The Pheasant Inn in Wokingham

Stayed here years ago so new of it The room we had was drab and could have done with a paint job the carpet was dirty the bed i was in was broken and squeaked every time i moved Breakfast in the morning was help yourselves but we had to ask another quest my daughter asked for some toast and we waited to see if they were going ask if we wanted cooked breakfast they did ask if we wanted brown or white toast but not do we want a cooked breakfast When we went to hand keys in no one there so handed to a lady i think she was the cleaner Date of visit May2018

The pork belly was excellent and the sticky toffee pudding was to die for. Professional and friendly service in a relaxing atmosphere with great background music from past eras. Highly recommended

Booked this place to take our lovely 92 year old friend as first time since major renovations. The menu appealed to us all. On arrival, we were informed only the items with * were available! Only 5 items. No vegan options. We left - very disappointing as no mention on the website that menus are reduced.

We had an excellent Sunday Lunch at The pheasant today. Excellent quality meats, generous servings, excellent accompaniments. Staff are friendly and helpful and I would highly recommend you visit. We’ve eaten here in the evening previously and the standard of food and service is consistently high.

Generous portions and delicious food. There is a new chef, so give The Pheasant a try if you haven't been recently.

Appalling service no one to check us in the pub was closed - no one answering emergency number had to book somewhere else. Booking for 3 nights and 2 other bookings for two colleagues Complained to bookings as there was a hold on my card and because I cancelled the other bookings said I would be charged ! Couldn’t risk returning after meetings in London and not being able to gain access. Scaffolding was up and the pub was closed and no one made contact to apologise Glad that I could find somewhere locally for us at such short notice Avoid this place at all costs ! It’s not worth being disappointed!

Amazing Sunday lunch, the best we’ve tasted for a long time, the food is so flavoursome and the the staff there are so friendly

Food here is Great Atmosphere spot on staff brilliant. Nate was excelent and made us feel very comfortable.

Me and my husband had a lovely lunch at Pheasant today. The person who served us was very welcoming and lovely. The food was really nice and fresh. I had the asian salad with chicken , my husband had fish and chips. Absolutely loved the whole experience. Being our local pub, I feel very lucky to be living close such a lovely place. We cannot wait to go back

Nate was a great help over the phone before our trip here, which is a pit stop to Wales. In person he was just as helpful as were all staff and we had a superb meal (the burgers are simply spectacular and the best chicken burger we’ve ever had!) comfortable bed and room and the breakfast is VERY good. You won’t be disappointed staying here. Keep up the good work :)

We came in for a quick pint of beer and a sandwich but ended up having a lovely meal and wine hosted by Ceci. Their pan fried salmon with seaweed and pak choi really hit the mark.

We dropped into The Pheasant quite spontaneously for dinner. We were met at the door by Nate. Friendly, welcoming and couldn’t be anymore helpful. He had a good conversation and people skills. The food was AMAZING! Fantastic flavours, good portion sizes and the cheesecake a delight. The atmosphere, although quite being midweek was lovely with a good choice of music playing. Extremely reasonable pricing. Our son came to join us and the kitchen staff were obliging by whipping up a portion of chips for him! Nate has some great ideas for The Pheasant Inn moving forwards, quiz nights that are becoming more popular, music nights and I thoroughly enjoyed Wine Wednesday!!! We will certainly be back!

Lovely lunch with a great menu and fantastic service from Nate who was really attentive and helpful! Would recommend visiting!

Decent pints and good service from charlie. Cute little pub with good atmosphere and enjoyable quiz.

We are staying at the pheasant bar and restaurant we visited the restaurant had a lovely meal Nate one of the bar staff was so friendly and couldn’t do enough for us . Made us feel very welcome. We had a lovely evening.

Went with my family for Fathers Day. The outside area is really spacious with a play area for the kids. The service was really good. Complements to the chef - the food was FANTASTIC!!

Popped in here for lunch whilst visiting Winnersh - what a find! Very friendly welcome. The menu is very good - and all the sauces etc handmade. I had the fish and chips - beautifully cooked, fried to perfection. Oil was fresh and you could...

Friendy excellent service, decent food, very nice Garden where children can play. Great choice to enjoy a nice family evening ! We will defnitely be coming again :)

Friendly excellent service, with good quality food. I had 'Fish, Chips and Peas and my wife had Salmon. Under new management who rightly praised their chef. Nice pint too, could not have been better.

I have stayed here for overall week now.. The rooms are very good value for money you will not be disappointed. The breakfast is excellent and definitely filling no matter what you order. The staff are exceptional and nothing is too much trouble for making...

I went to stay for a couple of nights with my partner, what can I say, Wow, the customer service is great, the staff there are lovely! And the room is so warm and cosy, everything was clean and the breakfast was outstanding!

Came here on an overnight stay for my birthday and what can I say the hosts gave us a warm welcome, the rooms were nicely decorated and had a lovely selection of toiletries. We had cocktails in the bar which were of a great standard...

We’ve been popping down for drinks with the dog and waiting for the kitchen to open. This weekend we went with the kids for a meal and it was just lovely. There is loads of space in there, so you feel really safe (Covid safe)...

Received a friendly welcome from Neil and his team, and had a fantastic home-made meat feast pizza courtesy of Sabrina. Value for money too with the pizza & pint deal. We look forward to the full restaurant offering from October. I love gin, so I...

Went in for a drink to see what the recent refurbishment was like. It was difficult to see what the target customers were. Decor blank white walls, and dull furniture, bland and completely lacking atmosphere. Pleasant staff but training needed. Extensive pricey drinks list, Only...

We popped up for a quick lunch on a week day. Kids menu had big portions, the chicken Madras was good, the fried mushrooms not so good. Service was very friendly but the pub needs a little revamp on decoration.

The Pheasant is a little deceiving from the outside. It looks okay but actually it’s not. We booked into two rooms. On two floors in the separate Annex next to the pub. The food was promised to be monster size portions! I ordered the chilli...

Been staying here once a month for business for the last year. The room is always clean, tidy and comfortable. What makes this place is the lovely staff, especially Maria and Liam, they always make sure that I’m looked after!

This place looks like it needs a bit of TLC. Clearly there is a good, and friendly drinking clientele, so it feels much more like a pub than a restaurant/ hotel. Rather perturbed to find nobody else ordering food or sat in the dining area...

The landlord was really rude and twice made racist remarks to my friends was clearly stereotypical to my friends as we was wearing tracksuits not a pub id visit again and there dog was growling and very disruptive wouldn't go there if I was you.

Easily accessible off Reading Road, very good parking. The accommodation is a 12-room building adjacent to the pub. Spacious rooms with a very comfy bed and lovely large fluffy towels.The pub itself looked a little tired but we had a friendly welcome, good selection of real ales and good value.The breakfast was very good but it would have been nice if we could have had filter coffee rather than instant and butter for the toast rather than just spread.However, overall we would be happy to stay here again.

Great food being served, by friendly people. A decent selection of cereals and a full English breakfast too.

Stated here years ago so new of it the room we had was drap and could have done with a paint job the carpet was dirty the bed i was in was broken and sqeeked every time I moved breakfast in the morning was help yourself but I had to ask another guest my daughter asked for toast and waited to see if anyone was going ask if we wanted a cooked breakfast but because my daughter asked for toast we were not asked she did ask if we wanted white or brown there was no one to give keys back too so handed to a lady

First time in here Enjoying our drinks on this horrible weather Tuesday evening ( 20:30 ) Not very busy The gentleman behind the bar was fine

The room was average beds okay and tea/coffee facilities were fine. The bathroom is tired and showing signs of mould in the grout, show door leaks too. Think it is very over priced for what is provided.

Unless you support Tottenham, enjoy exceptionally loud music and appreciate foul mouthed language this is not the place for you.

I can't pretend that the Pheasant is the nicest pub I have been to but I cannot complain at all about the food or service at all. We were in a big group of around 20 and we were given a private area with all the chairs and tables set out to accommodate us. We pre-ordered our meals which was easy to do and we had a good variety to choose from. The food came out in good time with only a couple of people having to wait a little longer, however considering we were a very large party in comparison to the size of their kitchen I think they did fantastically. All the meals were freshly cooked and very tasty. Our young waitress was fantastic and whilst I think our large group might have intimidated her she did a fantastic job, speedy service with a lovely smile. The pub also has an outside area where the children can play and with seating for the grownups. The pub has a large carpark which for all of our guests was great. If you are looking for an ultra modern slick bar then this isn't for you but if you are looking for a good local boozer with some lovely food and friendly service the Pheasant is the place for you.

White vans only..... Service priority to regulars. Bar staff focussed on friends not potential customers

They do good food. New management are developing the business and improve comfort for visitors. The pub also has a few lively and friendly locals.

I was recommended the Pheasant as was close to my working contract in Wokingham.

Tal vez porque era un nefasto día antes del pub (recepción) abrió pero el pub, aparcamiento, interiores son todos. A juzgar por lo que vimos en el pub, pedimos ver la habitación antes de comprometernos a pesar de haber reservado en línea por unos días. El alojamiento, los pasillos y las habitaciones) olía como un cuidado de casa. Realmente descontentos decidimos no quedarnos. Para ser justos, la cama parecía limpia, pero la habitación era pequeña, la televisión enana, la calle ruidosa y yo no podía tratar con el olor. Caminamos lejos de nuestra reserva.

Durante su estancia en la zona de noche nos encontramos con este pub. Pedimos la pierna de cordero en la ofertas especiales. El personal era muy amable y servicial. Como era una noche maravillosa nos sentamos en el jardín para comer. Cuando la comida llegó nos sorprendió, muchos vegetales frescos y perfectamente cocinada. El brócoli, judías verdes y coliflor junto con cordero maravillosamente cocinada sobre una cama de puré y en un real vino tinto muy sabroso y salsa de romero. Nos gustó mucho y sin duda volveríamos si en la zona.

Tuve la desgracia de llamar en el faisán durante el fin de semana con miras a que el almuerzo de domingo, el día siguiente. El ruido que viene de uno de los lados del bar era horrible. Podría haber sido en el Royal Marines y utilizada para idioma mal pero esta gente se llevó la palma. Fue sorprendente que dicho idioma en el nivel superior a proseguir. Me avisaron por un número de clientes habituales que este grupo de matones creo que propio del lugar y su comportamiento es una aparición regular. Si este establecimiento quiere atraer a familias que están tristemente equivocados. Yo añadiría que el personal del bar era muy amable y eficiente, pero parecía funcionar siguiendo instrucciones de 'en alta". Lástima

Recientemente me alojé aquí una noche en un viaje de negocios. El personal era muy servicial. Tenía una preciosa casa comida casera y la selección de desayuno en la mañana era enorme! 10 / 10 por el servicio, gracias Debbie y el equipo por su...

Working away from home I found this is a light, friendly pub that serve reasonably priced good quality food. The pub shows live football on TV, has a pool table and serves draught Coors lager which is always nice. For starters I had the prawn cocktail and Lincolnshire sausages with mash for main that came with a selection of vegetables, both courses were really good. Guests were asked how their food was whilst they ate, which is always nice. This pub also accepts payment by card, quite common these days I know but not always an option in some pubs.The only suggestion I would make would be to replace the placemats at the tables, I found them a little odd and not really in keeping with what is a reasonably modern feel pub/restaurant, and perhaps change the red napkins for lighter coloured ones instead but that's just my opinion.I'd definitely go back and would recommend.

As a regular patron of this pub, it is both refreshing and long overdue that the owners have finally upped their game and secured the services of an experienced management team, in Andy and Jackie.For too long, there has been a damaging absence of leadership, as a succession of temporary managers have come and gone. As a consequence, the pub lost its identity and authority, to the detriment of customer service and feel good factor. Until now that is.The new team are highly professional and engaging and cannot do enough to enhance the customer experience. They have recovered that missing identity and are clearly passionate about their profession. The sense of community has returned, with the pub now once again a central hub in Winnersh.Well done The Pheasant Inn for the most astute transfer window signing in years.

This pub is just round the corner, and everytime we visit the staff are welcoming and friendly, dogs are also welcome, which is a great. It's never been too busy, but this makes its a great pub for a chilled drink and chat. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating

Called in while walking in the local area. Was surprised on how busy it was for being where it is. Didn't eat but had couple of drinks. Couple on the table next to us had food and looking at the menu seemed good value and plentiful.

Yesterday I took 6 friends and family for lunch. First part of the drinks order was wrong, we got a half pint of Coke and a pint of bitter which should have been the other way round. We ordered a plate of bread and olives to share as a starter whilst we waited for the mains. Bread arrived reasonably promptly, but after frequent queries to passing waitresses, I asked to speak to the manager, who said that the meals would be coming in 5 minutes and they had wanted to give us time to eat the bread! The mains arrived more than an hour after they were ordered and not a word of apology.My wife and I were regular customers, but will not be going back!

Winnersh is a small place near Reading - i visited Thames Valley Park and this accomodation was booked by company agent. Small, local Pub, and B&B - staff is more than helpful and polite, Debbie and Alex were names i remember - i am not sure but i think its family owned, i felt almost as at home. The Pub is really nice, usually quiet, sometimes local people watch sport (enjoyed the company and beers more than i should), good choice of drinks and traditional English meals.The hotel is separate building, near pub so its very quiet - i was more than surprised with comfort of bed. The best rest i had for i while. Rooms are very clean. There is a train station , and Sainsbury's approx. 5min walk from Pheasant Inn. Winnersh is a nice, quite and clean place.I would definitively recommend this Pub/Hotel even if is not direct target, its more than nice to spend day/night and get excellent meal and sleep on the way somewhere.

Wonderful staff! Polite, helpful and went the extra mile by coming in early in the morning to make sure my breakfast was ready in time for my early departure.

We were taken here by some friends who lived locally. It didn't look promising because the tables were laid out but empty. Still, undaunted we sat down and ordered our Sunday lunch. Basic menu just on Sundays but we were happy with the choice. The meal arrived and we tgouroughly enjoyed it. We only had one small complaint and that was that the carrots were a little undercooked for our tastes. The rest was good, though. I'd be happy to go back again

We had been going around and around looking for a hotel to stay in, we came across this place for dinner and found they also offered accommodation. Staff were all really nice, very welcoming. We had a beautiful tea in the pub (more huge English meals which are too much for us Aussies), dinner was delicious. We went to our room in the building next door and the rooms were beautiful, very spacious, nicely decorated and super clean. Breakfast was served in the pub and it was really nice as well. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We could not fault this place St all.

When previous chef was here food was very good. Since then they have had various others which have tied but not succeeded. We no longer frequent. Pity was one of our favourites.

Well, I like to shop in Sainsbury's and then walk across for a beer. Whatever you want in a pub this has it for me. Good beer selection. Pub food. TVs to show sport, Golf and Tennis and Cricket all on at the same time. A Pool table, couple of fruit machines. Outside areas both front and back with covered area at the back. Locals have been great and brought me a beer. Also newspapers to read available. The place also has rooms I know trades people love to use.

Stayed overnight on Sunday whilst packing and collecting daughter from Uni.Arrived at 7.00 pm, sat at table to be served and was advised no meals after four on Sunday. Couldnt get into Wokingham because street was closed off( Queens birthday street party????) Drove around half hour looking for somewhere to eat. Ended up in Wargrave!!!!!Hotel rooms are clean and well presented. Bed was very firm. Tea and Coffee facilities in room. Staff were helpful. Cannot comment on food other than breakfast was good.

Treated my Wife to a Sunday roast here, they have a new chef since May 2016 so we thought we'd give it a bash. The food was excellent, meat was roasted perfectly, Yorkshire pudding to die for, except... The portions were disappointingly small compared to the usual Sunday roast fare in a pub. The chef did walk round to ask after the food which shows a good level of interest.The pub is dog friendly which always gets an upvote from me. We have eaten here before and the food was average, this before the new chef.The pub itself can be variable, from deserted to Very Jovial.This won't be my local but is good for a visit every so often.

Popped in to this very nice pub. Unfortunately I wont be returning. I was with my young daughter and was very embarrassed by a very rude, unkempt chap propped up at the bar - constantly chatting over everybody's conversation My daughter felt a little uncomfortable.Hopefully if I return he wont be there - food great though and pleasant atmosphere

Went to the Pheasant today and experienced, without doubt, the best Sunday roast ever. It was very obvious the new chef knows what he's doing. There was even a choice of homemade gravy (not bisto granules and hot water)and as for his lemon posset....well Superb.

The Pheasant is a proper pub with a good atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and the service is good. However there is often a very scruffy guy who always sits at the end of the bar, he is very rude, loud and often drunk. The guy has a small child with him who plays in the bar area. This really isn’t the place for a child and its sad to see him growing up in a pub.My advice to the owner of the Pheasant would be to ask this guy to leave, it really spoils the atmosphere and I am sure it deters customers from returning.

I've been staying in the hotel since September, the rooms are quite spacious, with clean comfy beds. The pub next door has a relaxed atmosphere, with excellent food and reasonably priced. The staff a very friendly and polite, especially the lovely Sam. Winnersh is a fairly quiet village, but there is a train station within walking distance.Would recommend.

I stayed on business on Thursday, this is a welcoming pub with a hotel room complex next door.The pub is nice with a good restaurant and beer garden out the back.The staff are very good and the customers are friendly.The main jewel in the crown is the quality of the hotel rooms which are spacious, modern, very clean and quiet.I stay in a hotel every Thursday and I have found this to be one of the very best for my needs. I will definitely stay again when I am in the area next.

Stayed here for a night while visiting friends. Very friendly welcome from the two ladies in the bar who let us know all the room details and when breakfast would be etc.Room itself basic stuff but clean; which is more important than fripperies, and the big bonus was a good supportive mattress. My husband gets back pain if the mattress is no good, this he said was very comfortable.Breakfast was great in the morning, we were asked for what we wanted and it was freshly cooked and very tasty indeed. For the great price this was a great stay, we've stopped at pricier places with a lot less going for them, would definitely stay again!

Very nice pub grub. The menu may be a little limited for some. The food was freshly cooked. Great portion size and excellent value for money. The staff are really nice and they poured a nice pint of doombar.

Drove by saw sign for sunday dinner, popped in, well was worst sunday dinner i've had roast lamb was lamb chump chop, roasts weren't fresh just warmed up, do not go. Could be such a nice place

Parking: on site and plenty of spaces Book in: was at the Bar in the Inn and was quick, payment is required when booking in Room: was a bit tired but clean and functional, the room we had was a triple room which we found fine but they had only left provisions for two so we had to ask for another cup, towel etc. The room was road side but we were not disturbed by the traffic. Breakfast: was cooked by order and was lovely Staff: were friend and polite. The purpose of our stay: we were at the Reading Festival and did not want to camp, we caught the train in which was literally five minute walk away so was very convenient. Would stay again. Pros: clean and comfortable, good breakfast Cons: difficulty picking up wifi

Family Sunday lunch.Waitress was a nice girl, clearly new but tried hard. Our drinks came individually (up to 5 minutes inbetween each drink being delivered to the table).Main meals were was nice and decent portions. The desserts were nice too (however it was clear the New York cheesecake had been bought from over the road at Sainburys- but as a firm favourite of my husbands, he didnt mind)The only 2 areas to work on: 1) The waitress had a few 'festival bracelets' on which we thought was unhygienic when serving food and 2) The man who arrived to stay in the hotel attached to the pub-The woman who greeted him, walked him throughout restaurant and pointed to the building to which he should go to. We thought it would have been better customer service to walk him over to the building and see him to his room as he was clearly uncertain. Drinks over priced but meal prices were normal for a Sunday and portions exceeded expectations. Not sure we would return as it lacked an atmosphere for us but a nice day out all the same.

Poor service, pate had mould on, chilli tasted like spaghetti bolognese, food was not hot, could easily cook better myself with my eyes closed, hands tied whilst being electrocuted.Save your money and go to Wetherspoons for a better quality of food!

Nice pub with BT Sport and Sky Sport. We came to watch the Community Shield match but spent time out the front as the bar area where the TV's are is quite small and there were no seats available. There is a lovely beer garden at the rear and the prices quite reasonable for the area.

Popped in for a drink whilst stopping at the nearby holiday Inn. Fancied a change from the hotel environment & did consider eating there but the prices were the same price as the hotel & kids eat free at the hotel so gave it a miss. Place seemed nice enough, other punters friendly & staff was friendly & very helpful.

We were staying in the adjacent hotel so decided to eat in the restaurant, mistake! Bruschetta was a mass of cherry tomatoes in a curry sauce, very unpleasant. Pate was utterly tasteless. Cottage pie looked ok but turned out to be a chilli mince! We returned it and a while later a proper cottage pie appeared. Mixed grill was tasteless, the chicken looked like it had been boiled and the steak was way overdone. Added to the fact that the "locals" make no effort whatsoever to allow you get to the very cramped bar I would not recommend this "restaurant" to anyone.

From Roast Dinners Around Reading - www.rdrdg.co.ukThis week's roast dinner was chosen by the random number generator. I find this is an excellent approach of running various aspects of my life, particularly where there are plentiful and variable options. For example, when I have too many e-mails at work to answer, I sometimes choose which to answer by random number generator.It means that I don't ignore those really horrid, difficult e-mails - if the random number generator says I have to do it then I do it,I did have a tentative arrangement to go for a roast with a young lady from work so I had a quick look at their website. The website is shocking - it looks like it was made by a 10-year old on meow-meow or whatever the youngsters take now. It was glue in my day. I remember being shown a shocking video at school on glue-sniffing. I hadn't even heard of it as a drug before then. So of course I stole myself some Pritt Stick. Didn't see the fuss though.Anyway, not only was the website shocking but the pictures of the food didn't look appealing. This for example:Perhaps the blur was intentional?Sadly, or perhaps thankfully, my potential accomplice had a hangover less bearable than mine so it was on the train by myself to Winnersh. I was going to overrule the random number generator had she not succumbed to Sunday service.Upon arrival I was instantly struck by the televisions showing some rugby game - ITA vs FRA. I racked my brain to try to work out which teams they were. I assume FRA were Featherstone Rovers, I guess ITA is Ilkley Town but not sure. I don't remember Ilkley Town having a rugby team. They also seemed to have more than 13 men on each team, though this could have been down to the fact that my hangover had not yet arrived. My point being that television and food are not compatible in a dining establishment.The menu which I forgot to photograph was a Mother's Day special. Beef or chicken. Two courses for £12.00 and a free glass of wine for the special lady. I was going to ask if I was wearing a dress, would I get a free glass of wine, but I decided against applying my sense of humour.Not everyone gets my sense of humour. I was in John Lewis the other week, and went up to the vacuum cleaner salesmen and asked if he wanted me to throw the rubbish in my pocket on the floor so he could practice. He aggressively responded "What did you just say?". I was like, "I'm only joking with you.". "No what did you just say to me?".Sometimes I have to keep inside my head what I think is funny. I wish other people wouldn't say everything that comes to their mind either. Especially on a Monday morning.But sometimes though in life you do need to have a sense of humour.Anyway, I ordered the beef and it arrived exactly 9 minutes later, whilst in the middle of reading an article on how gentrification of Washington is not necessarily a bad thing. Hug your hipster was the conclusion.The carrots were cold. I had a few but I didn't finish them. This is the first time on one of these reviews that I have left anything other than bone.The green beans were comparable to eating plastic straws. I had a few but left the rest of them.Given the shocking vegetables, clearly the worst vegetables that I have come across so far, perhaps ever in my life, I was curiously pleased to see that the roast potatoes were actually roasted.About 5 hours beforehand.Yes they were boiling hot and soggy, yet with a crispy outer edge.One assumes the microwave found plenty of water molecules in the potato, and none in the vegetables.Can you guess where this review is heading?The Yorkshire pudding was a filled-in kind of sponge. There was no redeeming feature - the taste was exceptionally bland. Ooh we had a parsnip. Quite tasty but floppy.I left the beef until last and I guess it was the best bit. Which is kind of like saying that the drugs at hospital are the best bit about being stabbed. Not that I have ever been stabbed, though I was threatened a few times growing up in Hull - including the first week at primary school, aged 5.Bad was the beef - as bad as the linguistic quality that begins this paragraph. Far too well-cooked, with plenty of gristle and fat. It was crapo. I did mean to write the word 'crap' but I actually think crapo is more effective in this case, so I have not corrected it. I always think of new ideas for blogs, I think one day I am going to do a blog called "Tapas Or Crapas", but given the shortage of tapas restaurants in the area it would probably need to be a UK-wide blog, or maybe for when I move to London like I have been threatening to do for the last 10 years.And only after I have gone through my Spanish cook-book bought for my birthday by my aforementioned work friend. I have spent more time talking about me than the roast haven't I?I guess I should mention the gravy. It was probably Bisto. Lumpy Bisto.So this was the worst roast dinner I have reviewed. But I really enjoyed it in a "I am really going to enjoy writing about this" kind of way. The whole dining experience actually got even more impressive, as the gentleman on the table next to me returned his starter for having mould on it. I am going to increase the score a fraction just for having the balls to serve mouldy bread. The woman cooking did come over and offer not to charge them for it.I was silently in hysterics. I thought it was absolutely brilliant.Thankfully my mum lives 220 miles away as she would not have been impressed with this "Mother's Day Special". It kind of reminds me of the time my grandma took the family out to this crappy, sorry, crapo chain pub for Christmas Day once and the dinner was atrocious. But it was so crapo that it was funny. My mother told me that I was not allowed to tell my grandma what I thought of it. All of my family were like "oh that was really nice, thanks ever so much", despite leaving half of it on their plates.I told her the truth. Thank you ever so much grandma, but it was awful. Can I cook next time? They actually let me cook the sprouts now.I'm going to give it a 1.2 out of 10. Mainly for the mouldy bread treat and the really attractive young lady behind the bar as the food had absolutely no redeeming features. Inedible Reading where are you?On the way home I popped into the Lyndhurst to watch my friend eat a far better roast dinner - which is on my list to re-review as the chef there seems to be doing wonders, and the original review isn't really applicable now.I'm going to finish this special review with the first (and possibly last) of a new musical feature.I wonder if I can fit it into my next DJ set? Gosh that was a tenuous way to promote.Please don't go, don't gooooooo, I'm begging you to stay. And eat gravay. Don't gooooo owoah owoah. Just don't go. Please don't go. Don't sniff glue. Just don't, owooooooahn't. Just don't go. Or sniff glue.Next Sunday I am going somewhere good.

The pheasant pub has recently changed owners. Gone is the poncey pretentious atmosphere and the italian menu. The pub now has pubgoers fare such as burgers chips and jacket potatoes. For meat eaters there is also steak, and for anyone there is home made cake. There is also a b&b and a beer garden. There is also some tv which on the night I visited was tuned to sport.I am glad its a proper pub again, though I will be giving the sport a miss.

Arrived quite late after a day at the Spa greeted by a lovely young lady who dealt with us promptly.Negative was that we did drive past as the sign is not clearly lit as looks like solar lighting and no sunshine due Room was cluttered with too much furniture but was clean, comfortable and quiet. Bedding should just be white no trimmings. Loose the decorative pillows too Breakfast was in the pub lovely tasty breakfast served by pleasant ladies. Table could have done with being wiped and lots of clutter around with nice touches of fresh flowers but lost amongst the clutter.Probably wouldn't stay again.

This has a reputation as a "white van man" pub.... Nothing evident to challenge that status... Walked past a group of lads smoking weed in the garden then they came in standing on the bar stools as the ONE barmaid/waitress ran around getting them munchies.No greeting to me and my friends and a 10 minute wait for eye contact at the bar.I am told people rave about this place... I won't be going back.

Had not been here for a while. Obviously has had a change of ownership since Roberto. It is now more like the waiting area of a pizza take away. Poor! Needs to improve before I take my family there again.

We went here for lunch today. We were pleased with the overall experience. The food was of good quality. In particular, the pizza and sticky toffee pudding were outstanding. The pub itself is warm and welcoming. The service was excellent. This was our first time but we would not hesitate to come back here or recommend this place.

We enjoyed the meal at our local pub - the food was well presented, good sized portions at a fair price. The service was attentive and friendly. Recommended for locals and those visiting the area!

Brought my son here tonight for a birthday meal . Had been previously on various occasions with friends and had recommended it to him. Tonight we were thoroughly disappointed! The service was dreadful. From ordering our meal , they brought the wrong drinks , the starter came without the balsamic and oil! My sons green veg consisted of potatoes, carrots and green beans! And we waited 30 mins for the desert menu . The waiting staff were pleasant enough, just forgetful!

Having eaten here when Roberto and Luanne were running the pub I thought a pleasant meal was ahead. Starters was mushrooms in garlic think they should rename it garlic with mushrooms!! Pasta for the mains with chicken and pancetta in sauce chicken much reminded me of an eraser of the five eating only one finished their meal. The whole time eating we had to endure the manager at our table on more than one occasion for no particular reason, yes it's nice to be asked if all is ok but once is enough. We asked for the bill which amazingly took 10 whole minutes to produce this was 4 barstaff and the manager unbelievable. Don't think we will be going back anytime soon.

Nice atmosphere Food was average nothing special but cooked ok and edible, prices are a bit high given the overall quality and service and some of the choices were not available even though on the specials board, it's not hard to rub out what you don't have!Service was on the slow side but not terrible.Toilets really let the place down they are typical old school mens pub toilets damp and disgusting

Although we live close by we had never visited the Pheasant Inn before. We arrived and were shown to a table and given menus. Our order was taken promptly and the starters arrived fairly quickly. The food was extremely good and well presented. We both felt very satisfied with the quality and quantity. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. We shall certainly be going back again.

I visited with a couple of friends for a catch up. It is located on the main road with a car park at rear and some spaces at the front including some cycle parking spots.Inside it is a mix of restaurant dining as well as a traditional pub with TV's and outside smoking/seating area.The toilets are worth using as an experience getting to them.Overall quite quirky and fun.

A last minute decision at 8:00pm on a Saturday night to eat out and the thought that most places would be fully booked prompted a call to the Pheasant to see if they had any tables for two available. Having not been there before and being advised that they could fit us in we thought that we had been lucky and duly arrived at 8:30pm. To our surprise there were only two other diners in the restaurant and four rather noisy locals at the bar.Having taken a seat at a table, menus were swiftly produced and upon request a wine list was provided. The wine list was rather limited but a reasonable bottle of Merlot was ordered at £15.00. The food menu is also rather limited for choice, which is not always a bad thing as trying to do too much can also try the ability of the kitchen. The food order was taken of Scallops and Mushrooms with a gorgonzola sauce followed by two mains of Mussels in white wine and cream sauce. The starters were served on cold plates which had reduced the temperature of the scallops down to luke warm by the time they had reached the table and were rather disappointing. By this time the other two diners had left and we were now alone apart from the rowdy crowd by the bar. Another couple arrived just for drinks and they sat in the restaurant area to get away from the bar.The mussels at £16.00 a plate were good but very expensive for what they were. With the waitress having now cleared the table we were then ignored whilst the staff talked amongst themselves, but eventually managed to get their attention and ask for the bill. Having got the bill and being ignored again after a while we went to the bar and paid. Maybe that is what you are expected to do?The meal was very expensive and only average. It is a pub first and a restaurant second and it shows.

A group of 15 of us went here for dinner. The food was good and value for money and the service was great from placing the reservation right through to paying the bill.No complaints and would certainly go back again.Thanks to all of the staff for their help In making this a real occasion.

good value down to earth pub food.Good service and very helpful staff.They looked after family very well.Recommended during your visit

I went there for a businesses lunch had sandwiches not impressed took expensive for a pub. Apart from location and redecoration nothing to recommend

This impromptu outing mid-week was most enjoyable. Nice decor and ambiance and we were made very welcome. The food was great and our dietary requirements were accommodated without fuss. We will definitely go back.

My son and I stayed here for a few days. I found it pleasant and adequate in every way, the rooms were comfortable, the restaurant was decent pub style food. Nothing to complain about in any way.I would go there again, but would I make a special trip no not really.

Rather than getting takeaway pizza for the family we decided to eat in at the Pheasant Inn as we live nearby. The Pizza's were great and had the largest quantity of toppings I have ever seen on a Pizza. We could not finish and the left over's were put in box for us to take home. We have eaten here a number of times and reading the recent reports the quality can be a bit temperamental. We have always had good food and we eat out a lot in Italy so know how passionate the Italians are about food. Come on Roberto and Luana where has this passion gone! I do agree with one of the comments that "Real Ales" is advertised out side and they only had "Doombar" which is OK. I would expect "Ales" to mean more than one commercial branch. There are so many small brewery's around one or two more would be good. Also the decor is a bit pub rather than Italian restaurant. A few table cloths and set places with candles would help.

So after everywhere was fully booked me and my partner were passing by and having previously been recommended and thought it looked nice from the outside we went in and tried it. We got seated straight away (layout was a bit like a school dining room) drinks order taken immediately ... Very timid waited came and took our food order promptly no manners or smile. Food came in 10 mins v impressed but immediate thoughts was pre cooked. Partners beef from roast was tough but was ok. I ordered king prawn asparagus and crab risotto, where do I begin.. Rice was hard, no starchy texture like a risotto should, LOADS of asparagus 3 prawns and NO CRAB. Tried to eat it but after my teeth were full of hard rice and 7/10 mins later when we got asked if food was ok I said not really I complained said I wasn't paying and told my reasons I had no apology and she walked off. 5 mins later returned and just took my plate away. My partner asked for the bill and it came back with the risotto on she said nothing about it being taken off or left on there.. It was still on the bill. When she came to take payment I mentioned it and she said in the most rudest tone of voice you have to pay.. I said I don't have to pay for anything I said my food was awful explained my reasons again. She just replied ' if you don't pay I will call the police'... Absolutely shocking!!! In the end we left the appropriate money and walked out.. All I can say is thankgod we wasn't a old civilised couple being threatened by the police! DO NOT GO

Having read several raving reviews we decided to pop round for dinner. Food is ok pub style but not spectacular. We went on Friday night and there were 5-6 tables @ 8pm. Still a bit buffled how chef is only to replace with fried egg but not poached egg. Staff were friendly.

Ate here with 5 friends. Atmosphere was good, busy no loud music so able to have a good gossip. Food was good but seemed quite expensive, it was well cooked and tasty. Difficult to comment on portions as plates were enormous, ridiculously oversized so made the portions seem quite small, though for the group of girls I was with we had enough, not sure my husband would agree if he had been on the night out.

Stopped here on a whim on out way back from soft play with the kids. Real ale was not well maintained and had bits floating on it. This beer normally does not, suggesting inadequate maintenance on their pipes. They have a limited menu. Ordered the burger, cooked rare. It came with cold chips. Sent it back and it came back with hot chips. Bit into the burger and it was dry and over done. Generally a total let down. I would not recommend and would definitely not go back.

I have been here before and have found the food OK, although the portions are small for the money paid. But this time it was a very disappointing meal with friends. I cannot believe how much I paid for such a poor culinary experience. The food is overpriced anyway, but when it is overpriced and seemingly cooked by someone with minimal cooking skills, it makes for a waste of time and money. I do not think I have ever eaten a more tasteless pasta dish. The sauce was just over cooked tinned tomatoes. I certainly didn't need the spoon I was given and the ravioli filling didn't resemble meat, it looked like refried beans and had a weird smoked bacon taste. I think supermarket ravioli is far superior. My companions chips were awful, tasted liked they had been sitting around a while and then put in the fryer to heat up before serving. I have a feeling the usual chef has left.

I only live round the corner and have never frequented here until the other night when we ended up in here because the George was full. Had a lovely meal. Our party had fish and chips and lasagne. My friend who had the lasagne is a lasagne geek and couldn't recommend it enough. The prices for food and wine were very reasonable. Atmosphere was good and we will be back.

Went here on Sat night, we had the soup with sourdough focaccia, tuna steak with salad and baked cheesecake... All superb! Definitely recommend and we will be going back!

had a meal off there new menu on friday food was excellent and tasted great. roberto the new owner has made this place a little gem with the way he has turned this inn aroundwould well recommend this place for a relaxing time. and good home cooked food. 5stars

The food at Pheasant seems to have been in the process of re-inventing itself recently and we'd thought we'd give it a go. I must say it has the most excellent home cooked Italian food and is reasonably priced. Comfortable atmosphere and our guests were very happy and we felt well cared for. Two of us were vegetarians and one was on a low GI diet. We all found good food to eat.

What fantastic food! Freshly cooked and generous portions. Top marks to Roberto and all the staff who do a great job.