The Deers Hut in East Hampshire

Had a celebratory dinner for a friend’s 60th birthday on Saturday. Fantastic meal with great service. Recommended 👍

What a fantastic meals 20 plus of us every meal came out hot and really great taste

During our visit, together with my wife, to the Old Thornes in January 2024, we ate here twice. The food was delicious, the location was very cozy and the owner was very gallant, my wife was in a wheelchair and the owner was very helpful and very friendly. Satisfied guests from the Netherlands Nino and Ratna Bear

Went here recently for dinner with a friend. I had my 10 month old son with me and from the start I was left standing, waiting to be seated, for a while with my baby in my arms. I didn't bring his buggy inside because I know it's tight on space inside and a buggy is awkward at a table. A member of staff then informed me they "don't do high chairs". What!? I can't be the only person who has ever brought a small child into this pub!? My son isn't old enough to sit in a normal chair or booth, but is far too mobile and wriggly to be held for the whole meal. I had to go back out to the car to bring the buggy in. Later on during the meal I needed to make up a bottle for my son. I always bring hot water with me for this, but it usually needs cooling down. I went to the bar to ask for some cold tap water, as our waitress hadn't been past in a while, but again I was left standing for a long time with babe in arms. In the end I gave up and my friend had to try to flag down our waitress. The food and drinks were delicious, but I was left with the feeling that my son/ families with small child aren't really welcome here. I won't be coming back until my son is a lot older or I'm child free for the night.

Booked the pub after it was recommended by the air bed and breakfast owner. I'd looked up the pub food online but when we arrived the menu looked nothing like online, I was expecting a traditional pub menu but sadly no sausages, traditional pies,only a choice of 2 burgers beef or chicken, very expensive fillet steak at £35. I had to settle for fish and chips, and vanilla cheese cake and sorbet severed on a hot plate.the pub was extremely loud big groups not ideal for a dating couple. I definitely wouldn't revisit here again..sadly.

2 large glasses of Sauvignon Blanc and a packet of KP Dry roasted peanuts all for the bargain price of £25!! That is called exploitation Deers Hut. Just because you have the nicest pub garden in the local area doesn’t mean you have to totally rip the locals off. Not all of us have jobs in the City and tonnes of spare cash. You are taking the piss. I could have bought two very nice bottles of SB for £25. Buyers beware!!

Me and my partner Jordan are staying at the old thorn hotel and thought we would go for dinner at the dear hut. Didn't book a table but was approached by Lauren who was very friendly and quickly found us a table despite being very busy which was great. Through our visit it was lovely great food which was delicious and the lady who delt with us Lauren was very helpful. Would definitely recommend and come again if we stay in the area again. Charlotte and Jordan.

Enjoyable pub in the countryside. Lovely area. Relax in the open patio. Good selection of food, drinks, and great desserts.

Havn't been here for a while and we will be back sooner. Every coarse I would order again, but the many other choices would have to be tried. They venu was packed and I would advise booking to get a table.

Great place for food, lovely gardens first time there and we will absolutely return

Visited this pub for Sunday lunch with the family. The staff were very attentive but didn't seem to communicate much as they would often forget we ordered something or ask us the same question multiple times. The food portions were really hearty but I wouldn't say the tastiest. In fact, most courses were quite tasteless.

Great food always at reasonable prices

Always a warm welcome cleaning comfortable Engaging staff,nothing is a trouble. If you are a couple or a party always great food and an enjoyable experience

Well worth travelling for, one of th best pubs in Surrey. The food is great, the ambiance inside and outside is good, and the service is great. Bonus points for being really easy for people with allergies - a good menu showing allergens and a kitchen that takes them seriously while being really easy to order from. 10/10.

Heard mixed reviews, but thought this place was excellent. Staff reallt friendly and food was excellent (decent portion sizes too). Will return for sure!

The most excellent and efficient service we have received in a long time. Food was lovely and well presented. Staff were polite, friendly and attentive. Well done to everyone.

Popped in on Tuesday evening for a drink and a bite to eat - 2 for 1 Burger night and the place was packed with a great atmosphere! Thanks to Lauren and the hard working staff though for finding us a table and looking after us so well.

Me and my partner had been looking forward to our anniversary meal here for awhile. Had a nice drink in the beer garden first which was pleasant, afterwards it all went a bit downhill. We got put in a room off to the side, lacking atmosphere and after finishing our first round of drinks, we had to wait 30 minutes with the empty glasses on the end of the table. Servers were walking past constantly to tend to a group behind us, before I had to stop a server and politely had them our empty glasses after they were ignored. Bear in mind, we had ordered other drinks and they were still left until we asked and it was a quiet evening. The food then came out overcooked, which was disappointing for the price. My partner ate around 1/2 of hers and I ate less and then when asked if we could take the remaining 70% of our meals home, we were told we couldn’t which was really disappointing considering the price for overcooked food that we couldn’t even take home. We proceeded to have to wait 20 minutes after confirming we were done for the cheque which was irritating. Would not recommend as it turned an otherwise celebratory day into a bit of a downer. Disappointing really.

Out of the way place, but so so pretty esp the beer garden. Went for the chalk water trout was not disappointed & will be coming back again soon!. Unfortunately, it was a Monday & service was quite slow, hence the 4 stars. I'm going to go for a weekend brunch next time in the near future to see if service is different. Cocktails were great, too!. Would recommend & will go again. TO ADD been a few times since my initial review. They're recruiting if anyone's looking for a job. There were more staff, hence my rating going from 4-5. The food is delicious & I'm trying to work myself through it all. I had the venison pie of the day from the special's menu. Baking hot wholesome food just as I like it!. Great job guy's, be seeing you again soon!. Thank you 😊

Avoid Table 9. I do hate it when staff take advantage of an early arrival newbie party to allocate them the worst table. The table out of sight of the servers and right by the loos. Thanks for nothing guys. The food wasn't worth writing home about either. We won't be back.

Attended a wake here, very accommodating and food was excellent.

Fabulous pub with quality food. Really enjoyed the evening

Sadly let down by my Bavette steak, the Deer's Hut has always in the past been excellent. My steak was chewey and inedible but when mentioned, it was not charged. Full marks for service and understanding. The meals for the remaining 3 persons were acceptable but not exactly brilliant. Service was quick and courteous and the drinks were good. I considered it expensive for the quality of the food.

Lovely food and friendly staff, we'll be returning for sure!

We absolutely love coming here! We had our wedding 8 years ago at The Old Thorns & this is the place we always go for food, lunch & dinner, we try at least once a year as we celebrate another Anniversary & we are always very warmly welcomed, staff are lovely, food is delicious & atmosphere is wonderful. This year our children surprised us with a voucher & we had it presented to us by the Manager in a lovely card with words our children wanted on it & we did notice we had little love hearts above our table too! Cute! Thank you for making our Anniversary so special & for all your hard work, you are always busy, but always all smiling! X

Cozy pub, good beer. Nice garden. Not the cheapest but certainly one of the nicest pubs in the area. Excellent food, varied and interesting menu. Well worth a visit.

We were very impressed with their menu for Gluten free . A really nice atmosphere & staff . A well recommended place to go .

Always a great experience. Lovely garden too.

Also excellent Wheelchair ♿️ Accessible Toilet facility. Had Lunch today food & service impeccable. Celebration of two Family Birthday's in August. Party of four including my PA. Venue organised Liphook Cars to take me home & Manager helped me out of Venue into Cab.

Gorgeous place with great food.

Had a capital W Wonderful experience at the Deers Hut. Just chatting and having a couple of stout with a few mates. Our server was simply delightful. Incredibly attentive to all of our needs while not taking away from our banter. Would recommend, though the manager, a rather large man a tad lacking in the hair department seemed incredibly rude towards younger members of his staff. Having said that, I will be back!!

As the sun set below the south downs, I lift a cool Inch’s cider to my lips. The calm ambiance of the Deers Hut makes me feel as safe as my mothers arms. The smooth rush of liquid heaven courses through my veins, I let out a warm sigh and smile, forever grateful to the Deers Hut for providing me such a beautiful experience. I begin to think of all those who will live and die to never experience the Deers Hut, and pity them, for it is all that is good and great in the world.

We had a off the cuff lunch at the deer hut. And what a great experience. Staff were super freindly and the food we had was top notch. We all had the ploughman's off the specials board, and I would say it's one of the best we have had. Price wise you could say its on the high side but I'd argue its worth it as the produce was outstanding and the price refects it. Well done deer hut.... well done

Great service and food for a large group of us, they did a great job taking care of all of our needs

Excellent Sunday lunch. As a group we tried all the roasts and enjoyed them all. Deserts were also great. Back for Sunday lunch again. It is very popular and was busy. Excellent food again. Great meat dishes, with lovely veg too. Back for a birthday meal. Again great food and drink. Nice variety of specials on the menu as well as the main menu. Also desserts are even better than before!

Bar staff need to smile and not look like it's an effort to serve!!

Lovely pub would highly recommend

Fantastic food, service and ambience, dog and children friendly. Would definitely recommend this pub.

Lovely family get together at The Deers Hut recently. Excellent food and great care was taken with regard to various food allergies by the friendly and efficient staff. Highly recommended!

Lovely pub with wonderful staff and great food. Service was really enjoyable and dog and child friendly. Vegan options available too and staff aware of dietary restrictions.

Lovely pub, very welcoming, staff are great, guvnor very helpful. Good beer, great food. An all round win

My wife and I came to the Deer's Hut with a couple of friends for Sunday Lunch. I wanted to see what it was like as my daughter is getting married at the Old Thorns (just up the road) later in the year and I was really glad we came. The staff are really friendly, the roast dinner was wonderful, the service was excellent and the atmosphere was great. It was very busy there, but we were surprised to have our meals served so quickly. I am looking forward to going back there with a few of my family for dinner on the eve of the wedding. If you are in the area I can't think of a better place to have a meal. I highly recommend The Deer's Hut.

Such a cool little place. Smidge out of the way, but worth a diversion for. Food was fantastic and the drinks were sensibly priced. Had a nice time here.

Always has great atmosphere, with fantastic staff an amazing menu that never disappoints , love it there

All in all, not impressed unfortunately

Wonderful pub. Beautiful garden settings back and front. And plenty of lovely places inside to sit. Great atmosphere. The food was really great quality. We sat in the back garden and it was the most positive experience.

Amazing. Friendly atmosphere. Lovely location

Had to wait 1hour for food, although pub not busy. Very expensive for a pie, mash and a little cabbage for £20. Plus service charge included. Only trout as fish offering, no quiche or salad, limited menu. Will not be calling again.

Stopped here this evening for Sunday dinner, for three. We were greeted with friendliness and immediately made to feel welcome. Throughout our very enjoyable stay, the service was friendly and excellent. The food was very good indeed: I chose the nut roast, and felt as though I had been served with Christmas dinner, such was the variety of the vegetables, and food on my plate. I hope that we will be back again, as this was a delightful experience.

It is a pretty pub, well located with nice seating out front and apparently a large garden behind. We came on a sunny day when this was at its best. Staff were friendly and helpful. It began to fill quite quickly and we arrived mid week at midday. Most of the clientele were older! If 3.5 stars were possible, that is what I would give because although my food was nicely presented, my hummus and pepper sandwich had barely a sneer of hummus, and given this is a cheap ingredient, I expected enough to taste it! My friend ordered the jumbo prawn starter, and got 4 prawns maybe 1.5 inch’s long, so baby jumbos! Many of my fries were and inch or less in length which made them hard to eat and affects the flavour. Small details, but important when this and a beer is £20

Lovely pub garden. One of the best I've ever seen! Great atmosphere/decor. Good friendly service. Happened to be in the area playing golf (old thornes) will definitely return when in area. Sad I dont live close would definitely be my regular.

Really nice location for sitting outside.

I really like visiting this place.

A beautiful place. Really enjoyed my day.

Booked by phone for 7pm dinner slot on Bank Holiday Sunday,, with dog, no issues told we would be slotted iin, but we're busy. Arrived on time, stood at bar whilst 6 staff busied around oblivious to us and another couple waited to be seated. Waited patiently for several minutes to then be told that our allocated table now occupied by others, so another table had to be found. Eventually seated with dog near a party with the ubiquitous screaming baby. Ordered everything together, drinks & food , with explicit instructions not to wait until I was finished the soup to bring mains as wife had no starter. Spicy soup arrives, no drinks though until nearly finished soup. Then asked if I wanted the mains, as it was waiting, I replied yes as per my original request. It arrives another 10 mins later. It's now 1 hour since we arrived to us getting the mains to the table. I'm starting to get irritated now. Table is cleared and I ask for dessert menu. Table opposite gets menu, orders theirs and I'm then asked by their waitress is everything ok. I reply no, get menu and after another 5 minutes of no service, go to the bar and order myself, at this point it is far less busy. Table opposite gets their pudding, at this point I'm now livid with the lack of service, and tell waitress so. My sweet arrives without the coffee I ordered My wife complains about the appalling service, we get the bill with a reduction, but that isn't the point. Over 2 hours for 3 courses, the continual prompting, whilst the food is very good, the service is dire. Spoilt what should have been a lovely evening. Avoid if you want your food the same day you order it....

As always busy but accommodating great place to visit

Good food and friendly staff. The fish and chips were fantastic, but it is a very large portion, so make sure you are hungry. This may be a strange criticism, but for a place that has been around since the 1600s, it lacks a historic feel. For example, the bathroom looks almost brand new and modern, and the style is wrong for the age. I think they should have tried harder to make it match the rest of the buildings decor. Don't misunderstand me, totally worth a stop for a drink and some food. Small criticism, for sure. Staff was super friendly.

was in there last week and the staff were lovely treated me well and looked after me , even pointed out i’d had too much to drive which i was thankful for and didn’t realise i’d had as much as i did , so fair play and thanks ☺️

Great food, service and location.

Met up with some old friends and had a lovely lunch. Food was excellent and portion sizes great.

Tasty food, beautiful pub, huge portions, good atmosphere, friendly service despite pub extremely busy. I’d suggest adding a few more vegan options as there is like one starter and one main. Although the chickpea tagine is really a winner for me. My flatbread starter was cold and the olives were straight out of the jar, an upgrade would be welcome. This pub is at the entrance of the Old Thorns Hotel Resort and offers a nice alternative from the restaurants they have there. Lots of parking, lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations possible.

Food and service is always outstanding but the main reason I go to the Hut is because of the Guinness, its always bloody perfect. Now I'm thirsty, gotta go, time for a pint 🍺

Food is incredible, it's a perfect place to relax after a nice hiking.

Wow, what an amazing pub, great service, great food, value for money. Also the start of a 4 mile round walk. Staff were very friendly.

Fabulous, relaxing pub . Good food

The owner of this propery is probably the rudest lady i have ever come across. I made a booking months ago for 30 people to attend my wife's 40th birthday party. The manager called me today to discuss & send me the menu's 9 days before. The menu sent by accident, was a sunday menu so i called to request the general menu instead. I was then called back by the owner who called me a liar as she believed that the correct menu was sent & her manager was not in work the day the email was sent. When i offered to send the email back that i have recieved, i was told that i was being rude & she will cancel my booking. My wife's birthday party is in 8 days time now & we now have no venue & i will not being going back there ever again.

The best steak I’ve had in my life, great atmosphere with an open fire too! Thank you guys.

Great pub food. The pork belly was delicious. They have a great outdoor area, surrounded by green.

Excellent Quality Sunday Roast. Great service and a warm welcoming atmosphere.

Nice pub with plenty of space. Had the most delicious hot chocolate.. not too sweet but very chocolatey. Lovely helpful staff.

Booked a table for 12 people last Sunday to celebrate my dads 90th. What an effort they went to to lay the table so beautifully. The service was impecable and the staff so patient with such a big group including children. My dad said his fish and chips was spectacular (his fave dish). We mainly had the roast sirloin and it was cooked perfectly to everyone’s specification, from red for my husband through to well done for my aunty. Potatoes were crispy and the Yorkshire pudding vast and light. Looking forward to return again soon. Huge thank to you all for making the day so smooth and enjoyable, I really appreciated it.

I've eaten here twice now and both times it was a wonderful experience. So many pubs call themselves "gastro" pub but this one delivers on a great pub atmosphere with lovely staff and a fantastic menu. The satay curry was full of incredible flavors and the sea bass and scallops were cooked perfectly. There are gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options and some very tempting desserts. We arrived later in the evening with our dogs and we were made to feel very welcome and we were not hurried with our food at all.

Great Easter Sunday lunch with family. Pub tastefully decorated with lots of fresh spring flowers and the best pub Sunday roast we've had with proper gravy. Will be going back for sure.

Ate whilst staying at a hotel on the same road. Staff were attentive and polite from start to finish. Refreshing to see when so many restaurants seem to suffer the opposite. Great food with a really good choice of drinks including non alcoholic. Would definitely book again.

I celebrated my 60th birthday here with 8 friends on Saturday lunch. It was the most perfect afternoon. The staff and service were fantastic, my guests agreed it was the best meal they had had in years. We had three courses, including the specials. The cocktails were sublime and have spoilt us forever. Everything I had asked for and hoped for was done and I had the most wonderful afternoon with my friends. Thank you to the manager and staff for helping me celebrate a special occasion.

Fantastic food here, good selection of ales and the staff are all top quality. Very much recommended, especially the minced venison pie - it's superb

Food is fantastic, great service, will be back

Wonderful establishment for a quiet drink or fine dining. Particularly liked the venison terrine. Please follow me on Instagram @outandaboutonindianscout

Really great food and pub. Great staff, very patient and understanding, even after a long day for them. Good drinks selection. Good atmosphere too. Thanks!

We came here twice in the same weekend everything about this place was AMAZING. The pork belly was unbelievable. The Sunday roast is the best I've had whilst eating out. The service was great, it's got a lovely cosy interior. 5 stars all round!

Wonderful food,staff and atmosphere.

Fantastic food, one of the best pub roasts I’ve ever had and seabass was exceptional. Staff lovely and attentive. Nice touch of giving all mothers flowers on Mother’s Day.

Wow! Visiting the area and had lunch at the Deers Hut. Cozy, welcoming, delicious food (pan fried sea bass is the best I've had - and i eat a lot of sea bass!), great service, dog-friendly, child-friendly; it's almost enough to make me want to move to the area!! Would highly recommend.

I called deers hut ahead of arrival around 14:00 and asked how long is the wait. I explained that I had to be done and dusted (referencing to food) by 15:00. The man on the phone checked with his colleagues that that’s possible. Having arrived around 14:15 we were seated by a very kind waiting staff. Having recognised that we called ahead of the arrival they done everything to get the food to us asap and it really happened super quick. Without too much of a rush we were finished with our lunch before 14:45. I’ve also had food in Deers hut before and I have to say these guys are winners. Most likely best place in Liphook. Super convenient if you have to meet up with someone as it’s 30 seconds off the a3.

Never had a bad meal here ever. The food is always excellent, ideal for special occasions, the staff always on point. Thank you for another amazing night

Came from Canada, and we had a really great experience. Food was top quality and the atmosphere was really comforting!! One of our fav spots when we fly over.

Excellent service, nice warm atmosphere and very tasty food. We enjoyed our evening. I recommend!

A great restaurant, and. Perfect option if you are staying at the nearby Hotel. Food was great quality. Friendly and attentive staff. Price was actually very reasonable for the quality. We would definitely visit again.

Ist visit very impressed food was top notch atmosphere great ,staff very helpful courteous ,

Visited recently with a friend! Wow what a great pub! Tasty food, great service and the place is decorated really lovely and cosy! What more do you want!

Very nice pub! Really lovely food and atmosphere!!!! It was a bit cold in the restaurant area but overall we enjoyed it a lot!

Lovely place beautiful surroundings. The venue was warm and welcoming, food excellent.

Great food and service! Would definitely visit again soon! The staff are polite and attentive! Keep up the great work!

Nice pub, great for a drink any time of the year (garden and fireplace) Food was standard, staff are friendly but need more energy behind the bar

Such a lovely, old fashioned pub. Excellent food!! Service was very friendly and helpful, and they loved the doggies which is always great.

We visited over Christmas and it was packed. Great service and tasty food. Will def return

Not sure what the previous review was about as we found as a coelic that there was an extensive gluten free menu available, in fact there must be at least 10 plus options on the menu. I asked if it was possible to have a gluten free steak sandwich and they were more than happy to provide . Great food and great service.

Today I went to the deers hut and was thoroughly disappointed. I went expecting to be able to have a gluten free burger because I am coeliac but not only was there no gluten free bun, the actually burger patty has wheat inside. I just want to point out the waiter was great because they actually knew about the patty having gluten so thank you to them. I feel there should be a gluten free burger patty and bun as an option.

Great food and great atmosphere!

Really great country pub, I had a delicious pie.