The Hare Hounds - Test Valley

I think i must have gone to a different Hare and Hounds after reading the reviews for this pub because my meal was not up to the standard that i would expect. the starter (spring roll with hoisin sauce) was well over cooked and chewy. The main course was salmon with dauphinoise potatoes. Had very little taste and again overcooked, we had to ask for the vegetables that came with the meal as they were not delivered. One of our party sent her meal back as it was inedible. I could go on but I think that will do.

Three of us and our labrador visited on Christmas Eve for lunch and had the most wonderful time. Staff were all extremely welcoming and friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. Two of us have some allergies (including gluten, dairy, egg and onion), but care was taken and attention was paid to make sure that everybody could enjoy as much of the menu as possible. The three of us had roasts, one turkey, one beef and one lamb. Each came with extremely generous helpings of perfectly cooked meat and veg, and a range of accompaniments that were paired to each dish, as opposed to being one-size-fits-all. Desserts were equally generously portioned and of the same high quality. We were sad not to be able to return before the end of our trip, but we'll certainly be back when we're in the area!

Thank you so much for the fabulous night we had for my daughter’s birthday. There were 15 of us and the selection of buffet food and deserts you provided was exceptional. Your staff were so attentive and I even reduced a call the day before running through the arrangements to check everything was okay. I wouldn’t hesitate to use you again for another occasion. Thank you all for a wonderful evening.

Booked a 80th Birthday for my Mum, Nothing was to much trouble. Charlotte took the booking and organised a great evening, the guys in the kitchen cooked hot, tasty amazing food and will be returning in the New Year

Superb friendly service, couldn't be more helpful. Excellent Sunday roast, the roast pork the lamb was cooked to perfection, real tasty gravy vegetables.