The White Hart in East Hampshire

Good food and a professional service.

We had Christmas lunch at the White Hart. It was easy to make all of the arrangements with Stephanie and the afternoon went without a hitch. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the service from all of the team was excellent.

We have been regular customers of the White Hart for the last three years and love the way they not only look after us but also give us a wonderful meal every time. the staff are warm and welcoming so you can be sure of being made to feel at home, and as for the food, well we wouldn’t be coming back if it was below par now would we! If you haven’t, give the place a try, I know you won’t regret it.

We had our company Christmas meal at the White Hart last night, 24 people. The food was incredible and we didn't have to wait long for them to serve everyone together. The staff were all so friendly and attentive, making sure everyone was ok for drinks between courses and anything else we might need. The organisation before the night was fantastic, great communication and very friendly - Thank you Stephanie!

The only thing that spoiled our visit was children running around shouting and just too many dogs. We came with family on Sunday (table of six) booked the restaurant but we were placed next to the disabled toilet. We came in to two 6/7 year olds shouting and running around parents ignoring what they were doing. Dinner took quite a while to come but very understandable when busy. The food was good ( could have been hotter - roast) 3 roasts turkey belly pork and beef all nice meat piled onto vegetables and gravy and a huge Yorkshire pudding. Fish and chips and rack of ribs. All enjoyed but we were surrounded by people with dogs most of which were well behaved but the table next to the left had two dogs ( which were smelly) table to the right had a St Bernard ( very well behaved) another dog at the bar started barking and one next to us did another greyhound in the same room it felt like we were in a kennel….. we definitely booked dining room and do not understand why we were placed where we were…. Was only disappointment

Went there for Sunday lunch. Good food, if a bit pricey. The serving staff were excellent but the wait for our main courses was too long. One minor complaint... Put pound signs against your prices or next time I'll try and pay in Rand or Roubles.

Food was delicious. Service was extremely good, lovely & friendly. My friends & I loved it

Can not recommend this pub enough , we went here for our Christmas party , the food was out of this world , attention to detail , amazing service , food was such good quality we will never go anywhere else for our events , if you are hesitating booking , please do not , you will not be disappointed . Best turkey dinner I have ever had.

This pub is spectacular i went out either a party of 8 family members we were served by Rae she was very nice and helpful and catered to all special requests would recommend

Lovley, lots of gluten free options thanks you for a great lunch x

Just popped in for breakfast, great food with friendly service. Wasn't staying so can't comment on the rooms.

Absolutely fantastic place to stay and eat. Beautiful food and very friendly staff. Welcoming atmosphere.

After reading some fantastic reviews we gave this place a go and were not disappointed. The Sunday roast was one if the best we have ever eaten. We had very attentive friendly service and they even bought out birthday puddings. Will definitely ho back again. Superb.

Booked Sunday lunch for a family celebration, around one week in advance. Food allergies were clearly explained at the time of booking. On the day they were not able to accommodate the allergies resulting in a family member just having a plate of vegetables. Disappointing.

I stayed one night recently, everything was great, room, staff, breakfast, wifi, parking, I did get charged twice but the very attractive young lady did let me know as soon as she realised, was very apologetic and I got refunded quite quickly.

Didn't stay, just had lunch with family and friends. Lovely food. Great family-friendly atmosphere. Very attentive and lovely staff. Definitely book if you can as very popular!

Amazing roast dinner. Good value and excellent service in a lovely pub.

Lovely place, nice and friendly staff, generous portions that are kindly priced (although we did steak Monday). The ribs were fantastic for 12£

Easy to find, ample parking, attentive staff. The food is delicious. Chips perfectly cooked and seasoned. Burger bun lightly toasted and soft. The fillings cooked to perfection. Our requests and preferences honoured when it came to the bacon. Will be visiting again. Thank you.

The ribs are to die for. They are so good I would describe them as beautiful. I would recommend to anyone because the food in this pub is 10/10

The ribs here are absolutely amazing I would recommend this to everyone because they are the best ribs I’ve ever eaten

Genuinely best ribs I have had in my life good lord, would come back many many many times and as the waiter said to me many times absolutely no drama in this pub, not a piece of meat left on the rib

I have been here four times, and every time I have been here the ribs have been sublime. The ribs are insanely good, and for only £12 on butcher Monday, they are a complete bargain. Waiters are always friendly and I cannot name a thing wrong with the pub. Best ribs about

Came here on Butcher Monday. Best ribs i have ever had in my life. All for £12 for a full rack Sauce - 10/10 Tenderness - 10/10 FLAVOUR - 100/10 Overall amazing experience - fast service, great atmosphere, lovely chef, friendly waiters, out of this world ribs. Would recommend to ALL friends and family. P.S. Special mention for the amazing crispy chips.

10/10 ribs were absolutely perfect. Will definitely come back just for the ribs - only £12

Went for a lunch. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was getting busy (always a good sign). Choice of wine/ales was good, and service was quick, attentive but unobtrusive - very nice indeed. The food was excellent - good choice, good value Monday special prices on steaks, good specials board, and very well cooked and delicious. Definitely one to visit again in the near future! Well-placed for a family meet up, so we will be back.

My friends and I now have The White Hart as our go to place for excellent meals..service and at the right price. Keeping the quality each and every visit is difficult but The White Hart does just that and its a pleasure to visit. The staff of course are part of that excellence with the back room staff not forgotten. I can highly recommend a visit Lunch and Evening and Sunday Lunch is the best in the area. Enjoy.

Just visited there for a meal after a game of golf. The staff were really nice and friendly, service was good, the food was ok, but just average pub grub, nothing stand out

The White Hart excelled themselves again this year by hosting for the third year our annual staff braai. The food, service and atmosphere was second to none! Nothing was too much trouble and even provided extra food at short notice. The staff were attentive and accommodating. I would highly recommend this place for personal or corporate functions. Thank you so much.

This pub is totally worth a 5 star rating as the service, food and setting are all brilliant. Food: ribs were amazing, burger top quality, kids meals huge and both got the thumbs up from the kids. Service: fast and courteous/cheerful. Setting: lovely interior and pretty outside covered garden area. No complaints.

Very good customer service,Shared their meat platter with my wife and it was super delicious 😋 would recommend them over and over again.

all year we have been going to different Pubs and having at least 1 issue with them. be it the service or the food... however, here, you get great service and great food

Exceptional food, immaculate rooms and lovely staff. Housekeeping do a fantastic job with the rooms and the bed is like a cloud. Steak literally melted, and prawns were great. Breakfast was just as delicious.

Not been here before but the friends we were meeting suggested it. The service is exceptional with young waiters who are very attentive and helpful with menu choices. The food and drinks were quick to arrive. We were under no pressure to move on when we finished. We ate inside but there was a great outdoor space. Plenty of parking. We all had something different and enjoyed what we had. Will definitely be back when in the area again.

Based on the reviews we booked a table for a catch up with long time friends. Cannot possibly fault the venue, food or staff. The food was very good, well presented, excellently prepared and very tasty. The staff were welcoming, polite and attentive, with no rushing. Nothing was too much trouble. Though we sat inside today, there is plenty of seating in the garden, which looked like a nice place to spend an afternoon. We will definitely visit again.

Delicious roast dinner. Buttery veg, roasted parsnips and home made Yorkshire. Very impressed.

Wonderful meal. Great service. Immaculate facilities.

We took a gamble choosing a place/pub we didn't know..... BUT .... we were delighted by our overall experience and will be coming back here again. Nothing was too much trouble for the wonderful and attentive staff, unlike so many gastro-pubs where usually dining guests are 'processed' as quickly as possible to get the number of covers up . This is NOT the case at the White Hart, you are made to feel like VIPs even just ordering a modest lunch, and the staff here actually listen to your requests whether that's for extra time before ordering or just having your coffee made just how you like it .... you really are made to feel like a valued customer. The pub decor is quirky, there's lots to see around the walls ; the menu was fabulous and not over-priced ( very important and appreciated as we are all so short of money !), the 8 oz burger was absolutely delicious, cannot recommend it highly enough. You could tell the beef was excellent quality pure meat , and the 'fat' chips were lovely too with a decent portion . There's a great choice of wines. The tables in the dining areas inside were all clean, and laid out nicely with clean water/wine glasses , and the cutlery at each place setting was set on-top of a folded napkin for hygiene. The attention to detail was something we noticed as we looked around the pub. The napkins were good quality, almost like a cloth-napkin , a small touch which shows the owners ( Thannis and Nick) care about their customers. The only little thing which wasn't good, was the chocolate cake :(.... looked great , but tasted very 'processed' as if it was brought in from a pub-caterers, rather than a bespoke chocolate cake with quality ingredients ( in keeping with the starters/main courses we had). The rest-rooms seemed very clean , with lots of loo-roll & lovely hand-wash etc... something not all pub restaurants bother with; and another small touch by the owners to show they care about their customers. We rarely post reviews on Trip Advisor, but the hard work, great food and amazing customer service provided by all the staff we interacted with at The White Hart deserves to be recommended. Well done , we would definitely choose to dine again at your lovely pub.

Friendly and nice spot. Tables indoors and out. Local community meet up to enjoy a pint. Good food and good drinks variety.

This place is a real gem! The staff and atmosphere are top notch and the food is off the scale good! Burgers to die for! Cannot recommend this place enough! And if you fancy a night away, the rooms are delightful and again, breakfast for Kings!

English pub, tables indoors and out, nice meal, pet friendly. Enjoyed it very much.

This is a gem, this is possibly the best Sunday Lunch available at the price. First, and from a Yorkshireman, let me say the Yorkshire Puddings are the best I have tasted outside Yorkshire. My two friends and myself chose Beef and one of my friends and I had Mushroom for starter which we both commented on the originallaty and we both enjoyed. The Beef was magnificent with the knife slicing through with ease the accompanying veg were just right and the entire plate was just enough and well presented. With the Beef a little extra two pints of lager and two large Red wines a bill of £105.00 for the above was well worth it. My friends and I can highly recommend The White Hart.

Bloody lovely. Brilliant food well recommend.

The best Sunday roast I ever had at a restaurant, was delicious

Utterly fantastic food # service. We will be back.

Brilliant food in nice surroundings. Pleasant garden with gazebo covered area.

Welcoming, friendly staff. Good food at a reasonable price. Lovely to have dogs in the pub area.

Excellent meal excellent staff would recommend to anybody neathem taxi

Lovely quiet location, delicious food and friendly staff! One of our favourites 😍

Quaint pub with guesthouse. We had a clean little room with a bathroom. Top dinner and breakfast. Very friendly staff. Great value for money

This pub has very nice food. The staff work hard. There was 32 of us! and all the food came out together nice and hot . It's a fairly large dining pub so was ideal for our large family gathering.

Amazing service & fantastic food. Great boerewors. Super smiles all round. Really friendly and relaxed. Our new favourite place. Thank you

Great customer service, superb food. Highly recommended.

My wife and I treated ourselves to dinner here for an anniversary and were absolutely delighted. Nice family atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff and a great menu. We couldn't fault the food : good size portions, arrived at the table hot, delicious flavours all the way. Staff gave us good recommendations for food and drink and seemed knowledgeable about the menu. Pro tip: order the biltong with the tiger prawns and make your own surf 'n turf starter like no other...

Nice and warm feeling. Excellent food.

I stayed at the hotel and had dinner and breakfast. The rooms are lovely and spacious, and very comfortable. Dinner was tasty and very reasonable and breakfast (which was included in the price) was one if the best I've had at a hotel. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable and I look forward to staying next time I'm in the area.

A fantastic pub and great food. They need to change the menu, we go often and it’s in need of an update as it’s been the same for years! Put a salad on too please! We love you guys and want to come more often but the food gets a bit samey.

Stayed in several hotels/inns in the area - this is simply the best. Lovely rooms, delicious food and friendly staff. This is my first choice when staying in Alton.

We went for Sunday lunch. Excellent staff, great menu and superb food. The atmosphere was warm and friendly with families of all ages, couples, friends and individual diners, all enjoying the experience.

Went here yesterday for lunch with a friend who was a former chef and has worked in some of the top restaurants around the world from london to dubai we both had the 10oz rump steak i work out of smithfields meat market in london and we both thought that as it was shaped like a fillet steak that it was probably a parva rump ? which is really totally irrelevant to my post just wanted to say that we both agreed it was probably one of the best steaks we had ever eaten so keep on doing what your doing Great pub Great polite staff lovely pub Happy days 👍

A lovely stay at the White Hart, Holybourne. We stayed for two nights, and found the accommodation, food and team to be excellent! Having stayed multiple times at hotels in Alton (Swan and Alton House), this is definitely several steps ahead on all fronts. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Been sat at the white harts bar for 20years+ But the bar staff and the owner for the last 2 and a half years has made this pub nothing but perfection. Non stop laughs and gentlemen advise. The food is out of this world and I couldn’t recommend a better pub for first dates/family dinner/boys on the piss

Went for a meal generous portions of excellent high quality food well done White Hart!

Delicious food, as always and lovely, attentive service 😊

Booked the White Hart for a night without any notice or knowledge of the pub, and was completely bowled over. Staff were attentive and welcoming, room was comfy and fully stocked, and the ribs were amazing. Brekkie was lovely and a proper coffee too....I will be back!

We had a lovely overnight stay at The White Hart. It's one of the most hospitable places I have stayed in. The room was comfy and very clean. Their breakfast menu is top-notch with everything prepared freshly to order. There are no lukewarm buffets here; a pet hate of mine! And very generous. Unfortunately, I was in the area for a specific purpose that is unlikely to be repeated, so I might not pass that way again, but if I do, I'll be staying at The White Hart again!!

Cozy pub with a modern touch. Lovely staff and amazing food. Reasonably priced. Brilliant place to visit with friends and family, live music on occasionally which makes the atmosphere even more enjoyable.

Visited last Sunday to celebrate 2 family birthdays, the communication prior to our visit was fantastic the service was great and the food was perfect thank you all

Me and my partner stayed one night and enjoyed an incredible dinner with incredible service. The staff were kind, polite and very welcoming. The room was also very nice, it was clean and cozy and very comfortable. The breakfast in the morning was also very tasty and the service in the morning was equally as good as the night before. We will be returning for more delicious food in the future.

Food was ok, Burgers were extremely dry. Not worth the price.

Relaxed atmosphere. Friendly and welcoming staff, great service and yummy food. Good wheelchair access and parking. Outdoor play area and canopy covered terrace for outdoor dining.

Great efficient service with a smile and good food.

Great pub and food is really, really good

I would highly recommend The White Hart for anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience, I've had the pleasure of trying out a few dishes for dinner and lunch as well as the Sunday roast. The service was exceptional, it's a gem of a place that truly understands the essence of great hospitality.

We absolutely loved the atmosphere of the place, the food was outstanding, we had the feather steak and ribs for dinner, outstanding! Stayed overnight, the rooms are immaculate, clean, very warm and comfortable. Was made to feel super welcome, I highly recommend!

We chose The White Hart purely on reviews as we are unfamiliar with the area. Advance booking was straightforward via the website and the pub easy to find just outside of Alton. The car park is behind the pub with parking also available on the road. Service was attentive and personal. We all really enjoyed our lunch, the food was amazing and from ingredients locally sourced, a great overall experience. Will absolutely return

Fantastic Sunday roast,great service could not fault it can't wait to return.

We had a Christmas party there. Food and service very good. Staff friendly

Lovely meal with a friend. Great bits were the food and the service. Food took a while but very busy but staff were so nice and welcoming I would go back just for them. Top tip: at busy times difficult to park so be prepared to park on the road.

We are visiting our children in UK, from Romania, and celebrating a special birthday we’ve decided to go to White Hart in Holybourne. Our children were here last year as well but for my husband and I was the first time! And let me tell you, we’ve been very impressed by everything and everyone! From the amazing looking and tasty food, the pub and room to drinks and service, everything was of great quality and good prices. We stayed for two nights, and we’ve enjoyed breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even Sunday Roast! DELICIOUS ! Also everyone working there and the owners were all very accommodating and friendly! We hope to come back soon!

We visited the White Hart with a group of friends for Sunday lunch and it was fantastic!! The service and atmosphere were so friendly and the Roast Beef was delicious. I will definitely be returning again

We booked out all the rooms for a family and friends birthday weekend. The owners couldn’t have been more accommodating they went above and beyond. The food was delicious really great value for money. The staff couldn’t have made us feel more welcome. We will definitely go again.

What an amazing place White Hart is! Beautiful, spotless and functional rooms, with the best toiletries and most fluffy towels! Friendly and professional staff serving the tastiest and beautifully presented food! Our family of five stayed for two nights and had the opportunity to try their breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday Roast! We couldn’t fault any of the dishes! This was our second visit, a year and a half later and we are very happy to have returned and looking forward to our next visit!

We had a lovely lunch with friends, excellent service and the food was delicious, will definitely be going again soon.

Went for a lunch on Monday 6th November. I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was getting busy (always a good sign). Choice of wine/ales was good, and service was quick, attentive but unobtrusive - very nice indeed. The food was excellent - good choice, good value Monday special prices on steaks, good specials board, and very well cooked and delicious. Definitely one to visit again in the near future! Well-placed for a family meet up, so we will be back.

We stayed at the White Hart before a family wedding, and it was such a lovely stay. We were greeted by such friendly staff who showed us to our room and answered any questions we had. The room was so clean and felt very homely. Bathroom/Shower was super clean and they also had really good tea/coffee facilities. The beds were super comfy, and it was lovely and quiet. We had a really great evening meal and breakfast the next morning too. Thanks again for great hospitality!

Loved the lunch. Perfect atmosphere and quite tasty food. A place to return on my next visit.

My husband and I really like this Hotel. The owners couldn’t be more helpful. We had a lovely welcome and we felt very much at home. A really friendly place to stay.

Half term for a tired old teacher was soooo cheered by the White Hart's selection of 'sipping spirits'! A damp October Monday was wonderfully enlivened by the addition of a measure of organic, smooth tequila. Food was and always is, great - so pleased to have a practically perfect pub, within walking distance.

Fabulous in every way. This is the genuine article when it comes to what a stay in an English country pub should be. The staff are amazing, the room comfy, the beer is great and everyone is so very very friendly. I’m taking my family back to experience what a real hotel with personality looks like. Loved it.

Visited for Sunday lunch. Our meals were plentiful and most enjoyable. Pleasant, accommodating staff Great value for money. I thoroughly recommend this pub.

Good ambiance and friendly service. We both had the Korean double chicken burger and chips. It was tasty and adequate, but nothing special. At £15 it was overpriced: I would have expected at least some form of salad garnish. Hence the three star rating.

We were party of 10 celebrating 2 family birthdays. Staff were amazing start to finish. Food was plentiful and delicious. Highly recommend this beautiful pub/dining room.

Great lunch with girls at this friendly pub. Steph and her team made our visit special. A group of friends catching up with fantastic food and service. Everyone had fun and a wonderful meal. We had previously booked food choices which made everything very smooth.

Food was spectacular and the service was faultless! Good work my fellow South Africans hahaha. We'll all see you soon!

Bed and breakfast, as visiting Jane Austen locations. Welcoming, clean and comfortable rooms, well appointed. Friendly and helpful staff. Lovely breakfast.

Beautiful place , lovely food, amazing staff. This pub has been transformed into a friendly , cosy and welcoming place . Very well run and managed , the staff are professional and friendly. Well worth a visit !

Whilst not the cheapest menu there is a good range of dishes at various price points. The staff were really helpful and attentive. The food was amazing across the board. Generous portions and excellent presentation. I had the fish and chips which was enormous and delicious. A really nice atmosphere and good drinks on hand. Highly recommended.

Very warm welcome, great location, excellent food and service from the start to the end, no fail at all, definitely we will comeback

Have been going to the White Hart fot about 16 years now and always enjoyed having a drink or food. The current team is absolutely fabulous and the food is fantastic. They are very dog friendly and they accomedate our local crafts club every week. It is a beautiful country pub worth a visit.