very good quality and cooked perfectly. The Good Old Boy was also spot on. A friendly, down to earth pub, just how they should be!

Always 3 good bitters on. Beware the size of the meals! A good village boozer, which has improved with the new landlord.

Excelente servicio de bar comida y gente amable. Un pub te hacen sentir bienvenido en si eres nuevo en la zona o de paso. Como dice una reseña que le muebles cansados de acuerdo. No me puedo quejar este pub en la calidad de los ingredientes para la comida ni la calidad de las cervezas!

Called in for Lunch on a Friday as had heard good things about the food. A proper drinkers pub, no frills but very friendly staff. Good range of beers on tap. Nice choice on the menu and really nice home cooked food. Very good portions, make sure you are hungry before you go. Dogs welcome.

Very good value for your money our second visit and again we could not finish it all " monster meal" of good quality, staff very welcoming good selection of beer and spirits the furniture could do with an upgrade getting a bit tatty. But all in all ok. We grade as very good because of the furniture

Food good but tired furnishings, Good selection Menu priced high considering the state of the place. Seats ripped, carpet distrusting décor needs attention / clean, good beer really, great staff. Come on Keith your customers deserve better.

We stopped here for the Sunday roast after reading a couple of reviews, we were not disappointed. This is a traditional pub, friendly bar staff, pool table, darts board... the works. The food was delicious, reasonably well priced and good portion sizes. Lovely garden around the side to soak up the sunshine as well!

My local although quite a distance for me to walk to but, well worth it. Do not expect bells and whistles, it is a traditional boozer with a wooden floor, a well kept Pool Table, a Dart Board and a big telly (no Sky or BT) in the Bar. The lounge has low level tables and seats and not much else. It will be full of locals and in the Bar there might be lots of Dogs, don't like that idea? Don't come and moan about it. HOWEVER, what sets this pub apart is not just the good choice of traditional Real Ales, Lagers and Ciders, or the live bands every Saturday, it is the FOOD which is nigh on Gastropub quality. I have absolutely no doubt given a bigger kitchen and own staff could produce Michelin quality if he wanted too. I would consider it a varied menu and at a good price compared locally, especially as you get MAHOOSIVE portions. If you want one his fabulous Roasts, make sure you wake up and have your breakfasts early on the Sunday morning, say around 6am as these bad boys will fill every corner of your belly. Its back on the map for sure and I don't really want to spread the word as I don't want to share.......

The pub is just too small to have a band. Packed shoulder to and there was only 30-40 people in the room!!!

Local pub with a standard 'Pub Food" menu and a special's board. Food was excellent and service was friendly and quick.

This is a nice country pub where you can also get a meal and the Sunday roast is a must and you don't leave feeling empty.Most Saturday nights you can catch a bit of live music

Excellent freshly cooked food, good sized portion and cooked quickly. Served by a young barmaid who was very friendly and genuinely pleased to be working there.

Had fish and chips here. Massive plate full, but unfortunately my fish had a very strong smell of ammonia. I suspect it was quite a long way from being fresh. I also ordered a sparkling mineral water which came as a pint and again had a weird smell, this time of bleach. That's usually from the draught dispenser not been flushed through properly after cleaning. I've never been served sparkling mineral water from draught so I'm not sure what was going on there. Asked for desserts but there were none available as they had run out, just a selection of ice cream flavours. Sorry will definitely not be back. We have eaten in The Wellington Arms in Baughurst many times and it's always fabulous albeit significantly more expensive. Save up and go there. Chose this on the strength of previous reviews but they were not accurate based on this experience. There is a lot of choice on the menu but they would be far better off reducing the menu drastically and concentrating on doing a few things well and fresh.

Visited for Sunday lunch Early November 2015. First impressions were of a tired suburban pub in need of TLC - BUT the food was fantastic, as was the welcome. The roast dinner was "just like yer mum used to make" - plentiful and tasty with some up-market touches and even a good amount of garlic in the gravy. We had 3 different roast meats and ALL were tender, fresh and plentiful. Given some investment this shabby old pub would be a real gem. Highly recommended, but don't expect posh surroundings - just wonderful food and good beer.

I had heard that the traditional pub that was already a great place to drink beer was doing food, so I went to investigate (4 times so far).The food is excellent. It covers a wide range of baguettes and snacks, through to full 'pub grub' type meals and tops it off with a great 'Specials' board. I couldn't finish the 2 plates of Sunday lunch that I was served as one serving, but I wanted to so badly. Everything was just so tasty and perfectly cooked. Needless to say it gets busy, so book ahead to avoid disappointment.

Or a spare tummy to fill. Kevin realy performs in the kitchen & you won't ever leave dissatisfied or hungry. Love it & can't get enough

The Badgers' was never known for its food until recently, I'd heard good things so gave it a try. A modest and attractive menu with regularly changing specials, the food is well presented and extremely tasty, nice position sizes mean good value for money. The only thing that let's it down is the setting which has been run-down for some time. Not unpleasant, but in need of modernization. Doesn't detract too much from the overall experience. Thursdays quiz at 8pm is always good

I took my family for a Sunday lunch everyone enjoyed it including my 1 year old daughter (high chair provided my pud)The best roast dinner you can get! Simply divine Be careful you might not have much room for pudding Large portions, excellent value for money Defiantly will be returning Lovely friendly staff You won't be disappointed

Friendly atmosphere. Good beer and wine. A varied menu ,with always an interesting specials board. The Sunday lunches are superb!!!!!

I visited this pub after reviewing all the reviews for Tadley on Tripadvisor. I certainly wasn't disappointed. The menu selection is fairly extensive for traditional English pub grub and the surrounds are certainly a traditional basic pub of old.I had the whitebait which you don't see very often and I thought it was only coming with salad and crusty bread but there was also a lovely portion of chips. My friend had the gammon which was massive.Excellent portions of very well presented English food.

I have been eating at the Badgers before the chef, Kevin, had started there. And when I say it was a disappointed, it really was, the atmosphere was dead and it looked like most of the people were too. When I found out a new chef had started I thought me and my daughter should try it out, and we go nearly every week! Not only have I heard what conditions Kevin has to work in from a friend that used to work there, but he also wworks on his own, and only has a kitchen porter to help him! This man is clearly wasted at this pub but then again he has done it wonders! I hope him all the best in the future and hope he finds a suitable placement soon, best wishes.

Great pub of the old school.. The party nights attract all sorts of people and a jolly night is had by all. A good mix of real ales as well as the usual lager and Guiness there is a drink for all tastes. The beer garden is surprisingly peaceful despite being close to the road . There is plenty of parking so no problems there either.. Go along, you will not be disappointed..

Transformed the place with a fantastic menu, quality home cooked food! Kevin the chef, has a great reputation in the area and has done wonders for The Badgers Wood !

Great dog friendly pub, great food, huge portions , good menu to choose from. well worth a visit. Only problem, seating can be an issue, locals in for a drink, who are not eating, occupy most of the tables.

Went to The Badgers for Sunday lunch and was very surprised by the portions(big).My wife and I went after hearing from friend how good the food and portions were and weren't disappointed.The service is very friendly

Fantastic food, but not the best environment to eat. Huge portions and very tasty.One of the last few remaining drinking pubs, but seating to eat can be a problem when busy. Pub grub at its best !Pity about the locals & their dogs !

Ate here last night after helping a friend move house.... I was told the portions were generous, I was not disappointed Both of our meals were well cooked, well presented, well good value for money and well large.No boil in the bag pre cooked bought in stuff here.If you decide to visit BE HUNGRY!But bear in mind the kitchen does close early eveningsWould I go again? ..... Yes absolutely .

Very good selection from the menu plus the choice of a specials board. Great food will recommend highly

After hearing for months about how good the sunday roasts were we decided to try it yesterday!Finding it hard to decide on beef or lamb we were given the choice of both. Both meats were cooked to perfection, plenty of fresh vegatables and cauliflower cheese to die for.After an hour we managed to share the tiramisu desert again absolutely delicious !!!!Cant wait til next Sunday (although they do food in the week) it is advisable to book but serve sunday roasts up to 7 pm.

We recently visited the Badgers Wood pub for a Saturday night meal as we had good reports. It was a typical pub atmosphere rather than a pure restaurant.However what it lacked in ambience it mad up for in quantity. We have never experienced meals so large. if you like big meals this is the place. The food was also well prepared and cooked.We were introduced to the chef Kevin afterwards which topped off a pleasant evening.

Stumbled across here today when on the way to another pub.... Welcoming blackboard outside with menu etc..left side of the pub a bit of a standard bar, right side a small lounge... Don't be put off...! Daily menu available of various roasts for a Sunday including vegetarian option. Massive portions of very well cooked food... Squeezed in a dessert - bread and butter pudding - stunning!Superb service, great value highly recommended...!

Popped in here for a spot of lunch on a Friday when visiting the village. Although the pub wasn't busy the food was fantastic, even the tartar sauce was handmade. The portions were enormous and I could not finish my meal. The strange left side/right side aspect of the pub was a bit odd but overall enjoyed our meal out.

Went round to the Badgers for Sunday lunch and the food was fantastic. Quality, taste and portions were all top notch and the dessert was awesome. You will not be disappointed! Very friendly pub, not to be missed,