The Dewpond Inn in Basingstoke and Deane

The Dew Pond first and foremost serves outstanding food at very reasonable prices. The staff are attentive and the location is beautiful. All three of our courses were sublime, I encourage everyone to go there if you would like to enjoy some of the best food in Hampshire /West Berkshire.

We celebrated our 50th Wedding anniversary at the dew Pond recently with our 4 grandchildren aged 6 to 11 and their parents and what a great time we had. We booked the private room as it had a little sitting room where the children could spend time between courses and not disturb other diners. This worked a treat as the restaurant was very busy with another party of 10 in the restaurant and most if not all the other tables occupied. The menu offer 6 choices for each course and we did not have to choose in advance which was a bonus. Keith the owner and chef took the trouble though to check with me in advance that the children would be able to eat off the menu as the youngest can be a bit picky.On arrival we were welcomed by Keith's wife and her team and went out to the terrace for pre dinner drinks and just as we were finishing those and our cheese straws, told our table was ready. Between the 10 of us I think we had worked our way through the whole menu by the time we had finished pud. Each dish was eagerly awaited, arrived beautifully presented and tasted delicious, a treat for both eyes and tummies. Service was impeccable with just the right amount of time between courses. The whole team at the Dew Pond made it an evening to remember so thank you Keith and team. You are worthy of a Michelin star but we are quite pleased you do not have one so we can book a table when we want to visit again without booking 3 months ahead to go on what turned out to be a waiting list, only to be disappointed a week beforehand. That was our family's booking at Le Manoir Quatre Saisons some years ago but the tactless way Raymond Blanc treated me on the telephone still rankles all these years later. Keep doing Keith what you do so well and we will keep coming back.

Super place, food was sublime the venue is classy and service excellent. Tastes were sensational and presentation superb. Can’t praise highly enough

Excellent atmosphere and great food. Very well presented and tasted great. Lovely place in a superb setting, will visit again soon.

The dishes were well-balanced and used the best ingredients. We had the oak smoked salmon, then the saddle of local roe deer, followed by creme brûlée with raspberries. Everything was perfect.

Two weeks before Christmas. Table for 10. (At least 1 a vegetarian) What could possibly go wrong? Answer? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Food was excellent. Well cooked, served hot and exactly as described in the menu. Special shout-out to the beef cheeks, the twice baked soufflé and the smoked salmon. Staff were knowledgeable and professional. I’d like to thank all those who served us, took our orders and generally looked after us - Thank You. You made a good evening even better. Varied options on the menu for various tastes and a comprehensive wine list. What more could you want? Haven’t eaten here for 15 years. It was good then, it’s good now.

A very beautiful building in the countryside. The intimacy of the small, beautifully decorated interior rooms made it feel very homely. The table was very well presented with a crisp white table cloth and fresh flowers. The menu was small, but with a good variety of dishes, all freshly prepared and beautifully presented. Well cooked and very tasty. Service was impeccable, professional and friendly.

The Dew Pond never fails to impress. I really must visit more often. Delicious starter and main course for £36. Fine dining at its best. Discrete, efficient waitresses For a mid week evening the restaurant was almost full which shouldn’t have surprised us. Compliments to the chef. The food was superb, beautifully presented and served at just the right pace. Thank you.

We had a birthday lunch for 19 people of very different ages here recently and it was faultless. We had a private dining room with access to a terrace and garden. Everyone had chosen their three course meal from the menu beforehand so the service was very smooth. There is an excellent wine list with a wide range of prices. The food is seasonal and often locally- sourced apart from the fish which is often Cornish as is the chef patron. Highly recommended.

Wow!!! Came here with a group and they had provided a set menu for us. The food was absolutely superb, honestly I could not give you a negative comment about any of it. Pear Salad to start, duck for main and a chocolate dessert. Everyone in our group commented on how fantastic it was. Could not fault the service 10/10

Lovely evening celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. We sat outside with a drink in a pleasant seating area with very nice views whilst browsing the menu. Needless to say our choices of starters, mains and dessert were absolutely delicious and so beautifully presented. We will definitely be going again!

Completely and utterly loved the whole evening! Atmosphere was amazing and the food... Exquisite. One hundred percent would recommend! All in all such a lovely restaurant.

Have just spent another fantastic evening at The Dew Pond, it never fails to impress. From the pre- dinner drinks on the decking, taking in the beautiful views, to the second to none service and food. The souffle is the best ever, the sea bream cooked to perfection and the chocolate dessert stunning. Until the next time, Thankyou to the Dew Pond for a first class dining experience..

Fantastic experience at The Dew Pond! Beautiful food (cheese soufflé and beef, very much winners), excellent ambience, lovely selection of wine and all very reasonably priced. Very warm welcome from the owners and felt very looked after throughout. Looking forward to my next visit - highly recommend.

Very underwhelming all round chef needs to understand that food should be seasoned overall pub food at best

My first visit and sure it will not be the last. Dined with friend who has enjoyed meals here for many years. Seems that a consistent high standard is maintained, as can be seen from other reviews. Food was delicious, served by staff who really know their stuff - no dashing back to chef to answer queries! Menu is not extensive, which is generally a good sign as here, with favourite dishes regularly on the menu such as the twice baked cheese souffle and duck breast and confit leg - highly recommended. Definitely a good idea to book in good time as deservedly very popular.

Seriously good, rather traditional feeling restaurant. Could have chosen many different items from the menu. Double cheese soufflé to start was brilliant. Service good without being overbearing. Came away wanting to return soon.

We celebrated a special birthday with family and friends. The food and service was exceptional. Would highly recommend this restaurant.

Been going to the Dewpond for over30 years now and the quality and great experience have never changed. In my experience compares very favourably with some of the top chefs at a much more reasonable price. Good for special occasions

Celebrated a joint anniversary with friends and we left feeling full of delicious food. The menu was a m eat lovers dream but felt vegetarian options were limited. Food was very reasonably priced and gave fixed costs for 2 or 3 course options. Service was prompt but a couple of staff members lacked the warmth to engage or smile at times. We were asked for our drinks order without having seen the drinks menu which we had to ask for. These are just minor niggles for which was a enjoyable evening of tasty well portioned food.

My husband and I went here for my birthday. It is in a great location and feels like we are going into a home. We were welcomed to our table . The food was well presented and delicious. The service was very good and not...

I took my partner here for his birthday, it was a really lovely experience overall. He says his main course (duck) was the best main he has ever had in his life. There were 3 vegetarian options on the menu (not including desserts) but no...

This wonderful little restaurant is a unique gem in the heart of Berkshire countryside. Top level food, and lovely, intimate service from some charming and attentive ladies, always discreet, and never interrupting one's conversation with pointless "is everything all right" questions. High quality food, very...

We had a dinner for 40 and the Dew Pond was truly exceptional. The setting, food, staff and Keith’s friendly organisation of everything made it the perfect location for a birthday party. The Dew Pond has a wonderful atmosphere and the staff could not have...

We chose the Dew Pond for our reception because of its spectacular setting. When we arrived the staff were incredibly welcoming. We gathered in the garden where we took some fantastic photos of the surrounding countryside. The meal was extremely well presented and all courses...

We started off as 9 for the birthday dinner and dwindled down to 5 on the day due to Covid, illness etc which I informed the restaurant as soon as I found out. We arrived slightly earlier and sat outside, admiring the views, chatting and...

We visited the Dew Pond 27 May Good food but not worth the money We were a party of 4 Our bill came to over £200 A couple bottles of wine plus a few drinks Plus we got a taxi there costing £86 A very...

Food out of this world, could not fault any of it. Starter Parma ham and figs main lamb dessert white chocolate parfait. Followed liqueur coffee and truffles. Bottle of Pinot noir. Everything delicious. Will definitely be back, if ever we are in this area again.

Average fair. Food was presented great. But lacked any flavour. No salt or pepper on table so must be a brave amazing chief to do allow that. Sadly not good enough here. Nice place, nice staff but food (main thing one goes for) is simply...

Alas it’s been too long since we last visited here but great to be back again. The standard of cuisine and quality of presentation is a delight. It was wonderful to see such a great place so full of diners enjoying dinner. The aged beef...

European style fine dining. An excellent place for a special evening out. Our party included a vegan and someone with multiple allergies and intolerances. Both were served both well and unobtrusively with meals that they greatly enjoyed. We don't go there often, since it is...

I took a group of 20 people who like fine dining to the Dew Pond on Thursday last. From the moment I drove into the car park I was greeted with a warm welcome and it just got better. Julie had helped me prior to...

Last minute decision to go, but glad we did. Excellent food, really well presented. Maybe too small a gap between courses, as we were not in a hurry. Service good and pleasantly busy atmosphere. Will definitely be back.

We visited the Dew Pond whilst staying with friends who are lucky enough to live very near it!! It was first class from start to finish. The ambience, food and staff were all spot on and combined to make our visit a superb culinary experience...

Top top quality dining. Everything we had was perfectly seasoned and just perfect. Not overpriced for such perfection. Highly recommend if your looking for somewhere special. It’s very quiet in there so I definitely wouldn’t take anyone loud. The service was very professional and just...

There are only a few restaurants that always deliver quality and this is one. Been going here for quite a few years for special occasions, probably 2 or 3 times a year. It was always my parent's favourite restaurant. Took some friends in December and...

We were a party of 10 to celebrate a 21st, 30th and 60th birthday. The food was amazing with fantastic service. Staff were very friendly and attentive. 1 member of the party was gluten and diary free. There was lots for them to choose from...

This smaller restaurant is near Highclere castle and is well worth the trip to get there. Limited menu with fixed price for 2 or 3 course meal. Lots of local ingredients in the dishes. Pick the one you would like the most, all are great....

Lovely meal this week with 3 courses costing £42. Good choice for all 3 courses, the cheese souffle was light and delicious and the chicken breast extremely moist. Very tasty food and excellent unobtrusive service

Came here for an 18th birthday. Been many times over the years always having a great experience, this time was no exception. We booked a months ahead of time and they were very catering to the needs of our party, even said they would make...

Both my wife & i were taken to the Dew Pond Restaurant by my son & his wife for my Birthday evening meal, We had never been before to be honest had never heard of the Dew Pond, When we arrived we were greeted by...

Picked this restaurant for our monthly date night tonight and it exceeded my expectations in every way. The food was fantastic, the staff friendly and the Covid precautions an example for every restaurant we saw them cleaning the wine list and the salt and pepper...

We went there at the end of last month and booked in advance. The set menu was scrummy and we were very impressed by the high standard of the ingredients and the professionality of the establishment. Social distances were maintained throughout the premises, the service...

Firstly all the staff were in face shields and there was ample hand sanitiser for them and guests so we felt totally at ease. When we arrived the weather was absolutely stunning so we grabbed a seat on the veranda. The veranda area available to...

Back to one of our favourites and it lived up to our expectations , fab food , excellent service, and imho good value. Book in advance as very popular!

So glad we ate here. Every course was delicious and beautifully cooked. Excellent value at £36 for three courses. Our first time out after lockdown and we had a perfect evening. Thank you

This was our first visit to the Dew Pond, and we were welcomed as if we were regulars. Service was impeccable and perfectly timed (albeit distanced and you're visited at your table less frequently to reduce contact time). Everything from the bread and butter to...

.. and it could not have been better. The atmosphere, menu and service were all up to their usual standard and the staff went out of their way to make the overall experience as positive as possible.

We had a party of eight and were given a "Private" room - the menu was an interesting selection. The service was good and the food was very good

I had dinner here with my wife last Saturday. Initially we were told they were full but they took our name in case of cancellations and luckily on Saturday morning we got the call to say we were in. Everything was excellent! The crab and...

We have been visiting this restaurant for many years. Our latest visit was a birthday celebration dinner for 10 people. From the warm friendly greeting right through to coffee and farewells everything was perfect. The food was delicious, the wine selection eclectic and fairly priced,...

Had another lovely evening here at this restaurant. Although it was really busy as it’s Christmas time the food was still at it’s excellent standard and the service and welcome exemplary as always. Can’t wait to return and have the lovely duck dish once again...

Can’t fault this place, delicious food and great service. We’ve been a few times and taken friends and family who love it here. It’s a favourite and we’ll continue to visit.

I love this place. Always an outstanding menu, beautifully prepared and presented. Owners and staff are lovely. Classy delivery without any sense of pretentiousness. Great sense of humor. Yet again a fabulous evening to remember. We’ll be back again. Gracias a todos, especialmente por el...

There are three smallish dining rooms with well-layed tables. In summer there is a nice outdoors area for taking drinks. The table we had I felt a little exposed into the middle of the room and it was a little short of space. Most other...

This discretely located restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is superb and the service low key and excellent. It reminds me (in a very good way) of the sort of classic restaurant my parents would have frequented.

Spending a week away staying in Berkshire for my husbands 60th and decided to spend his birthday evening dinner at the Dewpond. It was a excellent meal with very friendly staff. The food was of very high quality. I would highly recommend!

We made another visit to the Dew Pond on Friday evening. A large gathering to celebrate our friends' Wedding Anniversary. Superb meal enjoyed by everyone. One thing you can rely on when visiting the Dew Pond is, they will never disappoint on the menu, presentation...

We have been meaning to come here for decades and finally made it. Really regret not having been here earlier so have some catching up to do! All the food is on a set price menu with a few supplements and provided excellent value. The...

We were looking for a restaurant that could accomodate 12 people for a 60th Birthday meal. The Dew Pond provided a fantastic service from the time we arrived and had pre-dinner drinks in their lovely garden until we left after coffee. We all chose our...

Have been many times over the years. Food is always superb with great, welcoming service. It won't be long before we return!

Love the Dew Pond but they do need to offer more vegetarian and vegan dishes, this is the only complaint as we really love this unique restaurant.

We had a birthday meal at the Dew pond and had a very pleasant surprise. By this i mean we have driven past the restaurant for years and always had the impression that it was a bit stuffy and over priced so had no inclination...

The Dew Pond is a real favourite of ours for outstanding food & service in a relaxed, welcoming environment. I ate there recently with friends and it was as good as ever. Scallops, Fillet of Beef & Cheese were all superb. The wine list also...

I booked dinner for a business meeting for 32 people, that's no mean feat to prepare, cook and present that many meals. All at the same time to the same standard and all hot. Keith and his team did not disappoint. The food was superb...

We had a very nice meal well cooked and presented. But it was a Saturday night and the restaurant was full, the music playing was very loud and not the relaxing music I would expect from this kind of restaurant, in was so noisy with...

Looking for a venue where my family and small group of close friends could celebrate my wife’s surprise birthday party was a challenge. It had to be somewhere special. Then I remembered the Dew Pond restaurant and delightful evenings we’ve spent there in the past....

We have dined at the Dew Pond for a range of occasions over the years, from large family meals to dining as a couple. Every time they have lived up to our expectations- wonderful food and friendly service - coping with vegetarians and gluten free...

Upon arriving on Saturday evening with a booking for 4 people, we asked if we could go and sit somewhere for cocktails - no not allowed as this is only available for guests who book the private dining room. Shame we weren’t told this whilst...

Visited to celebrate our anniversary. Very well looked after from start to finish. Had the pleasure of enjoying pre-dinner drinks and nibbles outside in the garden beforehand. Food was fantastic as always. A real treat!

went here for my birthday yesterday. Have to say it was quite disappointing. We were asked if we were celebrating anything, said yes, but nothing actually manifested itself. Not even happy birthday iced on my desert plate... Okay, to the food now. My starter of...

I’ve been away for a bit but having had to give a review of disappointment just today of a very different experience I wanted to balance with a praise for a really great evening at The Dew Pond. Within seconds of arriving at The Dew...

Fantastic food, great wine and great service in a relaxed atmosphere and all overlooking Watership Down - definitely going back

Ho festeggiato il compleanno di un’amica in questo ristorante! Si trova circondato dalle campagne inglesi, immerso nel verde dei prati!!!...

A little out of the way but is a great setting overlooking Watership Down. Food and service are very good. Quiet and relaxing place to have an indulgent meal.

Good dinner 3 courses and a bottle of wine just over £100 very good service and good size portions ..

We had a lovely meal, absolutely perfect, the place is beautiful and very cosy, high standard food for a fair price.

For a romantic dinner for two, friends or a slightly bigger group, this is a stunning eating experience. Glorious food, good wines, helpful advice, good service and lovely ambience, all in a wonderful setting. What more could you ask for?

We had a surprise birthday lunch at the Dew Pond. Everyone had a fantastic day, the food and wine were great and the staff excellent looking after 40 guests with various dietary requirements perfectly. Have visited the Dew Pond several times over the years and...

A wonderful family party at the Dew Pond, couldn’t have been more perfect. Staff incredibly attentive, food top notch and the atmosphere relaxing and welcoming. A real gem hidden away in the beautiful north Hampshire countryside

If you want good food, wine and attentive service then you cannot go wrong by visiting this place. We have been about 6 times over the last 10 years and have always left with a good feeling. They removed their snug in recent years where...

I have been visiting the Dew Pond for 20 years and I have never been dissapointed. Seven of us dined there at the beginning of December. I started with parfait of foie gras and followed it with the best end & sholder of lamb which...

Just come home after another wonderful meal at the Dew Pond. We all enjoyed the meal and they coped excellently with a member of the party who was gluten intolerant. Really friendly service. We'll be back...

Four of us dined here on a busy Saturday night. I had scallops followed by the fillet of beef both were excellent with local cheese to follow that. The only issue was that we found the service was a little flaky. Forgotten orders, a bit...

Booked this for my husbands 50th birthday get together with our family. The food was excellent as usual and the service is really good too. Such a great place to eat with a good choice of menu and wines. The twice cooked soufflé is amazing.

Why we have not returned to the Dew Pond for so long amazes me, as the food is terrific, the service is good and the fixed price menu is excellent. It will be on our regular places to eat list. The restuarant has a friendly...

We came here for a birthday dinner and although we found the food excellent, we were disappointed with the service. The waitress came to take our drinks order without offering us a drinks menu. I was very surprised that it was not possible to order...

As in rather civilised, in a homely but smart way. Great selection of gins for snifter on terrace, cuisine top end of middle, which sounds sniffy but isn’t meant to. Really very good and not as long in tooth as we d feared. Go. As...

Ambience feels like visiting wealthy relatives at their estate -- understated, posh, quality everything. Fixed-price means options are more limited but found plenty to like such as the Brixham Crab starter and the duckling main. Generous side vegetables, elegant presentation indicative of fine dining. Window...

The most amazing, tender, melt-in-the-mouth steak I’ve ever had. Nothing could beat it. The pudding that I had was also incredible. Left feeling satisfied, but not absolutely stuffed. Could not compliment the food more.

I arranged a party of 24 to go to the Dew Pond. From start to finish the staff couldn't do enough for us - thank you Keith for helping me organise this. Food and ambience superb and faultless. I have been several times and never...

A lovely restaurant. We have been before and the food is consistently good. Nice location as well. The prices are also reasonable for the quality of the food.

We have lived in this area for 30 years and never visited this establishment ,so thought would see what attracted the Newbury "great & good".The menu is a fixed price 3 courses @£36.The selection was varied and of a standard you would expect at this...

Having visited on a Friday night we came away feeling very underwhelmed, although the food was good, well presented and well cooked, it lacked much flavour and finess. To start the parfait was faultless however the brioche was average at best, I would guess a...

Having not been to The Dew Pond for many years we went there last Friday and had one of the best meals we have had for many years. The service was good although the restaurant was nearly full and our bill was very reasonable. It...

Had dinner recently at the Dew Pond. It is a set price menu for three courses, very limited choice and extra is charged for both the steak and the cheese course. Sadly we found the food was nothing very special and certainly didn’t justify the...

First visit-booked for my birthday dinner with my wife and I.Thoroughly enjoyable experience from start to finish.Warm welcome,drinks outside whilst we considered the menu,attentive but not overly fussy service ,excellent food-very high standard of produce used,beautifullt cooked and immaculately presented.Even the coffee was first class.The...

Small restaurant in Berkshire, and is pricey, but totally worth it. Good service, good choice of menu, which I think is seasonal. They had a chocolate sensation dessert and that was the best bit of the whole night. There's not a lot of space to...

Yet another lovely meal in one of our favourite restaurants. Predinner champagne outside in the beautiful countryside setting prior to a delicious dinner. Everything is always so well presented and cooked to perfection. An intimate small restaurant in a delightful setting with friendly attentive staff.

My family of 4 booked this restaurant to celebrate my wife and my wedding anniversary, We last ate here several years ago,so it was good to return to find the food and service still at a extremely high level, The restaurant is in a tucked...