The Three Cups Inn in Test Valley

We had booked, for a night, but an unfortunate injury, we made it into a 2 night stay. Not out first visit to the 3 cups, but our first overnight stay. The location is beautiful with the river running by the beer garden. Sadly no access to the grassed area due to recent appalling amount of rain we had. The pub is busy and full of charm with access to a large welcoming open an excellent choice of Real ales, largers, cider and spirits. The accommodation was delightfully quirky. On the small side, but perfectly formed. Spotless, a very comfortable bed and delightfully styled. Our room was quiet and we both slept well. The breakfast was excellent. Flavourful and generous. As was the evening meals we had. A big thank you to all the hard working staff. We had a great time, and will most definitely return. Well done to everone we came contact with .

Went to York for Christmas as it was going to be a family members last one. My wife and I took our grown children (in university one grad school other undergrad). We went 2 days before Christmas Eve and showed them the town and battle site. After we had a real nice lunch here. The owner teased my family as I was only one having a drink. The resturant atmosphere for Christmas was nice

Great local pub we enjoyed our meal. Staff were lovely - recommend a visit. They have rooms so next time might stay there.

We ate here on two evening when staying elsewhere in Stockbrige as well as popping in for afternoon drinks on one day. A really lovely, friendly pub with an excellent menu well cooked. We very much enjoyed our visits here and really is the only proper pub left in Stockbridge - despite many other posh eateries - the quality of the food here was amazing and service quick and efficient.

I popped in for lunch whilst camping nearby. The staff qre friendly and helpful and it has a traditional pub feel to it. The Cheese Ploughman's was excellent, with Sowerby Cider the perfect partner. An Apple & rhubarb crumble came with a small jug of steaming custard - which was perfect. The table staff were attentive but not intrusive. The prices are reasonable (£13 for the Ploughman's), and you certainly get your money's worth. I would definitely go again.

On our first visit to Stockbridge we didn't have a food plan. I'd heard there were lovely places to eat. We stumbled across the three Cups on a cold day. It looked inviting so we went in. I had the trout main and my teenage son had the venison cottage pie. We were both super impressed with the food, service and location

we have frequented thi inn for the last 2 years. we travel 50 miles to have lunch or dinner. it is excellent. brilliant ambience the locals who use this inn are refined and sociable. the staff and ownerare only to pleased to give good service and be helpful. very dog friendly with a large open garden and consevatory

Staff were lovely and attentive but unfortunately some of the food was letting them down. Child's fish and chips was presented on hot plate and the fish contained several long bones and did not appear cooked therefore did not chance giving this to our two year old granddaughter. On advising two separate staff members they did apologize and spoke to kitchen who said they order filleted fish... They still charged £8.00 for child's meal that she couldn't eat!

We stumbled across this fabulous pub over a wintery lunch time and whilst exploring Stockbridge village. Having not planned to eat out, we were offered a very warm welcome and a great choice of beers and ciders on the pumps. The fire was lit and the pub was busy with locals and visiting diners, so having found ourselves seats right by the fire, we couldn't resist checking out the lunch menu and we are so glad that we did!!! Our choice of a starter and a bar snack were not perhaps conventional ones, but the crispy baby squid was perfectly cooked and served with a beautifully dressed salad. The gourmet chips were a similarly delicious accompaniment that would easily challenge some of the best we have had. Although we were perhaps not dressed as well as we might have been, the service was excellent. Unpretentious, smiley, efficient and attentive. The service extended to our dog who was offered water and a biscuit. Thank you Team Three Cups We'll definitely be back and have already recommended this pub to friends.

We have been here a few times over the last few years and enjoyed it each time. But on principle I would not return. We called in last week on a lunchtime I ordered a green tea the tea pot was stained so badly it had obviously never seen the dishwasher it was black and frankly it was disgusting. I ordered ham and egg and one of the egg yolks was bordering on a cream colour the palest yellow ever and the texture was weird so I couldn’t eat it. Indicating it was probably way out of date. The house coleslaw is usually lovely but it was the bulk standard shop bought stuff on my plate. For the money I was disappointed. I did tell the young man behind the bar. And I did email them in hope of an apology but my email was ignored. Hence my review. Wish I had taken some photos.

We try to visit once a year to visit my cousin. We came here for dinner on Friday night, the pub was very busy, which is good to see. My cousin had pre-booked a table. Staff were very accommodating and food was excellent, trout was cooked perfectly. Thoroughly recommend.

Our third visit in recent months - and it will be our last. Four of us went here for lunch having reserved a table. The place was far from busy but we had to ambush a member of staff to place a food order; a £13.95 chicken caesar salad came with precisely half a hard boiled egg, too much parmesan, too much lettuce and dry bits of chicken breast which could very easily have been bought pre-packed from the Co-op over the road. We had to ask for a wine list, ask for a water refill, ask twice for black pepper, mayo and ketchup, ask for the bill and ask again for a card machine - and as we left, the individual who had provided what was such a poor level of service that we - very unusually - declined to leave a tip didn't even bother acknowledging us as we walked past him, so engrossed was he in his screen. Very disappointing - Stockbridge deserves better.

Delightful garden location and sun trap behind the very busy high street. Very welcoming and staff friendly and helpful. Interesting pub menu with a reasonable choice and fairly priced. Excellent quality food and good sized portions. A most enjoyable experience. Thank you

Lovely garden, great ambiance, friendly and efficient staff but very stingy portion of trout, the latter being wholly inadequate and unacceptable. 5th September 2023 Ulrike

Friendly welcome and prompt table service in the delightful garden. Nice atmosphere and great food which was reasonably priced. Would definitely return here again.

Lovely local pub with a nice indoor and outdoor seating area. Staff were friendly and attentive and were apologetic when explaining to us we had just missed the cut off for food as the kitchen had closed. Cards and board games were provided for all to use near bar which we took advantage of as it was a nice change from my family sitting on our phones. Will definitely be back again soon.

Very tasty traditional pub food. Staff very friendly. Garden beautiful with loads of tables and flowers. Very good value, especially for “posh”Stockbridge.

Just about the worse steak ever. Almost inedible. I did not complain because I did not want to spoil an otherwise nice night out, it’s otherwise a nice pub but please ….DON’T ORDER THE STEAK….

Came for a lovely roast with my family, took around an hour and a half for our food to come and when it came it was fairly cold, would not recommend

We stayed here for 1 night and enjoyed a meal in the restaurant. Our room was a small double and had everything we needed - lots of lovely touches and decor. The staff were all helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious and had excellent choices....

On business nearby, decided to pop in for lunch. I ate here many years ago for a milestone Birthday thought "Why not visit again?" Staff were spot on and friendly. I had already looked at the Menu online (Who doesn't these days?) I had the...

We visited the 3 Cups on 15th June as a spontaneous treat for my husband and 2 of our adult children. We sat out in the beautiful garden in a wonderful relaxed atmosphere. We have visited this restaurant many many times over the years and...

We popped in here as visitors to the town as the menu offered (limited) gluten free options. I ordered a dish which contained chips, but was advised of a risk of cross contamination as the fryer was also used to cook non gf foods. So...

To simply say that the Three Cups is the most ordinary pub in Stockbridge is to do it a huge disservice. It is indeed the most ordinary pub in the village, but I mean that as a positive as every village should have at least...

Charming pub and staff. Great value room looking out over back. Staff had taken a lot of trouble with small welcoming details in the room. Simple but very tasty food in the bar. Excellent breakfast. Exceeded expectations - thanks so much !

Stopped in for lunch and it was excellent. Friendly greeting, cosy interior, and great service. I tried a few of the lite bites and they were all delicious but the homemade scotch egg was particularly excellent. Great pricing too. Highly recommend and i'll be re-visiting.

Lovely family lunch. Two of us had faggots, delicious with kake and creamy mash. Two others had trout, again excellent. One more for chicken burger, delicious, and a generous portion of fries. The gentlemen had Perridge Pale to drink from Cheriton Pots brewery, superb. The...

My family and I booked a table for lunch to celebrate my birthday. The food was delicious and the service was perfect as always, I even got a candle on my desert and everyone sung happy birthday! We live on the far side of York...

Staying at the hotel opposite so just went to eat on a walk in. Fish and chips was decent followed by a deconstructed? Apple Crumble. Not amazing. Staff friendly but the pub was busy with noisy, Weird locals!

Omg barmaid was friendly, informative and helpful. We thought she was landlady, went over and beyond to all customers! Brilliant, will def go back. Lovely warm atmosphere. ❤️

£17 for mediocre burger, £16 for scampi is a joke. Stockbridge is expensive and happy to pay for quality but the three cups no longer hits the mark. Service was poor, asked for a wine list and never arrived, asked sauces, never arrived. Menu limited...

I previously visited the three cups for an evening meal at end of 2019. Menu had been impressive and different - I would class it as classy and very tasty. I therefore arranged to visit when we had family in town last night and I...

On the plus side - beautiful garden with stream running through it and plenty of outdoor seating. Dog friendly indoors and out. The smoked trout starter was very good. However, the service really lets the place down. It was a quiet Monday evening with just...

Considering only four or five tables were occupied, overall service was terrible. When it eventually arrived the food was quite good. Starter of trout pate & horseradish cream at least twice as large as it needed to be but excellent in flavour. My wife &...

Had a wonderful traditional roast chicken dinner, with the biggest Yorkshire puddings I have ever seen. This was followed by Eaton mess. Great value for money.

Booked last minute and had a great stay. Friendly welcome and shown to my room. Given a flask of fresh milk for my in room coffee which was a nice touch. Evening meal in the spacious beer garden was very good as was the local...

first of all the pluses - nice, friendly staff who seem to be pretty rushed. So assume the current staff shortage situation makes service slow and patchy. having asked for a jug of water as we sat down, there was no sign of it. ....

Visited the 3 cups on 10.06.2022 and was instantly greeted with a smile before being shown our table. The service was excellent from the 2 young waitresses who allowed us to take our time before ordering hut they were attentive and happy. The food served...

I recently visited the Three Cups along with some friends for Sunday Lunch. I am a local and really appreciate the lovely pubs that I am very fortunate to be able to visit. The Three cups is stepped in history and has been owed and...

The food was fine for a lunchtime "pub grub meal. Chips made with unpeeled potatoes! Prices are reasonable Beer garden is great for al fresco dining on a Summer's day. The service was not great. Perhaps they were having an off day but we had:...

The hotel is easily found, parking right outside the door with no s=restrictions. Short of staff when arrived so booking in rather tiresome. Limited selection on the menu but it being Friday night the fish and chips I chose was delicious! Comfy room and bed...

Was staying overnight near Stockbridge as was trout fishing the River Test in the morning. Looked at a few reviews for somewhere to eat dinner. Really friendly and great food/ales. Pleasant orangery to dine in. Recommend !

3 of us stayed for one night whilst walking the Test Way. Superb staff with a very warm welcome and the food at both dinner and breakfast was very good albeit a tad pricey. Just watch out for the very low beams, ouch.

Lovely restaurant, excellent food and wine. Good service and friendly staff. Great place to come for a casual lunch either outside in the garden by the river or inside when the weather is inclement. We will certainly visit again

We went for a last minute lunch and were welcomed into the lovely conservatory style dining room. Service was quick and friendly. We ordered drinks and our main course together as time was short, nothing was too much trouble. I had the trout and it...

What has happened to the Three Cups. This used to be a buzzy vibrant pub / restaurant with exceptional staff and service, but today it was almost empty. Sadly, the staff need to buck up their attitude to service – one person in particular has...

I had a thoroughly enjoyable stay at this lovely pub in rural Hampshire. A warm welcome was provided by Lucy, the owner, upon arrival as well helpful directions to a local florist. The bedroom was very comfortable and there were lots of little additional details...

Such a shame! We have been to The Three Cups a number of times over the years and every time our experience of the service has been the same - which has prompted me to write this review. Our most recent visit was for a...

Our 2nd stay at this lovely Inn ....friendly ,lovely immaculate rooms with everything u need ,very cosy . Breakfast on both occasions, good value for money . Staff are so friendly from check in ,breakfast ,evening meal ,drinks in the lovely pub to check out...

Visiting Stockbridge for the first time with a view to investigating the area were pleasantly surprised - no real reason, just liked the ambiance. Parked outside the Three Cups as it was the only space available and went for a walk along the high street....

A favourite place to meet up with friends so we could catch up on news over a leisurely lunch. And after an 18 month gap there was plenty to catch up on. Was the restaurant able to deliver on the food part? Most definitely! Service...

We really fancied a bowl of soup on our way home and stopped in Stockbridge as it is a lovely town. But none of the cafe were serving soup. Most of the pubs are normally fully booked on a Sunday but thought that it was...

As affordable eats in Stockbridge go, this is probably the best. Family friendly, reliable and balances restaurant with old-pub charm. They look after their beer properly as well which really helps.

The pub has a lovely ambience and the staff were very friendly. However.... the service was very slow and the food was over priced. We were looking forward to the harissa cauliflower, it was £15 for the dish, and was tiny. The other 3 guests...

Clearly built in the days when people weren't as tall, this very old Inn has a wonderful atmosphere and lots of old ornaments decorate the shelves/walls, to add to the ambience. We just had a light snack - jacket potato - but it was very...

What an oasis, found Stockbridge itself to be very snobby and so we were so pleasantly surprised to stay a night at The Three Cups. From walking in , the tall blonde young lady, who worked behind the bar, and on reception, and served breakfast,...

The pub has a great garden with a lovely stream running through it. Food is really good and reasonably priced.

Mind your head—low beams aplenty For a pub lunch tables well laid out and despite nooks and crannies well dusted Staff flexible to amend dishes

As my cousin lives in Stockbridge we try and visit at least once a year, we have eaten here many times. We ate on Thursday evening and had an excellent meal, lovely staff.

In Stockbridge fo long weekend...Visited pub for Saturday lunch & drinks...Great garden & setting. Really good food & service. Returned on Sunday evening - Great pub & good atmosphere Would definitely return

After walking from Salisbury, we arrived here and had a cheery welcome, beautiful quaint room, very clean, gorgeous cozy bedding and comfortable bed. Had drinks in the beautiful garden next to the stream and fabulous meal. After good nights sleep, we had an excellent breakfast,...

Good food good service pleasant and clean surroundings. I have returned many times and the standard is always high.

This is a lovely pub with a nice garden - however, service leaves much to be desired. We went for a weekday lunch and it took over an hour for food to be served, despite assurances along the way that it was "almost ready" and we were next. By the time our food arrived, we had to have a rushed meal and were not even presented with an apology or any awareness of the annoyance this caused for us. It may be that we caught them on a bad day, but I certainly won't be returning anytime soon!

We had a wonderful lunch at The Three Cups Inn.Tbh from the outside I wasn’t sure - but we went in and out the back is an enclosed Pergola and a lovely garden. Setting is wonderful. The food was excellent too and my cappuccino was spot on. We will definitely be back.

Popped in during our Test Way walk from Horsebridge to Chilbolton (long walk!) Super quick service, friendly staff and a really good lunch set us up nicely for our afternoon jaunt.

We celebrated my birthday with a meal at this lovely old coaching inn. The surroundings were pleasant, the staff were polite and friendly and the food was delicious. I would not hesitate to recommend The Three Cups.

My partner and I stayed recently for one night, and if I was to rate the evening meal and overnight stay alone, I would give five stars (albeit the photos on social media of the food are slightly different to the real life presentation...)There were some thoughtful touches to the small but cosy bedroom, such as radox bubble bath, jelly beans and maryland-style cookies.I thought the evening staff were wonderfully friendly and personable. Service during the evening was great - in particular James and Sophie were lovely. The flavour of the food was lovely - portion sizes were excellent and the trout risotto was great. The morning was slightly less enjoyable, which is why I am giving four stars (and why I was actually tempted to reduce it to three, however I seem to be plagued far too often with giving people the benefit of the doubt). We didn't have the greatest welcome from one of the members of staff (brown haired lady...?owner) when my partner and I came down for breakfast. When I enquired as to where breakfast was, she looked put upon and said "it's there" as if I should have known where it was. When asked if we wanted coffee or tea, my partner said he would like a cappuccino, and we were told quite abruptly, and in a way that signified we were of great annoyance to her, that "the coffee machine was not yet on" (this was at 9:30am). Ten minutes later we overheard a different member of (much friendlier) staff say apologetically to another table that unfortunately they do not provide flat whites/cappuccinos etc at breakfast. If the former is true - why not, and why respond rudely to guests who would be willing to pay you extra for a cappuccino? If the latter is true - fair enough if you choose not to serve these at breakfast, however it would be good to have a consistent, truthful message, as well as a choice to pay extra to have a cappuccino or other such coffee. Finally, both my partner asked for the full English without mushrooms, and both came with mushrooms. I tend to be quite forgiving of things like this, however I am less so of staff being rude and unwelcoming.

Warm welcome friendly staff sat in the garden on a hot and sunny day, The lunch menu lacked salad and options given the weather until it was suggested a baguette without the baguette genius and delicious!

Visited Stockbridge for a walk around what is a very picturesque village/small town and wanted some drinks so headed into the garden of the Three Cups. A little brook flows past the garden and a family of baby ducks were in residence for some added entertainment. Enjoyed a nice 45 mins before a few dark clouds came over. Service was quick and friendly.

Had booked for Sunday lunch and enquired about a vegetarian meal before was assured they did a nut roast. Service was slow and was told no nut roast , we had a roast without the meat. Good portion Not sure if I would visit again

The staff are what make this beautiful period pub what it is.I have never felt more welcomed in all my years of travelling.The atmosphere is fantastic, with Nicole and Lucy leading from the front.Everything runs on rails and the breakfast is the best I’ve ever eaten, thank you Lucy.The main meals are excellent and the kitchen has a really great team.All of the staff integrate with the guests and every request you have will be dealt with expertly and promptly.Thank you for a wonderful 4 night stay xx

Lovely lunch with two friends we had not seen for a while. Sat by the stream on a beautiful day. Staff were very attentive and very respectful of COVID protocols. Fish and chips were fab and apparently the beef burger was delicious,. Cannot wait to go back. Thank you.

We sat in the garden and were the first sitting out there. Just one couple inside as it was only 12.10 pm so just opened.A waitress took our drinks order and left the food menus. Another couple came into the garden and a waiter took their order and brought their drinks out while we were still waiting for our drinks. As we were chasing up the order with him our young waitress came with the drinks and apologised for the delay. She took our food order.Slowly the garden filled up and we sat and watch in dismay as other food orders were being brought out. Feeling annoyed (and hungry) we decided to just sit and wait. We gave up after a 50 minute wait, and walked away from the pub. Earlier the waitress served the table next to us and one gentleman ask what real ales they had. She listed the lagers. He repeated that he wanted a real ale. She was bemused. My husband chipped in recommending the real ale he was drinking that she had served! Very disappointing service.

We stayed for one evening on a B&B basis. After reading some of the food reviews we decided to have an evening meal which unfortunately I thought only average.Breakfast though was outstanding. Being an old inn rooms are small but have everything required. We had a good nights sleep and overall the place was spotless.I must mention though that some members of staff and clientele were maskless. How uneasy this made us feel when people passed our table on the way to the toilets.This I did mention on paying our bill the following morning. We were told that there hadn’t been any Covid cases and perhaps people were being blaze. Considering the Inn receives a lot of bookings for B&B from different parts of the country perhaps they should ensure that they themselves wear suitable face coverings and clamp down on the clientele who are not wearing face coverings when moving around inside the bar area.Unfortunately we are still in a Pandemic and to stay safe rules must be followed.

Just dropped by for lunch and had the most delicious fish n chips served by Nicole who did it with a smile. Sat in the beautiful garden . Will recommend if you are in the area.

Beautiful sunny day, had lunch at the 3 cups with my Sister. Was served by a young lady who had only just turned 18. She was lovely, friendly, and made our lunch even more memorable. To start the Greek meatballls with Tsatsiki, and Pecorino with Pistashio and honey. The two of the freshest baguettes that my Sister and I had eaten. Freshly Poached trout baguette with creme fraiche and Horseradish cream was an absolute delight. The other baguette was a very tasty Coronation chicken baguette. Washed down with some lovely Pink Fizz. Cracking service, beautiful food and some lovely friendly staff on a beautiful Sunny day. What more could you ask for. Thank you Jean F and Mags M.

We have visited the Three Cups many times prior to Covid and during Covid when it was allowed. Thought we would pop in this evening for a drink and possibly to eat but unfortunately so disappointed with the unhappiness of the staff member who served us....decided better not to stay to eat! Such a shame to finally be allowed out when some staff clearly not happy to be back in work!Very disappointed....

Felt very uneasy having lunch there on 13th May, waiters were NOT wearing masks, (not covid secure) , no hand sanitiser on table, service slow.

All very well organised and spotlessly clean. Tables in the garden under a large marquee with no sides. We actually moved our table out in the sun as it was such a lovely day. Basic menu that hasn't changed since before lockdown but nevertheless nice food, served well. Not much choice but they have done well.

I've always loved this pub! A family run freehouse & Inn with the most idyllic setting and beautiful garden/interior. Lucy has always offered a fantastic environment where anyone is welcome and the food is top quality every time. It should also be noted the The Three Cups is one of the most reasonably priced places in town, certainly the best value for money! I'm already looking forward to my next visit

We visited the day lockdown 2 lifted, unsure what to expect. It's a beautiful cosy pub, the fires and candles were lit. Staff were friendly and welcoming, they helped me navigate the menu to avoid foods I'm allergic to. The meals were excellent, fresh and homemade. Everything was covid secure and felt safe. Really recommend.

My partner and I thought we'd visit Stockbridge and came across this venue. We hadn't booked a table but the friendly staff managed to find us a table which was a lovely little table at the front by the window. I had The Angus topside of beef with roast potatoes and vegetables, which was delicious. My partner had trout. The prices were quite reasonable and we'll definitely be eating here again. Lovely atmosphere too.

A brilliant afternoon spent in this gorgeous pub/restaurant. Great service, fast, friendly and efficient. Made to feel like part of the family fromthe moment we walked in the door. Perfectly decorated to create a real old world homely feel. The patio area and gardens were beautiful with the little stream running through. The whole place maintained to a very high standard. This will be first on my list of places to visit when I return to the area.

Love this place, staff amazing, Nicole took our order and food quick and first class, don’t give it a miss, the best pub in stockbridge...

Haven't eaten here in a while so thought I'd pop in. I luckily got the last table outside during a busy lunch. If eating id definitely book in advance.I was shown to my table with drinks and choose the hake and chips with mushy peas.The fish was the freshest fish ive had in a long time! Very flavoursome and enjoyable.I forgot to drink in between finished it in a bit longer than 60 seconds but not much!!!Will be recommending to family as we haven't eaten here as a family for years+

Decided to stop on our way to Bournemouth and were warmly welcomed in this traditional low ceilinged pub - decided to sit inside though tables available outside too. We had not booked - probably best to do in future as it was busy.We had to wait a bit for food but the excellent waiting staff were aware of this and dealt with the situation brilliantly. My wife and I both had the wild boar sausages(3) and parsley mash and can honestly say it was one of the best ever - well done chef.

Two friends and I stayed at this lovely old world style pub/inn on our cycling trip through the Test Valley Lovely quaint rooms with some nice touches such as a cafeteria and jelly beans (essentials for cyclists )Super friendly staff and great food including superb full English breakfast.Would love to stay again

Having visited all the pubs in Stockbridge over the past few years, the Three Cups is without doubt the best of them all. It has a traditional pub feel within the 15th century building, whilst remaining current modern. The pub feels very homely and like a family owned pub always did - not like some of the chain/brewery pubs can feel.Food is great, many dishes of which are based on seasonal and local food. Great range of beers and wine too. The biggest attraction for us is the lively feel. COVID-19 measures are addressed very well with one-way routes around the place, tables and chairs thoroughly cleaned between sittings and hand sanitiser at various points. Sadly, there’s not a lot you can do when these measures are in place and some people ignore them (as we witnessed).There is a choice of sitting in the main pub, the attached orangery, or the garden which is particularly delightful with a stream running through, complete with trout and ducks.We cannot understand some of the comments on here as service has always been good with attentive and friendly staff. At busy times there is bound to be a bit of a wait on food, particularly with Rishi’s discount in August.If you want a traditional, lively, but modern feeling place for excellent food or drinks - this is the place to come.

Average food, average venue.Three out of six of us had the risotto, we all almost simultaneously looked at each other and had found it bland and a strange consistency.. for £16.00 a head too.. even with the Sunak discount it was not worth it...very noisy and outdoor smokers’ second hand smoke wafting indoors was a delight. 3 or 4 separate servers attended us, and a consistent theme with the reviews on here, no sanitiser on entry or around the premises. Risotto was the only vegetarian option on the menu, so it was like it or lump it.. we didnt like it.

We were four for lunch yesterday. There were one or two splendid features, such as the layout of the restaurant and gardens,and the chips; but this was more than offset by uncomfortable seating, no new potatoes (understocked, since the restaurant was neither full, nor was it late); service that was not only leisurely but a mixture of incompetence and frankly not caring; food, both in quality of ingredients and cooking, that fell short (apart from the brilliant chips!); and above all £122.50 before service and Sunak discount, which is too expensive by some distance when two of us weren't even drinking alcohol. The great thing about the problems of the last few months is that one starts to work out who is really trying and who isn't. The difference always starts and finishes with the people, and the lead must come from the top.

One of the first places to go post lock down. Was so refreshing. Limited and sensible rules. No screens, tape, masked staff etc. Felt pretty much normal which is what we wanted. We will definitley go back as pubs managing it all this way deserve to be supported.

Late on Monday morning I telephoned to ask whether there was room for my wife and myself to eat and drink at the pub at lunchtime. Yes, there is plenty of room in the beer garden, I was told. When we arrived there was no table available, and the bar staff denied having said there were tables available. Some people were leaving because of the long wait to be served. There are many other pubs in Stockbridge. Visit those instead.

Terrible visit today Our starters took 45 minutes to arrive. Our mains almost 90 minutes. All whilst sat outside in the blistering heat. Yes we asked for drinks so we didn't keel over but twice someone forgot. Then the chips with the mains were forgot. I was given full fat coke when I asked for diet (I'm on a diet and pre diabetic so this is important to me) so couldn't drink it. I complained and was told we could have the drinks for free and a complimentary dessert. My husband and daughter had dessert for this reason and guess what, we were charged for them. This is our usually our favourite local restaurant, we go two or three times a year. I love to support local but we've agreed, as a family, we don't think we'll be returning. In future, if you're busy, tell the customer. I wouldn't have minded as long as we had a cold water to hand. Maybe put a jug of water on each table so people aren't dehydrating?

Great meal at the there cups this afternoon, food was amazing, staff were very friendly and it was very COVID friendly lots of rules set in place to keep Everyone safe. Look forward to returning again!!

Enjoyed a lovely afternoon at the three cups. Really delicious food and bar staff were attentive and friendly. The garden at the pub is superb!

Popped in for a spur of the moment lunch today. I've been hesitant about going out for food post covid. But I was put at ease immediately by a spacious and beautiful garden! Staff were all socially distancing, and there is a one way system in the pub, with many hand sanitizing stations The food arrived promptly and was hot and delicious. The chef even kindly prepared me a vegan risotto on request! Amazing. Could not fault my experience at the three cups. Highly recommend for everyone.

Chronologically. No sanitizer in dispenser, no masks on staff , offered a glass out of dish washer other barman pointed out it was from an unwashed tray. Had called precious day to see if I needed to reserve was told no. On arrival tables were reserved, when I asked why I was told”you don’t have to reserve but it’s best to”....just dumb.

Really surprised to find no adherence to social distancing by staff. No use of gloves to serve food and drink. No masks. Empty hand sanitiser at entrance. Happy to take cash. It’s as though COVID hasn’t touched Hampshire but I work at the hospital and have seen the consequences of COVID. I won’t be visiting again . Very odd in its disregard of guidelines .

Saturday 4th July 2020. Bojo opens the pubs and I couldn't imagine having been anywhere else! Lucy, Nicole Eli & the rest of the team absolutely made my day from start to finish. Such a wonderful lunch in a beautiful and spacious garden... no rush, no phone apps or pushy stuff, just a safe and organised environment with great beer and top quality food. Always my top choice in Stockbridge and it really should be yours too!

Amazing dog friendly def return and garden amazing food absolutely superb and the staff were lovely. Clean establishment and look forward to coming back in the summer x