The best restaurants in The Hangers and Forest East Hampshire South East

First time in a lovely pub with offering Thia and english food. Be back soon.

We visited with a small group of friends for Sunday lunch. Not an unreasonable wait once our orders were placed but wasn't swift either. However the food was absolutely delicious - beef cooked to perfection and so tender. A great selection of vegetables and lovely roast potatoes and Yorkshire. Didn't have time of a pudding on this occasion and will endeavour to visit again. However, one objection I feel very strongly about is the "discretionary" 12.5% service charge which is automatically added to the bill. We like to tip for good service etc but an assumption one will do so is not a good look!

What a wonderful find! I asked my friends who live in the area to take me out to a good pub meal. They suggested The Temple Inn. They had been previously and had the Hungarian Waldorf Salad and the Goulash and raved about it. Oh my gosh. From the warm and friendly welcome to the cosy village pub vibe, a warm heartening fire crackling nicely to chase the winter chills away, this pub is a sure thing. The food though, that’s what sets this pub apart!! It’s so good. The pub has a Hungarian family running it and the influence is found throughout the menu and in the food. Classic pub grub is definitely all there, including the ubiquitous Steak and Ale pie, which I had. The meat was spiced perfectly, the gravy was so delicious and the mash melted in my mouth. The vegetables were steamed for clean flavours and still had a healthy bite to them. My friends had the carrot soup as main and roast lamb. Even though it wasn’t on the menu I asked for Garlic Bread which the team happily provided. It was so fresh and delicious. I have the feeling the make their own bread - but cannot confirm this. Both were very tasty and well prepared. My Pie was the winner though. Dora and Agnes are charming hosts and I absolutely would make a detour to stop and eat here again. (In fact it was so good we all went back the next day for lunch!!!!)