The Lion At Clanville in Test Valley

Great for a get together - staff were attentive & looked after us well - all our meals were lovely , compliments to the chef! & all the staff for looking after us on a busy Sunday - would highly recommend recommend and be back x

I am not one whom usually writes reviews but I was so impressed I felt I needed too. As a large group was nothing short of fantastic! With over 18 people, we were expecting a few hiccups, but the restaurant exceeded our expectations in every way. The staff was exceptionally organised and attentive. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly greeted. The waitresses managed the group effortlessly, ensuring drinks were refilled promptly and orders were taken accurately despite the size of our party. Each dish arrived hot, well-presented, and in perfect synchronisation. Despite the large number of orders, everything was cooked to perfection, and the portions were generous. The kitchen handled our large order seamlessly, with no long waits between courses. It was clear that the team was experienced in dealing with big groups, as the entire meal felt smooth and well-coordinated. We’ll definitely be back for future events! Highly recommended.

What a great place to eat, lovely atmosphere, the staff are friendly and very helpful. The food portions are large and delicious! I had the Pate and Mushroom tagliatelle, so good. Ample parking too 10 out of 10 😀

Amazing food, fabulous service! Looking forward to returning! We had the schnitzel and duck, both dishes were so tasty.

Have been to The Lion on many occasions and always good... However, last night arrive at the pub to meet with friends for dinner only to find that the kitchen shut at 8.20pm. They could offer us pizza but not really a gastro pub experience. Disappointing as the website says kitchen hours is until 9pm. Still, moved on to the Pink Olive for an Indian meal instead so friends weren't too upset.

We were staying nearby and was recommended here and so glad we were.The food was exceptional as was the super friendly service.My husband had the spicy prawns to start followed by chicken schnitzel with fries followed by the cinnamon dough balls.I had the mushrooms with egg on toast.All were delicious.Highly recommend this place just flawless.Dog friendly too.

First time back at the Lion for a long time (several years) with my wife. Carol had the chicken snitzel with Parmesan sauce and had the beef and venison burger. I have to say the food was very good and good value for money

Dinner at The Lion Clanville last night was excellent. Really enjoyed the special Moules Mariniere with fries and crusty bread. Followed by a huge portion of Eton Mess! Lovely atmosphere, definitely recommend.

A belated get together table for 9 including children We all had different food and it was all delicious One adult a veggie and she really enjoyed her vegan pie 😋 Staff brilliant very welcoming went above and beyond - looking forward to going again

This pub restaurant is a gem ! The staff are always friendly and the selection of beverages is fabulous especially the Gin! Food is delicious. Always happy to please and take care of their customers. Lovely touch with the hand cream I was lent from...

Had a lovely family lunch at the Lion Clanville Sunday the food and service were very good, We were a large party and all the food came out together and it was all piping hot.. the desserts were excellent too

Lovely meal as always! Service great, friendly and very welcoming. Love the fact that they are so gluten free friendly, even have a gf frier. So had to go for the gf fish and chips 😋 I know that they also have gf/dairy free desserts...

The Service is always 1st Class and very welcoming and friendly, nothing is ever to much trouble. The food is always top class my favourite place to eat, and would be happy to eat anything on the menu. It has a lovely atmosphere, we enjoying...

I took my family to The Lion for Sunday lunch. Incredible food, very welcoming staff, lovely roaring fire. Can’t recommend enough

i always find the staff so welcoming and amenable, the food is always spot on although the potions for me are very large. if you fancy a pint or something to eat there Lion is a place you should try.

A fantastic local pub with great food and more importantly great staff and atmosphere. Despite arriving late, the staff could not have been more accommodating for us. The food was absolutely fantastic and would definitely recommend a visit if your in the area.

Thank you for such an amazing year ! Once again fantastic staff , food and ambience . An amazing family run business which is hard enough in these times . What an amazing team, chefs , bar staff and front of house !

Went for a 50th birthday family meal. No complaints AT ALL. Food was amazing, friendly staff, great atmosphere. Highly recommend. Thanks :) xx

We celebrated Christmas this year with the Lion and what an excellent evening it was. Everything from start to finish was amazing and all of our guests were very impressed with the food, service and the atmosphere. The team on the evening were super friendly,...

With 3 young children it’s often hard to find a pub that caters for all. This is the only place I can take my children where everyone eats everything on their plates…miracles can happen. We have eaten at The Lion on numerous occasions and the...

Great location and decor, a warm welcome with kind yet unfussy service. Fabulous food and generous portions, whitebait, garlic prawns, ribs and schnitzel all so tasty with appetising presentation. Highly recommend and will be back.

Fabulous welcome from all the staff and great service through out ! Fish pie was amazing even had sea bass in it ! Parmesan sauce on the side and lovely vegetables cooked beautifully . A wonderful chefs special worth a night out .

We are so grateful to the staff at The Lion for saving our parents 50th wedding anniversary celebration. My father in law is gluten free and the restaurant we had originally booked let us down massively. So with a party of 9, a coeliac and...

We held a three course reunion dinner in the function room with it's own private bar which worked perfectly for us. The whole experience was first class from organising the menu and finer details prior to the event, through to the quality of food and...

I arranged the use of the function room for a surprise birthday party for my wife with family and friends in attendance. From the initial discussions to decide what I wanted, to the very end of the actual evening the staff were extremely helpful, friendly...

The service was very good but towards the end slowed a little. The food was very good and reasonably priced. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I picked this location from previous reviews and photos I had seen having not been here before. I...

Great food - interesting choice on menu. Friendly staff. Not rushed which is what we wanted for a family lunch. Plenty of time to chat. Warm enough to sit outside but looks very inviting and cosy inside the pub.

I was in Anna valley for the weekend and went for dinner here with a party of nine. Loved this pub/restaurant it is a welcoming building which is comfortable with a nice relaxed atmosphere. The staff are friendly, attentive and know how to properly prepare...

Visited last night - all of the food we ordered was absolutely delicious and the staff were fantastic. Good balance of service and relaxed environment. Didn’t feel rushed even though they were surprisingly busy for a Tuesday early evening. Sign of popularity I think! Really...

Great burger, one of the best in Test Valley. Onion rings amazing. I normally leave them at most places as they are invariably a disappointment. Not this time, amazing, crisp. So often overlooked. Tartare sauce with the whitebait was delicious. Very accommodating and lovely team....

Today was the 60th birthday celebrations for a very good old friend, family and friends. I dropped in yesterday th chat with Chef as I am Coeliac vegetarian. We came up with a great choice for my meal. On arival today Chef was waiting for...

Went for dinner with friends. The food was great and the service was brilliant. The staff was super friendly and went above and beyond to make sure we were having a lovely night. We stayed way past the normal closing time and the staff even...

The best fish and chips with mushy peas ( or garden peas) in Andover ! You can even ask for a lighter batter coating ! Great service and an excellent wine menu. Friendly staff , clean and tidy . Dog friendly too.

We booked a table in the bar area for a Saturday evening. The atmosphere and decor is lovely and the staff are friendly and helpful. The food is excellent quality at very reasonable prices and there is a great selection of beers and wines. Definitely...

We had a terrific lunch on Saturday, I'm coeliac and my husband follows a low carb diet - it was wonderful to chat with the chef was understanding and happy to advise on what we could eat. I had his home made burger which was...

We had a lovely family meal at The Lion, food and service were excellent. Unfortunately the gloss was taken off of the evening, when leaving the premises I heard a loud voice in the car park, I looked over to see the chef speaking to...

Fantastic food we both ordered the burger and it didn’t disappoint looks impressive and tastes great too. The staff are really warm and friendly. Would highly recommend this place.

Nice place to have lunch. Was busy so best to book. Staff were very friendly, although the waitress dropped one of my dough balls and there was no mention of replacement which I would have declined as plenty left but would have been nice to...

We went to the pub on Thursday evening. The staff were so welcoming and the atmosphere in the bar was really nice. We both had the burger and it was one of the best we have ever had. We would highly recommend this place.

Excellent Sunday roast, beef delicious and lots of different veggies including cauliflower cheese and all the traditional trimmings, generous portion would highly recommend 👌 🍽 😋

We really like this pub. The food is great and the staff really look after you. They have a very good menu and serve a fantastic Sunday lunch

Was in Andover on a business meeting and took client to this pub for an informal business lunch. Service was excellent and food amazing. I had the garlic and chilli prawn tagliatelle. Lots and lots of succulent prawns with a delightful garlic and chilli sauce/butter....

An old favourite with lovely people. Sat by a roaring fire. Fabulous fish and chips. Perfect ambience, joined by a friend to finish off a lovely lunch.

We all had a fantastic evening, the service, food & setting were perfect, couldn't of asked for a better evening. We never had one complaint on our table of nine but lots of great compliments.

I had my 80th birthday lunch recently at the Clanville Lion. Emily and all the staff worked so hard to ensure everyone had a great time. Phil the chef supplied 55 of us with delicious home cooked ham egg and chips followed by delicious apple...

I celebrated my 60th ( I dont look a day over 50 before you ask!) on September 25th. There were 20 family and friends as guests. We had a separate room so we could be slightly loudish as the evening moved on. We were treated...

Stopped here on the way to Cornwall as it was just off the A303. It already had good reviews and accepted dogs . Staff were very friendly and made us feel so welcome . The food wow the reviews were not wrong . I had...

Didn't book, just turned up. Place was quiet. Friendly staff made us feel at home. Ordered the ribs off the lunch menu, very nice. Dog friendly too. Would recommend.

Haddock was hot and well cooked sorry no pictures I ate it before I remembered to take a picture. The chilli prawns starter was great and chocolate brownie and ice cream was delicious. One of my favourite little out the way pubs.

Friendly atmosphere, well kept beers and great food. Real fire, sofas, nice dining areas and seating outside too.

We enjoyed a lovely meal but disappointed that the staff were not wearing masks while serving our our food.

The Lion was always a great place to eat with reliable, good quality food and good service. I'm very glad to say that our first post-lockdown visit last week reinforced that view as we enjoyed a really good meal in the lovely garden. A shared...

This isn’t my first visit to the Lion nor is it my first review. Top class service with very high quality food for staff are attentive and ensure that you receive your delicious food in a COVID safe way, definitely worth a visit.

With my parents, a fabulous friendly atmosphere, great food and atmosphere. Made my dog very welcome.

I grew up about a mile from The Red Lion so know it very well. Food is excellent and we frequented it often over the years. I held my mothers funeral family gathering here, I knew I could trust them on catering . They provided...

The food is outstanding. Although COVID is among us all the staff endeavour to make sure everyone is safe and are attentive to everyone’s needs. Highly recommended Ford a nice pint or an evening out keep supporting the local :)

Nice to revisit The Lion at Clanville for Sunday lunch. The roast beef was cooked to perfection! Friendly staff and all wearing visors which I was impressed with. Served huge portion of Eton Mess. Good atmosphere despite reduction of available tables indoors. Plenty of tables...

Very covid friendly: Staff very friendly and helpful. Food is of high standard and well presented, we were staying locally at a hotel for a weekend break but chose the lion for our evening meal. We recommend this place to eat Clean and a very...

The food is delicious, especially the chicken schnitzel, and it’s really nice of a summer evening to sit outside with a drink.

Walking distance from our staycation mid-week. The staff were very polite and attentive. All COVID precautions observed. Got to try 'devilled mushrooms on toast with poach egg' as a starter, delicious! All we could have asked for from the menu. Good pint of Timothy Taylors...

This place is a gem of a find. Its tucked off main roads but close to where we were staying. We are so pleased we made this choice. The food was amazing, delivered by very smiley and friendly staff and we were made to feel...

We spontaneously booked a table for dinner on the way home from Somerset. Picked it based on the trip advisor reviews - we were not disappointed. Excellent food, wine and service.

Have not seen my parents this year because of Covid plus my Dad is 83. We were greeted with a warm welcome as always with every attention to detail taken to make us feel extremly safe. The menu was perfect to suit all our needs....

As always a lovely & very enjoyable lunch today. Great to see all Covid procedures have been put in place and everywhere looks top notch. Makes one feel safe & comfortable because of everything in place. Food as usual was stunning & I love the...

Had a works Christmas do here 2019. The menu choice wasn’t great, my starter broke my teeth...very hard, opted for traditional Christmas dinner, this was poor,a token sprout undercooked, undercooked veg, runny gravy, and not traditional... disappointed. Pudding choice did not include anything chocolate! My...

The meal as usual was delicious, staff very welcoming and service was quick. Would highly recommend, if you are looking for a quick snack or don’t want to cook at home!

Have been twice now for Sunday Lunch and it’s one of the best, value for money and fabulous food just how a Sunday Roast should be....staff are very friendly, welcoming and efficient...lovely setting...will be going back frequently

Living fairly local, we tend to search the surrounding areas to find what suits us best. We like, great food, nice surroundings, friendly staff and a relaxed atmosphere, and this gem has it all in abundance. Tucked away in Clanville it's perfectly placed for country...

Everyone at the Lion was so welcoming and helpful on a very hot day. the lunch was delicious and the perfect halfway stop off to our walk.

Was my first time coming here for food and it’s my new favourite place! The COVID-19 measures are incredible, the food was perfect and we were well looked after. Always had a check back which you don’t have many of anywhere else! Highly recommend this...

Again great lunch. Great staff. Nice area. Good size area outside for eating parking. Definitely one of my favourites

Again a great afternoon meal in a great garden. Staff friendly and attentive nothing to much trouble. Dog friendly which was great and a bonus as it was the end of a large hike. Had the fish main and brownie desert. Better than good. Will...

My 1st visit to the Lion, and will definitely be going back. Had the cauliflower soup which was absolutely gorgeous. And after reading other reviews thought I would try the chicken schnitzel and again wasn't disappointed. Really good fresh produce and excellent service from all...

First meal here out after lockdown. Great as ever-staff as friendly and attentive as usual. We were the last customers at 10 and offered to try and move our taxi which was booked for 1030 but were told it was no problem to stay and have another drink. Great to see all measures in place and to be back out again.

I took my mum and dad here today for their first lockdown lunch and as usual we were not disappointed. The premises were spotlessly clean with good Covid 19 procedures in place (hand sanitiser, plastic barriers, contact forms to fill in, staff wearing masks and gloves.). The staff were friendly and welcoming and the food, as usual, was tasty and nicely presented. We had a thoroughly enjoyable lunch and I would whole heartedly recommend it.

Great meal once again with first class service. Having recently moved to a plant based diet I’m always a little apprehensive eating out but no need to worry here. The Bean burger was absolutely delicious! Good value. Great service.

Me and my boyfriend randomly found this pub as it’s only an 8 minute drive from us and we thought we would try it, be decision we’ve ever made it was so amazing. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, the food was delicious I had the rosemary chicken schnitzel with potatoes and he had the burger it was so amazing I would definitely recommend this pub the atmosphere was romantic and it wasn’t crazy busy which I loved.

We would like to thank Issy,Jerry and all their amazing staff for making our Dads party just perfect. You all went above and beyond to ensure the night ran smoothly.The buffet was lovely and really good value for money there being a lot more than was anticipated. Everyone commented on the sausages in honey and mustardThe Penton suite has a clean, beautiful and spacious interior. There is also plenty of free parking.A great night was had by all and we would highly recommend this venue.

My wife and our close friends go out to dinner every valentines evining. We booked the Lion expecting a gourmet menu, as that is what it says on thier website. The food was terrible, overprised pub trollop, poorly cooked, small portions e.g. for £16 you can have five runner beans, a handfull of reheated frozen/packet chips (mostly black and old) and two pieces of very dry chicken schnitzel with a poor quality (cold) horrible rejheated sauce. All this was on the normal menu. TheValentines menu was rediculously small, with limited choice and poor selection. None of the four of us ate our main course, as each of them were that terrible. They did refund £64+ pounds for all main courses, which was great because we ended up havibg an amazing Indian from a local restaurant and still had change! We will never go to theLion again and would recomend that if youu want a great mewl and a good evening out, then there are plenty of pucka gastro pubs in the area.

Wouldn't normally review as promptly as this but we had such an fantastic time it deserved it ! From the moment we arrived, when we were met by a lovely young waitress who assured us our table was there when ever we were ready to the moment when we eventually took our seats, after an hour enjoying drinks with some friends we bumped in to, we were very well looked after. We weren't rushed or hurried, our service was excellent even though we had thrown their timings out by an hour, nothing phased them. As for the food, it was simply amazing. The chef and his team dealt with a packed house and excelled. I really cannot fault anything about the evening. We have been many times before and will be back again soon. If you haven't tried the Lion, you are missing out, do it !

An swift response to call booking a lunch table. We were expected and warmly welcomed. The food was quick to arrive and absolutely first rate. The staff were very courteous and unfailingly helpful. The ambience is just what the discerning customer looks for in a proper proud country hostelry. Thoroughly recommend it.

Valentines meal for two. choice from set and main menu Beer and wine finished with a Irish coffee

I have had food here multiple times and the quality is amazing. Likewise, the staff are lovely and welcoming. Would 100% recommend to friends and family.

Went to the lion for the first time with my partner, the service was amazing. Was made very welcome by all staff, the food was excellent too, would definitely recommend to anyone, will be visiting again for sure :)

Delicious meal, lovely variety of veg which my son ate all of (shock!). Great service. Would recommend.

We went to the Lion for a midday meal on a Sunday. My father, his partner, and her daughter came down from Reading and I have to say, the whole experience was just amazing! The atmosphere at the Lion was warm, inviting and the staff were friendly and efficient. My father has special dietary needs and they didn’t hesitate to make him a special meal to accommodate this. The food was delicious and arrived timely. We met the landlord who made a conscious effort to meet and greet us. The whole visit was a lovely one and one that me and my partner can’t wait to repeat. I highly recommend this establishment for a true loyal enjoyable outing!

Went for family members 70th and despite organising in advance, they still gave me food which conflicted with my baby's allergies (she is breastfed!) Not impressed at all!!! When will places learn the seriousness of allergies!!

Me and my partner came here as we've seen the amazing reviews. The whole experience and food was perfect. Staff were super helpful and amazing. Definitely coming back again.

Spot on! Booked a reservation for my and the wife for our anniversary treat. Fantastic food and service. Very traditional pub. We had the fish and chips and Scollops, which were scrumptious!

Excellent food, friendly locals. Traditional English pub food nestled away in the country outside Andover. Stop in on your way back from Stonehenge.

Recently had a meal here with friends and we were really disappointed overall. It wasn’t busy but the waiting staff seemed inexperienced and unorganised, we had to order our drinks at the table 3 times before we actually got them, then after a long wait had to ask to order our food. Customers at 2 other tables also had reason to complain. The food was ok, although 2 identical meals were very different sizes, one looked like a child’s version of the other. It was also unpleasantly smokey due to the wood burner, forcing us to leave early. We used to eat here fairly regularly but can’t see us returning until the service is returned to its previous standard.

Went the The Lion last night for New Years Eve and it was amazing! Brilliant, attentive staff, fantastic food and great entertainment. Thank you so much to all the team. Really good fun

Lovely tone to the place, average servers. Steak asked for medium and received medium rare edging on rare. Garlic butter for the dough balls was also very watery as i got further down. Prices quite extortionate too.

Food was lovely and couldn't fault it! Staffing what is going on?! There used to be a lovely manager and bubbly little team there who were prompt, happy, consistent and just all round lovely! It all seems to have gone a little pear shape! Things seemed to have changed very quickly and its all over the place - sadly people sat next to us thought the same! Sadly the manger cant seem to even crack a smile for her customers! I'd hate to think what or how her staff feel working with her if she cant crack a smile for the customers! Really disappointed as I loved coming here to a happy friendly pub with stunning food. Hopefully things will go back to how they were!

We visited today with family for a Christmas meal. There were about 25 of us in total with 3 young children (age 1, 5 and 6). When we arrived we were slightly early so had a drink at the bar which was a lovely cosy setting. We then sat at our table and our food came out soon after but not too soon so we couldn’t have a quick catch up before. Some of us ordered fish and chips, burgers, ribs etc. I personally had the chicken burger. It was amazing. So taste and very hot. Everyone else were very pleased with their meals also. We had puddings too which everyone loved.

This is a charming quiet country pub that serves great vegan food. The watermelon soup was delicious. Great service.

As we are not from Andover it was always a risk to take your local friends out for lunch. We were welcomed to our reserved table and the service throughout was superb and extremely friendly.

Booked last minute, from start to finish the staff were very efficient & friendly, The Sunday menu was absolutely fantastic, We had Roast beef, with all the trimmings, absolutely delicious,beautiful cooked fresh vegetable & Yorkshire puddings to be proud of. We of course all had desserts and wow, all home made, including apple crumble, Eton mess, Chocolate brownies, Our experience was just delightful. Thank you. We most certainly will be recommending you & we will be back on many occasions from here on in. Big praise to your lovely staff though.

The pub itself is a lovely building inside and out with plenty of parking and a good sized garden area.

We went here last night without booking in advance. The service was very friendly, and the sausage and mash the best I have ever had. The jus was incredible.