Based on 240 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 240 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 138 in 440 in Basingstoke and Deane
Nº 21 of 73 British in Basingstoke and Deane
Opinions
Service slow. Food was not exactly what we hope for. Not visiting again
Tatiana Green . 2024-05-05
MORE AT Google
Good food, great service at a very reasonable price. Well worth a visit. A friendly local pub with a warm and relaxed atmosphere. As well as being child friendly it is also dog friendly.
Andy Fox-Boudewijn . 2024-04-21
MORE AT Google
A nice and friendly village pub in Woolton Hill area of Newbury. Had a very delicious roast Chicken with all the trimmings. The Yorkshire pudding was really yummy 😋. The apple crumble was nice too. It also serves a variety of curry dishes, and they did look very good, so will definitely give it a try when I'm next there.
Hwee See . 2024-03-20
MORE AT Google
Great night and great service and good beer and quality service 😀
Lewis Forrester . 2024-02-11
MORE AT Google
Great local pub in the heart of the village! Lovely staff. Good atmosphere.
Emily Thompson . 2023-12-18
MORE AT Google
Food part of the pub was empty aside from us! Good food, friendly staff. No pressure to vacate table once food finished.
lauren1354 . 2023-12-13
MORE AT Google
An amazing place and with a name The Rampant Cat 🐈 it's a great place to eat,chill and enjoy the atmosphere and the staff are amazing, we will definitely visit again
Craig Saunderson . 2023-11-28
MORE AT Google
Good food, friendly bar staff, nice conservatory which is where we sat. Garden area was nice, unfortunately didn’t sit outside as was winter. Only lost 1 star due to car park being small
Sarah Underwood . 2023-11-21
MORE AT Google
A pleasant Sunday lunch. No complaints. Will revisit
CMDR XLA . 2023-10-01
MORE AT Google
A great pub very friendly and a lovely beer garden at the back very friendly staff and great service we only stopped for a snack so we had chips and beer . Dog friendly as well.
Clare Gallagher . 2023-09-16
MORE AT Google
Delicious roast! Fresh veg, tender meat and good service. Necessary after a long, rainy, English countryside walk.
Laurel Ellis . 2023-08-27
MORE AT Google
Friendly staff, waited over an hour for food. Food was very tasty.
Mike Stables . 2023-08-13
MORE AT Google
Delicious takeaway roasts very reasonable price
Nick Heaver . 2023-08-06
MORE AT Google
Just the best lunch , all plates clean ….that says it all really piping hot too, staff were brilliant Will definitely be going back Sally x
sallyhumph . 2023-07-17
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Friendly welcome barman, relaxing pub with lovey back garden. Fab weekday evening after work, definitely will be coming back since I only live around the corner.
WillH2027 . 2023-07-12
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Great selection of alcohol, amazing food, lovely big garden and allows dogs
denise widdows . 2023-07-01
MORE AT Google
Food was amazing, staff were so friendly. would definitely recommend. We will be going back again, soon. We both had a roast dinner, my husband had waffle Sundae for dessert,and I had Eton mess.
Barbara White . 2023-06-25
MORE AT Google
Stopped off here for Sunday lunch and was amazed at the service and food. Friendly service and selection, they even filled up our travel bottles with ice and water for us for our 3 hour drive. When we are next down, we are definitely going to stop off here again. Thank you 😊
Christopher Tame . 2023-06-18
MORE AT Google
The food was excellent, and cooked fresh. The price was average and good portions. The one problem was when a member of staff stood outside and their smoke wafted in!
wayne rogers . 2023-05-30
MORE AT Google
Not very welcoming, cold and several meals unavailable
Mary Wyatt . 2023-05-03
MORE AT Google
Lovely pub. Dog friendly with forest walk near by. Delicious roast on a Sunday. Would highly recommend.
Kim Gover . 2023-04-24
MORE AT Google
Lovely friendly pub, which serves great food and holds music events.
Kym Seymour . 2023-04-17
MORE AT Google
Really friendly old pub, great drinking place, must go back to try the grub
Terry Davis . 2023-04-09
MORE AT Google
Just went in for a post-walk pint but friendly service, cosy atmosphere and a good cider.
Alison Simpson . 2023-04-09
MORE AT Google
Found you after a quick Google maps search of the local area for pubs after our son's football match on a Sunday afternoon. We only popped in for a few drinks but what a lovely little pub, very welcoming and a great selection of drinks. Food that was coming out to other tables looked lovely. Looking forward to trying the food when we return for another visit
Wilber81 . 2023-03-21
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Booked a table of 8 this evening, we were early and they got the table ready no problem. Food was absolutely delicious, really impressed. Fabulous service and a lovely local pub vibe. We would love to come back if we're in the area again.
emzidudle . 2023-03-17
MORE AT Google
Awesome pub just like a local should be, great food beer wine and atmosphere, always pop in if in the area looking forward to the next visit...
Alex Jones . 2023-01-12
MORE AT Google
Great atmosphere and staff had a good night and met some nice people
Ian Hanney . 2023-01-01
MORE AT Google
We have just recently moved into the area and have had several meals at the Rampant Cat and keep going back for more. The food is freshly cooked and delicious and the staff are very friendly and can't do enough for you. We look forward to our next visit.
276tanyaf . 2022-12-11
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Friendly and accommodating pub. I hold PTA meetings here regularly.
Stu A . 2022-12-02
MORE AT Google
Brought my wife and Aunt for dinner today. They had the Roast BEEF. Not really roast beef, it was sandwich slices off beef. Unbelievable didn’t want to say anything. I was to busy laughing at the Gaul of serving it. Never seen that before
mark crangle . 2022-10-16
MORE AT Google
Always a pleasure to visit here. Proper country village pub 👍
Mike Hawthorne . 2022-09-25
MORE AT Google
Lovely pub! Very friendly staff. Food is really good. It’s also dog friendly!!
Jason Owen . 2022-09-03
MORE AT Google
Fantastic Sunday lunch, will definitely return!
Gill R . 2022-08-21
MORE AT Google
Did a wonderful Wake for my Father. Excellent finger buffet, with professional and discreet service. Thank you.
Helen Dixon . 2022-08-14
MORE AT Google
Wonderful send off for my Father, just round the corner from his old home, with many happy memories in our lovely, friendly village. Excellent finger buffet, with professional and discreet service. Thank you.
Hymer694 . 2022-08-14
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Fantastic, beautiful proper country pub, really pretty,great outside gardens back and front, really nice pub
Darren Merry . 2022-08-12
MORE AT Google
Pleasant local pub. Excellent traditional Sunday lunch.
Alec Cawley . 2022-07-03
MORE AT Google
We went as a group of six for Sunday lunch, it was one of the best Sunday lunches we have had in a long time. The beef cooked perfect, so tender, plenty of veg . The puddings so different from the norm.The staff were so very friendly and helpful. The pub had such a nice vibe we will definitely be back again.
Patricia Brady . 2022-07-03
MORE AT Google
Lovly Family run rural pub, good size portions.
Michelle Fussell . 2022-06-29
MORE AT Google
Very friendly and accomadating, good food . One slight negative was food did not come all at the same time and the gravy was on the meat, which meant it had started cooling before the last meal served.🤷♂️
shaun Eldridge . 2022-06-19
MORE AT Google
The staff is super friendly and the food is delicious!
Carla . 2022-06-12
MORE AT Google
Fantastic meal and the outside was good for the youngsterd.
christine jenkins . 2022-06-03
MORE AT Google
Mid walk stop. Friendly and welcoming staff, scampi fries and a well kept pint of Landlord. Nice atmosphere and the fire roaring.
Sam Williams . 2021-11-14
MORE AT Google
Great menu good traditional food on offer with great prices too.
meandmyplane . 2021-10-17
MORE AT Google
What a lovelypub, great location for a stop off enroute from the midlands to the new forest. The food was great and the service excellent and very friendly
lindaleighton2000 . 2021-10-16
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Stop off for lunch on our way on holiday. The food was delicious, great menu selection and the staff were lovely. Would definitely recommend!! We are already planning our stop here on the way back!! Atmosphere was nice in a lovely and bright conservatory looking out onto the nice pub garden! Family friendly!!
LeanneMAtkinson . 2021-10-16
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Excellent local pub, with great friendly service and good sized portions. Would highly recommend and it was a definite shame that having lived in Newbury for a while, that I had never before visited!
Ash Sandalls . 2021-09-28
MORE AT Google
Real Ale Skinner's Betty Stogs and really enjoyed the food, I had a Burger apparently crafted in the kitchen , also locals say Curries are Brilliant
Dave Chappell . 2021-07-17
MORE AT Google
Fabulous owners who make you feel like you're a regular, wether it's your first time or the 100th! Good selection of drinks and amazing food! The fajitas are perfect!
Booshka Louu . 2021-06-25
MORE AT Google
We had planned to come here for lunch after a walk at The Chase and weren't disappointed. We were greeted with very friendly staff and went for a garden table. We both chose tuna sandwiches with salad and fries, food was well presented and tasty. If we ever cone back for a walk, we will return. Oh and by the way pub is Dog Friendly
4Peas_11 . 2021-06-13
MORE AT TripAdvisor
It's our local, lots of happy times.
Hermione Sheldon . 2021-05-25
MORE AT Google
Lovely to be able to be back in our local pub with friends. Jaz did a great job looking after us.
karen whitehead . 2021-05-22
MORE AT Google
Really nice little village pub that i stumbled over while working, will have to return when you can sit inside if i'm ever down this way again
Robert Mardell . 2021-04-29
MORE AT Google
Fantastic food great people highly recommend this pub
Nick Heaver . 2021-03-27
MORE AT Google
We had the Indian meal takeaway deal and were so pleased we did. It was a tasty treat during Tier 4 for Covid. The samosas are crispy - fantastic, not the normal floppy things we have had at other places.
nmnop . 2021-01-01
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Great little pub with very friendly staff.
Andrew Watts . 2020-11-05
MORE AT Google
Great food, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere.
Zara Lees . 2020-09-10
MORE AT Google
Good food, Great staff, friendly atmosphere perfect for young familys 😀
Richard Sault . 2020-09-07
MORE AT Google
We stopped off at the Rampant Cat for dinner on our way home from a day out. We called up made a last minute booking on-route and were lucky enough to be seated out in the garden on arrival. The menu choices weren't huge but there was enough on there to please even picky eaters. My husband had the burger and fries which he said was lovely. I opted for the fish, chips and mushy peas and was so glad I did. The fish was amazing, the batter extremely light crispy and not greasy at all. We were informed by the young lady who worked there that it was made to order using Doombar beer straight from the tap. The portion sizes were also very generous and we couldn't manage a dessert. The staff were fantastic, informative and enthusiastic about the food, pub and were genuinely lovely. You can tell it is a family run place and there is a lot of pride and care that goes into making sure customers are happy. We will definitely be making a point of detouring to the Rampant Cat again.
Tara . 2020-08-18
MORE AT Google
Lovely out of the way pub Good Food nice beer
David Abel . 2020-07-25
MORE AT Google
Wonderful Sunday roast, delicious dessert. Extremely friendly, attentive staff. Lovey afternoon with family. Thank you.
Mae Be . 2020-07-19
MORE AT Google
Popped by while housesitting in the area to support businesses. Attracted by the name. Had drinks outside in the car park (not so great view). Social distancing in place. Friendly, good service, good prices, good choice of beer.
Catherine G-C . 2020-07-15
MORE AT Google
Be warned we had two industrial Cladding screws in each of our front tyres (annoyingly of which had only been replaced 2 weeks ago!). Cannot be definite it was the car park but was informed by a friend in the area that the pub is used by a lot of builders on Friday lunchtimes. Of course the pub has no liability for the car park but it would have been nice to receive a response to my first email when advising them. Shall not be visiting again. Food was good but lukewarm, we were the only table of 6 eating and it was not busy, so not sure why this would be.
Alison B . 2020-03-15
MORE AT TripAdvisor
27/02/2020 was my first visit to The Rampant Cat with my husband after a long and lovely day... Arrived just before 6pm. Got a warm welcome from barman Nigel. Cosy pub. Several seating areas. Great menu selection and Special board. Food was FANTASTIC ! Look forward to my next visit.
Theresa Salt . 2020-03-03
MORE AT Google
A lovely homely pub with a great relaxed atmosphere combined with very good food & drink👍
Charlotte Armstrong . 2020-02-29
MORE AT Google
Only popped in for a quick bite to eat,warm welcome from barman Ordered two Scampi with well cooked chips (wife doesn't like soggy ones) and have to say one of the best Scampis in a very long time,crispy,hot and chips done to perfection.1st time visit in a very long time but will be back
Jeff Salt . 2020-02-28
MORE AT Google
Went in December with a friend and my son to the Rampant Cat. In short - local pub - reasonable selection of ales. Beers kept well - food selection ok and reflective of being a local pub. - food quality very acceptable, pricing reasonable - warm fire, comfortable seating In terms of value for money no complaints. The Cat wont win any culinary awards, so if you are looking for `a la Carte` this place might not be what you are looking for IMHO but we had a good night and is a good honest English Pub Well done
julianc112 . 2020-01-08
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Nice atmosphere, great pub for a few.. 4,5,6,7..10
dal singh . 2020-01-04
MORE AT Google
We thoroughly enjoyed a family lunch at the Rampant Cat on Sunday. We had not been to the pub before and were delighted to find a cosy pub with excellent food and such friendly and obliging staff. We all enjoyed our lunch - Granny and Grandpa, Son and Daughter-in-law and two very young children. Thank you for looking after us so well, we will be back.
Sari S . 2019-12-16
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Popped in for lunch and had the baguettes. Was nice and fresh.
Andrew Underwood . 2019-11-09
MORE AT Google
Went over on November 2nd for a drink great staff fantastic night made you feel at home
Richard Hart . 2019-11-03
MORE AT Google
I have never been in such a welcoming place before, the welcome from staff and customers was second to none, it felt better than being at your own local. Beautiful characterful establishment. I can not say enough about thos place amazing totally amazing.
Deborah Little . 2019-11-03
MORE AT Google
Really tasty meal and friendly staff. Bit quiet in the dining room but busy in the bar area. Highly recommend the fajitas - well presented, very generous and delicious.
Annalisa Fitzgerald . 2019-10-13
MORE AT Google
We went off piste to visit this pub because we loved the name. Lovely, quiet village location. It has outdoor seating and serves a good range of pub grub. Staff were friendly and the pub has a lovely old feel to it. Great walks around here too.
Rachel Wilson . 2019-08-21
MORE AT Google
Pleasant evening at the Rampant Cat, beer as usual in good condition.
Gerald Jenner . 2019-07-17
MORE AT Google
Good food and drink and a great atmosphere. Very welcoming team.
David Digby . 2019-07-14
MORE AT Google
Lovely welcome, delicious food. Will definitely be back.
Teresa Day . 2019-06-21
MORE AT Google
Booked a roast dinner for my family of four. Booked for 1pm but got stuck in London and phoned ahead to change booking. The pub is a true local. It was quiet when we arrived and chose to sit in the bar. We were quickly served and well looked after. The roast beef was plentiful, probably the largest serving of beef I have had. Lots of roast potatoes and veg. Beer was good Tribute. A lovely local pub and really should be busier for the price and quality of the roast
M112UYjamesr . 2019-06-12
MORE AT TripAdvisor
It okay easy to get two, have a card park opposite pub , staff very helpful and friendly in there
steven thorn . 2019-06-09
MORE AT Google
Love this cozy inviting pub! Had drinks and crisps as kitchen was closed. Great service, friendly staff.
beckir2017 . 2019-05-07
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Sunday lunch main course roast beef, excellent, desserts very mediocre and waited ages for them.
Maggie Weir . 2019-03-17
MORE AT Google
My wife and I got stranded due to a big dumping of snow. We managed to make it to the carpark outside The Rampant Cat before our car wouldn't go any further. Best thing for us because we got to meet the staff and patrons at this pub. Drinks were served chilled but the hospitality was so warm. Staff and patrons helped to arrange accommodation at a nearby Inn as well as transport us after sharing a few stories and laughs. We are so blessed to have met you. Thank you.
N4053VLstephenp . 2019-02-02
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Very friendly, great quality food and drink. Great overall atmosphere!
ml george . 2018-12-26
MORE AT Google
Lovely meal all cooked to order.lovely cute pub highly recommended.lovely staff and friendly.look out for Emily yes the rampant cat!
Christinegary . 2018-12-23
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Friendly village pub with good food
Pete . 2018-12-20
MORE AT Google
My husband and I stopped in on the off chance they had a table on a Sunday after the Rememberance Day Service in Newbury. It was already booked up but they still had a table in the bar and that was fine with us. The service and staff were friendly and efficient. The food was very tasty and the portions were generous and well presented. We will definitely be back. It's a villiage pub and they don't try and over stretch themselves and that means what they do they do well. There were several families that day so they are clearly family friendly and while I didn't see any dogs I have been told they are dog friendly too with a nice garden. Glad that there is another lovely pub in the area.
Indigo_Dog_11 . 2018-11-12
MORE AT TripAdvisor
We tried The Rampant Cat today as it wasn’t far from A34 ok our journey from the New Forest back to the midlands.From the outside the pub looks like any small other village pub and on the inside it’s clean but looks a little tired.The staff were friendly and helpful but they had no vegetarian option for Sunday lunch, if you wanted a veggie option you needed to book it two days in advance.So my wife was offered a vegetarian risotto that wasn’t on the menu as a substitute.The dining area is in a conservatory part out the back of the pub which again was clean but could do with being updated.Most tables had reserved cards on them so I think the pub gets busy on a Sunday.The food came reasonably quickly, it was presented well and tasted ok. It was nothing fantastic but for a stop off as a one off it was good.For two drinks (one alcoholic), a Sunday dinner and a risotto it came to £26.Its worth nipping in of your driving nearby but I wouldn’t travel a great distance just for their Sunday lunch.
Button1321 . 2018-10-07
MORE AT TripAdvisor
The Rampant Cat has been our local for nearly 22 years and on Thursday we move away from the area. We will very much miss this village pub with all its characters, friendly service and wonderful fish & chips. No food mon-wed but always a cheerful atmosphere with good service. Dog friendly and family friendly but never too many of either...
Debena . 2018-09-26
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Love this little local pub. Food is good and they serve proper beer. Been several times and will definitely return.
Richard White . 2018-09-14
MORE AT Google
Lovely friendly pub, all food freshly cooked to order, always an excellent meal and great service. 5*
Caroline L . 2018-08-17
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Went on a Saturday evening. Although busy, service was first class and food excellent. Great atmosphere reflecting all one would want in a country pub. Prices were on the lower side, they could probably charge more for what they serve. Great experience all round.
rivierajc . 2018-06-14
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Beer woz ok food is good so ive been told. Garden is a few steps down so access for disabled or kids is gonna be a struggle
David Vasey . 2018-05-30
MORE AT Google
I ordered a burger and chips .i told the girl that took my order that I did not want any onion ,onion rings, or coleslaw , because I detest onion ! 30 mins later a burger arrived and the first bite I had I could taste onion . I spent the entire meal picking out all the chopped onion out of the meat! I phoned the manager and he just fobbed me off with sorry ! At £17 + I am not very impressed as I had gone with 2 friends I did not fancy waiting 30 mins for a replacement and eating alone
malclp . 2018-05-26
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Friendly local...great food...beef massaman curry to die for😍
fayeh74 . 2018-05-12
MORE AT Google
Alarm bells should have rang when I called to book for lunch only to be answered by a male who sounded totally uninterested, however I ignored that and assumed they must be busy, how wrong I was! On arrival we were 'greeted' by I believe the same male who turned out to be a youth with absolutely zero charisma. We explained we had booked then an awkward silence followed until he gruffly asked another youth (female) to see what we wanted, her attitude was as bad as his, no offer of drinks and when we asked where we should sit, she shrugged and said 'anywhere', by this time and judging by the lack of atmosphere in a near empty pub we realised we had made a mistake. When we were told that the items we wanted to order were sold out we decided that was it and made our escape. If you're looking for a 'friendly and welcoming' country pub this is NOT it. Note to owner: Send your adolescent staff on a customer service course before you lose any more custom!
kittywitty01 . 2018-04-15
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Tried a few times recently but too often most beers have run out and no sign of landlord to sort out.
mikejohns705 . 2018-04-11
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Visited whilst staying locally , well looked after by bar staff and waitress . Food was lovely , no rushed and service with a smile nd reasonable
Helen L . 2018-04-03
MORE AT TripAdvisor
Lousy food. Didnt even know what a salad dressing was!
Gretta Robertson . 2018-03-25
MORE AT Google
We finally ventured to our local pub, to find it both warm and welcoming. Hearty grub and lovely staff.
Franberks18 . 2018-03-24
MORE AT TripAdvisor
These schedules may not be completely accurate on special days. Please always confirm with the restaurant
Similary restaurants in South East