The Chestnut Horse in Winchester

We booked Sunday lunch with my sister and brother in law, we wanted to try the Chestnut Horse with the intention to book for Christmas. The starters were lovely but not to be said for the main course, my sister and I had the roast beef, the beef was cut thickly and the whole plate full was verging on cold, my sister order extra cauliflower cheese which arrived towards the end of her meal. We ordered puddings, my sisters came first, ice cream, and ours arrived half an hour later and was not fully as we ordered. The staff were very pleasant and apologetic. Such a shame for a lovely country pub.

What a super 'find' for lunch with my brother and his wife, in a lovely village midway between their home and our own. We found The Chestnut Horse to be a rather special place with attractive, spacious dining areas, an imaginative and realistically-priced menu, and enthusiastic, friendly staff. With a 'wake' taking place in addition to all the peak lunchtime traffic, they really needed one more team member to keep ahead of the game. Menu highlight? The feather blade steak. Two internal features worth a mention are a few (again sensibly-priced) 'farm shop' items, and a spotless and obviously-efficient open kitchen. The pub has its own car park, the only negative feature of which is one marked space which, if used, prevents the entry and exit of other vehicles.

Amazing food, good atmosphere and great service from Sam. Would recommend the feather blade beef. Lovely place for a date night.

We had visited this pub once before for a drink after a day out so we decided to try out the food there. It was a fiasco as soon as we arrived. We were told the table we had booked wasn’t ready so they were going to put us in an area which was like a glorified cafe. I asked if we could sit in the traditional, older area and the waitress went to check. We were left in the bar area, and despite there being several members of staff behind the bar not once were we asked if we wanted to order a drink, until we were about to be shown to our table. We were shown to our table and water was bought to us and after about 15 minutes someone arrived to take our drink order, we gave our food order at the same time. The menu wasn’t very clear as it was a 2 course menu for £27 which is fine if you want a 2 course meal, but we are not big eaters and just wanted the roast. There was no individual price listed for that. The waiter had to go and check if we could just have a main(which it turned out we could) We didn’t have to wait long for our meal, unfortunately this wasn’t very warm despite the plates being warm,but it came before our drink which I queried and it was bought to us in the middle of our meal. Ten minutes later another drink arrived which hadn’t been ordered. All in all a disappointment which is a shame as I’d booked for later in November to take friends there, which I have now cancelled. No gratuity was given

Not a great experience First I will say that the pub is very pretty and looks very upmarket. However, £5 each for an average scotch egg and a sausage roll (no garnish) is not great, we had almost finished our drinks before they were delivered to our table (about 15 steps from the cabinets where the food was). We didn't find the staff friendly at all. The worst was a disabled man in a mobility scooter, no one greeted him, or came to ask if he wanted help or to place an order. Eventually he moved directly in front of the doorway (all glass and surrounds) and still no one spoke to him, I had to go and ask a member of staff to help. Embarrassing 😬

We had an excellent visit. The premises were lovely as was the food. 4 x fishfinger sandwiches - the best we have ever had.

Beautiful pub, in a lovely setting. Super cosy. Wonderful deli. And best of all incredible food. We had the lamb for 2, with sides and it was stunning. Felt like a real treat! We found out on our way out that it has only been open 6 months. You’d never know, everything was slick and really nicely done. It has the feel of a well establish village pub

Surprisingly good food, friendly staff. Our London clients were pleased with the 'Country Pub' look. Service was really good but six coffees took a long time to arrive. I suspect they will get better.

Stunning, tasty dinner. The vegetarian choices were excellent; beautifully prepared and presented. We stayed overnight. The room was delightful and wonderfully comfortable. Great service and value for money. Would definitely recommend.

Totally lovely experience from the moment we arrived until we left. Such care from all staff. Terrific menu choice and an open viewing of the kitchen to watch the chefs at work. Delicious meal. Would recommend the lamb pie, Bass or trout nicoise salad. Will definitely be recommending and back for more!

Visited for the first time, the staff were pleasant and pub very cosy, my wife ordered Caesar salad with chicken and I had trout with salad, after my wife had one fork of the meal I noticed a hair in her meal which I pulled out which was at least 6 inches long. I took her bowl to the bar and a young gentleman asked if there was a problem and I showed him the hair, no apologies just asked if I would like to Oder a different meal, my wife declined after that incident and on paying the bill no apology or a gesture of good will by not paying for our drinks. Customer service appalling.

Unfortunately very poor all in all. Food was mediocre at best and some of it stone cold. Service basically non existent. Forgot our drinks which to their credit they did remove one from the bill, but they should have removed both drinks from the bill. By rights they should have at least discounted the mains as we couldn’t eat all if it as was cold, but they didn’t. We would have returned it but we didn’t see a member of staff during our meal once. Won’t be returning I’m afraid.

Very busy pub. We came for lunch on a Saturday. Three drinks bought and we had to chase 4th. Waitress very sweet but we kept having to remind her to bring items. Food seem to take ages to arrive. I had the burger which was very nice. Others had the lamb pie, which I am told was delicious but quite small. We all had puds. I had the chocolate and caramel tart - I think that is what it was called! Not very exciting. Bit tasteless really. Others had Winchester sponge. That was very small. Overall visit was ok. Don’t think we will be back though.

We visited for lunch and were greeted warmly and asked where we would like to sit. Drinks order taken straight away and arrived promptly. The food was freshly cooked to order and excellent, so tasty! Efficient and friendly staff. We will return to this gem of a pub. Thank you for making our visit memorable.

Disappointed. Standard of food not in keeping with the decor. Baked Camembert like a bowl of salty custard, Cheeseburger very average along with the rest of the meal. Watch out for the 12.5% service and difficult parking. Would not visit again for some time. (We do appreciate there was a medical problem in another bar causing stress and we should complement our waitress who handled the situation very well)

Good refurb, good food and atmosphere BUT it was as though accessibility hadn't really been thought about and my requst on booking system was totally ignored! Requested to be near the entrance, close to toilets with clear access to them. We were seated at the furthest away table, had to weave through tables, move a sofa (!) and diners had to stand and move their chairs away to let me pass. Very disappointing. Do you actually read the requests on the booking system? I had already spoken to someoone on the phone so knew some of the changes. Better and clearer photos and an access statement on your website could help. I think you need an additional acessible toilet: having only one, which doubles as a ladies isn't enough if the pub is full. Made things difficult and less enjoyable unfortunately.

Pleasantly surprised to turn up at the Horse Chestnut Pub to meet friends. We hadn’t been for few years so we’re expecting the old pub. What a fantastic refurbishment and the meal was delicious. Best roast lunch I’ve had in a long time.

Birthday lunch. Service really slow. Food arrived before drinks. Servers need training. Chef can be seen and heard in kitchen- which is a problem when you send a sandwich back because it doesn’t contain all of the ingredients on the menu and you hear an arrogant chef moaning, rather than wanting to listen to the customer feedback.

We live in the village and have been eagerly awaiting the reopening and it doesn't disappoint. The ambience is perfect a mixture of old world charm with a contemporary look in parts. Real fires and smart bar and eating areas. We have enjoyed morning coffee and pastries as well as lunch with friends. The food is of a high standard and enjoyable alhough the lunch menu is the main menu plus a range of sandwiches, vegetarian pastas and quiches would be nice. We look forward trying Sunday lunch.

Terrible. We had been waiting such a long time for this pub to open and it was so disappointing. We sat by the kitchen and basically ended up listening to the kitchen staff mess about - not so sure it’s that hygienic and there was quite a lot of swearing. If you are going to have an open kitchen it needs to be spectacular!! Food was less than average and we waited an hour and 15 mins for mains - they also added service which we asked them to remove and the manager came over and asked us why!! And then said something like ‘well we won’t be seeing you again’ - couldn’t believe it - really such a shame 😳

Nice refurb. Had the sandwiches for lunch which were very average. £5 for the very meagre portion of chips was a bit steep. Ordered tea after the meal - was served half a cup of hot water with a tea bag dangling from it (£3) which I rescued immediately but it left the tea stewed not brewed. Complained but was told the tea pots were still on order. No apology. No one brought us a bill so went to the counter to pay - it seemed expensive for what we had eaten. Checked my receipt / had been stung for 12.5% charge without my knowledge as I had not seen a bill. Couldn’t make a fuss as I had been treating a dear friend to a birthday lunch. Furious! Won’t be going back. Service was ok but not that good! And I don’t like not being told!

Ambience good but poor value for money for lunch due to measly portion size. Still hungry after Sunday roast! Will not visit again.

Refurb has created a great space. However we were really disappointed - ordered 3 items from bar / deli . All arrived at different times 1 was cold 1 was burnt and 1 was just about ok and drink order was also wrong . Main issue really was staff attitude rude and offhand. Has to ask several times for napkins and cutlery . Spoke to person who we thought was perhaps the manager to discuss who was totally inept - asked me “ what do you want me to do about it “ Hopeful this is just teething problems but think staff training needs to be a priority .

Loved it before & love it now after its refurbishment! Delicious burger & chips (possibly best ever!) & fish & chips, warm & friendly service, great house wine & reasonable prices. Can’t wait to come back!

Went there for an impromptu evening meal with family and were lucky to get a table. Table 1 intact right by the kitchen pass Dinner was ok, bit pricey for what it was. I had the pie which was supposed to be chicken leek and ham. Too much ham which made it very salty. Others in the family enjoyed their meals. Ordered sweet but sadly what we wanted wasn’t available although why weren’t we told that what we ask for the dessert menu I don’t know? Staff were pleasant enough but some to the younger staff could do with a little more training like being side plates for the bread and topping up drinks.

The Chestnut Horse is under new management and has undergone a spectacular makeover. It is in a fabulous country location and the premises now look amazing. Beautiful decor, blazing fire, comfy sofas, welcoming staff and really delicious food. An absolute delight and I’ll be back!

Fantastic experience. We were a last minute large party booking. Staff could not be more helpful. Food orders all came together and hot. All meals very nice. Would definitely return.

Brought my dad here for lunch. Was a bit disappointed with vegetarian option on the menu but when asked if there was anything else was given the option of stuffed aubergine roast which was delicious. My father had a festive pie which was nicely presented...

Although the service was very good, unfortunately, the food didn't come up to the same standard. My festive pie was tasty, but the pastry on that and more especially on my friends' salmon en croute was overdone to the point that they both had to...

Visited for a birthday evening meal. Warmly welcomed. Menu is not extensive but is a good example of doing a few things well rather than a lot of things not so well. They had remembered that one party member had nut allergy and gave her...

Was so looking forward to a roast dinner today but we were very disappointed. I had roast lamb, it was sliced so thinly and was grey in colour. The red cabbage was tasteless. The gravy was very watery and had no flavour. The potatoes and...

This is a lovely, classic British pub serving a good range of beer and superb food at such a good price - what’s not to like. The team running the pub really do know their audience and care about serving the best on offer. Everything...

Good location and nice pub but food is not as good as we experienced 3 years ago. Burger was very small with little to help it. Goat cheese salad uninteresting and dry

We booked a table for lunch outside, at The Chestnut Horse as it was the midway point of our river walk. Very friendly and helpful serving staff, with some welcoming good beer and cider. We chose two different lunch platters, both of which were superb...

Came here with my wife on Sunday for a roast as I heard that they have just started the roasts this year. I’m pleased to say I had the fantastic chicken roast with ample veg - something you don’t often get at other pubs. 5...

Lovely owners and food. Great choices of food available to those with allergies, and those who are vegan/ vegetarian with an ever changing menu. The location is convenient and attractive with great staff and service.

We visited with our son today and would thoroughly recommend the Chestnut Horse for a get together. The decking area is spacious and comfortable. The waiting staff are very welcoming, knowledgable and helpful. The food is varied, well presented and really tasty. Desserts are excellent....

Booked for 17.30 but arrived slightly later. Was greeted by Alex who was brilliant with the kids. Kept them all entertained to the point they kept looking for him to come back. Food was lovely. Kids all had burgers which they enjoyed as well as...

Great Sunday lunch - meat, fish and veggie options. It was delicious! Staff were super friendly and made us feel v welcome. We took our dog along too. Would highly recommend.

Stopped at this picturesque pub during our walk and had a fabulous lunch - the food was perfectly cooked but we especially loved the steak burger and dirty fries. Sat outside on their lovely deck enjoying the sun! The service was prompt and friendly and...

We stayed in the carpark overnight in our VW campervan after finding this lovely place on search for sites. It just happened to be pie night at the pub, and the food was delicious. Our waitress, Izzy was very friendly and so helpful, and the...

Lovely pub , just outside Winchester. 3 mile walk from Winchester Station through rolling hills. Very nice pub for refreshments and food 🍺 Very attentive staff 👍

Stoped with my wife during our walk for a quick bite. Food was very good , Fish and chips were amazing and my partners burger was good. Very attentive staff with good service. Decking and outside area is lovely with good options for shady and...

Very welcoming staff, lovely location Disappointing food…… we chose wraps and the steak was fatty, raw and gristly. My friend had to remove most of the steak as it wasn’t pleasant. Pub had run out of Stilton and it was replaced by Brie which didn’t...

We came a long way to meet friends half way, and picked your pub which looks absolutely charming. We booked a table for 1215 and left a contact number, as requested. When we all arrived, there was a sign to say that the pub was...

Located down a nice Country lane is the Chestnut Horse. It has ample parking at the rear of the pub. The rear of the pub also has a raised decking area with umbrella's and is nice place to sit when the weather is good. Limited...

The biggest downside to our visit was the neglect from the staff today. Not once did the male or female staff member come over to check up or offer anything else during our meal.Not sure where they disappeared as it was fairly quiet. Food was...

We have eaten here several times and weren't disappointed. We booked easily on line for a date just after the third lock down eased. The outside seating area is well set out, providing a relaxed and stylish atmosphere and is undercove! The menu is not...

My wife and I visited yesterday for dinner and drinks. Good Covid-secure set-up. Sign in or scan the NHS app upon arrival. Lots of outside table. Staff were friendly and attentive. We had pre-booked a table for dinner and weren't disappointed. The food was quick,...

At this most difficult of times, it was a real joy to come into the Chestnut Horse to find a welcoming fire, the most hospitable staff and a very good menu that catered for a light or a full on lunch. We just wanted to...

Could be better Excellent Covid protections and happy courteous staff ... roasts were good enough but the starter was heated in a microwave which made it soggy and my mum found the dessert inedible .. it was her birthday and she did complain so it’s...

We met with friends here on Saturday for a lunch as it’s halfway between Poole and Oxfordshire. Looked at it on line, all sounded good so we all agreed to eat there. We were given a choice of where to sit and decided on a...

Had a lovely night dining al fresco last Friday on a beautiful September evening. The food was delicious (any pub with halibut on the menu gets a big thumbs up) and we all had a great time. The new owners are passionate about the place...

super lunch in the garden of this lovely pub which is now under new management. The patio area is more spacious and has been decorated with plants and has a warm feel. Umbrellas were at each table should you have wanted them. Service was really...

Lunch in an off the beaten track gem run by an old golfing contact. Excellent welcome and full COVID restrictions clearly applied. Good beer and wine with haddock and chips - quality very high. Efficient and friendly service. The pub deserves to succeed and it...

The food is delicious and beautifully presented. Fresh seasonal produce is used, all at a very reasonable price. I have had worse meals in top restaurants. The pub is under new management / ownership and so reviews prior to August 2020 refer to the previous...

Very hospitable host - Paul but Sunday let down by eating our in swarm of flies in garden that meant we had to move inside on a lovely warm day Sunday lunch - main course ok but cold when moved table and poor pudding (Badger...

A Monday lunch date with friends at the Chestnut Horse which is under new management. The welcome was great and the friendly nature and great service was evident throughout our lunch - it makes a big difference to me. We decided to eat from the Al A Carte menu which in these pandemic times was surprisingly extensive. We decided to eat outdoors as the weather was nice and you notice the new decking area outside and the ways in which they have made the environment Covid safe - well done. I liked the way they have cut back some of the foliage around the outside space as this stopped you getting bothered by insects. It will not be long before this comes back on my regular visit list.

Having discovered that most pubs in Winchester have become part of chains, finding this charming country pub was a real treat. The setting is perfect, in a beautiful village, and the pub itself is a stunning collection of architectural styles, melded into an archetypal country pub. The food is sensational - fresh, creatively produced, flavoursome and excellent value for money too. The real ale is perfectly kept and the wine selection will not disappoint. Service was what one would expect of a family place being warm, attentive and relaxed. Well worth a visit and I heartily recommend the lamb and the fish pie, along with the dessert menu!

Lovely pub with garden area. Stopped here for some lunch with my family and 3 dogs. Staff very accommodating and friendly, biscuits for the dogs and also lots of COVID-19 measures in place which were friendly yet informative. Great food and would recommend reserving a yanks beforehand.

The Chestnut Horse is under new management and I decided to give it a go. Tucked away in the village of Easton just to the east of Winchester this is a lovely country pub. I went with the boss, my good lady wife, at 1800 on a busy Bank Holiday Monday having previously booked. It was clear from the reserved signs on tables that the pub was going to be busy later that evening. There was an excellent choice of starters, main courses and desserts. Having first purchased a really nice draught cider (Mortimers) and a G&T (MIllers as recommended by the landlord Paul) we opted for starters of Ham Hock Terrine and my wife chose the Vegetable Pakora with chilli jam dipping sauce. My terrine was very tasty and came with a delicious salad and fresh artisan style bread. My wife said the chilli jam was nice and spicy.For mains I went for the Hampshire beef patty which had streaky bacon and cheese together with chilli jam and some delicious fries. Very happy with my option as it tasted great, the burger excellently spiced and the chilli jam sauce well zingy! My good lady opted for the fish pie which she said was also very tasty.Between us we had the chocolate brownie dessert followed by coffee.All in all an excellent visit and one which I have no hesitation in recommending as being worthy of a visit.Lots of COVID precautions in place, sanitisers and social distancing, staff attentive, polite and fully conversant as to how to serve during these difficult times.Make the effort to visit, you won't be sorry.

Really nice atmosphere, we stopped by as we had had a picnic lunch and just wanted a coffee, the kids had ice cream and we spent a very pleasant hour sitting outside, nice big table, lots of space round tables. Facilities very clean.We had drinks and ice cream and coffee and I was happy with the bill at the end, seemed good value.

So great to meet the new family running and managing the Chestnut Horse. Was had a lovely lunch sat outside with the dog. We had a sharing ploughman’s and a bowl of chips. Perfect after a nice long walk in the Itchen Valley. Definitely recommend!

I really am sorry to have to say that this place is only average. Nice convivial atmosphere and really excellent staff. But the bench seating to the rear of the bar/kitchen was uncomfortable and noisy (from thre kitchen). Starters almost OK but wife's soup was poor (the peppers had been burnt) and the accompanying bread diabolical. Mains good but the Easton mess dessert could have had more fruit. Perhaps we chose poorly and I suppose we could have moved tables had we realised the high level f noise. But on balance it's a comforatble pub/res aurant which, in the main, probably a better customer than I.

Tasty fish & chips and a burger enjoyed here. When booking asked for table with room for a pram but don't think we were placed where intended. Not enough room in the car park on a busy eat out to help out day.

We took a chance on the Chestnut Horse, it was equal distance between our two families, so quite convenient, picturesque setting, welcoming atmosphere, well priced tasty food.

Booked for a lunch after a great walk with a couple of friends. We sat outside with plenty of space and enjoyed an excellent meal, burgers, bream and risotto, all delicious. Staff were lovely and welcoming, we will definitely be back.

Lovely meal. Friendly and helpful staff. Great to see the new owners getting the pub back on track. Thank you 😊

Found this gem of a pub. Highly recommend the gilt bream and the local ice cream is delicious. Great service and will be coming again. Felt very safe and clean in these worrying times. Thank you to the Bodle family for great new find. Yum x

Spectacular evening!! A really comprehensive menu even during these surreal times. I had mackerel followed by gilt bream followed by locally sourced black coconut ice cream. My husband had celebration of tomato and pepper soup with homemade bread followed by steak and luscious sticky toffee pudding. An absolute delight and we can’t wait until our next visit-thank you

This pub was on our way home from a family day out. We received a warm welcome and all enjoyed our meals. The burgers and sausages were great, with excellent chips! Kids menu was good too. Our only criticism is that the desserts were too big!! Nice drinks selection too, with good wines. Wish it was nearer our home, but will return when we are in the area. Good luck to the Bodle family who now run it.

It is some years since I last visited the Chestnut Horse and prompted by friends we decided a return was a good idea. It was a big mistake.The menu was limited and so unattractive that not one of the four of us opted for a starter and went directly to mains. One had a basic steak which was OK butt came without trimmings. We took a large element home for the dog The fish pie was a soggy mush with little evidence of fish served with a raw (freshly picked ?) cabbage leaf.The rissotto was 'average' and the gentleman who opted for the sausages abandoned the exercise and sent them back. He claimed that he would not offer them to his dog, but at least they had the courtesy not to charge for his meal.We considered the sweets but two of us decided against as custard (in my view a 'must' with crumble) was not available. My wife chose an Eton Mess which did not resemble anything she has experienced under that description in the past. Our friend managed to work her way through a solid lump of her sweet before throwing in the towel. We had enjoyed each other's company but nothing else.

Although not regularly a few times a year we drove the 20 odd miles to the Chestnut Horse and enjoyed excellent food and good service. Tonight we discovered that the new owners have managed to remove both of those reasons to make the journey.

Went to Chestnut Horse when new owners before lockdown. Very very nice then but sorry to see it did not reopen immediately after lockdown. However it has now reopened with I think new owners and it is just as good if not better. This is a great place to sit outside with a drink or for a meal. The food is excellent and good wines and beer. Highly recommended

Only recently reopened so thought we would try here and very pleased we did. We all had the fish of the day (haddock) with homemade chips and mushy peas, very nice, lovely thin crisp batter and the chips were excellent. My partner and the youngest had chocolate brownie and ice cream, huge portion and also very nice. Will definitely return

Spent a lovely week in the village of Easton which luckily coincided with the reopening of the Chestnut Horse, which is under new management. The landlords Paul & Amelia made us feel very welcome and all the staff are friendly and attentive. A great choice of food, which was delicious. Both indoor and outdoor spaces are great and they are fully observing COVID rules.Also a dog friendly pub

We only stopped on our bikes as we saw it had finally reopened. Despite only wanting a coffee and a snack, the staff were hugely welcoming. Very friendly, swift service and the best brownie ever!! The atmosphere of other customers was hugely encouraging :-) Cant wait to return for a proper visit and meal.(for cyclists: the staff were very accommodating allowing us to refill our water bottles from their outside tap - THANK YOU)

what have they done with this place?, i barley recognised it, not having visited for a while? What had been a beautiful traditional genuine country pub atmosphere has been largely spoiled (in my view) with a "modern" makeover, For example they have even painted over natural brick and wood finishes with a strange shade of blue. WHAAAT?!Whilst the beer was as good as ever and doubtless the food will be as well (we didn't eat on this visit) it just doesn't feel the same.

Visited here on Sunday with my wife and young child and had an amazing time. Excellent food, great welcome and great service!! Had a lovely roast which you couldn’t fault and the service was very quick and the staff were excellent. Would definitely recommend this lovely country pub.Gary and family

Have not visited the Chestnut Horse for a couple of years so we gave it another try.New owners since last time, quiet, for a Saturday night (we had booked but probably no need to have done so).Warm hosts, nice bar scene, menu rather limited but accompanied by a good specials (mains only) board.Food was good, service was slow, even though they were quiet.Prices reasonable and recommend the seafood spaghetti, and the beef blade.Nice atmosphere, and dogs are also welcome.

Booked for a family celebration and we were NOT disappointed by the tasty freshly cooked food and excellent service. The best surprise was the bill which was very reasonable. The revamp has much improved on the previous rather old fashioned interior and we will definitely be returning.

Met a friend with a dog for an early evening meal at The Chestnut Horse and was made super welcome by the staff. Nothing was too much trouble. The log burner kept us toastie warm for our long chat and we would definitely visit this lovely little village pub again.

Visited this pub without a reservation got sat immediately, the staff were friendly and welcoming. Food was amazing would highly recommend visiting.

We popped in for lunch on New Year's Eve during a walk as we hadn't visited the pub since it had been under new ownership. I'm now sorry we had.When we first stepped in the hand pumps had no beers showing which panicked me, but I was immediately reassured by the barman that there were ales on, they just hadn't had time to change the nameplates. Phew !We asked for a table for lunch and the friendly waitress showed us to a table in the pub area telling us that if we wanted food, there would be an approximate wait of 20 minutes, which we were fine with. She gave us each a menu, which was pretty limited and uninspiring. We placed our order, had our drinks and waited for the food. The pub istelf is lovely, cosy and nicely decorated, so passing the time for the food wasn't a problem, the beer was good and things seemed to be going ok. Our food was bought to us, my wife's buger and chips seemed fine, my 2 wafer thin slices ham, burned duck egg and 5 chips came on what can only be described as a saucer. The waitress left us before I could say anything, so upon her return I asked if she had served me a childs portion. She replied that she thought it was a bit strange when she served me (yet she still served me !). I asked her to take it to the kitchen and ask what the issue was. Less than a minute later she came back with what was on the previous plate scraped onto a bigger plate with three more chips ! The ham was in a pile, the egg still burnt (and colder). She asked if that was ok, I looked at it and slightly aghast, nodded. According to my wife, the burger was lovely. My meal was below average at best, and for £13 ridiculously overpriced. I can't really blame the waitress as she was young and literally apologising to every table for the wait, but we paid for an overpriced meal with no apology or explaination.Looking at other reviews, there is something seriously wrong with the organisation and service within the pub. Would I go back ? For a drink and due to its location, yes. For a meal no. If the Chestnut Horse wants to survive, it really needs to up its game.

We've been visiting the Chestnut Horse for a pre-Christmas meal for 10 years but were disappointed this December. It appears to be under new management... The food is much less interesting, with less variety and the quality was mediocre. Perhaps worst of all - the place was so cold I needed to leave my overcoat on for much of the time whereas it used to be cosy and comfortable. What a shame! Don't know if we'll bother again.

Travelling home from new years eve in Cornwall we decided to break our journey and found this lovely pub. Such a warm welcome good food and great cosy surroundings. I would highly recommend.

being a local pub we wanted to try it out we happened to go in when there was a buffet in there there was a brilliant selection my girls really enjoyed themselves

We had a fantastic lunch at the Chestnut Horse, Easton. A super place to meet up with friends, great venue, lovely staff and delicious food. What more could we ask for. Don’t hesitate, book today!

Having visited this pub in the past we were not expecting such a disastrous outcome. Our family (ten people and a child) arrived soon after 12 p.m. Our orders were taken after a wait. The wrong starters arrived after another wait and were removed causing another delay before the correct ones arrived. There was a prolonged wait in spite of our queries and by 2:45 when some of us had had nothing to eat, not having ordered starters, we gave up and left. We heard other tables complaining about the service and the lack of a manager on site.

Popped into this lovely pub with some friends on a walk. Hoping for something to eat - atmosphere was great - easy going and friendly. The girl who looked after us was new but obviously trying hard and really cared. We were seated on a big table in front of a roaring fire - perfect on a cold day. Our roasts were delicious - the beef perfectly cooked and the crackling on the pork was top drawer. Good wine list with interesting bin - ends - we had a really good South African red. Lots of interesting whiskies and gins - will definitely be heading back!

Unbelievably bad service. If you are going to serve food, hire people who know how to serve food. Starter came out after an hour's wait. I started to eat it when the waitress said it was for another table, so she took it away! Second attempt at starters failed again with the wrong food. In total we waited almost 3 hours for main and it didn't turn up so we just left in the end. No updates, not even an offer for drinks. Disaster considering four to five years of visiting, won't be back.

After coming year on year for the last 4 years, I'm disappointed to say this time was dreadful. I wish I could comment on the food however it was never served, after a 2h 45minute wait with no apology or explanation from the serving team. The 2 starters they did serve were incorrect- a complete shambles.

We have visited this pub in the past for family get togethers as it a good mid way meeting point for us all. This time however, the service & food were definitely not up to usual standard. The place was over run with children, running about and being quite loud. We were greeted rather abruptly before being shown to our table where we ordered Sunday lunch. After about an hour’s wait, we asked where our lunch was, it was then served quite soon after but it was tepid. We had a lovely waiter who took our plates & returned with hot food & an offer of free drinks. We did then try to order dessert but after another long wait, gave up & left. Such a shame as we understand there are new owners here, just hope they get their service sorted out.

My wife and I have enjoyed many meals at The Chestnut Horse, it’s one of our favourite treats. We were therefore delighted to have received a voucher for a meal as a gift. However, upon phoning to book the meal, the pub had, changed hands. My wife very politely enquired as to whether the new owners would honour the voucher (that had been bought in good faith) and was told very abruptly that ‘it was absolutely ridiculous’ and that it wouldn’t be honoured. I fully understand the decision, but the lack of manners cannot be excused. Needless to say they have lost a customer!

We have enjoyed several lunch meetings here before with family, as this is halfway between where we live. We always had such a lovely warm welcome before, great food and great atmosphere. Things have changed unfortunately, along with the ownership we understand.

Oh dear. Drove a considerable way to eat here last night. Surprisingly quiet given the busy pub a few minutes up the road.

We met up with a friend at The Chestnut Horse intending to only stay for a few drinks and maybe a snack. We sat up at the bar and the barman basically just kept tempting us with interesting gins, wines and the odd negroni thrown in for good measure (I think my friend had some interesting ales along the way too but can't be sure!). As it was a midweek night it wasn't really busy but there was such a lovely, cosy atmosphere and we were made to feel so welcome by the owner and his staff. We ended up ordering burgers which were delicious and stayed until closing time - a brilliant, impromptu evening - lucky people of Easton.

We booked the Chestnut Horse as it was close to Winchester Christmas Market and it offered space for our motorhome stopover. We couldn't have received a warmer welcome from Andrew and his staff. He even offered to have us taken to the cathedral by Jamie his barman!

Went for dinner, so good, came back for lunch the following day! Had the trout and pizza, gorgeous food very generous portions. Very welcoming hosts and the Sunday roasts may have been the nicest we’ve had in a pub. Highly recommend, we will definitely be returning!

Love this pub! Headed down to the Chestnut Horse for a bit of an impromptu lunch. Easton is such a lovely little village and after a chilly walk, we needed some grub.