The Old House At Home in Basingstoke and Deane

What a disappointment. Having been coming here for several years we've just had a terrible Sunday lunch, followed by even worse service. My roast beef was very poor, chewy and tasteless and the potatoes were very undercooked and bland. I managed four or five mouthfuls before giving up. When the waiter came over I very politely mentioned this and she was extremely apologetic. Another waiter came over and mentioned that the meal would be taken off the bill, and that they'd had other complaints. So far, so good. I understand that sometimes things go wrong, and all a business can do is apologise and offer to put it right. However, when I went to the bar to pay the bill I saw the roast beef still on there and mentioned this to the man who had printed the bill. He explained that the meal wasn't removed from the bill, but that they'd removed 25%. I explained that I'd not eaten 75% of the food...in fact I'd eaten hardly any, but his response was "this is how we deal with complaints, 25% off". He was very dismissive. Putting aside the fact that I'd been told it would be removed from the bill by another member of staff, this approach is astonishing. I ordered a meal, didn't eat it because it was so poor, and was still charged for 75% of that meal. I'm afraid this pub has lost a long term local customer because it wanted to save £15. What a shame.

Came here for a nice dinner with my grandparents. I had the daily soup (tomato) followed by the venison lasagne special. Both of which were exceptionally tasty. I then had the chocolate brownie for dessert, which was nice and soft. It was a great dinner out, and I will surely come again.

We have tried to find somewhere as good so that we do not end up at the same place each week, but cannot! For years we have been going out for Sunday lunch every week, and have tried most places in the area, but always come back to what is by far, the best! We believe that with proper gravy/yorkies and cauliflower cheese, with plenty of other vegetables and a good portion size of meat, all of a good quality, together with superb service, makes this place consistent & unbeatable!

Wat een geweldig restaurant, het eten kon niet beter. Super aardige jongens de eigenaars en de sirloin steak is een aanrader . 👍👍 tot over 2 jaar als wij weer in de buurt zijn.

This is relatively local to us and we've been a few times and never been disappointed. The service was good with cheerful waiters, the food was excellent. We are mainly vegetarians so there were about 4/5 choices which is good. As a pescatarian I chose the fishcakes, they were excellent, full of a variety of fish instead of heaps of potatoes like other places. This came with green beans, not one of my favourite but these were so good, and covered in a lovely creamy sauce. Thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will return again shortly. Thank you.

Wonderful country pub with friendly young staff. Great atmosphere and a large car park. The menu was really varied I had the plaice in butter and capon sauce and my wife had the Cornish dressed crab. Both were delicious We will be back soon to explore the rest of the menu. Cheers guys

This family run pub is perfect for a cosy dinner. My partner and I have eaten here twice and have been blown away each time. The food is all locally sourced and they do brilliant seasonal menus. The service is amazing, the staff are so friendly and accommodating and service is quick but not rushed. The value for money is excellent and you can tell everything is cooked fresh and to a high standard. I had the duck salad starter and fishcake main, my partner had the trout gravadlax starter and liver main, all cooked to perfection. We will definitely make this a regular date night.

We had dinner on Sat eve here and will for sure return.A super friendly and warm welcome by the whole team,delicious home cooked food and great wine list.I had the steak pie and my husband had the liver both were superb.A great gin list too very impressive.Super stylish gastro pub.Of only we lived nearby we’d be there every week.

Went for lunch with my son , such a lovely welcoming and warm atmosphere and beautifully decorated , staff were super friendly and very helpful, A great menu , my son is a very picky eater we went for double burgers . Which were huge !! Looked amazing and tasted even better . Really well priced , sticky toffee sundae and sticky toffee pudding so yummy!! Highly recommend and i already have a table booked for next week .

Seeing that The Old House had taken over the Red Lion in Mortimer, local to us, we visited Newnham Green to see what we can expect when it opens. Was very impressed. The food was excellent and such a lovely pub/restaurant. Interesting menu with unusual plates (I had the local trout Gravalax starter) the mains were excellent too. Great little find.

Fabulous food and service. Such an intimate friendly place. The soup and prawns were delicious ! Thank you so much. Wish I lived closer so I could eat there more often.

This pub is a real gem situated tucked away at the far end of Newnham Green near Hook. We booked a table for 4 and received a very warm initial welcome and truly excellent service throughout our 3 course meal. The food was unremittingly excellent and our party is not easily pleased! They have some creative choices such as batter-free fish and saute potatoes and a sharing plate for desserts if you just want a small amount of sweetness.

This is by far the best pub in the area. Charming village pub with excellent choice of home cooked food, Sunday roasts are amazing. Donna and her team can't do enough for you. Extremely dog friendly.

We pre-booked a table for 9 a couple of months in advance for Christmas eve. We specified that we would have 2 small dogs and were told they were dog friendly. Upon arrival the Manager was so so rude. She told us the dogs were not welcome for a large table of 9. We tried to explain that we asked for dog friendly upon booking but she did not care. The waitress was absolutely lovely and so apologetic. She seemed most embarrassed by the Manager and also very fed up of her attitude. Despite the table being at the back and out of all other customers way we had to drive the dogs home. A huge inconvenience. The room was SO HOT and the service was very slow. The food is over priced. Won't be going there again which is a huge shame as its a lovely little country pub. If the Manager could change, things would no doubt improve. I tried to give the benefit of the doubt that perhaps it was a one off bad day but I've seen other very similar experiences via reviews on here. Besides no excuse to be so vile to customers esp as it wasn't even our error. I saw they were advertising they are opening a sister pub in Mortimer. I won't be going there either now.

We decided to have an early evening dinner with friends. On arrival we were made very welcome. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful The pub it’s self is cosy and spotless. The special board was very tempting but we all decided to order from the main menu and none of us was disappointed, the quality of food was superb and great value for money. We all agreed we would return in the New Year and try their Sunday lunch menu. Thanks to all the staff for making our visit memorable

The quality of the roast dinner was exceptional and the portions were very generous. Two of us had the beef and the taste was excellent and the roast potatoes were cooked to perfection with a soft centre and crisp outside

Very good 'Christmas' lunch. Food is of high quality. Friendly service. Reservations essential. Card payments accepted.

Friendly staff with interestingly served food based on traditional pub dishes. Comfortable setting and not too loud.

Superb Steak, Ale and Mushroom pie followed by Apple and Blackberry Crumble (with custard). Half cheese board would have been helped by butter and some pickle, but a very nice meal with a cosy ambience. Grateful that they managed to get us a table, as we hadn't booked, and hopefully didn't delay subsequent patrons. A very nice dining experience - with friendly staff/owner.

Went for lunch. Fantastic food atmosphere and service. Food was different - by that I mean not the usual run of the mill items on a pub lunch menu. Also for dessert they do a petite size which is wonderful if you are really too full to eat dessert but still fancy something sweet. Coffee afterwards was good too.

Lovely lunch with friends, none of whom had eaten here before. All meals were enjoyable, portions were satisfying and food very well presented. Service was good and with a smile :) This is one of our favourite places to eat and we have never been disappointed. We will be back!

We took some friends for dinner and they were very impressed! The food was excellent and good value considering the quality, the staff were friendly and attentive and it’s such a lovely cosy little pub. The ladies had pheasant and the gents had partridge pie - both absolutely lovely. We will be back soon!

great find, lovelt cosy pub with excellent food and a broad menu, my husband had the calves liver which he said was one of the best hes had, and i had the aubergine - it was absoulutely delicious. We will definately be back and look forward to introducing friends to it.

Myself & 9 friends, booked for a 1pm Sunday lunch. When we arrived, we were told that we had made a mistake & weren't booked until 2pm. This wasn't possible, as we always book for 1pm on our monthly Sunday lunch gatherings, but with no proof, we left it at that & chose to wait outside. When we went to order drinks, we found the bar area to be extremely small, with most of it shut off by a screen. We got told in an abrupt manner, by the manager to 'move out of the way as they need to bring plates through' so we asked where we are meant to stand to order drinks, as this was the only space & we received no answer. We went back outside, the manager was rude again when we asked if we could order & sit outside instead, telling us that we would have to wait as she had other guests, then she moved a large umberella alongside the table, resulting in it snappy in 2 & hitting my friend on the head. The manager was then more concerned for her umbrella than my friends head being hit. We eventually ordered, some of it was cold & had to be sent back, some of it arrived with half missing & all food was just shoved onto the table with no customer service at all. My friend went home with a large headache & felt dizzy, so her daughter rang the following day to ask if it had been reported in the accident book, to be told that its only for staff & not guests, & when asked why they hadn't asked after her Mums wellfare or even taken her meal off the bill, she was told that the incident had been alot for the manager to deal with. Myself & my friends have been to many restaurants for sunday dinner & always had wonderful service, so this was a dreadful experience all round. No after care for assaulting a guest with an umbrella & not one apology. We will not be returning sadly, as it was a beautiful pub & lovely setting.

My husband and I had lunch at this excellent restaurant following recommendation from friends. We were certainly not disappointed. The battered King prawns were perfect and the calves liver and bacon superb. The staff were welcoming and hospitable. We have no hesitation in recommending this excellent restaurant.

Delicious food, superb gin selection, excellent and friendly service - what more can I say? Oh, it was great value too! We will be back.

If you want fantastic food and good sized portions this is the place to go! Chris & Donna (owners) are so lovely and welcoming as well as the fantastic staff who couldn’t be more helpful. We had a “mixed Sunday roast” which was huge and the beef and pork were cooked perfectly. As well as the fish cakes which I couldn’t recommend more! The crumble and lemon drizzle were heaven! As well as the lovely garden to sit and enjoy drinks in. You have to come and check this place out!

Fabulous as always. The staff are lovely and friendly. Good choice of local real ales. The menu and the specials board is comprehensive and varied, which makes it hard to decide, great desserts too. The smoked duck starter is a must. The chicken liver pate and the halloumi starters went down well. The mains were fabulous, calves liver, lamb murger, mackeral and smoked haddock fishcake, followed by delcious puddings, which you can have in small or normal size which is handy. The potion sizes are generous, so make sure you are hungry. Will be back again.

Had the mixed meat Sunday lunch. My wife had the same. Both meals were great, so was the service. I would definitely recommend coming here. Looked at a few of the negative reviews and they seem to be based on the pub not offering the services the client was looking for. Well that’s the pub owner prerogative what they will and won’t cater for, and no reason to provide a bad review when they haven’t even tried the service the pub does offer. Great to see this pub up and running. Will definitely be returning soon. Thank you Old House at Home, you proved us with a lovely lunch today. Also, Dylan dog says thanks for the bowl of water and saucer of treats.

I love this place. The food is great and there are many gluten free options which is important for me. Usually I have a choice of ice cream or nothing for dessert but here I can have almost everything. The surroundings inside and out are lovely too and the staff are friendly. Perfect!

We have lived locally for years but never discovered this lovely intimate, family run restaurant. The menu was varied and our choices arrived beautifully cooked with generous portions. The service was spot on, friendly and efficient. The ambience was just right and I would not hesitate to recommend this venue .

Booked on a personal recommendation and we were not disappointed. A beautiful pub with a full menu complemented with a Specials Board. Service was friendly and the food was excellent. Don't hesitate to book if you want a truly special pub experience in a tranquil and countryside setting.

Come on locals, support a wonderful pub that you have here. Wish the family run Old House was down nearer us! We were a family of 6 and had a fantastic meal today with them. All the old favourites, and a lovely specials board. We...

Five of us went for a celebratory Sunday lunch. Food was excellent; a delicious roast beef. We were asked how we like it and it came cooked rare. Equally good comments about the roast pork. Two of the party had whole plaice with caper sauce....

Four of us had evening meals and they were first class. Two had the fresh crab and raved about it, so tasty. One had the liver and the other had fish cake special. Wonderfully presented and tasty food. Good choice of beers and service first...

Such a quant little pub. The food was excellent and very good portions as well as value for money. The staff were very polite and courteous, and helped with wheelchair access. Definately recommend. Only downside do not have disabled toilets, however I believe this is...

We wanted to go out as a family to a nice village pub for lunch and my wife stumbled on the Old House At Home Village Pub, we thought we would give it a go and we were not disappointed! The pub is situated right...

What a gem! Set almost out of sight at the far end of a beautiful village Green in Newnham. I had the Sunday roast which was the BEST roast I have EVER had in a pub! Choice of pork or beef was on offer today....

This pub is such a gem . Food delicious and service first class . Couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Family run . A first class dining experience.

We went for lunch with a couple of girlfriends, the two young staff were very pleasant and helpful. The food we ordered was also very tasty, our comments would be that to come for lunch again, there needs to be some lighter options for a...

We have eaten a number of times here and always been impressed. Today’s lunch was no exception - service was good, the food was well presented and portions well sized. Highlights were the battered prawns for starters and fish cake for main; there is only...

Visited this pub/restaurant during our stay at a local hotel, Tylney Hall. I can’t speak highly enough of the family that own and run this delightful little gem. The food was spot on but what really was the icing on the cake was the service...

Food is very good had Sunday roasts side vegetables brought and service good . The only reason I did not get 5 was we wanted to bring in birthday cake and we're told we had to pay 10.00 to eat cake there ,unless we ordered...

Have not been here since 2005, what a change. A fabulouse dinner. The decor is warm and inviting as was the welcome. The food was excellent. The local ale was well kept. We cannot wait for our next visit as this will be our new...

What a wonderful find on New Years Eve. Exceptional food and generous portions, well presented and served in a very timely fashion. My only regret, is that I had not dined there previously. With no decent pub/restaurant in Hook any longer, this is the place...

Went for a late Sunday lunch here in October and, although not generally a fan of pub Sunday lunches compared to home-cooked, thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Service was excellent and food the same. My only criticism, and this is only really from a personal perspective...

We chose this pub last minute for lunch on our way further south. It was an absolute gem, very cute and welcoming and the food was outstanding. We’ll visit again for sure.

Cannot fault this place. The staff where búsy but very attentive to everyone. Excelent food choice ok.

We had a phenomenal meal at this establishment. Warm convivial atmosphere, excellent service and a great selection of food (plus daily specials included venison) and wines. The food itself exceeded expectation and we enjoyed the cuisine. Dessert cheesecake was especially commended. We will be back!

Called in to see if it was suitable for a formal dinner. We thought we would visit and see what it was like. first impression was favourable. However, when we asked to see the bar menu at lunch time, we were told they did not...

We stayed at west view lodge which is close we had two meals here and service food and staff excellent highly recommendable

First visit to this delightful pub/restaurant. We enjoyed a delicious Sunday Lunch and received excellent service. There is an extensive menu which gives you plenty of choice. Strongly recommended

Went today for lunch which was pre booked with a dog. Meal was lovely and food tasty. However the whole lunch was spoiled by the Hariden who runs the place… I wasn’t impressed by her last time I visited, but this time she shouted at...

My go to lunch spot with Charlie our Cockerpoo. We both enjoy the great hospitality. Superb toasted ham and cheese sandwich with side of soup. Charlie treats. Fabulous beer from our local brewery never disappoints and it’s in walking distance I cannot recommend enough

Tried to make a corporate booking but was told a per head deposit was mandatory. This gets very complicated when organising and paying through a company, explained this to the young girl and she didn't seem to care so will take our current and future...

The feeling of welcome as soon as you enter, is perceived in the people who welcome you. The furniture chosen with taste and well arranged. Typically English, with a great search for products and the presentation of the dishes that go beyond the English tradition....

Stopped here for lunch on route and was not disappointed. Top class food and fine ales, and great service.

Went for lunch with two of my retired colleagues on 31st May, the first time I have been here. Good food, good service, and a polite and efficient waitress. Highly recommended.

Excellent food, with great and interesting variety. Superb friendly service. Pleasant surroundings for easy conversation. Wonderful unhurried meal

My friend invited to dine at this restaurant. I ordered the burger and chips requesting that the burger be cooked medium to well. I was presented with a very sad looking burger on a flat looking bun, POTATO WEDGES ( not chips) a thinly slice...

Great meal again. Never lets us down We left the motorway just to eat here. Good efficient service despite every table being taken

Had a very unexpected disappointing meal this evening. Service very slow and husbands steak very poor. One meal we asked for changes to but it arrived unchanged and had to be returned to the kitchen meaning their meal was delayed. Not sure if the kitchen...

Really good food, really nice pub, really great service, lovely decor, nice ambiance they even looked after our dog. Not cheap but not expensive and well worth the prices charged. So nice to go out for a meal and not feel let down in anyway...

Three friends and I had a fabulous evening last night. The sharing platter was excellent and we all thoroughly enjoyed our main meals, including moules, partridge pathivier, plaice and a festive turkey dinner. We were bowled over by the fantastic customer service - the owner,...

I have left it a week to write this review as I was hoping for a reply to my email that I sent to the pub the morning after our family meal there ….. but no response….! We have eaten here quite a few times...

Absolutely delicious meal. I had the vegetarian option - The ratatouille and aubergine stack - honestly the best vegetarian meal I have ever had but couldn't quite finish it as a generous portion. Nice atmosphere too and friendly and helpful staff.

We had visited this pub before and was always please with the food. Today was something very different, I ordered the roast lamb meal it came our late and had to be cooked longer as it was still very pink. We it arrived I couldn't...

Excellent food, setting and service. Had the rib-eye steak which was seasoned and cooked extremely well. Lovely people, not hurried out and very relaxed atmosphere.

Delicious food in a small but well spaced out pub. Highly recommended. Attentive and very pleasant service

We dined in the separate restaurant area, as opposed to the bar. All four of us thoroughly enjoyed every dish. One tiny criticism regarding the cheese board - biscuits were very dry and it needed butter and thinner biscuits. But very minor. The young gentleman...

We were visiting the UK from Southern California, and my American husband requested a "proper English Sunday roast " so our host took us here. To say it was faultless still does not do the place or the food justice. It was sublime. Every single...

The afore mentioned party of 12 attempted to amend the booking time by 30 minutes due to unforeseen circumstances. We were told, in quite an abrupt manner that this was not possible. Therefore we gave immediate verbal communication that sadly, we were unable to attend....

What a shame! Visited this pub for the first time on Saturday evening, 6.30pm booking. Everything was going swimmingly well. The food was delicious, service attentive but not obtrusive. We had a really wonderful night out. But then, oh dear, it’s amazing how a simple...

Lovely time at the Old house. Such a warm and welcoming pub/restaurant. Food as always lovely. Cannot believe someone would chèvre it cancel a table of 12 and then have the temerity to write a poor review.

When booking in for 12 guests for a Friday night 7pm all went according to plan. We paid £10 a head for a deposit. However due to unforeseen circumstances we were unable to make 7pm and called to request 7:30pm slot instead. This was denied...

Visited tonight to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Food was delicious , and the service was all done with a smile. Thank you we will be back.

Great food and service.( Even in covid-staff-shortage time, which means this pub is holding onto its good staff. Says a lot for it ). Highly recommended.

My partner and I came here for dinner. It was absolutely lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the staff were quick with our orders. The most memorable bit for me was their chips! Just like my dear grandma used to make them. Absolutely delicious! We...

Highly recommend this pub, the food is excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. It is easy walking distance from Tylney Hall where we were dating and has a wide range of food.

Probably one of the best pub meals we have had in a long while. Excellent menu and food with really friendly staff. It also paid good attention to Covid issues and felt very safe but welcoming too.

What a fantastic family run pub. Nothing is too much trouble, great food and amazing service. I had moules mariner followed by rabbit, both from the special menu. I wish I lived nearer so I could visit again.

Eight of us visited The Old House at Home yesterday. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the food and the beer/wine. Service was excellent and all the staff were professional and friendly. We will definitely be back!

Visited again with family as we wanted to take them to the best restaurant in the area. Food was excellent again, my wife's pie as full of meat as always. I went off the Specials board for the Calves Liver, there was almost too much,...

Cannot recommend The Old House at Home enough. Donna & Chris have created a lovely environment to enjoy great food with family, friends & the dog! Always a great selection of specials available to accompany a lovely menu. Open fires, dog treats, inside & outside...

Absolutely fantastic roast. Thank you for fitting us in at short notice. Will definitely visit again.

Had a wonderful meal here today. The garden is a lovely place to sit at the front of the pub . The food is fantastic and they had a good range of beer. Service is great too. I thoroughly recommend.

The sort of place that feels homely and welcoming, where you can just sit, relax and enjoy the moment. Lovely food served by lovely people in a good old traditional english country pub. All without the loud music or TV screens that seem mandatory in...

I specifically asked what the roasts came with as my partner has certain items she will not eat, this I explained. Unfortunately one such item is horseradish which was not mentioned to us. and a large dollop was placed on her plate next to the...

I only live a few miles away but had never ventured here for a meal. This weekend with friends we gave it a go. So glad we did. Everything well organised with regard to COVID. Nice little snug area. We were given a little time...

What a gorgeous little place this is. We chose it as we were visiting a friend nearby, I am gluten and dairy intolerant as is my friend who is also vegan. Staff were all really helpful with our needs and we both had a really...

Six of us dinned here last Friday 11th June while on a weekend away. The food and staff were excellent. Probably the best pub food I’ve had. Wish there was somewhere as good as this nearer to home.

A British country pub at its finest: Fantastic food and fantastic service. The sharing board made for a great starter for two, and the mains were perfect. Couldn’t ask for more!

Such a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy wonderful food. The portions are generous too. This is family owned and you can see the attention to detail in the freshness of the ingredients, and the care in the cooking and presentation. Highly highly recommended.

Just eaten our take away dinner from Old House at Home. It was all truly delicious, the fish stew was a tour de force and the STP yummy. Looking forward the next collection.

Wow! One of the best pub takeaway meals by far and you have to try it for yourself. Amazing oxtail stew and dumplings by far and looking forward to ordering again. Great service, high quality ingredients, tasty, delicious and served hot!

We ordered takeaway from here having been plenty of times in the past and always had great food. The taste and quality of the food was no different to dining in and was still very hot by the time we picked it up and got...

We had lunch here today and I can not fault the food or service, the food was absolutely exceptional, the service was amazing, very friendly staff and the pub was lovely and warm, will definitely be returning, very impressed!

Lovely pub, great menu, great food, great service! We had the lunch set menu, liver pate to start, fish and chips for main' creme brulé for desert. Great portion sizes and really tasty food, would highly recommend, we will 100% return.

Heard good things about this place. They were right. Friendly welcome perfectly safe due to carefully thought out COVID guidelines. Real ale on tap. Food sensational, best I had had in a pub. A must visit establishment. An absolute tragedy and so unfair that somewhere...

Had dinner here tonight....don’t usually write reviews but the food and service were on point, Covid safe. Highly recommend x