The Old Bell & Crown in Test Valley

First time at this pub and had a really nice lunch. The pub has a lovely old charm to it being nestled in a small hamlet with low beamed ceilings and open fires. The staff were really friendly and welcoming. There was plenty of choice on the menu plus a nice number of varied specials. I had the pork belly which was cooked perfectly , lots of cracking and a great cider sauce to go with the mustard mash. All finished off with crumble and custard. The pub was getting ready for xmas so the festive lights added even more charm . I can imagine the evenings here would be great fun especially with live music . Thanks for a lovely time and looking forward to another visit when in the area .

The service was perfect ,no rushing,allowed us to take our time deciding what we wanted to eat,,the menu had lots of options so very relaxing and enjoyable.

We had our dad’s wake here yesterday as just a very intimate funeral, the pub it self is so quaint, Lindsey and her staff were super friendly and couldn’t do enough for us, we were made to feel so welcome. Food was really good and big portions, was very surprised when we paid our bill at the end which was so reasonable, a lot less than I thought it would be. Thanks for helping us to make dad’s send off so lovely.

Well new came here for the Sunday roast and left with disappointment The ambience is authentic and nice. When we came in, obviously the first time here, it took us three persons to direct us to where to maybe find a seat, first one said, go to the bar, then behind that bar, that person said, go to the main bar. Anyhow, at the main bar, they told us we were lucky they could find a table for us (I am unsure I was lucky or not…) The kids went for breaded chicken goujons and wild mushroom tagliatelle. The chicken was so hard that you could, kill a chicken with it. Mash was OK. On one middle piece he tried to eat was a bone, he did go out and throw up. All well. The tagliatelle was acceptable. I went for the British sirloin of beef, it should be with cheese cauliflower, I said I cannot eat cheese and they said, ok we take away the cauliflower. No offer of anything else, maybe a spoon of pees or something? The roast was dry and very chewy, even if served in rich gravy. The deep fried potatoes was good. Yorkshire pudding was all right. The lemonades for the kids was good. My beer was Fabulous. So in summary: Great drinks. Mediocre service. Bad food. Pretty house with nice decoration. Will we be back? No, we will not.

Absolutely outstanding went for Sunday lunch the food excellent with amazing service the credit to linsey and Ade for our wonderful experience we will be back without a doubt, best Sunday lunch in the area .. The staff cannot do another highly recommend 10/10 Our thanks again

Not been here before but will definitely go again, a lovely menu with very pleasant staff in a gorgeous old building

Firstly I would like to say that we’ve had some truly fantastic meals in this pub. However, went there a couple of months ago and our meals were mediocre at best. Went for Sunday lunch and it was truly awful. I know beef should be pink. But it shouldn’t be raw and difficult to cut. Very fatty also (raw fat). Yorkshire pudding was incinerated. Cabbage and carrot….. yes carrot overcooked. I could go on. Too much to list really. We should have kicked off but decided we are finished with this pub now. No apology, understanding or anything? I think the original chef has left. If this is the case it would explain many things. Up to you. Pay your money and take a chance. I’ll not spend any more money there.

Met an old work colleague for lunch. At booking they were very open that there was a wake booked. Nice old building with plenty of parking. Lovely old fashioned feeling. Really friendly welcome and great service throughout. Burger certainly seemed home prepared and chunky chips were fabulous. My friend was tempted by the other options (really big menu for lunch) but was swayed by the chunky chips coming out so went for fish. Plenty of food, portion size. With a pint of 6X what more would you want from a lunch?

Thank you to the staff at this pub, they did an amazing job on such a busy day (Mother’s Day) no long delays, cheerful and efficient, reacted well to tricky questions form the vegans in our party! Food was very good, portions large. Atmosphere great. It was a shame the vegans didn’t have anything to choose from on Mother’s Day menu compared to online menu, but were able to get some ravioli instead. I had Thai chicken curry which was nice (and v generous in size, good meat) though a bit bland, but the others enjoyed their roasts v much. We would come back, definitely.

Had Sunday lunch with family. Must book! Was very busy and had to wait a while for our food but good drinks menu. Friendly service. Great roasts and desserts. Would recommend but be prepared to wait and relax.

Nine friends went for lunch yesterday and we all had the most delicious food! Service was really good. Plenty of choices for us. Lovely atmosphere in the Pub and it was very busy, so staff working hard. Would recommend.

We booked for a meal at 7pm on a Friday evening. We arrived and as we were being seated were told there was no soufflé, no sea bass, and no fish and chips. We sat and looked at menu and the waitress came back to take our order. My other half ordered the steak only to be told they’d just sold the last one at 7pm on a Friday night! We left without ordering anything, and had a lovely meal at The Hatchet in Chute where steak was not only available but £5 cheaper!

Lovely lady behind the bar very welcoming had a good drink with her husband. Unfortunately the area by the main bar smell like Jeffery Dahmer has been here. Great food 10/10

This is such a beautiful place, with twinkling lights and roaring fires. Staff were friendly and helpful, food good. What more could you want?

As a food critic, I have to say that the steak at this pub was one of the better ones I've had, although I was disappointed to receive a medium steak instead of the medium rare one that I had requested. The chicken was also quite good. The pub itself had a traditional look and was located in a remote area. However, there were a couple of other issues with my experience. The onion rings were quite greasy, although the batter seemed fresh. Additionally, when we arrived it wasn't particularly busy and the few patrons that were there were quite loud, making it difficult for us to hear each other at times while ordering food. This was early in the evening, so it's possible that the atmosphere picks up later on. Overall, this pub offers excellent steak and chicken, but the incorrect preparation of my steak, greasy onion rings, and noisy early evening atmosphere were a bit of a disappointment.

All very good although a little expensive. We were a party of 14 on our works Christmas dinner. Good choices and food very nice except cold potatoes on the beef dish. This small problem was dealt with immediately and professionally and without fuss. Very good...

We went here to celebrate my late mother's birthday with my father we were treated fantastically from start to finish the service was top range very friendly staff and the waiting service of staff during our visit was 10 out of 10. After having a...

The Old Bell and Crown is an absolute gem. The team are superb and the food is fantastic. I cannot praise it enough. If you want a great night out with superb food and excellent service, the. This is the place for you.

Travelled a few miles out of our way based on reviews. Arrived to find an empty car park, empty bar and lights out in the kitchen. Turned around and went elsewhere.

I love this pub! The staff are friendly and attentive and the food is always fresh and really good quality and they serve the best fries anywhere. Highly recommended.

Popped in for a quick lunch on the way elsewhere, based on recommendations on here, and were not disappointed. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and really good food. Highly recommended. We both had baguettes which came with fries and salad garnish. All very fresh and good...

Noisy pub with adequate menu but poor quality. Person i spoke to on the phone when i booked our table was really nice and i must say i was surprised they could fit us in at such short notice, what i didn't know was that...

Went for lunch on hottest day of the year. We were made extremely welcome. Had beautiful food which was cooked to perfection and excellent service. Completely faultless. So grateful that you were working to provide a service when we were too hot to cook! Have...

I was in a party of five that dined here at lunchtime today. Two people had cod and chips and another had the scampi and chips. Myself and another lady ordered the lambs liver and bacon with parsley mash and a selection of vegetables -...

Love this Pub. Moved away from the area 2 years ago but came back to visit my daughter who still lives in Andover and bought her back to my favourite pub for her birthday lunch. Always a friendly welcome here and delicious food. Standards haven't...

What a good pub this is. Well kept beer, lovely food and a warm welcome. No gastropub airs and graces, just a pub being exactly what a fine pub should be.

Fantastic staff Fantastic food Lovely atmosphere fantastic food! Will definitely return! Can’t wait!

It was my birthday weekend and my wife and I decided to try somewhere new for Sunday Lunch. It was just under an hour from home but in a beautiful location. My wife ordered the Roast Chicken and I had the Beef. We do like...

Beautiful pub just outside of Andover. All 7 of us at our table could not find fault with our three course meal. Would return for the crème brûlée alone!

Recently went into the old bell and crown for a meal, it wasn’t very busy, only about 4 tables with 2 members of staff working. Our experience was a complete shock after seeing that they are number 1 on trip advisor. The atmosphere was very...

Popped into this pub on our drive back from Somerset last Sunday. My partner and I had the beef and lamb Sunday roast which were amazing. Very tasty food and good portions. Very reasonable price also! In addition to roasts they had a wide ranging...

Came for lunch and had a fantastic meal. Service is great and friendly. Great selection of ales. Strongly recommended.

Popped in for dinner with my wife. Food was amazing! I had the burger and she had the fish and chips. Was so much food and really good. Staff were very friendly, made us feel very welcome. Oh and the bakewell tart, just delicious.

Beautifully poured Guinness to kick off the meal, followed by a very tasty soup of the day. Others in the party had liver (cooked to perfection), fish and chips (not at all greasy, nice flaky fish), and a good thai curry. The service is really...

Delicious food, very efficient service, warm welcome and friendly, dog friendly. Very good menu choices

11/10 I had been out to this pub before, but never actually eaten there until now. They were very busy with a couple of large parties, which probably caused the delay in our food. However, when it arrived, well ! Tomato and Basil Soup, this...

We had a lovely roast dinner this Sunday; although busy food and service very good Particular mention to the Pastry chef Lisa who made the best ever Bakewell Tart! We would definitely recommend and will return

Four adults and two children for Sunday lunch. The menu is fantastic compared to so many places nowadays. The children's menu was as exciting as the adults. It all tasted so wonderful and the atmosphere and the lovely friendly staff all added to one of...

The service was friendly and not rushed ,the menus had lots of choices,and the prices were not over the top.we were welcomed and were not rushed to order or to finish our meals.locality just out of Charlton and will definitely be going there again

Friendly welcome, good choice of ale’s from local Wadsworth brewery. Great service, great menu all perfectly cooked and presented.

3 adults and a 2-year old turned up for lunch. We were greeted very warmly by both staff & locals. Given our choice of a table and a highchair was brought. Our drinks and meals were brought promptly to the table. The meals were all...

Everything was lovely: the staff, the food, a requested table by the fireplace was made available for us on this special date. Can't be more happy about everything. The whole atmosphere was great. Strongly recommend.

We really enjoyed our lunch here. The pub is very appealing, being quite spacious and with a relaxed atmosphere. My whitebait starter (also available as a main course) was very good, with excellent tartare sauce. For mains, we liked the lamb & chickpea curry from...

Went to the old bell and crown for lunch today with family it was very busy the service was first class, the food was amazing, soo delicious. Cheesecake for dessert it was to die for the best I have tasted. Well done to all the...

A Friday night dinner at the old bell and crown was a random decision but a good one It’s an old beautiful style building with low rafters (mind your head) and has a lot of space to eat or relax They had two vegan options...

A quirky little gem in the Hampshire countryside, and open on a Monday and Tuesday which is a bonus! The staff are friendly and efficient especially as they’re often very busy. Good range of drinks on offer at the bar and a good selection of...

Had a long, lingering, lovely dinner with my gal pals on Saturday night at The Old Bell & Crown in Hatherden. Lovely cosy pub, and really delicious food - we had a great time! Would highly recommend!

We had a lovely meal. The staff were very friendly and there was a fabulous choice for lactose intolerant puddings. Toasted coconut and lime rice pudding. Delish. The ambiance was great - fairly full and we weren’t rushed at all.

We are regular visitors to the Old Bell and Crown; both for dinner and for drinks after a dog walk. The pub is so welcoming and friendly. Dave, Lyndsay and the whole team always go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. The food...

As soon as you enter the pub you can feel its got a great atmosphere. The decor is inviting, cosy and just perfect for a village pub. Two roaring fires with lovely lighting adds an amazing feel to this fab country pub. The staff are...

Had a great evening for a family birthday, went over and above to make sure we had a great evening fantastic food friendly bar staff …. Will be back soon thank you

Had a lovely meal tonight at The Old Bell & Crown. The food was absolutely fantastic especially the vanilla cheesecake - honestly the best I've ever had. Also the staff were very pleasant and welcoming. Definitely be returning soon!

We visited from Winchester today as have been here before a few times following a walk and drive in the surrounding area. . We hadn't booked but not a problem. We have our favourites so chose the steak, ale and mushroom pie with mash carrots...

Good traditional pub friendly service. We arrived during a busy lunch and hadn’t expected to get a table but they made space for us. Really good Sunday Roast

12 in our party(birthday bash)... All meals hot, delicious and mostly different options .Staff were very attentive, always smiling despite being let down by one member less. Amy was waiting at all the tables and nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff...

Fantastic food with lots of choices. Recommend the duck, burgers , homemade pies. Staff are really warm and inviting . Great pub highly recommend it

Met up with two good friends Sunday 28th Nov. We all travelled 75 miles to meet up and I would travel further to go to this Pub. The friendly and very accomplished staff went out of their way to ensure that everyone was happy and...

A friendly welcome, a lovely atmosphere and superb food. We were all very pleased with our meals and will definitely be back.

We were made to feel very welcome from the start, the service was excellent and the landlord and the waitress were very attentive and very friendly. The ambience was very cosy and we all really enjoyed the evening and the food of course. I would...

Highly recommended. We had a lovely lunch. Very welcoming. Great food and choice. So nice to see it buzzing with customers on a Saturday lunchtime. Look forward to a return visit

You know when you have found a good pub when there is a warm welcoming from both the landlord and the fire. The Old Bell and Crown is a delightful pub which has managed to maintain a friendly local feel whilst having a good number...

Had a fabulous lunch here. The food was exceptional and tge staff were friendly and attentive. Prompt service despite a staff shortage. Definitely recommended.

We went there on Wednesday for the first time in two years. My wife had half whitebait & half calamari to start with, then fish & mash for mains. I had camembert to start and liver & bacon to follow, both very nice and changes...

What a fantastic pub. We came in by chance on 27 October after a family funeral and although the kitchen had just closed (2:30 pm) they served us the most delicious ham egg & chips and fish & chips amd a range of lovely puddings....

Fantastic pub with a great oldie world atmosphere and friendly customers. Great service absolutely massive tasty meals. Party of 3 had Tomato soup, Calamari and Garlic mushrooms. 2x Burgers and Lambs liver all outstanding. Only 1 pudding managed Brownie and ice cream son said the...

I came for a wake on the 19th August and I would like to say a massive thank you to David, bethany and Holly for their politeness and fantastic service, I would definitely be returning because it is an amazing pub, Keep up the good...

The setting and pub building with its thatched roof look the part and the staff are personable and attentive. The real high point though is the food. It’s simply excellent. Fresh, good quality ingredients and a chef who goes the extra mile and is producing...

I took a friend here today as a treat for her forthcoming birthday. I would have appreciated being told at the time of booking that there was a large party lunching because the volume of noise was very loud and because my friend wears hearing...

My partner and I were back in the area and given how delicious our last visit was we didn't hesitate to go back. I had the mushroom tagliatelle and my partner had the ham, egg and chips, both were delicious. We finished off the meal...

What a little gem !!! Food was amazing and manager and waitress could not do enough for us Mushroom taggattelli was gorgeous and garlic mushrooms were awesome A lovely evening

What a super restaurant, the food is amazing and the staff are so friendly. We would highly recommend this restaurant/[pub

Absolutely delicious food and great portion sizes. I had mushroom tagliatelle and it was to die for. My companion had a chicken dish from the specials menu and that too was superb. We couldn’t resist the white chocolate pannacotta with rhubarb and the crime brûlée...

The Old Bell and Crown has become our favourite place to eat and has given us great meals and excellent service always with attention to our needs and a friendly greeting. We cannot recommend this old country pub enough and we’ll be returning as often...

We were pleasantly surprised by this hidden little pub. Plenty of choice on the menu and even more enticing ones on the specials board. We decided to go for two specials and were not disappointed. Our server was just as delightful. Overall really lovely, tasty...

It has been a joy to visit our favourite restaurant and enjoy a delicious meal in a welcoming atmosphere once again. How we missed it over the past weeks. Always a warm welcome and excellent personal service.

There is always a warm welcome from David and his staff at this lovely country pub. The food is pretty good too! There is also a garden for when the weather is good. Welcome back Mani on front of house!!

We were saying goodbye as my son and fiancee are heading to Edinburgh on a new adventure. We had the best greeting I have had in a long time. We were well looked after and the pub had a lovely buzz. The food and drink...

From start to finish it was fantastic. Very friendly and genuine service and the food was amazing. We all really enjoyed it and we will definitely be back 😊

Lovely meal here last night. Can highly recommend the Thai chicken curry and the fish and chips!! Will definitely be revisiting to try some of the other yummy sounding things on the menu! The service was equally as good, very friendly, relaxed, chatty waiter who...

Lovely family lunch Visiting our daughter in Andover 6adults and 2 grandchildren went to this restaurant We had a great Sunday lunch The roast beef was tender and portions were very generous Brilliant atmosphere lots of families enjoying going out after the lockdowns Staff very...

Visited the Old Bell & Crown for the first time since restrictions ended. As usual a very warm welcome. They were still operating table service and the whole environment seemed very safe. I had a butterflied chicken dish off the specials board, which had great...

I cannot speak of the Old Bell and Crown high enough. We started visiting two and half years ago and never have I had a bad experience. The staff are welcoming, the food consistently amazing, beer well kept, spotlessly clean, and David & Mani the...

Our first visit for over two years. Sunday lunch was first class, well presented and delivered by extremely friendly and attentive staff. We would thoroughly recommend a visit. We are looking forward to returning in the very near future.

Excellent food, served hot & fresh in beautiful setting. The hosts deserve every success, they are genuine gentlemen, who really understand the meaning of good service. I look forward to seeing you again soon. (I think we were table two, lunch time 31.07.2021) xxx

Lovely Friendly staff, the food was amazing the starter Prawn saganaki was yummy. The lamb liver was cooked to perfection will be going back 😀

Our 1st time back since lockdown, food was excellent as ever we both chose the liver dish followed by chocolate brownie and ice cream. Good price and value for money. Wonderful service from all the staff and host Manni. Highly recommended. Thank you ❤️

Had a family Sunday lunch there today. 3 of us and our dog. The roasts on offer were gorgeous, high quality meat served with delicious gravy and all the trimmings. And then we had pud!! Yum yum yum!!

We had a family meal here following a service at the nearby crematorium. We received a very warm friendly welcome and good service throughout the afternoon. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Nice range of beers. A lovely pub with a good ambience.

Extremely welcoming, friendly atmosphere. All four had very good food but can recommend Lambs Liver.

We stopped for lunch en-route home to East Meon, efficient, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and very good food, all very enjoyable. Wish it was closer to home. Give it a try if you haven’t already.

Great food, the calamari and then the duck was delicious, beautiful surroundings, fair price and the staff were excellent. We had a wonderful meal with a shared starter of cajun calamari (very different to calamari that we had had before but was scrumptious); I had...

Amazing food and amazing service from all staff. Would recommend to anyone. They have a great variety for everyone

Lovely warm welcome for us and our Giant dig Bob. We arrived a few minutes before the kitchen was due to close but we weren’t rushed and welcomed with a large bowl of iced water for our dog. With a choice of main meals or...

My family and I visit regularly and the food has always been excellent. The service is 2nd to none and they cant do enough for you. Highly recommend.

Lovely building, brilliant service and food. We had the burger and pie this evening and it was very tasty. I'm glad we found this pub! If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely return.

I took a friend there, for a spot of dinner. We were greeted with smiles, and all through our occasion we were treated exceptionally well, and with a very good attitude. I have visited a lot of Restuarants and pubs, in this country and this...

Bar staff were efficient and professional while still having good conversation with the table. Had a great time

Had a very nice lunch today, good service and choice of dishes, very pleasant waiting staff and helpfull. Masks worn when moving through the restaurant.. Was surprised to see to gents walking to sit with a group (not dining just drinking) but no masks and...

My husband had an amazing pan fried duck - a generous portion size and I had a great rustic baguette with tasty bacon and lettuce. So tasty!

A traditional pub with excellent food and drinks. Very welcoming atmosphere and prompt and friendly service.