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Nº 106 in 440 in Basingstoke and Deane

Nº 18 of 73 British in Basingstoke and Deane

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Lovely staff. The landlord and managers are very welcoming. Will definitely go again.

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Stephanie Holmes . 2024-10-18

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A friend and I had a lovely lunch here on Thursday of this week. We both had scampi and chips, the chips were excellent as was the scampi. The service was excellent too. Staff were very friendly.

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Dorothy Ottewell . 2024-10-18

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Really nice spot for any time of day. Generous seating and the food is truly a good buy for your buck.

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Jae Cloete . 2024-10-02

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Didn't have food so can't answer

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James Martin . 2024-09-29

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Great food in a lovely pub with a really good atmosphere. The burgers were really good and excellent wine. The music was a nice extra. Would highly recommend

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NCH28 . 2024-09-22

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Great beer and really nice food.

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J Mirmer . 2024-08-31

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Lovely stop on our way down to visit family we had travelled from Wakefield and needed tea good menu with ple ty of choices for all ages xxx

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diane pullan . 2024-08-14

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A great English Pub with exciting food. Large garden and friendly staff.

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Andy Smith . 2024-07-19

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Excellent lunch. Much improved. Wide range of choices. Home cooking.

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Eric Lowe . 2024-07-08

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Excellent food & great service, the staff are friendly and helpful, I had the king burger this time and would highly recommend it 👌

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MARTIN H . 2024-07-05

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Great pub, great food, great service and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

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Football Kidz . 2024-06-17

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Nice old pub good food though a few menu items not available. Had a fair wait for the food but it was nice. Service was ok but not fantastic really they seemed quite new and inexperienced.

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David Lewis . 2024-05-25

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Very nice pub with good service and very nice food. Had separate free parking, a 2 minute walk.

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David Andrews . 2024-05-18

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We went for a family meal and left having enjoyed an excellent meal , good service and good beer I would recommend this pub for all the above reasons not just for families but for any occasion.

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Semlohjd . 2024-05-02

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Heartfelt thanks to Steve, Lucy and the team who went out of their way today to feed my family after a whirlwind, crazy weekend away. Steve whipped up a delicious roast dinner and packed it up for me to take home. Missed the ambience of the pub but still absolutely delish and definitely one to try (again and again!) An outstanding family pub for everyone. We’ll be back very soon!

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Clare S . 2024-04-28

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We were so pleased with our lunch at The Kings Arms here in Whitchurch. I had the mediterranean tart which came very warm and crisp straight from the oven and was accompanied with a salad dressed in balsamic sauce and chips. Delicious. A friend enjoyed her white bait with chips and peas and my other friend had scampi and chips which was very good she said. Compliments to the chef and also the delightful servers. I return on 19th for lunch - looking forward.

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Hannah H . 2024-04-03

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Always a good atmosphere and friendly staff whenever I visit, which is about once per month. Never takes long to be served at the bar, and the food I've had has come out quickly and been of good quality. Only criticism is the cost of some things, such as soft drinks. I regularly have to be the driver, and I found it a bit steep paying like £4.35 for a pint of orange juice and lemonade when my friends are paying between £5 to £6 for a pint various draughts.

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Conor Thornton . 2024-03-24

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Sunday roast consisting of one beef and one lamb. Veg was unimaginative. Rock hard boiled carrots, fine beans and baby corn (baby corn on a roast is massively questionable). Once again the Yorkshire had a burnt taste to it. This is the 2nd time we have visited in the last 5 months and will be the last.

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Daniella Maggs . 2024-03-24

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Lovely old building with a friendly warm and welcoming atmosphere. The special of venison and mushroom with mash was amazing!! Great food. Dog Friendly 🐶

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Robert Anscombe . 2024-03-20

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Current landlord is making this into a really great pub. Staff are friendly and helpful.

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Helen Burgess . 2024-03-14

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Had the lamb roast dinner, meat was just right with plenty of toast potatoes and veg with extra gravy.....very filling.Husband had the three meat roast and really enjoyed it.

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Kathryn H . 2024-02-25

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Had a lovely family get-together lunch here. The food was very good, tasty and well-presented, with large portions. Also dog friendly! Recommended!

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Jane Lewis . 2023-12-24

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Had dinner with some friends. Great menu, I had the pie of the day which was boeuf bourginon. Delicious. The veg was perfectly cooked too (it’s the little things!). Good selection of beer too. Everything I want from a local pub!

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Giles Corner . 2023-12-18

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Popped in to have a pint and catch up with a friend. Great location, very clean and tidy, and the service was great. Would definitely go there again.

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Damion Gore . 2023-12-01

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Great visit today for Claire’s birthday

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Simon Thomson . 2023-11-19

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Not eaten, but lovely pub and nice staff. Food looks good...

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Tom Dallas Pervin . 2023-11-18

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I gave a negative review 4 years ago and I am pleased to report that things have improved. The set menu could still be improved, but the specials we both good. My stone bass with butter beans was not overcooked, as fish often is and the potted lamb was good too. The experience is further improved by cheerful and professional young serving staff. Well done.

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Andrew Monk . 2023-11-17

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Lost its charm sadly, used to be able to swing by grab a nice light lunch and have a pint during the week. (dirty fries or a pizza etc) but now the food is all too formal for a quick pit stop. Also much less choice of drinks. I get the impression that the drinks on tap are what the landlord likes, very few good Larger’s and zero IPA’s to choose from. Not everyone likes flat ale! But it seems they do so there is a few ales to choose from. Food wise the menu is limited and lacks some traditional good old pub favourites. Fancy burger that is not actually that great, a venison burger etc. I hope it works for the new owners but never seen it so quiet at lunch time during the week. Used to be busy for lunch and now its not. But prices and portion sizes are good. Also the new staff are not a patch on the old friendly chatty lot.

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steve lma . 2023-11-16

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Sunday roast was beautifully presented but meat (lamb) was really gristly and the roast potatoes rubbery (frozen?)

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Simon Wilcock . 2023-10-29

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Excellent pub with great food & a good selection of beer and ales, very friendly staff, would highly recommend,

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MARTIN HANCHANT . 2023-10-12

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No Strongbow. Very little meat on the menu

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Paul . 2023-09-13

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Was under a management change at the time, so a little limited, but the staff were very helpful, and it was dog friendly inside.

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Karl Knipe . 2023-08-19

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Very friendly atmosphere and staff.

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Ian Allen . 2023-07-27

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Cosy, with 2 separate bars and a snug. Lovely outdoor dining area too. Plenty of real ales on tap that were conditioned perfectly. Tasty, pipping hot food. Great decor. Excellent service. Recommended.

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Andrew Reeves-Hall . 2023-06-24

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Great pub, friendly staff, very welcoming

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kelly everiss . 2023-05-15

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Welcoming lovely staff, very helpful who made the Coronation afternoon something special.

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Fiona Stamp . 2023-05-07

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Had a very pleasant lunch there today. Many thanks.

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Rhys Jones . 2023-04-30

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Good pub. Proper old school. Good beers. Nuff said.

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T B . 2023-04-16

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Good real beers and ciders. Staff are nice and friendly

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callum nicolson . 2023-04-11

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Stopped to break up my journey & have some lunch. Food & service were faultless. Made the most of the beautiful sunshine by eating in the garden. Plenty if seating

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Lyn Wilson . 2023-04-05

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Great locals pub. Comfortable and friendly with an excellent, ever changing range of beers. Haven't eaten there personally, but I've been told by friends who have, that the good is als excellent.

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Keith Bell . 2023-03-23

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LOVELY food and friendly staff. 👍👌

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Richard Fletcher . 2023-03-18

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A simple offering of pizzas, pastas and risottos but great quality and service. Nice to have the pulled pork pizza back, will be back again.

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Tom Lowe . 2023-02-12

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Grwat service from friendly, helpful staff. Enjoyed the light lunch...

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Lyn Clarke . 2023-02-07

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We ate at the Kings Arms this week and I couldn't praise them anymore. Service, food quality and atmosphere all 5* - even with it being very busy with the Christmas rush. We will definitely be back.

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Lucy Hicks . 2022-12-25

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Great beer (Doombar last night) & really good pizzas (and I'm super fussy about my pizzas) and very pleasant ambiance with attentive staff

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shared account . 2022-12-16

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Nice pub, friendly atmosphere and I would recommend

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David Strange-Hopwood . 2022-11-21

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Lovely people, lovely food and the dog enjoys every visit!

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Ellie . 2022-11-09

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Nice pub we had a drink here as we were staying in the village it was quiet but it was a week day nice and clean friendly staff

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Cathy Linnell . 2022-11-01

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Very friendly service and good food

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Keith Douglas . 2022-10-26

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Very cozy place with a lot of character. The employees there, were super nice!

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Πολύμνια Άννα Χασιώτη . 2022-10-16

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Top quality food and really good service,we popped in to the kings arms on our way to the Bombay sapphire distillery for my wife’s birthday and had goats cheese starter which was incredible,then beef brisket ciabatta with fries for a main meal which was also delicious……thanks to the polite staff and really nice pub with original features etc.

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ben gumm . 2022-10-14

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I liked this place. Had a nice lunch there. And whilst Whitchurch is tricky for parking, The Kings Arms should be on your list to visit.

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Matt Trigwell . 2022-10-11

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First time here. I have to say, it was brilliant ans worthy of 10 stars. Warm welcome with a smile as I entered. Food was excellent. Service excellent 👌. Definitely worth the trip away from the motorway. Molly and Ellie both really friendly and welcoming. Thank you so much for a lovely lunch.

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Mishal Chotai . 2022-10-01

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Sadly there was no food at the time we visited, on a Sunday evening, so we didn't stop, but the pub looked to be a pleasant place.

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Mark Ward . 2022-09-19

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Friendly staff, good food and reasonably priced.

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J . 2022-09-11

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Lovely place, excellent service and wonderful food. Not expensive.

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Adam W . 2022-09-06

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Good food and welcome . Shame outside feels like a carpark with the fallen down wall

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Robin Hicks . 2022-09-01

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We were walking by at lunchtime and looked at the menu outside the front door of the pub and thought it looked suitable for our needs. It was excellent. Great food, excellent friendly and efficient staff who explained everything clearly and were only to happy to help and serve. Thoroughly recommend.

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robert williams . 2022-08-23

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Love this place. It's my local and it's ace. Pizzas - amazing. Home smoked meat and a pub menu that isn't gastro, but isn't just your big standard pub grub. I recommend The Kings Arms to anyone that will listen to me.

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Mike Copping . 2022-08-19

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Good selection of ales, and decent garden area

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paul havard . 2022-08-15

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Enjoyed the food and beer served.

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Bruce Scott . 2022-08-13

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Great place for a quiet pint or impromptu gathering with local friends

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Pete Keys . 2022-08-11

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Staff are super friendly and accommodating, food didn’t start till 6 and we were way too early but they even tried to suggest alternative places if we couldn’t wait. But the food was definitely worth the wait! Tasty and filling, pub food without being tradition pub food!

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Lottie Lenane . 2022-08-08

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Under new ownership and new folks are working hard to make it welcoming. Food is inexpensive and great value pub grub and a range if pizzas. Fily meal for 4. Was all excellent

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Rognvald Lamb . 2022-08-04

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Nice atmosphere, friendly Helpful staff good taste in background music

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James Smith . 2022-07-10

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Stunning food, lovely outdoor area, fair priced. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

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Jackie Barker . 2022-07-10

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Great local pub, food is very acceptable for a local pub. Proper hungry pub hungry food! Great selection of beer and the staff are extremely friendly. Really nice vibe. The garden is not the biggest but a lot of it is undercover so if you want some shade or its raining then its ideal. Being walking distance to my house is always a massive bonus! However if you are passing through and fancy a good pint or a bite to eat then a great choice!

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Jason “Randall” Randall . 2022-06-29

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We love it here. The pizzas are delicious, the drinks are great - massive appreciation for Pimm's on tap!! The service is so good and everyone was so kind and friendly to our dog. Cannot recommend enough!!

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Rachel Sheldon . 2022-06-28

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Whitchurch is a pretty village we stopped at on our way back to the Midlands. Only had a light snack at the King's Arms, but the food was excellent and service prompt and friendly. It also has a good size beer garden out the back.

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Bryan Pooley . 2022-06-28

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Great pizza and beer, reasonably priced too

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Tim Weston . 2022-06-24

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Lovely range of food, very warm and friendly welcome, and well presented and very tasty meals. Will be coming back!!

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Lorraine Alford . 2022-06-09

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Always a good place for a pint or a quick bite. Popular with locals but the staff really makes you feel welcomed. Our go to place in town.

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Kyle C . 2022-06-09

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Great food and service, dirty fries were amazing, will be back!

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Laura . 2022-06-07

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Stopped here for a drink and was tempted by the dirty fries. Flipping gorgeous. We had blue pig fries and my big fat Greek fries. Both were utterly delicious and a generous portion. Would definitely recommend. Lovely service too, from friendly staff.

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karen sumner . 2022-05-23

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Lovely pub. Very clean with a nice atmosphere. It was my 3rd visit over a couple of months. Good choice of food and drinks. The photo is of a small section. It is much bigger with lots of tables.

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Wendy Beveridge . 2022-04-20

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Just had lovely meal here. Very friendly and quick service. Food very, very good, nice atmosphere, highly recommended.

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Ju Jay . 2022-04-14

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More cheer the other side of the bar then my side

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Martin Hollands . 2022-03-27

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We called in on Friday afternoon. The staffs were fab all added to a good afternoon. We stayed for an early tea together with our friends. What a lovely friendly pub.The food was great too Thank you

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Wendy Charnley . 2022-03-20

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Great pub with good food and always improving

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Rognvald Lamb . 2022-03-17

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Lovely little pub, local hazelnut gin and stout. Brilliant!!

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Ashley Perry . 2022-02-25

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The menu really doesn't do this pub any justice. I really don't want to sound rude, but when i looked at the menu i wasn't expecting such great food. I wish I was local, I'd eat here on a regular basis.

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V E . 2022-02-14

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Lovely pub that has risen from the ashes and is probably the best in town.

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dan nailor . 2022-01-28

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Very comfortable pub with friendly staff, nice beer garden with decent food.

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Craig s Fernee . 2022-01-17

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Lovely old boozer, friendly staff.

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Oggy . 2022-01-15

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We have been several times with the kids. Good menu for adults and kids (great pizzas!!) and a good selection of drinks. Spacious for family or friends.

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Adam Burt . 2021-12-31

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A nice cosy pub, good food too.

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Craig Fernee . 2021-12-30

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Good food and drinks with friendly staff. What more do you need in a pub?

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Robert Sentance . 2021-12-29

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Lovely cosy pub, good beer, good food, friendly staff, would highly recommend,

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Barrie Hillier . 2021-11-17

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Absolutely amazing food, with good vegan options, at a very reasonable price. Great swift service from very polite and cheery staff. Would definitely recommend!

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estelle ball . 2021-10-05

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It was pleasant enough & the beer was very good. The outside seating area was brilliant - without it, we'd have been stuffed after the first elements of lock-down were lifted... Personally, I especially liked the table service... 😉

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Coops Cooper . 2021-09-18

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Enjoyed a good lunch in the garden. Friendly staff.

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Ronald King . 2021-08-31

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Lovely evening with friends, live music from The Mighty Hump, fabulous!

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Alison Sutherland . 2021-08-29

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Fabulous food and loved the banana "catfish" (Vegan). Price good too.

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Julie Miklos-Denton . 2021-08-17

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Excellent pizza and pint of cider - much improved!

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Simon Pratt . 2021-08-16

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Quality food drink and service.

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christopher lamb . 2021-08-14

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Lovely setting. Excellent food and service

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John Barker . 2021-08-12

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Visited on 7/8. Food was good. Staff were friendly. Special mention to Molly who looked after us so well. Thank you

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Phil Pratley . 2021-08-09

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Great little pub with excellent food, drink and service. The menu could be a bit more extensive to offer more choice.

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Dave Holmes . 2021-08-05

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Nice food, excellent vegan options. The vegan hot dog was delicious.

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Warren Baxter . 2021-08-03

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