The Peat Spade in Test Valley

Occasionally go to this reliable pub with friendly staff but .... today their 'phone system wouldn't let me through to make a booking - it would have taken 30 seconds of their time perhaps. We were directed inexorably to a convoluted booking system "Confirm you have read our terms and conditions" - never did that on the 'phone, and, after battling through the booking the friendly, patronising voice describing their "lovely bedrooms" turned officious with dire warnings about being late, sitting too long at the table etc. Looking forward to our meal there, but won't book again unless I can get through to a helpful human to book.

Excellent Sunday lunch, very pleasant pub, very welcoming staff, no problem having our dog with us at all.

Charming country pub nestled in the bucolic village of Longstock, with a fly fishing heritage close to the banks of the world famous River Test. Fab food, historic scotch egg, banging lamb, and an incredibly dangerous peanut butter parfait. All washed down with several glasses of the ‘perfect G&T’. Exceptional service by Shelly and her team. Dig in!

Excellent food and service. Scallops highly recommended. Rump of Lamb delicious and Fillet Steak cooked to perfection. Staff friendly and efficient.

We went to the Peat Spade for a celebratory meal and were not disappointed.The scallops were beautifully cooked and the duck terrine really good. The lamb was lovely (and pink) and the deserts scrumptious.The wine prices were maybe a little adventurous but the beers were well kept and reasonably priced which made up for it !!The service was friendly and efficientAn honest pub that serves really good food which is reasonably priced

What a pleasure to visit a pub where there are slightly unusual dishes on offer to choose from! We met our friends who also have a dog, for lunch after a walk nearby and we spoiled for choice from the delicious sounding menu. We had a selection of dishes from the 'snack' menu, which were delicious and ample enough as a starter. Two of us had the monkfish, which was super and the other two chose the rib of beef and lamb, all pronounced beautifully cooked. Two desserts appeared, very prettily presented and a cheeseboard for the other two to share. A super pub where our dogs were made very welcome and lovely food, an excellent find worth seeking out.

We had pre booked here after a Google search of the local restaurants, and this place looked lovely.Small and quaint inside, plenty of smiling staff.Delicious food options, nice vegetarian options thankfully too.The roast dinners were executed perfectly, evrything cooked to perfection and really tasty. Beautiful presentation.Have recommended to friends and can't wait to visit again! 5 Star

Hmmmm… sorry team (although all staff are very friendly!) our visit to your hotel and restaurant was a huge disappointment. Bedrooms in main building are suffering some considerable wear and tear and have a funky smell. Shower was leaky and shower door didn’t shut properly - bathroom door didn’t shut either. Then dinner… we’ve eaten here before and had some excellent food but wow… sadly you’ve really gone down hill. It’s such a shame guys. Padron peppers were soggy and over cooked. The squid was deep fried to hell and tasteless. The burger was obviously a very cheap Iceland-esq frozen patty (the bun was also stale) and your trout tacos consisted of guacamole from mass produced multi kg tubs and fairly pungent poached trout - tacos should always be fried!All in all - I’m sorry… I know COVID has been tough and your staff are lovely but it’s a shame that your online pictures do not reflect the true state of your accommodation and the food quality has completely slipped away. £125 a night is too much - at the moment I think you could get away with £75-90 if that.

Having been so excited for weeks to take friends, we had an absolutely awful experience. It was embarrassing - terrible and unfriendly service. Definitely one to avoid.

We we able to get a table for two for lunch, plus Grace the lurcher, at short notice. Excellent efficient service, well executed food, well presented without being annoying, from chefs who know how to cook. We had five small dishes between us, all delicious. A shortish menu is a good thing in our book. It means the food is freshly prepared, in- house.Why do I say this is a surprise? Sadly there are too many establishments where neither grown-up service FOH, or talent in the kitchen, is apparent in any way. The Peat Spade has both of these essential elements, in spades (sorry :) ) . I note someone in another review complains that the car park is on the full side. I'm not quite sure how this is the Peat Spade's fault, it is simply a sign of its deserved popularity. A bonus was the good value our lunch represented- five shared dishes of a decent size, one shared pud, 2 pints of Peroni and a glass of good rose, a tad over £60. We will be back.

The Peat Spade is located just outside the main drag of the trendy village of Stockbridge. Friends and locals have recommended this pub as a great place for food.We can confirm that the food and service were very good. They seem to cater for most types of food intolerances as well. My only criticism is that the car park is full to overflowing at peak times - so get there early.

Excellent service, food and ambiance. Thank you to the team, I can certainly recommend all 3 courses we had, from the Scallops to the Lamb and finishing with the chocolate pave- very helpful and accommodating when it came to our Gluten free requirements- delicious and thank you.

Lovely setting for a fantastic pub. We booked this based on the reviews and convenience as we were meeting friends, so a gamble that paid off! The service was friendly and attentive without any pressure, just what we wanted. The food was superb and a good price. Definitely go back if we're nearby, recommended.

CHRISTMAS DAY- Wow! Absolutely fabulous. From the moment we arrived. Fab service, excellent food, great atmosphere, could not be faulted. With all the restrictions we felt safe yet relaxed, part of the community yet not crowded, I can not praise Team Peat Spade more. They were all great . Thanks Shelley

Had a wonderful meal today at the Peat Spade after a dog walk with another couple. The service and food were superb. Would definitely recommend the small plates to start followed by a delicious main course. We were too full for pudding but already look forward to returning. Enjoy!

The instagramable Sunday Lunch here looks great but tastes like an awful 1970's boil in the bag meal. It is shockingly terrible in both taste and texture. The beef was tough and salty in the extreme. Tasteless veg and dry Yorkshire pudding. A truly vile meal that was thankfully washed down with a good pint of bitter.

We stayed for a night to have a change of scenery from our own four walls! We took our dog who was warmly welcomed and allowed to stay. Dinner and breakfast were both reasonably priced and delicious. The pub is located in a nice, quiet area and we would definitely return.

We went last night to taste the new menu at The Peat Spade. This classic village pub not only has the most wonderful atmosphere, but the food was absolutely delicious. On the new menu, there were several dishes we all wanted to order, and had difficulty whittling it down. A really good evening, and first rate food. I highly recommend a visit.

We are regular diners at the Peate Spade. They never disappoint but tonight they went above and beyond. We sampled their new Autumn menu and we were spoilt for choice. The food was delicious, the wine was great and the service was fantastic. A great night out and would recommend for sure.

Our first visit for Sunday lunch, nice atmosphere and attentive staff, the main course food took some time to arrive (Can be worth the wait) but the beef looked overheated on a cool plate. Roast potatoes was perfect. My wife’s fish pie didn’t contain all the fish listed on the menu.

Visited as a couple for a Sunday lunch on a very wet Sunday. The pub is easy to find, has good car parking and it a beautiful looking building. We arrived and we're shown to our table. Ordered 2 Beef Rib sunday lunches which were both fantastic. I had it done medium but my wife had it well done and both we're lovely. Great portions sizes, lovely veg and a fantastic rosemary yorkshire pudding! We followed up with deserts, both of which were lovely and rounded out a great meal. We're moving to Longstock in the next few weeks and will be looking forward to this being our local!

My partners parents were coming up from Dorset and we wanted somewhere to take them out for a nice meal, our requirements were simple, great quality food and a table to eat at... we did get one of those things.The first thing to note is that we did visit during "Covid times", meaning the menu was reduced and probably not true to normal times.We were shown to our table ( one box ticked) and promptly ordered some drinks, the table was fine, tucked away and sticking to Covid rules.We had two waitresses one was particularly friendly & helpful, the other looked like she was doing us a favour. The choices on the menu were sufficient, something for everyone but nothing mind blowingly different, we made our choices and was informed that my partners choice of dish was being made differently because they'd had feedback that it was too heavy, and subsequently were using a different cheese in the dish....she stuck with her choice. (Picture below Cheese & Gnocchi)On the whole the meals were fine, nothing really to moan about other than my partners meal that looked a little dry, it definitely wasn't what she expected from either description, menu or waitress. The rest of our meals were ok, nothing to write home about but also nothing spectacular. This was actually the second visit for my partner and myself (the other a couple of years ago) both times the atmosphere seemed good, a comfortable noise level, warm, comfy all you need to feel relaxed and enjoy your meal.I've marked The Peat Spade as average as it did everything fairly well and don't really have anything to complain about, if it were a colour it would be beige, that sums it up for me.Andy

Well it was our first time out since lockdown, so it’s quite daunting. However when we arrived they had everything in place, following the covid guidelines. This made us feel relaxed. The staff were warm welcoming and helpful. All three course were exquisite. We all had the trout and it was cooked to perfection and tasted delicious. But the sticky toffee pudding was the best I had in a while. I could easily had seconds. The whole evening was not rushed and all three course were paced nicely. It gave our family time to have a nice catch up. I will be recommending to friends. Thank you for making are evening enjoyable and we will certainly be back. Best wishesPhillip

Visited as a family of 6, the Covid rules were being followed by the staff and customers alike. the place was very clean. the surfaces not sticky and we felt very comfortable in the pub. The food was amazing, clean plates all around, the rib eye was very nicely cooked as well. I would recommend a pint of blindside ale, very smooth. The staff were fantastic as well, friendly and fun. this was the first time we have been there and will not be the last, a great find.

Arriving punctually and shown to a table with a broken leg having confirmed our party had two ladies who used sticks! We all ordered the specials of the day and when nearly half an hour had passed and there was no sign of either food or waitress I went inside to be told that the pies took 25 minutes and the order would be ready in 10 minutes. At 2 o'clock when the food was brought we were told that the delay was because the chef had to make a fresh batch of pastry for the pie! Finished our food, no sign of waitress to take dirty plates away, go inside to ask for the dessert menu. Another 20 minutes wait, no sign of order being taken, inside again and ask for bill. Leave shortly before 3 pm

On entry the restaurant was quiet as it was start of service, warm welcome and attentively given menu to chose our meal. We ordered our starter of Baked Camembert sharer with ‘artisan bread’... the bread felt like a shop bought baguette that you bake from home but onion chutney was nice and camembert was a well-sized portion. The main came out very quickly from the starter. We both ordered the steak dishes which were priced at £25. The food (Other than the steak) had very clearly been pre-cooked and reheated. The mushroom and tomato were dry, hard and boiling hot as if from microwave. Peppercorn sauce had a greasy, lumpy layer on top and the ‘seasonal veg’ was poorly drained and unseasoned cabbage. There was a wedding reception or something on, which then took priority over the other diners. After being in the restaurant for 45 minutes we’d had our starter and main... it then took a further 1 hour until we were offered dessert.The service was the main downside for us. Simple things like asking us how our meal was, offering further drinks, clearing tables after eating etc. Was absent after the mains came out. Unfortunately I felt begrudged to pay the £90 bill at the end, which I very rarely have an issue with. Disappointed as was recommended The Peat Spade by a friend

Booked as part of a trip to see family, the restruant was easy to book and procedures easy to follow on arrival. Menu had a good range and we mostly opted for the Roast Dinners. They were a bit expensive but the quality was high. My partners burger was also really good, it was made of good quality beef and melted in the mouth apparently. We were nervous about having a small child with us but they didn't mind at all and luckily she behaved herself. The head waitress (possibly owner) was really chatty and friendly which helped a lot.

We ate out to help out. Well spaced tables. No one allowed to stand at the bar. Service was good. Food well cooked and simple. We had prawn cocktail to share it came in a large pasta bowl which is different. Lettuce and advocado was fresh. Chicken and chips was well done. Chicken cooked well and not dry chips were fried and seemed home made and tasted good. Nothing green came with it. No salad or veggies and this wasn’t pointed out on ordering. I pinched the pickles that came with my husbands burger. They were good. So overall tasty and simple, fresh and nice enough

Met with family for an evening. Have to say great service, great ambience, great food. Could not have been better. Highly recommend. Beautiful village with a fab local pub.

We were given a table inside but they were all well spaced. The table was cleaned. Bit of a wait but they kindly offered a free drink because of this.There was a request for only one in the two cubicle toilet but they were floor to ceiling cubicles, the only problem would have been at the wash basin. The corridor to them was narrow so difficult to know if there was anyone already in there.Some wishing to pay didn’t wait to pay at their table and were standing too close at the bar.

A lovely pub with a great outdoor seating area surrounded by trees and plants. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the Mushroom Shawarma starter and the Plant Burger for main. Unfortunately sorbet was the only vegan dessert on offer but we were pretty full anyway! Would definitely like to return.

My husband and I visited for lunch, we were looking for a trip out somewhere different and found this place. It's in a very picturesque village in a lovely setting, plenty of seating in and out.The staff were very pleasant and attentive, we were shown to our table without delay and social distancing was observed.My husband had the celeriac and garlic soup, reported as delicious, I had the prawn and avocado cocktail, which I was actually quite disappointed with, there were only 4 prawns and the avocado was almost non existent, loads of shredded lettuce, and the alleged Marie Rose sauce left a lot to be desired. Mains on the other hand were excellent, sirloin steak with peppercorn sauce and Pollo Picante chicken with hot siracha butter, the chicken was as succulent as you like and very tasty, both with very moorish fries and salad.We were too full for dessert.So, apart from my starter, we enjoyed a lovely lunch and I would definitely return, worth a visit thats for sure.

The usual gracious Peat Spade experience despite the inconveniences of COVID (well managed by the cheery staff.). Food was good ‘though Sunday breakfast took an age to arrive. The room was far from luxurious but we weren’t there for pampering. Everything was in good order and scrupulously clean. This is a great place from which to walk and an even better destination for those returning from a countryside saunter - there is a great place to exercise dogs at Chilbolton Cow Common. After a couple of laps our pooch was happy to return to The Peat Spade and the dog-friendly attentions of guests and staff.

We went for lunch. Really very, very nice. The sharing Camembert was good. My rib eye steak was exceptional, and they serve a nice pint as well.

I used to love this pub but something is seriously amiss with the food which used to be delicious but is now mediocre. I won’t be eating here again, food takes ages to come then the soup was cold and just horrible, main course ok but not a patch on how it used to be, such a shame.

We have recently stayed here and we were absolutely delighted with the way they ard dealing with Covid. Our rooms were beautiful, clean and tranquil. The restaurant and food/wine was very good. All round a very nice place with lovely staff who couldn’t do anymore for us. Thank you

We were looking forward to one of our first meals out after lockdown only to be seriously let down at the Peat Spade. Service was poor from the off, waited ages to be served our drinks, starter cold, main course took an hour to arrive and apparently fried cheese is now described as gnocchi. Could go on. Meanwhile, not a word of apology from any of the waiting staff until the end. This is a lovely location but the complacency is staggering. It is such a shame but could be so much better. No excuses

Really enjoyed this place. Lovely food at a good price. Exceeding my expectations in every way... And our 5 (smallish!) dogs were welcomed too. Very accomodating. Only minor issue was very busy car park. Suspect would overfill very easily... parking elsewhere wasn't obvious

I went to the Peat Spade with my family on a Thursday evening to celebrate my mums birthday. The food was Delicious and there was lots of variety. Some pub classics along with dishes for a more discerning palette. The service was exceptional, we were made to feel very welcome and the waitress was attentive without been intrusive. The pub is very cosy and there is plenty of space around the restaurant, it was not cramped at all. We will be back again.

Very poor service.No beefburger, no liver, no samphire, no honey and caramel icecream.Undercooked black pudding.Really awful. Will not be going back although we live locally.

I'd been given a voucher for The Peat Spade for my 60th birthday & my son had just passed his driving test - Can't believe that I'd driven along this road so many times and not known about The Peat Spade! I can imagine it gets very busy, but we went early - 7pm. Son had fillet steak with crab & garlic prawns - steak cooked to (rare) perfection. I had haddock & chips, the batter so light and crispy - delicious! We both had sticky toffee pudding - hmmm! yum. Great coffee, great service, infact - everything faultless and we will return.

Just been for lunch at the peat spade on the 15th january. The food, service and hospitality was excellent.draugh ales were also good.Highly recommended. You will not be dissapointed

I love this place - who doesn't? It is a bit off the beaten track but you will pass it if you travel from Stockbridge to Longstock Nurseries (both lovely places). I don't know why I thought that it was actually right on the river - it isn't - but that doesn't matter. Food and service are outstanding. Staff cannot do enough for you. Trendy enough for the London lot nipping down for lunch but consistently good and traditional enough for the well heeled locals. There is a lovely space outside to sit in the summer. I took a bunch of friends from London and they loved it. Good choice of wine.

Stayed here for two nights with friends. A nice friendly pub, good selection of gin and fab food. Room very comfortable and staff very helpful, when I asked for a light bulb the manger dealt with it straight away. Room very clean and a fab shower ( no-bath). Room quiet warm and had window open but very quiet.About a 20 minute drive to Winchester and approx 30 minutes to Salisbury, village around very pretty and the place is nice and quiet, so a great base explore this area.We ate dinner and breakfast two nights in a row and food was excellent. Breakfast was also lovely great eggs royal with smoked salmon. Compliments to the chef who I understand has taken over. Chef we missed our beans and this was noted.The staff seemed very young but provided excellent and courteous service. The manager was excellent and should be proud of her great team.Would love to go back to try the Christmas menu, nice to see a pub menu changing. Loved the bar snacks too.

We dined at short notice to celebrate a wedding anniversary & thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We have visited many times over the years but tonight's dinner was easily the best we've had. It was a quiet, mid week evening, so staff were unstressed & attentive, plus there was a lovely log fire to warm us on a chilly evening so atmosphere was relaxed & cosy.The food was delicious. I had the crab & avocado on toast, followed by perfectly cooked medium rare fillet steak with truffle fries, whilst my wife started with some of the best squid rings I've tasted & then also had steak (but a nice pink medium). I drank 3 glasses of decent wine & a coffee, which brought the bill to a shade over £100, quite pricey but worth every penny in my view. Overall one of the best meals I've had locally for some time.

What an amazing find. Beautiful setting. Room was lovely so cosy and had everything you needed. The most comfy bed and pillows! Breakfast was very good with so much more than the standard cooked breakfast. Will stay again and highly recommend.

We pre booked for the first day of our holiday as we were staying nearby and were not disappointed. It was so good we went again. The food was varied and very good quality and while people have mentioned slow service, we were only left alone at the end of our meal which was nice, as we didn't feel rushed to leave. I would advise that you book especially at weekends and if possible, walk or get a taxi as parking can be a problem.

On a quiet weekend at lunchtime we looked forward to this interesting eatery. The menu looked good with fresh and local produce but, although not full, starters took 40 minutes to arrive and mains a further 40 minutes. Very disappointing to be let down by the slow service.

Booked for lunch as knew it would be busy. Nice table in the bar as we took the dog.The menu had a good selection.the calamari was cooked well with a saffron mayo, very nice. The smoked mackerel pate was delicious served with toast. The chicken Caesar was delicious but had to ask for anchovies ( they forgot them but didn’t admit it !)and more chucks of Parmesan please.

We were recommended to stay by a friend and would definitely come again! Great staff, lovely environment and even better food. Would definitely travel the hour and a half journey to stay again just for the night! Will definitely be back. Everyone was so lovely.

The food was very tasty and well presented..the atmosphere is friendly and warm. We had the Budha bowl and the burger with banana passion fruit souflee. All great. I suggest you need to book. The staff are polite and very efficient. Good job.

The Peat Spade has changed hands since we last visited. Now owned by Upham Breweries, who own 14 other pubs. They are all totally individual places and we have been to a few (all good)

Both meals were exceptional. The staff particularly Andy could not have looked after us better. All the staff were most attentive and welcoming. It has a good menu, the food was first class, well prepared and presented.

We found The Peat Spade on-line and decided to give it a try, it is situated in a lovely quaint village of thatched cottages The food was excellent as was the service and we will certainly go back.

In a very quaint rural village lies an updated pub, the bar seems to still have regulars, but further in there is ample seating for diners. There are also outside seats.The menu is seasonal and small, but this mean everything we had was excellent. The young staff are polite and helpful. Wine was lovely , but expensive, as in all restaurants. Overall we really like this place for a quite ,relaxed evening with delicious food and a friendly ambience. There are rooms for visitors to stay, as in Testvalley and near for fly fishing.

Had a pleasant lunch on Sunday in the sunshine with good service and leafy surroundings. I had a VERY nice vegetarian salady thing (can't remember the name but it involved couscous, peppers, sauteed potatoes, almonds and halloumi or chicken - delicious). The staff were friendly and quick and the atmosphere was relaxed. Lots of people eating inside and a busy car park. Recommended.

What a lovely pub! My wife and I made a reservation for Sunday lunch and were not disappointed. The service was exceptional. The roast dinner was of a very high quality and the dessert was excellent. The local area is beautiful and we will definitely visit again.

Excellent food, well prepared, with attention to detail. Good variety of choice Good service Very nice indeed!

Lovely friendly staff, nice menu, well cooked food, not OTT price, worth a visit!! Always busy so great if only two of you as great atmosphere!!

We booked to stay for one night with our dog and got a fabulous room on the ground floor, very comfortable, clean and spacious. We were given a warm reception and it went better, the menu is very good, the beer and wine very good. The staff are extremely friendly.

I just love this pub, and I am never disappointed. Great ales and superb food. Expectations always met and exceeded by Nicole, Manager and Sabine, Kate and Anna. Will book my 40th Birthday in their function room.

Always look forward to returning to this iconic pub on the Test. Shelley, the Manager has managed to combine the service of excellent food with attentive and friendly service in a most welcoming atmosphere. Nicole and Sabina stand out for their magic, their unfussy manner and their attentiveness. We shared the Beer Battered Scallops as a starter and my wife had the "Seared Salmon, Pink Fir Potatoes, Samphire..." her words: "Best Salmon I've ever had" I had the "Duo of Pork Fillet & Confit Belly" ...great colours, great textures, absolutely gorgeous. Well done Head Chef : James. Love the Peat Spade.

day trip from london. not an amazing experience. served by a school boy who lacked manners. fish burger was bland and fries were soggy. will not return.

Good food and drinks in a lovely location. Pricey however the service is very good and the food nicely presented. Some good wines at restaurant prices so ask for the list.

We were celebrating our wedding anniversary with a weekend break in a cottage nearby and came here for an evening meal on the recommendation of our host and also on account of the pub having a full entry in the Good Pub Guide...always a good sign.

Our first visit here was such a nice experience that we chose it for my partners birthday treat with my family.

Very tasty Sunday lunch - I opted for roast beef which was accompanied by a great assortment of vegetables and a huge Yorkshire pudding. Desserts were black currant mouse cake and sticky toffee pudding which both looked and tested incredible

Great food and beer in cosy restaurant and Bar, The food is always well cooked and nicely presented with excellent wine and drinks list.

Sunday lunch before Christmas. We both had the roast beef. Beef cooked to perfection and portions were big. Nice house red. Service quick and friendly. Been here many times, but it was the first time I noticed the fishing rods on the ceiling! Beer kept well. Good food and atmosphere. Book to avoid dissapointment.

Visited with son and daughter in law,lovely village pub. Very limited menu so much so that 3 of us where only left with fish and chips which was only so so . The starters were much better my wife and I had the sharing baked Camembert, this was overpriced though.I have had a similar dish for 1 at half the price . The service was good ,but I would not be in a hurry to go again.

Booked a table for three for Saturday lunchtime, lovely pub with excellent food, unfortunately took an hour for food to come after ordering! Would definitely return in the hope of speedier service!

We were staying at the pub (see separate review) and on check in saw that the Tuesday was Steak Night. What a stroke of luck.

I’m afraid my experience is similar to a few I have read. We have been coming here over the course of 5 years but haven’t been for a long time.

We haven't been to the Peat Spade for ages and won't go back. Very boring menu, indifferent cooking and very slow, charmless service. Such a shame as it used to be excellent

Beutiful establishment , food was excellent very tasty , in all respects all party enjoyed zero complaints, staff very attentive , great all around , recommended

SUCH A SHAME..I was looking forward to my birthday dinner with my wife. We’ve been coming here for many years now and it rated in our top 5 places to eat locally.

Stopped at the Peat Shovel on the way back to Devon.

This was my first visit for a while. We ordered the hake and chips and the hamburger. The fish was overly-battered but tasty enough. It was accompanied by peas, tartare sauce and chunky but slightly soggy chips. The hamburger was large, peppery and accompanied by crispy french fries and a well-dressed salad garnish. Unfortunately, like so many places, when I asked for sauces I got some pathetic little pots. Why on earth can't pubs and restaurants realise that this is no longer acceptable? Neither do I like being served expensive food by badly-dressed teenagers. These establishments should pay for a tasteful but simple uniform if they want us to pay these prices. The Greyhound on the test in Stockbridge charges similar prices and offers adult, well-dressed staff. There's a lesson in there. If they want us to spend more than 50 pounds on a meal, they'll have to improve their service. I would return as the food is good but I wouldn't go on a special occasion as they need to up their game to compete with the likes of the Greyhound on the Test or the great Clos du Marquis. I would return for a pint and a quick meal.

Tried numerous times to call but only ever got the answering machine. We left 3 or 4 messages with our contact details and when we wanted to book a table, but never did get a reply. Completely hopeless really. With so many equally good or better places locally we probably won't bother trying the Peat Spade again. It's a shame.

We went to The Peat Spade by chance and had a very enjoyable lunch. The staff were friendly and helpful. From our table in the window we had a lovely view of the beautiful thatched cottages in the surrounding village.

There was a good Aussie song entitled The Pub With No Beer and infuriatingly this almost applies at the Peat, where the friendly staff are frequently having to excuse the lack of choice on the draught beer front. On occasions they are down to one beer and the favourite among locals is under-stocked and runs out in no time. Plus there is never a guest beer. Uphams really need to sort this out.

We dropped in here for lunch. The pub has a lovely dining room with tweed covered chairs and a fishing theme. Good menu and the burgers were really tasty and succulent. Service was a little slow but very friendly.

Wonderful food which was perfectly cooked. The food is not cheap but it is definitely worth every penny.

Stumbled on by accident...they squeezed us in although they were really busy...lovely staff...great steak...nice wine and a very jolly bar...nice to see all sorts in the same place playing nicely! Will def go back when in the area and will recommend...might even have to go for a room...nice atmosphere...very obliging even when the small dog was being a total devil....shame about the grumpy bloke moaning about the door to the garden being opened...1st world problem mate!

My partner suggested dinner here. It's tucked away in the countryside and popular with fly fishing folk.

This review was posted directly after going, and re vamped once I saw the breakdown of the bill.

We used to regularly come to the Peat Spade every now and again for a treat for dinner, but sadly, over the last 6months+, overall standard has slipped, which is such a shame.

Having been going to this pub for 10 years - it has become so up and down. I’m not sure if it’s changed ownership but yesterday was the last time we will ever visit this pub having spent a small fortune there with large groups etc over the years. Took an hour to get a starter, and eventually left an hour and 45 minutes later without having had our mains - staff sculking around all looking confused with various wrong drinks and food being given to wrong tables. People on other tables also complaining. Such a shame this pub has down the drain again - a few years ago it was one of the best. Will not be returning, ever.

We had a very enjoyable meal at the Peak Spade Inn. Friendly service, good food and nice wines. I can recommend the cheese board accompanied by a Berry Bros port

Really nice pub close to the Test in a lovely part of England outside Stockbridge. Definitely worth the journey to visit. The crab on the Seafood Platter was outstanding. Sister pub of The Swan in Chiddingfold close to us, both equally good.Okay the service could be quicker but you're not there for a hurried meal - hopefully.

We visited here for a family celebratory lunch, 15 of us in total. We all had different meals, I opted for a crab salad and was a little nervous after reading previous reviews. It was outstanding tasty and fresh. The roasts looked stunning too, so much meat and roasted vegetables. All my family were ultra happy with their food. The staff were extremely busy but so helpful and friendly nothing was too much trouble. The finale was those desserts I highly recommend the raspberry mousse cake pudding to die for. Thank you PEAT SPADE for making our family gathering that little more special.

I recently had lunch here with 6 work colleagues as we had heard good reviews about the pub. It’s clearly a popular venue as we couldn’t find anywhere to park anywhere near the pub. Perhaps because it was busy this affected service as we felt that service was really slow. The menu was nice but and the food was also nice, but not particularly memorable. I had the sea bream with dauphinois potatoes which was tasty but there wasn’t a huge amount and I was still a little peckish afterwards.

Sat in the garden which is lovely. Waited 40 minutes to have our order taken and eventually went to the bar to order. Ordered two salads, chicken & avocado and a crab salad. Both salads were poor at best. Underripe avocado, shell in the crab, bland, shop bought chicken. Took ages for our plates to be cleared so we went to the bar to pay and leave as quick as possible. It’s a real shame as the setting is lovely and pub interiors really pleasant.

I have been to this lovely pub many times and every time the food is good.

Visited here for a family birthday

We arrived for lunch just after twelve and were the first customers. When we left at 1330 pm there were 26 diners tucking in so I'm being too critical. However, for our main course we both had their signature fish and chips and were both a little underwhelmed.

We stayed in the Peat Spade for one night .We had breakfast lunch & dinner - all very tasty & reasonably priced.We had lunch in the garden . Dinner was candlelit & atmospheric.

We had been at Thruxton motor circuit for the day at their 50th anniversary race meeting. We wanted to stop somewhere on the way home to eat and have a belated birthday celebration with our daughter. I found this pub on an online search and the menu look different and interesting, so we booked it up. It wasn't very busy when we arrived, being a little off the main road, but it is a bit of a hidden gem. We had a nice quiet table in the corner and there was plenty of room between the tables, so that you didn't feel crowded. It was table service and, once seated, a drink order was taken. The drinks were brought back promptly and our food order was taken. Our waitress did not write down our orders, but she brought them back and placed them correctly in front of each person. We had the full 3 courses and each course was well cooked, well presented and very tasty, cooked to our liking as ordered (for the steaks). They even had some interesting ales. It was a really nice meal - it's just a shame that it isn't closer to where we live, but if we are ever passing by that way again, we would certainly stop in for another meal.

Have known this area for years but never discovered the Peat Spade before. Excellent pub serving up market food. Did have to point out to the staff though that my salad contained no pecans - a key element to this dish. However the chocolate assiette was to die for! Will definitely be going again

We met up with friends who have visited the pub before. Excellent choice for a Sunday roast. Chicken, pork and beef were offered. Well cooked with big fluffy batter puddings and loads of vegetables. Staff very friendly and efficient and unfazed by my wife being late or a request to eat outside in the garden as it was such a lovely day. Reasonable price,drinks,starter, main at £25 a head was very good value. Will go again.