The Poacher Inn in Hart

Had a throughly good evening at the Poacher Inn on one of their festive food evenings on offer for free. It was to sample their Christmas menu and it was really yummy! There was a tastefully decorated Xmas tree and a really funny ‘resident’ propping up the bar… Steve.

This is our second visit, first for Sunday lunch, and second to try the main menu. Warm welcome from the landlord. Nice basic menu. Food was very good. The Doombar ale was excellent and well kept. Great Aperol spritz. Will be back soon.

Great location! Pity the food was below standard, overcooked tough beef and vegetables. Both the women’s toilets were filthy. Suggest you check the loos before ordering food!

Stayed the night. Lovely comfy bed. Attractive decor. But wouldn't give us cashback for cash only taxi in the morning despite buying drinks from bar. And stair carpet to bedrooms worn and dirty. In morning we were locked in and couldnt find a door to get out and noone to help us.

Excellent ‘cook off’ a the Poacher inn to try out their new menu, followed by a traditional pub quiz. Shout to Pierre for organising a lovely village night out!

Laura made us very welcome and looked after us! She was attentive and friendly. Had a lovely evening, good food and drink! Thank you!

the poacher was an addition to our weekly evening out from Hook and we had an excellant meal. This place is good enough to charge £20 pr head more. The food was better than all thepub/restaurants in the area and we have tried 20of them

Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at The Poacher. Tasty and reasonably priced. Lovely environment and the experience was topped off by meeting the lovely Pierre - so friendly and knowledgeable. Thanks for looking after us so well! Looking forward to returning when we are next in the area. Merci 😀

On driving through Alton we came across the Poachers Inn. So decided to stop for lunch, such a beautiful pub restaurant and hotel, also How good and clean thé pub looks. Best of all how beautiful the food was too. We thoughly enjoyed the lunch. The staff were very polite and nothing was too much trouble. We will be going back in the evening to have dinner. I spoke to the manager who I found very polite and helpful regarding the menu which we said was excellent and well prepared. We will definitely pass on the Poacher Inn to friends being a most enjoyable place to visit and loved the food

Wow £10 January deal, what fabulous value drink and meal! I had vegetarian sausages (3) mash and peas and Chardonnay my husband had fish and chips. Enormous portions, excellent food. Will definitely go back. Lovely ambiance, music and decor. Well worth a visit, cheered up a gloomy January day.

Nipped in for a drink while passing through. This is a place we’ve known for years and has recently changed hands. We are very happy that it appears to be in good hands and we wish the new landlord all the very best

We went as a treat for our grandson who was staying with us. We ordered roast beef for two and a children's burger.When our meals arrived we asked could we have some more gravy. Imagine our surprise whe we were billed extra for two small jugs of gravy. We were also told that we couldn't order more roast potatoes as they were expecting other bookings and didn't have enough for us to order any more! What sort of a pub hasn't got enough supplies. Needless to say we will not be back

We stopped in this pub on our way back from a road trip. We hadn’t booked a table but we’re lucky enough to find table in this pub. It was a very warm day and couldn’t sit in the garden. We finally dined inside the pub. I had schnitzel who was very delicious, also my portion was big. We stayed very satisfied from our supper. Definitely we will visit pub again if we will get around area.

Bad points first, Landlord seems friendly but likes to talk about himself a lot not Interested in you and breakfast was the big disappointment, I dare not ask for a teapot it's a great big mug or nothing, (PG TIPS ) Yuk everything overcooked bacon was streaky which is a pet hate. Rooms so small it's ridiculous and bathroom although small are modern and functional however I nearly killed myself on the slippery floors. No point in mentioning it they are moving soon by all accounts, Landlady much more in tune and professional asking how we slept and beds are comfortable. Food is good and a nice variety not the best quality but it is a pub grub.

Appearances can be deceptive - the kerbside appeal isn't necessarily there - but this little pub is nicely appointed inside and offers a great B&B service. The bar was well stocked; restaurant food was well presented and adapted for GF; bedrooms were comfortable and clean. The full English breakfast, although extra, was superb. There was live music when we were there but all finished at a reasonable hour and it was quiet overnight. In fact, the live music was superb and a real bonus. Highly recommend for an affordable, comfortable stay.

Popped in for the first time to try our new “local”. Fantastic warm welcome from the landlord and great service! Looking forward to returning regularly!

Had a great time staying at the Poacher in. John the owner was incredibly welcoming, the room was comfortable, clean and the food was grand. Will for sure visit again.

Visited in April 2021, so had to sit outside in the lovely garden area. Very welcoming, but the food was simply the best I’ve had. Every item on our plates of roast beef Sunday lunch was cooked superbly and tasted excellent. Price was excellent, too.

What an amazing find 😀 Very homely, comfortable, beautiful pub. Staff were friendly from the moment we arrived outside to when we left, very professional and efficient. All government rules in place and they are carried them out perfectly. Food was delicious 😋 Chips were perfectly cooked (which is hard to find) - fluffy on the inside and crispy on the out. I will certainly be returning often

Wow me and a friend came out and treated ourselves to a meal out before returning to work . Wow wot a amazing meal . Jackie had chicken in stilton and bacon sauce . Absolutely love it . I had steak and onion ciabatta and it was great . And the two lovely young ladies serving were amazing Excellent customer service. Made us both so welcome and so warm and friendly. They are both such an amazing credit to the work force at the pub And a big thank you to the chef for such a amazing meal

The food is fabulous - very tasty and great portions. The staff are very helpful and friendly. We had the Sunday lunch which was amazing and came back the next evening for dinner. I can't rate it highly enough!

Fast becoming a favourite of ours, food is always excellent and the staff are very friendly and efficient. The pub is well decorated and very clean. Very highly recommend this place for the food and the experience!!

We went for lunch, party of 5 ordered off the lunch club and seniors menu 3 courses, great value and delicious food. Very helpful and friendly staff & owner. It was very quiet so do go and give it a try. we will be going back They allow dogs as well so long as you eat in the bar area They have offered for us to leave the car in the car park if we wish to go for a walk before lunch

Went un booked - next time I will book as the place is busy. Great place- the staff brilliant Manager has a great sense of humour. Choice of two roasts with all the trimmings, nice menu with a good selection. Meal was good and they do Senior portions which is nice Good selection of lagers and Ales. We enjoyed and will be back - I highly recommend a visit

Haven’t been here for years, very impressed car park new, staff very pleasant and friendly. Food very enjoyable freshly cooked and well presented will be going back. Pub nicely decorated seating comfortable with some sofa and tables and comfy chairs.

We particularly liked the smaller cooked lunch options and all the members of our group were delighted with their food. Prices were very reasonable as well

Just returned to try this pub , plesently surprised new staff very welcoming, nice new car park (tarmack) Food very good and cheapest for any pub around this area will be going back there very soon

Our first time in The Poacher & we weren't disappointed. We visited just after 8pm on a Thursday & the pub was quiet. Hanna, the barmaid/waitress, was very pleasant & polite. Our meals were freshly cooked but didn't take too long to arrive. They were well presented, very hot & tasty. Will try again when in the area. Once again a shout-out to Hanna for her tip on the Odiham canal walk, many thanks.

Visited here for Sunday lunch.Although service was a little slow,food was well worth the wait 👍Great welcome really nice meal and will certainly return.

Friendly and helpful staff; comfortable, clean and reasonably priced room for overnight stay. Team couldn't have done more to make my trip as comfortable as possible.

The poachers is very well laid out clean tidy set in a nice location. The food on the menu was limited no specials on the boards. Good food served not long to wait. Some other diners shared the restaurant for a Saturday night quite empty .

Visited here three times now and each time the food has been perfect. There’s plenty of gluten free options on the menu and their chips are cooked in a separate fryer too so there’s no cross contamination! There’s also vegetarian options too.

lovely pub in quite a remote area. Clean and spacious, helpful staff. was there for the Innovative & Unique music evening featuring local artists doing original and covers. a very enjoyable atmosphere. will go again!

Enough said! Good with dogs as well, gluten free options and nice selection of drinks! Two couples both with dogs and babies, staff were brilliant and attentive.

Second visit here after a successful first visit last month. This time we opted for mains rather than sandwiches. My 2 year old loved her chicken; they even did mash and gravy instead of chips for her.

I often pop in for a drink and a bite to eat with my husband. The staff are friendly and the food is good value for money. Nice local people and someone always has a chat with you. My husband tells me the beer is good!

Our room was very small, about 12 ft square. The small double bed was lumpy with only one very thin pillow. The kitchen extract fan below our window was running until 2am. The “en-suite” bathroom was about 2’6” wide with a pedestal washbasin so small that you could barely get two hands in it. The washbasin pedestal was so close to the toilet that you could not sit square on the toilet. Access to the stairs leading to the rooms was past the kitchen, along a corridor with grubby food stained carpet. The stale cooking smells was overpowering and even pervaded the bedroom. Definitely not worth £99 per night, even with two breakfasts included. You would be more comfortable at a Premier Inn.

Popped in this evening after having driven past many times over the years.

Popped in for a quick bite to eat with friends and had the pleasure of eating the pea & mint soup......the best I've ever tasted! Lovey atmosphere and wonderful staff including the chef James who came and chatted to us. Where would you get service like that?? Definitely go back again.

We visited the Poacher to hear some local bands at one of their open mic evenings. We arrived in good time and had something to eat; I had a nice chicken and mushroom pie. Many ingredients are locally sourced. The staff were very pleasant and helpful and coped efficiently with our party's rather scattered arrivals. Parking was easy, too.

Thank you again to Nadia and team, for a wonderful meal and warm service. I don't usually leave room for dessert, but I can never resist a crumble - the crumbles are truly to die for, and I'll always be making room for one in the future! Such a special touch with the valentine's (table and restaurant) decor, and the bottle of Prosecco. Wholeheartedly recommend yet again.

We had a family reunion at the Poachers and enjoyed good food and friendly service. The pub is nicely decorated with plenty of parking. Some of us had the meal deal which was excellent value and we all had a nice relaxing lunch. I look forward to my next visit.

We visited last October to check out our soon to be local. Fantastic hearty menu (using produce from their own vegetable garden!), in a comfortable, clean and well-decorated environment. We were served by Nadia herself, and treated to entertainment from a magician (they also run a number of events, such as open mic nights, outdoor music, Christmas market). Keep up the great work - and I look forward to visiting far more often in the near future!

Had the Poacher Burger which was fab. But the chunky chips could, very well be, the finest I have ever tasted. Love the place, very cosy and friendly.

Finally stopped of here and tryed the food .my other half had the tuna sandwich which looked absolutely lovely.i had the special offer which was a double burger which was massive which filled the breakfast and lunch gap in my tummy etc again a very nice range of ales and wines etc

Chose to hold my 50th birthday celebrations @ The Poacher. Had a brilliant nigh. Family and friends all agreed we can not fault the place - great service and food, great ambiance and very friendly staff and locals.

Whilst the wine was good I tried three different bitters, each was awful.

Thank you for a delicious roast, great live music and your lovely team! We will be back!!! The partridge was cooked perfect and the beef was super tender, gravy perfect too!!!

Great welcome, Real Ales (I wasn't driving), veg just as I like it, not soggy. Crunchy outer fluffy inner roast...

Good value lunch. 2 courses £9.95. Freshly cooked and home made. Friendly staff and nicely decorated

Lovely staff behind the bar. Best latte ever. Wanted to eat as loved the menu, sadly didn't have time. But will come back as I hope the food will be just as good. Don't let me down!! :-)

We stayed the night, which was really good. We couldn't fault any of it. The Room was lovely and clean and had everything you wanted. Fresh Towels, Tea, Coffee etc. The Staff are lovely, and nothing is too much trouble. The Food is fantastic, the Evening and the Breakfast. Will definitely stay again. Very well recommended.

I visited here for lunch with friends. The staff were very welcoming and there is plenty of seating available.We chose the 3 course lunch for a set price of £12.95. There was a good selection of choices for the three courses or you could choose to have 2 courses for £9.95.We all enjoyed the 3 courses and we did not wait very long for each course.There is also a main menu to choose from which had a good variety of choice.

We all enjoyed our meals, the setting and service. A lovely place to come for a family lunch. A little cubby house and football goals entertained the kids. Beautifully decorated inside.

My husband and I are here visiting my aunt, who lives very close to the Poacher, and we came here for a family dinner on our first evening in the UK. This was just a lovely experience, from the delicious home made food, to the great service, we both identified this to have been a 10! We are so hoping to get to go there again before we leave. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to have a lovely evening in a nice Hampshire pub.Stephanie

Popped into here for a quick drink one night, and the atmpshere was fantastic.The staff was pleasent and the Pub was not over crowded.

I invited the family down to the poacher after work on a Thursday as had visited before for a quick drink now and again but always wanted to try the food. We had our 4 year old daughter as well as our dog with us and all were welcomed. The food was great and the staff friendly and helpful. Only downside is that my daughter now wants me to build her a play house like the very impressive Tudor style play house they have in the pub garden!!!

A very smart and clean pub n restaurant Loxley food Fantastic country decor with lots to ponder over and explore

It was the first time at the poacher inn And i must say what a fantastic place to eat .The food was out of this world . The staff where very helpfull and frendly Would recomend to any one to go there and see for them self I cant put in to words how good it is there the food the beer every think about this place was top marks all round plenty of garden space for kids and very frendly ..

We popped into this pub for the first time on sunday for a drink and thought lets give the food a try. It was very disappointing the food was over cooked and when we mentioned it nothing was done about it. There is not alot of atmosphere in the pub and the restaurant area was empty. It has the ability to be a good all round pub but is very lacking in something.

Wanted to stop in for a drink for a little while and check the pub out .unfortunately we had eaten already so couldn't try the food haw ever the menu and food look really nice a good range of ales and other drinks available at the bar the pub holds regular entertainment i.e. Quiz and music events check out the pubs web site for more information the pub also has rooms available which from the photos look really nice I'm definitely going to pop back here to try the food at some point

We booked into the Poacher to stay the night and were delighted to see they had a restaurant too. Our accommodation was exceptionally nice and the the meal finished off the day nicely. We would stay and eat here again.

Had heard very positive feedback regarding this establishment and we weren't disappointed. The food was excellent and plenty of it. Nothing was to much trouble and we look forward to returning. Spotlessly clean. Good pub food is hard to find locally these days so this is a good find

a roadside pub doesn't usually fill me with confidence. How refreshing to find such friendly faces, engaged in providing fantastic service and food. I couldn't recommend it more highly. A lovely garden with masses for young children to play on. after ordering my rather veggie lunch, the chef popped out to see if i wanted to try something not on the board he was creating. a beautifully crafted corgette, haloumi and mint fritta with fresh garden salad appeared with a glass of beer to wash the dust away following moving house. i will be going back soon.

3rd time here seems to improve with each visit best croquettes since Tapas in Spain last year Steak was rare as requested.Young staff very attentive without being obtrusive.Will definitely be back.Thanks for a very pleasant evening.

I found it a nice place, staff are very friendly and helpful. The rooms are ver clean and well appointed. There is a good wifi connection that is free to use, essential whilst staying for business purposes. There are tea & coffee facilities provided in the room.

Fell upon this place after getting lost (dodgy satnav) and needing to feed the "are we there yet" brood of children we decided to stop here and have lunch, was friendly warm welcome lovely atmosphere but the food was a let down, I decided to go for the mackerel pate and was so full of bones it was inedible, looking forward to my main course as was still very hungry I had the home made chicken strips, when it arrived I could of cried I looked down at 2 matchbox sized blackened strips as thin as paper and deep fried to an inch of its life served with 3 slices of tomato and leftover garnish from my starter I couldn't eat. All for a bargain price of £9.95 I was left highly disappointed the only substantial thing that I ate was the tomato ketchup condiment to try and soften the wafer chicken so unfortunately will not be getting lost again any time soon was very disappointed.

The Poacher has recently reopened under new management and I have to say the management and staff are brilliant. The menu offers a great selection and is delicious. I noticed they are now offering a bar snacks menu which is great to see. If your looking for a professional, relaxed environment within a local village then the Poacher Inn is definitely somewhere to go. They provide live music and kids entertainment throughout the year. I'll certainly be recommending this venue to my friends.

My daughter and I stayed here for one night in early January and were warmly welcomed by Lottie.We were amazed by the evening meal, the roast garlic is to die for!! Our room was cosy and comfortable with everything we needed for a good night's sleep. The continental breakfast was lovely.We would certainly stay again if we are in the area and will be very happy to recommend to others.

We had lunch here last Sunday, very welcoming front of house lady and lovely food despite the veggies being lukewarm and no horseradish to accompany the Roast BeefIce cream like chewing gum in texture...I wish places without fires would at least light some candles in the hearth to simulate warmth, while the restaurant has been thoughtfully designed, it lacks warmth in temperature ( very draughty) and in design, as in yellow pine ..So much potential...

Called in here on the way home from Hook to Gosport looking for a place to eat. So glad we decided to stop here at the Poachers Inn. We were a group of four adults and it was getting late (19:00), we had not booked. We were greeted by a very friendly host who welcomed us and showed us to a table. The restaurant is very cosy and well decorated. It was a very nice menu and the food arrived quickly. We had a lovely friendly chat with the lady owner. The food was exceptional, very nice indeed. I had the Beef and Game Pie which was jam packed with beautifully cooked meat. The apple crumble pie for desert was great as well. All the meals were good home cooked food.This is a great place if you just want a nice drink in the bar or eat at the family friendly restaurant.

We (2 adults and 2 kids 9 & 13) chose this place to meet up with family over Christmas and had a great experience. Lovely decor, comfortable modern country pub with a very welcoming vibe, great rooms and food. We will definitely be back.

Nicely refurbished, the bar and dining area have been nicely done in a rustic, warm and cosy manner.The welcome is first class and the food selection and quality is superb. Service is attentive but without pressure with a genuine delight in discussing the food and it's preparation. Sunday lunch is a delight and portion sizes are all doable.Local beers and wines feature with popular brands available and 'Mum' makes a wicked Limoncello.Family friendly, Dog friendly(Bar only)Large rear garden, plenty of car parking and themed food nights all week (full menu available too)

We have just had Sunday lunch here - 10 adults & 11 kids - & the team looked after us brilliantly. The kids table was all set up with crayon & activity packs, the pre ordered lunch came promptly & the staff were lovely, helpful & attentive.The newly renovated pub has been very nicely done up & there is a great garden & large play house out the back for over energetic little ones.Overall I highly recommend as a good quality reasonable pub... we will go back!

we have spent many an afternoon here having a spot of lunch going for a pint and a hot drink for me...Food has always been nice...staff are not so friendly which is a shame..i just don't get that welcoming feeling....'hello how are you "small talk but thats what pubs are about...tables are always clean and toilet area is too..I recommend this place for several occasions...nice garden to with play house and bbq in the summer..

£13.00 for a main meal, for very poor quality food and poor service. A complete joke. We waited 15 minutes just for a beer! A great great shame, we live locally and were trying this place for the first time, but never again. Absolutely dreadful. What do you that the consumer for?

We stopped here for curry night on Wednesday, lovely food, good value and great service . The bar has a great atmosphere and we were made to feel at home, we would love this place to be a success.

Newly renovated and looks like being a success. Service was attentive and helpful, if a little 'informal'! Food was simple but good quality - Chicken, Chorizo and Red Pepper pie was delicious. Look forward to returning

I held a birthday party at the weekend and they definately know how to organize a large gathering. There were between 80 - 90 ish people. We had a local magician red hat magic who was awesome too. Everyone enjoyed the food which every age group from 5 - 80 years tried. Definately the venue to hold a party if you have a forthcoming event have a thought about choosing the Poacher to see if they can forefill your needs. A wonderful time was had by all.

Family of 11 for a Sunday lunch was always going to be hard to make everyone happy. However, The Poacher did a fabulous job. The roast beef was probably the best I have had anywhere. Simply delicious. Puddings were good too. The restaurant staff were very friendly and attentive. Atmosphere in the pub was good. Will definitely be back for another meal and would thoroughly recommend.

Disappointing pub food with a limited menu that often has dishes not available. Small portions that are overpriced for the quality provided.

Greeted by a friendly staff member, continental breakfast included in price or a packed lunch. The room is clean, comfortable and all the usual you'd expect from a decent hotel. The food was fabulous.... basically, if your visiting the area , well worth a stay.

Its great to have a local pub again thanks guys for taking on the task! We like the interior changes and of course the amazing stag picture. Love the events you organise hope soon more people realise you are here. We have enjoyed your hospitatilty on many occassions and look forward to many more enjoyable times and not to forget my forthcoming party.Recommend the haddock with skinniny fries yum yum.The bar has a tv not the restuarant re one of the questions asked.

This pub/restaurant has gone through quite a few changes in the last few years but the new owners have taken up the gauntlet and rumour has it they have a invested personally in this venture. The food is excellent and the staff are friendly. They keep a good selection of beers on tap and have event nights regularly. Dogs are welcome in the large bar where you can eat but not in the restaurant area. Garden still in need of updating and could do with more furniture available, especially for the live band events during the summer.

Three of us dined at the Poacher last night (31/8/16) It was the first time we had been in the place since the refurbishment. The staff were friendly and the place had a friendly relaxed feel to it. The food was great, not overly fussy just good tasty dishes. We all had something different and we all gave it the thumbs up. Wine list is reasonably priced and we will definitely be back and also will be telling other people about it too.

Just passing called in for lunch staff very helpful said they did not have a weekend lunch menu so we choose just for a drink sat in garden waitress said chef could provide lunch because it was quiet so we had lunch excellent meal friendly staff nice atmosphere and surroundings

I'm pleased that The Poacher has opened again. The menu is largely similar to and just as good as before. We had great service when we called in for lunch.

Nice refurbishment, good beer garden (could be tempted by the space hoppers after a couple of beers!) and good service - nothing too much trouble, including finding a high chair to use outside. So, why only average....ran out of brown bread as 'more customers than we thought' turned up at 1pm, and the sandwiches, whilst good, in good (white) bread, had processed style chicken etc in them, not hand produced type product.We'll return, it could be a great place!

We were a group of about 8 adults, we had the most gorgeous meal at The Poacher recently, the service was swift and the food was really delicious, most of us had something different and everyone loved what they had.A lovely pub/restaurant with a vegetable garden, so a lot of the fresh produce is very fresh indeed.Newly refurbished and with a fab new owner, it has an exciting feel to it and is definitely worth many a visit for food and ambiance.A great garden, with a BBQ area, so perfect for a families.We will definitely be back

Very pleasant late afternoon shared platter of both meats and grilled halloumi with olives and bread. Kid's meals looked fine. Service outside was lovely, we could keep an eye on small people happily playing in house and with footballs. Looked very pleasant inside too, liked the rugs and the stag picture in particular. Nice quality Pinot Grigio. Will try and go back if in the area again.

Travelled from Belgium and stayed in the Poacher Inn for two days end of July to visit the “Watercress Steamtrain Railway”. The staff was very kind and friendly. The room was very nice. We loved the garden after our excursions. Food was lovely. The interior has the atmosphere of a cosy English pub. We liked it very much. If we’re back in the area we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

My family and I love the Poacher Inn. The pub has been recently refurbished and you can see the time, effort and care put into making the Poacher a friendly place to come to eat or drink.The food is beautiful (fish and chips has been my favourite- with a free glass of prosecco on a Friday night!). They also do other 'themed' nights food wise- steak night, burger night etc.The garden is large with plenty of activities for children- there is a huge Wendy house, swings, a blackboard, swingball, connect 4 and other garden activities which have kept our kids entertained!We have also been shown round the large vegetable patch at the top of the garden where they use the produce for a lot of the dishes on the menu which we've been really impressed by!

Will rant and rave about the amazing steak I had at The Poacher Inn. The most succulent tender steak I've ever tasted. Everything with dish made it even more tasty. Finished with the lemon posset and was really nice especially the shortbread and thyme biscuits accompanying it. Even better the place is dog friendly in the bar! My pooch loves going there - especially the biscuits she gets from the staff

We tried this when it first opened. We were not impressed by the service and most of the food had run out. The food we received was not very nice. We gave them the benefit of the doubt and went back on Saturday 22nd July. The food took ages to arrive - we had been there since 745 and didn't get our main course until 945. None of the staff checked that we were ok and in the end had to go and find someone. One of our party had a burger which had to go back as it was virtually raw & cold - it came back 2 minutes later no different. My food was cold too but by this time I was so hungry I ate it. They took the burger off the bill and gave us some free drinks but the staff were quite disinterested. Quote of the evening from one of the staff "The kitchen are having a bad evening"!!! Suffice to say we will not be going back!

As other reviewers have mentioned the menu is a bit limited, but my sense is that the management have decided to serve dishes they know they will be able to deliver to a very high standard rather than offering a wider choice but at a lower standard.The four of us in my party had steak and all four were cooked exactly as asked; the well-done not at all pink but not tough, the rare appropriately bloody. The desserts were fantastic but very large! My sticky toffee pudding would easily have served two. Perhaps making the portions smaller and reducing the price accordingly should be considered.To summarize, the food was of an above average quality,the service was attentive and friendly, the décor attractive without being over stylized. Overall it was a very good experience. I know The Poacher Inn is under new management and I really hope that they can make a success of it. We need more unpretentious, good quality, non-chain restaurants/pubs like it.

Party of 11 of us stopped off for lunch here. Found the staff very willing to help and had great service. The lunch time menu could be a bit more exciting as it was quite limited. I asked if they did salads and had a lovely salmon salad which wasn't on the menu. Nicely renovated inside. Burgers looked good!

Travelled from manchester and Stayed hear for farnborough airshow 15th 16th,July 16 the rooms were top notch,the food was top grub, lovely big beer garden,and a small allotment where they grow some of there own produce, nadier our lovely host couldn't do enough to make our stay memorable, all staff were very pleasant,wouldn't hesitate to stay hear again when in the area.please stay hear you won't be disapointed.big thank you to all at the poacher inn, from barry lynn mark and aid.

This is the first time that we have eaten at the Poachers since the new owners took over.The new decor is fabulous and the food was excellent. We will definitely be back soon.

My family and I stopped off at this pub/restaurant for a spot of lunch. Lovely friendly stuff. Brilliant garden area. They have an amazing Wendy house and a set of swings kept the children entertained while we could enjoy having a drink. Food was lovely some people may say on the pricey side but look at what you get and how it all came together. I would recommend coming here. It has just been recently refurbished as well.

Having noticed The Poachers had reopened, we decided to investigate and booked for Father's Day. The menu offered a choice between a roast or something from the barbecue. My wife and one son went with burgers, other son had roast pork and I went for a Barnsley chop.The roast was very good and the vegetables perfectly cooked - i have rarely eaten such nice tasting cabbage. The barbecue came with salads - my son opted to have a portion of chips as an extra instead. Again the salads (five) were very fresh and sublime - the tomatoes with garlic were superb.The burgers were freshly made and perfectly seasoned and served juicy. My chop was probably the most disappointing, good flavour but slightly tough. We then had desserts which all passed our test for excellence. The cheeseboard was a really good choice as you could choose the cheeses, all farm cheeses, for your board.A few issues around service - the main courses were a little staggered but a good meal out made better by my free pint for Fathers Day