The Pelican in Basingstoke and Deane

Nice pub. Friendly staff. Only popped in for a drink but the food we saw looked nice and smelt really good.

Plenty of wonderful food served and presented well The ideal venue to hold a wake, couldn't fault it

I was in the area for the week and had dinner/lunch here three times. The food is fantastic and the Guinness is top notch - and the staff are also very helpful and friendly!

Had Sunday lunch at the Pelican. Very warm welcome on arrival and lovely friendly service throughout the meal. Food was of a very high standard too and we will certainly be returning.

Visiting family in Tadley so a Sunday lunch for 12 was going to be a challenge which unfortunately the Staff at the pelican struggled to cope with. The place is basic , dated but convenient for our meet up so there was limited expectations. There only food choice was chicken beef or vegetable tart including for children, literally roast dinner or nothing . After a 40 min wait the plates came out in dribs and drabs at least 15 minutes between the first and last meaning some people had nearly finished theirs whilst others were waiting . Whilst placing the plates down the stressed waitress warned of hot plates, when i said mines freezing she said "let me know how you go."then left to continue serving so at the next available opportunity I said my foods really cold can you stick it in the microwave , now herein lies the problem her reply of" why didn't you say something before? " ( which I was actually doing! ) foxed me a bit , I said Im sorry and i know you're on your own and busy but its freezing , anyway she indignantly left to put the food in the microwave . On return the plate arrived back without the centrepiece Yorkshire pudding , when I said there's no Yorkshire? she said no , because I didn't want to put it in the microwave then took the plate away again returning with a tepid microwaved dinner complete with now soggy microwaved yorkshire. The whole issue was unnecessary and the waitresses hostile stressed response was rude and unprofessional. I eat anything, really not fussy but cold food is unacceptable...at best the food was mediocre but the attitude of the waitress hostile and disappointing. We won't be going there again and if there are only two of you it might be fine but sadly ,speak as you find ! I was very disappointed in my experience , and as a meeting point it served a purpose as a restaurant it was on this occasion extremely lacking!

Excellent roast. Excellent service. Will definately be back.

First time going to Pelican for. Sunday Roast absolutely amazing meal, great service. Will define be going again.

Just had a lovely Sunday roast with the family. Looked perfect and tasted as good as it looked.

This was a really nice and friendly local pub with a good range of beers and some great burgers. They have a pub area and a restaurant area and we sat in the latter. The food was excellent.

Brilliant local pub, super good and brilliant staff

Only had a couple of beers but not a bad pub, had a look at the menu for future visits & menu isn’t that exciting.

Stopped for a quick coffee. Nice cosy pub with friendly service. Coffee was very nice

It's ok if you're passing. Not worth a special trip.

Visited the pelican for some lunch with my dad. It was very quiet and peaceful and nicely decorated. The lady at the bar was really friendly and helpful and took our order promptly. The food was excellent, really tasty and good quality and the service was excellent too. Would highly recommend!

Great local pub and great food.

Lovely food but it took a while. Then again, apparently, we ordered the dish that takes the longest (cottage pie with veg and gravy). It was definitely prepared to order and taste delicious and didn't need the extra gravy. Very friendly, courteous, professional. Really enjoyed lunch - Thank you

A proper local pub, good beer, good food, good service, friendly welcome, thanks Amy

lovely pub, great service & food

Very lovely pub with a good selection of drinks and classic pub food. Nothing was too much trouble, and the staff whom I interacted with, very polite and helpful. Definitely will be coming back.

Great family friendly community focused pub.

Worst beer I've ever tasted, ended up tipping 3/4 pint away in the hedge

Overpriced very small portions .will not be returning shame that as lovely little pub

Went for a few drinks and some food with the family. A real pub with great food and lovely big garden. I had an Angus burger which was superb. The cod and chips was also amazing. Really nice ale too. Very friendly service and a nice locals too. Thank you 😀😀😀

We had an amazing Sunday roast yesterday at The Pelican. This lovely country pub has a big garden, decking area & covered outdoor seating. It was taken over by a new tenant Amy in April and Amy is passionate about good home-made food. She was cooking yesterday and so many people were saying it was the best roast they had in years. Food and drinks are very reasonably priced and the pub is open all week, except Mondays. Dogs are welcome in the bar area and outside areas.

Went to the pelican for a bite to eat and few drinks. Food was delicious great beers on tap. Very friendly and helpful staff great experience all round! Would 100% recommend

Best roast I’ve ever had in a pub, and I have v high standards :) Also had lunch & dinner on a weekday and equally as impressed! Everything is homemade which is sadly rare these days. Will definitely be back!

Visited with the family for Sunday lunch, first time since the new management, Food and service and all very good, would recommend.

There is a new publican in here now. Welcome to the village.

Really tasty jacket potato with beef chilli and a lovely side salad. Good portion size.

The Thai food was very good, dining area is a bit run down.

Uhhhh... Despite calling 3 times beforehand to make sure my wife could eat, they assured us that she would be fed a Gluten Free Nut Roast. Upon arrival we were told she was to have some sort of soy loaf roast instead and that the nut roast isnt Gluten Free. Not what we had agreed. This wasn't the first time either, the previous time they let us down for the same reason, so we were apprehensive over visiting but we were there for a birthday. If you have dietary requirement, do not trust these people to get your order right. Shame

Felt at home, friendly local with a great atmosphere.

Tried this pub as had good reviews and wasn't disappointed. Food was really nice, service was very good and prices reasonable. Had the spring rolls to start which were a good size and very tasty, followed by crispy beef with noodles which was delicious. Didn't have room for pudding, maybe next time!

Good food with real local friendliness

We've experienced two different menu's, Sunday roast, exceptional and Thai xmas menu also very good. The loos are dated but clean and clean is more important in my book. Would definitely return.

I went with my mum for a dessert and coffee after my mum's doctors appointment but had a bad encounter with the waiter. He was very abrupt and didn't seem at all welcoming. I asked if it was okay to sit at the empty table. He said it was okay. Then when I asked for the menu he just came to get the order. I told him I wanted the dessert menu he wasn't too happy and told me that he thought we were going to eat a meal. Then finally brought over the banana cake and coffee and told us we only had half an hour when our table wasn't reserved. I was very unhappy paying my money for such a service. My mum didn't deserve all this.

We went for lunch 2 weeks on the trot. The first was a Friday so we took advantage of the 2 x fish & chips for £20 Friday deal. The following week we decided to try out their Thai menu.....absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. Would recommend both 👌 😋 Friendly staff as well.

This is our 2nd visit to the Pelican Inn with two friends, again we found the Thai food excellent, a little wait whilst the meals were prepared and cooked. Service was good with the help from Charlotte the waitress, friendly and helpful.

Excellent lunch at The Pelican for the family. Delicious English or Thai menu choices which suited our gathering. Service was friendly and attentive. Property has a large covered area for seating outside and a play area for children.

Lovely Thai food and food for the kids as well.

Good venue for a lunch with some interesting items on the menu.

First visit to the Pelican and found it to be welcoming, large carpark, large outside eating area and a safe play area for children. Staff friendly and helpful with a good menu for English and Thai food. Will go again.

Met up with some family food was quite nice

We had a large family gathering and as usual the food was excellent. My favourite is the green curry but we've tried most of the menu in our visits, always spot on.

Food took a while to come but totally understand as it was busy Friendly staff Food was great

The food was not very good. The staff were quite good and polite. The food was really slow to come out.

I visited The Pelican today, just me and my 7 year old son. The staff was really friendly and the pub was lovely. Unfortunately I had a bad experience while I was there. Around 4.00pm, I sent my son to go in and get some crisps. I was sat on this table which I have uploaded to this review. I was sat there drinking for around 5 minutes when a man approached me. He came over and said did you know you are sat on the smoking table? You can't eat and drink on this table, you can only smoke there. I was shocked, I said OK I'll go and sit somewhere else. He then said go away because I got funny about his comment. I went and sat somewhere else and looked at all the tables, they all had ash trays on. I also saw everyone smoking at all different tables. His comment didn't really make sense to me and made me feel very awkward. Glad he didn't approach me when my son was with me. Its a shame because I've been to this pub in the past and had a great time.

Nice pub, lovely outside space, lots of tables. Good selection of alcohol and a great menu.

Visited the Pelican for a roast on Sunday- it was a fantastic visit from start to finish. The food was amazing, and the service was also great! We will most definitely be going back, and would highly recommend.

Very good bar staff food great. Could not fault it xxx

Good food taste amazing the chef is unreal , great garden , the pub is located in tadley , its a nice clean place 👌

Excellent food and good service.

I visited The Pelican Pub in Tadley with a friend last week and we had a great time. The pub is located in the heart of Tadley, and it has a very traditional and cozy interior. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, and they were happy to recommend dishes to us based on our taste. We both tried the fish and chips, and it was delicious. The portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. We also enjoyed the atmosphere at The Pelican Pub. It was a great place to relax and chat with friends, and it was also lively enough to enjoy a few drinks and watch the football. Overall, we had a great time at The Pelican Pub, and we would definitely recommend it to others. Here are some of the pros and cons of The Pelican Pub: Pros: Traditional and cozy interior Friendly and welcoming staff Delicious food Generous portions Reasonable prices Lively atmosphere Cons: Can be a bit noisy on weekends Can be busy, so it's best to book a table in advance Overall, I would highly recommend The Pelican Pub to anyone looking for a great place to enjoy a meal with friends or family. Here are some additional details about my experience at The Pelican Pub: We arrived at the pub at around 12:30pm on a Saturday afternoon. The pub was already quite busy, but we were able to find a table without too much trouble. We ordered the fish and chips, which came with a side of mushy peas and tartar sauce. The fish was perfectly cooked and the chips were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The mushy peas were also delicious. We also ordered a pint of lager each. The lager was cold and refreshing. We spent about two hours at the pub. We enjoyed our meal and conversation, and we would definitely recommend The Pelican Pub to others.

Nice pub, great food and reasonably priced. Service was a bit slow and lack of table service but enjoyable experience.

Friendly staff good beer good price

Really nice food, hot and lots a flavour and the kitchen isn't scared of using a bit of spice, I've had a red chicken curry and a chilli con carne and they both had a nice little kick, looking forward to going back.

Friday, fish and chips special. Besides f&c they have an excellent menu with curries and noodle dishes.

Out for lunch with some friends, we all had food from the Thai menu. My chicken with cashew stir-fry was lovely. Everyone else had the Thai green curry that was also very good

Great food and atmosphere. Nice people.

Great pub, lovely atmosphere ans good food.

Wasn't sure on arrival, but good service and good food.

Very friendly pub with great service.

Not really a fan of the current menu (November 2022) but we love the outside facilities - it’s great that the garden is fenced in so kids are safe from the car park and can play while you have a cheeky pint. Also a great place to sit outside in wet weather and watch sport events.

Group of 14 went for food and the table was prebooked. Food was delicious, however all served at different times, some had finished their meal before others had been served

Very good Thai food in a nice little pub, what more could you ask.

We sat outside for a quick lunch - tuna and cheese melt and the double burger - sounds basic but well seasoned, well cooked and really delicious. Served very quickly too. Will pop back again when we’re in the area.

Intimate restaurant with attentive staff and a great menu. Burger was excellent and the Thai food was very tasty.

Nice good atmosphere nice clean friendly pub

10 stars for me... food absolutely stunning! Friendly staff. Great family atmosphere

Amazing menu and great selection of beers. The best pub garden locally

Local pub, lovely Thai spicy meal there tonight (Aug 22).

Poor service, not welcoming. Such a shame on a first ever visit.

Always good food, a nice pint and friendly service! Whenever we nip over to England, we're looking forward to a "Peli" visit! 😀👍

Great little pub. Nice garden. Recommend

I love Thai food. Excellent. Fully recommend. The young lady serving us was also very welcoming and had a little chat with us. Made us feel like we were welcome

We had a wonderful dinner here. Fish and chips, burger, a special and a red curry and all of them were looking good and tasted good. The service is brilliant and we will definitely come back!

Great pub ...good for sports on tv

Wow! Absolutely amazing food! Mixed sharer platter, which included the best prawn toasts I’ve ever tasted, is a must. My partner had sticky beef with noodles which was deliciously, must have been a full size steak in that. I had the red king prawn curry, so so tasty. Where do I start on the chips! My mouth is drooling writing this! How I wished I lived closer!

Food was really good, although the mains arrived at the same time as the starters, so when we got to them they were were cold. Would recommend for a meal!

Beautiful Thai and English food. Great service. Lovely cocktails 🍸on tap . 😍

foods great and staff are really friendly. would definitely recommend to a friend.

An old style bar with friendly helpful staff . Food available. Nice large car park.

Stopped in for lunch and very pleased,thai food was delicious and great area for the kids in the garden

Great traditional pub with a surprisingly good selection of Thai items on the menu. Large garden

Excellent food & friendly staff.

Lovely friendly pub and restaurant.

Good to have my local back to full strength again. Always a good welcome from mine host.

We went to The Pelican for Sunday lunch with family. This is our second visit since moving into the area and both experiences at this pub have been excellent. Food is great, service is fantastic and the garden is lovely, with a nice play area for the kids too. I would thoroughly recommend this pub and will definitely be returning 👍

Good beer and friendly and efficient staff. Will definately revisit.

Lovely thia duck noodles and friendly staff

Local public house doing a great job serving the public people landlord And waiters and waitresses happy to help you

Brilliant food, we had the Thai menu and it was fantastic

Dirty burger was excellent. Staff friendly.

Good beer, great food and friendly staff

Lockdown Thai Takeaway Easy to order, specified a pick up time and it was ready and waiting with very little contact, hand sanitiser by the door. Very tasty meal! Much appreciated change to our current diet. Great work, many thanks

Best pub in Pamber Heath, Good food, good drinks n good people !

Thai Take Away Faultless thai take away, easy to order arrived quickly and the food was so flavoursome. If you haven't tried the food at The Pelican yet.... do it!!!!

We wanted to support a local business during lockdown #2 and had heard good reviews about the Thai food from The Pelican so thought we’d try it. Was NOT disappointed! We ordered the platter and a few mains to share. All were absolutely delicious - beautiful flavours and perfectly cooked. We also loved the recyclable packaging it all came in.Can’t say one negative thing about the take away! Would definitely recommend!

Ordered first takeaway, for delivery, via the app; easy process, text received to advise on way and was delivered piping hot by a lovely member of staff. Food was delicious too!

We had a hour to to wait while our dog had its grooming done. so we went to the pelican, we were impressed with the way the staff were coping with the new track and trace. It was made simple by the staff knowledge of mobile phones, the new nhs app did not recognise their barcode. But this was overcome thanks.