The Fox and Hounds, Fair Oak

My wife and i have been visiting lots of pubs in the area and are steadily working our way through the Hampshire Pub Guide. Being new to the area we have had heard mixed reviews of the Fox. I personally didn't enjoy our visit, as my food was overcooked and not very warm at all. My wife's salad was a lot better and she really enjoyed it. Beer was ok and the second pint was better than first. Friendly staff were helpful and bid us a very nice goodbye. May return for another go as don't feel they have reached full potential yet!!

22 Nov 2010 00:21

The Phoenix Inn, Twyford

New to this area of Winchester, and love the village. Two pubs in village and we first visited the more traditional of the two, The Phoenix. Nice pub lunch, and good value for money. Wouldn't go back in the evening as my wife felt a bit out of place. I loved it though. Green King, with decent beers, only tried one though. Better than the fuller pubs we have recently been visiting. Will go back to village & other pub shortly.

22 Nov 2010 00:10

The Old Forge, Otterbourne

Started off really well, nice welcome, smiley staff, good menu (a little over priced) and a pleasant decor. Sadly it nose dived from there. Very slow service, so slow that our wine arrived a full 15 minutes after the starters!! Food was unacceptable considering the price, not value to us at all.
I just wish breweries would just let pubs be pubs, do 10 things good on the menu instead of 30 badly.

22 Nov 2010 00:06