White Horse in Test Valley

A lovely pub in Ampfield. The atmosphere is v quaint. The food is FANTASTIC! I had the chicken snitzel, highly recommended.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here after a long weekend visiting Peppa pig world. The food was very nice, a comfortable wholesome place to eat food with close ones. Selection of wines and ale was also good. Would defo come back again and we live 2 hours away.

This is our go-to pub local to where we live, food is fantastic, service is great. You can take your dog in the lounger bar and eat. Sunday Roast is the best in the area.

Sunday lunch for 8 today, and what a pleasant experience. Service was excellent throughout, and the Sunday roast dinner was tasty and lots of it. Individual cauliflower cheeses along with generous portions of meat, vegetables, and great Yorkshire puddings were outstanding. I had the trio of meats, and everyone else had a single meat dish. The beef was really tasty and cooked to perfection. The deserts were again generous in size and very tasty. Priced competitively with similar establishments, but this is a cut above the rest. A great pub Sunday lunch. I'm definitely going back.

Staying 2mins down the road at the hotel, we are so glad we came to The White Horse for dinner. The food was brilliant, the staff were great and friendly, and nothing was to much to ask for with our 2 little girls. The lamb curry recommended by the staff was delicious! The atmosphere was nice and relaxing - maybe a little dark in the restaurant but you fully expect it with an old building. Would highly recommend visiting here for a meal.

A last minute decision to head out for dinner with the family. There were six of us and six clean plates. Very impressed with the service and choice of meals available. Will be back.

Visited for Mother's Day lunch. Food was good, most people had the roasts. Beef was served on the rare side which some didn't like but the kitchen was happy to cook further. Portion sizes are very generous

Super home cooked pub food Great service Traditional English pub Candle lit tables Polite and attentive Good range on menu including a curry menu Great variety of drinks Puddings with custard or ice cream Very tasty food Good portion sizes A terrific choice for a weekend meal! Highly recommend

Went for my wifes birthday with our family. Food was excellent and service was very good. Staff very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Had a quick coffee on the go. Nice staff and atmosphere

We were staying locally so stopped at the White Horse for a Friday evening meal with our dog and were made very welcome. The menu is extensive and appealing, we were spoilt for choice and we certainly weren’t disappointed when the food came. The presentation was excellent and my partner (who had the liver and bacon) said it was the best meal he’d had out in a long time. We left room for dessert and they were also lovely. The pub is very inviting with a roaring log fire and friendly staff. We loved how dog friendly it was. We hadn’t been to this pub before but it’s not that far from home for us so we will certainly be back.

We went here in December the 22nd with friends. Our Christmas Meal. The atmosphere was lovely and felt very Christmassy. I had the set Christmas Meal and the others of the menu. My starter was lovely and the Christmas Dinner too, but one complaint the Roast Potatoes were hard and overdone. Other members of the Party were happy with their meals. Puddings were good. We have been to this pub/ restaurant on many occasions and never had a bad meal, but on this occasion I was disappointed with the Roast Potatoes, which to me are integral part of a Roast and Christmas Meal. We had a enjoyable evening, staff good and atmosphere perfect. We will be back in 2024.

Had Xmas meal here (2023). Very well presented and tasty. Open fire. Cosy dining room.

Excellent food, cosy atmosphere, pleasent staff. Definitely recommend.

Nice food and relaxing atmosphere, lovely puddings

Our group of four had a really great three course Christmas meal here - so tasty and enjoyable! Enjoyed the ambience with Christmas decorations, Christmas crackers and a log fire too!

Lovely traditional pub with restaurant and great food 👍

It was nice to revisit this pub restaurant that we've enjoyed a number of times in the past. Particularly good was the addition of a separate curry menu (which several of us ordered from) to the normal a la carte. There were 8 of us and everyone enjoyed their meals. However, the staff were much less attentive than usual and for some reason we were seated in a large empy part of the restautant at the rear, which was cold.

A friendly village pub, great staff and great service. Gay and John are excellent landlords even if John can be a tad grumpy!!! 😂😂😂

We booked a table in the evening after a day at paultons park. We didn't have any problems getting a table on a Friday night and service was quick and friendly. The food was excellent, everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The only criticism I would make would be that the food prices were a little high, especially for a pub away from other attractions.

Great place, was a last minute booking and they fitted us In, had great raport with the staff as we walked in, food was great and reasonably priced.

Lovely Sunday lunch in great environment.

First class service. Beautiful pub. Beautiful surroundings. Say down and waitress came over straight away. Drinks and food ordered. The food was amazing. Presented beautifully and hot food. It was absolutely delicious. Ate the whole lot. Very unusual for me. Thank you so much

Enjoyed a lovely, very English, pub meal with our Aussie rels. Food and service were excellent. Very relaxed atmosphere and our dog was made as welcome as we were. Thank you very much everyone.

We have dined at this pub/restuarant on many occasions and for dinner and lunch and the food has always been excellent and staff very attentive. Our last visit was back in August on a Saturday evening. My partner had the Curry and he says it was up to Indian Restuarant standard and throughly enjoyed it. You do not often get Curries of that standard in a English Pub. My Fish and Chips were perfect. We have never been disatisfied with whatever we have eaten here in the past. The staff are friendly and always welcome with a hello and a goodbye!!! We will be back again!!

A lovely lovely surprise for our first visit and it exceeded all our expectations. Lovely staff, tasty food, great interior and chilled and relaxed atmosphere. Thanks 👍

Lovely food ..sat outside under terrace and Ilin the garden

Was invited by friends to a Saturday lunch at this pub. The menu is old fashioned, the food nearly passable and expensive. It’s quite clear this pub is living in the past of the good old days and not moved with the times. I presume the landlord does not get out much and see what’s happening in the food scene and flexible enough to bring his menu into what people want today.

Odd choice of sandwich fillings ie ham and tomato but not ham and cheese, and unwilling to be flexible on this, barmaid seemingly has also seemingly undergone a charisma bypass operation - probably not the best fit for the 'HOSPITALITY' trade love! To be fair, food WAS good however so not a total washout but not cheap.

Lovely Sunday lunch. Biggest Yorkshire Pudding ever! Great service from friendly staff

I've been driving past the White Horse ever since I moved to the area but didn't drop in until 2018, a straight case of having become stuck in my ways... The food was very good, certainly a cut above standard pub lunch, with thoughtfully sourced ingredients, well cooked and served. And the building itself ticks a whole load of pub tropes, low beams, subdued lighting, and a real hearth which when we visited on a dreary wet January day had a roaring fire blazing away in it, it's that sort of place. There was a decent (if typical) selection of Wine, and a range of beer on tap, and on draught too. We stuck to the fireplace, but the pub is surprisingly large so it would easily be able to accommodate a large group, noisy group, couples and children, without people getting annoyed. Oh and the staff were friendly, service quick, and we were made to feel welcome with the kids, and without. Prices are completely reasonable, so I would recommend the White Horse for lunch, dinner, or drinks if you'd like a decent pub meal.

Pub empty at 6pm on a Friday but still took three rings on the bell to summon some service.

Mixed emotions, we recently became locals to the white horse and to be fair have never felt so not welcome in the locals bar where all the toffs gather, and them making comments when we were on the way out…. As I recall unsavoury noises…. Have visited for Xmas with my family and were ignored for ages, seats ripped food standard. They need to work on there welcoming skills. Land lady looks grumpy all the time. And they liked to argue in front of customers. Just being honest won’t be going there again or won’t recommend to anyone..

Delicious food, had 28 day aged steak which was mouth watering

Very welcoming and friendly staff, food was great and our food was hot 👍 would definitely go back and will tell friends aswell

Attended for our nans wake, a celebration of her wonderful life and memories with family and friends, thank you to all staff who made it a perfect setting. Lovely food too!

In dit prachtig dorp gingen we na de fair bezocht te hebben even 'een drankje doen' en toen kwamen we bij dit mooie en grote hotel terecht. Op het terras (waar de bediening wel erg lang wegbleef) genoten we van de muziek en van de schitterende omgeving. De bijgaande foto's laten iets van de sfeer van het hotel en het dorp/de stad zien.

Great menu and friendly staff. Good beer and wine selection. The restaurant is separate from the main bar and there is seating outside. It was a great place to visit.

A little gem of a place, with authentic olde world pub interior, such as exposed beams, subdued lighting, and a real fireplace. We got a referral from the Three Trees Campsite and were pleasantly surprised at the welcome our Bernese Mountain Dog received. Perfect evening on Friday 30 June with a crisp walk from our tent. Thank you team White Horse!

Food and service good. Not very many people there

My partner and I stopped here before attending a wedding reception next door at the golf course, and it is SOO expensive. I understand the location may have something to do with the pricing but for 1 pint and 1 vodka, lemonade and lime it was over £15.00? this isnt even enjoyable pricings. We sat outdoors and the chairs kept getting stuck between slabs and was not very stable. Think the ground could do with regrouting/pointing ?? Always wanted to come here for food, but seeing the prices of the drinks ill probably avoid now.

Great place for a car meet. Food a bit expensive. Drinks good.

Had most probably one of the best meals for ages. All the food was lovely. All very hot when it came out. And all the staff were very accommodating

Quaint old pub with a great atmosphere and staff. Sadly let down by the food quality. The vegetarian dish mushroom and lentil pie is one to miss; very watery and has no flavour. However, my wife had a lamb curry which was OK.

We were revisiting the area and decided to have eat at The White Horse on a Friday evening . They accommodated us at short notice and we were not disappointed . Food superb , selection of drinks superb , service superb , atmosphere brilliant and...

We booked at short notice on Friday evening and they were extremely accommodating . Food was superb as was the service and welcome . We decided to book the following evening and yet again we were looked after extremely well and yet again food was superb . So we booked for Sunday lunch and we certainly weren't disappointed. The beef was perfect,the Yorkshires were huge and veg cooked to perfection oh and the roast potatoes were lovely and crispy . We both agreed that it was the best Sunday lunch we've ever had and we eat out on a Sunday regularly . The consistency was spot on and it's my biggest criticism of so many places that there's no consistency . Thank you all at The White Horse you made our weekend in Hampshire memorable for all the right reasons . Just a shame you've not got accommodation.

Excellent Sunday lunch there today. Really recommend it. Had the roast beef, good service and under £20. Nice to eat outside 😋

We have eaten here several times over the years and it appears that there is a bit of a slide going on. I understand a price hike, times are hard for us all, but the food was not anywhere near as good as we have...

Amazing classic car festival experience with lots of cars to admire. Great food inside and amazing staff.

We have been coming here on and off for about 13 years now. In the early days, we would have to ensure we booked in advance as it was so popular. The food, service and ambiance never disappointed. Fast forward to the last few years,...

Went for a surprise lunch with a friend and we were not dissappointed.The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly.I would recommend The White Horse to anyone.

Very overpriced pint prices £5:60 upwards for a pint of basic beer. Also got VERY ill after eating a burger from here (weds 19th) not good obviously undercooked or poor hygiene.

Fantastic and varied menu, delicious food specific call out for the paella, nice open log fire, great friendly service. Highly recommended

Very overpriced pint prices £5:60 upwards for a pint of basic beer. Also got ill after eating a burger from here yesterday(weds 19th) not good

Awful food and patchy service. Initially welcomed and friendly order taker. Food took a long time to arrive and was delivered by a rude man. Perhaps he was ashamed of the quality. Two dishes were OK but not good. One was returned as inedible and...

Absolutely 5 star. Delicious home cooked food, very friendly staff, an efficient service. A huge bonus they are dog friendly as well. Will recommend to many.

Can't fault the White Horse, lovely country pub with good food & great hosts.

You will not go hungry. Really delicious food - lovely staff

Fantastic place to stay. Very professional and welcoming staff

The food is always esquisite at this pub, one of our favourite places to eat in the Romsey area. We never need to book. Always take family here for their Sunday roast if they're visiting and it's become my Mum's favourite pub too. Great inglenook fireplace for the winter and nice garden for the summer.

The quintessential English country pub for a Sunday Roast along with the lovely Landlord & Lady plus all other staff who seem to rarely leave. We only get into the White Horse 2 or 3 times a year but it's never let us down, the...

A proper country pub with a real log fire.

Lovely pub! Great food and service. Does a cracking roast dinner 👍🏼 Would highly recommend.

Very tasty and generous Sunday roast. Pleasant staff made sure that we were well looked and brought water for our dog too.

Warm friendly welcome with a lovely open fire to get cosy by in the winter. Great food served on hot plates 🍽 😋 highly recommend a visit 👌

Great Sunday lunch experience. Characterful building, friendly staff and Sunday menu has a good variety including an excellent roast.

Fantastic place to eat staff very friendly and helpful would definitely recommend.

John and his wife were a privilege. Great ale, in fact one I’ve never had before and fantastic food. The view is beautiful. I can’t wait to come back again! Thank you!!

Staff were friendly and helpful, food was great, plenty of flavour and decent size portions. Lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

A truly magnificent Sunday Roast! We had the roast beef and the aged beef was exceptional, biggest Yorkshire pudding and delicious roast potatoes and veg. Can highly recommended - very attentive staff and lovely interior!

Had the roast sirloin of beef which was absolutely delicious, just as it read in the description with crispy roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, parsnips, fresh vegetables and broccoli cheese. Really helpful and friendly staff and lovely setting. Thank you for a thoroughly tasty and enjoyable...

Didn't book, turned-up on a Saturday lunchtime and asked if we could eat. The woman asked how many, we were 3, 2 adults & child. After a brief pause, room was found [Note: the restaurant wasn't busy at ANY point in our visit] We ordered...

Thank you to you and to all of your staff. A very friendly welcome, gorgeous log fire and help wherever needed for our birthday celebrations. In a large group, every single one of us had our meal hot and PERFECT. We truly can't recommend this...

This pub we found is a very beautiful, cosy relaxing pub . The staff all friendly and the food delicious and with generous portions . Wish this was closer to us but will definitely be visiting it again x

Very disappointing Christmas lunch at the white horse poor choice of vegetables tgst were rock hard I mean virtually raw carrots looked like they been hacked up with an axe turkey ok potatoes 👎 starter ok pudding only decent thing tbh clueless barmen did’nt know...

I booked a table for my girlfriends birthday. We turned up only the find the place was closed. I was certain I had booked correctly and distinctly remember specificity the day. Ok top of that, the place was advertised as being open. A huge disappointment....

Excellent local pub + restaurant with some vert tasty offerings ...........Yummy !!!!

Lovely pub, mediocre food, unfriendly staff, didn't feel welcome. Last orders were called at ten thirty, when on Web site it stated eleven o'clock. Begrudgingly they let us finished our drinks, but turned music off, blew out candles etc. Not a welcoming place to be! Definitely won't be visiting again.

Disappointed with the food, chicken very dry, prawns needed to defrost a bit longer

Lunch today with friends at the white Horse, very nice food, pleasant and friendly staff and a lovely and welcoming fire. Look forward to my next visit

Great meal, fantastic service. Attentive staff nothing too much trouble. Only one point substandard, my daughter wanted to change her 2 year's old nappy but there was apparently 'no changing table' she reported. During the procedure which I assume was carried on the floor, the...

Nice comfy, homely pub / restaurant. Food was mediocre though, and pretty expensive. Expected better the price tbh. Good service from the staff, friendly, welcoming and food arrived fairly quickly, so no complaints there.

Three of us enjoyed brilliant service and food last night. Thank you. Not cheap, but very good value for money which is difficult to find nowadays.

We attended this country pub a couple of years ago and had very fond memories of the food and service. Went here last weekend and found ourselves disappointed. The place is starting to look dilapidated, much of the decor seems to have been removed, it feels empty and strangely is losing its character. Management seem to be cutting corners a little to make things easier rather than investing in the place. The food portions were very small, (my child's fish and chips were bigger than both of our adult meals) bland and slightly overcooked. Service was a little off too, grumpy folks. A real shame. Such a nice building with loads of potential.

Ate in the restaurant for the first time recently and the first impressions weren’t great. Firstly there was zero atmosphere and the restaurant was virtually empty; no music, dingy and uninspiring surroundings. The wine list was very disappointing and contains mostly cheap supermarket brands at...

After getting excited to eat in this undeniably beautiful pub everything went south after the drinks were delivered. An hour and ten minutes to bring a rare steak that was full of fat, chewy and medium well. Returned to the kitchen whilst my wife ate her entire meal before yet again another disastrous steak returned to the table after a further 20 minutes. We left and whilst we never paid for the steak not even a complementary wine was offered or a genuine apology. So sad. Picture attached is what a real rare steak ordered a couple miles up the road looked like and it only took 12 minutes to arrive tasted like heaven and service to die for. Thanks Hunters for reinstalling my faith in good service.

A real missed opportunity to make this pub a great one given it's olde worlde charm and location. Although we had booked this didn't seem to register at first with the staff. This didn't inspire confidence. Front of House customer service training would be of...

We were quite a large party in for a Sunday lunch - beautiful setting, amazing food, generous portions and lovely staff, would 100% recommend The White Horse, thank you for a lovely meal.

Very nice food, but I wasn't paying!

We stopped at the White Horse as the pub sign says it is a "Greene King" pub and we like and trust their brand. Actually, it is NOT a Greene King pub so the sign is grossly misleading and the menu is twice the cost...

We revisited the white horse for Sunday lunch with the family The roast beef was delicious as we had enjoyed on a previous visit Staff are very friendly and service very good We will be going again soon

The White Horse is one of our favourite places. The menu is constantly changing so there is a great variety and the chef is one of the best locally. A lovely pub with a great historic setting

Great Brit stop, fantastic 16th Century Inn, with good ale, fantastic food and great customer service.

Made to feel extremely uncomfortable by a member of staff! Food was nice but doesn’t make up for poor manners! Would not go back.

Extremely rude member of staff, sadly spoilt our lovely evening would not go back for that reason, food was ok, ribs cooked with silver skin on not my preference. Other than that was lovely.

Lovely surroundings friendly staff stayed overnight in campervan in the car park very nice

O my god how is this place still open? Went on the last Friday of the month so most people have been paid and it was dead. Orderd 3 drinks and it came to £18.40 almost calapst. Needles to say we will not be going back.

I visited for lunch with my wife. A surprisingly long menu is presented. My wife chose a starter of mackerel pate on crumpets. I went for the monkfish wrapped in parma ham main course, with mashed potato, a mustard sauce and brocolli. This was very...

Great setting, welcoming staff,wide selection of food and drinks

We had a very pleasant evening at the white horse in Ampfield. We came to the area for a weekend break from Surrey and there were four of us. Amazing menu with such a variety of dishes. Two chose the trio of fish and two...