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Nº 196 in 422 in Winchester
Nº 50 of 108 British in Winchester
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Quite disappointing. Staff friendly and attentive, but lots of repetition of different members coming and asking the same questions. Had to wait for a table despite a reservation. Staff apologetic, which was fine. Menu wise, no Wellington. Ordered some other dishes, two of which had rosemary fries. Five minutes later was told they had run out and only had fat chips. Food when it arrived was fine. Then dessert menu came. I ordered a fudge and chocolate dessert, only to then be told that wasn't available either. I didn't like any of the other few desserts left on the menu, so went without. The menu wasn't extensive, so to have several items out of stock by mid afternoon have put me off making the 45min trip there again.
David A . 2024-12-15
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The most amazing Camembert, beautiful, silky, so full of flavour! Nothing will compare to the Camembert here, the bread is amazing and crunchy on the outside beautifully soft on the inside. I would come back just for the Camembert alone but the staff, atmosphere, regulars and food are second to none. Beyond worth the money ❤️
Zara D . 2024-12-06
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We were travelling from France on 2nd Dec and wanted to break up our journey home. We found The Bush Inn in Ovington through social media on UK pub stopovers for Motorhomes. We knew we wouldnt get there till around 7.30 and had booked a table to eat and stay in there parking area for the night. There was a hold up on the motorway and Jenna and the chef very kindly organised food for us after a few phone calls. We enjoyed very tasty food when we arrived of good quality with a lovely bottle of wine. They couldn’t do enough for us and we would definitely visit again when in the area. They are very dog friendly and very welcoming. The parking area for the Motorhome was level so no ramps required. We woke the next morning and had a magical walk along the river Itchen alongside the Bush inn, the bird life and setting was truly special. Highly recommend. Well done The Bush Inn 😊 🐶
staylor62 . 2024-12-03
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An outstandingly delicious lunch with attentive service. The best food I’ve had in a long time. Charming venue with crackling wood fire. Perfect - no complaints.
LooneyLoones . 2024-11-23
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Both myself and my husband went to the bush on the 19th this month for what we thought would be a lovely lunch. Waited a long time for the food which we had to eat because we were hunger it was cold and very small portions for the money when we complained we were given 10.00 off a meal that cost 70.00 . Will Never Go again it’s an insult to serve such food at that price and cold.
Esther L . 2024-11-21
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Returned after 50 years. Nostalgic visit to this place after around 50 years. Came with my parents when I was very young, but remembered the tranquility beside the river. This evening, Jenna, a lovely south African lady served me steak pie followed by sticky toffee pudding. It was just lovely. Nice 😎
Colin F . 2024-09-03
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Food was five star Staff really friendly and professional The place was full up Staff worked so hard The puddings delicious
Miranda . 2024-08-25
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Charming traditional English pub and setting. Our food was excellent, probably the best steak pie I've ever had. Staff were friendly and service was superb. We will be returning soon!
Ian D . 2024-07-27
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A beautiful, old pub in the midst of the Hampshire countryside, with wonderful walks nearby. It has a cosy, welcoming ambience with very friendly staff. For many years, the food was outstanding. Sadly, it is now so-so quality at high prices. For example, my burger at £17.50 was over cooked and dry, the bacon full of tough sinew so virtually inedible. My friend’s chicken sandwich was over £12 but had hardly any chicken.
Linda C . 2024-07-23
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Feeling hungry on our way home from a day out, my wife did a quick google search for pubs and came up with The Bush. A quick phone call to see if they had a table spare and we reset the sat nav to get us there double quick. The Bush is a quintessential English pub, hidden away in the stunning Hampshire countryside. Walking through the doors we were delighted to see that the owners obviously value the charm and character of pubs of old. This place instantly feels cosy, homely and welcoming. The kind of place you're reluctant to leave! The service was outstanding. Attentive, polite and genuine without being overbearing. The food was freshly prepared, served in good time and delicious. I will happily take a detour to go back to The Bush and will be recommending it to all my friends.
Richard F . 2024-07-13
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Lunch was absolutely delicious and the service was friendly and delightful. We both chose from the specials, I had trout and my friend had chicken supreme. There was a bit of a wait for the food, but the lovely waitress actually came and said that the chef had asked her to tell us that it would be ready in 8 minutes!! Well, I can honestly say that it was worth the wait. Perfectly cooked fish and chicken, we both agreed that it was truly delicious and very good value. I am looking forward to going back.
Pollilop . 2024-06-02
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My partner suprised me with a trip here for sunday lunch but have to say it wasnt as amazing as id have hoped, the staff were very friendly and helpful and the ambiance was glorious ! my roast dinner was very small not a lot on the plate at all tbh, the yorkshire pudding was very over cooked, i had to ask on 6 occasions for extra gravy as it was in a tiny tiny little jug, my partner had the mixed roast (beef, chicken and pork) there was more fat than meat on the beef and the chicken was the smallest chicken drumstick you ever did see no actual chicken meat, there was also a charge for extra stuffing (which we didnt get anyway) i really was expecting something better as we heard great reviews about this place and i was really excited to be going but unfortunately it wasnt as expected - but we did have a nice walk around the grounds by the river. Would i come back here ?? Probably not, its quite a drive from basingstoke and would have to be so much better than that to make the journey again. Thank you for fitting us in at short notice and great service.
Debbie77 . 2024-05-07
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We've not been to The Bush for a few years but were in the area one Saturday Evening. I called to book a table for 8pm but was bizarrely told that wasn't possible but 7pm was OK - as if we would have eaten up and left in one hour! When we arrived there were just three tables taken and by the time we left just two. For a Saturday night alarm bells were ringing. Quite a few meals on the menu were not available. I opted for fish and chips and the fish was tasteless. The rest of the family were equally unimpressed and we left without dessert or a second drink.
davehH2284FX . 2024-03-11
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Excellent food in a cosy English pub. Food was of a high quality and felt truly freshly prepared and cooked. We have visited a number of times over the last few years and whilst a little out of the way but is definitely worth a visit. Friendly staff who were only too happy to help.
mathew c . 2024-02-25
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What a great place to go after a walk along the river.🐟💧🦆🦢 The Bush Inn - You are welcomed by the old beams, quirky rooms and something a little bit different in terms of the shapes, style and the oldness of the building. The pub inside hasn’t been spoilt by the over painting or the removal of the historic value of the interior of the past. We were blown away by the validation of the people of the past still being included in the present day of the pub. So many pubs have lost this! You could easily imagine seeing the villagers of the past sitting at the bar and chatting together whilst enjoying a drink. We were welcomed in by the friendly staff and took to a table by the window- radiator on and cosy , the fire was lit, in the smaller room however people were enjoying this already; we hopefully, will get to sit there another time. Can’t beat the feeling of an open wood fire.🔥 We were left for a few minutes to get settled and then waitress brought over the menus for us to look at. What a selection of food to eat- we liked the option of the nibbles we could order instead of a starter, however we ordered nibbles and a starter because we were excited by the different options to try, and we shared this between us and our friend. This was not a disappointment, we loved especially the lightness of these dishes and the way it was presented. Once finished we then waited for about 30 mins for our mains to come . We had an apology from the lovey manager as she said there would be a slight delay, but we didn’t mind as we would rather it was cooked with care and enthusiasm rather than a stressed out chef, Thank you for telling us, nothing worse than a long wait without the communication. 👍 The wait was worth it, delicious steak pie and gravy,the steak and chips just melted away in your mouth, the curry was delicious and not too hot, a lovely addition to the menu. Yummy 😋 We didn’t have pudding as we were stuffed after our main , so we will try thoes next time. Can’t wait. We asked for the bill and were offered a quality chocolate out of a posh box, to send us on our way. 😁 We felt cared for, looked after and overall had a good experience. 🤩 The Bush Inn wasn’t packed but had enough people in to spread the atmosphere of the people that were chatting, certainly reminded us of the past, an unspoilt pub that with ongoing support from locals and visiting tourists as the year goes forward ,we are sure will help keep this special place alive and the pub will go from strength to strength. Thank you for a lovely visit- we will be booking again. 🤓😎 Cheers T and D A final note, the garden at the moment is in winter mode, however in the Spring and Summer, the view and atmosphere of being next to the river will draw you in for a packet of crisp and a pint of your favourite drink and if you got enough time - have a meal! 🍽️ Wishing the team there lots of luck with the year ahead. 🤞
Trish W . 2024-02-24
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We said never again after last time but circumstances prevailed and we ended up here again . What a total disaster but at least the radiators were on , fire just a pile of dead ashes of course and about one degree above freezing as usual .First to arrive but taken through to Siberia back of the last room away from any warmth , dead daffodils in vase with no water , then gradually filled up with extremely noisy families ,parents even louder than kids talking at decibel levels that made it difficult to chat , service slower than slow as usual and food was just about edible Luke warm and at least an hour wait for main course. If it was my husband and me we would have walked out to start with but awkward with our friends who didn’t want to make a fuss .Think it’s busy because of location but sadly and badly run . Never again .
robin084 . 2024-02-19
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We went for a pre Christmas family get together on a Thursday night. The food and service was excellent and we had a lovely time. My duck was cooked perfectly and we all enjoyed our meals.
Geoff S . 2023-12-14
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My Mum asked for a cosy pub with a good menu for her birthday lunch and The Bush Inn didn't disappoint. Food absolutely amazing. Everything, esp soufflé, was Michelin star standard. The manager, Adam, and his team were top notch. And the fire was blazing...what more could we ask for?
860dawn . 2023-11-17
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We have eaten there in the past but on this particular Sunday, the service was slow and roast was served almost cold and we weren't the only ones to say that in the area we were sitting. Has it put us off going back, yes for the time being but will give it another chance in time as that may have been a 'one off'
lhj125 . 2023-11-13
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We have been coming here over maybe twenty years, and there has been a lack of consistency. We are never quite sure what the food will be like. But we love eating in the garden in summer. The setting is lovely. On this visit at the beginning of October we took our Canadian family there for lunch. I can’t remember what we each had, but everyone seemed more than happy. I must praise the twice baked cheese soufflé! Love them. This was a hearty version with a rich bacony sauce. Gorgeous. Thank you Guy (the chef). Hope it’s still on the menu?
SusanR410 . 2023-11-05
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Lovely pub in a lovely spot. Staff were good. Ambience was good. Food unfortunately very hit and miss. Steak and Ale pies were good. Mushroom starters were mean and dried. Vegetarian option for main was a massive bowl of pasta with a tasteless sauce with almost zero vegetables (supposedly asparagus and broccoli) which unfortunately is a fairly usual cop out. We have visited many times over the last 30 years and suspect the pub relies on its location too much. The quality of the food needs some serious attention.
colinb28 . 2023-10-22
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Don’t know what’s happened to this place , we meet friends here three times a year , it used to be great but last few times and especially today , awful service and so freezing cold in there . It’s a lovely pub but no fires lit and no radiators on just felt cheerless . Service was so lacklustre and food mediocre as if no one could be bothered. Such a shame .
robin084 . 2023-10-21
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The food was lovely . Service terrible had to wait hour for food to come out . Ordered a beer . Came when the bill arrived . Not very impressed . Setting fabulous Need to pull it out back for Xmas
Monique V . 2023-10-08
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We were visiting friend in Farnham whilst on holiday from Vancouver Island.After great walk along the Itchen. We stopped for lunch and drinks at the Bush. Wonderful rural setting close to River with beer garden. The pub is what every visitor to Britain visualizes, Old with low ceilings and friendly.Our lunch was great and service good though we did wail a while for the food.Thank your for a delightfully memorable visit.
Andrew H . 2023-10-07
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Excellent. Best adjective to describe this eaterie. Cosy Pub with great customer service. Nice decor and feel to the establishment. Really tasty food attractively presented. Large Beer Garden in peaceful setting. NOTHING to fault.
Christopher B . 2023-10-04
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First time to the Bush and initial impressions was good. Lovely setting, warm welcome and plenty of diners even on a Monday lunchtime so glad we had booked! Menu was good, and the soufflé was very nice as was the steak pie. Good wine and ale selection and all at a reasonable price. We would return
chrismranger . 2023-10-02
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As I have been publicly accused of lying by this business's management in their response to my original review I am forced to repost. I would like to make clear that both this and my original review were an honest, factual account of my experience at this establishment. I am not lying. Three of the five dishes we consumed were among the worst dishes I have eaten in a British pub. The seasonal vegetables (pic attached) and the padrón peppers were unseasoned as per my original review. This is not a lie. The seasonal vegetables dish was also one of the worst meals I have been served anywhere. The business's response also implies that because we finished two of the three offending dishes and did not complain on the day this must mean we actually enjoyed our food. We finished two dishes because we were very hungry on arrival and the starters took a prolonged period to arrive despite the pub being nearly empty on a Saturday lunchtime. It was purely a reflection of our hunger and the length of time they took to arrive and not the incredibly poor quality of the food. I did not complain because I am English (a national character trait I suspect is highly advantageous to this business) and was with my elderly, disabled mother on her birthday weekend and did not want to upset her even more than her food had already done. I am intrigued what ill-advised, offensive response they may make to this review or whether - faultless from a public relations perspective - they will now publicly apologise to me for both our food and their original reply. Or, failing that, maintain a dignified silence.
Danny B . 2023-09-24
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We visited for Sunday lunch with our dog. Pros: the food and drinks were good! We had the cheese soufflé to start which was delicious, the roast beef for main (nice, and even the smaller portion was generous for the price) and a Creme brûlée....
ebarker03 . 2023-09-17
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Me and my friend were staying here overnight in our campervan. We didn't need to pay, we just had to stay for a meal. It was such a beautiful environment. The pub staff were very welcoming, and said we can use the toilets, and if...
Jemaflur . 2023-09-10
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Stopped over for the night in the camper van and had a amazing time. We did have an issue with one of our meals, but the staff were all so helpful in sorting it out. This is a truly beautiful pub in a stunning location...
Becki33L . 2023-09-10
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Called for drinks on a mid week evening and sat in the garden. The location is great and the service we had was of a high standard. Did not eat, but saw some lovely food being sent to other tables. Will return next time at...
JWJD1960 . 2023-08-31
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The previous reviewer must have visited the Bush on an unusually off-day because our lunch for five was very good indeed. The very pleasant interior and lovely garden full of flowers everywhere was really charming. The staff were friendly and attentive and our meals were...
Newburyboy . 2023-08-26
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This is a great place to come and sit in the garden and have a drink in lovely surroundings with the stream flowing past but don't bother to have any food. We had a wonderful dog walk for an hour before settling down for lunch...
Diana M . 2023-08-20
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14 of us plus a large dog visited for lunch on a Saturday in August. A lovely country pub (17th century I think) with a really nice garden on the river. Food was excellent across the board. Highlights included the baked Camembert (which was done...
gindie1 . 2023-08-20
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Arrived on a dog walk just as the rain was starting and - incidentally - just as the pub was opening its doors for the Saturday lunchtime session. They could not have been more welcoming; finding me an inside table despite being booked up to...
Diptych . 2023-08-13
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Visited with children and grandma. We chose the pub because it had food car parking, so hadn’t read the reviews. Glad we hadn’t read them as might have been put off. The food was delicious. 2 of us had the steak and ale pie- I’ve...
JHPSurrey . 2023-08-04
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Very disappointing given other reviews. We went for Sunday lunch. We sat in the garden, but there were plenty of tables available, so we didn't think they were exceptionally busy. We ordered and paid at the bar, and chased up our order after 45 minutes....
Pippa D . 2023-07-05
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an evening out with two local friends. I have been coming to the Bush for over 40 years, however, my starter of pan fried mackerel did not have two of the listed ingredients i.e. sugar snap peas and roasted beetroot salad, it was just a...
Ian R . 2023-07-01
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Beautiful pub garden. Left the older generation sipping drinks whilst the younger generation went for a stroll along the itchen way river walk. Good choice of drinks. Didn't order food but it looked good. The road to the pub is quite narrow; drive with caution.
Alison C . 2023-06-12
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Ordered Fish & Chips, Burger & Chips. Both arrived within 5 mins, which you might think is good. However it was apparent that they had been per cooked and sat in a serving counter for a while. Chips were cold and fish did not taste...
Robert m . 2023-06-01
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Its been a while since we last visited, but decided to visit the Bush for a Friday lunch. Its still clearly very popular; would advise you book if you intend to dine. The food was good and reasonably priced. The staff friendly and informative. And...
NHLH . 2023-05-19
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Took my husband here for his birthday and we had a really lovely Sunday lunch off the menu , his starter was twice baked cheese soufflé and I had the soup followed by a really impressive Sunday lunch of our choice . Really beautiful old...
christinesH2847GW . 2023-05-15
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A lovely pub, amazing food - all 3 of us enjoyed our meals. Fantastic service and all in a lovely location. Highly recommend.
Mandy M . 2023-04-24
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Nine of us old friends really enjoyed our visit to the Bush. Having had a delightful walk alongside the river Itchen that flows by the pub in the morning, we booked a table and returned for the evening. The service and food were excellent. Highly...
Joss O . 2023-04-22
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This used to be a lovely pub with great food, NOT anymore. We had booked a table for a large family lunch. Food arrived well over an hour late and cold. Drinks took ages to arrive and we were literally told 'we are just too...
Victoria W . 2023-04-15
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We stayed at the bush inn in our camper van. The pub had stopped serving food but they were happy for us to stay in their car park overnight after buying a couple of drinks. We had a very peaceful night by the river and...
VicNess . 2023-04-15
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On Easter Sunday, with my family, I ventured with trepidation into the dystopian wasteland that is post-Bexit, post-covid UK hospitality. That was my first mistake, however in my defence it was our Ruby Wedding Anniversary and it seemed the right thing to do. My second...
finalapproach . 2023-04-12
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A 2nd poor experience. Food was average, service is poor. Food arrived, no cutlery, no condiments offered, cold coffee.
Claire G . 2023-03-23
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Delicious meals, log fires, friendly staff, nice atmosphere! We are visiting but wish you were our local. Lovely outside space for the summer time too! Hope we visit again! 😊
Kate186254 . 2023-03-03
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This is a lovely old pub in a really nice rural setting catering mostly for diners. Our food was very good - nicely cooked and presented. Bar staff were very friendly though service was a bit patchy. The key thing to know about this pub...
Escape02567241576 . 2023-02-20
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Starters of fish cake and curried cauliflower soup were great Followed up with a beef roast dinner. Beef was so soft and juicy, the biggest Yorkshire ever and amazing veg and gravy. But….. 2 points need attention 1 Roast potatoes were very solid and dry...
907angis . 2023-02-12
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Booked a table for seven after a clay pigeon shoot with friends. I can only say we had the most appalling meal. I ordered haddock fishcakes with poached egg. Poached egg was a hard boiled egg and the fishcake was so overcooked it was just...
Barneyboco . 2023-02-12
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A warm welcome at this beautifully located pub. Friendly efficient staff. Relaxing atmosphere. Interesting menu with outstanding food. Good selection of drinks. Highly recommended.
David L . 2023-02-06
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Rock hard roasties. Meat cold. One had fish an chips. Fish was okay, but chips were meh, peas were well past done and tartar sauce had way too many capers in it. Overall bang for your buck just wasn’t there. Pork was tough, and the...
simonhW7436DQ . 2023-01-22
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Amazing food and service on a very busy Sunday lunchtime. Roast beef cooked to perfection, tasty gravy, excellent choice of vegetables. Staff freindly and helpful.Well done to all 😁
HiggsJ40 . 2023-01-17
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We were a table of four today and had been looking forward to Sunday lunch, Very disappointing as all the vegetables were cold and over cooked the beef was very rare but mostly gristle and fat, When asked how everything was and I said it...
C639QTsueb . 2023-01-15
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My husband and I visited this restaurant on NYE. Food and beer were excellent. We stayed overnight in their large carpark in our motorhome which was an added bonus. Would definitely re-visit.
Will0w101 . 2023-01-02
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We were a group of 4 for Sunday lunch and felt cold sitting in the restaurant. Very cold wintry day but we didn’t expect to feel cold inside for almost the full duration of our meal. 3 of us ordered fish and chips and waitress...
Noddy15 . 2022-12-11
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A spur of the moment lunch out with the dog too Very welcoming to us and the dog, even if she was a bit lively. Food was amazing quality and fresh Courgette fitters and chilli dressing Followed by Romsey beef burger salad and fries No...
907angis . 2022-10-24
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Exceptional 10/10 ….👌🏻 We stayed with BritStops, we called in advance to book a table. The staff couldn’t do enough, the food was 10/10. All 3 courses were spot on and well worth their money. The location of the pub is in the heart of...
MrChips93 . 2022-10-10
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Excellent service and even better food. The best roast we’ve had out in years! Carlos was very accommodating, and found us the best table for us and our dog.
francescapQ6331MU . 2022-10-05
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The Bush Inn dates back to the C17th. and it is fabulous that in these difficult times, this is still a quintessential traditional British Pub/ This was my wife's first visit she absolutely loved the place! I was trying to think when I had last...
919nevs . 2022-09-06
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Think The Bush might be relying on its previous reputation and become complacent. Completely taste free soup, mackerel pate ok, but nothing special. Mains were incredibly plain. Chicken schnitzel and ham/eggs. Both served with fried up left over potatoes and not much else. Service was...
JuliaQ123 . 2022-09-03
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We met up with friends we had not seen for over 2 years due to covid.The pub is set in pretty village off the main road.The pub is beside a clear stream.We sat in the garden for lunch which was served by some very helpful...
Stephen D . 2022-07-30
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The service was good and staff attentive. Surroundings were comfortable. The food was okay, but sadly the Tagine was tasteless and the sea bass a little over salted although beautifully presented.
Christine H . 2022-07-22
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I have just returned home from The Bush where I had taken my student grandsons for a lunch time treat..........what a disaster. It took quite a while to serve which is OK but when it came the 2 steak pies were all dried up on...
Z9915IIannw . 2022-07-21
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We were on our Motorhome holiday and saw some pictures of the area, in particular the chalk bed river that boarders this pub on almost two sides. This sold us on the pub. The staff could not be more helpful, the beer was well presented...
derekbF8979PZ . 2022-07-21
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We travelled just 6 miles to eat here and, yes, we had a nice evening. The inn in beautifully sited in a small village location and a lovely drive to get there. We had booked a table and was given a nice welcome by staff...
PhilipB174 . 2022-06-14
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The place should be a wow factor pub not to be missed. The setting is idyllic sitting as it does alongside the River Itchen; the building itself is 100% Olde Worlde and attractive and their car park is flat and large with a beautiful mature...
Mick D . 2022-06-06
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We chose the Bush Inn as it was a half way point to meet up with some friends for lunch. If you like somewhere away from the hustle and bustle this is a lovely location in the village of Ovington, next to the river Itchen....
Caroline H . 2022-06-03
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Very good food. Simple interior, but lovely setting. Charming, friendly, efficient service. We had a first rate game pie (a bit dry), excellent fish, risotto too peppery though. Wonderful orange sorbet to finish and fabulous beers on tap. Highly recommended but avoid the risotto.
A4253BEjohnr . 2022-05-10
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Unfortunately a pretty average meal. It was just ok. It could / should be so much better, given the setting and well-heeled patrons in the area. Come on guys. We love the pub but your food could really do with a step up.
edl431 . 2022-05-09
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On the recommendation of a friend of a friend who lives in Winchester I tried to book a table for lunch last Saturday (23/4). I so wish I had not bothered. We looked at the website of this pub the previous week and noted that...
Nikki B . 2022-04-28
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Went to the Bush for lunch after a lovely walk nearby on Bank Holiday Monday. We had booked a table for 2.30pm and ordered straight away but it was almost 4.00pm by time we got our food. Yes it was a bank holiday and yes...
GrandTour51913717621 . 2022-04-18
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Visited last week and had a beautiful meal,service and quality of the food 10/10. Love this little gem always made to feel welcome here
DeborahG508 . 2022-04-03
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I had the lamb shank for dinner. Lamb in most forms is best served pink and rare; however, lamb shanks need slow, low-heat cooking to render all the masses of collagen to delicious jelly and leave the delicious meat dropping off the bone. Alas, not...
UK-EastAngle . 2022-04-02
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Arrived for lunch today , hadn’t booked; we were lucky to be seated. Great service and our drinks order was taken straight away . We both ordered soup of the day, which was piping hot with warm bread ( perfect day for soup) and was...
hob1000 . 2022-02-24
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Warmly welcomed. Menu not hugely extensive…..Starters we both had vegetable soup. Maybe a bit more seasoning wouldn’t have gone astray but tasty enough, with warm bread. Roast beef and Vegetable Wellington. The Wellington was fairly flavourless but plenty of tasty veg. Partner’s roast was tasty,...
JuliaQ123 . 2022-01-02
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I couldn’t comment on the food as we didn’t actually eat. In fact we didn’t even visit the pub. However we’ve been many times before and I’m sure it would have been tremendous. This review is about the customer experience leading up to an ultimately...
buffetboden . 2021-12-28
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What a lovely village pub. It was recommended to us by our Airbnb host Kevin and so glad we followed his advice I stead of heading in to Winchester. The food was great - to start we shared duck bon bons, that were melt in...
robbM8309RR . 2021-12-12
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Lovely welcoming pub & super food & attentive staff . Perfect stop for us & our dog in the Motorhome & beautiful walk along the river in the morning ! Thank you we will be back & have recommended to friends
Joanne S . 2021-10-22
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I am (once again) unimpressed by the service and unavailability of menu times. Management would benefit from reaching out to Fred Sirieix or Jean-Philippe Susilovic for some advice on how to adequately cater for customer needs. Considering this is such a lovely pub, the staff...
James n . 2021-10-17
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We have recently discovered this pub, and absolutely love it. Simon and his team are absolutely brilliant. The food is superb (esp the Sunday roasts) and the location is beautiful. Highly recommend it! Audrey & Sandy :-)
Audrey_England . 2021-09-20
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We went to the Bush for a birthday celebration and it was faultless. Simon was the perfect host, the food was superb and the service was impeccable. We wouldn't have changed a thing. We will be back soon!!!
nigela954 . 2021-09-17
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We had lunch and it was a joy. From the start we had a warm friendly welcome from Simon and nothing was too much trouble. I had the steak and ale pie and my wife the fish. Both were fantastic! Would definitely recommend this pub...
Sammo065 . 2021-09-14
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We were a party of ten who had Sunday Lunch. The food/location/staff were excellent. The welcome was very warm as the staff went out of their way to accomodate us
tonymQ7424BJ . 2021-09-06
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We arrived to a busy pub, but the friendly staff managed to squeeze us in for food. Thank god they did - the food was fantastic, the Steak and Ale pie was a particular highlight, our only regret is not having dessert, we needed to...
msK6352RQ . 2021-09-04
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We sampled the most Fabulous lunch today at this Wonderful Hampshire Inn .... The scrumptious food served by the delightful Staff ... Being welcomed by The Charismatic Simon ...A TOTALLY Fantastic Experience ...Thank You Guys . Ann and Roy March
Ann M . 2021-08-23
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We enjoyed the perfect evening. A warm welcome from Simon on arrival and Carlos is the perfect host. All of our meals were delicious with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. I would thoroughly recommend a visit to this lovely country pub.
Y6121HQzoes . 2021-08-21
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Very nice setting for the pub with a nice beer garden by the river. Food was good although the menu didn’t have many choices.
Rob A . 2021-08-20
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Booked a table outside, and we were lucky enough to be there on a lovely sunny day - it is such a beautiful setting. Welcomed and very well looked after, despite them being busy. Food was extremely good, with 3 empty plates, and we weren’t...
Corrine712 . 2021-08-14
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I went with a group of friends for the first time. Easy online booking, beautiful setting and lovely garden with plenty of tables. The food itself was fine however the fish was limited so one of us couldn't gave it and one dish was forgotten...
Beanzbabe . 2021-08-13
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Fabulous place, fabulous food, fabulous people Loathe to write this as so good do not want it spoiled but so very impressed ! From booking which was easy, arrival early and so friendly and charming, excellent table and ambiance, efficient and friendly service, excellent food...
Jayne O . 2021-08-12
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Highly recommended! I am so often disappointed by poor food at great locations where the proprietor rests on their laurels because of the beauty of the setting. A welcoming and good service. Excellent food freshly prepared and good value. This is a great al fresco...
Peter D . 2021-08-11
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We met a friend there for an evening meal and I had a linguine dish with pesto. I stupidly didnt look at the price but when the bill came it had cost £15!! I dont think it was linguine but spaghetti but may have that...
SarahWalter08 . 2021-08-10
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Whilst on holiday in Hampshire, my partner and I were in search of a pub dinner after an eight mile walk. We pulled up in the car park of this pub at opening time thinking we could beat the reservations for later in the evening...
kat_kat151 . 2021-07-30
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Stayed overnight in our camper (pre arranged of course ) very welcoming friendly staff and good food , good range of ales too . Don’t miss a walk along the lovely river along the footpath behind the pub ! As we needed to be in...
margaretw890 . 2021-07-27
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Very welcoming owner/ manager(?) Simon looked after us the whole time we were there from 13:00 to about 15:30. We had a table of eight and all the courses came out at exactly the same time. Most of us started with the prawns which are...
SimonD910 . 2021-07-25
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Slip off the A31 and you'll find a little country pub with surrounding areas similar to that of Pride and Prejudice. With plenty of outside tables under a large gazebo, our time there was relaxing and enjoyable. We had booked ahead and opted for the...
Robert O . 2021-07-21
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Lovely garden spoiled by an hour’s wait for below average food at above average prices. We paid £21 for lamb which was neither tender nor tasty. We were served indifferent steak and ale pie and the veggie couscous was overly cooked and tasteless. I don’t...
robV2036UT . 2021-07-18
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Have been wanting to visit for a while since the new owners took over after many recommendations from friends. Finally got to visit and was not disappointed. Took my parents for lunch. The food was amazing, service impeccable and the renovations of the building are fantastic. Looking forward to revisiting soon.
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I just can’t see how their prices are sustainable. Charging over £4 for a flat white with oat milk is outrageous, so I won’t be returning.
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Had a great sunday lunch on their last day before closing sadly! Buzzing afternoon though!!
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Clean the gents, guys. Cobwebs in every corner, that might have been there since last Hallo'ween.