Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Hampshire

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Updated 05 December 2024

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The Kitchen@ Winchester Golf Academy

4.8

4.8 (49)

£25 and under

Café

Winchester

About the restaurant

Located at The Winchester Golf Academy, The Kitchen @ is an independent all-day dining offer that celebrates British ingredients and local producers.

When it comes to our food, we believe in following the seasons for fresh, bold flavours, served simply for maximum enjoyment. We care about where our food comes from, how it is produced and harvested so, wherever we can, we source the highest welfare and support local so we can do our bit to reduce food miles.

Open for brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee from 9am daily , expect a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. We care about people - whether our staff or our guests, so we’ve created an environment where people can thrive and guests feel welcomed.

Pop in and see us, whether you’re here for golf, walking the dog or simply catching up with friends and family.

Top review

Sue

Dined today

Lovely breakfast as usual. Great to see the Half breakfasts back on the menu, Thank you all. Merry Christmas.

The Derby Inn

4.7

4.7 (989)

£26 to £40

British

Hook

About the restaurant

We look forward to welcoming you to the Derby Inn an independent and family pub. We are passionate about great service, a welcoming atmosphere and homemade tasty food.
We would like to have you with us and try our food!

Top review

Andrew

Dined 3 days ago

A great meal again . Great service. Cannot wait to go back again five stars does not seem enough..

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Experience

20% Off Burgers - Wednesday Nights Only

Sakura Portsmouth

4.7

4.7 (425)

£25 and under

Japanese

Southsea

About the restaurant

Sakura was established in 2009 as the first Japanese restaurant in Portsmouth. Since our opening night we have always strived to bring the taste of true Japanese cuisine to our customers, while adding friendly service, knowledge and a lot of enthusiasm for what we do.

We have retained a lot of the features that made our restaurant popular in the Southsea area. These includes tasty food that comes in a great variety, and fast and reliable service. We strive to maintain our standards whilst constantly refining ourselves to meet the demands of every customer.

Top review

Emily

Dined on 13 Dec 2024

Every time we come here we are blown away by the quality of the food, it’s truly outstanding, service is really efficient and the fact that it’s always busy speaks volumes as to its reputation!

The Town House

4.6

4.6 (100)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Alresford

About the restaurant

Our lovingly restored Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse in the heart of New Alresford, Hampshire.
Designed with comfort in mind, to take you through every stage of the day, almost every day of the week.
for Food, Drink, Co-Working & Events.

Top review

Dave

Dined 6 days ago

Great meal - food was excellent and service 1st class. Highly recommended

DARBAR

4.5

4.5 (330)

£26 to £40

Indian

Emsworth

About the restaurant

Darbar Restaurant provides an exceptional dining experience offering North Indian Mughalai cuisine introduced to India by the royal kitchens of the Mughal emperors & other regional specialties coupled with an array of cocktails, mocktails, beers and a wide range of wines chosen by connoisseurs.

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Anthony

Dined on 29 Nov 2024

Great food and service at a fair price This place is consistently good

Côte Brasserie - Winchester

4.5

4.5 (88)

£25 and under

French

Winchester

About the restaurant

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

Top review

Amanda

Dined on 10 Dec 2024

Very pleasant. The staff were all lovely. All courses were delicious xx

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Experience

New Year's Eve Set Menu

Experience

Festive three-course Set Menu

Four London Road

4.5

4.5 (1115)

£26 to £40

Tapas / Small Plates

Rowland's Castle

About the restaurant

Food, like life, is best shared with friends and loved ones, and tapas are the embodiment of that.

The beauty of tapas is that you can share them so easily with friends and family. Eating from the same plate enhances conversations and brings us all closer together. Enjoying small plates of food with your drink means the proportion of food to alcohol is friendly!

Top review

Heinrich

Dined 2 days ago

Great gluten free options, brilliant service and tasty food.

Hiltonbury Farmhouse

4.4

4.4 (356)

£25 and under

Pub

Eastleigh

About the restaurant

A charming village pub nestled in Hampshire's gem, Chandler's Ford. Our traditional pub dating back to the 16th century, offers a fresh, seasonal menu coupled with local craft beverages, all of which can be enjoyed in our rustic, country setting.

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Tanya

Dined 7 days ago

We had a lovely meal at the Farmhouse. It’s been a while since we have eaten here as we normally drink here regularly. The menu was varied and we really enjoyed the Camembert sharing starter & all main meals were really good. I love my pork belly main & the ham hock pie off the specials board was also enjoyed. A very enjoyable evening with friends.

Heaven's Kitchen Alton

4.3

4.3 (223)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Alton

About the restaurant

HK Alton: Fresh Flavours, Timeless Ambiance

Heaven's Kitchen Steak House in Alton, Hampshire, is celebrated for its exquisite steaks and Mediterranean flair, set within the historic ambiance of a grade 2 listed building. Our Alton location prides itself on a tradition of culinary excellence, offering guests a unique dining experience where the passion for superb food and service is palpable. With the innovative feature of an open kitchen, diners can witness the culinary artistry that goes into every dish, making each meal a memorable event. Here, we invite you to indulge in a dining journey that highlights our dedication to exceptional cuisine in the heart of Hampshire

Recognised as:
✅ The best Steakhouse in Hampshire
✅ Best restaurant by Diners’ Choice 2021&2022
✅ TripAdvisor certificate of excellence.

Top review

Howard

Dined on 7 Nov 2024

The wines, food and service here are all consistently very good. The staff are friendly, professional and attentive.

Barley Mow

4.3

4.3 (164)

£25 and under

Pub

Basingstoke

About the restaurant

Nestled in the village of Oakley, the Barley Mow is a fantastic pub right at the heart of the local community. We're proud to offer a menu packed with the most appetising dishes. Our passion for taking traditional pub classics and making them the best around by using the most decadent of ingredients, makes every meal served have you coming back time and time again!

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Karen

Dined 3 days ago

Really lovely meal for our first time at this pub, it won’t be our last!

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