The best restaurants serving British food in Sparsholt Winchester South East

Loved this place last time I went but I felt it had gone downhill. The vegetarian breakfast I had was lukewarm and felt rushed; uncooked toast, uncooked tomatoes… also, such a stingy portion for £14. The pot of beans was gone in one mouthful! I paid a lot less at another cafe this morning for a lot better quality and much more generous portion. I didn’t feel like any care went into it, and the same with the lukewarm coffee. Pretty disappointing after a brilliant time last time.

Came here for breakfast and coffee. The staff are friendly and attentive and very close to The train station. I recommend the Aussie breakfast really fresh and filling. I would come back here again for sure!

We had a truly special dining experience at The Wellhouse last night. A fantastic setting & ambience. Olivia made us feel truly welcome and served us with a smile and great personality. Toby was also smiley and did a great job. The food was exceptional with every mouthful needing to be savoured. We met Tom & Megan (chefs) after the meal and it made the experience even more enjoyable and memorable. It was fantastic to be able to chat with them and ask questions about the meal and prep techniques they use.. Thank you all for a great evening. We will be back.

Phenomenal chef’s table experience. I’ve always been a big fan of The Avenue, but since its recent revamp, this place has somehow found another gear. The new dining room is stunning, the service is impeccable, and I’m so glad they’ve retained top talent like Alberto, their sommelier, over the years. As for the food, I think it would be unfair to call Tom Hamblet a future star—he’s clearly already one. Without a doubt, the best young chef in the country. It’s been incredible to see his growth, from sharing his MasterChef-winning menu during his residency to maturing into a chef who truly understands his environment. At Lainston House, he has embraced the estate’s seasonal offerings, creating dishes that feel completely in tune with their surroundings. His cooking has always been exceptional, but now it’s refined, confident, and deeply connected to the ingredients at his fingertips.

Popped in on our way home from the Christmas Market in town and wished we hadn’t. It was the most baffling and unwelcoming experience I think I have ever had. We were rudely told by the landlord there was a private function and we were not welcome there. It did not seem exclusive though as the barmaid seemed to be willing to take our order and there was no clear sign outside but having been sworn at and told he doesn’t need our f…ing money we felt that we would never step foot let alone spend any money there again. It was an upsetting encounter. As far from a hospitable experience as you can get!