Based on 1.459 opinions finded in 3 websites
Based on 1.459 opinions finded in 3 websites
Nº 161 in 440 in Basingstoke and Deane
Nº 24 of 73 British in Basingstoke and Deane
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Great environment but a bit overpriced.
Agis Kalogiannis . 2024-10-13
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Our annual visit and as good as ever. Food was amazing but I think the staff wanted us to leave as we were last there and keeping them from closing up!
Allison & Gareth Evans . 2024-10-13
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Great food, generous portions, brilliant service, ideal for a celebration meal
Chris Jefferies . 2024-09-24
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We visited to celebrate 2 birthdays with our friends. This was my first visit and I had heard very good things about this place. My starter was gorgeous - Goats cheese - however due to the limited menu on the board on this day, I opted for Sausages with the gravy on the side. The sausages, while from a local supplier were a bit dry and the gravy, for me, was reduced too much so was sweet and sticky - not what I would assume would be classed as a gravy. My husband had the venison which he enjoyed but again, the beetroot puree made the dish rather sweet for a main. The food was good but due to the choice on the day, I wouldn't return in the next few months and will await a change for a winter menu I guess!
Toni S . 2024-09-17
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Looking for a light lunch and this place looked good. Friendly welcome and very clean and tidy. Menu was up on wall boards and nothing wrong with it but nothing said wow. However appeared quickly enough and was tasty. Service was good. This place is pleasant, clean and I was not disappointed.
Adrian W . 2024-09-17
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A great pub with top class food. Staff are very freindly and will go above and beyond whats expected. Menu can be adjusted to suit any individule request. Will deffinately be going back there
Alan Bungay . 2024-09-15
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You can rely on eating great food and getting good service. The food is always fresh and cooked beautifully.
Tim Clark . 2024-09-07
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Landlord is the most miserable guy ever! It's called hospitality for a reason mate!! Staff seem all AI cloned,no please, thanks, nothing, with the odd exception. Beautiful pub and setting, but with no personality..... plus bloody expensive! Shame tbh
Nick H . 2024-08-08
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Thanks Phil and team for a great food and lovely place! Will see you guys soon
Jep E . 2024-08-07
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Absolutely fantastic place. The food is outstanding. I absolutely will be back
Quintin Abrams . 2024-07-22
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We had the pleasure of dining at the gamekeepers today on our way home from London and what a pleasure it was.The owner came over to us after we sat down and explained everything on the menu with pride and passion you really don't see these days and sure enough when we had our meal it was as delicious as we anticipated.We look forward to returning in the near future.
Brian Frampton . 2024-07-21
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If you love and appreciate local produce and meat then you must go. The venison gnocchi was perfect. Service efficient, friendly and highly competent. Authentic and cosy interiors. 10/10.
Yasmin L . 2024-07-16
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Went to the pub to celebrate our daughters birthday, fifteen of us. When booking I expected the Landlord to say that we would need to order in advance. No, turned up and ordered off the menu. Each course arrived together, great service, the chefs must have worked their socks off. Very friendly Landlord and the staff could not have been more helpful.
russellprice46 . 2024-07-15
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Amazing food - managed to eat here two nights out of three! lovely welcome and very friendly owner and staff - only wish we lived nearer as it would be a favourite place to go - Thank you for making our weekend away extra special
havetosaynow . 2024-07-05
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Food was excellent. We went a number of years ago and it e really enjoyed it then and it was just as good this time. All three of us had the fillet of beef and we couldn’t fault it. The service was also great! Will definitely be back!
Michelle . 2024-06-21
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I come all the way from New York City, just to eat here, anytime I’m in England. Absolutely brilliant. The filet with blue cheese and pink pepper corns. The local tunworth molten cheese with thyme and honey. The gnocchi. Everything here is Michelin star worthy, set in the most quintessential pub. All local, and seasonal. Phil, the owner greets everyone and personally tells you the menu, as it changes daily. He’s a legend. Go here. Go to England just to go here. It’s that good.
Hayden Tobin . 2024-06-20
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Great menu, so many good options. Lovely staff, great service and very personal and friendly. Food is super. I look forward to going back.
Chris Hannan . 2024-06-20
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A phenomenal pub! A game meat lovers dream. This has to be my ideal pub. I'm devastated I live nearly 2 hours away, albeit that's probably good for my wallet and waistline. The menu evolves and changes with locally sourced meat and produce. It's rare that I want every single item on the menu, but I did here.
Sean Phillips . 2024-06-15
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Proper country pup with friendly staff and great quality food. Good parking behind the pub.
Robert Fletcher . 2024-06-14
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Absolutely fabulous, and couldn’t agree more with all the previous reviews! The landlord was friendly, welcoming and just knew his stuff. We came with 4x kids in our group, and although there wasn’t a kids menu, he essentially created one for us from the existing adult menu. I’ve been to the Guinea Grill in Mayfair several times, and none of steaks that I had there were as good as the Fillet Steak with blue cheese and pink peppercorn sauce. The dauphinoise potatoes were perfect, along with the jus, which I think might have been a treacle sauce, but whatever it was, it was the best steak I’ve ever had. Cooked medium rare to perfection. Not to mention, the venison and black pudding scotch egg was the best I’ve ever had! The prices were at the high end, but absolutely worth it. Can’t recommend this lovely country pub enough, and we will be back again very soon
john moore . 2024-06-01
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What a gem of a restaurant!! We ate here when staying at a hotel nearby and it was without a doubt one of the best meals we’ve had out in a long time. Everything from the service, the atmosphere and the quality of the food was top notch. We were so impressed by the personal service and how some of the meals were ‘off menu’. The steak gnochhi was stunning and I’ll dream of this dinner! Thanks so much to everyone at the gamekeepers for a lovely birthday meal!
Sophie Wilkins . 2024-05-28
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Cannot speak highly enough of this place! We were staying in a nearby hotel, and decided to head out for dinner. This far exceeded our expectations and is instantly one of the best places we’ve been to eat. Dog friendly, great welcoming staff, and excellent attention to detail. The food was unreal, generous, and flavoursome. Would strongly recommend you venture out to this wonderful place.
Jack Cooper . 2024-05-28
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This is our fourth visit and it doesn’t matter if you are a small group or family party, the service is perfect, the food incredible and the staff so friendly and helpful with recommendations. It won’t be our last visit. Thank you to all the team for making it both a relaxed and special experience.
Beris68 . 2024-05-26
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We had a lovely meal yesterday, its great that they also offer a child's menu.
Joanne Kingston . 2024-05-26
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So many great options for carnivores, fresh game and tasty trout were the highlights
Sean Lynch . 2024-05-24
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Landlord very friendly and knowledgeable about the food and menu. Other staff great. The quality of the food was spectacular. Probably the best pub food I have ever had and will be returning.
Jon Purehydration . 2024-05-22
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It’s clear these guys have real passion for creating interesting, clever and fantastically tasty dishes. As the boss talked us through the menu it was harder and harder to decide as it all sounded delicious. All four dishes were gorgeous full of flavour and great textures. You can taste the quality of the ingredients and the care of the preparation. Travelled from London and will definitely return.
John Phillipson . 2024-05-21
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Obsessed! 10/10 British Gastro - a masterclass. What a gem 💕
Casey Farr . 2024-05-19
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The food is excellent, so tasty, well cooked and nicely presented the best meal I've had out in a very long time highly recommended, all the staff were really friendly too great service.
Helen Gundry . 2024-05-18
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Where has this place been all my life?? One of the very best gastropubs we’ve ever been to. The food was superb……and that’s an understatement! Some of the best food we’ve eaten anywhere, ever! Gravlax and Beetroot salad - divine Filet steak was just magnificent (pink peppercorn and blue cheese butter was a revelation) Venison - truly sublime I could go on, but will just book another table instead 😊
Peter Graham . 2024-05-03
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Based purely on reviews, I took my daughter for supper here along with my slightly anxious German Shepherd Dog. The staff were incredibly welcoming which helped calm the pupdog. Their passion for their food was impressive and our meal was excellent. I will most definitely be back with the dog.
John . 2024-05-02
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Excellent food, extremely welcoming. What stood out was they offered really delicious food for our 1 year old, beautiful carrots and mash for the little one. Truly excellent starters and mains as well as puddings for the adults. You can tell the team and owner (I’m guessing? The man who greeted us seemed in charge) are super passionate about good food and hospitality. He was so excited to share the menu and offer food for the baby. I don’t normally write review but this place just made our day. Hope to be back soon.
Nandini Ramakrishnan . 2024-04-13
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Great atmosphere, excellent food, very nice staff, fabulous menu with a variety of specialities. If I'm in the area next time, I'll definitely go there again.
Philipp Sonderegger . 2024-04-11
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Great folks there running things. Wonderful food.
Jester Mynah . 2024-03-27
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Always an experience with outstanding service and fabulous food. Standards have never slipped in the six years since my first visit. Just lovely.
Highland Rider . 2024-03-22
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Food was delicious, and it is clear that the owner is super passionate about food and ingredients. Good level of service. Atmosphere warm and welcoming. Highly recommended. The only top tip is to double-check your booking. The booking system seems a little temperamental.
Connie Millar . 2024-03-16
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Great evening here with great food. Only very slight negative is they forgot to offer a drink before trying to take the food order but that wasn't a problem for me. I would defo recommend.
dan chandler . 2024-03-10
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Poor choice of food, no menus, only displayed specials, not a good choice. Ended up with two bland starters and 2 burgers for £90.00 for 2 people. Not good value at all, not recommended to friends or family.
John Naldrett . 2024-02-28
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Fantastic venison and very welcoming landlord
David Wiltsher . 2024-02-24
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Visited with 20 other work colleagues for dinner and was blown away by the service and food quality along with some great gamey options, e.g. wild pig and venison scotch egg. The host was so friendly and welcoming and catered for some tough dietary requirements without any issues, I think he was making up dishes on the fly! Meals were not only tasty but large in size as well, was disappointed I couldn't fit any pudding in! Thoroughly recommend and will be back next time I'm over.
Scott Batchelor . 2024-02-20
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It was a wonderful visit. We'd heard good things about this local pub, but we just hadn't made the time to go there until today. We shouldn't have waited so long. We were confronted with a wonderful atmosphere, tatty food, and very friendly service. We will definitely be returning.
Craig Arnush . 2024-02-16
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Mt first visit here and I will definitely be back! Lovely restaurant, great atmosphere, excellent service and outstanding food! Highly recommended!!
A Swift . 2024-02-10
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Really friendly atmosphere. We had a great experience, the food was amazing. They ran through the menu when we sat down, and they just really 'know' the food they're serving. Really great with allergies too.
Rosie Walton . 2024-01-31
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Food is lovely the scotch egg is beautiful!
Lara C . 2024-01-28
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Food was first class and couldn't be faulted in any way! Probably the best food I've had in a pub, Ever! Some reviewers complain about the price of the food, yes its a bit more expensive than other pubs but you get what you pay for! This is real, home cooked, quality food and worth paying a little more!
Wayne B . 2024-01-23
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Superb food and attentive service. Prices on the high end but, the taste! Oh! So worth it.
Paul Kent . 2024-01-23
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Great place great food and excellent staff plus the dog
Ian Armstrong . 2024-01-13
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Most amazing Christmas Dinner delivered by the most amazing team. Phil, Sandra and the team were excellent. Cannot recommend enough.
David M . 2023-12-25
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Fantastic food from a gorgeous menu. Definitely recommended 😄
Paul Hodge . 2023-12-18
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Delicious fresh food with a homey atmosphere
Boe Williams . 2023-12-17
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Fabulous food, great service all in a proper pub.
Tony Protts . 2023-12-16
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Fantastic food in traditional setting brilliant
Mark Wilcock . 2023-12-15
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Great food. Not fancy it pretentious, but really good ingredients, very well cooked. Locally sourced food that clearly has a lot of thought behind it. The perfect place for a really good meal.
Alan O'Neill . 2023-12-12
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First time this evening and the service was amazing friendly and totally welcoming notnin was to much either felt right at home will be going again but merry Christmas to you all and thankyou so much 😊 xx
Dominique Swoffer . 2023-12-11
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We held our work christmas party for 58 people here and it was FANTASTIC!! The staff were amazingly friendly, prompt and efficient. Ambience was lovely and Christmassy. Food was incredible, served quickly and lots of it! Would definitely recommend :)
Ella Best . 2023-12-09
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Recommended by my daughter, met up with an old friend to have some lunch on the 8th Dec 2023. We had not booked a table but their kindly fitted us in. Excellent service and food incredible. Staff were polite and always smiling, I don`t think I can praise this establishment enough. The food was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend.
susan m . 2023-12-08
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Amazing hidden gem of a pub. Really good food served by the owner and his team with a smile. Recommended venison.
Fabrizio Braga . 2023-12-08
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This is an absolutely spectacular pub. The food was beyond what I expected and really was amazing. The owner and staff were all lovely and friendly (made us feel at home) and the beer was great. I had a venison scotch egg followed by some more venison (why not?) and both dishes were delicious.
jordanf482 . 2023-11-28
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Great food and service. It was special board only with local ingredients used to cook the food. The chefs know what they are doing and we look forward to going back.
Gordon Hossick . 2023-11-21
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5 stars for the amazing food. We booked this for our 25th anniversary. Due to the lack of acknowledgement and not so attentive service I can only give 3 stars. We ordered a bottle of wine and had to serve ourselves, the table was next to the kitchen door and the main walkway to lots of tables. Menus are difficult to read and although they are read out to you we resorted to the internet to get a better look of the food. I had the venison gnocchi with a white wine sauce which was delicious. My husband had the steak and said it was good. Special occasion for us, but spoilt by the atmosphere.
441carolc . 2023-11-19
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First time visit and will go back. Food was lovely and extremely filling. Felt very welcomed and as others have said, they are passionate about their food and with good reason. The road in isn't the best so go careful if you have low profile tyres. Not the Gamekeepers fault, usual UK roads!
Ben Elliott . 2023-11-17
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Beautiful restaurant, great staff and menu, food was piping hot and very rarely, and the sticky toffee pudding finished me off nicely 🙏
James Harriss . 2023-11-16
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You always get a good meal here, but on this occasion it was even better than usual.. All the food was lovely and the service was very good . Thai fishcakes and venison were excellent and the sea bass was also lovely.
pingjtr . 2023-11-14
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Superb food ! Enormous choice. Friendly staff and efficient Service. Really enjoyed our visit and will recommend to all our friends. Cheered a gloomy day!
Jan C . 2023-11-13
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Excellent lunch date. Food was fantastic, service brilliant. Too many food options to try in just one visit so We will have to come back!
Lisarix . 2023-11-12
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5 Star all round. Great service, tasty well cooked and presented food sourced locally
Terry Bond . 2023-11-05
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5 stars for the amazing food. We booked this for our 25th anniversary. Due to the lack of acknowledgement and not so attentive service I can only give 3 stars. We ordered a bottle of wine and had to serve ourselves, the table was next to the kitchen door and the main walkway to lots of tables. Menus are difficult to read and although they are read out to you we resorted to the internet to get a better look of the food. I had the venison gnocchi with a white wine sauce which was delicious. My husband had the steak and said it was good. Special occasion for us, but spoilt by the atmosphere.
Carol Cousin . 2023-11-03
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Really good food, special atmosphere where the owner reads the menu and answers any and all questions. We had a large party of about 23 people and all were extremely happy with dinner.
Pamela Morris . 2023-11-03
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Lovely old fashioned pub in very tranquil surroundings. The food is incredible, with some amazing choices. I had the fillet of beef for a main course and the taste is to die for. If you have not been here, definitely give it a try, I am sure you will not be disappointed.
Richard Linge . 2023-10-29
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This is a hidden gem!! Once found I'm sure you'll return. We regularly use The Gamekeepers for work functions and they never fail to impress or deliver nothing but the best, regarding food and service.
Shaun Mizen . 2023-10-24
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Fantastic venue to have a special dinner,with superb food..highly recommend
Stephen Shellard . 2023-10-23
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We came here last weekend, and it was absolutely beautiful in there, really nice setting, the owner Phil was amazing and staff all really friendly. The food as 10/10.
762zoee . 2023-10-15
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Amazing team and service, food was so delicious we will be back soon
Jenny Prior . 2023-10-12
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Another fantastic visit. Haven’t been here for two years since lockdown Phil and the staff as always very warm and friendly and welcoming. They even gave us a takeaway dish in a warm plate and we’ll definitely be back soon. Thank you, Phil and all the members of staff, Rasha and Tarek Tarek
T . 2023-10-09
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Varied menu cooked by some very good chefs. Service friendly and efficient, could not fault the staff or owner. A good English pub with loads of character. A fair price for the quality of food, cooking and service.
Paul Burton . 2023-10-08
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Incredible meal at the Gamekeeper, a 5* welcome and service. The food was delicious, best meal of the year! Had the hot pot then venison for a meal and their famous sticky toffee pudding, which was out of this world! I definitely recommend this place, it’s not cheap but worth it for the quality of the service and the food. Thanks for a great evening
Sarah Achucarro . 2023-09-17
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Absolutely amazing from tip to toe The sausages were divine and the steak is to die for To top it all off the best sticky toffee pudding will be back Phil the owner and all the staff are friendly thank you for an amazing dinner as always your locals from London
TareksLondon . 2023-09-16
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Lovely country pub restaurant. Lovely hosts, great food. Menu largely game based but other choices available inc fish. Will be back soon.
David Chinn . 2023-09-13
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Amazing food from Phil and the team - always a warm welcome and delicious food.
Christopher Head . 2023-08-07
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My girlfriend and I came here for a quiet birthday meal. We both love game but more so we love locally sourced food and good people. Right from the start we were greeted by the team and then talked through the menu and how they use every bit of the produce in a variety of ways. The menu itself wasn’t huge but it really didn’t need to be when the food is that great. Thanks for a great visit team!
Charles T . 2023-08-06
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Fantastic food. They have a specials board and are so passionate about their food. They were so good at catering to allergies, I didn't feel that anything was compromised on. The fillet was perfectly cooked and after we retired to the sofas to enjoy another pint. We will definitely be back.
Sam D . 2023-08-04
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This was a very disappointing experience. The food was overpriced and only quite good. Too often we were interrupted by staff with no ‘excuse me’, so conversations were halted mid-flow. We were sprinted through the menu which was written on a blackboard and hard to see. The staff were not particularly friendly, many sitting about looking bored. At 9.45 pm we were told they were locking up in ten minutes - we hadn’t even paid our bill at this point - and told drink up. We paid over £60 for two drinks, two main courses and one coffee. Absolutely ridiculous. Never shall we return.
Marjorie C . 2023-07-31
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Delicious food and wonderful service Really great Gin too
Em ma . 2023-07-27
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This is an absolutely lovely pub. Very traditional And also has a well inside the pub a lovely feature We'll worth a visit.
Heather M . 2023-07-25
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This place not only produces srsly tasty meals, the fabulous family running it know how to adapt things for food allergies and intolerances too. Dairy allergy? egg intolerance? Gluten free? There's always plenty of options that can be adapted, and he'll make sure that it doesn't end up bland. Always welcoming, and with a friendly team.
Laura Nixon . 2023-07-23
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Only dropped in for a drink after a walk locally. It was a quiet Sunday evening and the landlord was chatting with a group of locals. A warm welcome was extended, dogs were introduced and a pint appeared in double quick time. The sort of pub I like. Hope to be back ere long for lunch or dinner.
Diptych . 2023-07-17
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Great country pub. Landlord delivers a spoken menu. Lovely food.
Ali “Nana Choo Choo” Bailey . 2023-07-09
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So impressed with The Gamekeepers. I met a friend for Sunday lunch, as it was about halfway between us, and I am now very much wishing it was my local. It has the feel of a proper, cosy pub with history, but also has an amazing, gastro menu of fine dining comfort food, beautifully prepared. The staff were warm, attentive and unusually helpful. It's one of those rare gems whose publican is the heart of the establishment and he really cares about his customers' experience. It was suggested to me by neighbouring Four Seasons Hotel and proved more than worthy of their recommendation. Thank you Gamekeepers!
Sarah Martin . 2023-07-07
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Fantastic country pub with amazing food. One of the best in the local area. They go above and beyond when it comes to catering for kids, adjusting food courses if needed
Mark Jakobsen . 2023-07-06
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Good food, steaks are amazing here!!
Sam . 2023-07-04
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Fantastic place that serves excellent food. Owner and staff are all really friendly. The inside is a proper old English pub
Paul “Charlie” Charlesworth . 2023-07-02
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This place is very characteristic and the idea of the menu on the blackboards is nice. Staff and owner more than kind and able to explain and recommend dishes. My beef fillet was very good and the side dish of potato slices exceptional. The only drawback was that the payment link was not active but we agreed on an alternative way to pay. If you are unsure about the dishes, ask for advice!
luca bonello . 2023-06-24
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Suggested by some friends of ours. Wasn't disappointed. Lovely owners, staff and food! Will definitely go back! A++
Josh18C_SSG . 2023-06-23
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We were made so welcome on arrival, and the landlord went through the menu with passion and knowledge. We sat outside as it was a beautiful day, so hence the atmosphere score, but it was clear that on a busy evening it would be a great atmosphere inside. Food was excellent, particularly the fig starter! Chosen as a mid point to meet a friend, we were so lucky to come across The Gamekeeper, and will definitely be back!
Theresa Hopwood . 2023-06-19
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I had a lovely Birthday meal here. The food was excellent, in fact, its the best restaurant in the area.
mary brett . 2023-06-12
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Like most things in our modern world, you get what you pay for. And The Gamekeepers is no exception to that rule. Try the venison......it's just amazing.
chrisrC3219ZE . 2023-06-05
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Extremely nice place. Very pricey, but I must say, they definitely deliver on the quality. £35+ for a good main dish, but it was the best meat I've ever had, and cooked to perfection! If you can afford to go, most definitely do so!
Joel . 2023-05-11
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Really excellent food, good choice of dishes on the blackboard nicely explained to us by the owner who was prepared to change/swap ingredients to suit people's preferences if need be. Service all round was friendly and prompt. The owner was really helpful to a couple who came in with small children which was nice to see. We hope to be back soon!
Griswalds1 . 2023-05-07
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Stumbled across The Gamekeepers Inn on a Sunday evening when looking for a pub to have dinner at 7pm after a long day in the outdoors. The owners Philip and Sandra were warm and welcoming, explained the menu and had food and drink before us within what seemed minutes. We had the baked Tunworth cheese to share which was luxurious, the lasagne and gnocchi for main. The ingredients made these dishes delicious and if you like generous portions then you won't be disappointed, we will make a return visit to try the other delights on the menu.
Angela Goodwin . 2023-05-07
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Great food and friendly environment!
Alex A . 2023-05-05
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The waitress gave excellent service. Food was very tasty but, only disappointment was the menu choice could have been better & some items on the menu were not available, so making it difficult to choose anything we liked
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Just popped in for lunch to catch up with friends who live nearby. The service was pleasant friendly and efficient (just as it should be). Drinks and food were served quickly and the food was very good and enjoyed by all of us. Clean plates all round. The place has quite a nice atmosphere as well. It's big enough to have a decent space between tables so you dont feel on top of one another.
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One of our party was gluten and dairy intolerant ... the waiter had to keep checking several times to know which items contained dairy. This was surprising given the limited nature of the set menu. Also, the only dessert option for our party member from the set menu was the poached pear which was not available, and we weren't aware of this until after the first two courses. This wasn't unavailable due to being sold out, but because the pears were unexpectedly hard, and they were preferring not to serve them. We opted to take them as they came, yet did need a knife and fork to eat them, but I don't understand why they didn't just warm them up to soften them beforehand. Plus also, it came with an aniseed coulis, which was originally advertised as a berry coulis, and the dairy intolerant guest really can't stand aniseed, so they ended up leaving the pear! With all the faff around the dessert, it ended the meal on a down note, and it all could have been avoided had we been proactively warned about the pear before we locked ourselves into ordering off the set menu. I was also surprised that there was only one dairy free option off the set menu... even just sorbet ice cream wasn't an official option, though it came as an addition to the pear?
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I’m a bit late writing this review but reminded to do so because I keep getting emails from the pub. We called into the pub to talk to them about arranging lunch for a large party after a christening. We did that especially because we wanted to know where we might be sat. This was an important event for us. We were shown a lovely area and it was explained how tables could be put together. We booked, and were looking forward to it. We were surprised when we arrived for the lunch to find we had been put in a tiny annex away from the main dining area. Chairs had been squeezed in, there was no room for high chairs or the pushchair and we had to squeeze past each other to reach seats. The children kept having to duck under the table to go to the toilet. We had been asked to pre order our meals, but many of them were wrong when they arrived and four of the desserts did not arrive and we had to find someone to ask for them ( after about 15 mins of waiting). All in all it was disappointing to say the least and we will never go there again. It felt like we were just treated like captive customers and they couldn’t be bothered. Actually we have lots of family events and our repeat custom would have been valuable.
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Went to the Noel diamond tribute last night - it included a meal - the show and the food were excellent. Everything was served promptly and the waiting staff were brilliant. We stayed overnight which was lovely - a brilliant night out