The Portsmouth Arms

Looking for a central venue for a family pre-Christmas lunch I came across this absolute gem. Every interaction with the staff from booking to speaking about one of the party with severe allergies was friendly and accommodating. We pre-ordered our food from the November Sunday menu and everything was perfect. 11 clean plates for starters, mains and desserts, what more could you ask for. Great with the two dogs with had with us too! Compliments to the chefs and all the staff

I have recently moved to Basingstoke and The Portsmouth Arms is rapidly becoming my 'local '. Went for Sunday lunch with my family. It was busy but the staff were friendly and there was a good atmosphere there. The food was excellent and we all enjoyed the visit. Good value. Thoroughly recommended.

I'm due to move to the area and decided that I would try this pub restaurant. I was there at lunch time opening (12 mid day) and there were a handful of customers. A friendly warm welcome. I ordered a fish finger sandwich. This turned out to be very substantial with chips and salad. Excellent! There is a full lunch evening menu which looks good. I will no doubt be there again.

Not brilliant really. I have eaten here a few years back and it was nice. My lunch was fine but others in our group had burnt food. Also my Husbands burger and chips was the same size as my Sons childs portion! Most portions were pretty poor. It also took a very long time to get the food. Obviously sadly short of staff like everywhere. We will not be back.

Food was poor. Service was even worse , waited half an hour for our dessert order to be taken and went to the bar to give it to the bar staff. Waited another half an hour and cancelled it in the end and asked for the bill.