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Nº 284 in 422 in Winchester

Nº 78 of 108 British in Winchester

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Had a brilliant meal at the running horse with my family! The food was great and I was impressed with the service from Sasha, she really looked after us. Will be returning soon :)

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Tracy C . 2024-11-05

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Had a fantastic time at The Running Horse! Enjoyed a top-notch burger while juggling my energetic son, and Sasha was an absolute pro—effortlessly swerving around us with a smile and making us feel right at home. Great food, great staff, and the perfect spot for a fun, family-friendly meal!

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Trek45168723407 . 2024-10-29

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Came here for Sunday lunch with my grandmother. The roast beef was amazing and the service from Jess was brilliant! Coming again soon…

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Toby P . 2024-10-28

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We stayed here last night and I have to say we were very impressed - upgraded to a super -king room ( bed was sooo comfortable!) Before dinner we had a drink and the lovely Jess made me the best Pornstar Martini - the best I have ever had seriously! We then had their Sunday Roast which was absolutely delicious 😋 and very filling . Our waitress Dasha was just lovely, efficient and friendly. Breakfast this morning ( (Eggs Florentine) was just yummy . Thoroughly recommend this pub for food and for staying there. Thank you all 🙂

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Claudia P . 2024-10-28

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Had a nice visit on Friday to the Running Horse! The food was good, and Sasha made it even better with her attentive service. Her recommendations were great. Highly recommend!

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Oliver A . 2024-10-28

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My son (13) and I visited for a midday lunch and were seated quickly. We ordered fish and chips and the chicken flat bread. Both were good size portion and the flat bread in particular was very tasty. We receive good and quick service and after a couple of puddings we left very satisfied. Thank you

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KJEFF . 2024-08-15

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We had a large family gathering for lunch. Parking was easy and a bonus. Good options were quite good for a Sunday. Service was good. There was ample table space for our group without feeling crammed.

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Charles K . 2024-08-14

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Friendly staff, and yummy food but £17.50 for a side plate sized slovaki salad as a main is utterly ridiculous. Overpriced, price hike is not worth the food.

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Kate S . 2024-08-09

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Lovely pub very polite and helpful staff , had the Sunday roast chose the beef apparently sirloin , I beg to differ being a beef farmer and cook would definitely say topside , under cooked and very grisly , Yorkshire pudding home made very nice , selection of greens almost raw also luke warm , not what I’d expect for the price , hence next Sunday I’ll be booking the Jack Russel , you can’t get away with it guys ,left very disappointed, had it not been my wife treating me , I would have only paid you what I thought it was worth £10

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dan B . 2024-08-05

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Dined with 6 friends and the food was not great. They were busy but understaffed. One of our party’s meal did not arrive so she was refunded. No one particularly enjoyed their food which was pretty bland. We won’t be returning.

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othergrandma . 2024-08-01

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I am rating the Running Horse purely on the accommodation, Needed a room close to an event I was attending along with a friend of mine. The location was perfect, and the price was very good as well. It was very easy to find and the check-in process could not have been easier. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, and they were able to ensure we had a twin room. If I had one gripe, it would be the bed was a little firm for my liking but in terms of value for money this is not a big thing. We did have a drink in the pub, the beer was good and as mentioned the staff were great.

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G1010 . 2024-03-12

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Really nice welcoming pub with friendly staff, we arrived for lunch and were offered a choice of tables suitable for a wheelchair user. There was a good choice of menus available, we opted for the set menu offering either 1,2 or 3 courses a very reasonable price, the choice of all courses were good with something for everyone. We all Chose the whitebait which arrived piping hot and delicious and the mains were also very good chicken snitzel with fries and vegetables it was well cooked and presented the other choices also looked tempting so maybe next time. The desserts didn’t disappoint blackberry and apple crumble with custard and chocolate brownie with ice cream went down well too, the staff were helpful and friendly and the restaurant was clean and tidy and we were glad of the log burners being on. Highly recommended

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louisemA3999GU . 2024-02-27

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I had a really nice meal here. Felt more like a restaurant with their pod like tables. But food was good. Menu was a bit strange with mains and starters in different places. Black pudding scotch egg was good. Tacos too. Truffle chips - good. Squid - less impressive. Needed a few ales on draft. I hope to be back

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HantsJonny . 2024-02-25

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We arranged to camp here after finding the recommendation on britstops. The camping was in their quiet car park. There was a lovely outside heated all year round dry eating area and the pub inside was just absolutely wonderfully designed and decorated like stables, with horse things, jumps and so atmospheric/cosy. The food was absolutely amazing and service was perfect. We will be back.

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980sandyt . 2024-02-20

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Having checked the online websites and menus for various pubs in the area (for a Saturday lunch) we decided to visit this establishment (we'd had good food and service previously) based on what we'd read on said websites. Well, to slightly misquote Pretty Woman....."bad mistake, big, huge" to say the least. The menu advertised was a set priced lunch menu available Monday to Saturday 12pm-5pm. Price was not our main motivation, more what was on offer, which were dishes that weren't available on the "usual" menu. Nice greeting on arrival as always. Shown to a table with menus and drinks order taken. Unfortunately, this is where it all went south....fast. We had only been given the "usual" menus, so asked about the set priced lunchtime deal. "Oh, sorry that's only available Monday to Friday" was the reply. When I pointed out that the website said different, the very nice lady said she would check, and duly returned with the relevant menus....with Monday to Saturday clearly printed across the top. "Sorry about that, my mistake" was the general gist of her explanation. Brilliant, we said, and proceeded to order the dishes that had persuaded us to come here in the first place. All good.....or so we thought! Unbelievably, the very nice lady returned around 5 minutes later to inform us that nothing on the set menu was available so we would have to order from the usual one. Now, as I pointed out earlier, price was not our motivation for choosing to spend our hard earned money here but please please please don't insult my and other customers intelligence by offering something you're clearly not prepared to provide/honour. It's not only wrong and dishonest, it may also go quite some way to explaining why you were half empty on what appeared to be a busy Saturday lunch service at other nearby (Mayfly, Fullerton and White Hart Stockbridge) establishments. To say we were sorely disappointed is perhaps me being too kind.

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michael b . 2024-02-11

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Great food brought to you by friendly efficient staff. The venison scotch eggs, black bean tacos and the mussels were particular highlights. Mini desserts with coffee also a great idea.

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Dee_Povey . 2024-01-31

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The food was mediocre but the service from our server called Sam was second to none, whilst dealing with other customers my partner was having problems finding the W.C. he went out of his way to direct my partner in the right direction,after we had finished and left the premises Sam went out of his way to to makesure we enjoyed our meal

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Kevin R . 2024-01-29

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Absolutely delicious offering a great menu with something for everyone, 2 of us had the steak and ale pie with mash and vegetables and real gravy it which was the best pie I’ve had and the whole meal was yumcious, my other friend had whitebait to start off of the set menu followed by the sausage mash vegetables and onion gravy and no words were needed after he left an empty plate. Although we were full we decided to share a dessert of chocolate brownie and ice cream with 3 spoons we had to restrain ourselves waiting for our turn to have a spoonful, next time might have one each!!! The staff were lovely, welcoming and friendly and already planning our next visit.

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louisemA3999GU . 2024-01-25

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This is definitely a destination pub and takes a little finding. First impressions were good with a nice large car park and welcoming entrance. The pub has a lot of character but with a modern horse themed twist. Given that it was a Saturday evening the venue wasn’t very busy and although we were shown to a table we were also told we could choose anywhere in the area. A drinks order was taken quickly and menus delivered. All seemed good at this stage and the drinks and a bowl of olives were brought to the table. It took a little while for the server to take our food order and it was quite surprising that they didn’t write it down but preferred instead to ‘remember it’. The starters arrived fairly quickly and they were fine. We then waited for the mains…..and waited…..and waited……The staff walked past our table on many occasions and could see we didn’t have our food but said nothing. After 40 mins I asked where our main courses were and a server went to the kitchen to check. She returned and said they were on there way. From where I was sitting I could see into the kitchen prep area and at this point they began to make our food. 10 mins later and it arrived! It was completely obvious that we had been forgotten about although there was an apology it would have been a nice gesture to offer us another drink/coffee etc. The food was fine, nothing special, but at nearly £20 for fish, chips and peas it doesn’t offer good value for money. I also feel that adding 12.5% to the bill as a service charge is underhand, particularly when the service was less than good. There are far better pubs and eateries around Winchester.

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HarryHornet68 . 2024-01-15

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Stopped here for lunch. Amazing value with their 2024 set menu. 3courses and a drink for £20 is a bargain. Schnitzel was fantastic as was the posset.

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RobertM12136 . 2024-01-04

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Loved this restaurant and the decor. The service was good. The food was amazing with great choices available. Plenty of choice for pescatarians too. We would certainly visit again if in the area.

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Hilary E . 2024-01-02

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Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff for breakfast with the family. I grew up in Littleton but haven’t been back in years and this place has certainly been lovingly looked after. Food was good (waffles particularly) and friendly service

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Alexandra1695 . 2023-12-28

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I had visited The Running Horse a good few years ago and it's been extended since I visited. The atmosphere is excellent and the service super. I visited with my daughter for a late Sunday lunch. I'm always wary of ordering Roast Beef unless I'm sure that I'm going to get beef that is still pink and not overcooked. The Roast Beef I had was excellent, tender, extremely tasty and the rest of the meal was good too, including crispy roast potatoes and Yorkshire Pudding. I'd certainly go back.

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annauk44 . 2023-12-21

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Really lovely pub that I stumbled upon when walking the dog. Service was so friendly and coffee and pastry hot and fresh and reasonable prices. Very welcoming to the dog.

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Kelly L . 2023-12-17

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We booked a large double for an overnight break after going to a concert in Winchester. The location is pretty, it has a spacious car park and the hairdryer in the room has a nozzle. But that is about where the positives ended. Boutique is sadly a term being much misused by pub chains trying to make a quick buck without any effort. The rooms are a series of chalets, almost, next to the pub so an outdoor and slightly flimsy vibe to the structure and the door. The bed, two singles pushed together, dipped in the middle and the bedding and pillows weren't comfortable. The bathroom was tiny and looked nothing like the sophisticated black tiled one in the pictures. And the outdoor seating area opposite the entrance to our "room" was lit up very brightly til past 11.30pm despite no one being out there which made it hard to get to sleep. The main reason I've given this a low review though was the variety of basics missed: there was a nespresso machine but no pods supplied after the last guest used them, there was a small toilet roll which ran out but there wasn't any replacement available and the shower gel in the shower was in the bottles fixed to the wall but was almost empty so it wasnt possible to dispense any because of the fixture. We had breakfast included which was OK but annoyingly given the price of the room, a decent coffee eg americano came with a £2 surcharge which was unavoidable as the filter coffee was so luke warm and weak, there wasn't much point to it. Service was friendly but slow so it was a little galling to be charged service charge for the coffee given we hadn't had option of coffee in the room as they'd not bothered to provide any pods. Generally this is a pub that should stick to being a pub as they don't have the basic skills or desire to provide the basic service. A premier Inn or travel lodge would have been much better at two thirds of the price.

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Greekjoy . 2023-12-16

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We were delighted to stay here as a pub stopover in our motorhome. We organised ahead via email and they were very helpful as we had planned this as part of a few days celebrating my 40th birthday including a trip to London. The pub is lovely and the food looked amazing, I particularly liked the wine menu, very good and extensive with some great wines available. We enjoyed a drink in the bar and breakfast the following morning which was delicious, lovely log fires, friendly service and a fresh very well cooked and presented breakfast. Thank you.

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Scott_Kate . 2023-12-05

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We had arranged to go with friends to the Winchester Christmas Market, and booked a one night "stopover" at The Running Horse, in Littleton just outside Winchester, which proved an excellent choice. The accommodation had been updated in 2022, and to a very good standard, and many nice features, and a large shower room. Some of the rooms are located just outside the main building in a very attractive courtyard in bright colours and plenty of lighting, which included heating so that after our dinner we were able to sit outside and enjoy the quiet surroundings. Would not hesitate to recommend, or stay again. Dave and Sandra, Bob and Bev

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davebirdwatcher . 2023-11-20

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This place is a little gem...i wish it was nearer to me. The food is totally amazing , the staff are ever more amazing, very friendly very polite , very fun and very accommodating. I stayed here with my best friend for 2 nights and its such a gorgeous place to stay and dine. Well done team and a huge thank you from Michelle and Lucy x

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michelle c . 2023-11-19

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I gave 5/5 because everything was just perfect. I’ve not visited this pub for a long time but had heard that it was really good so today we went to celebrate a good friends birthday. The pub is really lovely has a 2 good menus. You can choose for 1,2 or 3 courses which had a good choice. Or the main menu. Starters were delicious crispy squid and lightly battered veg with a delicious dip both were really tasty. For mains friends had the cheese and Bacon burger with chips and salad she said it was really nice and the s scampi was also well received and the venison hotpot was a hit bring tender and tasty and chicken schitznel with chips and salad it was really delicious. No desserts were needed as a birthday was produced by the staff who sang happy birthday. It was a lovely afternoon and will def return soon. Highly recommended

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louisemA3999GU . 2023-11-09

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10/10 service is top notch! This was a last minute booking and we were super pleased with our entire stay. 1st class service, the quality of the food, the drinks, the rooms was incredible!! The rooms are super comfortable and well thought. Would highly recommend, we are going to explore all the other venues at some point:-) Karen

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Karen W . 2023-10-08

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Had the pleasure of a three night stay and it was seamless experience. The whole team were amazing and so understanding having our rescue dog with us. Great team work and nothing was too much trouble. Given a nice quiet table for dinner every night and all staff so attentive, hardworking and friendly. Thank you all so much. We will be back.

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Jill C . 2023-09-23

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Two visits in two weeks for lunch at this excellent country pub. I preferred the charm of its interior before its recent expansion but I can well understand why the proprietors undertook the extension. Local meat and produce, very well prepared and cooked by the French chef (at least he sounds French!). We enjoyed baked camembert, truffle beef croquettes, black bean tacos, roast pork, ribeye steak with peppercorn sauce, sticky toffee pudding and chocolate brownie. The Sunday roast is very good. Nice country location just outside Winchester. We use this place as a great break for lunch when travelling to/from London and Bournemouth.

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Andreyevich . 2023-09-17

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This was a wonderful find. Brillaint themed rooms and similalry bar/food area. Our room was accessed externally alongside other similar bedrooms. Stylish decorated and with decent quality tea/coffee and bathroom supplies, it was very comfortable. Food and beer slection was great as was breakfast. A really nice pladc to stay or eat

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22grahamf . 2023-08-31

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Well presented, great food and the service from Yvonne was outstanding. She made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Highly recommened.

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Willz1000 . 2023-08-21

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The title sums it up well. It’s a pub where you just get your knives and forks put at the end of the table but charges experience-led city centre restaurant prices (+12.5% service) for food that is also quite average. Steak is £35. The fish pie at £20 was 80% potato. Switching chips to ones that are on the side menu as having a 20p difference cost £1.75

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Paulanth14 . 2023-08-17

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We met as a family group of 8. We were in the private dining area for 4.5 hours in total! Food and service excellent. They left us to catch up with our family with no hassle, pressure to continually buy drinks or interruptions or anything. Lovely people. See you very soon!

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nickyempson . 2023-07-31

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On entering the room the smell of an “air freshener” hit my nose. Always a bad sign. What was it hiding? I had to unplug it as it was so over-powering. The smell of dog then became apparent! It’s great that they accommodate dogs but it wasn’t pleasant sleeping in a foul smelling room. The facilities were good. Coffee machine and nice toiletries. There was a bottle of water supplied. However it wasn’t sufficient to provide water for the coffee machine and water for drinking overnight (wouldn’t trust the tap water not knowing whether it’s mains or tank!). The bed was very comfortable. Nice touch of chairs outside the room. We did dine in the restaurant. Very expensive. A (large) glass of wine was £12.50. It was nice but not that nice! Needless to say I didn’t have another (not a bad thing!). The fish pie was very disappointing and at £19.50 I would have expected something really tasty. It had a couple of bits of salmon and a few bits of white fish. No smoked haddock or prawns. It was, however, full of loads of really tasteless peas and watery mash. A pea and mash pie. My husband’s smoked haddock risotto however was excellent as was his dessert (tarte tatin).

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Sally S . 2023-07-14

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Had a wonderful Sunday lunch yesterday. Party of 7 including young children (10 and 13). Everyone loved their food - roasts, fish and chips, burgers, and the fish pie was outstanding. All staff were super friendly and attentive. Nothing was to much trouble especially Mat...

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Claire B . 2023-06-12

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Stayed two nights. Delicious breakfasts and evening meal. Nice decor in room with added touches, such as mini table and chairs on patio outside room. Staff were exceptionally attentive, hard-working, polite and helpful, giving good advice re the local area. Loved the quiet village setting...

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Seafordfudge . 2023-05-31

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We went for a Sunday lunch. Food was ok but for £21.00 there wasn't a lot if vegetables. We had to purchase cauliflower cheese and pigs in blankets as extras. I ordered a 175ml of Rose. When we got the bill we had been charged...

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AshantiD . 2023-05-22

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What a great hidden gem this pub is! I went for the first time yesterday having randomly googled pubs between Andover and Winchester and we had a really good roast lunch. The staff were friendly and helpful and the kitchen was particularly understanding when I...

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MrsRB22 . 2023-04-03

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We've been here a few times, the food is average but what is disappointing is that the menu hasn't changed for ages.

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136charlesk . 2023-04-01

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So lucky to live close to this amazing pub. Had an excellent lunch, service was great, food was outstanding. Highly recommended

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Ludgatecircus . 2023-03-25

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What an amazing Sunday lunch. The food was amazing as was the service. Very efficient and great staff. Surprised at some of these reviews as we thought it was great and we are not easily pleased! Please give it a try you won’t be disappointed...

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Roam60454915881 . 2023-03-12

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Very dirty on entry. Had to clear a table of used glasses/plates to sit at and remove food from floor to stop our dog eating it. Very over priced drinks £13.50 for large rose wine.

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Robert m . 2023-02-28

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What a dissapointment - after having an excellent pre Xmas meal here, we decided to invite some family members to Sunday lunch. To be honest - it was very poor value for money. The sausage starter was tasty, but the presentation was frankly pathetic! I...

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Wintonian . 2023-01-16

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Previous visits have been very good but this time the food quality was poor. One of us had the fish pie which was supposed to have a variety of fish and prawns - it was difficult to find any! The staff are good so it's...

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136charlesk . 2022-12-26

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We waited for 1 hour and 40 minutes for main meals, when these arrived they were cold, veg and other items missing from each roast meal and one meal completely different to what was ordered, no serving spoons or extras given when requested - when...

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B3713RAoliviak . 2022-12-11

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The pub has been very tastefully refurbished and offers a warm ambience. Today was my first visit in several years and I was looking forward to enjoying a quality meal in this upmarket country hostel. Sadly, both my main meal and the subsequent response from...

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724gilliant . 2022-11-30

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Nice looking pub in a lovely village north of Winchester. About a 5 min drive from the city. Big car park and very nice toilets. The welcome we had was a bit poor on entering, no real eagerness from the staff to engage. However we...

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976annabelles . 2022-11-22

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If you want a quiet room , don’t stay in the winner’s enclosure. Radiator's boom and clang at 6 am ! Nasty plug in air freshener that I had to remove at night due to asthma. Ask for room 6 . It has a bathtub...

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Caroline J . 2022-11-12

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My husband and I had a wonderful meal on Sunday evening. The service and food was excellent. In particular, we would like to pass on our appreciation of the waitress, Yvonne, who's friendly personality is infectious. She made us feel at home and even arranged...

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joea137 . 2022-11-02

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The running horse has had a lovely refurb and now has lots of booths which create a lovely atmosphere for your group. And the food was clearly all home made, lovely quality and tasted delicious. Great service too

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jamesgage . 2022-11-01

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We had a very nice lunch, enjoying some autumnal sunshine in the recently renovated pub and extended outdoor dining. Good service & food from the lunch menu was tasty and good value.

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rebeccasD5829AW . 2022-10-20

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Whilst the food for our party of 5 was tasty, the terrible service was disappointing. From the moment we arrived, staff lacked attentiveness, with each drink or food order requiring one of our party to walk to find a member of staff. Items of food...

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rachelfW2788LB . 2022-10-16

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Booked a table for 10 and were put on two tables which was not ideal, we were not informed of this beforehand. Food was not brilliant considering the price.

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Jimmy_Tutts . 2022-09-05

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From the get-go the staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. We enjoyed a relaxing lunch of beautifully made sandwiches and a few drinks. We were then shown to our room which was immaculately clean, smelt wonderfully fragrant and was well stocked with variety of coffee...

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Helzibub . 2022-08-31

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Amazing stay at this hotel , fully recommend it. Staff friendly great service , very helpful, polite and couldn’t do enough to make our stay so memorable. The rooms are quirky, very comfortable and private. The restaurant and food is excellent, choice of eating inside...

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357nickym . 2022-08-28

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Food was ok, pricey and the drink were ridicolous especially the wine and soft drinks. Lady behind the bar was the most miserable rudest person I’ve ever come across in a pub environment. Think the new make over whilst impressive is masking over the incompetence...

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Grahamlee1970 . 2022-08-20

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Met my family there for breakfast as havent seen them for a while after finally getting there with road closed we sat down to eat we ordered two full breakfast one without black pudding but it still came with black pudding i odered smashed adcodvo...

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Emma T . 2022-08-14

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Ran out of the Starter, Main and Dessert I ordered! A hat trick of disappointment! Had to ask for drinks menu, staff unattentive and miserable. Two person tables too close together! Spotlights over the tables made it hard for my husband to see and he...

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FJM123 . 2022-07-31

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Lovely pub and area. Great views and fantastic beer gardens. Staff were nice and friendly and attentive to requests. Drinks are very pricey but great range of options (even for no alcohol products) and food was disappointing on a few dishes. Ploughman’s was a disgrace...

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mikeK2734RN . 2022-07-30

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My wife and I visited The Running Horse twice to join in their refurbishing opening. It has been vastly improved with far more seating and large outdoor area. The samples of food we tried were really first class and we look forward to going for...

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ken s . 2022-07-14

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Just visited the refurbished (unfinished ) Running Horse, it’s a shame that the food and menu are the same (if not worse)than before, Menu - underwhelming Quality of food - poor Price - high

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LeeW213 . 2022-07-01

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Nice hotel with a super comfy bed and the shower was AMAZING. Restaurant was nice but we asked for a seat in the restaurant and they put us in the bright lit bar which wasn’t the best. I think they keep the restaurant area for...

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Lissy-mou . 2022-03-22

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Just stayed two nights here with friends. Fabulous place to stay. Rooms, comfortable, clean and cozy. Evening meal delicious, served by friendly staff, in the lovely country pub dining room. Breakfast also great, help yourself to tea/coffee/cereal/fruit/toast etc, cooked breakfast also on offer, full English/eggs...

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lynnjmoran . 2022-03-15

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We had such a lovely time here. We stayed for two nights and had a top quality meal in the pub on the Friday. Breakfast was great too and the staff were friendly and helpful. Our dog was welcomed with lots of fuss and treats....

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U8488QGkarinm . 2022-03-08

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The pub inside looks really nice but that was that.The food and service was poor,the food took a very long time to arrive and was cold when it eventually arrived.The belly pork was so tough it should have come with a steak knife to help...

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carolynw118 . 2022-02-20

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What a great find . A quality pub with great food and service. Friendly staff that go out of their way to help and with a smile. Good quality food tips this place off as a must visit

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hcw130606 . 2022-01-17

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We have visited a few times with my mum and son and the food has always been wonderful - it never disappoints. Staff are great always friendly and helpful . Atmosphere is warm and welcoming which makes it hard to leave !

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752soniac . 2022-01-14

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We stayed overnight. Lovely chalet style room on the ground level . Tastefully done with good quality bedding . We ate in the pub delicious food. We had Pork Belly and Lentil Moussaka. Staff very friendly . Nice outside area for warmer weather.

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Bmoe . 2022-01-03

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I’ve been here before and had excellent food & service, so I had no hesitation in suggesting it as a good place to meet my boss for lunch, who was travelling down from Surrey. The whole experience at The Running Horse is positive, from the...

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DaisyMaeLucas . 2021-12-22

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We have enjoyed meals in a number of the Upham Inns, and this was our first time (with friends) in the Running Horse. It was pretty packed when we arrived, but we were seated and looked after well. However, the food was pretty average, perhaps...

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Andy S . 2021-12-07

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Excellent meal all freshly cooked. Lovely venue. Excellent service too. Staff were very pleasant and looked after us really well. Highly recommend this place .

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OCHREFBL . 2021-12-07

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An excellent meal. Such friendly efficient service in spite of different orders. The roast beef superb. Return as soon as possible

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Chris H . 2021-11-28

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We took our four month old puppy for a nights stay at the Running Horse Inn. We arrived early for our stay and although happy to wait until the advised check in time, staff were more than happy to ensure our room was prepared by...

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suebA6043ZC . 2021-11-20

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Lovely pub with annexe bedrooms . Beautifully appointed rooms have everything you need and brilliant free WiFi . The food was super and the breakfast free if continental ( with awesome pastries ) . Special mention to the staff including Will who made customer service...

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Alpacafluff C . 2021-11-10

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We have stayed here previously and it has always been very good, however on this occasion the accommodation not the best. Certainly not as per the ‘elegant’ room we received, no soft furnishings , no plug in the sink, no bottled water, cheap coffee, no...

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StuJ1980Jul . 2021-09-18

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We’ve just returned from a weekend stay at the Running Horse, and very nice it was too! The manageress deserves big praise. They were short staffed, which resulted in a few very minor issues, but she kept a big smile and was professional and charming,...

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jackie r . 2021-09-13

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We stayed one night - room did not match photos sadly. Dark and a bit drab to be honest. Could not complain about cleanliness but in need for some love, decent lighting and fresh air. One of the complimentary toiletries was empty. Streaming service is...

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Worthingdining . 2021-08-22

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We were staying in a local hotel which had awful food, so found this and booked in. Oh my goodness we found a gem! Right from turning up we were greeted warmly, served impeccably and had the best meal we’ve had since we’ve been allowed...

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Samarsha . 2021-08-13

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Exceptionally friendly staff that went above and beyond to be helpful and make sure that we were happy and felt welcomed. The room was a good size, clean and had everything we needed. Separate rooms alongside the pub, rather than upstairs in the pub, which...

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jenniferkjones . 2021-08-07

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I adored the lunch I had at the Running Horse, the service was amazing and all the other staff was brilliant. However, I had a bit of a problem with the general manager. He was incredibly overbearing and didn’t have much regard for personal space....

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Anonnnnnnnnnn2222233 . 2021-08-06

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Wanted somewhere to stay near or in Winchester, stumbled across this online, thought it looked nice, and pretty, in a little village. Found it really easily and immediately thought I’d made the right choice. Looked inviting and friendly, a d it was. Staff we really...

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pinksnip . 2021-07-10

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Really comfortable room tastefully decorated and well equipped. The serving staff and chef here are outstanding. The waitresses are really friendly, efficient and hardworking. The dinner and breakfast were innovative, high quality and properly tasty. We had burger and filet steak for dinner and poached...

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Dan B . 2021-07-06

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Busy helpful staff Scallops and bacon over salted big time Fish pie excellent Curry nice In nice village

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robertmK1730UZ . 2021-07-01

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We ate at The Running Horse for dinner. The service was very efficient and friendly, but the food was mediocre at best. The calamari tasted heated from frozen and the hummus was odd. The main courses were average at best. Disappointing.

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deborahsO4454ZX . 2021-07-01

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The food is very ordinary. Not a huge amount of choice. Didn’t really think it was great value. Lots of places do specials at lunchtime. I had baked Camembert and bread. Not much choice of wine by the glass. Left feeling slightly disappointed

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hippichicknz . 2021-07-01

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We had a lovely lunch here yesterday, the place was busy obviously being Fathers Day but the staff did a marvellous job looking after us as well as coping with the difficulties caused by Covid. . The food was excellent and served with cheerful smiles...

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TiimH . 2021-06-21

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If you cannot cope do not take bookings - all is does is p.... off everybody there. You will not succeed in business if you cannot manage your business. Fast asleep by the time the meal arrived. Dreadful service. I wrote a review 2 years...

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ianell1961 . 2021-06-20

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Pretty setting but avoid like the plague y’all. This is my review of it… An advert appeared on Facebook, two days before Father’s Day, advising tables were still available to book for Father’s Day. The photos of the food looked amazing as did the menu....

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LizzieHope . 2021-06-20

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Booked in for lunch with Friends forgetting it was Fathers Day I have to say that with staff shortages and Table Service only due to Covid all the staff were fantastic Friendly and all very helpful , Chelsea the Manager said they had over 250...

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Saintswindon . 2021-06-20

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The customer service at this pub is some of the best I have experienced. The staff do everything in their power to ensure the customers get the best service possible. The food I ordered was lovely and the drinks were very nice too. 100% would...

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Relax59056393141 . 2021-06-20

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Stayed for one night on a work trip. Comfortable small room with powerful shower. Bathroom did need a good clean though as there were marks, dust and cobwebs all over. Friendly welcoming staff which accommodated the COVID rules by providing outside seating and breakfast bags...

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tompc257 . 2021-06-15

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Staff were very friendly. Understaffed at breakfast & they ran short of a few of the continental breakfast items on both days we stayed. Breakfast & diner was tasty however (although a tad expensive & the scallops were quite small.) Room was a little disappointing...

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Appraisal . 2021-05-30

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Firstly I would like to say, we wanted to give The Running Horse 4.5 not 4. When you first pull up into the car park you over look a field that have horses in which is in character of the name, then walking toward the...

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eamespaul . 2021-05-30

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Took the fish pie. It was ok,ish but Quiet tasteless, cabbage over cooked and tasteless. Chips were cheap oven chips undercooked. Absolutely rubbish food and an expensive £28.

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harrylandia . 2021-05-29

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We stayed at the running horse for 2 nights, 21/22 may 2021. We were very disappointed with the room. it was on the same level of a premium inn. The price £223 for 2 people for 2 nights included 'breakfast'. The 'breakfast' was left outside...

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chrisnpatsunnylodg . 2021-05-25

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We're regular visitors to the Running Horse over some years. Good points that remain are that the food is still quite tasty and staff were pleasant and helpful. We've eaten here between lockdowns and feel they've gone a bit OTT with clearing surfaces so it...

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Awaytogo . 2021-05-20

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A few months ago me and my husband decided to go back to this loverly little pub which used to be one of our favourite pub lunch spots. It had been a long time since we had been back. The Food was excellent and the...

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421susannahs . 2021-05-11

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