Eastleigh
The Bugle Hamble

The Bugle Hamble

High Street, SO31 4HA, Eastleigh, United Kingdom

Steak • Cheese • Salads • Chicken


"I have mixed feelings about our visit, albeit we did visit on a Tuesday evening so my review may not be reflective of a typical day at The Bugle. Firstly, the food was great I had the fish and chips and they made such a simple and traditional dish so very tasty and it even came with a homemade curry sauce which was great. According to the rest of our party, their food was great too and it definitely looked the business. Despite this I did find the menu to be hugely limited with only about 6 things to choose from which was disappointing and they lacked vegetarian options which was a shame given one of the party doesn’t eat meat. Furthermore, it is not cheap. Yes, the portions are big and yes it is all freshly cooked but if you’re branding yourself as a pub then I would expect more family friendly prices. Lastly, there was little to no atmosphere. We were the only people in there eating and there was only two others who were just having a drink. Due to this we felt a bit rushed in and out because they were obviously wanting to close given the lack of customers other than ourselves. I’ve worked in hospitality so I can understand the feeling of wanting to go home and hoping that the last table will hurry up and leave but it did make us feel a bit awkward as we were in no hurry ourselves (and, it was only 8pm). As I said, mixed feelings. Overall: great and innovative food, cosy setting downside would be prices, lack of atmosphere and limited menu. Would return again but probably on the weekend where I can expect a better sort of atmosphere."

Beefy’s At Hilton Ageas Bowl

Beefy’s At Hilton Ageas Bowl

Botley Road, Southampton, SO30 3XH, Eastleigh, United Kingdom

Full • Cafés • Steak • British


"Overall.... Good food, truly great staff but let down by dirty toilets and menus. First impressions were bad just another hotel restaurant too bright and yet no outdoor lighting to take advantage of the situation, so left looking at yourself in the black double glazing ! Mix of hotel guests, newcomers and some loud blokes in tracksuits who 'd been on a course I.e. it 's trying to be posh but reliant on the high footfall. Menu given to us was curled up and very dirty really at these prices ??? The toilets were communal and had dirty urinals. Menu was new for spring but they didn 't put down that one option was vegan luckily we asked or else we wouldn 't have eaten it. Perhaps reprint the menus more often then you can update them for errors and keep them clean !! Food was trying hard but let down by some flavors dominating others and we both left the chocolate pudding it was just far too heavy and the orange/mango ? Was left to wither as it was too cold. Could do with some specials tried very hard with the standards but some different options would have been nice. Wine stupidly priced and not the best for the markup but ok. Having said all that enjoyed going to a restaurant where the food is loved and the chef is trying. Staff were absolutely great very knowledgeable and attentive. Would go again for new menu but exhausted it in once go this time. Can go anywhere for a burger or fish n chips!"