The Hatchet Inn in Wiltshire

Sadly very disappointed. Had garlic mushrooms to start. Three portions ok but one looked like they'd run out and quickly put some mushrooms in a tasteless soup! Mains ok but one had ham egg and chips which the ham was awful. Fair enough taken off of bill. Was supposed to be a restaurant but exactly same as bar and dogs in restaurant area. A big no no for me. Won't be returning as this was a birthday meal and was not as expected.

Disappointing Very slow service - food finally serves 45 minutes after we arrived and only after a reminder. Food was average.

Popped in for lunch after walking the dogs over at Upavon. Nice place, small inside but very cosy. Outside had 3 big marquees so you could shade from the sun or rain. Friendly staff. The menu, to be fair, was the usual standard fare you get these days, nothing spectacular or over-interesting, but ok. Nothing of any note for our daughter-in-law, who is Vegan, so she just ended up with a bowl of chips. My wife had a ploughman's and I had gammon, egg, chips and peas. All decent sized portions and very tasty. I think with a more thought going into the menu, this place could be a lovely place to go back to time and again

Took my grandmother and my mum here in the same week. Beautiful quirky pub with really lovely staff. I had sandwiches both times which were delicious! Highly recommend this pub!

I work in the area regularly and have eaten in many places nearby but this was my first visit here. It’s off the beaten track so I only became aware of it from my B&B hosts. The fact it was recommended says something. I had my evening meal there, butterfly king prawns, side salad and saute potatoes. The meal itself was well prepared and very appetising. With butterfly king prawns, you never know whether you’ll get 3 or 10 of them. I got 10, which was something of a jackpot. Other than the meal, it’s a very welcoming place with no small charm and character, and friendly and efficient service.

The pub ambience, wood smoke and low beams was lovely. The pub was not full, but the service, although friendly, was very slow. Had to wait half an hour for our starters. The tempura prawns were really good. Main course Fish Pie was pretty awful, very little fish, no visible sauce and too much mash, and very strange to accompany it with salad! It was disappointing since we’d lunched there previously successfully and had recommended it to friends.

We make a pit stop for lunch here on our way to Cornwall every year. We found it originally by mistake.. I booked the wrong Hatchett Inn and ended up here! So delighted we did as the food is fantastic! Real English pub food and the most beautiful setting! Picture perfect… please go out of your way to visit

If you’re looking for the quintessential English country pub in peaceful, idyllic surroundings, then look no further. It has all the attributes you’d expect to see on a picture-postcard - the thatched roof, the beams in the ceiling and the lovely flowers that surround the buildings in beautifully-maintained gardens. The staff are all extremely welcoming, friendly and attentive, the accommodation rooms are spotless and extremely comfortable. If you’re going there for a meal, make sure you’re really hungry beforehand - the food is of peerless quality and the portions are as generous as they are filling. If you’re staying there, the same applies for the breakfast in the mornings. There’s a great selection of drinks on offer - we particularly enjoyed their local brew, Hatchet Ale. Thank you Jerry, Millie and all the staff for your hard work in making our stay at the Hatchet such a pleasure - we’ll definitely be back.

A beautiful pub with good food, great own recipe ale and a fantastic atmosphere. There is a beautiful lit water well too!

Had 2 nights in this lovely country pub with my partner and our dog Ted. We stayed in room 1, The room was large, warm, and comfortable, it had all you would need, the shower was powerful and lovely and hot. We ate in the pub both nights, and breakfast was included with the room, dinner and breakfast was all freshly cooked, and very tasty, the menu, is your usual country pub fair, but very well done.. both our evening meals were perfectly cooked. I had sirloin on the first night and turkey and ham pie on the second, my partner had steak pie, then scampi. We had cooked breakfast both days, with tea and toast.. cereals where also available and fresh orange juice was on the table. All was fresh and cooked to order and lovely. The owner gerry is very welcoming, and all the staff are friendly and can't do enough for you.. the pub itself is absolutely wonderfull a proper country pub I would say, exposed beans rouring fire and thatch roof. We would highly recommend 5/5 we had an absolutely wonderful stay..

Visited on two occasions last week. On the first occasion we ordered , garlic mushrooms, whitebait, followed by steak pie and Cumberland sausage. All we cooked to perfection and the service was excellent. On the second occasion we placed our order at the bar but sadly after nearly an hour and half it had still not arrived. It was eventually served by the Bar manager with profuse apologies. However the calves liver and bacon had obviously been put in an oven to keep hot and both were so dry they were beyond the capabilities of the provided cutlery. The fish pie had likewise been left in an oven to the extent that the contents half of which had spilled down the dish was beyond redemption. The soup was provided in a cracked bowl. The front of house staff were totally embarrassed and reparation was made via the bill. It would have been more apt if the kitchen staff had apologized an not left it to others who were not responsible. I hope this was just a one off as we have dine here several times and the food and service have always been excellent ,

After deciding that we would try The Hatchet Inn with friends we have all decided we won’t be going back. The starters were mediocre, the Pâté had no flavouring to it and there was far too much for the amount of toast you get (which was also burnt) and the garlic bread was disappointing. The steak was dreadful, asked for it to be medium-rare and it came out as blue and wasn’t eaten (Aldi have better quality cuts than what this was) the ham, egg and chips was of poor quality and the beef wasn’t very good either. Although the steak was taken off the bill it was still very expensive and I would not recommend it to anybody. There weren’t any check backs done after the food was served either so nothing could be said as we weren’t prepared to go to the bar. Most of the drinks were served in glasses that were between 4-8 years old which isn’t very good either. All in all it was a very disappointing evening.

What a great pub. Lovely rural location. Very attractive gardens and outdoor seating and dining. Lovely coy bars inside, with magnificent log fires. Timothy Taylor ales. Great menu, and the food was very tasty, coupled with great service. And fully dog friendly. Pubs don't get much better than this.

Waited for nearly an hour for our food having been advised we may have to wait for 25 minutes, no timing update given, which was delivered by a pleasant waitress, however, the food was awful - it appeared to all be from frozen stock, even with cling film attached to one of the vegetable bowls, the vegetables were grey green - yuck.. Totally tasteless, and overpriced. What a disappointment. Won't bother with this pub again. Real shame as lovely setting.

Called on a Sunday evening and the place was empty. Very strange. This is a large pub and was told the lunchtime trade was hectic. but quiet that night. Ordered Steak and Ale pie, chips, veg etc. I must say it was very tasty and a great portion. Overall good value for money and a nice pint of real ale!!...Nothing not to enjoy !

A group of six of us planned a reunion lunch on a weekday at the end of August at the Hatchet Inn in Lower Chute. We had been there before and decided to go back as it was conveniently located for all of us living in London, Oxford, Lymington and the Cotswolds. It was a gloriously sunny day so we sat outside in the pub's attractive garden. Most of us wanted to sit in the sun but one preferred the shade so we selected a table with a parasol. However, it meant two people having to sit in the shade. A male member of the pub’s staff overheard our conversation and, without being asked, he firstly removed the parasol from the middle of the table, then went to the other end of the garden to collect a portable parasol, which he placed appropriately shading just the one person. We later discovered he was not the Manager but one of the pub’s staff. We had a bit of a wait for our food but we didn’t mind as the weather was so nice and it was definitely worth it when it arrived. We all ordered different items and not only was everything delicious but the portions were generous and not overpriced. The pub is obviously a popular one as it was quite busy when we left – not surprising when staff are trained to look after their customers as we were, service was attentive, the food was really appetising and the pub is located in a beautiful setting. I only wish we lived nearer Lower Chute and the Hatchet Inn was closer – it would definitely be my preferred local!

A beautiful, traditional thatched pub in the heart of the Chute Forest, with excellent beer, lovely pub food and friendly staff and clientele.

A really good experience with delightful, friendly staff. Great selection of drinks including Timothy Taylor Landlord - always great to see. Very good pub food especially the lamb in the giant Yorkshire pudding

Lovely building but disappointed by how the staff treated my boyfriend and I. We were offered food that we didn’t order and waited for over 40 mins for what we actually ordered. It wasn’t what we expected and won’t be going back.

I really wanted to be writing a glowing review, the Hatchet Inn is in an idyllic setting, surrounded by beautiful lush gardens, plenty of seating, and a sandpit for the kids (though the spiky weeds do need removing!). Inside is full of antique beams and charming artefacts. We'd had drinks a while back here and wanting to book somewhere special for a long awaited post lockdown meal with my mother and son, I chose this place, and I've regretted it sadly since. Upon arrival, we received an indifferent welcome but requested a highchair which arrived a few minutes later.The drinks were good - though £4.80 for a shandy is a bit steep. The biggest problem was the children's meals - my sons was ridiculously small for the price (£7.25) and the cottage pie lacked any meat, after being unable to flag down the waitresses attention I took it back to the bar and asked for a replacement due to the fact it was basically 3 tablespoons of mash and a zillion peas. 25 mins later with no apology it was plonked down, my son was actually crying by this point he was so hungry and refusing my meal in the meantime. It really didn't look any different except it was served in one of those shallow creme brulee style dishes. We had to rapidly decant it and fan it with a menu so that he could eat it. He even ate the peas which showed how hungry he was!No one bothered to come and check at any point if it was okay, when I paid up the waitress afterwards asked if it was okay and I said no, the portions really are not acceptable and need reviewing she just kinda shrugged her shoulders.My fish pie was not the best, under-seasoned with a mix of fish, some better than others. Despite requesting both main dishes salads to not come with onion, they of course did and we had to pick it off. The waiter/ barman who delivered the meals did note it said on the order no onion too. No condiments offered. No guidance on how to order more drinks - in these covid times most places we have visited only offer table service, so we didn't bother getting anything else.I really want to support our pubs post lockdown but this will not be one of them. A real disappointment sadly and we will not be returning.

We went for an anniversary lunch (late due to our anniversary being during lockdown!), luckily the weather was kind as we had to eat outside due to restrictions. Excellent menu, hard to choose, very tasty food, waitress lovely. All felt covid secure. Bottle of wine very reasonable priced. Will definitely be back and highly recommend.

Stayed one night. . Toilet dirty and had to be cleaned at our request. Many black beetles crawling around carpet at night. Breakfast was good Reported beetles, in morning, no discount offered

Had Sunday lunch here this week, food was good and great value at the set 3 course menu price. Unfortunately slightly let down by the long wait for dessert menus and eventually dessert, which we had to chase. Whilst we appreciate the difficulties that the current situation bring (and there control measures where very good, one way system and spacing etc) it was a let down as the pub had gone quiet and the Sunday lunch rush was dwindling. That said I will return as good food and well priced

hotel typique de cette région du hampshire, personnel au petit soin, cuisine locale mais bonne, les chambres très agréables, peut être un petit effort pourrait être fait sur le sanitaire mais c'est l'Angleterre !

We were a family group of 9 who had pre-booked, but upon arrival we were questioned about whether we had actually booked. After about 10 minutes of debate the barman decided to move us from the restaurant to a very narrow table in the bar right in front of both sets of toilets. Food was ok, but pudding (which we had go and find the waiter for) was expensive (£4.95 for 3 balls of ice cream). We wouldn’t hurry back here.

Had lunch with 4 friends and had a small dog in our party. We booked the day before and when arriving, we were made very welcome. The staff were professional, friendly and polite. We had a variety of starters and main meals, the food was beautifully cooked, looked lovely on the plates and tasted great. A thoroughly lovely place to visit an absolutely gem the interior of the Inn was very quaint and atmospheric with a feeling of stepping back in time. We were seating in a lovely little nook which afforded us some privacy and comfort. Good value for lovely food and drinks.Thank you to all the Staff at the Inn for a most enjoyable meal and visit. I will be back in 2020.

We popped in for coffee on our way back from Bexhill on Sea to Northamptonshire and fell in love with this gorgeous old pub. So much so that we booked a room to stay overnight so we could relax and enjoy a few drinks in front of THE most amazing inglenook fireplace I have ever seen! It was used in the correct fashion - no poncy wood burning stove here! There was an enormous cast iron dog basket underneath the chimney upon which are thrown massive chunks of oak wood which take all night to burn through and thus keep this large pub very warm and cosy! It was a truly welcoming place to sit and chill after a long journey. We had eaten a huge breakfast that morning and so could only manage a bowl of hot and very delicious soup with some fab warm crusty bread. We had some lovely irish whisky and a coffee as a nightcap and retired to our bedroom. Although our radiator had been turned on in the room when we booked in, the room was still very, very cold. We had turned the thermostat up in our bedroom before going down for our soup - Bedroom Number 3 - but it was still only registering 17 degrees. We had stripped the bed back before going down to dinner, so at least the bed was no longer freezing cold to the touch, but the temperature in the room in the morning was still only 20 degrees. The bathroom never warmed up at all, so neither of us had a shower. My advice would be in the winter months to book a room in advance so that the radiator could be turned on well in advance and not just on the afternoon of arrival. The bed also was extremely uncomfortable. But those complaints aside, we had a very memorable stay in The Hatchet. The Atmosphere, food, drinks, coffee and especially the breakfast were top notch, and the landlord was very friendly allowing me to film his beautiful inglenook fireplace!! Bearing in mind this is a 13th century inn, the slight inconvenience of a cold room and lumpy bed is far, far outweighed by the whole ambience and atmosphere of this very friendly village pub. We met and chatted with several local people who were extremely friendly and very welcoming. Overall a thoroughly brilliant experience and we will definitely be returning!

Its been a long time since I last went to the Hatchet but I was delighted to revisit this gem in the Hampshire countryside. Although the atmosphere outside was wet and miserable the inside was warm and friendly. Going by the heated discussion over by the bar a little too warm if you had strong political views. However, no one came to blows and everyone seemed to take it all light halfheartedly.The food took a little longer than I expected but when it arrived it was well cooked and there was plenty of it, I think it was one of those evenings which made everyone a little lethargic which extended to the servers taking a bit longer to prepare our bill but in the end we had a good time and were not disappointed.

We had an evening meal with friends on a Wednesday. The food looked and tasted great, and very large portions. Good choices on the menu and a specials board, very reasonable prices. The staff were friendly and efficient. Good food, good company a lovely evening. A stoney car park is difficult for wheelchairs or disability wheeled walkers, and a small stone ramp to enter pub, but it is 13th centuary.

We turned up a day early(booked the wrong day) but Hamish was extremely kind and fitted us in. We had a lovely big room and price included a great breakfast.We had a super evening meal fish pie home made and liver and bacon. Big portions reasonably priced wineFollowed by a huge cheeseboard Super pub/,hotel in a great location

Good varied menu (as usual) enhanced by good service and value for money. We were a group of ten and all meals arrived at the same time which is not always the norm with other places. Good beer.

Went as a party of 10. All served together. All food very well presented, and cooked perfectly. Defo a return visit.

Thank you so much for a lovely lunch. We visited the Hatchett Inn with friends and their young children for our regular Sunday lunch gathering. The menu choice was fantastic but we all stuck with a traditional roast from the 3 course menu. It was excellent value for money. Portion sizes were plentiful and cook perfectly. The staff were all welcoming and helpful. Couldn’t ask for more we will be back in the warmer summer months for the children to make more use of the sand pit.

Was welcomed by friendly staff and even though it was busy they found us a table. We ordered the goats cheese for starter and it was delicious. The spinach and pepper lasagne was tasty and very filling. My only negative is I noticed it said dogs on leads but the owners dogs were walking about and came over to us a few times looking for food. Saying that I would return and looking forward to trying something different.

A relaxed, enjoyable lunch: Whitebait, Tempura Prawns, Sirloin & Scampi. All very good. Fairly quiet so able to sit by the lovely inglenook. Not a frequent visitor but have been many times over the past 20 years. Same landlord in place throughout.

Lovely thatched roofed pub in a beautiful setting. Nicely cooked unfussy food with a range of meals to suit all tastes. Good range of drinks and the garden is beautiful in warmer weather,

If you’re looking for the ideal country pub, with good food and beer, look no further. The pictures on the website don’t do it justice. The building dates back to 13th century and is still very original inside. The food was excellent, with a good choice of beer and wine. The home cooked breakfast was the best I have had for many years, it put many of the 4 * hotels to shame. The staff were friendly and the service was very good. The room was a bit tired and in need of freshening up, but was still clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.

We had the christmas special meal with friends and it really was excellent! The pawn cocktail was the best I have had in years! The christmas dinner was really good and very generous portions. We all said the service and the food was of a good standard and we would definitely return soon. I would highly recommend! The pub inside is really cosy with it's huge open fire!

Excellent food, very friendly staff, brilliant location for a circular walk prior to you visit - plenty of space in which to park.

We drove past the Hatchet pub on the way to football and it looked so lovely that we ate there on the way home! Lovely atmosphere, very cosy, beautiful surroundings and great food! I had the lamb Sunday which was really lovely and my husband had the ox cheek which he raved about!! We look forward to visiting again:.. Thank you

We went to the Hatchett for Sunday lunch last weekend. Lamb fatty, tough and inedible with soggy roast potatoes and few vegetables. Fish pie by Brake Brothers impossible to eat due to being far too hot after being brought to the table straight from the microwave with an apology for a side salad. And more expensive than other pubs in the area.

Stayed here for 2 nights with family for a wedding being held here.

The service was slow, waited over an hour for starters and even had main meals served at the same time. Not all starters or mains were prepared. No apology for the tardy service. Won’t be back.

Having enjoyed a lovely family meal there only a few days ago, we thought we would return this evening a quick pint. Firstly as we parked up the landlord and his partner kept looking out of the window at us, so much so we thought perhaps it was a private function.We felt perhaps we should just get back in the car and not bother but we were brave and ventured in. The uncomfortable feeling of intruding did not leave so we quickly drank up and did just that - left. Might be a while before we try it again which is a shame as the food was great and its a lovely unspoilt country pub. Not really sure why it was so weird tonight?

My wife and I visited The Hatchet on Sunday 13th August for lunch with my son who lives locally and recommended the place highly. This is the second time we've been here and on both occasions the service and food were excellent. The meals were cooked to our liking and amply proportioned, the staff were friendly and helpful and as we'd booked an early sitting the place wasn't crowded. All in all a pleasing and relaxing experience, will no doubt visit again.

My husband and I had an evening meal at this pub. Service was first class, as was the food. Menu was very varied and a good selection. This pub was dog friendly. I would recommend it.

I have just come back from having lunch at The Hatchet and firstly let me say we had a good lunch. My partner had the fish and chips and it was as good as any other pub around here and maybe slightly better value. The fish was beautifully fresh and the batter very light and it was good extremely well. I had a white h baguette filled with ham with salad garnish and it was very good. The ham was tasty and there was plenty of it, the baguette was fresh and the salad garnish was good and dressed with a lovely French dressing.

Had lunch at The Hatchet to celebrate my father in law's 94th birthday. It was excellent, the food was universally good, the atmosphere relaxed and the service first class. Highly recommended.

Cenamos aquí con amigos. La comida no era lo suficientemente bueno. Tuve terneros hígado con puré de patatas. El hígado era como de goma en la parte superior y mushing debajo y sabía horrible. Las patatas eran bultos y seco. Mi marido tenía turquía tarta que fue sosa. Mi desierto era esponja ginger que venía nadando en un lago de flan de dulce sabor de jengibre y no. Cuando vas por una comida que usted espera la comida para ser al menos a la par con lo que cocinar en casa, si no mejor. Francamente he tenido comidas mejor escuela en la década!

Nos encontramos con amigos a mitad de camino para un almuerzo. El pub está en un entorno encantador. El personal es agradable. Hay un menú y una tabla de ofertas con varios pescados incluidos. Tres de nosotros elegimos el pastel y uno un cordero masala. Tuvimos que esperar un rato para la comida, pero nos alegramos de sentarse y charlar, y cuando la comida llegó valió la pena la espera. La cantidad y calidad tanto eran buenas y con las tartas tienes opción de patatas salteadas y incluido.

Fuimos a comer el domingo ayer y había por supuesto la variedad usual de asados todos precios asequibles en £11. 95.

La habitación era estupenda, cada cómoda y tenía un buen descanso nocturno. El servicio era malo, el hombre que me atendió no parecía feliz, lo hice a través de una página web, me cobraron un precio determinado. Alguien de su inn me contactó para double...

La comida aquí es increíble. Nos alojamos" un par de campos" de este pub y fue bienvenido al final de nuestra caminata. El pub en sí es precioso y los alrededores son impresionantes. Nos sentamos en el jardín antes de comer y nos sorprendió lo...

We were given a present for Christmas of a paid meal at the Hatchet. We rang in on the morning of when we required to eat. We turned up at approx 5.45 pm to find the pub in darkness only to find that the pub didn't open until 6.oclock and the meals didn't start until 6.30 which when we rang to organise the meal for 6oclock we were not told about.Saying that when the doors were open the specials menu were written on the wall with a great choice of food. We were also given a pub menu which we actually ordered from. The starter and main meal that I ordered was hot which came as a great change and each meal was very tasty and well cooked. A very welcoming atmosphere was given by the staff and a very enjoyable meal was had by myself and my wife.This was our first meal here but I am certain will not be our last.

Called in for a quick lunch and I must say the menu looked very invitingWe chose to have sandwiches but did not realise a drink would have been included in the price Prior to ordering the sandwiches I'd already ordered drinks(And paid for them-they don't allow you to set up a tab which is so common elsewhere!!)So after ordering the gentleman who took my order seemed unable to programmethe details on the till because I didn't want drinks!!!!! To be fair he did say it often happens that customers order drinks separatelyThis would have been the end of the matter until he called for assistance and a ladyappeared who "reprogrammed" the tillI finally paid the required amount but this was not without a degree of sighing and obvious displeasure by the lady which made me feel quite guilty especially as a number of people were waiting to be served who must have thought I'd contributedto the delay Not a very pleasant experience I must say What drink could I have had I wonder?

We visit The Hatchet on a fairly regular basis; the food is always good, the service from Hamish and the crew is always first rate and welcoming.The lunchtime starter portions are large, so be aware when ordering. If you are looking for a starter and a main meal, make sure you have space! The main meal portions are nicely sized and the menu offers a broad range of options.Look out for the little dog and his egg wandering around.All in all a nice place to have a spot of something on a sunny day. The pub is set deep in the heart of the Chute forest and in our opinion is well worth a visit. We will of course be going back.

We chose our lunch from the specials menu and were very happy with all meals. There were three of us and we had 3 different meals: calves liver, butterfly prawns and curry, all delicious. The Hatchet Inn is a lovely old pub, it is very clean and the service excellent. We hope to return.

Delightful pub but the food was absolutely awful. I ordered the salmon fishcakes from the specials menu - they were obviously bought from some nasty place that supplies frozen food - uniform in shape and vile. The chips were awful too. The salad on the side was the only saving grace. Given it was from the specials board I would have thought they were lovingly handmade. What a shame. Other order was underwhelming as well. Renting not far away and would have happily popped in several evenings a week but after that I would not even give them bar money.

I came here for a few drinks with friends, and the staff were very lovely indeed - the quiz was also excellent!

A good example of a Wetherspoon's put.Sat in the square in Newbury with a good few seats out the front that you can do a bit of people watching from.Staff are always pleasant and the beer and food are what Wetherspoon's do everywhere but generally done well at the Hatchet.The part I like best is the seating are out the back of the pub. Not exactly picturesque as it looks on to a car park but some thought and effort has been put into making it feel nice.

Popped in for a quick drink whilst in the area.The pub is your typical quaint country pub.We didn't eat but the menu looked good. Would hope to visit again when in the area

stayed here for the night friendly service throughout Marmite their dog was so fussy ,dog friendly pub with rooms excellent evening meal and breakfast in this rural setting plenty of lanes to walk the dog and cider beer and lagers to drink

Good quality well cooked food in a friendly pub atmosphere. The roast lamb was excellent as was the venison liver & bacon. Lovely country pub to visit in summer or winter as they have a huge log fire.

I stopped off at The Hatchett while out on a bike ride and had a very well filled and tasty bacon & Brie baguette. I was kept entertained by Marmite, the pub dog harrying the guys putting the tent for next weeks Beer Festival up. The service was good, the setting is lovely, all in all well worth a visit.

We had a meal there last night and I was sick when I got home.... We have eaten here a few times and not had a problem in fact it has been very nice, but last night we both had pate to start, it was creamy not what you would expect and my wife found some skin in hers. My wife's mail was fine but I had Steak medium, it came out raw with pepper corn sauce all over it so it couldn't be put back on to cook longer. I did tell them and she knocked a bottle of beer of the bill.. The steak was £16.95 not cheap... Won't go back

Great welcome when we first arrived, we were overwhelmed by the character of the place. When our food arrived it was mouth watering & delicious. This place is fantastic & well worth trying, we will be returning very soon.

Excellent meals and service during a very busy Mother's Day lunchtime. Food was served efficiently but did not feel rushed with enough time in between courses. We all chose off of the set menu (as this was the only menu that had Sunday lunches on) and had a good choice of starters and main courses. Pudding was humongous and I ended up leaving half of it but it was delicious! Only slight criticism to the experience was that half of the party didn't have desserts as they were too full from the wholesome starters and mains but still got charged the set menu price despite there being no other menu available to choose Sunday lunch from which we felt was slightly unfair but will not prevent us from returning on other occasions

The food, ambience all good. Don't be put off by the ugly Tent Framework in the front. Really ugly and destroys the first impression of this iconic thatched beauty.

I never ate at the hatchet inn before, so I was really surprised as how good the food was and the servicing. I had BLT Baguette with real ham. I got a choice of white or brown baguette, served with side salad. I wanted chips and asked if I could have extra sider for chips and they did it even though it was not on menu. My partner had Garlic Mushrooms and Garlic bread. This Hatchet Inn was outstanding and I noticed it had award from Trip Advisor " Excellent Certificate" I highly recommend the Hatchett Inn.Further more they do accommodation too.

Charming thatched country pub with blazing log fire in the main bar and traditional decor.Friendly landlord and excellent pub menu.Beautiful rural location - great base for walkers and cyclists.Hard to find but worth it!

one of my brothers lives close by and uses it fairly frequently. we had the need for four of us to have Sunday lunch in the area and the obvious place was the Hatchet Inn Lower Chute. lovely selection of real ales, and we chose the Lamb Sunday roast. Not only was it delicious but landlord Jeremy brought it all to our table promptly with no awful delays. so I endorse that this Inn is brilliant. the ordinary menu looked good and my brother has eaten most from it and there is nothing that isn't really good!

Having ordered from the specials board the King Prawn salad with homemade potato salad, I was surprised to get nothing more than a pile of lettuce, a few chunks of red pepper and some prawns! Not really what I class as a salad, and where was my home made potato salad? On enquiring this I was told by the waitress ' it doesn't normally come with potato salad' I point to the specials board, at which she shrugs her shoulders and laughs. I ordered an orange juice, when it arrived it was cheap and nasty stuff from a carton. I didn't want to order a second glass so enquired if I could have a pineapple juice? We don't sell it said the waitress! So what juices do you have? I reply. Orange or cranberry I was told. I ordered a cranberry, only to be told 5 minutes later the only juice they have was the cheap and nasty orange - I ended up with water.So all in all, the worst meal I've had in years, and as an added insult the pile of lettuce and pepper cost £11.95. Honestly with all the other eateries around, I wouldn't bother going!

Lovely thatch serving traditional food. Very ample portions which really weren't necessary but I guess some people really want their bellies full...Had an evening meal with a visiting business friend who stayed in their accommodation and this was clean and served good breakfast. Our evening meal with very good - serving all the traditional pub foods you would expect. Drinks choices was good and atmosphere great the night we went due to a pub quiz going on....we could quietly join in without joining in..

They say first impressions count. If so, then judging by the apparent off-hand attitude of the landlord, I and my colleagues were not impressed!! The landlord actually walked away whilst I was talking to him..a very rude gesture!!The restaurant was clean and toilets were clean and there were 3 rooms available for overnight guests in a separate building. However, we were told by a couple staying that for £80 per night, the facilities could have been a lot better.My colleagues were under the clear impression that we were somehow imposing by our visit. We will not hurry back or recommend this hostelry to visitors! Very disappointing!

The Hatchett Inn is a beautiful old thatched pub with a fabulous roaring fireplace. It is quite spacious inside. The menu was excellent and the food to match. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Our 2 teenagers had the burgers and we had the beef stew- delicious.

Das Hatchet Inn findet man nur durch Zufall (oder mit dem Navi): Es liegt verwunschen umgeben von viel englischem Grün, die kleinen Sträßchen dahin sind von den typischen Hecken gesäumt. Und auch das Haus ist very "cosy": reetgedeckt und mit niedrigen Decken. Das Essen dagegen ist gar nicht althergebracht. Es gab für jeden was Passendes: indisch angehauchtes Curry mit Papadam, Ham and Eggs with Chips, Lammkeule mit Gemüse, Ente und eine Art Scholle. Wir mussten auf das Essen ein bisschen warten, obwohl es nicht sehr voll war, aber das Ergebnis zeigte, dass es eben kein schnelles Pub-Food war. Das Gemüse war sogar noch bissfest, das Kartoffelpüree handgemacht (man merkte noch etwas größere Kartoffelstückchen dazwischen) und die Saucen schmeckten wie lange reduziert und gut eingekocht. Sehr lecker! Die Bedienung - ein junger Mann - war sehr nett.

Great atmosphere and great food. Love how dogs are welcome. The outdoor aea is wonderful. The pub holds great events and evenings too.

The most fantastic pub, ideal for either a few drinks after a countryside walk or an evening of food and drink with family and friends.The food selection is outstanding, with quality to match. As an ale drinking chap, I particularly like their ale selection, which does change regularly to give you nice variety.I challenge you to find a nicer place to have a drink on a hot summers day.

I stayed here with my wife and two adult children while we attended a family event locally. The bookings was at short notice and Gerry, the landlord, was most helpful. Our rooms were warm and cosy, with everything we needed- tea and coffee making facilities, a trouser press, and and iron. The bathrooms were clean and serviced daily, as were the rooms themselves. Arriving hungry, we availed of the dinner menu. I had delicious fish cakes, my wife had chicken Piti piri and the children both had the Sunday roast lamb. We were well satisfied. There is plenty of choice for morning breakfast. The bar is pleasant, with a variety of beers, including a very nice light ale called Landlord, which I sampled extensively. I'll definitely be back.

This pub really is a great find. We were part of a family group of 8, dining for Sunday lunch on 22/03/15. We were welcomed by very friendly and attentive staff. We all ordered various mains, I had the roast lamb which was generous in size and it was all perfectly cooked. Other meals included gammon, egg and chips which looked huge. Fish pie, goulash, fish cakes and scampi and chips. There were 8 empty plates at the end! We shared a couple of desserts, sticky toffee pudding and chocolate brownie. Both were delicious. The pub is a great little thatched pub with bags of character, open fire and low beams. I would definitely recommend, great food, great service and great value.

Nestling in remote Chute, a real gem if you can find it. All the essentials, vast log fire, several real ales, friendly welcome, extensive but always available reasonably priced traditional menu, dogs welcome, garden and seating, atmosphere, clean toilets etc. Whats not to like? Maybe the awkwardly placed bar which limits ordering space?

I used to visit this pub regularly a few years ago, but for no good reason just stopped coming, my mistake. When I returned, it was almost the same as in previous years. The pub dog was new, but the same landlord was there. This place takes a bit of finding, down some narrow lanes, but it’s well worth the effort. This is a quintessential English county pub, set in wonderful countryside, and it has plenty of parking.Inside, there was a friendly welcome, a roaring fire, a good selection of beers; plenty of seating, there is a restaurant area as well as the bar. It has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere . There is a good standard pub menu, with a selection of specials. The portions are plentiful, and the food tasty and service good. It’s dog friendly. It won’t be so long before I return.

I visited this pub for the second time after a gap of several years to find it was as comfortable and welcoming as I had originally found it.A roaring fire, local customers with a variety of dogs, enjoying much conversation and very helpful staff made the atmosphere convivial. The owner attended to our every need.The food was excellent and I had a local cider that was good. It has a thatched roof, nice setting and in summer must be delightful spot to relax. It accommodates guests though I did not explore the guest rooms.

We love this Inn and always appreciate the excellent food. Worth seeking out. Friendly service. Comfortable,atmospheric ambience especially in front of the roaring fire in winter. A little gem deep in the English countryside.

Just taken my wife here for lunch, 10 years plus since my last visit but remembered the location which is along some country lanes. It was definitely worth the effort, with roaring log fire, great atmosphere, lots of apparent locals and friendly staff. The menu on the chalkboard gave a great selection so we opted for the liver& bacon, and the Yorkshire pudding with lamb, both arriving in good time, lots of vegetables and good portion sizes, the only downside being after eating this with a pint of excellent ale and sitting next to the log fire, we didn't want to move! Especially on a cold damp winter's day.Dogs on leads are welcome, "Marmite" the pub dog there to greet them. Hopefully will not wait another 10 years to return

Service and food was excellent. We visited on Remembrance weekend and it was very busy but the food was still brilliant along with the friendliness of the staff.

It's probably 'unusual' and a 'big ask' (of the establishment) to be reviewed after a BIG family gathering. The Hatchett Inn faced the challenge of providing a Christmas lunch to our big family gathering of twenty persons. This included a baby in a high chair, a couple of young children, three teens and a gaggle of adults. Other than asking for a number of Turkey dinners to be reserved we ordered food off the menu/boards on the day, and all went swimmingly. The Hatchett Inn is full of character, thatched roof, open log fires, welcoming staff and quality ales. The food was excellent and the service was very good. This is our FOURTH Christmas family gathering at the Hatchett Inn and I would thoroughly recommend it.

I have to declare a bias here - this pub is our local, its where we put overseas visitors when they come to stay, and we've been using it for some twenty years. Today's trip was a gathering of dog owners and pets , everything from small ginger dogs to an irish wolfhound, eleven of us. We did the walk then decided to eat in the barbecue area with the hounds around us rather than go to the reserved seating at the rear of the restaurant which had been set aside for us. A very wide variety of meals brought out to us, everyone pleased with their meals ( as usual here), piping hot and great variety of veggies for those who picked sunday roasts etc. Chunky chips and plenty of meat on the plates, starters generously portioned, delicious carrot and apple soup on the menu for me, charming service from two girls who were prompt with the food orders and didnt mind five separate bills. We might have been outside here, but if the weather sends you indoors this pub is the real thing, warm and inviting and very old fashioned. good.

The Hatchet is one of the pubs which Heather and I enjoy cycling to during the better weather, they do very good lunches and evening meals, not expensive and always tasty. My Creative Writing group had our end of term meeting and buffet here this week and the spread that was laid on for us was plentiful and very, very good value for money. The setting is picture perfect, set in the middle of a lovely English village, plentiful outdoor seating, dog (and horse) friendly. Good walking country surrounds Chute so it's easy to work up a decent appetite and thirst, but that's not compulsory! Well worth a visit if you're anywhere in the area.

The Hatchet Inn is a thatched Inn dating back to the 13th Century. It is in the middle of a group of villages known as the Chutes, near but not too near Andover. It is a bit tucked away in the countryside on the Hampshire/Wiltshire boarder but is well worth the journey to get there and if you have come a long way, they provide accommodation as well.The food ranges from Bar snacks to a full sit-down restaurant service. As well as their menu they have weekly Specials. And of course it is excellent. The staff, mainly all family are all very friendly and welcoming. They offer a very good range of good beers and good wines.In fine weather you can sit outside in the garden and watch the world go by. In front of the Inn is an old well (don't worry, it is child proof). During the First World War, it is said by old villagers that the sound of shell fire on the Western Front could be heard from the well, the sound being carried through a layer of chalk that runs all the way to France.It is well worth a visit.