The Mayfly Riverside Pub in Test Valley

Asked for a bottle of Australian Chardonnay and a French Organic wine was served. The wrong meal was served, got a main course salad which was starter sized, missing roasted sweet potato, which was the star of the meal, no dressing, awful. £159 for 5 people - rip off. Wanted £20 tip which they didn't get. Service was slow and they hurried us off the table at 4pm, as if they had someone else wanting our table!!

We visited for the first time and were blown away with the venue.. by the river Test and so lovely.. the food was amazing and our server, Grace, was excellent (so helpful and friendly).. a no-brainer to go back if we’re ever in the area again..

One of my favourite places to eat...lovely food, great staff & amazing surroundings! Eat here regularly, but disappointed on our last visit. I am aware that 'dogs' are allowed in the pub. However, I do not feel it is fair on the diners who are seated in the actual 'restaurant' part of the pub, to allow dogs in there. There is an outside (covered) tabled area, where you can eat, as well as the 'pub' part (with tables). I am an animal lover, but did not appreciate being sat close to a table of 4 diners (with 3 dogs) in the restaurant itself. I feel that the actual restaurant area, should be kept 'dog free', for those diners, who do not wish to 'dine with dogs'.

Lovely place for lunch right beside the river Test with s large carpark. We were warmly welcomed even though we had not booked. The service and food were very good. altogether a very enjoyable lunch.

Stopped in last minute. We sat in the marquee by the river. Beautiful setting. Attentive service, roast lunch was superb and great selection of ales. Will definitely come back in the summer

If you are a single female looking for a nice welcome and a suitable lunch menu DO NOT bother going here. All I needed was something simple and a coffee. They do not cater for this. Staff were rude and I left feeling very disheartened and upset.

The pub is in a beautiful setting but sadly they didn't offer breakfast or brunch. Even a pastry or croissant would have been nice but at 10.45am all they offered was drinks and crisps. That was very disapppointing. I'm sure they'd get in a lot of customers if they offered a light breakfast menu. (Interestingly, the staff were about to sit down to a cooked breakfast by the look of things!)

This is one of our favourite pubs, situated on a delightful spot by the River Test. Unfortunately yesterday's visit has really put us off a return meal there. The kitchen cannot really cope with the number of tables and the food we had was not up to standard. We waited about 40 minutes for our main course. The Prix Fixe menu sounded good until we found out what main you got. One choice was a reduced size fish and chips. The Sri Lanka curry that we opted for was a very bland dish, small and mainly consisting of butternut squash. The curry sauce had no substance or aromatic flavour, very disappointing. However the dessert was nice, a lemon flan. The food had been poor value, and an a la carte main would have been a better choice. But then the bill was presented without the Prix Fixe discount. Luckily we spotted this but only after we had paid. They did correct it and refunded the difference. It is a shame that such a lovely pub us now performing below previous standards.

Our new favourite place! We live about 25 minutes drive away but this is now our ‘go to’. EXCEPTIONAL service. Each and every one of the waiting staff could not have been more helpful, charming and obliging. You really feel like you are a special guest and that your visit and experience really matters to them. I honestly think the way the staff treat their customers makes this beautiful pub by the river such a special place. Dog friendly, child friendly… just friendly really! Food is very very good, fantastic wine list and prices reasonable. In the summer, ask for a table by the river, best place to eat out in Hampshire!

Recently visited for a late afternoon drink with my family, whilst waiting for our drinks a family on an adjacent table brought to the attention of a member of staff that there was a large amount of dog excrement on the grass next to their table, the member of staff took a look & walked off. After some time & with nobody returning to clear it up the family moved to another table, a little later three guys visited the table & who all nearly trod in it. As we left, some 45 minutes later I thought that I would bring the situation to who I thought was the manager’s attention, wow what a reaction…. He was verbally very loud In front of other customers & I was accused of being very rood for walking off after informing him of the situation with him stating that this was the first time the issue had been brought to his attention. May I suggest…. 1. Ensure that your staff report all issues/complaints to you immediately so that you can manage/rectify the situation efficiently. 2. If you are going to be a dog friendly establishment then ensure that regular checks are carried out for dog excrement on the premises & ensure it is cleared up immediately. Oh & another thing, please don’t have a pop at the messenger..!!

Excellent gastro-pub style food, mid-range/slightly pricy. Staff were friendly and professional. It’s a pretty location next to the river: there’s an outside terrace with river views.

Have been many years before. Won’t be back. Great venue but lacks atmosphere. The staff don’t have time to interact with you. A lot of staff, a lot of tables some not in the best location. We asked to move twice. First table in direct sunlight (very hot). Second fine until the table next to us was used. Then people (staff with trays of food/drinks) had to turn sideways to get past. (I am a normal size person and so was the gentleman sat at the other table). Moved again before an accident happened. was seated by the stairs!! Food - very dry over cooked fries dry peas but fish piping hot and tasty. Others half’s meal - burger tepid.

From our friendly welcome being shown to our table and the buzz of pub it was a good start to the evening. We came out for a family meal , the service was quick and our host (Rosie) was friendly efficient and had a smile for every table. The bar staff , serving staff and whole team worked well supporting each other. Big compliments to the chef and kitchen team, lovely well balanced menu, choices for everyone and came out quickly on a busy night with a private function as well. Great flavours, good portion sizes, couldn’t decide which pudding - so many tasty options. Great location , great staff , excellent food. Highly recommended Definitely be going back

Haven't been here for years. Beautiful spot with a lovely river Drinks expensive. Much too busy for us, far too many tables, no atmosphere. Feel it's been spoilt.

Famous for its riverside setting and a lovely garden on the River Test this is a busy lunchtime pub that offers a full service lunch as well as drinks. Menu looked good along with daily specials but we only stayed for drinks which on a hot day were nice and chilled.

This stunningly beautiful establishment is so well known and so obviously highly regarded by its many patrons, that it ill behoves me to be so presumptuous as to offer a critique of my own..as, from what I have experienced this past week, its fame & reputation so clearly still precedes it..! So I will merely pen another of my myriad Tripadvisor reviews by way of a 'thank you' to all the staff for a really wonderful lunch-time experience. Sad to say it is well over 10 years since I last visited the Mayfly..and something like 20 years before that, (bad dog!), but in truth its very rural location is somewhat off 'my manor' and not really being much of a lunch-time wallah, it has taken all of this time for me to revisit this quite extraordinary 'pub' (though the word pub does it an injustice)... ..and this came about purely as some friends on the other side of Salisbury suggested a meet-up and they, thankfully spotted that the Mayfly was almost equidistant between us, so they kindly made the booking. Now I must admit to a very slight trepidation ahead of the meet as, on my last visit, so popular was this watering hole that, with a tiny car-park, finding a place to slot my car in was something akin to a military operation.. so a booking was made for noon in an attempt to 'beat the crowd'..and I even consulted Google maps to see if there were alternatives..and saw from the air what looked to be a small farmyard next door..and thought "that would be great place to park, if only it were allowed.."! However after a most enjoyable drive to the Mayfly (from 'my side') along country roads turning into leaf, I pulled into their 'small car park'... to find it had morphed into something twice the size..and seems the yard I saw from the air is now actually part of the Mayfly's huge car park..result!!....and great start to my lunchtime. Duly awaiting the arrival of my friends in the now enhanced car-park,we then wandered in over the small bridge, (as I recalled), to further remind myself of the large outside dining area right on the River Test..in the badly needed sunshine it looked fabulous...but it not being quite warm enough yet to sit outside, I was glad my pals had booked an inside table..and entering through a small door my eyes were immediately greeted with the most beautiful looking country pub. Sad to say I didn't recall any of this this from my visit all those years ago,(as I had then been out on the terrace), but having American friends, I just know they would have thought they'd died and gone to heaven to see this 'English vista', so fascinating & well appointed was this low beamed, inner sanctum, festooned with fishing and hunting paraphanlia..an absolute joy...(and on a cold winter's day with log fires burning, it must be just sublime!) Thankfully.. at this relatively early hour we nearly had the place to ourselves..so, shown to an attractively dressed table we were able to swiftly order our drinks.. my 'go-to drink' when driving is the superb Zero Alcohol Guinness..the nearest thing you could imagine to the alcoholic version. But recent ruby tournaments had sadly drained Guinness-Central of stock across the UK..thanks guys.. so I opted for a non-alcoholic Peroni..and that was actually delicious..the non alcoholic beers being so much tastier these days..mercifully! We were then proffered menus and were duly waited on by several superb & very low key, but ultra-professional staff and I was delighted to see battered haddock on the menu, (battered fish is always my 'test meal' at a new restaurant or pub I am visiting) and I'm glad I made that choice as it was just perfect..: beautiful white soft fish within a perfect batter, chips done to a 'T' and a mint pea 'mush' with a most enjoyable after tang..I was absolutely delighted with my meal..and as for large piece of fish itself... Holy Moly! I don't usually have much of an appetite at mid-day, it has to be said, and wondered how I could do justice to this terrific platter set before me..but it went down a treat and was so top notch that I literally left not a crumb on my plate..I noticed that companions also enjoyed their beautifully presented meals as well. Our couple of hours just sped by and our meet-up couldn't have been in a more attractive location, especially with the wonderful service we received from, as I say, a low key waiting staff..who were always there to check on us, but barely noticeable or intrusive..just perfect!.. I am so glad we picked noon for our table booking, for when we regrettably stood up to leave I was suddenly aware the inside had filled up considerably, but it was the outside terrace that was the most surprising... for, it having warmed up noticeably, it was packed to the gunnels...and on a Wednesday lunchtime too.. .which speaks to the popularity of this quite amazing pub & eaterie..! How the staff managed to effectively cope with, and patiently serve, so many guests is a poser, but they apparently do... and to my eyes run a very efficient and most impressively well-oiled machine. I have to say this was one of my most enjoyable lunch-time meet-ups in many a long year...so a massive 'thank you' to everybody working so hard at the Mayfly to ensure my friends & I had a fabulous experience..and I promise not to leave it another 10 tears before I come back..! Dang..! I promised at the outset not to write a critique here..but appears I did just that..seems I can't quite leave my very enjoyable years as a travel presenter & writer behind me..but then again, I feel The Mayfly deserves all the terrific compliments & garlands that it obviously receives..including my wee homage...and so thanks again for a wonderful visit! 👍

I took my daughter for dinner at the Mayfly, which is a beautiful location right by the river. Our booking was taken over the phone and we arrived 2hrs before closing time. We were welcomed and seated quickly. It was quite a hot day, warm evening but they had no salad mains (only side salad - tomato and onion) so the only vegetarian option left available was a nut roast which we both ordered. The dinner arrived but it was cold, not one item on the plate was hot, the Yorkshire pudding was burnt on the outside and uncooked thick dough on the inside. I find it really embarrassing to complain about food, especially when you are surrounded by other diners. I mentioned the cold dinner to the greeter (who was very helpful and polite) and he apologised and took the food away and offered another option. My daughter went with potato gnocchi and I said I'd just have a salad (as I remember seeing side salad on the menu). The meals arrived and initially were very tasty, they had made a beetroot and apple salad which was lovely but not expected. My daughter's gnocchi was very salty but as we were both very hungry we ate both. The bill came and they were trying to charge me for a pork salad which was weird as 1) I'm vegetarian and 2) I didn't order or have pork salad. I mentioned it and the waitress was a bit shirty. She reduced the cost but it was still more than advertised on the menu considering THEY chose the salad type (which was different from the side salad on the menu). I wouldn't go back for food.

We came here for a business meal with our large team. It was the first time that I have come here. Arriving here, the car park is well laid out and teases you as you step over the bridge and see the river. The surroundings are stunning and the establishment maximises this to its full potential. We had a large group, arriving at different times and with a few last minute additions. The majority placed their dining options in advance, but there were no issues with any last minute requests. All the food arrived at the same time. The waiting staff knew the names associated with each dish and the front of house was well organised and very professional. The food was well cooked, delicious and ample in portion size. A superb dining experience!

Not been to the Mayfly for a few years and it was great to return. Even though it was a wet bank holiday the welcome was warm, the food was good and the service was also very good . Really glad we booked an indoor table though!

The Mayfly is in a great location and therefore attracts lots of customers, perhaps taking bookings from more than they can cope with. We had booked a table for 7 at 1pm, we were advised that we would have the table for 2 hours. There was a long wait on the food, which wasn't served until 2pm, by the time we had finished desserts it was well after 3pm, fortunately, we weren't asked to move. However, the standard of the food was very good, everyone enjoyed it.

I have read some of the previous comments and after our visit must say there is only one thing i would correct as a manager of the pub. Having been in the pub business i would have two bar staff on during busy times and maybe a third person trained up from another area to help if more hands are needed on occasions. Our visit was lovely with staff doing a great job and very helpful. The setting is wonderful even in the rain! Come on summer :) Don't agree with comments about food prices, i'm afriad people need to realise the days of cheap food have gone, there are so many other cost rapped up in your £18 meal. We have already agreed to bring our family back when they come over.

Dropped in as we were visiting the area - despite it being very busy we managed to secure a table by the river. Food was good (smoked haddock rarebit could have done with a little bit more flavour), but my husband loved the brisket. Attentive service.

Dreadful bar service as usual, queue went out of the door. The place was packed outside and only one person serving at the bar the whole time. At least six other staff about not particularly busy and nobody jumped on to help. £19 for a cider and a house wine. Horrified to see the tiny portions of chips going by in snazzy copper cups, when we looked they were charging £5.50 each!!! Food looked nice but not amazing for the prices charged. The river setting is lovely on a sunny day but boy are they cashing on it and getting away with poor service and extortionate prices.

Visited for an evening meal. Food was good but not amazing so as such price is definitely not reflective of quality not quantity, though the staff are very attentive and friendly

The Mayfly is a great restaurant situated right next to the Test chalk stream and the surrounding area is stunning. The staff are efficient, professional and very friendly. The decor, very high quality of food, service and the whole experience, makes it almost obligatory to visit. A truly excellent restaurant.

Went with 2 friends for food and have to say was not that impressed at all. Had vegetarian ravioli and all it was was no taste and lots and lots of oil for a lot of money then pudding was rice pudding but again so much sauce on it it was really not nice. Friend had fish and chips (fry’s but disappointed with that) and she said it was just really oily as well Looked lovely but wasn’t great spent a lot of money to be hungry still Staff are lovely. Probably wouldn’t recommend to anyone or come again which is a shame as lovely place

This was our first visit to The Mayfly and we were not disappointed. Beautiful setting, food was excellent and customer service was very good. We would definitely go again.

Excellent evening! The French menu was amazing, the atmosphere was great too! As a French man I was pretty impressed with the quality and finish of the food. This pub is beautiful and the garden is well maintained! I will definitely come back!

We booked a table for lunch with family for our first visit to The Mayfly. It became apparent that it was very busy afternoon service for the restaurant and there was a long wait from ordering to receiving our food. However we couldn’t fault the staff who were polite, attentive and very apologetic. We were offered complimentary starters and a round of drinks as way of an apology. Great food and a lovely waterside pub. We will definitely be returning.

We were sat right by the kitchen so we could see everything pretty much that was going on. We went there for a couple of drinks thinking that we would possibly eat. But after seeing the way the kitchen staff were around food we decided otherwise. A cook scratching his face constantly and then putting his hands in a frozen bag of chips put us off. There didn't seem much hygiene going on. Also for the prices they charge, cant they cut their own chips? Anyway the beer was ok. I would not go there to eat, but drink is ok.

We had a lovely meal at the Mayfly on a freezing Friday night in January. We had booked ahead and alerted them that we wished to bring our dog. We were seated in a cosy corner and decided what we wanted to eat. Badger the dog was provided with a bowl of water and enjoyed lots of fuss. Service was swift and charming. Our food choices were all delicious, hot and served with a smile. We had a thoroughly lovely evening. We highly recommend this warm and welcoming place to eat.

The Mayfly never fails to deliver. Beautiful location, warm welcoming cosy atmosphere, superb friendly staff, lovely reasonably priced food and London Pride. We felt we had to visit once more this year (our 7th) and so worth it. Happy New Year to all at the Mayfly. 🥂🍻🥳

A somewhat delayed (30 years!) return visit on a winter day in watery sunshine. A very pleasant experience. Friendly, efficient service; nice atmosphere (it was very busy). The food was excellent: beetroot salad starter, bream fillet and trout as mains for the two of us, sticky toffee pudding (very light) as a mini-pudding with coffee. I don’t recognise any of the previous negative comments. The optional service charge was pointed out to us. Would be happy to return.

Christmas lunch was simply perfect! Food was superb and totally scrumptious. Service was excellent as always... thankyou Eloise and Michelle! Ably managed together with excellent chef and team in the kitchen. Everything went like clockwork. A completely successful Christmas lunch so thankyou Mayfly team see you in 2024!

Lovely traditional village pub!! Came with my family for Christmas and the atmosphere was really lovely, food was great and came out in great time considering how busy it was! Our waitress was calledI Isabella and she did an amazing job serving us, she was so lovely and attentive. Definitely will be back in the New Year and the summer when we can sit outside and enjoy the riverside view. Thank you!!

Really good Sunday roast lunch, great service and beautiful location. I can’t really fault the Mayfly , the only thing my wife and I commented on that it felt a little expensive. £10 for a child’s roast for my 2 year old etc. would definitely return, I can imagine this place being packed on a summers day

The restaurant was almost empty but they didn’t received us because the kitchen couldn’t deal with so many people. Duh.

Midweek family meal whilst on half term. Just a normal Tuesday. Nice food, Locals friendly, but have to say the waiting staff were excellent, polite and attentive, chatty - exactly what you’d hope for in a country pub. Would recommend

We stopped here on our way home after a long journey up from Cornwall. Fabulous location on the river Test, with lots of seating inside and out. We hadn’t booked, but the excellent friendly staff found us a table, and made us very welcome. Beautiful renovations and restoration carried out on this pub/restaurant, it’s extremely cosy on a cold autumn evening with the lights aglow, and the menu has something for everyone. Even though it was busy, our meals arrived in an acceptable time, were hot and delicious, couldn’t fault it at all, both cleared our considerable sized portions completely. Price was also on par with any pub/restaurant of any quality. We will use this establishment again and recommend it to anyone passing through the area.

Recently stopped for a drink as I was passing by. The pub is in a lovely riverside location and we took our drinks to the marquee to make the most of the view and to watch the ducks. Unfortunately the ducks weren’t the only wildlife we saw. As we sat there a rat ran around in my peripheral and we had to move inside. From our new table we spotted it had friends! Any consideration that we would stay for food was quickly extinguished and we hurriedly finished our drinks and left. I’m glad we did as on the way back to the car park we encountered yet more rats and saw them running in through an open door. I can only hope that wasn’t the kitchen!

Amazing garden in the sunshine. Ate inside on this particular occasion. food took a while to come but restaurant is extremely busy on a Sunday afternoon. Not a fan of the Yorkshire pudding here but everything else, delicious. Great selection of hot drinks too the apple tea is great.

The food at The Mayfly is usually very good but yesterday we were so disappointed with the size of the cheesecake dessert. We were so surprised with such a small portion that we actually questioned it with the waitress who said it was correct- literally 3 mouthfuls.

A splendid venue for a family lunch by the unending beauty of the river. A menu displaying a good range of dishes for meat or vegetarian dietary choices. The majority of the party enjoyed their selections, with the pie of the day taking the top...

After being spoilt in the eateries of Europe,magazine publishing,I always knew this gem existed. I quite simply never had the time to stop. I took my wife yesterday,to sit alongside the chittering river,a Heron had his own agenda. Funnily enough we both went for the...

Perfectly nestled along the beautiful River Test, The Mayfly Stockbridge combines great food with excellent service. And when the sun comes out, there's no better place for a family gathering.

First time visiting The Mayfly, Stockbridge and can honestly say it will not be our last. Absolutely gem of a pub. Amazing location along side the River Test, outstanding customer service from all front of house team and deliciously food of generous portions, all freshly...

Beautiful scenic location, Gorgeous food and a lovely atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

We went there for lunch around 12pm during weekdays (not school off). Only half tables were occupied outside. The staff asked us if we had booked a table that we hadn’t. She said “booking only”. “You can have meal inside but not outside table “...

I must apologise for coming to your pub and expecting to eat outside on tabel not pre booked in a nearly empty garden and pub And my sincere apologies for leaving without ordering or paying for food and drinks. Also I must apologies for feeling...

Wonderful location but the food was ok at best. I had the signature trout dish and frankly the fish wad undercooked. Service was efficient but beware there is a service charge added to the bill before paying optional but you have to ask for it...

We spent a lovely few hours dining and drinking here by the river. The staff, in particular Eloise, were fantastic even though it was extremely busy and hot!

Waiting for 30mins to get the drinks after ordering, service was very poor, and happened twice. Won't be back.

Lovely setting but don’t be fooled. Food mediocre and expensive. Drinks expensive. Such a shame as it’s got lovely surroundings which of course draws you in only to be let down. Vegetarian and vegan very poorly catered for. These days there as many non meat...

Disappointed! Staff were really friendly and helpful and the location is idilic. However, do not book to eat in the marquee if you have a phobia of spiders. There is hundreds, hanging from the ceilings, walls. Unfortunately we were unable to move tables as fully...

Great spot for a coffee date. At 10am we had the place to ourselves. The staff were friendly and helpful. The garden had ducks and swans to watch and space for a toddler to run around.

Beautiful setting as always however, this place has got so expensive, £11 for a glass of wine! Lemon Thyme Chicken came with no potatoes, and a very small portion of chicken. When I asked why there wasn't any potatoes, I was told it was the...

Four of us went for an evening meal and we decided on the roast dinner, between us we have pork, beef and lamb. Our food arrived far too quickly from the kitchen, probably no more than 3 - 4 minutes, for any of it to...

What a fantastic location, wonderful service, so friendly. The menu is average in size but the quality of both meats we had over our two days was excellent. The roasted sea bass with crispy prawns was exceptional. A great experience and not diluted by the...

Great location, friendly staff but the food was poor for the price. My roast beef was hard to cut, I needed a steak knife, the cauliflower cheese was not cooked through and overall the food did not arrive piping hot, it was barely warm

Whilst staying locally at Lainston House we enjoyed a superb relaxed lunch by the river on Friday. My husband enjoyed the cold stream trout and I opted for traditional fish and chips. Both excellent and accompanied by a good wine and non-alcoholic beer selection. We...

The food was very average and poorly presented. The portions were small and expensive for what they were. A small bowl of chips (about half the size of a bean can) was £4.95. It is however a lovely setting by the river. They just need...

Great food, excellent pub and location. Staff friendly . Service charge can get in the bin. Added to all bills by default. They do say it’s optional but it just makes it all awkward. Would prefer if the card machine asked if you wanted to...

Great location and staff but the food was very disappointing - we ordered an extra portion of chips which were cold and hardly any of them (10/15 of them they didn’t even fill the tiny pot) which were £5.50 the bill was very high for...

You can't beat the location next to the river. The staff were all friendly and efficient, the menu is great as it's unusual for me to find somewhere that offers so many non meat options, the food was served quickly. It was a busy Saturday...

This is such a nice pub on the banks of the river . Great welcome even though they were busy we got food and drink, but better if you booked prior. Food was nice just a sandwich and chips . Liked it a lot so...

Met here for a family meal, nice ambiance, polite staff. The menu was good and the food was very good, but the wait was a bit long, especially liked the 70% chocolate desert. Would recommend

Popped in on the off chance there were still tables available for Sunday lunch - wish we’d stuck with just having a drink. Veggies were over cooked (definitely tasted like they were cooked in bulk), roast potatoes were more soggy than crispy, and Yorkshire puddings...

Revisited, and was as good as always. We both had the soft crab shell burger, which was a perfect choice. Staff were friendly and professional . The sun was out, the ducks and ducklings were waddling along, and huge trout swimming whilst having a cold...

Second time visiting, wasn’t perfection like the first time but still very good. Had run out of many specials and the steak starter was a bit meh but the pie fantastic and its such a beautiful setting.

Visited recently for lunch here. First time. Arrived early and the car park was quiet. Thirty minutes later customers poured in and the place was bustling. You really need to book to reserve the best outside tables although the whole of the garden is spectacular...

Been here a couple of times as the location next to the river is lovely. Nice inside and lots of options to sit outside if it’s nice. Food was ok, nothing to write home about and on the expensive side. Partner order a side of...

Beautiful river setting and idyllic spot for a family gathering. The beer garden is peaceful and cool. Our service was excellent with cheerful well mannered staff. The food was deliciously good and all our plates came at the same time and were hot! I would...

This was our first visit as a family of 5. I requested a river view with an indoor booking but when we got there there didn’t appear to have much of a view from the table. My error as I didn’t know the geography of...

Absolutely stunning location with amazing views over the river. Really clean toilets and smart bar. New all loved sitting outside and the menu catered for all of us including the Gluten free brigade. All the food was superb and the service was excellent throughout our...

The pub is set in a beautiful location. The food was excellent. Delicious fish,well cooked. I enjoyed the steak starter with a glass of good wine. You could not fault the service. The staff were friendly, considerate & attentive. Very popular , and rightly so.

All of the hype we have heard about the Mayfly as a “ must visit” - very disappointed food was inedible (soft crab burger - over fried greasy mess Undrinkable Merlo wine and warm London Pride beer - never to return

Took my partner here for date night and I could not be more impressed by the food and friendly service. Got to sit by the water and I’m still thinking about the food many days later! We will be back - probably soon!!

Popped in for a pint on my birthday, not been before. Stunning location. No bar service but waitresses were reasonable quick and friendly. Reason for review, the chips! £4.95 for the smallest portion I've ever seen. A small ramekin with 25 chips in it, that's...

We had a delightful lunch by the River Test - our waitress Eloise from Bergerac in France was so friendly and efficient. She deserves lots of praise.

We have wanted to visit the Mayfly for some time. It was our wedding anniversary so it seemed like a good time to go. What a disappointment. The location is stunning as is the pub. That's as good as it gets. It was very busy...

Popped into the Mayfly during a circular dog walk, the lady that greated us was rude and not welcoming at all, if you haven’t got a booking you are given a second class treatment, you can’t order a drink at the bar. You either have...

Very organised. Very friendly, engaging and a fantastic front of house team of young people complimenting and supporting the kitchen to deliver a delicious and memorable Sunday lunch. Thank you everyone especially Lili - we ate and enjoyed a very high standard meal considering the...

Came to lovely river side pub in the sunshine. Service was great and the food lovely too, the drinks did take a while to come out which is the only thing that I thought could have been faster. Food great and the service was good...

Lovely lunch at the Mayfly. We booked ahead but on arrival it was not too busy. Good service and food was enjoyed by all. Cosy pub with great river view.

After a nice walk around the water meadows we had a lovely late lunch by the river. Burgers were nice but very expensive. Setting was perfect though.

What a treat this was - such an amazing place with top rate service and care - our hosts were Isabella and Ellie who could not have done any more for us ! - then the food ….. well out of this world - it...

A repeat visit with friends for Sunday lunch. With forward booking you can bring well behaved dogs inside, if you haven’t pre booked you can enjoy a meal outside under the marquee with your dogs, though do wear a couple of layers as it can...

Wow. What can I say. This place is not as good as it used to be. Food is still very good but the level of service was appalling on Sunday. We had booked two weeks in advance for Mothers Day and did pay a deposit,...

We had not eaten at the Mayfly before and were not disappointed. Service a little slow, but understandable as it was very busy. Staff all friendly and helpful. Food was of a high quality and we all enjoyed what we had. Lovely Riverside location. Will...

5/5 The location is stunning and the food is always up to a high standard. The staff are polite and friendly. Been here multiple times and it’s always busy , it is very spacious with plenty of seating. We had a lovely time here.

Visited for four hot chocolates on a chilly February afternoon. Waited quite some time for them. They proved to be about 200 ml each (served in tiny teacups), were lukewarm and in the case of the three of them that were supposed to have cream...

First time visit - lunch. Saturday 28 January. 1pm booking for 4. Warm and comfortable environment, pretty setting, welcoming staff BUT - we waited an hour for our food. We had to chase the waiting staff and no complimentary drinks etc offered! The fish and...

Fab service, great roast and love the location over the river test. Recommend the beef in particular. We’ll be back!

Food was cold service slow and very disappointing. I suspect the food had been cooked the day before particularly the roast potatoes. This low quality is a very unusual occurrence, I am a frequent visitor to the Mayfly and very sorry to see it drift...

went for lunch for partners birthday and it was so nice, the setting is amazing and the sausage and mash was excellent! good choice of beer and wine! loved the open fire but am really looking forward to visiting again in the summer!

We have been here a number of times and took the mother in law out during Christmas. It was busy but they found us a table and served up drinks in good time. Choice of menus included an a la carte and normal menu. Lots...

We have just returned from our Christmas lunch at the Mayfly,the menu gave us lots of choices and we could order off of the every day menu as well .The service was brilliant,no rush ,they checked if everything was ok ,the staff are exceptional,nothing is...

Visited the Mayfly last week with my colleagues for a Christmas function. The food was excellent and at this time of year I think very reasonably priced. We had a very enjoyable evening many thanks to the staff at the Mayfly, would highly recommend.

Stopped off here for lunch to meet up with friends as it was a good halfway point. The Mayfly is in a lovely location alongside the Test. It has a choice of indoors, outdoor tables and a few tables in a marquee. It has recently...

Sadly The mayfly feels like a fast food restaurant and not a pleasant dining experience. Overpriced service charge. Felt very rushed and not very friendly staff, they’re just interested in getting you in and out. We won’t be visiting again in a hurry!