The Mill Arms Restaurant in Test Valley

We visited the Mill Arms today with a couple of friends and our dog and had a thoroughly fantastic lunch. We asked to sit outside (in the rain!) as our friends are from a tier two area and the staff were very accommodating. We felt very welcome and were particularly impressed by the young waitress who served us as she was so friendly and attentive despite weather conditions being terrible! The menu had excellent choice including good vegetarian options and the food when it arrived was delicious. We will definitely be returning again (though hopefully to an indoor table!). Highly recommend this lovely Pub.

Friday lunchtime, quiet. Very attentive and friendly staff. Lasagne and chilli were the main courses. Halloumi with tomato, balsamic and onions shared starter (I know cheapskate). If you sit in the conservatory you can watch the trains go by.

We had a really lovely Sunday Roast here today , great value but excellent quality . Friendly and competent bar and waiting staff , really nice atmosphere Lovely garden , and inside table very well spaced .The pub is very clean and completely adhering to COVID measures, it felt very safe but un-intrusive Would highly recommend

Lovely meal as ways, we had 2 different salads, amazing and burger and the Chilli. As always the dog was welcome in the at under the table. Thank you.

I’m at the Mill Arms as I write this - the bed is lovely and comfortable (we’re in room 6), my son has the sofa bed and slept well. Bathroom well equipped. Staff lovely, friendly but respectful of social distancing. Breakfast is very tasty - having an evening meal tonight and have no reason to think it would be anything less. We came for a 2 nighter to visit Paultons Park, and would absolutely come again. Really lovely place

We visited for a quick drink on Sunday 26th July and were very impressed with the safety precautions that had been implemented since Covid 19, so decided to book a table for dinner at a later date.We had an amazing meal (Cajun RumpSteak & Mushroom Salad) with a couple of side dishes, all very well presented and extremely tasty., We definitely recommend dining at The Mill Arms and we will return in the near future.

Popped in for a drink, my wife asked for Sherry, was served in a schooner, but the bottle had ran out so only half a glass, but still charged 3.25, I would have accepted if we had been given an apology for the bottle running out and charged say 2.00. So we will not go back. My beer was fine.Very poor customer relations.

We held our company Xmas Dinner at the Mill Arms last night. Food absolutely delicious, all arrived together and piping hot. Staff attentive and helpful. Really great evening. Comments from guests who had been to other more expensive and fancy venues, that this was much better standard of food and atmosphere. We will be back to be sure

Brilliant meal, lovely welcome & great service for a group of 40. Beautifully warm room & 2 lanes for bowls. Couldn’t recommend highly enough

Our local village organised a bowling evening at the Mill Arms. For a very reasonable price we had use of 2 alleys and really tasty (pre-ordered) food. Can't fault it. The staff were friendly and helpful.The pub is also a lovely place for lunches, particularly if you have done a local walk.

Wanted a relatively cheap and easy option for a couple of nights whilst fishing in the area. Pub was easy to find and has good easy access parking. Right opposite station ( a bonus if you like trains - like the husband does!). Room was big enough with a bathroom that had both bath and shower. Lots of hot water and excellent shower pressure. Usual coffee, biscuits etc with adequate toiletries. Bar staff friendly. Food ok standard pub fare with a few specials. Breakfast fresh cooked and good. Would (and probably will ) return with the dog. Easy train access to Salisbury or Southampton Friday trip or shopping. Quiet secluded just round the corner from NT Mottisfont.

Really great 3 nights stay. Separate entrance to rooms from large rear car park. Lovely clean quiet room. Comfortable Beds, Splendid shower. Really friendly staff and we were provided with a good breakfast. We had 1 evening meal which was also good. Location was just right for our various visits and we intend to come back for visit to New Forest.

Waited 40 minutes at lunchtime, when it wasn't busy, for our meal. When it turned up, mine was inedible. The 'chef' clearly didn't know how to make lasagne. A dish turned up with fat at the bottom, then a layer of mince balls which were raw inside, then a few lasagne sheets, topped by some grated cheese. Tip, don't order the lasagne here unless there is a change of 'chef'. Our friends had fish and chips which were fine, so go for that.

Lovely friendly staff, very nice pub in a great spot for walking. However, although there was only one other group eating on a quiet Tuesday evening, the kitchen had run out of some very basic pub menu items. I had chosen cod and chips but 10 minutes later was told they had run out of cod, so I said fine I'll have a burger....a few minutes later was told they had run out of burgers! Third choice lasagne.....result! It was very nice but they really should be a bit more organised!

We had a meal tonight for my birthday , 26 family and friends, all food came out together and hot and tasted amazing, service was brilliant well done to everyone involved. Would definitely recommend.

My wife and I have been to the Mill Arms frequently over the last year and have always found the staff to be welcoming and very friendly. The food is excellent especially the Sunday lunches and we look forward to many more visits!

Have been visiting the Mill Arms on and off over the past 15 years and even had our wedding reception there back in 2007, the food/service was just spot on. In that time we’ve seen it close and then reopen a few times and each time the quality and service, in our opinion, has gradually declined. Anyway having not been there for a approx 18 months, we thought we’d drop in for Sunday Lunch. We ordered roast beef at £13.95 per head so for what I would consider a premium price, expectations were fairly high. What we got was no better than a school dinner - chewy beef, an overdone Yorkshire and mixed veg probably straight out of an Iceland frozen bag. A roast worth £8.95 at best! Coupled with a feral child running around and signs up in the toilets re drugs being dealt and used not being tolerated things have clearly taken a turn for the worse at this former lovely country pub previously visited by former president Jimmy Carter in its glory years, now long gone. Won’t be returning in a hurry. Sad times.

My mother and I came for lunch and both had the most delicious food. The cheerful team made sure our dietary needs were met and provided fabulous service. Thoroughly recommend. Thank you!

We had: - fish and chips - overcooked - chicken, leeks, bacon pie - never found the leeks or bacon - ham, eggs and chips - ham was plasticky Nice conservatory at the back

Gina and the team really looked after our group! I contacted her to say I was organising a gathering of my ante-natal friends and I wondered if she could accommodate us (16 adults and children) for tea/coffee and cake last Sunday afternoon. She agreed and we were able to use the function room with the skittle alley which was amazing for keeping the children entertained.

Came across the Mill Arms after visiting Mottisfort house with friends. It has a very large bar and restaurant area, also a conservatory with additional restaurant seating. There are a few sofas and easy chairs around the large fireplace but we felt it didn't have as much atmosphere as a more traditional country pub. However we all enjoyed our food selections which were well presented and very tasty. We had the battered haddock and chips, buffalo lasagna (which my wife loved the flavour of) and the chicken salad with sundried tomatoes and feta. All the staff were friendly and service was very good.

Had lunch there recently. For and service was good, menu not to big, and hence the food they do is not microwaved or prepared, and was good.

Well, what can I say about the Mill Arms?

We were served efficiently but the staff were quite flat and nobody smiled. Food was ok to good. Asked if they were going to light the fire (something we went there for, having remembered it in the past) but told not until a particular date, not a problem but the attitude was not friendly and apologetic, more like no we won’t, tough, no smile. Just felt like I didn’t have a nice time, even though the service was efficient. Took a while to realise that it was more about how things felt than about the venue (clean and sparsely decorated) or food (good enough), both of which could have been brought to life a bit more in the right atmosphere. Maybe we just arrived on the wrong day...

We went for my Mum’s Birthday lunch as I had seen such good recommendations. After a day at Mottisfont we were looking forward to a warm early dinner/late lunch. We waited a fair amount of time for our food only to find that 3 out of 4 meals were cold! We sent them back to the kitchen And although they came back hot, the portions were half the size for the fries and the steak was over cooked. We got a half hearted apology and no discount or coffees were offered. Also nothing suitable for my son who is dairy, soya and gluten free.

26 of us came for Sunday lunch. We had pre ordered, some of us having 1 course & others having 2 & 3 courses. The meal was fantastic , very tasty & plenty of it Everyone commented how good the food was.. We were looked after very well & everything went very smoothly considering how many there was of us. A big thank you to Gina & Lorna for making my Mother in law's birthday so special.

Very good " pub grub" at a very reasonable price.

Went here for lunch which was ok pub grub which was done very well. A bit archaic that they still want to retain your card though, if you are sitting outside. Would never leave them with a card as this is so not 2018, Food ok not great but acceptable

We happened upon the Mill Arms on a cross country return trip from the New Forest.

Lovely pub in the Test valley - obviously recently refurbished to a very high standard in a modern, chic yet understated way. Nice comfortable sofas around a log burner which sure to be welcome in the winter. Really inviting atmosphere and one of those sort of places that you know, immediately on stepping inside, that it's going to be good. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Nice selection of local beers served in fine condition. Well thought out menu with wide variety of dishes and well priced. Pub has rooms which I didn't see, but if fitted out in same style would be likely to be an excellent spot to stay in local area. Only drawback being proximity to a (minor) railway line, but it seems only to be a small rural line so not a big issue. Close to Mottisfont, but otherwise a little bit out of the way - hope they do well as they deserve to; worth seeking out.

Good Quality rooms with everything you need for your stay, Food was of a high standard Staff friendly and helpful

Three real ales and nice wine selection

Went to the pub for lunch with visiting family. I had the omelette, you get a choice of 2 fillings, which was very light and fluffy and comes with fries and salad. My partner and mother-in-law had a baguette each and my aunt had ham, egg and chips. We all agreed the food was lovely and the atmosphere was extremely pleasant. The staff were very friendly, will definitely be back.

My husband and I dropped in for an early evening meal having not visited since the pub was taken over about a year ago.

We hadn’t been to the Mill Arms since it reopened under new management so thought we would give it a try for an evening meal.

Stayed for one night in the Mill Arms. Room was nicely decorated. Had a really nice evening meal and breakfast in the conservatory. All staff were very friendly and the whole place had a nice feel to it

Visited with a friend for lunch on a Monday - had a sharing platter which was lovely and plenty of it.

Late lunch was the order of the day. We chose to sit inside as it was cooler. Very quiet lacking in atmosphere which soon change with the arrival of the teatime customers. Lovely menu, however small portions and perhaps a bit pricey because of that.

After a long walk back from Mottisfont Abbey, and while waiting for the train back home, I have a pint of shandy, just to relax and wait a while.

This was a gem we noticed on the way to Mottisfont last week, and we had lunch here on the way home. Relaxed and airy interior (great in a hot day), welcoming people and gorgeous food. I had the red mullet with fennel mash and my daughter had the ham. All very tasty, well presented and excellent quality. Would definitely go again.

On this occasion, a surprising disappointment compared with a previous visit. The fish special had run out so I had smoked trout nicoise- which had a generous amount of fish, but with about 40 olives, one half slice of egg, a few tired beans and lots of leaves. - very poor value at over £11. A lamb shanks dish, which was tough and under cooked, had good dauphinoise potatoes. Service was patchy with one staff member visibly stressed and allusions made to stressed kitchen staff. However, the Mill Arms is a lovely place with a good atmosphere, welcomes dogs and has a good balance of tables, comfortable sofas and bar seats.

We were looking for somewhere for lunch following a visit to Mottisfont. We Took a chance and stopped at the Mill Arms and we were glad we did. We both chose fish and chips which would not be something we’d usually opt for. We had no regrets and both commented that it was one of the best pub meals we’d had in a long time. Would definitely recommend. Nice little garden despite being on the edge of the road and very comfy patio chairs.

Perfect bedroom recently renovated (but change the chef! ) Just next to the train station and to the river Test . Nice garden. Thank you for your nice welcome.

Since the mill arms has reopened our experience has been good as we often walk to the pub and eat there. This has always been during the day and the food has been fine and the staff couldn’t be more welcoming; however on thinking it would be a lovely idea to take my American friend and her delightful children for a last minute meal on Sunday we wre quite astonished to find that we were very begrudgingly served, the food was fine and the young man who served us the food was charming but unfortunately the female staff were just about as unfriendly as I have experienced in a long time. Quite frankly I was so embrassed to have taken my friend there and will not return. For a business that has only recently reopened I think if they continue in this vain it will be closed again very quickly. Disappointed to say the least.

My husband and I had being walking our dog in the near by woods , Spearywell, when on the journey home we saw the Mill Arms and decided to stop for a drink.

First impressions are fine - the Pub has a nice atmosphere and friendly staff, comfy sofas and well laid out space but the food is not good. The wine was plonked on the table with the screw top still in place and no question of tasting it first. The fish platter to start with was ok. The vegetable stir fry is to be avoided - there must be about a months worth of salt intake on one plateful and a pitiful amount of vegetables. The Pie of the Day was lumpy and uninteresting. The chips looked like the stones at Stonehenge. It has such a great position on the Test so where was the delicious local trout?

We had just been to see the lovely gardens at Mottisfont on a Thursday evening and came to the Mill Arms thereafter for a birthday supper with friends. The pub and its location have a lot going for it and it's well laid out for modern eating out but we were sadly disappojnted by the food which was less than unremarkable. Large portions of.food which we felt were chucked on a plate and were unappetising. It may have been the chefs night off but I feel that from the service we received that the nice staff had little idea about how the front of house could be organised to best advantage.

The food was decent the service was good. Unfortunately there was a table of four near us three women and one man and one of the women was mega mouth who wanted to share her every life experience with entire pub and garden as well. We moved outside for dessert and to finish our wine and could still hear her. We found this extremely ignorant and rude of her not to consider other customers. So if you are the lady with the green top and glasses please take note of this comment!

Stayed here over night with our Newfoundland after a days fishing on the River Dun. We (all of us, giant dog included!) were made to feel so welcome. Our large room was spotless, comfortable, easy access via large Residents car park. The dinner we had was excellent - as was our breakfast, freshly cooked and really nice! (also no probs with dog being with us!) The staff were lovely! We have stayed in 'Pet Friendly' hotels before, this is the first one that is perfectly 'Pet Friendly' Wonderful welcome - would always re-visit. Thankyou for a lovely break.

We (me, my wife, our young son, and my parents) had lunch here after visiting the nearby National Trust property, Mottisfont. The pub's decor is very pleasant and the staff were welcoming. Generally the food was good, but the feedback we gave our waitress related to the way the menu was written, specifically the children's menu. We ordered the tomato and basil pasta for our son, and were surprised when it arrived to see it was spaghetti. Spaghetti seems an odd choice for a kid's meal, as it's not exactly easy to eat, and proved impossible for our 17-month-old son to manage by himself even after we cut it up for him (he's quite independent and doesn't like being spoon-fed). Added to this was the fact that the pasta was in a bland and watery-looking sauce that none of us adults liked the look of and it's not surprising he didn't eat any of it. In our experience, kid's pasta dishes are usually better as penne or spirelli, something easier to stab with a fork or pick up with little fingers, and with a sauce thick enough to stick to the pasta. Fortunately he loved the pea and ham soup my mum had ordered so he didn't go hungry.

Visited on Easter Sunday, my daughter having booked prior to our visit. \most enjoyable Sunday lunch, service was brilliant from very friendly and welcoming staff. The reserved table was perfectly placed with room for the pram without disrupting any other customers It made for a very pleasant and relaxing experience. Will certainly visit again when in the area. Thank you for making the visit so memorable

The meat (pork,beef and lamb shank) were remarkably over cooked. Beef was hard, pork seemed processed, lamb shank dry (hard to do one might think). Potatoes ok, parsnips average, Yorkshire puddings cooked from frozen. Burnt cauliflower cheese, grey green beans on a bed of bright green peas, red cabbage like jam.

We had a very enjoyable lunch on Mother's Day at this very friendly pub. It is obviously children and dog friendly here and nicely laid out into various areas around the bar. The welcoming atmosphere was matched by some very good pub food, well cooked and with plenty of flavour. Quantities were generous too, so the hungrier folks will be perfectly happy. I particularly enjoyed the lamb shank and the very light chocolate brownie, all washed down with some well kept beer.

Really nice adult roasts with lots of nice extra veg. Gravy was tasty and the horseradish had some bite, which we much prefer. Kids meal were lovely also.

Made an unplanned stop here for lunch and it was well worth it. Have previously visited when it was owned by different people, and it is now much improved. Food was tasty and filling and service was good. Will definitely go back.

had lunch there the other day,the meet was dry and tough,the vegetables were hard to cut,will not be going back.

We have visited this pub a couple of times or so each year for quite a few years. This is our first visit since it has been refurbished. The alterations and decor have really brightened up the interior. The Christmas decorations were lovely too. If I had one tiny criticsm, there was for me, a very overpowering, oddly perfumed aroma in the bars. I looked around for plug ins, but couldn’t see any, but it was that sort of thing.

Food, drink, ambiance, staff are superb at this excellent country pub. Off the main road but not too far. Situated...

more than 30 of us enjoyed a superb Sunday Roast after deciding to return to the MA 6 years after...

Popped in to the Mill just after it was refurbished just to see what it was like (being nosey really!)...

My wife and I had a great lunch here today. The food is excellent, there is a good choice and...

Our son and his family have recently moved to this delightful village so we stayed at The Mill Arms. The pub has recently been completely refurbished and is so welcoming - real fires, great atmosphere, Staff could not have been nicer. The rooms are spacious and well appointed, comfy beds and all luxury items including nice toiletries and fluffy towels.

Went for lunch and a large group was seated and speedily served. My baguette (choice of brown or white) was well filled with salmon and cream cheese, reasonably priced for the area. Salad accompaniment with a little pot of creamy red cabbage was just right. Service was efficient and very cheerful. The proprietors know and are proud of their work and appear to enjoy it. If going again, I would try their light bites. Friends had the vegetable hash with fried egg. Good for vegetarians and the portion size suggested they would not go hungry.

Recommended by friends & not disappointed. Good food well priced offering good value for money in my view & great friendly staff. Large pub with a great deal of space but still felt cosy, what more could you ask for !!

Enjoyed a lovely family meal at the recently reopened Mill Arms, lovely decor and atmosphere, very friendly and attentive service, would highly recommend.

Great to see this lovely country pub back open under new management so we thought we’d try out what it had to offer:We received a Warm welcome on arrival by the young lady behind the bar. We were shown to our table in the conservatory by a very polite, attentive chap who took our drinks order and looked after us throughout the evening. We skipped starters and headed straight for mains. I ordered The Vennison & Mushroom pie from The Specials board. Lovely tender meat, perfect shortcrust pastry, beautiful smooth creamy mash, fresh green veg and lovely gravy. Scrumptious! My companions both opted for Salmon and they too were not disappointed. On to dessert, Pannacotta with a Rasberry coulis. It looked fab and tasted great. Perfection on a plate. The lemon tart went down well too! Well done Mill Arms we will definitely be back.

16 of us had lunch and staff were great at sorting out different orders. Amazing ploughmans lunches[especially the rare roast beef] and other people enjoyed their Sunday roasts and other meals. Nice atmosphere and great service

Had lunch at the Mill Arms today - thoroughly recommendable. Nice atmosphere, excellent fish sharing platter and good beer.

My friend and I decided to have the fish sharing platter, it was absolutely delicious. Reasonably priced lunch menu, pleasant atmosphere, friendly lady behind the bar...can't wait to return.

Second visit to this recently reopened pub. Limited menu( good idea) but the food was great today and last week. Caesar salad is great value and a nice change to get anchovies. Friendly efficient staff. Will certainly be going back .

Had Sunday lunch here with extended family after a visit to Mottisfont Abbey about a 5 min drive away. We were lucky to have warm and sunny weather so were able to sit outside on the patio. All the staff were friendly and helpful and we felt looked after. Our meals were delicious and of good value. One of the waitresses even brought over a bowl of water for our puppy which we thought was a nice touch. The inside has just had a makeover due to new owners and I felt it looked fresh and modern and wouldn't hesitate to visit again. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.

Ate here after a day out at nearby mottisfont just a couple of miles away. 2 burgers purchased through a well known voucher company and so the meal was reasonably good value. Service ace and a nice atmosphere inside.Recommend if in the area.

Took the kids on a Tuesday evening for dinner. It was very quiet but that was ok with us. Kids menu was good. Adults had the pie of the day which was delicious. Packed full of meat, gravy was awesome. Manager very helpful and polite.

Went for spontaneous Saturday lunch with friends and the dog. Great food at reasonable prices. Dogs allowed throughout. Service was very good. We will return.

Walked in to a completely silent atmosphere. (A bit of background music is always nice.) No more than 6 people in the place and the two staff members just stared at us.( a hello can go a long way) we broke the silence by saying we had a reservation. We were seated next to a table that was actually touching the back of our chairs. I looked around and felt I should help them rearrange furniture a bit( I didn't) service became a bit friendlier at this point. The burgers were good, piled high and cooked right. Unfortunately the chips and onion rings were sadly undercooked. (Another minute and a half in the fryer would have been perfect.) Upon leaving, it was as friendly as our entrance, no thank you or goodbye, just a stare.

Rude service from the outset. Rung up to book a table the lady was polite and took our booking for 8 30pm. Arrived and had to wait 5 minutes to even acknowledged. Until a gentleman grunted he would be with us in a couple of minutes. After a couple of minutes he chucked us some menus and said sit wherever. No explanation on how to order etc. The pub was fairly quiet with no more than 10 tables dotted around. My other half went to order and was served by a young woman. Who to be fair was brilliant! Our starter arrived no sauce for the whitebait and no dressing on the duck salad so very bland. After starters I went to the bar to order some more drinks I had to wait 15 mins and in that time my main had arrived. The gentleman from earlier was rude to everyone at the bar moaning how busy he had been and that he had cracked ribs (maybe he shouldn't have been working!!) He even turned round to another customer and said "I hate you" all because he ordered two coffees after their meal...Once he begun serving me he forgot the simple drinks order twice and then decided to tell me how he had been working since 9am. No excuse for awful service. I have worked as an assistant manager of a busy pub so know that the long days can be hard but you don't show that to your paying customersBack to the food the burgers were standard however overcooked and no time for dessert as the guy turned round and said the kitchen obviously closes at 9. Would have been nice to have been told that when we arrived. Such a shame that one member of staff can ruin a reputation of a place so much. We have just moved to the area and this could have been a local.

What an amazing find! My roast beef was the best I've had in a very long time. I asked for rare and rare it was. The Yorkshire puds, roast parsnips and potatoes were obviously home made and the veg weren't overcooked. The service was lovely too - efficient and friendly. For us the best thing was that well behaved dogs are more than welcome.We'll be back. If you're planning a visit to Mottisfont Abbey, I'd suggest lunch here first.

Very good food, friendly staff and best of all.... Dog is welcome anywhere in the pub/restaurant area. Had Mondays deal of two steak meals for £20 with choice of rump or rib eye. Has one of each and both very good. Plus mixed grill and veggie chilli perfect. Thank you

Good atmosphere, good food and a great garden. Dog friendly which is a bonus as there are some wonderful walks neaby.

My friend and I followed the NT trail from Spearywell Woods and were looking forward to a cold lager at 11.45am but could not gain access. We continued our circular walk and came back later as the pub looked attractive and there was plenty of parking. We enjoyed particularly nice bread and oils, hummous and pitta followed by goats cheese salad. The accompanying chips were a bit of a letdown and I would have liked more cheese in the salad, but overall the food and service was good. I would be happy to return when I am in the area again

I had the water buffalo burger and have to say how tasty it was. A small but a very good selection of beers on tap. Service was excellent polite and prompt. Only criticism was batter on onion rings was a little greasy for me. We're be going back again as they have plenty of offers on and the food is too good to miss out on. Check out their website for their great offers.

We are here after visiting Mottisfont gardens. The Sunday lunch was very good, if a bit expensive (£14.50) for one course, but that seems par for the course in the area. Service wasn't the quickest, but at least the food was cooked to order and was very good. There was only a very limited choice for a coeliac a needing a gluten free option. There was no need to book.

Called in for a early evening bite,a burger and a pint and fish and chips,Food was good ,service was accurate a lass a little regimented but for what we wanted was all good ,leisurely paced allowing time to listen to the live group

I had a meal here with my partner a couple of weeks ago. We were looking for a country pub with traditional food in a lovely setting and on walking in thought we had struck gold. However, immediately after we chose our seats in the conservatory we heard a row starting in the main bar area. We ignored it at first thinking that it was just one of those things, but it continued throughout our meal, with various family members coming into the bar area to try and placate the lady concerned (she was almost hysterical and refused to go back into another room where they appeared to be eating). The member of staff serving our food and the drinks at the bar did nothing to diffuse the situation and at no point acknowledged the clearly tense atmosphere that this had created for us. In fact, the member of staff spent most of the time counselling this lady loudly throughout our meal, which was completely ruined. On top of this the food itself was disappointing. My partner had fish and chips which consisted of a very small piece of cod with a lot of greasy batter whilst I had chicken and leek pasta, which consisted of an extremely thin cream sauce, which I expect had little done to it other than poured from a carton of single cream. It was flavourless and my partner felt really ill that evening due to the greasiness of the food. Throughout charging us for the bill the lady at the bar continued her conversation with the lady sat in the room with her and barely managed a nod and a smile. Maybe this is a 'local' place for 'local' people?? Considering how empty the place was I was disappointed at the lack of effort shown by both the chef and the waiting staff.

The setting was lovely however the service was slow and although the menu looked excellent my burger bun came out burnt, which was disappointing but in fairness the rest of the meal was good and filled me up!

My husband and I visited last Saturday. I had purchased a voucher through Groupon for a gourmet burger meal for two. The setting is really pretty, but the general grounds outside could do with a pit of sprucing up. We were quickly shown to our table, it was in the main area by the bar. Surprisingly for a Saturday it was quite quiet. We ordered our meal and it arrived very quickly.... I'm not really a burger person but my husband loves them... however it was really good. I opted for the sweet potato fries at an additional charge and they were also really good. We would definitely return again.

Nice staff but the main feature was the lovely garden and the fantastic burgers! Also a great location for an afternoon walk! Will definitely be coming back.

This is a 'proper' country pub establishment. Nicely laid out with solid, sturdy wooden furniture and with the added advantage of a pleasant conservatory with seating for dining. We had a Groupon for a Gourmet Burger for two and the choices included two 4-oz. Beef (each), Water Buffalo, Wild Boar, Cajun Chicken and Mushroom with Blue Cheese. Each burger was accompanied by fresh baby salad leaves with tomato, cucumber, onion, etc., coleslaw, large onion rings and chips. The burgers were fresh local meat and they were encased in lovely lightly toasted brioche roll. Couldn't actually finish everything on the very generously laden plate. Very fresh, nicely presented and tasty. Couldn't fault the meal. Noted the offer of two steaks on Mondays for £20 and based on the experience, will be booking up soon for this.

Had the best Roast dinner we have had out for a long time.The pub itself is very nice.We felt a little disappointed at not being asked if we would like more drinks when our food was served, as we would have ordered some, and to us that's their chance of another sale. We will definitely be back as the food was just so good.

It is lovely when a good pub/restaurant just keeps getting better, and our latest visit here was excellent. With 6 hungry mouths to feed plus a large dog whose food had been forgotten (!) We were very pleasantly surprised by the owner's friendliness and flexibility. The food was excellent, and the ambience of the pub was great. A super place for a pre or post walk/ Mottisfont meal.

We were going to Monttisfont near by. This place looked ideal for my friends birthday lunch looking at the trip advisor reviews. Walking in the place looked tatty. The barman/waiter/person in charge had a growing beard or stubble and seemed a bit untidy. The menus had food stains on them and were tatty. The scampi wasn't cooked The wine we ordered didn't come with the meal and no-one was at the bar as our (second meal) was going cold to get our wine. A large wine was £6.45. Be warned.Jackie

After a nearby client meeting, my colleague and I took lunch here today (primarily to avoid having to go back to London,), and we were both thoroughly impressed by this lovely place in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. The three bean stew was absolutely just what the proverbial Doctor ordered on such a chilly day, and the chips were beauts. The boss (not my wife on this occasion), had the pork stew and was similarly impressed. We'd have loved to have savoured the beer range, but sadly adherence to the law of the land rendered this impossible. Cracking service also, and judging by the "ladies who lunch" there, it is a popular little place.Would love to return one day!!,

This remains a favourite lunch stop when walking in the area or visiting nearby Mottisfont Abbey. The welcome is always friendly and informal and the food and beer are of excellent value and quality. I enjoyed a most tasty venison pie whilst my friend appreciated the trio of sausages in the bright conservatory which leads from the main bar areas.The pub is adjacent to Mottisfont Station and also has a skittle alley and rooms.

We went in for Sunday roast and had a really good meal. We had loads of meat, with crunchy potatoes and nicely prepared veg. Our desserts were lovely, homemade and well presented. The staff were all very polite and helpful. We will definitely be going back. Thank you x

Lovely meals. Lovely people, lovely pub. Perfect. Well priced, comfy, warm and cosy. A* RECOMMEND !!

Stopped for lunch with our group and had what was a pretty standard ploughman's lunch - had high hopes in a countryside pub but was disappointed really.Service was efficient and friendly enough.I'm not called back to the Mill Arms however.

Came here with my partner for dinner on Pizza Friday. The potted ham hock starter was almost frozen, the toast that came with it was cold and the butter was too hard to spread. Hummus & pitta bread starter was ok. No one came to clear our starter dishes before the main course came out. The real problem was the pizzas - although we ordered two of the same, one was clearly far more cooked than the other but both were fairly tepid and tasted unpleasant. They did not taste at all like authentic Italian pizzas cooked in a real pizza oven with fresh ingredients - they tasted much more like frozen pizzas which had been microwaved and then put under the grill for a minute.

We booked this venue for our Golden Wedding family meal. As there were 20 of us we used the large room with a skittle alley and had it to ourselves. There would have been room for another dozen or so. We were allowed to decorate the room with suitable balloons/messages etc and the grandchildren plugged their smartphones in to the room's sound system with suitable musicThe staff were helpful and efficient and the food was very good.All very satidsfactory

Visited for birthday lunch with family, lovely atmosphere, great staff, wonderful food, chefs pie was awesome! Good puddings and very reasonably priced. Ideally located across from the railway station, well worth a visit,

Chanced upon this lovely pub after a rainy visit to nearby Mottisfont (National Trust). The staff were attentive and the food was varied in choice and very good. Hope to eat there again. Only disappointment were the rather scruffy toilets - no lock on one door and loo roll dispenser was empty though the replacements had been put on top of the cistern.