East Hampshire
The Old Kitchen Tearoom

The Old Kitchen Tearoom

Chawton House, GU34 1SJ, East Hampshire, United Kingdom

Pubs • Wine • British • Vegetarian


"A break in the weather so we walked up to the house admiring the setting. On arrival, the door to the tea shop had a table in the way see photograph. A waitress popped her head out the door and looked at me as if she wondered what we were doing there. 'Are you still serving....cake? ' says I. 'Yes, take a seat ' and she gestured to one of the courtyard tables. We took a table the only customers (or so we thought). The waitress came to take our order I was so looking forward to a slice of cake. Imagine my disappointment when the only offerings were shortbread, brownie or scones. So we plumped for a cream tea (no fruit scones available, only plain) and a brownie. Now it is a pretty courtyard...but not in the pouring rain. Being British, we sheltered under a parasol to enjoy our tea. Unfortunately, the scone was microwaved and they forgot the brownie, but served two cream teas?! When my jeans started to get wet, we decided not to hang around and so I went to settle up. On paying (at the doorway) I looked to the left and saw another couple sitting at a table INDOORS ...all warm and toasty, plus lots of empty tables. I asked the waitress why couldn 't we have been seated indoors. Her reply 'They were reserved '. Really? We had been there 15 minutes and no one had arrived or left. It was 3.15 on a wet and windy Friday afternoon. I really felt as if we had been an inconvenience."

The Deer's Hut

The Deer's Hut

Griggs Green, East Hampshire, United Kingdom

Pubs • Steak • Cheese • Seafood


"I can't rate this place highly enough. I would like to thank the staff and management for a wonderful visit. We were seated in the room with the fireplace. I cannot tell you how much the nine of us enjoyed our afternoon in The Deers Hut. We were there to celebrate my 60th birthday. The staff were exceptional, nothing was too much bother, they continually checked to see if we needed more drinks. They were helpful and happy at all times, even though we could see they were having a very busy afternoon. The food was absolutely fantastic, all nine of us didn't have a bad word to say about anything. The specials were really special, our vegetarian guests were delighted with what was on offer to them, even a veggie option on the specials board. For our non meat eaters, the fish dishes, especially the mackerel were delicious. The mains and puddings gave us all a wonderful choice. This was seriously good food. And finally the drinks. The drink flowed. We had lots of cocktails, and they were some of the best we have ever had the delight to drink. The expresso and pornstar martinis were sublime. The wine was great and we had a wide choice of gins and beers. All eight of my guests said they thought it was one of the best meals they had ever had. I can't thank the manager and staff enough for giving me such a wonderful, fun and indulgent afternoon celebrating my 60th birthday in just the way I hoped it would be. We are out of your area, but I know you will be getting some return business from my guests and myself this year. Many, many thanks."

The Castle Of Comfort

The Castle Of Comfort

United Kingdom, East Hampshire

Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian


"booked Sunday dinner per week in advance. for Sunday dinner at 15.00 for two adults and two children. we did not come to welcome, simply said: "Your table was set up in the other room. the manager was not received coming and said he believed we had ordered for four adults. I told him I was very clear it was for two adult and two children when I booked. we asked to see the menu and was recommended it was offered only Sunday evening dinner. I asked what the vegetarian option was that he told me we had to order in advance and that would not be available today. there were no prizes on the table for Sunday roasts or possibilities of puddings published and the website was down today before they arrive to see themselves on menu or prices. we asked us to get away from billard table had just tied up children only 3 years old was only examined as had never seen before, but we honored his question and children never touched it during our visit. in the room children has learned to play with dad. manager commented it was glass, but was assured by my man that they were treated with respect, I would not harm his table and continue playing chest. not sure he was very satisfied with his answer. ordered drinks and the personal use left on the bar. many asked if the drinks belong to us were wandered away. husband has the drinks of the bar. the drink was a good size and tasted well from an alcoholic drink. the food arrived quickly and was a good part. unfortunately my personal opinion was that it was precooked and how tante bettys bratkartoffeln tasted and veg heated by a microwave. lukewarm food. we asked for bark for the children and got chickens, but I don't have the manager's attention. my little one asked where her bark was on her teller. young bar staff who had no idea what they did the plates were removed, we were not offered pudding at any stage. the bill for two adult and a child meal was and drinks were about £40. £14 any adult meal. and £3,50 for any kinder meal. would be the order pudding, but was not offered so that we never asked to see menu or options. for our family we would not visit in the future for a meal again. we paid are bills and tried to say goodbye and thank them for eating, but was not aware so left the building. parking was good for the small pub. the pub itself was very clean and cozy with open fire and lots of laughing from locals in the other room."