The Fighting Cocks in Gosport

Only called in for early evening drinks but we were made to feel so welcome and the ale selection was so good, we ended up staying for an evening meal. Food was great and Alfie totally looked after us! We’ll definitely be going back!

Well what a gem of a pub...food was amazing. I mean it amazing. The service was more than five star. I thought my mum's liver and bacon mash was fab...sorry mum you are in 2nd place xx coming back tomorrow to try the steak and ale pie

Visited here for midweek evening meal as Alverbank Hotel restaurant was closed and fighting cocks recommmended by Hotel. Service and food very good and the pub, which has changed alot since I was last there 40 years ago!!!. Inside is warming and comfortable and dining area quiet. Tom

Visited here for midweek evening meal as Alverbank Hotel restaurant was closed and fighting cocks recommmended by Hotel. Service and food very good and the pub, which has changed alot since I was last there 40 years ago!!!. Inside is warming and comfortable and dining area quiet. Tom

The food is brilliant and great value Service was great too and the pub is lovely. They couldn’t do enough for us. Would definitely recommend!

Lovely pub , nice atmosphere and some great beers on tap.

Fresh, well cooked vegetables, the crispiest roast potatoes and the biggest Yorkshire puddings! We had beef, gammon and lamb simply fell off the bone, The staff were fabulous and Alfie was simply divine!

Not been here for a while but thought we would try the roast dinner as we had friends with us. We had three roast dinners and one roast meat on a baguette. The portions were very generous with a good selection of vegetables and several slices of meat. Gravy was plentiful and very tasty. What stood out was the service: over the course of the meal we had several young men and one young woman serving us. All were exceptionally pleasant and friendly and very helpful. What a change from the grumpy, bored service which is now so common in many restaurants. The Fighting Cocks is a traditional pub ; it is stylishly decorated, very clean and has an interesting menu. Recommended

Very very good food and exceptional service...only issue was screaming children

Visited for a Sunday lunch after seeing good reviews. What a great place. Delicious food, and excellent friendly service. We all had the beef. Well cooked, tender, lovely vegetables and roasties. And a large Yorkshire pudding. Good sized meal and the young staff were lovely. We also thought the pub dog was lovely 😊

Excellent staff very attentive Great Sunday Roast

Great food reasonably priced. Lovely Sunday roast. Dog friendly.

Lovely roast Service very good, staff friendly

Lovely pub and staff really friendly

I wasn't going to write a review on here but decided to write to the owners first but no response. If it had just been myself that was unhappy with the meal I would have left it but there were four of us all looking forward to a good Sunday roast. Had excellent food in the past. But the quality was not good. I felt embarrassed because I told my daughter and granddaughter how good it was but it wasn't. Hungry after a long trip from Bournemouth.. food was disappointing. But also disappointing is the fact the owners ignored my considerate message. So won't be going again.

Had honey/chilli chicken and baked potato with cheese and beans. Very good food and service.

We came for Sunday lunch and booked a table for 5pm. When we sat down and were given the menu the waitress quickly informed us there were no beef or lamb left. This was disappointing as 3 of us wanted beef but chose the pork instead, the menu stated all roasts would be served with veg and cauliflower cheese. The pork was very fatty and we were told when asked the cauliflower cheese wasn't available. The meal was fine but not consistent with the menu if you book later in the day.

Two visits here recently. One was for Sunday lunch, the food was exceptional and unbelievably good value at £15 for a huge roast beef dinner with all trimmings. Really enjoyed it and would recommend. Second visit was a quiz night, this was okay and we had a fun night but it was very quiet.

This was an unplanned visit at the end of a 13mike walk and what a great ending to our day. We were welcomed by friendly staff, locals and the resident dog! We sat in the large beer garden had some great food (amazing burgers!), we were even able to choose a meal for our dog from the doggy menu. Beautiful homemade coleslaw with our burger and pineapple chutney with the gammon egg and chips. Reasonable priced too. We are actually planning our next visit already! Thank you

A fantastic find! New to the area, we booked for Sunday lunch which was the best we had tasted for years. A well run family pub with excellent beer, food, and community events. We intend to become regulars.

Lovely spot, donkeys, ponies, foals but I found food not only overpriced but very low quality. My husband and I both ordered a cheese, ham and tomato panini with small salad. It was priced at £12.99 - not cheap but I was hungry and looking forward to it. When it arrived it looked nicely presented but to my shock and utter disappointment I did not find a beautiful, thick slice of ham but a scattering of tiny pieces of diced ham, most of which was fat,!!! I brought this to the attention of a server when he asked if everything was OK with our meal. He looked surprised at my complaint despite having just delivered a delicious looking meal of ham and egg and chips ti another table!! No sprinkling of fatty ham bits there but a thick meaty slice of ham!! I was offered a complimentary dessert which I declined as we were mid journey or a drink. I feel in the light of the validity of my complaint the entire meal should have been complimentary. Nobody likes to feel like they've been fleeced - sadly that was my experience. Shocking that this is happening to others on a regular basis .

Yes, definitely. (Yes definitely. )

Had a fantastic meal at The Fighting Cocks in Gosport today. Prawn cocktail followed by Liver and Bacon. The liver was cooked to perfection, as were the accompaniments, followed by Lotus Biscoff Cheesecake yummy. Staff are so friendly and helpful, atmosphere was great. Chefs James and Des are brilliant. Highly recommended!

Great burgers and a very chilled vibe

Have been in Gosport for the Heritage Week. This is a great pub. It is Wadworths and 6X is my favourite beer anyway but I had dinner as well and the welcome from the staff and quality of food are both first class. Good portions of beautifully cooked food at very reasonable prices. I will be back there tomorrow.

Had a fantastic dinner of egg gammon and chips. Really generous portion perfectly cooked, with lovely details like pot of pineapple chutney with gammon, and pea shoots decoration. Staff all really lovely, kind and nothing too much trouble. A local band of later years gentlemen were in one corner too and the music was excellent. A friendly busy welcoming pub. Great range of drinks and even an oat latte! Not even pubs in London seem able to pull that off 😁

Great service in a welcoming environment. Our food was good and tasty and the dogs meals were enjoyed as they finished off the bowl contents. If there is a dog poo bin in the garden, I didn't see it, so would suggest having one around the corner by the gate as dogs are very welcome and may need to perform!

What a little treasure. Food is excellent & very filling. All the staff are helpful, friendly & polite. There is a lovely garden with a play area for the kids. Dogs are also very welcome here. We recently had my Nan's birthday lunch here, all 17 of us. The landlady couldn't do anymore 👍 One of my favourite places to eat out. It can get very busy so best to book a table. Highly recommended.

The service Billy gave us was outstanding, warm funny and so accommodating. All the other staff were faultless too. We'll be back!

Great Sunday roast. Welcoming and serve attentive. Would recommend.

So dog friendly, the owners one comes up for a cuddle. Lovely pub with good wholesome food and great beers on tap. The garden has many tables and is a great place to eat in the sun

Took our son from Australia and his gran for a mid day bar snack.The food was fantastic, great service and lovely staff. Very good value for money. Will definately visit again,

Staff were welcoming, friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Food was amazing and reasonably priced Atmosphere was lovely and warm - we will definitely be back!

Ideal family pub to enjoy a relaxing lunch with children and dogs in the sunshine

Probably the best pub food in Gosport

We booked on a Sunday afternoon for two. We were greeted warmly and politely and shown to our table, which was a lovely booth. Our orders were taken very quickly. We ordered the beef roast x 2 as they had run out of lamb. Our drinks arrived promptly as did our food. Positives - The beef was plentiful, divine and melt in the mouth! A homemade Yorkshire pudding is always a thumbs up and the cauliflower cheese was delicious. Slight negatives - Although the gravy was tasty, there was not enough for the whole meal and no extra provided. There was not a lot of vegetables and the roast potatoes on the harder side. This does not take away how tasty everything was, just a bit more on the plate for £14.95 would be desirable. We will definitely visit again as I love the look and feel, the staff are lovely and we really did enjoy their food. Thank you.

Went for some food on a Monday evening for daughters 16th birthday food was fantastic and good value, service was very friendly and the young lady added a candle to her dessert so she could make a wish this was a lovely thought and we appreciated it. Will be coming back again hopefully when the sun comes out and we can appreciate the garden. Thank you

We were a party of nine who had booked a table (outside) for an evening meal---waiting staff were great, even although it was very busy. Food was excellent with a great choice and the younger grandchildren loved the play area. We had a great evening.

Staff were rude as anything and couldn't get the orders right.

Went there on a whim with my family. Nice day, so outside in garden. Probably 8 to 10 family sized tables and small play area for kids. Dogs welcome. Food was good, came quite quickly. Out of stock of some condiments and some meals not available. Parking can be an issue as on small village road. Prices seemed a little high, but quality offset this. Overall would recommend though.

Love the garden with the play area for younger children and a great menu with so much choice.

To start I’d like to say the staff were very nice 🙂Very bland poor quality food tho! The experience, average at best. The eggs were overdone and the chips were powdery! It’s not cost effective and definitely not good value for money!!! Charged us for two cappuccino’s because it was in a small latte glass absolutely shocking!! £7.40 for one drink!!!! The dessert was very very disappointing personally I think it was a ripoff , the waffle hard and the Banoffee was a joke! embarrassingly bad. The garlic cheesy bread a stodgy mess and the so called Gammon literally ham egg and chips. To be honest the ham was ok but well hidden and very little of it !! they didn’t even send out the extras that went with it. My father-in-law is local so that’s another place for us to give a wide berth. The vegetarian burger moving mountains burger very basic in a bun £14.95. So basically £12.95 for a few chips and some salad !!! All three of us gave it 5/10 max. The pints of beer were the only thing that were priced sensibly at £4.70 each. They know they ripped us off with the cappuccino it was small glass and like I said £7.40 shame on you!!!!! Obviously we won’t be coming back it was literally rubbish. I gave two stars and that’s being very generous.

Nice gardens and lounge/bar etc. Pity playground was out of use. Food quality ok. Long wait for food to be served.

I'll be honest, I wasn't expecting to like this place but it had a reasonable selection of beer, good service and my friend said the food was decent. Overall, I'd call that a win for the area.

We recently booked a meal for my dads 60th birthday, our party was 24 adults, 3 children and 2 babies. We chose this venue due to the childrens menu and the park. We also knew the vibe was relaxed and chilled and we were not disappointed. The staff were friendly, extremely helpful and very accommodating. Prior to our meal their communication was great. We preordered which saved a lot of hassle when we arrived and this ensured the food came out all together. There was not one complaint from any of our party and everyone said how lovely the food was. We were not rushed our after our meal and we had a great experience. Would highly recommend. Thank you to all the staff for making this occasion stress free and relaxing.

Nice dog friendly little pub with garden

Lovely afternoon spent with good company. Great place for food and for families. Will definitely go back.

Didn't have any food hence the no stars

Went for 80th birthday Sunday lunch with my family (11 people) the service was extremely slow waited approximately 30 minutes for first orders to be taken and a further 30 minutes for service. The food was poor with 1 slither each of carrot & parsnip, a small spoonful of cabbage and 3 small roast potatoes, I had the lamb shank although it was OK it was on the small side. We waited at least an hour before sweet course was served. My family spent over £250 including drinks. Also due to where we were sitting one of my sons had to continually get up to allow wheel & push chairs through an internal door. Needless to say we will not be visiting again even though we have had good food and service previously.

Good food and real ale. Never been before, but will be going back.....

Lovely hidden pub with a lovely outside area and great food.

Such a great pub. Huge beer garden, quality food, lovely warm staff & service, and very dog friendly. Theres a big play area in the garden for kids which is separated from the tables, so it's great for everyone. I don't come here as often as I would like, but when I do it's always brilliant

Really lovely pub. Excellent food menu and its dog friendly too even uncluding a menu for dogs. Nice big sunny beer garden too.

Very nice old style public house

As the first time we visited this cosy pub, it was a Comfortable , friendly and welcoming with great prices. The food is fresh and tasty I had a chicken and bacon, jacket potato it was delish. Safe to say we will be returning soon in sure and can't wait for better weather so we can enjoy the garden area

Lovely place, bar staff make you feel welcome get place for all the family

Good locals pub with great food . 👌

Excellent meal today, well presented and cooked as requested. Pleasant helpful staff. spacious modern bar restaurant area.

Brilliant place to go and eat .. and a great atmosphere

Lovely location, the staff were great... Really impressed!

1st time here for many years but will come back again.

I came here with my family and friend. The food was amazing and so many choices to pick from on the menu including their own gluten free menu and vegan menu so that everyone is included in their freshly made produce. We had their freshly made garlic cheesy bread, a crispy chicken burger and their chocolate brownie. The portion sizes are very generous and definitely got our moneys worth. We cannot wait to come back in the summer to their relaxing pub. To experience their welcoming service and a pint in the garden.

We gathered for an evening meal, 6 in the party. All the staff couldn't do enough for, very attentive. The food was excellent. Everybody's needs were catered for. Thank you for making us so welcome .

We were a large group of 40+. The staff were excellent, very polite and friendly. We had preordered, but wanted to be fed as one group, food was served very quick, very hot and tasted lovely. No complaints from anyone, all will or have recommended to friends and family. Many were first time visitors but plan to return. Any last minute changes were made with no complaints from the pub. Very accommodating staff and owners.

Spur of the moment decision to go for Sunday lunch. A bit short on places to park, but managed to get one not too far away. I'd have preferred it if the ' dog - friendly ' area had been kept separate from the rest of the dining area, ( tho I appreciate that not all dogs get on well with one another ! ). One owner did allow their dog to run around un - checked, which was quite disturbing. Clients sitting near to me were having a REALLY noisy conversation about things which I'd consider better to be kept private. Nevertheless, the overall atmosphere was pleasant, as was the dining area itself. The room, table, cutlery, etc., were all clean, and the staff were very friendly, helpful, and adaptable. As a pensioner, I was allowed to order a child - sized portion, ( to leave room for dessert ! ), a concession which I really appreciated. I have a good appetite, but it was plenty for me. Great to find roast pork on the menu --- with the bonus of some marvellous crackling ! Service was prompt, and some extra requests I made, attended to with no fuss. Everything nicely cooked and tasty. My dessert was something quite unique : utterly delicious ! I wish I could afford to visit more often, but your prices are certainly not exorbitant, and my meal was worth every penny. I've recommended you to some of my friends, and I will certainly come again when I am able.

Great place to stop for lunch. Nice food and beer. A great community pub.

I went in for a quick bit of lunch with my father. I had 3 of the vegan options. Sun dried tomato Mac n Cheese, Beer battered onion rings, and Garlic mushroom toast. The onion rings were super crisp and well seasoned and the mac n cheese was the best vegan mac n cheese I’ve had. Everything was piping hot and tasted amazing. Portions were good and everything was well priced.

Incredible, the food here is exceptional and good value. I had 3 courses and devoured them all! Set in a lovely inviting environment, made to feel really welcome. Great choice of drinks too

Last three visits to the Fighting Cocks have left me with a sense of bewilderment. What has happened here? What was once a decent place to eat is now no longer on my list of place to go (and in Gosport that doesn’t leave me much) Food is mostly deep fried and very salty and yet price remains high. Staff seemed disinterested in whether we liked what we were being served (it’s as if they already know that what this place now serves is below previous standards). The place really lacks any sense of direction and is disjointed (lots of “staff” operating behind the bar and have access to kitchen but I am not sure they all work there??) There are many other points I can make here but don’t want to name individuals or appear too harsh but this place has slipped under the current regime and I for one will not eat here again.

Great food at a very reasonable price.

Our favourite local. Always a warm welcome, nice atmosphere and good pub food. The fish and chips were excellent.

Very nice choice of food, I went for the Buffalo wings with blue cheese. I would of preferred the cheese on the side to dip the wings in. I love steak so went for the rump, a bit chewy but tested nice. Nice choice of beers and the overall service was good. Very good value.

A well run pub with a fantastic menu.

Disappointed with the spring rolls,small party type rolls,the sort of thing you get in iceland for 10 for £1!,soggy with no filling and tasteless,I would expect better quality for the money they charge.

We visited yesterday for Sunday lunch, we were greeted by friendly and helpful staff and having had a drink first we were shown to our table. Ordering was quick and the food arrived quickly too. We ordered 2 roast pork, 1 lamb shank, one vegetarian meal and 1 pork and chorizo meatball tagliatelle. We all agree the food was gorgeous. The honeycomb cheesecake was divine. The staff were fantastic and the place has a great atmosphere.

Just used the place for a drink, very clean pub and nice friendly staff,the beer was excellent and although we did not have a meal the food served to others looked very appetizing

An unprepossesing establishment from the outside. Warm and friendly indoors. Best fish and chips I've had in a long while. Can't recommend it enough.

A nice 'proper' pub. Friendly, laid back, good food and good service. Me and my brothers enjoyed our lunch there.

A great pub with a good atmosphere. Had a large garden with a fenced children's play area at tge end.

Once again can't say enough about the food and service at The Fighting Cocks. The evening was enjoyable from start to finish, with the additional bonus of some Shanty singing. If you're looking for good food good service and good company you will not go wrong. Looking forward to new winter and Christmas menus.

A proper pub. Went for a function out the back, a great spread by the pub and they kept on top of it making it look great all the time. Good section of beers and drinks. Very welcoming, friendly locals and the manager was on the ball with everything that happened. Great night, thank you all.

4x 5 Sterne sagt alles! Genial, vom Essen über den Service, bis hin zum Ambiente!

Called in for lunch whilst out walking. Excellent food and good value for money. Will definitely be going back😁

Great food, best Sunday dinner I’ve had in a long time the gammon was beautifully cooked compliments to the chef ❤️

Second time in for roast dinner and it was excellent well worth the money. Highly recommend this place for food and ambience.

Came today for Sunday dinner it was lovely, compliments to the chef, best Sunday dinner I’ve had in a long time ❤️

Very nice. Good food. Great service. Play area for the little one.

Hadn't been here before but took my dad and his wife for Sunday lunch. Really impressed with the food, the roasts were really good and they have a kids menu if (like me) you have fussy kids who don't really like a roast. Everyone was pleased with their food, had a decent selection of beers and the puddings were excellent. All round really happy and would come back again.

I loved the fact that they actually had a doggy menu. It was also spotlessly clean

Had a great evening listening to the regular Thursday night session band, great staff too, very friendly

Great food and very friendly staff 👍

To be honest, we were a little bit disappointed as we had good expectations of the place. The food was ok but it was really the service which left us disappointed. The staff were friendly when they engaged, but it felt like they had forgotten about us. We planned to order dessert, but after waiting about 15 - 20 mins after finishing the main meal to order dessert but we gave up in the end and had to go to the bar to ask for bill. I would have understood if they were really busy, but it was fairly quiet.

Would rather not .The food left alot to be desired. Meat dreadful the pork and beef(ie Sunday roast )cooked and reheated !!Will not visit again .Such a pity as the Sunday roast used to be really good .

Six of us had an evening meal booked. We were very disappointed with the meal.

Took my son on Saturday for his first visit, he enjoyed the beer and the pub.

First visit. Great garden and tasty food. Prices not too bad. Love the attitude towards the doggies

The waitress was fantastic but 6 out of 10 meals were inedible.

All very good we were a group of 12 and one of tge people had a seat by a door. Though it didn't seem to bother him as he enjoys talking to the people who came through.

Steampunk gets together on the first Tuesday of the month. Will try the food next time.

Met a couple of old friends here on a recommendation for Sunday dinner. It did not disappoint at all. Made to feel welcome the moment we stepped in the door. We hadn’t booked ahead but were given a table in the restaurant area. The food was great. I had the topside beef. Everything cooked to perfection. My wife had the lamb and said it was great. We sat there for 5 hours drinking and eating. The staff were attentive and polite. I thought the bill was very reasonable and would recommend this place to everyone. Shane we are only visiting Gosport for a short time.