The best restaurants in The Alresfords Winchester South East

Very nice pub, friendly staff, and a lovely lunch.

We have had take away from here before but the dining experience was wonderful Great service, Food was fantastic and beautifully presented Lovely atmosphere Quality of the food was exquisite

I don’t normally write reviews, however I feel the need to share this really shocking experience I had here today. During the Watercress Festival on a particularly hot and crowded day. As someone in the third trimester of pregnancy, I was struggling with the heat and standing for long periods. I saw an available table outside the shop (with several others still free) and sat down for just a couple of minutes to catch my breath and recover. A woman who appeared to be a staff member approached me and, rather abruptly, told me the seating was for paying customers only and that I needed to get up. I stood up straight away and politely explained that I was pregnant and just needed a brief rest, but her response was, “We all have problems – these are my chairs for my customers.” Wow. Wow. I completely understand that businesses have policies about seating, and I would never take a space from a paying customer! Especially since there was an available empty table next to me at the time. What upset me most wasn’t being asked to move, but the lack of kindness and understanding in the way it was handled. Even bystanders looked shocked… let’s say the people I was with was not happy! Sadly, I left feeling rather angry and upset. This experience will stuck with me, and I personally wouldn’t feel comfortable supporting a business that treats people this way. Basic manners is all this situation needed. In the future, please treat people how you would like to be treated! X

What a fabulous tapas restaurant. Each dish we had was totally delicious, always innovative but the flavours were so right together and everything so well cooked and presented. The menu had changed since the last time we were here, and there are about 20 dishes that would take the kitchen a little time to assemble. But even with a full restaurant (including their cellar bar) service was prompt and efficient. Dishes like the salt baked beetroot with a green garlic sauce and spiced creme fraiche, the wonderful lamb bomba, little gem salad with smoked anchovy, pregnant bread (actually little chorizo empanadas on honey and covered in grated cheese) and many more … were all so delicious and different. Cannot recommend highly enough. Lucky Alresford!

Totally overpriced for standard of food. Over £16 for a watery cauliflower cheese, bread and butter, coffee. Won't be eating there again.

Fantastic place to sit outside on a sunny day .. didn't eat but menu looked nice ..went for a cocktail

We visited here twice yesterday and had excellent service, excellent coffees and in the afternoon excellent teas. We didn't eat anything and not sure if they catered for my vegan/GF diet but the ambience was great, the service excellent and we both enjoyed our visits.

We stopped for coffee and cake and struggled to find a seat, number control of customers was not controlled and it wasn’t a relaxing morning break. We will not be re visiting

I don't know who was running the van tonight but it was like it had hijacked by imposter's. Took the order over the phone and two of them didn't know what was on their own menu. Our order wasn't big but included a large chips and a kofta kebab with mint yogurt sauce and a mega burger with cheese and a kebab burger... The chap on the phone seemed confused but he repeated the order back to me and it had everything we asked for until it was paid for a and collected with no chips and the worst looking kebab I've ever seen smothered in yogurt with no salad and the burgers were the same... When I called back I asked where the chips were and he said he forgot but didn't charge....He did charge and forgot!!! I asked where the salad was and he said I didn't want any....Again I never said no salad but wasn't offered either so I assumed it would come with it anyway.... It was our first time ordering here as locals and it will be our last....What a bizarre set up if that was the actual owner I don't know how he has survived this long as kebab van...

Thank goodness this place is back and better than ever! We came for a couples supper this evening and were delighted with the new delicious menu, plus it was lovely to see familiar faces inside and out. So pleased the new owners are throwing their weight behind the place. everything was fantastic and we can’t wait to return.

Retains a historic market town feel with an up to date but still classic pub menu. Good choices of drinks and great service

Food was great really enjoyed it, service was shockingly bad, missed orders, didn't clear plates , tried to deliver a dessert to a table with lots of empty plates , but didn't thing to make room by clearing it. Coffee cups are ridiculously small, why be mean when its only about a bit more water!

A great restaurant with excellent authentic food. We came here on a Friday night and it was very busy, but the staff set up a table for us in the bar area before a proper table became available. The service was very good, and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The garlic chilli chicken is delicious with a peshwari naan 🤌🏻. Thank you very much, we will be coming here again soon!

My friend and I shared a day out on Easter Monday. The countryside was at its most glorious, flowers in abundance everywhere. We had booked tickets for the Watercress Line, but allowed time for lunch. Although I hadn't reserved a table, we were fortunate to be accommodated by friendly staff, who could not have been more polite and attentive. The setting is delightful, the food was excellent, accompanied by a pint of local ale. Highly recommended as a relaxing day out.

Fantastic food, and a lovely setting outside under the apple trees. We had the roast trio, which was generous and delicious. Great potatoes! The dessert menu looked so good, we shared the blueberry basque cheesecake, which did not disappoint. I thought a good portion size, well presented and delicious. We arrived about 12:30 on a sunny Sunday, and were glad we had not been any later, as it was rammed by the time we were done, with delays in the kitchen as a result. We waited about 40 mins for our food, which was a bit longer than we would expect, but it was worth the wait. We will be back!