The Peat Spade in Test Valley

We booked the Peat Spade on a friend’s recommendation.. had a wonderfully cooked meal.. the staff & manager were amazing.. so friendly and made our experience very special.. I would encourage anyone to visit, if in the area.. loved it!

Fantastic place, food was out of this world… service was brilliant, and we will definitely be back again… The truffle scotch eggs for starters were amazing!!

We had a 1 night stay at the peat spade which was a nice break,the room was comfortable and cosy with a large bathroom,walk in shower and lovely toiletries. We also booked a table for evening meal, the food was great as was the service, Jack & Polly were very attentive as it was a busy Monday evening. There was a nice atmosphere about the place. The breakfast was also very nice, very relaxed. We would definitely come again.

Loved our Sunday lunch at the Peat Spade today. Service was excellent - we arrived early to have a drink before the time of our lunch booking and despite being extremely busy and absolutely full, were made to feel very welcome by the staff. We had the roast pork belly and roast beef sirloin and both commented that they were one of the best roasts we have had out. Very dog friendly. Can also recommend the truffle fries and pigs in blankets which we had as starters for the table. WIll definitley be back when we are next this way in the new year.

Very good food & well priced. Good selection of specials. Great atmosphere. Very busy for midweek. Baked Alaska was outstanding, and roast partridge excellent Speedy attentive service. The village is very fortunate to have such a thriving pub backed by the small local pub group.

I’ve been here twice over summer - once on a Sunday and once during the week. Both meals were superb. The Sunday roast was cooked to perfection and the burger I had as a main on my second visit was well-seasoned (the garlic and Parmesan mayonnaise was very tasty!). The staff were welcoming and friendly.

Lovely, friendly pub in a fabulous environment. Great menu and beers.....friendly staff. Definitely recommended for a quick drink or an overnight stay.

We have just had the most amazing meal, food was outstanding and the service was attentive and friendly. The team were young but had great knowledge and were polite and friendly, you must try the Baked Alaska amazing

We stayed here overnight and had supper and breakfast. Our room was spacious and comfortable, slightly tired and needed a lick of paint. It had a great shower in the bathroom. The food was delicious and the team there were very helpful and gave excellent customer service. Sam went above and beyond to help us have a great stay organising early breakfast and late check out. We will be back.

We wish we’d read the recent reviews before returning for Sunday Roast it has been a while since we visited the Peat Spade - visually it’s no different, but sadly they have lost their way. The staff are lacking in any idea of service - only the young man who appeared to be managing dealt with us in the correct manner. The Roast was good but spoilt by the crashing and loud clattering of cutlery being polished behind us, which went on for a good 10 minutes, why it wasn’t done behind the scenes is beyond reason. My desert was plonked down in front of me two minutes after ordering without spoon or napkin. Generally customer service is lacking. No checks were made on the ladies toilets on what must have been a busy Sunday as the bin and floor covered in used paper towels and generally required a clean and tidy. Generally looks tired after a busy Sunday service, drinks are pricy, a shandy will cost the same as a pint! A lesson learned - check reviews before returning.

Having visited the Peat Spade a few times we were looking forward to our reservation for a family Sunday lunch made 2 months in advance. Starting with the positives, as always, the food was fantastic and the service during the meal was excellent, On arrival, we were disappointed to be assigned a table in the "back room" rather than the main pub but accepted that someone had to be assigned those tables so didn't make an issue of it. However, under 2 hours into our meal, guests for a Christening party started to arrive, decorate the room we were sat in and generally usher us out from our table. At no point did anyone advise us that the room had been booked for a private party, let alone explain the situation or apologise for cutting short our lunch. In summary, great pub with lovely food but they need to be careful not to take repeat customers for granted.

Beautiful pub, in such a lovely location. Service was fantastic, setting in a pretty village stunning. I had the home made beef burger. Delicious. Thank you xx

Friendly accommodating staff, lovely food, lovely beer garden, good beer, car parking available in a picture perfect village

Had a lovely evening. Staff very attentive. Landlady took the time to come and speak to us although pub was busy. Food well presented and really tasty. Thank you to the 👨‍🍳 and staff. Great evening. 👍

What a fantastic stay we had at the Peat Spade! We stayed last Friday night in the most beautifully appointed room. The room was spotlessly clean with a fantastic shower in a beautiful bathroom, and a stunning roll top bath too. We had a four poster bed which was so comfy we slept like logs. We also stayed for dinner which was delicious, a lovely menu to choose from and we would not hesitate to recommend the food here. Add to all this staff that are welcoming and absolutely do everything to make sure your stay is fabulous. Final mention goes to the delicious cocktails!

This is the 2nd time I have visited the Peat Spade for lunch and once again it did not disappoint. The menu choice was varied, the service both fast and friendly and the meal was excellent.

Another excellent lunch in the company of Nala the resident black Lab - probably the best skate wing I have ever enjoyed.....

Very nice small hotel in a beautiful village. The stay exceeded our expectations. The staff was so friendly and food (both dinner and breakfast) were excellent. Comfortable rooms.

Came here with my Husband on our Wedding anniversary. From start to finish the service was impeccable. The Manager Shelly and all the waiting staff who came to the table did so with big smiles and were very attentive. A great varied menu for everyone's palette. The meals was so tasty and cooked to perfection. They have fantastic chefs who knows their stuff. All in all definitely a 10/10. I would highly recommend and will certainly be returning very soon. Thank you to all the staff for giving us a lovely meal and evening.

We had a wonderful lunch at The Peat Spade Inn.. everything was freshly prepared using great produce. Such a beautiful setting too, and the staff were very attentive. We highly recommend and will be visiting again very soon!

Arrived and asked for a table for two, was greeted to a table. Staffed were great gave us enough time to decide on food, food was delivered in great time, I had the fish pie and my partner had the fish and chips, both were lovely, the fish was lovely and the batter was to die for. Will definitely be back.

Great food and team at the Pete Spade today. We will be back for more again. The food is delicious and Shelly’s front of house team delivered excellent service. Great place !

We booked for Easter Sunday lunch. As soon as we arrived we received a warm welcome and shown to our table. The food was to its usual high standard. This is our go to place for Sunday lunch as it’s always so tasty. Look forward to visiting again near future.

We regularly come here for Sunday dinner with friends, the food is always fantastic, fresh, seasonal and delicious, beautifully presented and well portioned. The staff are always welcoming and friendly and provide excellent service. Well worth a visit if you’ve not been before.

Great food and realy friendly staff ,pub has a lovely ambience and the rooms are spot on ,cant wait to go bk and sample the countryside again,we had a fabulous time

This restaurant had been in my list to try for a while and when an offer to stay came through it was the perfect opportunity. The food was fantastic. Food and plates were piping hot with steam coming off, always a good sign for me. So good the first night, we ate here two nights and had breakfast too. It’s the smallest things that can please! I had smashed avocado on toast and it wasn’t fridge cold avocado, a pet hate when having hot toast and a hot poached egg is having very cold avocado in between making everything else cold! And ditto the plates, they were consistently hot. Staff we very welcoming and friendly going above and beyond to make things perfect, accommodating any requests, nothing was too much trouble. We ate at the Michelin plated Greyhound one lunch and the Peat Spade was in our opinion much better. Absolutely no complaints and we hope to visit again.

Fantastic service, ambiance and food! 3 of my work colleagues and I had an excellent meal at this favorite Pub of mine, over the past 50 years!

We moved into the area a year ago and whilst we’d been several times for drinks, we hadn’t eaten until now. The food was excellent with a broad menu that offered lots of options, and with “specials”. The plating was first class so visually very appealing and it’s was just great, tasty food, a buzzy Saturday night atmosphere and friendly service. Local village pubs like this need recognition. We’ll be back!

Great welcome. Great service. Great vibe. Adnam’s Ghost Ship at just the right temperature. Delicious Liver&Bacon with mash&greens. Excellent coffee. Fair prices. All good. A cheerful place to be on a dreadful rainy day.

We had been to the Peat Spade Inn earlier in 2023 just for dinner and a night away. The food was excellent and the room was comfortable. We booked for New Years Eve. New years eve was brilliant - the cheff put on a really good menu and service was friendly and extremely efficient. We were on a table for 2 in a room with a very large table - eveyone was really friendly and happy to chat and have a good time. It was so good we have booked again for December 2024 and we will probably visit the pub again in between even though it's a bit of a drive from us.

A must visit to this quaint little gem .. Sunday Roast first class, worth every penny !! Staff friendly, amazing spirit to serve. Atmosphere perfect. Most comfortable overnight stay .. Thank you

Wow what a fabulous place. Came here Saturday afternoon for lunch with my hubby and what a fabulous experience, outstanding service and fantastic food I can not recommend enough. If reading this review book a table you will not be disappointed. We can’t wait to...

We went for my Mums 80th birthday celebration dinner. The young waitress was asked about two starters on the menu which she clearly had no idea what they were so just made it up. She was wearing jogging pants and the young lad was wearing...

We were a big group of 18 (merry) people & every single meal was perfect! Food was delicious, we honestly could not fault it. Service was wonderful & the pub catered to a large group so well. Highly recommend

I have to say unfortunately that not one thing really went in the pub's favour all night. First of all, the pub car park was full and there was nowhere to park safely. This was odd as the pub wasnt full by any means. The...

Xmas dinner with work colleagues.Lovely place. Food was great. Staff were amazing ,so helpful and lovely. Recommended to anyone thinking of having a works Christmas dinner:) thank you to all the staff there.

We stayed here en route to visit family in Hampshire. The rooms were lovely, very comfortable and warm and the area is fabulously quiet so we had a great nights sleep. We had dinner in the restaurant the evening we stayed - the food was...

A fun family evening with a great adult menu and kids menu. The service was great and they dealt with food intolerances well.Good food, lovely venue. I would go again.

We've been here several times before and always enjoyed it but this was the first time for Sunday lunch and it was somewhat disappointing. My son had the roast beef which was nicely rare and our daughter-in-law the vegetarian option and both approved. My wife...

Stayed the night and had dinner and breakfast. Lovely pub in a very picturesque village. Very warm welcome from the landlady on arrival. Our room (Bushell) was perfectly adequate for the night. The bar area was busy but we found a place to sit to...

We stayed for the evening and dined here too. It was everything we expected and more. The staff were all friendly and welcoming and were very accommodating of my partner's dairy allergy. The room (king double - Churchill) was spotless. The food was delicious (grilled...

5 stars isn’t enough for this place! A stunning country venue with amazing rooms including Netflix, Amazon prime etc.. comfy beds, spacious showers and more. The staff are incredible and couldn’t be more helpful and attentive. Then the food….THE best food I’ve ever had and...

The meal did not happen in the end - Important family celebration for table of 8. Filled in the online booking form in good time. Received the standard response - this is not a booking we will be in contact with you shortly. Nothing came....

Stayed here a few times. As usual the manager and team are excellent, nothing is too much trouble. It is also a very pretty pub. Having stayed here a few times the difference this time is the menu. It was always good but, this time...

We live locally but haven’t been for a while to this chocolate box village location. The restaurant has plenty of space, clean and the staff are excellent, very friendly and knowledgeable. We were two couples and all had something different, from fish pie to fish...

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

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.

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.