Very quaint and no frills pub! Dropped by in evening for a pint. Food only available for lunch!…read moreNext time will plan to visit then.

Delicious old fashion pub! I ordered the ham ploughmans and a pimm's. Everything was so fresh. The…read morebread was freshly baked.

Really can't fault this pub. The welcome is warm, the service is right up there with the best…read moreyou'll find in a gastro pub and the food is superb and well presented. The menu is fantastic and it makes choosing very difficult. The gravy that came with my Garlic & Chive Pork Sausages and mash was the best I'd ever tasted. The local brew (Harveys Best Bitter from Lewes) was an excellent pint.

We stop by at this pub on Tuesdays and Thursday nights quite often, and a few pints and the chesse…read moreon chips are so welcome to the palett

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!)

Lively spacious pub with scrubbed wood tables and lots of seating. I came here after work to meet…read morefriends and it was perfect. Set back from the road and offering a good menu, it's somewhere I'll definitely be coming back to. Next time I'll be staying for dinner as the smells emanating from the kitchen were very tempting!

This was my local pub for 5 and a half years, after work outings for birthdays, a quick drink at…read morethe weekends or a meal after work with the hubby. This place has a lovely interior and exterior decor, has plenty of seating, outdoor seating in the front and at the back and a great menu. There is a good choice of drinks including some ales. Often there are food deals for two meals for 9.95. This runs every weekday evening. My personal favourite is the Yorkshire wrap (roast beef wrapped in Yorkshire pudding) served with chips and gravy.

Well never again !!! I was very dissapointed with the whole meal . We had to wait nearly 1 hr for 5…read moremeals it wasnt busy at all . And when the fish and chips come out the fish wasnt cooked so we sent it back to wait a further 20 mins for the new one to come out and IT STILL WASNT COOKED . Plus we had all finished our meals . The gravy to the pie was like water..... so i would think 3 times before i go there again .

Never again! I have been visiting this pub for many years and am not disputing the food or value…read morefor money. I meet friends here for lunch 3 or 4 times a year. Yesterday I had made such an arrangement and arrived in the car park at 1120. Not a soul to be seen and the door was locked. I sat for 30 minutes and then a miserable looking girl arrived and hurried around to the staff door. Ten minutes later the door was still locked. I spoke to some people who had. Driven in to the car park and they said this had happened to them some 6 weeks ago. I decided that, as no one had turned up, nothing had been done, including anything any prepping, the food would not be good and decided to visit another pub. Several months ago I had a call from some other friends whom I was meeting there and they had just arrived to be told there was no food, so we went elsewhere.

This is my third time here...this time with my wife and two visiting friends…read more You book for indoors but can choose to sit outdoors...you go in having chosen your outdoor table number... The hours are short - booking is necessary especially on summer days / evenings...the view is spectacular...but if you don't like chickens running around free, then its not for you The menu is not large but you get good-sized portions...I can recommend the sausages and the lamb Parking yes you can, just, but if not, come out, go left then right...there's the village hall and another area just before there on the left Good reception, good service, good food, reasonable prices We will definitely return

Had a lovely lunch here mid-week…read more Enter the old pub, that has a real community feel - locals at the bar and some hand-carved walking sticks for sale against the wall. A good selection of real ale, sets off the old beams and friendly land lady. Moving with pint in had to the large garden overlooking the south downs way (see photos) we soon had steaming masses of food arriving. My lamb with apricots and apples was sumptuous. The liver and bacon my sister had was adequate, but the fish pie was a real winner, salmon, prawns, white fish in a creamy mash. Mmmmm. By the piles of benches stacked against a barn it looks like it gets very busy in the summertime - and according to some locals it "isn't as good as it was before it was discovered" but all in all a great lunch and think it is a great find. Heartily recommend, hope some other Qypers can discover it too.

We visited the Hurdles for Sunday lunch. There was a very friendly atmosphere with a nice roaring…read morefire in the hearth. Everything looked lovely and clean. There was a large dining room with beautifully laid out tables with smart linen napkins. The food was delicious - we understand the chef is the owner of the pub. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. The friends who we went with revisited for another meal a couple of weeks later, on Monday lunchtime. Again, everything was very enjoyable. They were surprised at how busy it was for that time of the week; but this must show how good the Hurdles is.

Sunday lunch here with my partner and our friends who are another couple. Decided to try here after…read morebeing turned away from the Shoe Inn as it was fully booked. The Hurdles was also very busy but we got a table with in 10 mins after speaking to the helpful waitress. Food quality was superb and service was good. Oriental beef salad was really good so was the half roast chicken. Standards were very high, with restaurant, toilets etc very clean and well kept, surprising given how busy the place was! Will definitely be back soon.

The Shoe Inn is a beautiful country pub tucked away in the tiny village of Exton that provided…read moremyself and my friend with a wonderfully rewarding dinner after a hard days walk on the South Downs Way. Although we were staying in another pub in the adjacent village of Meonstoke, we had heard so many good things about the Shoe Inn, we couldn't resist pulling back on our boots and walking through the rain for dinner. After the obligatory pint of real ale to celebrate the end of our walk, we perused the menu on the blackboard. There was almost too much to chose from as I was ravenous and everything took my fancy. We were brought warm homemade bread to start, then I went for the goats cheese en croute served with beetroot, red onion and avocado. Next came pork belly with the most divine cracking (I know, but I earned it!!), rich dauphiniose potatoes, cabbage and a cider jus - delish. After a 30 minute respite, I decided I could fit in a portion of homemade treacle tart with ice cream - probably a mistake in hindsight as I could hardly move afterwards, but it was tasty!! A cheeky bottle of red helped wash all this down. The pub itself was really busy for a rainy Thursday night - it obviously has a lot of loyal customers. The staff were all really young but provided a high level of service. In the summer, the garden that backs on to a babbling brook would be the perfect place to enjoy a drink as the sun goes down. We even got to play a couple of games of dominoes while we waited for our meals. It doesn't get much better than this!

What a find! After considerable thought was given for a lunchtime pub by our cousins who live in…read morethe area, we made a short trip to The Shoe, and it proved to be a great destination in this beautiful Hampshire village! After placing our food orders, we walked across the road to their riverside beer garden. It provided an idyllic setting with ample room between the garden tables. A couple of decent-sized bowls of peanuts and a small bowl of olives provided munchies with our beverages while we chatted and waited for our lunches to arrive. A Wadworth pub, there are six of their beers on hand pump, plus a guest tap. Obviously, the pub's focus is their food. Freshly baked breads and house-made pickles are two of items that complement the great food here. Local products are sourced as much as possible, a nice touch. The small beer battered haddock (£8.95) was beautifully cooked with a crispy shell, and its mushy peas were delicious. The fresh crab and avocado starters (£7.95) were thoroughly enjoyed by three in our party, and the pub's careful attention to detail was obvious in the presentation of this dish. My own ploughman's platter (£7.50) was excellent, the generous slice of ham and aged cheddar accompanied by a fresh piece of baguette with veggies and grapes, house pickles and a red tomato chutney, and crisps - no issues with any of this plate's offerings. And yes, the house sticky toffee ice cream and brownie we all shared for dessert with beautifully brewed Americano coffees were stellar! Attentive and timely service, a beautiful setting, and decent prices (about £80 for drinks and lunch for six) make The Shoe a spot I'd return to, either for another great lunch or to explore their menu further at dinner. Highly recommended.

Nice Lunch with friends on a weekday... pleasant staff and good service but food was average.read more

Excellent value, Sunday Roast for £12. Nice atmosphere & good choice of Wines & Ales…read more https://www.evernote.com/shard/s74/sh/da9b4d5c-c49e-4c19-b444-67c48248a81f/cc0d48098a70c3f841399c3d60f60fd4

The Jolly Drover is a country pub and hotel, a few miles south of Liss, in West Sussex. The village…read moreis surrounded by woodland, making it a great place to stop or stay if you like walking (it is a few minutes' walk from the Sussex Border long distance path). The pub interior includes front and back bar areas and a dining area, decorated in muted colours with lots of wood. There's a beer garden as well. We stopped off here for lunch on a motorcycling trip. The menu is an upmarket version of tradition pub fare, with starters from £6.50-£8.90, including soup of the day, garlic mushrooms, deep fried blanchbait, tempura vegetables, and a warm smoked salmon and prawn platter. Mains include a meat pie of the day; a range of burgers; a gammon steak; 8oz sirloin steak; locally-sourced sausages, pasta, chilli, Thai curry (chicken, prawn or vegetable); cashew, courgette and carrot pie; lamb's liver; and a "catch of the day" fish dish. For those looking for a smaller lighter meal, they do a range of sandwiches and baps, and a ploughman's. There is a board listing the desserts of the day. My friend and I had the pie of the day with mash and vegetables (£15) and a veggie burger (£12) with chips and homemade coleslaw: both came in good portions (see photographs). Service was quick and friendly. They obviously have a full pub bar, and there was a group of happy locals there, so they evidently have a loyal clientele. There's a decent sized car park behind the pub. I'd happily return.

Friendly landlord and staff, good food, super atmosphere, well kept, lots of parking, easy to find…read more Can't fault it.