We went for a Saturday lunch. Service was good and staff were friendly and helpful…read more Food was ok but could have had better flavour to the main as they were a little bland but overall ok. Starters were great. Nice offering of beers. Decor is great but we were placed on a terrible table despite it being quiet and we were cold! Overall would recommend for a dinner but a bit overpriced if you are looking for a quick lunch.

We arrived at 12:50 and ordered our food and drinks our waiter was having awful technical…read moredifficulties which was not her fault after the supiviser came the sorted that problem out ,one of family members drunk was spilt three times Onto the next problem we were promised a short wait but that was a lie at 2:50 our food ariivied but one was incorrect t our diabetic family member did not receive thier right food altogether terrible

Excellent food and drink. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere. Very popular place so book early!read more

Just terrific. Located in an almost 300 year old building, rooms have been lovingly restored with…read moregreat care. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant was wonderful--clearly the chef takes pride in his work!

There are way too many good quality pubs that have been taken over and corporatised, or worse…read morefolded and I'm grateful The Bush Inn isn't one of them. This traditional old country pub and restaurant is nestled in the Hampshire countryside by a stream near Alresford. Good dark local beers, from clean beer lines, great quality food and a dark, wooden interior make this a wonderful place for a date or an intimate catch up with a small group of family and friends. Service is always helpful without being overly fussy and I haven't had a bad experience in the 30+ years I've been visiting.

Off the Winchester / Alresford road there's a lane leading to the little village of Ovington. Pass…read morethe church and go on down to the river (the Itchen) to find a wonderful gem of a pub hidden among the trees, beside an ancient Pilgrim Way. Long the haunt of local groups like the Young Farmers' and a favourite of fishermen - as the Itchen is one of the best trout streams in the country - it's a traditional dark and cosy pub, with roaring fires in winter and many nooks and crannies in which to settle for a long lunch. In summer there's a well-kept garden and food and drink are served under the shady trees beside one of the Itchen's streams. On recent winter's day, we had a table in one of the windows and our dog was allowed to sleep under it while we had an excellent meal that surpassed even previous visits. There was a first rate vegetable broth with crusty bread to warm one up, followed by the best, largest, plumpest plaice (and full of roe) I have ever eaten. There's a photo attached. A plate of traditional Eton Mess ended the meal with a touch of summer. There are two sittings for lunch - at 12.00 and 14.00 - and it's tempting to overstay if one takes the first, but the staff are charming and a gentle reminder is not given until long after the time has passed. There is free wi-fi (as there's hardly a phone signal let alone 3G!)

Food was excellent, service very good, staff very helpful and friendly. Great views of the country…read moreside, weather was not good but outside seating looks really nice.

This pub is delightful! We stayed at the adjoining inn and had dinner and breakfast at the pub…read more It was quaint and the food was good! We had a few of the appetizers and I especially loved the melted Camembert dish! I will be preparing this at home in the future.

Wow, what a place! Quirky, fun, crazy are just a few words to describe it…read more My friend took me here on our little adventure to Winchester. After getting over the initial shock (this place would never fly in the US, nope!) I began to explore the many rooms filled to the brim with antiques, knick-knacks, and oddities. Lots of oddities!! It is much bigger inside than it looks outside, and there seems to be a resident bar dog (who doesn't love a bar dog!!?). There are countless photo ops throughout this fantastic pub. The bathrooms are somewhat hidden within the fake bookcase. The ladies room was clean enough. However, I made the mistake of reading the writing on the wall and looked up. Don't look up. It is an image that will live forever in my mind! All part of the charm ;) Drinks were reasonably priced and they had a decent selection of holiday beers. I haven't stopped talking about this place and highly recommend for visitors. I hope to return to Winchester soon and introduce others to this gem. I would also like to visit the sister pubs (The Black Rat and The Black Bottle, though I think the Black Rat has closed).

We had a great little lunch on the dog-filled patio. The sandwiches were enjoyed by all, as was the…read morefriendly ambiance. Service was very good aside from one woman who was rather curt. Bathrooms were clean-ish. It's worth the pleasant little hike from the town center to have a meal here.

A very pretty gastropub in the lovely village of Easton just outside Winchester that is a frequent…read moredestination for food-lovers who want to get out of the city. It has good outdoor seating but on the last two occasions we ate inside, in a particularly delightful room with a large fire and lined with used champagne bottles as well as empty halves of Chateau Latour. The food is very good, locally sourced and freshly cooked. We had a lovely tian of Dorset crab and seafood, an excellent pork belly with dauphinoise potatoes, and a salmon, crushed potato and spinach dish that was really good. The New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is delicious. The food is just what a good pub should provide, and is cosy and welcoming, with excellent service.

Only a few miles from Winchester in the hamlet of Easton this is the perfect country pub with very…read moregood food. You can be sure of a warm welcome and they are happy to have dogs come along too.

Wow...what a surprise!! We were on our way to spend a few nights at the Lainston House Hotel in…read morenearby Sparsholt. We were very hungry after a long day in London. It was already very dark and we came to a T in the road and saw the the town name of Crawley and decided to see if we could get some dinner there. As we came up the road we saw some lights ahead and the Fox and Hounds came into view. It was the only place along the road but it looked nice. As we were parking two other cars came in making us feel better. Inside the place was very quaint and the staff friendly. The food was excellent, beers on tap were nice, and the wine list was very good. My daughter had the special chicken and mushroom pie which was chock full of meat and the pastry crust was wonderful. I started with the goat cheese pesto and tomato salad and then my wife and I split the roasted lamb dish which was so very good. All in all this place is a hidden gem!

From the owner: Traditional bar meals cooked and served to a very high standard, pub favourites alongside perfectly…read morekept real ales and a selection of other drinks, extensive wine list sourced with quality and value in mind. Wines you will not see on a supermarket shelf. 4 en suite rooms also available.

This place is great! My colleagues and I discovered this pub coming back from dinner one night. I…read morewish I found it sooner. We've been back three nights in a row so far. When I think of cozy English pubs, this is what comes to my American mind. The owners are amazing and we love talking with them every night.

We came here in the football match day. It was the only pub in Winchester which checked tables…read morebefore saying "we are fully booked" like others did with us. Great service and beer. Good for watching sport games on tv.

Great food, wine, and ambience! Service was outstanding. I had crab cakes which were good, but they…read morewere not my favorite type of crab cake as I prefer the non-breaded, meatier ones. I also had the crispy squid which was excellent! My dad had the pulled pork sandwich, and it was delicious.

From the owner: Contemporary Restaurant and Bar set in a beautiful period building in the heart of Winchester. No.5…read morealso has 6 Boutique Hotel Rooms and a Private Dining Room that can also be used as a Meeting Room.

Visiting from the US and came here on the recommendation of a local due to its location along the…read moreriver by Wolvesey Castle. The outdoor seating near the river gave a great ambiance. The espresso martini was excellent and the Half Roast Norfolk Chicken was good. As a member of the service industry myself, what really stood out to me was the service. Considering our status as tourists, James was very patient and helpful in taking my mom's order as she was a bit indecisive. Minashe (not sure if I'm spelling that correctly) was extremely helpful and accommodating despite it only being his second day on the job here, though you wouldn't be able to tell due to his exceptional service. All in all, I would definitely visit again if I ever find myself in Winchester again.

I went to this place with my friends for some drinks. We were not very hungry. They had good…read moreselection of appetizers. We ordered their hummus and pita plate. the hummus tasted very fresh and good. I ordered a Pinot. The server helped me to select from a variety of wines. My friends had Negroni cocktail and they liked it. The only thing that disappointed me was that they had very less option for vegetarian appetizer. Towards the end we ordered their sticky toffee pudding and it came out to be amazing. The place overall was very cozy and old fashioned but still luxurious. They had a cute patio but we went on a winter evening so decided to sit inside as they do not have heating outside. Would recommend this place.