The Hunter's Inn in Winchester

My brother & I decided to have a catch up chat with lunch & decided to go to the Hunters Inn. We know the Hunters Inn due to living in the area for many & he still does. On entry the staff where friendly & welcoming, we ordered drinks & grabbed the menus. Menus where clear with a good range of pub meals. We ordered waited about 20mins which gave time to chat. On the arrival of the food we were both pleasantly surprised of large to meal was for the low cost of them both being below £12. The food was hot, tasty, homemade & well presented, I have say that my fish & chips was probably the best & tastest if had for sometime from a pub or chip shop. I've been very critical of valve money & quality of meals out resently, but the Hunters Inn has definitely excelled on both of those criteria. Keep it up will definitely return when back in the area well done.

Visited the pub with two elderly mums who are disabled. Level access and plenty of room. Great selection in the menu including smaller meals . Excellent choice of different veg, gravy and sauces and it was all freshly cooked and delicious . Lovely friendly staff and speedy service too. Everything about the place is just perfect and will be revisiting and recommending to everyone.

A lot better now new management in place, staff seem happier food great, atmosphere, very clean , staff polite. We will be back .

The wonderful team at the Hunters Inn hosted my 40th birthday celebrations. I had a lovely space to decorate and hold my Alice in Wonderland party. David and Barry are so helpful and provided solutions to help make it a successful time, such as the amazing cake!! The food was great and the staff were friendly and attentive. It was a special milestone and this venue really made it smooth sailing and allowed me to make my party my own! Thank you endlessly all of the team! 😊😊

First time going to this pub. Food was delicious, very big portions (to big really) but very nice! The lady who served us was very friendly. Definitely be back.

Had an enjoyable family lunch and although the wait was a bit lengthy, it was well worth it. The food was well cooked, hot and large portions. The staff were also friendly and after lunch, the children enjoyed the outside playground.

Myself and a mate of mine popped into the Hunters Inn for dinner last night and had the pleasure of being served by a young lady called Catherine. Catherine was personable and professional and couldn't do enough for us. The food was great, very filling and for a last minute decision on a Wednesday night we both very much enjoyed the experience. I've recently moved to the local arear and will 100% be returning in the not too distant future. Massive thanks to Catherine once again who was brilliant!

They have a very friendly staff! Our puppy was very spoiled. They also have an amazing beer garden and children play area. I will definitely come back.

No service. No atmosphere. Nobody there. Large car park but no cars. What does that rell you.about the place? I would give it a miss..

We were surprised to see the pub so quiet when we arrived for our lunch booking but we needn’t have worried. The service was friendly and the food was delicious! We had a lovely afternoon.

Worst experince I have ever had at this pub. Back in the hayday was the best place to be in the area. After several unsuccessful landlords have been and gone, and trying from time to time, we thought for a special occasion we we would try out again as under new management. What can I say drinks came out in dribs and drabs. Told quite a few beverages not on menu even the waitresses had not been briefed on what was missing as the poor girl had to come back and tell us after taking our order. Starters then not available which she also did not know about. After waiting a good 45 minutes after our starters and a few questions of where our food was we finally got the wrong order. Told we had to wait for the 2 chickens to be cooked but rest of the table was ready (after 45 mins) we called it a day. Won't be going again even on the off chance that it might be different. Other than us 8 I believe that there were only two pther tanles of 2. Stay clear as no one has run it right since the owner sold up in 2014 and quite obvious the new owners have no idea either.

We hadn't been to this pub for years and unfortunately I don't think we will be returning any time soon. When we arrived we were told that the menu was limited as they were waiting for a food delivery, we were handed a hand written not with about 10 choices , this included chips, garlic bread and a few other small meals. When we asked a member of staff if that was all that was on offer she abruptly said "yep" Such a shame as the pub looked really nice , perhaps they should have closed until their food stocks had recovered , not a good impression.

Lovely independent pub, warm and cosy atmosphere, friendly staff, huge portions and great value for money - cheapest beer for miles around. Highly recommended 5*

Good beer and food very happy with my time here angela clare and harry are very good at there job and always welcome familys my little girl loves it there highly recommend always welcome thank you to The hunters inn

Had a great experience the other day at the hunters Inn. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Food was amazing, came out quick and there was a decent amount on the plate. Definitely 100% recommend, for drinks and for food.

On Saturday we went to the hunters inn for dinner it was lovely we had a very warm welcome by all the staff and the management team it she even brought a birthday cake out and all the staff sang happy birthday what a lovely touch to a perfect evening thank you we will be back

I was visiting friends for a drink and following a difference between two girls in the pub which i was to stop, I was then accused of causing a problem, I was pushed to the ground and dragged out the door by my feet by someone called Andy, while Angela (manager) was shouting abuse, I caught my elbow on something while being dragged out the door, which required stitches. If you want a friendly welcoming pub you need to have friendly welcoming staff. Angela farmer was a fowl mouthed woman, her boyfriend apparently was the man (Andy) dragging me out the door, not just out the door but all the way up the path. This has gone to police. Avoid at all costs

Very average food. Sunday roast. Tasteless. Cold raw cabbage! Gravy like water. No one asked us if the meal was ok until we finished, which was a struggle. No real concern when we commented on the meal. No recompense offered and then to top it all they charged us for three meals instead of two. This was refunded. Unfortunately won't be returning.

Absolutely disgraceful, Avoid at all costs. The manager is a very unprofessional unpleasant woman. Would think she is a customer having a drink the way she acts. She is very rude and talks to her staff very badly. Whoever owns this pub must be mad if they think a woman like her will bring customers in. Will never return again and will make sure my family and friends never go there.

Just been for a meal at the hunters inn and what can I say it was absolutely amazing the service was fantastic the host knew what she was doing Reading other people's comments is awful I don't think they have anything else to do with their lives. Don't read the comments until u have been Valentine's meal was spot on well done to all the staff

Pub virtually empty, just 4 tables with diners. One walked out because there wasn’t a decent vegetarian option, another couple waited to order the entire time we were there. The other table received a pie that was completely different to the one ordered. Service was comically bad, music was awful Tribute Beatles on a loop. Then the food… I had a burger, which was so dense I could barely eat it. In fact, I didn’t. It tasted grim. Other meal was fish and chips. Chunky chips horrid, fish tasteless, batter vile. Mushy peas gritty. How this place keeps going, I don’t know. Avoid at all costs!

Place is bad. Also heard around that rats where seen running about in the kitchen, lack of staff and always is empty. There are better pubs in the area

The food that came to our table (1 hour after being seated) looked worse than a plate served at a homeless shelter. The portions look like we had been served scraps, it was cold, tough and the gravy was like water. As for the crappy attitude served to us after we had complained, I had a nicer experience falling into a bramble bush.

Seriously you would be better of with a frozen out the pack roast dinner from Iceland kids roast same size as adults not big by the way and was all cold we walked out

Popped in for a drink on my travels. Very welcomed by the staff and was always on it with the drinks. Friendly staff from start to finish. Topped off with the very reasonably priced drinks. Will be returning to try the food out!

Greeted by happy friendly staff member and taken to table. Food was excellent had the roast Beef with all the trimmings including fresh veg. Very generous portion but all cooked lovely.

My husband and I heard that the Hunters Inn was back open, it was always a family favourite so we were really pleased to be back. It did not disappoint! Staff were friendly and helpful, and the pub itself is cosy and warm. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. It was very quiet tonight which I assume is down to some of the negative reviews, however we could find no fault and will definitely be back 😊

Awful experience, went for Sunday lunch but only four cars in car park as opposed to nearby pubs being rammed. Should have served as a warning. Only half a dozen people in the pub. Anyway got drinks and ordered food at 1.30. Son had a...

Classic car meet at the Hunters was met this month with a new manager who provided a very warm welcome. His cheerful and helpful attitude was as good as the lovely egg and bacon roll and coffee. See you again next month.

The menu differs to the one on their website and facebook page, and is really limited. The waitress didn’t know the menu, drinks were slow to be brought to the table and the food even slower. Food was ok, but not outstanding.. But by the...

Poor service, waitress didn’t know the menu specials or drinks availability. The menu has a poor selection. It took a long time food come out and then i’ve eaten most of my meal before they brought the table sauces out. Clearing table was a while...

It was The Hunters curry night and our anniversary so we decided to book. Despite arriving a few minutes late the staff were super friendly on arrival and we were quickly seated. Our order was also taken swiftly & nothing was too much trouble. The...

Booked a table of 7 on a Saturday night for my husbands 40th Birthday as we had been here a while ago and loved the open fire and atmosphere at the Hunters Inn. Upon arrival the car park was empty, almost looked like it was...

Another great meal. Great friendly service. And £4.10 for a pint of Madri?? What’s not to like. Been before and not disappointed this visit. New manager. Give it a try.

Good pub food , comfortable surroundings , warm well lit . attended when friend were playing in a band there. Very busy so understandably service a bit slow. The staff were rushed off their feet and coping well. The kitchen must have been very busy....

Visited with friends on Saturday night, had booked but it was very quiet, we were given a very warm welcome by Libby who looked after us all evening. Our food and drinks were delivered just as you would expect . The menu was fine just...

Really good pub food , tasty and hot. I had the stake and ale pie my wife and our friend had the battered fish, both really good. Staff were friendly and helpful

Dire service and food mediocre. Booked well in advance for party of 10. Firstly, drinks service was very slow and needed correction. Even using a very basic menu it took an age to arrive - and they ran out of fish batter! Complaint was also...

An excellent place to get good affordable food in the village. Had an excellent meal with my friends I had a burger and they had mac and cheese both were excellent. Thr manager was very and took care to ensure our food was prompt taking...

We always came to the Hunter's inn for dinner so we thought we would come for Sunday lunch and what can I say it was a really nice meal and we didn't have to wait they all seemed to work as a team there and...

Visited on a Friday lunchtime to be informed by the waitress that they hadn’t received their fish delivery so there was no fish, calamari or bacon on the menu. Place was very quiet for a Friday lunchtime and there was only one waitress serving and...

Well what to say, a mediocre summers day but good enough for me and some friends to enjoy a beverage outside, the weather aside upon entering seemed up kept and quite a high standard, then to find out food was unavailable at 2.15 was an...

We came here on the 5th of august for my dads 60th birthday and I couldn’t have asked for a better service, the manager and head chef was amazing and catered to us really well whilst all the other staff where making sure we had...

Arrived on a Friday afternoon after a recommendation just after 2pm to be informed that kitchens were closed and lunch was no longer being served. A dissapointment after a long journey. Fortunately got to eat at a nearby other place that served food all day

I visited the pub with my Grandparents and my other half, the food and the service were incredible the staff were so pleasant and really made the whole experience that much better. The food was amazing cooked to perfection no complaints from anyone, finished every...

Just had a really excellent night out at this pub, l had steak and chips, my wife had hunter’s chicken with chips, both meals were delicious and cooked to perfection, all the staff were lovely, Angie the landlady couldn’t be nicer, she puts her heart...

Visited the Hunters Inn for Father's Day, again an absolute joy, the food was fantastic and the staff amazing (maybe except for I believe is the assistant manager who could do with smiling more) . Have been here a number of times now and have...

Started good with a warm welcome from the desk, it very quickly went down hill from there. The food was hot and on hot plates but dry as a bone. We asked for gravy (2 roast dinners and 3 pie and mash ) we were...

Went here for Bank holiday Monday lunch, wasn’t great. Looked like there was only 2 members of staff on. Both were polite and nice but the food was horrible. Flat pint which was swapped for a soft drink as we didn’t want another beer. After...

First class food we went and saw the honkytonk they were brilliant the service was excellent the food was 10 out 10 they truly work as a team and nothing was too much trouble for the team we will be back very soon Well done....

the food was excellent and really great value for money £11 for gammon, egg, pinapple chips and side salad you cannot go wrong

A lovely, welcoming pub. We had a party of 13, including 5 children, & couldn’t fault a thing. Food was delicious & customer service was fantastic. Perfect for a meal with the family.

Fantastic food, friendly staff went above and beyond to make sure the evening was a good one. Child friendly excellent service will be back! 🙂

Visited the Hunter's on a sat with family, the service and food is amazing, it's very spacious and comfortable, inside and out. If excellent food and drink in lovely surroundings at reasonable prices is what you are looking for then I would recommend the Hunters...

Booked my daughters birthday meal here. Absolutely amazing service…. Nothing was too much trouble, decorated tables and I added extra people the day before and this wasn’t an issue. Food was delicious and the staff were on the ball, no wait on food which isn’t...

Great food, service and good atmosphere for all the family. Everyone really enjoyed their food from starters to mains and my cake was bought out with candles and they even sung happy birthday!! The kids loved it there too…10/10 would recommend.

The refurbishment of this once popular pub is excellent. It's modern and clean whilst retaining its old-world charm. We pre-ordered our food for 19 and on arrival found the large table dressed for a birthday. The food was excellent and the food and drinks are...

We went as a family. Numerous friends telling us it is awful, thought we would make our own mind up. They were so right sadly. Garden really run down and untidy. Drinks expensive, which is fair enough but food was just awful, poor quality. My...

We came here the other day for a lovely dinner couldn’t fault the the staff or manager. The manger went above and beyond for us.

The manager is rude treats the customer like they not wanted service is terrible was totally disrespectful as a manager is arrigont and shouldn't working with the the public not fir to be a manager

The staff was lovely, the manager was very chatted, and u can't believe how well the place looks inside. I have read a lot of comments on here, and it seems it's all one person they must have a lot of time on their hands....

All I can say is what a let down! If management isn’t changed this pub will be run into the ground. She has no clue what so ever! Just power trip, poor staff is all I can say

Visited for Mother’s Day 2023. I honestly hate to complain about a service but this was the worst I had ever experienced and what made it worse was the attitude of the staff and the manager. It started on the wrong foot when they had...

I made a booking for 15 of us for Mother’s Day, turned up and go told they didn’t know about the booking and that the kitchen shut at 3:30 when our booking was at 4. then the RUDE manager came over to say they can...

If I really could give this place a 0 I would. I booked a table 3/4 weeks in advance for mothers day for 4pm for 15 people. We all turned up at 4pm to be told that they could only accommodate 11 of us and...

Absolutely awful 😢 Mother’s Day completely ruined for 15 people even tho we booked over 3 weeks prior!! Apparently did nt have enough food for all of us !!! And the manager well she needs to sort her attitude out !!! AVOID AVOID AVOID !!!!

Please avoid this pub absolutely disgusting service from the manager I booked for 15 people for a Mother’s Day meal for my wife and mother in law and the rest of close family, they said they couldn’t find our booking even though we had booked...

14 of us visited for my mum’s 70th birthday. Some of the roast was good but it took an hour to get to us, the kids were starving. Got pork instead of chicken. Not much gravy, had to ask for more. Veg took ages to...

Went there with my partner. Nicelely done but noone there. There was terrible loud music playing . Dont know what customers they are trying to get but something radically wrong with the place

We have been visiting this pub for many years and were disappointed when it was closed for three years during Covid. Whilst it was closed they carried out a refurbishment which has bought it up to date, it really is a fantastic pub with great...

Angela and her staff provide a wonderful atmosphere with lovely food and great service. Nothing is ever too much trouble for her.

My wife and I had a valentines dinner. Our food was amazing, we live in Swanmore, however this our first visit since it reopened. Staff looked after us well, also very friendly. Would highly recommend The Hunters.

Having been going to The Hunters for over 40 years this was our first visit since it reopened. The new owners have done a Fantastic job with totally revamping the whole place. The Sunday lunch we had was superb and thoroughly enjoyed, the whole team...

We decided to come back here after a really poor experience with the last owners who had no idea how to run a family restaurant which they ended up running it into the ground. We were not disappointed this time. We had a very warm...

Visited for Sunday lunch, first visit post refurb. Interior is pleasant enough. Visit was let down by poor service. Staff are young with little to no experience albeit very pleasant and not a great deal of leadership apparent from the manager. Soup for starter was...

Complimentary wine, ballon’s, birthday cake and chocolates created a special occasion for Mum. Angela and the team provided attentive service. A lovely way to start 2023!

Having read the previous reviews we went to the Hunters Inn with some doubts. Our friends were attending on Friday, and some of our friends were playing in the band performing that evening. Speaking as we found, there were no issues or concerns at all....

The food was lovely but there were a few meals on the menu they weren’t doing. We definitely go there again. The staff there are very friendly and helpful.

We were so looking forward to visiting The Hunters Inn as it had been a fond favourite over the years however our visit didn’t live up to our expectations. The waiting staff were lovely and friendly so really can’t fault them, the food however was...

Our families have been going here for generations but never again. Decided to give lunch a go after the revamp but it was tragic, when we complained nobody cared.

Pub has been updated and garden has had a nice revamp and has a children play area. Had to book a time slot for a Tuesday lunchtime… but only 1 other family there on our arrival. Very lovely Staff / waitress who did a great...

My wife and I returned to this country inn after 3 years and were pleasantly surprised. We both had a seafood lunch of Cod and Chips with Garden Peas, and I have to state they were the BEST fish and chip meal I have had...

Our first visit to the newly opened Hunters Inn. Very friendly service and an excellent Sunday lunch. The refurbished look was great and we look forward to coming back.

We used to go this pub on a regular basis so we thought we would return. I suppose we were looking for that OLD atmosphere but it has gone. Firstly, I always considered this a country inn so ditch the TV's (attracts the wrong sort...

This always used to be a destination pub for every family event and special celebrations. So we were delighted to see it open again after a couple of years closure. So it was deeply disappointing when we went back a few weeks after opening. The...

My partner and I took my Mum for lunch to the recently re opened Hunters Inn. We were all really impressed. Lovely atmosphere, attentive and polite staff - all in uniform. Food reasonably priced, but absolutely superb, delicious well cooked tasty pub grub, definitely a...

I was fortunate to visit the Hunters Inn last evening and was impressed by the friendly service and lovely food. I had the pie of the day which was steak and mushroom in a red wine sauce and it was fantastic, certainly one of the...

Having visited this restaurant since I was a small child we visited here for lunch today. Restaurant is looking lovely, fresh and spotlessly clean. Staff we so lovely and made us so welcome and the food was delicious. So lovely to have this place back

Read in a local paper the hunters inn had reopened after years of standing idle, from the last visit we had it’s a complete transformation, decoration and money spent is clearly exceptional, but it now has a problem. Decided to drop in for Sunday lunch,...

I can’t find words…… Probably the most appalling meal I have ever been served in my life, coupled with a barman who was completely useless and interiors lacking in any taste or atmosphere means we will NEVER return.

Very poor . Would of had a better meal at McDonald's Would not recommend this place to anyone. £15. Your having a laugh. Service was terrible very inexperienced staff . Menu said it was roast sirloin. It wasn't. The roast potatoes were hard and barely...

Decor is lovely but service was appalling. I had high expectations after reading about the new owners and reopening in the paper. On entry we were not greeted and the staff that were about didn't seem to know what to do and ignored us ....

Staff and decor very good. However doom bar off problems with pumps no .alternative 15 minutes to be told. Had to have carling. (Lager).No beer in a pub.been a problem like this for two weeks? Bottled beer good alternative if they had any. food very...

It was quite a few years since l frequented this pub so was eager to see if things had improved since a major refurbishment. Service okay although was seated in an awkward corner, had to interrupt another family to squeeze by…for us as well as...

Went and ordered 2 drinks , my husband asked for a menu only to be told sory fully booked, fair enough bank holiday, 20 minuits later a couple ordered scampi and chips and got it. They were so pleased as they hadn't booked. Realy. Wont...

A really fantastic refurbishment of this locally favourite pub, after a 3 year closure. The food was very good and a very prompt service. I would have preferred to have ordered drinks with the meal rather than at the bar where we had to pay...

Arrived at the hunters & greeted by the manager we asked about food and was told ina abrupt manner we are fully booked, I asked for a print of bitter and told that there was none , I ordered two drinks and asked for crisps...