The Forest of Bere in Winchester

Visited this pub with my husband on a Friday night. I have never met such poor service in my life…it was shocking…whoever the barmaid? Owner? I have no clue…I visit a lot of places but have never been so shocked of lack of service ..friendliness …it was almost like you were a problem going there! I guess they are freehold and are happy with “their locals” fine…good luck ….do not even go in there for a pint…unbelievable!

Amazing to find a traditional pub, gorgeous food especially the pies, friendy service, very clean and felt very safe, thankyou

Popped in on a Friday lunchtime. Ordered their Classic Steak & Kidney Pies. What a good choice! Hot, homemade, tasty, well-seasoned, filled with steak and kidney - Delicious 10/10!! Will definitely pop in again! Thank you for a memorable lunch!

This used to be my local pub but recently moved up the road they do amazing pies that cannot be missed. Very good value and home made will return soon

As i was returning from portsdown hill heading back to southwick i passed a sign saying Forest of Bere. I stopped to have a look and what a great place to sit and chill. There are lovely forest walks for able bodied walkers and short ones for those not quite so committed. Plenty of parking (pay and display) benches and fallen trees to sit on. Play areas for all ages. A green to play football. Great for a picnic which is what i did but sorry no barbecues. Gates are locked at 8pm. There was a mobile food hut which sold burgers , crisps hot drinks and milk shakes andomuch more of course including ice creams which i couldnt resist. Had a lovely two hours just chilling. Fab place busy with children as they dont return to school till next week but didnt put me off.lovely to people watch.

We visit here regularly throughout the year. My son is 5 and we’ve been coming here for about 3 years regularly. It’s a lovely walk and you can choose to go on longer or shorter walks depending on your preference. Lovely play area at the top for children of all ages. There is a snack van who is reasonably priced if you need a drink or snack. Toilets at the top by the car park are reasonably clean. Nice area for a picnic. Car park is reasonably priced. Very enjoyable day out in the summer or winter

I ordered takeaway and the delivery was so quick and the Rice is reasonable. All good I'll definitely recommend people to try this restaurant and takeaway...

Reasonably priced food , good range of pies but went for the Beef Bourguignon with mash. Tasty, Traditional pub setting, parking at front and rear or if full a free car park nearby.

all good service nice welcome friendly. The pies are very good staff very helpful welcoming a bit dark but a very old building plenty of parking outside nice seating area on the side

Heard about the lunch time pie menu so tried it out and the pies were great. I do not think they serve food in the evening as it has an indian resteraunt adjacent to it - but the lunch time menu us great.

I am currently staying in Denmead for 7 weeks, and have used this lovely little pub many times now. It is dog friendly and has a great cosy atmosphere, the locals are very accommodating and welcome me and my vizsla Chilli every time.

Went with a couple of friends for our twice-yearly catch-up, as one had recently moved fairly near. A lovely olde worlde pub, very friendly owners. The food was basic pub-type menu but all home made. Between us we had pie of the day and shepherd's pie, and couldn't fault it - especially for the price. My friends had deserts, which apparently were delicious (I passed on that as I have such a small appetite, but tried a spoonful of the brioche lemon bread and butter pudding, and I wished I had had room for it!). Do try this pub if in the vicinity!

Very nice and reasonably priced lunch today. I do like a proper pie with proper pastry. Excellent home made soup as well. Well done

After a chilly ride around the Meon Valley we arrived at the pub for 8pm If your looking to hold a private function then try the Forest of Bere Awesome food in a traditional British Country inn with top class service. What is not to love about this place. This was our second year of Piefest and we were not disappointed. The bespoke pies made for the evening were out of this world. Home baked with locally sourced ingredients and packed full with filling and flavour, they may well be the tastiest thing you ever get to eat. Then just as your patting your belly in satisfaction the crumbles arrive and the agony of choice begins again, pear and ginger or cherry and forest fruits? Whatever your choice you're in for a treat. But don't just leave it for a special occasion, I have never had a bad experience here, from the lunch time menu to the evening bar food, it is always well prepared and full of flavour. I would Love to give this place 6 stars but 5 is the most TripAdvisor allow.

Encontré este lugar simplemente pasando pero me alegro. Este es un buen lugar los locales sin la personalidad 'mejorar 'a otros lugares no tan lejos. Es un lugar acogedor, con un personal amable y una buena cerveza. Cuando visité tenían tributo, Soltera y Ringwoods antiguo motas mejores disponibles. Hay un montón de objetos interesantes esparcidas por el pub.

took the whole family including the kids and we had a great Roast at a very reasonable price. They have a great garden area when the Kids get restless and a nice decking area to get away from the busy bar. This a friendly village bar and ideal whether you want a meal or just an evening out with friends. Lots of parking which is always a bonus.

I do believe that UNATTENDED kids will be given a shot of Espresso and a free Puppy!(The garden IS gated)

Lovely old style pub with lovely friendly staff especially one particular girl with dreadlocks Busy road & not particularly good for kids but great for a quiet drink

Lovely to pop in here as i used to pop in there to see my Granddad WAY BACK IN 1970s and 1980sNot really changed all that much

Good quality Real Ales and friendly staff. Perfect for a Sunday lunchtime pint. A pub with history and character

My favourite pub. Proper English village drinking hole, just as it should be. Friendly staff, great atmosphere, good fun. Great selection of music on the juke box and great selection of ales.

This is a small pub which is nice, it very small but it lovely pub never had meal in here. It a lovely pub in the summer as you can sit outside downside is that car park is not very big .

Excellent takeaway, good delivery service, certainly worth trying, order on line quick and simple, good value, not used the resturant or the pub but have heard the pub grub is very good great name for their pies locally.

Peter the landlord had two large pies and an apple crumble done especially for us by prior arrangement tonight, when 17 of our motorcycle club turned up. Can't fault the food, the deal or the pub.

Good honest local pub with nicely kept beer. A good place for a pint while you wait for your Indian takeaway from upstairs!

We visited for a quick pint and food on a Saturday lunchtime. Old school ambience, decent selection of ales and the best pies we had ever had. You simply must go and try them!

Very friendly staff, parking available, old pub with oak beams and open fire. Very friendly bar staff. Plenty of seating and cheap prices on a Sunday.

We used this Indian for a delivery a week or so ago, we did struggle for them to find out address but otherwise no issues. Lovely food and quick delivery too. Well worth a try!

I go back here at least twice a month top notch service but amazing food the Quality is just excellent highly recommended! The pub is just a bonus and a front for the excellence that goes on in the kitchen

a lovely walk in summer or winter,we walked all the way around,taking our dogs,they enjoyed it too,some of the paths do get quite muddy at times although the main path is fine..

Not for us Im afraid, dark, dingy, small, musty, old fashioned, mismatched, seating cramped. Car parking not very good, staff friendly until another customer came up to the bar, then it was like ''buggar off please'' Clicky, everyone outside stared as we went in and again when we left. {Your not a local!!!} Similar to Portsmouth, dissapointed.

It has taken a long time for us to finally find a great Indian. We haven't ever been to the restaurant but the delivery takeaway is amazing! Everything is clearly made from fresh and clearly done using fine ingredients! The Bengal Sauce is to die for! The sauces are never oily and always tasty. Personally I don't like the tikka masala here, far too sweet for my liking but I adore everything else! Gorgeous! Highly recommended.

Really friendly locals and great atmosphere, great beer and cider