The Hare & hounds in Test Valley

We booked in for the valentines set menu and it was amazing! The steak was cooked to absolute perfection and it was just delicious! All the little touches made it so special, homemade fudge on the table as a little present and a welcoming drink of prosecco just made it. Service was also brilliant.

I think i must have gone to a different Hare and Hounds after reading the reviews for this pub because my meal was not up to the standard that i would expect. the starter (spring roll with hoisin sauce) was well over cooked and chewy. The main course was salmon with dauphinoise potatoes. Had very little taste and again overcooked, we had to ask for the vegetables that came with the meal as they were not delivered. One of our party sent her meal back as it was inedible. I could go on but I think that will do.

Three of us and our labrador visited on Christmas Eve for lunch and had the most wonderful time. Staff were all extremely welcoming and friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. Two of us have some allergies (including gluten, dairy, egg and onion), but care was taken and attention was paid to make sure that everybody could enjoy as much of the menu as possible. The three of us had roasts, one turkey, one beef and one lamb. Each came with extremely generous helpings of perfectly cooked meat and veg, and a range of accompaniments that were paired to each dish, as opposed to being one-size-fits-all. Desserts were equally generously portioned and of the same high quality. We were sad not to be able to return before the end of our trip, but we'll certainly be back when we're in the area!

Thank you so much for the fabulous night we had for my daughter’s birthday. There were 15 of us and the selection of buffet food and deserts you provided was exceptional. Your staff were so attentive and I even reduced a call the day before running through the arrangements to check everything was okay. I wouldn’t hesitate to use you again for another occasion. Thank you all for a wonderful evening.

Booked a 80th Birthday for my Mum, Nothing was to much trouble. Charlotte took the booking and organised a great evening, the guys in the kitchen cooked hot, tasty amazing food and will be returning in the New Year

Superb friendly service, couldn't be more helpful. Excellent Sunday roast, the roast pork & the lamb was cooked to perfection, real tasty gravy & vegetables.

Fantastic Burgers and Deserts from the Lunch Menu. There were also a couple of new members of staff who were being trained which didn't affect the service. Would highly recommend. Amazing Fresh Food at a reasonable price with a friendly atmosphere.

Just had an amazing birthday lunch here. They went above and beyond to ensure I had a good lunch. The decor is lovely too and there is plentiful parking. Woukd highly recommend.

The food was absolutely to die for and the service was first class, will be returning very soon, would give a 10 if I could it was that good.

Sunday dinner frozen prawns in prawn cocktail over cooked wilted salad not enough prawn cocktail sauce over cooked roast pork and roast beef. Vegetables, baked yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes over cooked too much gravy all over dinner not appetizing made made everything on plate looked like everything on plate look unpleasant not worth the price. Will say last time in August 2023 when Rob Ayres who cooked the Sunday dinner it was fantastic cooked to perfection and delicious.

Wow, the food was absolutely stunning, not only was the steak gorgeous, the seasoning on different parts of the meal, the peppercorn sauce was out of this world, sounds silly but honestly it’s nothing I’ve ever tasted before, the mushrooms were cooked to perfection and the potatoes were lush! There is some lovely food on the menu and all reasonably priced, it was cosy, nice atmosphere and the new decor looked great! Worth every penny, we met with the landlord and landlady, absolutely lovely people, made us feel welcome and Charlotte the bartender/waitress was accommodating, smiley and friendly. Great service all round and will definitely be back! Honestly revisit this place if you’ve been before and if you’ve never been then get ya selves there pronto! Thank you Hare and Hounds!

Lovely to have our local pub back under new management, good prices, good home cooked food, we will definitely be visiting more regularly now 😊

Came for Sunday dinner to try out since the place has changed hands again. Food was tasty, quite the bargain and the service by young waiting staff very good. Little disappointed no crackling with the pork. Would pay pound more for this! More generally, although the restaurant very clean tidy and well decorated, the toilets REALLY need a refurb. Keep it up team!

As locals, we're delighted that the pub is under such expert new hands. The new manager was awarded a Michelin Bib when running a restaurant in France, and his focus on excellent food at a very reasonable price shines through. We went on a Sunday, when they do an extremely tasty roast. It was several pounds less than anywhere else locally but every bit as delicious. I was tempted to lick my plate! The roast potatoes were probably the best I've ever had. The new weekday menu looks great too, with a focus on high quality, reasonably priced meat. Our other local pubs don't do steak anymore so I'm thrilled, especially as the prices are so reasonable. There are still improvements being made, including a well-stocked cellar and state of the art coffee machine. But it's definitely worth a visit now for simple, fresh food done well for a surprisingly reasonable price.

Really bad experience. We arrived early on Sunday for lunch. Staff were rude and unfriendly, told us that they don’t serve food if you don’t have a booking. If you want us to book, add a sign on your door and website! We ended up having 4 drinks and it took forever to be served! We won’t be coming back, such a shame.

Decided to have a Sunday off cooking before a well deserved week off and booked in with the intentions of enjoying a lovely roast which we have had before from the Hare and Hounds. Can't fault the decor, the atmosphere and the staff were lovely too but the food left alot to be desired. The starters were nice enough but when the roast arrived at the table it was a sight to be disappointed by. £19 for a duo of meat roast which was beef and pork and £18 for the pork as an option at the time. The beef was dried up and fatty and the pork was mainly fat with hardly any meat to be found. The Yorkshire pudding was literally as flat as a pancake and overcooked somehow. The tiny stuffing balls felt like they had been deep fried in a vat of fat. There were 4 tiny roasts that amounted to a medium size potato. We don't mind vegetavles being a little aldente but the green beans saw boiling water for a few seconds and I found the mix of vegetables to be odd for a standard Sunday roast. Admittedly we were asked if everything was OK with our lunch but one of the two of us struggles with confrontation and awkwardness so nothing was said. In all honesty we were not going to leave a review until we saw that the pub was shutting not long after our visit on the 20th of August and once they had reopened recently the cost of there Sunday roast has been slashed and it also appears a new chef has been put in place. We can only presume the food will be alot better now but we will be waiting on someone we know visiting and giving their view on the food before we plan to revisit.

Cucina tipica inglese con cibo ottimo. Grande accoglienza e servizio. Davvero una grande esperienza tipica inglese. Proprietario molto simpatico e accogliente.

We've visited twice and had a fabulous time on both occasions. The Manager is hilarious and very welcoming which really makes the atmosphere. We've had Sunday Lunch here twice and both times it was excellent. Great selection of drinks and they're always very accommodating. Looking forward to visiting again!

We have previously been to the Hare and Hounds a couple of times and thought it was brilliant. Unfortunately, on this occasion, the food was not up to the standard we had come to expect. The owner and barmaid were lovely and so friendly, the location, garden and interior are nice. It seems there has recently been a change in chef, and this may have had an impact. I couldn't finish my meal, which is very unusual as I'm not fussy at all! I'm hoping it was an off-day as we would like to continue to support a local small business.

Just had brunch. Lovely Atmosphere very chilled. Staff are lovely and friendly and make you feel very welcome. Food was amazing great quality Eggs Benedict was second to none and can tell the sauce was made from scratch. Thanks for a great time.. see you again soon

Lovely food , lovely man who served us the landlord . Came from essex and anytime we are here we will be sure to revisit ! Great lasagne !

Think you would have to know about the Hare and Hounds in Andover to find it but thankfully out for a drive around the Countryside I came across it. Large car park next to the pub which was handy,lovely building just like a good old fashioned pub. When I walked in felt like a laid back happy atmosphere,nice warm welcome from Charlotte behind the bar,sort of good feeling to be asked what my name was instantly feeling like a regular. Sat at the bar and had a pint from a selection of ales.Had the weather been nicer would probably have gone and sat in the scenic garden. Rob the manager introduced himself and had a chat up this and that,very friendly and interesting chap. Although I didn’t eat I was positioned where the food was coming past me and all looked and smelt delicious. Had a chat with a guy from Albania and he was overjoyed I had visited his country,unfortunately as I was driving I only had a pint and had to go. Fantastic friendly pub and would highly recommend a visit,will definitely be back for a visit for some food and leave the car at home so I can have a few more beers.

We have just got home from a lovely Sunday lunch. I had the beef roast which was delicious, homemade Yorkshire pud & crispy roasties yum & the cherry pie for pudding. My partner had the squid for starter & the chicken wrapped in bacon with Irish mash. Great size chicken breast cooked to perfection. We got lucky with the weather & sat in the garden. Rob was friendly & bought us out a complimentary glass of bubbles each as it was our anniversary, very unexpected in the current climate, very kind gesture thank you. We will be returning

Catering for our large group of 14 people, we had a lovely meal at this pub. The landlord was very attentive and offered to move our large set table outside to the garden when the sun came out. Drinks and food service was great given...

Attending an early-afternoon funeral, we were looking for a nearby venue where the family could gather during the afternoon to reminisce. We contacted the landlord, who - although the pub is usually closed weekdays during the quiet hours between 2 and 5pm - agreed to...

We went for my son’s 30th birthday, the food was really good and staff were very friendly, they brought out my sons cake and got the rest of the restaurant to join in and sing Happy Birthday.

Booked a meal for a family group of 8. Very disappointed in the food we received. I will only talk of my personal experience as others in the group were satisfied but not entirely with their offer. 28 quid for a ribeye steak... Old curled,...

Sunday lunch didn’t disappoint- Then again I didn’t expect it to. Good tasty food as always at reasonable prices

Great atmosphere as soon as you walk in the door, food was amazing, staff so fun, friendly and helpful, deco is really lovely, makes the evening special, all in all had a wonderful evening, definitely highly recommend.

A wonderful meal out with family made even better by lovely staff exceptional service, a relaxed vibe in the garden and the food was sensational. The classic burger blew my mind and taste buds. Highly reccomend this pub!

This is the second visit in as many weeks. Again the food was piping hot, well presented and delicious. Rob and staff were professional and very welcoming. Before we left we booked for Sunday lunch.. Expectations are high.

Just had lunch at The Hare and Hounds for the first time in over 2 years. The pub was mediocre when it reopened after the Covid lockdown, but it’s back on form again now with friendly service, fresh décor, a revised menu and draught ale...

Had great service from a barmaid called Charlotte. Was smiley and informative of my health requirements on the menu (lactose intolerance). Really an asset to the pub as the pub could do with some loving but you can tell it's getting a better.

So having a lovely drive with friends when we found this place hare and hounds beautiful setting overlooking a farm ,nice big carpark, had a lovely warm welcome from Charlotte who was on the bar and Rob the owner . Drinks were served straight away...

We recently visited the Hare and Hound as a group of 3 on Sunday for Fathers day. We each had a roast which was lovely, ate inside then sat outside in the garden for drinks after. The waitress was friendly and atmosphere was relaxed.

My family & friends used to come to the Hare on a regular basis. My friends and I hadn’t visited since the new management took over and I wish we hadn’t bothered. Everything was wrong with the place! I’d love to know how this beautiful...

This place used to be awesome under old management, so we went for our wedding anniversary as we love the pub, it was absolutely awful.. the food was horrendous the wine was disgusting the service was terrible.. no ambiance in the place at all and...

Lovely Sunday roast. Good portion size and very tasty. Excellent friendly service and good value! Lovely setting and choice to eat inside or outside!

We’ve not been here since the new owner Rob took it over about a year ago. It was always packed a struggle to get a table so thought we would give it a go today for a Sunday lunch. First impression wasn’t good as car...

Following on from my previous disappointing visit and not so good review, we were invited back for another meal to put things right. We had a lovely meal,and good service. All for giving people a second chance. Was a nice evening. Thank you

The Hare and hounds serve fresh tasty food with a lovely atmosphere and friendly service. There is also a beautiful garden to sit and enjoy yourself in. I would highly recommend!

When we entered the pub/restaurant it was empty apart from one table. Very strange for a Saturday night…I had three courses and were all excellent. Just don’t know why the place was so empty with such excellent food on offer, and I am a fussy...

We went for a casual Saturday lunch and had a lovely time. Food was great and the pub was so welcoming for the kids, nothing was too much. There is also a lovely garden where the kids could run and burn some energy. Will defiantly...

I was a little reticent at first due to the fact that most of the reviews were written in about 2012. However my concerns were dispelled as soon as we walked in. The landlord and staff were very welcoming without being overbearing. The food was...

Wow! Tonight we went to this pub and we were not disappointed! The service was amazing and the food was just the same. The prawn cocktail was lovely and then the mains came out which were lovely. Do not hesitate in coming to this pub,...

I’m not sure where everyone who gave this place five stars has eaten before but this was by far the worst meal I’ve ever eaten in a non-budget chain restaurant. The food was overpriced and really poor quality. My partner and I both ate vegetarian...

Not sure where the rest of the people on these reviews ate, but we have just been and it was bang average at very best. After ringing round other places in Andover it was the only place we could get a table last minute for...

Stopped here for lunch and had the chicken and bacon with creamy Brie sauce. The sauce was very well balanced - the flavour was excellent without being too heavy. The vegetables were cooked just right and the seasoning was just so. Welcoming place with Friendly...

The landlord was very pleasant and welcoming. The food was excellent well cooked and fairly priced. I would definitely go there again

Food is lovely and the drinks are not over priced! We had my Nans wake here and Rob (the owner) went above and beyond for us. He made sure every single part of this was perfect and did everything we asked. I cannot recommend this...

A lovely wake following our mother’s funeral. Country pub with a good location and we liked the ambience - it was cosy for a family gathering.

Food was amazing Lovely service from the staff, Was also lovely to chat to the owner extremely welcoming and friendly will definitely be going back.

The food was excellent and reasonably priced. It was fairly quiet being mid-week but it was an intimate atmosphere.

We phoned up this morning to check we could call in for lunch we’re told they were open and we booked a table.we met Rob who greeted us made us feel welcome.The menu was great ,lots of choices and the service couldn’t have been better.we...

Been here a few times in the last few months for a friends meal. Very cosy. Relaxed feel. Great food with generous portions. Rioja was really nice, cant comment on other wines but good spirits/ beer etc options. The redecoration has been done well too....

We reserved a table for four, for a family birthday, can't say the entry and delivery to table was great service, what name is it under?is what we got dealt with...bit too casual, but we all the same got a table, our father did say...

This used to be a popular pub for us, pre-pandemic. There is a good walk out from the top of Andover (Hungerford Lane) that follows an old Roman road. It changes after the farm at the top of the hill to a wide track through...

By far one of the best meals out I've ever had! Lovely setting and the staff were so nice couldn't fault it at all. Defo worth a visit

We had our Work Christmas meal on Friday evening and couldn't fault Rob and the team. Rob was brilliant in the lead up, assisting with table layouts and dietary requests. Being a large group booking, on the night everyone had a fantastic time, food was...

Went to the Hare and Hounds this weekend for a Sunday lunch with the family and the food was amazing…. Beautiful roast pork enjoyed by all but one who had the Thai veg curry which was beautiful too. Also all had desserts that were yummy...

Last minute booking for a Sunday lunch. Food was lush (A proper roast for me) A great choice. Service was spot on. Also it’s nice to see the landlord doing the rounds and chatting with the customers. We were a table of four adults and...

Family Sunday lunch exceeds expectations. We had beautiful roast pork, so tender and tasty, lovely veggies, not soggy and overcooked and the crispiest crackling. What more do you want ? oh yes, a delicious dessert and we certainly had those. Friendly and welcoming and prices...

Lovely country pub with homey atmosphere. Food was definitely worth waiting for! Not too pricey about par for other country pubs around but was definitely home cooked and what you want in a pub dinner. Would 100% return.

Due to a change in circumstances, we booked at the last minute for Xmas lunch. The lunch was amazing, and the service was very friendly and attentive without being over done. Rob and his team were fantastic, and made our Xmas lunch one of the...

Total chaos trying to book our Xmas dinner, hugely inefficient, don’t respond to emails and even after phone calls and visit to pub they put our eating time forward by an hour without even telling us and this was after watching a member of staff...

Pricey but good well cooked food and plenty of it. Decent menu choice but I would have liked a cheese and biscuit dessert option. Service was slowish for mains but it seems one of the two chefs went sick on the day so acceptable in...

Having visited The Hare & Hounds on many occasions over the years our most recent trip was very disappointing. We could not fault the service and food under the previous owners but this recent visit did not match that unfortunately. We pre-booked for a table...

Used H&H many times for 6-8 person business meals. Excellent service, quality food, clean and an eatery/pub with a story interestingly displayed around the wall.

I have been a few times since this pub has been under new management. It is excellent. Warm and friendly welcome and a great gluten free menu for me. I will be going back. Thank you for done lovely meals.

Booked the hare and hounds for a get together after a funeral service. A big thankyou to Rob and his team for all their hard work during what was an emotional day. They catered extremely well for 60+ guests,the food was well presented and freshly...

We booked for a table of 8 but very cheekily brought two more people with us, we we’re accommodated with no issue. I cannot fault the service, it felt like our waitress was our friend and we all had a laugh with her. ( I...

Thursday evening and we wanted a meal out. The Hare and Hounds looked good, and we were not disappointed. Far from it. The sea bream and giant prawns were just delicious, cooked to perfection and with such a tasty sauce. My wife's pork with crackling...

Had a lovely meal and the service was excellent. The staff were so friendly and went above and beyond to provide a cheese board and port for our demanding friend 😀 Thanks Rob we are definitely coming back soon sorry!

After hearing a few negative comments we were a bit concerned but there was no need, I can safely say, The Hare & Hounds is definitely back in the game, even with a big party in, the service was great, staff were very attentive, a...

20 of us came to visit for my parents 25th anniversary, we all had a wonderful evening. Food was fantastic and the service was brilliant. Cannot fault the place, will absolutely be returning!!

We met up with two family members for a long overdue catch up. The ambience was welcoming and comfortable. The menu choice was good, the meal really delicious and the service very good. The rural location is delightful and there are plans for expansion. We...

Allergies and intolerances NOT catered for and the attitude of the staff was disgusting when they failed to realise / appreciated the seriousness of the mistakes their kitchen made.

I hate leaving a bad review and thought twice about it but it was the most dreadful evening. It wasn’t the lack of welcome or the inexperienced staff (although the ladies front of house did their best) it was poor food, poor wine and an...

Went for a lunch out ,two of us ,great service and the lunch we had was great.we were pleased that there were many choices on the menu,and we will be going there again

Visited for dinner as always lovely staff and good food. Only thing, Rob, PLEASE go back to the chunky chips !! I know you like your chipper but in my opinion they let the meal down slightly. Also the Cointreau Crème Brûlée could do with...

Popped into have lunch , bit disappointed overall , not much alcohol free options for drinks , homemade pie was a piece of puff pastry balanced on plate of stew ,average food , this was second visit under new owners , first visit wasn’t that...

Great beer, delicious food and excellent service. Can’t ask for anything more. The staff are so welcoming , if you come on your own or as a family/group. Highly recommend.

We were passing and thought the pub looked lovely so we stopped in on our way home. Very glad we did!! Great selection of drinks, even better that they have inches cider as it’s one of our favourites. Brilliant menu, we had fish & chips...

Excellent from start to finish! All the members of staff were friendly, helpful and most importantly happy. The food was really good, it wasn’t until after we ate I found out who cooked the steak, shout out to Cory 🙌 it was great. Overall a...

We visited the Hare and Hounds this evening for an anniversary dinner - 42 years if you are interested . Welcoming and friendly, it was reassuringly busy for a Tuesday evening. Service and efficient and attentive, but not overly so. The meal was absolutely delicious...

A large party of family visited this pub following a funeral, having arranged food for 40 people. The food was varied, catering for all tastes with sandwiches, sausage rolls (2 types and really nice!) quiches and a tray bake of chocolate brownies. Tea and coffee...

Having eaten here on a few occasions and knowing of a new ownership we looked forward to our Sunday lunch. we waited 45 minutes (with a 6 year old) for our meal to be served. The waitress wrote our menu requests down, wrong!! 2 twin...

I have given this pub a 5 star rating in the past, but unfortunately the last few times I have been disappointed. Would have given 5 this time if the roast potatoes weren't left in a warming place as they were hard and rubbery to...

Having been frequent visitors to the Hare and Hounds in the past we returned for the first time in three years to be very disappointed. The menu still looks good however we found the service to be terrible with long waits between courses, having to...

Had a lovely meal with friends. Food of excellent quality as was the friendliness of the staff. One thing to mention, the website lists a menu that does not represent the prices at the establishment. Dishes are listed as £14 but menu on the night...

Lovely pub. Staff are very welcoming. Owners are lovely. The food was outstanding. Highly recommend and will definitely be using this pub as a regular place to eat out.

I went to see family and I found they were very friendly and very helpful because I have an allergy to dairy and nothing was too difficult to deal with my request would definitely go back

Second time we've been back since lockdown ended, and food and service excellent as usual. Nice to see a good selection of vegetarian options still.

I was taken here for a father's day meal and really enjoyed it, the food was absolutely amazing. I also got a free drink being a father! I would highly recommend. Lovely staff and atmosphere. Well be going regularly

We took my mother for a birthday dinner last Friday evening. The food was excellent. Crispy duck pancakes for starters, which were delicious. Mum and I had sea bass, and hubby had fillet steak, all beautifully cooked. The vegetables were also cooked to perfection -...

Awesome food and drinks, super staff and extremely well priced. Amazing quality highly reccomend. Don't miss this place.

My family and I came for my mothers birthday, we didn’t book but that wasn’t a problem. The food and the service here is impeccable and they even surprised my mum with a birthday ice cream with a candle which was a complete surprise to...

We booked for a family Sunday lunch on 26th and took our cocker spaniel along too. We haven't visited in a while and heard it was under new ownership. On entrance, the decor was bright, fresh and inviting. Great colour choice and complimenting Hare designed...

I've been to the Hare and Hounds a few times under the old owners and enjoyed it, however the new owners have stepped it up further! All the staff were friendly and attentive without being pushy or in your face. Everyone had a smile, which...

This the first time we visited tThe Hare and Hounds since the change of ownership. The main restaurant area has received a very fresh and appealling refurb which made it a lively place t dine. We were a party of four. Both waitresses who served...