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The Carnarvon Arms Hotel boasts an enviable location within the grounds of Highclere Castle, better known to many as Downton Abbey. The stunning setting of the Grade II listed former coach house is matched by the high quality of the food and overall dining experience. Marco Pierre White and Andrew Bennett set up their venture at ...
View full reviewThe stunning Dew Pond in Old Burghclere lies just off the A34 (which runs from the Midlands, through Newbury and on to Winchester and the M3), some six miles south of Newbury, and has been run by friendly proprietors Keith and Julie Marshall since 1989. The restaurant dates back to the 16th Century and was originally a pair of drove...
View full reviewOnly an hour from London, yet in the heart of the Hampshire countryside, this authentic 17th-century inn has a highly regarded reputation for serving topquality cuisine. The restaurant has two AA rosettes thanks to the unmistakably British menu, which takes full advantage of its idyllic rural location — think fresh game, fabulou...
View full reviewThe Pheasant is a beautifully decorated cosy countryside pub. Located just moments from Highclere Castle, the home of Downton Abbey, this charming 17th-century inn with olde-worlde charm boasts exposed low beams and stone-flagged floors. Warmed by the huge open fires, you can hide away in one of the nooks and crannies after a hard...
View full reviewSometimes we want nothing more than to escape to the country, and tucked down a leafy lane in Broadlayings sits just such an option. This is the quintessential country pub with a Berkshire twist, and The Rampant Cat boasts an inviting atmosphere, heated through the winter by the roaring fi replaces. Summer months can be spent outs...
View full reviewIdeally located in Ecchinswell, The Royal Oak is a country pub par excellence. Situated just a stone’s throw from the well-traversed Watership Down and taking advantage of the area’s charming, picture-postcard scenery, this countryside inn boasts a warm welcome and stellar pub fare. The pub has a reputation as the go-to haunt ...
View full reviewDiners will discover a gem of a restaurant if they follow the A343, just off the A34 near Newbury. Perched on the side of a gentle hill, this public house has been renovated very tastefully. Quiet, comfortable corners and a games area - including dart boards and a billiards table - create the sense of a well-established, familyfrien...
View full reviewIn the little village of Newton, it is a real treat to discover this handsome black and white pub, quietly tucked away yet conveniently close to the A34. This traditional 16th-century pub has exquisite gardens complete with a babbling stream, and there’s plenty of space to make the most of the surroundings and dine outside in ba...
View full reviewThe Furze Bush Inn lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just four miles from Newbury town centre. With the inn's various dining areas, whatever the weather, there's a perfect place to eat, either inside or alfresco on the restaurant's terrace or in the gardens. The menus are a mix of modern international cooking and trad...
View full reviewIf you're clued-up on history, you'll recognise this as the location of the famous First Battle of Newbury. Thankfully, muskets have now been replaced with fine food and it's certainly safe to bring all the family (including dogs) to the newly renovated Gun. Here you'll find traditional wooden floors, a warm, welcoming ambience and ...
View full reviewThe Hilton Newbury Centre is conveniently located near The Triangle and Newbury Retail Park but it has been carefully landscaped into an attractive woodland site offering seclusion and privacy. The foyer, bar and Stubbs Restaurant are open-plan and give the impression of an elegant 1920s luxury cruise liner, inspired by the Art D...
View full reviewNestling in the downs at the edge of the county of Berkshire is the historic village of Kingsclere. The Swan Hotel, which resides in the heart of the village, has been a bustling inn for over 400 years. Here, all the traditions of true innkeeping are still alive and well. The interior is comfortable and atmospheric, with a low-ceilin...
View full reviewHonesty coffee shops are located in Berkshire and Hampshire and provide a great environment in which to relax, chat, eat, drink and watch the world go by. All produce sold is handmade by Honesty using traditional methods with no additives, chemical flavour enhancers or preservatives so that fresh means fresh.
View full reviewRecently refurbished, The Jack Russell has been transformed into an outstanding countryside retreat that produces excellent British dishes made using exclusively seasonal produce, often caught in Faccombe Estate. You can even host your own shooting party here, where the chefs will butcher your game on-site for you. The Jack Russel...
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