The Iron Duke in Basingstoke and Deane

Filthy, dirty pub, with no atmosphere and a nasty landlord who just kept interrupting our conversation, for no reason. Chairs and table were dirty and the carpet filthy. And come payment time landlord wanted cash!!

What a welcoming place, ushered into the snug lounge because one of our party was late. They can read the room, a sign of nuanced experienced staff. The lamb dish was succulent and so tasty, cod in batter, batter was perfect and good chunky chips. There were homemade specials on too. Their menu is not extensive but give it a try for a tasty independent choice. This was on one of the most inclement days.

Just lovely! Staff, owners, food, beautiful Champagne menus. Really couldn't if asked for more tonight. Will be back again and again ... Best kept secret of North hampshire/ Berkshire

Went here for a work do. The fish was really good and tasted fresh. Nice selection of beer and cider on tap.

Haven’t been for a while and really enjoyed coming back. The food was really nice. We shared some starters outside in the garden the had a special and a main.

Lovely food Charming pub very quirky too Great garden And good service Animals you can pet in back garden Lovely place to go

This restaurant is hidden away, what a great find. The menu is limited but great. Staff helpful and ideal for a quiet night out.

Pleased to see Matthew back! Lovely atmosphere with very festive Dickensian Christmas decorations, warm and welcoming. The food was exceptionally well presented and everything was cooked and prepared well. After the meal the adults were given a decorated bottle of home made licqueur and the children were given boxed fudge, what a lovely finish to a very enjoyable experience. First class.

I went to Iron Duke for little snack and had the most delicious mussels! They were perfectly cooked with scrumpy garlic herb bread- thank you Natalia. Sandra was the hostess with the mostess, warm friendly smile. Will definitely be back!

What a little gem not far from the motorway but set in beautiful countryside. Gorgeous home cooked food, great service. The nicest home cooked pie I've had in a very long time. Will definitely be back

We love stopping here on our journeys to and from the south coast. Just had a lovely fun lunch - lovely Blt g&t and a ‘sing song’ Coming here has always been an absolute joy

Visited for a Sunday roast. Was top notch as usual! Service was great too. A fantastic pub. Dog friendly with a lovely cosy atmosphere. Can’t beat it.

Excellent sunday lunch though only one type of meat available. Plenty of gravy. Good vegetarian burger too. Not cheap but good quality and good service.

Enjoyable Sunday roast in pub garden. We all enjoyed the Roast beef. For dessert we had treacle tart, chocolate pud and sticky toffee pudding which were all delicious.

Came across this lovely pub when driving between Reading and Basingstoke. Best hospitality I've received in a long time. We arrived before it had opened for lunch and were just about to leave when we were greeted by the landlady, so we decided to stay for coffee and then lunch. Coffee was great with some lovely chocolate and lunch comprised of some ginormous scooby-snack sandwiches, made with top quality ingredients. Chips and salad was also provided. The sandwiches weren't on the menu but they were happy to accommodate us.

I have visited here a few times in recent years and it never disappoints. Lovely service, delicious food and wonderful atmosphere

I recently had my 50th birthday celebrations at the Iron Duke and could not thank James the host enough, he had 22 guests to keep happy and with his sparkling personality, he made us all feel very welcome. with amazing food that caters to everyone,...

The Iron Duke was absolutely amazing for my brother in laws 50th. James was excellent as front of house, so accommodating and a wonderful and witty person. Lots of memories made last night. Food was delicious and cooked to perfection, we were a very large...

We’ve visited the Iron Duke over a couple of years or for evening supper, an afternoon soirée, Christmas/Sunday lunch and the like. Always enjoyed the warm ambience and the food offering always consistent to a standard one would expect. We decided to hold our celebration...

We booked a last minute stay here, the staff are all so friendly and accommodating, we bought our little dachshund with us they had treats for him and everyone made him and us feel very welcome, the room is lovely a nice combination of traditional...

Went here for a dinner for 2, had 3 courses and food was excellent. Service was good and pub has lovely feel, quiet but it was a Wednesday night so expected. Will visit again.

The quality and taste of food was excellent. Friendly service and nice relaxed atmosphere. The team at the Iron Duke made us feel very welcomed. Will return for sure.

Our first visit to a 50th birthday afternoon cream tea party at the Iron Duke. Just amazing… service fabulous and tasty, plentiful food… James was an incredible host, very attentive and we could not eat everything.. there was so much lovely food. Sandwiches, cream scones...

A friend of mine told me that this place was good so I tried to book it but was told they were full for 2 weeks so I was thinking if there booked up this long it must be good so booked it when we...

Had previously had a good lunch experience here. Excellent food, tablecloths on the table, little things that justify a higher price than usual pub food. Last experience though the tablecloths are gone, sticky tables instead. Food quality variable. Sausages good, fish tasteless, mushy peas were...

Can’t rate James highly enough, such a kind and helpful host! Slick booking and check-in, right through to our reluctant check-out. The room was just perfect for us and the food on offer downstairs was excellently cooked. After dinner we sat in the cozy lounge...

This is a quirky and welcoming restaurant, full of character. The staff are warm and friendly and the atmosphere relfects that. The food is excellent and the whole experience is relaxing and enjoyable. For us it is the best in the area.

Lovely evening out with friends - all had the beef Wellington which was great - staff all very welcoming and no rushing you through courses - worth booking on a weekend

We had the a fantastic evening, the host was brilliant and made us feel completely at home. The food was amazing 5 stars. A quirky place with an eclectic array of trinkets. Once we had eaten we moved to lounge area in the back to...

Shoutout to the amazing team here at the iron duke!! Not only do they have great food and drink but they also have some of the best staff in the local area. I experienced flat tyre driving past at 10:30 in the evening and the...

Myself and two friends ended a summer evening bike ride here but unfortunately got caught in heavy rain. The welcome we received from everyone was lovely. The beer was good, the service was exceptional and welcoming and the food (beef and ale pie x 3) was exactly what we needed. I would recommend this place for all these reasons but especially for the friendly welcome. A really lovely pub.

We stayed for 2 nights here …So lucky as the weather was amazing, we was able to enjoy the tasty food in the garden while enjoying the sun. Room was comfy and has a lovely view across the fields. I enjoyed laying in the bath and watching the world go by as the view is lovely. All staff were polite and happy to help. The food is amazing. We will definitely come back again to just enjoy relaxing in the country side.

Our first visit. A very friendly service, good selection of drinks and excellent menu. Not a huge selection of dishes but quality food at its best. Offers great value for money and will definitely visit again. Easy parking.

Excellent family pub lunch. Friendly service. Pie of the day was ‘the best thing I’ve ever eaten’ by my son, 10 years old. My daughter, four, enjoyed feeding the goats. Thank you for such a lovely relaxed meal and afternoon.

The Iron Duke is a “go to ‘ pub. The food is homemade, fresh and home cooked,. The service amazing. It’s a small rural pub so no no road noise and it’s perfect for any age, any size group. We were in the outside garden, which is grassy with a nice marquee and some wooden tables with umbrellas.. no heaters .. service was fabulous .. others in the garden made it a friendly and interesting meal and chat, The food was so good we came back again day 2 .Amazing and we will be back . Thank you

booked table for 5..didnt seem to be many there..lady who served was lovely and must be rushed of her feet if it is busy and just her booking people in and serving.Food was very nice and tasty.I thought the menu was limited and expensive.Some reviews state good value, but i dont think £27 for an 8ounce steak,£15 for sausage and mash and £16 for burger and chips is good value

The Iron Duke is only just off the beaten track and well worth the slight diversion from the A35. With COVID restrictions we ate in the garden although we did eat inside on a previous visit. This place is a real gem with a superb menu and local ale. The prices are good value too as the portions are generous. Excellent, friendly service too. We are looking forward to our next visit.

We had eaten inside before pre-Covid and it was lovely. Went today late lunchtime (they serve food all day). Outside garden is totally gorgeous - should have taken some pictures! All safely distanced. Food stunningly lovely and quality drinks. All reasonably priced with great service. We will be back.

Booked a table of 4 - the others had been several times before. The atmosphere was great and the lady that served us was wearing a full face mask. Ordered the Camembert starter to share. Three of us had the fillet steak and one the hamburger - all the meals were excellent - as was the wine.Lovely meal and a pleasant end to my UK sojourn - but I will be back.Good luck with all the various lock-down rules and I hope you manage to stay open.

To me, the Iron Duke just gets better and better. Great service and the food is amazing. The Sunday roast is sublime.

An utter Gem of a place.... the beginning of a long lasting friendship! Found this incredible pub by accident and I’m so glad I did. James is a brilliant host and the pub has the best garden ever. It’s cosy (with a twinkle in its eye) and, on a sunny Tuesday afternoon, pours the perfect pint - and I’m sure all other days of the week. This is a must stop at pub.

Visit here often and we are never dissapointed. Felt safe and staff were clear with the rules that were in place. The food and drink were great and we will be back again for more.

We booked a table for 6 on the 25th August 2020;a table for 3 people,we were 1/4of an hour early but was greeted by a friendly waitress,and shown to our seats. Waited a while and over came the menus and asked what we would like to drink they arrived then we ordered our food,which when it arrived it was very well presented. The food was very good as were the puddings,we had the 50% off as per the eat out scheme,very nice meal will return very soon.

Esta fue nuestra primera experiencia de comer fuera desde el inicio del cierre. Elegimos el Iron Duke porque está cerca de donde vivimos y hemos estado allí antes y nos gustó.Estamos muy contentos de haberla elegido, la cerveza (Timothy Taylors) fue excelente (¡especialmente después de 4 meses!!). Ambos pedimos la pizza que estaba recién hecha y deliciosamente crujiente y muy abundante, no íbamos a molestarnos con el postre, pero un vistazo al menú y elegimos la olla de chocolate y el posset de limón, ambos divinos.Mathew y James nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos y su naturaleza amistosa se contagia a los otros clientes que dijeron hola, esta es siempre una de las cosas más agradables de la identificación junto con su naturaleza peculiar. Claramente se habían tomado muchas molestias para asegurarse de que cumplían con la normativa Covid y se tomaban muy en serio este aspecto del negocio, por ejemplo, había un amplio espacio entre las mesas, un buen borrador, todo se borró y los menús se usaron solo una así que sentimos que estábamos en un entorno seguro.En general, fue una velada encantadora ya que todo estaba tan bien

Delicious pizzas as confirmed by three teenagers! We had the Veggie, Spicy sausage with chilli flakes and a Meat Feast.

¡No puedo hablar maravillas de este pub! Ambiente relajado, hermoso jardín y excelente comida. No puedo esperar a que puedan volver a abrir. Mientras tanto, preparan deliciosa comida para llevar los jueves, viernes y sábados. Definitivamente recomendaría venir; ¡La pizza es una de mis favoritas!

The Iron Duke is open for takeaways. We just had the most amazing pizza. Knocked Dominoes into a cocked hat. Thank you.

Fantastic fish & chips and a pizza tonight. In the past we’ve had lovely lunches and dinner. Really looking forward to you reopening!

Excellent service and excellent food again from here. They will always go the extra mile to cater for food allergies or intolerances by adapting their meals where they can. All freshly cooked to order, the gluten free fish and chips are delicious. Almost all the packaging appears to be recyclable too. Well worth ordering from

Picked up super fish & chips supper for tonight. Thank you for doing takeaway. See you again soon.......

We wanted a table for two but apparently requesting a table with two metres between my and my partner is still not available... so we did take out instead..I ordered the burger with extra cheese and bacon and she ordered scampi n chips, we ordered on-line but found it easier and always a pleasure phoning through our order.. support local businesses instead of the chains and we want the Iron Duke to stick around so we can enjoy this place in person when this virus thing is over. 6 years ago give or take, we had our first date at this pub so we although not local locals, we still try and visit as much as possible.Now, although this is take out food, there is no compromise in quality and or flavour, the little details like mushy peas and tartare sauce make it so much better than normal take-out options and we will definitely be back, before lock down ends and after lock down.. It doesn’t feel like we are doing anything special but I love that we get thanked for our support, it doesn’t seem like we are supporting them too much, just by eating good quality food, well cooked and well presented, but none the less, it’s me that thanks you and will support you as much as we can in anyway possible.Thank you for a great meal, highly recommended and I urge anyone reading this.. order take out, you won’t be disappointed. Stay safe, keep up the great quality.

We knew Covid 19 was coming and wanted to get a family meal in for my wife's birthday while we still could, and we couldn't have chosen better. Wonderful staff looking after our party of eight plus dog. Good parking, great food, nice ale and a nice table in a nook. The children were invited to feed the goat & chickens, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Lovely pub group style food, not part of a chain so fresh and a good menu. We were in no hurry and weren't rushed, an excellent afternoon (we were booked in late, after 2:00, to suit our guests).Now, writing this five days later, restrictions have kicked in and I feel so sorry (& worried) for these family businesses. I am just happy that we gave them a reasonable return for their service while we were able. We will return when restrictions allow.

My family came here for a 30th birthday meal, the staff couldn't have done more. They decorated the table for our arrival (I previously gave them the decor) They gave the birthday girl a glass of prosecco on the house which was so lovely! Everyone was super friendly and helpful. The food was delicious, everyone had different and everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. It was our first time here and we will definitely be back! We had the best time. Thank you Iron Duke

Fabulous evening, excellent meal and service. Thank you all for wonderful welcome, the food was delicious. My husband is allergic to mushrooms and they offered to change the pate over the beef if he chose it for his meal, lovely just lovely. Would recommend

We used to come here, and in the beginning it was very good. It then dipped in quality.

Only been here once but my goodness what a visit. Had the largest pheasant I’ve ever had and it was superb, very filling, very challenging. I’ll be going there again for sure. A very charming gentleman looked after us. Location has it all.

Fabulous hearty food in a friendly pub. Worth seeking out and it’s only a few miles from A33/ Basingstoke/Reading .

We went in January and it was quiet. Service and food was outstanding. I had fishcakes (homemade) and my wife, a vegetarian, had halloumi burger. We had the fabulous sticky toffee pudding to follow. The staff were attentive and engaging, and we were made to feel very welcome. A great evening venue. Well worth booking for Sunday lunch we are told. Good portion sizes too, you will not come away hungry.

Our visit was a bit of a "Curates Egg". Some parts good and some not so good. Some of the party thought it was excellent but that was not my opinion. I ordered the beef roast. It was swimming in gravy and the horseradish sauce was on the side of the plate without me requesting - there was no mustard option. The roast potatoes were tiny pieces of potato.

Stayed here with my partner for a country get away and its been way above expectations! The staff are welcoming friendly and helpful. The pub is stunning and has a very country vibe. The food is excellent. We stayed in room 2 which was phenomenal. Clean, well kept, and again the design is way above any expectation. Cannot recommend the Duke enough!

We went back to this restaurant today for lunch after having a couple of greats evening meals here. The food was freshly cooked and delicious as always. Well worth a visit

Normalmente no escribo reseñas, pero tuve una mala experiencia aquí. Había 11 de nosotros que vinimos para el almuerzo del domingo. Comenzó bien, hasta que tuve un error en mi pajita que chupé y luego escupí y se arrastró por nuestra mesa. Tengo que decir que me hizo sentir extremadamente enfermo que tenía un insecto vivo en la boca. Sé que suceden cosas, pero cuando fui al bar para contarles y pedir una bebida fresca, apenas se disculparon, pero me trajeron una bebida nueva. También me cobraron por esta bebida, solo creo que si sucede algo así, tomar un jugo de naranja y limonada de la cuenta como un gesto de buena voluntad no habría sido mucho pedir.

En mi búsqueda continua del mejor almuerzo dominical en el Reino Unido, viajo a lo largo y ancho del país construyendo mi apetito y preparando mi paleta. . .

Qué tarde tan fantástica tuvimos en el Iron Duke. Arreglé un almuerzo sorpresa de cumpleaños familiar para mi esposo y 20 miembros de la familia y me reuní con James por adelantado para organizar todo.

Myself and my partner walked here for a drink but ended up eating.

Mi novio y yo (y mis padres) venimos aquí a menudo para sus asados dominicales. Son un poco caros en comparación con otros pubs locales (promedio de 16), pero la diferencia vale la pena, carne de excelente calidad cocinada maravillosamente y deliciosas papas asadas y verduras de temporada, la mejor cena asada para llevar como hecha en casa. Decour es un poco viejo y anticuado, pero el pub está limpio, con un ambiente relajado y un personal amable y atento. Sus postres también deliciosos, pueden recomendar encarecidamente su pudín de caramelo y brownie de chocolate.

Had a wonderful lunch here yesterday, scotch egg was amazing and lamb succulent and delicious. I’m not easily pleased but I had no need to worry as the staff were welcoming and the right amount of attentive. They allowed us to take time to choose our food and to have space between each course. My friends had the whitebait and steak pie, soup and fish cakes all as delicious as mine. Great parking and calm atmosphere. Don’t miss the chance to visit them.

We tried this as we had heard it was quite good. However expensive and distinctly average all round. Trying to upsell from the off is never a good start. Pushing olives bottles of water etc from the start isn't what we expected. We ordered 2 rounds of drinks during the night both times one item was missing. Starters delivered except for one that we had to wait 5 mins for. Starters a mixed bag Camembert and Scotch egg good. White bait over cooked, prawns ok ish. Main course all came out ok. Lamb ,

Excellent night sleep. Friendly staff, fantastic hosts and amazing food. Already thinking of booking my next stay at Stratfield Saye’s best kept secret!

Have not been here for a while. Had a lovely meal. The staff are very attentive. We shall definitely be returning.

I asked for pint of alcohol free lager and a packet of crisp and got half a pint and a packet of crisp I was charged £ 5.40 .I queried the price but was told that is the price, at this rate it would be about £8.80 a pint . No wonder pubs are closing.

I bloody love this place. The roast beef was blinding, crispy spuds, chocolate hot pot and vanilla ice cream to die for . Service great, happy all round.

Local pub, thought we would try it. Ordered large Rose and a pint of Timothy Taylor's - £12, bit pricey we thought.........order the same again (no deviation from first order) -£14.50. So questioned this......they tried lots of different order scenarios on fancy till, couldn't come up with either £12 for original order or £14.50 for the second. Came to the conclusion they charge what they feel at the time

Decided at the last moment to go for a meal on a Saturday night. Never let down by the food or service here, staff always friendly and food always spot on. Will be back again very soon.

Quaint surroundings and good quality food if a little bit pricey, only negative was the place had a lot of flies inside with no sign of any electric or other no spraying device to kill them with. That is quite offputting for myself.

We found this brilliant gastropub on the way home after visiting The Vyne national trust property (nr Sherborne) with my parents on Sat 15 June. We were delighted that it turned out to be so wonderful and will definitely be visiting again to sample more of the menu. We had a light lunch so we all chose a starter and then a dessert. The food was divine & the service was perfect (friendly & attentive but not pushy). We rarely tell a waiter to pass on our thanks to the chef but on this occasion it was well deserved - my passion fruit posset in particular may have been the most divine dessert I've ever tasted! I can't believe I didn't know this place existed before now and can't wait to go again and have a full 3 courses next time!

We stopped by at The Iron Duke for lunch recently on our way to family in Surrey. We had a wonderful meal in lovely surroundings and we were so well looked after by James and Matthew. Thank you so much, we will definitely be visiting again. If you haven't tried this pub, you really must, you won't be disappointed!

We were two couples looing for somewhere for lunch after visiting The Vyne which was not too far away. From the outside it is quite bland and is also tucked away so I guess passing trade could be difficult.

I visited The Iron Duke with my elderly mother for lunch and I have to say that the setting, the service and the food were absolutely first class. Travelling out to the somewhat remote spot is just part of the experience. Such a friendly welcome and nothing was too much trouble. We'll be back!

Despite living in the area for 30 years, this was my first visit to the Iron Duke. What a wonderful place! Great menu, superb hosts and lovely quirky decor and signage. Will definitely be returning!

A hidden gem in Berkshire. Aside from the incredible roast beef we enjoyed (gravy from the gods), this pub has one one the most intimate and enchanting beer gardens I can remember. Staff were also equally memorable ,(James especially from memory). I wish more pubs/hotels had this feel about them

Great staff in nice gastro pub with good garden and good food Just one grumble...the cheddar on the cheese board was bland to the point of anonymity. Come on guys, get some decent cheddar instead of something that might have come from Dairylea

Esta fue una visita no planificada y un excelente hallazgo. Era un día de semana tranquilo, pero el hecho de que sirven comida todo el día fue muy agradable ya que llegamos a media tarde. Hay un menú decente con buenos precios. La comida era excelente, recién cocinado y excelente relación calidad-precio. La cerveza (propietario) estaba en excelentes condiciones. Si bien el pub puede estar ligeramente fuera de los caminos trillados, está bien firmado por signos marrones (cómo lo encontramos) y vale la pena un pequeño desvío de la A 33. Ahora sabemos que es allí donde regresaremos cuando estemos en el área.

Had a really nice roast pork dinner. It was very nicely presented and looked very appetising. Everything was cooked well. It was more expensive than other local places but definitely worth it. The staff were very pleasant and approachable.

Éramos un grupo familiar que organizaba una cena para ponerse al día con otros miembros de la familia. La bienvenida de James fue fenomenal, muy amable y servicial.

Muy buen pub gastronómico con mucho encanto. En general, la comida era excelente, aunque me gustaría señalar que pedimos 2 empanadas de pescado, y una tenía mucho más pescado que la otra. No fue el fin del mundo, como compartimos en consecuencia. El budín de pan y mantequilla era increíble! Definitivamente vamos a ir de nuevo.

Lovely setting, great service which was well paced (food quick to come out but no rush for us to leave after we‘d finished). I had the hand made beef burger which was very generous sized and delicious. Staff were lovely. Recommend this place.

Really pleasant un rushed meal. Good service - very accommodating. Allowed the dog to come too. Definitely recommend!

Family over we came to this charming pub full of character and history.

We stayed at the Pub a couple of weeks ago, The rooms were fine for our overnight stop. Stairs may be a little difficult for those with mobility issues. The hosts and all staff were very helpful.

We absolutely love the Iron Duke it's our number one choice for Basingstoke and the surrounding area. The standard of food and service is always maintained to a very high standard. We had a table of 12 to celebrate our sons and nephews 18th and 20th birthday respectively. The owners were actually away, however to the credit of the staff they looked after us extremely well in their absence. We look forward to returning again soon.

Excellent Sunday lunch for a family group of 10 to celebrate a significant birthday. Very welcoming and friendly service, good food. Look forward to a return visit sometime.

We had an excellent meal in front of a roaring stove. The staff are attentive and friendly and whole atmosphere is very relaxing.

On my previous visit I thoroughly enjoyed the place and it has met my high expectations again. I visited with a few of my family before Christmas and we all loved the food, drink and service. One of my favourite restaurants in the area and will be back again in the future!

I've just had the most amazing, family friendly meal at the Iron Duke. It was sold as the home away from home experience and it didn't disappoint. My son played with his toys, requested food not on the menu and laid on the floor playing his tablet it the cubby. The food was awesome and the service outstanding. Best Christmas out I've ever had cant wait for next year. Thank you to everyone front kelly and family xx

12 of us went for Christmas lunch with a budget of £35pp. With careful accounting I was able to get 3 courses plus a pint. So it's a tad pricey but the quality and quantity were worth it. It's a great country pub several miles off the nearest main road. Well worth a diversion.

If you are looking for fab food and absolutely perfect service check this country pub. It really is very good.

We really had a lovely time at the Iron Duke, the food was amazing, not only tasted lovely but was presented beautifullly, my friend and I both decided on the bread and butter pudding with ice cream for afters, such a great choice, we followed up with a lovely pot of tea. The lady who was working that evening, was really helpful and friendly, would highly recommend going to the Iron Duke for a fab evening.

We visited the Iron Duke for a quiet lunch. The food was beautifully prepared. I had an excellent beef burger, and my wife had sausages and mash. Mains were good, but the puddings were superb. Reportedly, the bread pudding was the best ever eaten!

Fantastic to see that a year after my initial visit, The Iron Duke still has high standards. The staff were just as welcoming as before, and the food was fantastic! (Your chips were incredible.) The service was great, with very little waiting, and a friendly team always willing to assist.