Mrs Foxs Birthday narrowed down to three places
Discussion
I had terrible service in Caldesi that ruined a meal with family. Food was good though!
The Hinds Head is alright, scotch egg is a winner as a bar snack :-)
The Waterside Inn is a fantastic experience if you are pushing the boat out (chortle chortle (they have a boat)) particularly on a nice sunny evening sat by the river. Give me a wave if you go as I live next door :-)
The Hinds Head is alright, scotch egg is a winner as a bar snack :-)
The Waterside Inn is a fantastic experience if you are pushing the boat out (chortle chortle (they have a boat)) particularly on a nice sunny evening sat by the river. Give me a wave if you go as I live next door :-)
Crooked Billet was less than perfect last time we went (abt. 3 weeks ago) and service hit & miss e.g. how can you place a bread basket on the table with only 3 pieces of bread in it when there are 5 people at the table? Trivial maybe but it's the little things that count/niggle.
Royal Oak had some historic puds.
HTH.
Cheers, Pewe.
Royal Oak had some historic puds.
HTH.
Cheers, Pewe.
recommend this place - small so have to book in advance
http://www.thewellingtonarms.com/
Between Basingstoke and Newbury
http://www.thewellingtonarms.com/
Between Basingstoke and Newbury
Not sure where your based but this place is nice in the evenings and do a good breakfast. (& local to me 5 min walk!)
http://www.jacksonscalifornialake.co.uk/
http://www.jacksonscalifornialake.co.uk/
Have visited all three, over the last year.
Royal Oak - pleasant, but couldn't really see what all the fuss was about. Food and service was fine, but not spectacular.
Crooked Billet - it's been a while, so may not be relevant. Good atmosphere and very good food. The most "pubby" of the three. Live music nights are good.
Hinds Head - wonderful food. Really enjoyed it. Casual dining, relaxed, but still felt "special".
Which is the best? For me, I would say the Hinds Head.
Royal Oak - pleasant, but couldn't really see what all the fuss was about. Food and service was fine, but not spectacular.
Crooked Billet - it's been a while, so may not be relevant. Good atmosphere and very good food. The most "pubby" of the three. Live music nights are good.
Hinds Head - wonderful food. Really enjoyed it. Casual dining, relaxed, but still felt "special".
Which is the best? For me, I would say the Hinds Head.
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