Vegetarian Friendly: THE Best in Alton

"I visited here with my parents a few weeks ago, this review is overdue. We had a warm welcome by a very friendly young man who was very attentive,..."

Barry Richardson

Bharat Tailor

"One of the best meals I've had in a very, very long time!!!! Excellent service, lovely friendly staff, genuinely couldn't recommend this place highly..."

Ricky Evans

"My toddler and I visited after a day a Cbeebies Land. The staff and locals were friendly and food was delicious. A Thai menu with lots of tasty..."

Sabrina Dunk

"Good community run pub, super beers, & Thai food Thursday, Friday & Saturday..."

les smith

"Nice, welcoming olde world pub with a great drinks selection. My family and I had booked in for a Thai, and it was amazing food! No complaints there...."

YelpBullhorn

"We only had 2 days here but they were wonderful. The people we met were so lovely and friendly. John one of the directors of The White Hart spent..."

Helen Smart

"Stayed here this weekend. Lovely villagelocation, staff were fab especially at breakfast, room was spacious and breakfast was five star fantastic...."

Steve Smith

"An absolutely lovely little country pub nestled in the heart of Staffordshire set in the Shadows of Alton Castle. This pub serves what I can only..."

Ant Ball

"Rooms are immaculate, beds are incredibly comfortable, fab portion sizes in restaurant & the bar was good fun with very good..."

Leah Rebecca Davies

"Warm and welcoming host - Speedy check in and room key hand off. The room (3 person - 1 double 1 single) was clean and comfortable. The door for the..."

Miles Machin

Bottega Dei Sapori

91/100 (1160 ratings)

Spaghetti alle vongole

Charcuterie Board of Meats

Pesto

Fettucine Al Granchio

"This place serves the best coffee and is ideal for a lunchtime visit, this is a hidden gem with friendly staff and great..."

Iain Hopcroft

"Absolutely brilliant coffee shop , with amazing staff and gorgeous cakes ! Highly recommend..."

Julia Jules Knight

"What a lovely little cafe... Enjoying my latte and croissant in the secluded garden at the back...a little oasis of calm......"

Angie Christine Thrower

"Great place with lovely, helpful staff. Delicious cakes and some lovely deli products as well. Will definitely be back..."

Liz Sanders

"I often visit for coffee with my friend but today we also had lunch for my birthday. The food was amazing, really fresh and healthy and we both..."

Louise Cameron

"One of my favourite places in town, wonderful food, atmosphere and staff..."

Isobel Swaby

"Wonderful restaurant and coffee house. Most delicious home made meals and the most amazing cakes..."

Gideon Cristofoli

"First time I've visited this amazing pace today after living in Alton for 9 years. The food and drinks were lovely. Reasonably priced and they were..."

Amina Kellie

"We had a great time here the other day. Nice food with a good choice and nice friendly staff. Planning on visiting again..."

Joy Davies

"the nicest food, in the nicest place with the nicest people, and definitely the best coffee for..."

Iain Cooper

"The staff are friendly and the coffee is great what more could you want, thanks..."

Nikki Hall

"Good service great staff lovely food not to..."

Steve Mortimore

"Best Pasta this side of Italy. Cakes are delicious also. Would be great if they could open even one night a month. I'd be first in the..."

Alton Espresso's

"Great food and friendly service. Very popular. Very tempting cakes and savoury..."

Kirsten Weissenberg

"the most wonderful coffee shop with lovely folk and superb and delicious cakes..."

Morag Donnelly

"Fabulous taste of Italy in the Hampshire countryside..."

Sally Ann

"We have many happy memories of Maggie and Tizzie when they ran Mama Rosa in Guernsey. I am pleased to say that although very different Bottega Dei..."

Richard Torode

"The best hot chocolate for miles! Also lovely..."

Caroline Frankson

"We ate here for our 2 year wedding anniversary, and were served by the lovely Claudia who was super friendly. The food was delicious and the service..."

Abigail Doddington

"The best food I've had in the UK for ages. Staff were very friendly and the food was well priced. Actually we ate here two nights as it was so..."

Firefly38 *

"Lovely new...ish restaurant to the town of Alton. Much needed and after hearing many good things from friends, we had a tremendous evening..."

Simon C

"Having been to this amazing venue several times over the last few months, I decided to host my wife's 50th Birthday celebration there a few days ago...."

Jamie Knight

"Love this place for date night or social lunch! Hoping they’ll put in some heaters so we can keep using the garden through autumn. Lovely staff,..."

Emma Lomas

"Food and staff are always excellent, Nicole looked after us and was really helpful, great..."

Jen

"Lovely quality food, very attentive staff and a great atmosphere! The cocktails were lovely too Great evening all..."

Helen Knight

"Spontaneous visit, so glad we went! Absolutely faultless. From the food to the service, amazing. The young girls at front of house, showed experience..."

Lorraine Collins

"Went here on Thursday, the place was buzzing, tables pretty near full - food was fantastic, the waiting staff were brilliant- sad for us they were..."

alex landsberger

"Fantastic! Went tonight and had to come home and review. Food was absolutely superb, great value considering the quality and service was really nice..."

J M

"They have a lovely garden which we hadn't expected. The service was very good and the lunch was tasty, the coffee was very good. Definitely worth a..."

Karen Stagg

"Monday lunchtime with a friend. Relaxing atmosphere and very friendly staff. Would recommend even if just for a..."

Jo Leedale

"Food was amazing, service was great and Polly was the best server ever! Highly..."

Matt Osborn

"Lovely restaurant, friendly personnel and great food. Italian but no pizza's...."

Martijn Platenkamp

"Really enjoyable family run Italian restaurant. We were lucky to get a table as a walk-in on a busy Saturday evening. Stylish setting and good..."

James Gardner

"What a lovely experience. Will defenetly go again. Booked a table for four same day .courteous polite prompt food was hot and excellent. Good wines..."

Colin Major

"Great staff never let your glass get dry. The food was amazing. I had a seafood risotto the shell fish were cleaned and prepared perfectly thank you..."

Liane'n'Paul chesterton

"Enjoyable evening; nice atmosphere (seated in the garden with a party of 6), friendly and thoughtful personnel and, last but not least, great food..."

Gertjan van Bers

Cholily's

"Exactly what Alton needs! Really great tea room with a fantastic range of food, including gluten free. Really impressed with the quality of food,..."

Nikki Butler

"The best place to go!! Such lovely people especially how they treat my baby girl!! Can't rate them enough..."

Sarah Davis

"Had a lovely lunch here today, staff were really friendly my only complaint was that the waiter insisted on calling us guys, would highly..."

Gillian Walter

"Our first visit today, would highly recommend. Food fresh and tasty and a lovely hot chocolate. Staff very friendly and kind to my (grumpy) toddler,..."

Becky Porter

"Great staff and great food, i would rate it 10 but i can only give it..."

Jack Gisborne

"Tried Cholily's today for the first time, and we will most definitely be back. The staff were welcoming and friendly and the food was delicious...."

Gemma Urquhart

"Had a lovely morning at Cholily's with my friends and our little ones. The hot chocolate was lovely! My friend had the white tea with pomegranate..."

Alexis Parker-Biffen

"Karen and co are amazing. Will accommodate for all needs. Very friendly staff. Also not forgetting home made food. Just love it there...."

Deborah Fry

"My first visit! Absolutely superb food. And customer service that was outstanding! I will definitely be back and with the whole family too! That..."

Pippa Lehrle

"had such an amazing lunch here today, simple jacket potato with chilli and cheese but better then simple!! lovely staff and always smiling, thank you..."

Chelsie Stewart

"Never been disappointed with anything I've had from sandwiches to cakes. Especially liked the chicken pesto sandwich , brownies and carrot..."

Linzi Betts-Crawley

"Service is always amazing, fab coffee and food! Oh and the cakes and chocolates are lovely. Great value for money!! My cafe of choice in..."

Debbie Muchmore Elsmore

"Friendly, helpful staff, delicious food, table service and lovely..."

Andrea Hart

"Popped in today for lunch and they couldn't have been more welcoming! Delicious home-made soup, good coffee and the very best friendly service. Will..."

Annette Burke

Balti Tandoori

90/100 (1892 ratings)

"The food quality and service is excellent here. Really couldn't fault it! Everything tastes different unlike some tandoori restaurant. I have only..."

Aaron Marsh

"Had a takeaway last night and come from Four Marks one of the best currys I have had, really fresh ingredients, perfect balance of flavour and spice...."

Nick Ebdon

"We found this place on Google reviews as we are working away from home and fancied some spicy food so we decided to go for something to eat here..."

Glenn McAvoy

"Ordered from here a number of times and have to say that every meal has been very good. Flavoursome and every dish tastes of high quality..."

Paula Perkins

"This is the third time that we have used Balti Tandoori and it has just got better and better. Tonight’s meal was fantastic! The Chicken Sizzler..."

James Allen

"Would rate it as my favourite Indian takeaway in Alton, food is always delivered quickly, nice and hot still when it arrives. You get the occasional..."

Stefan S

"Been coming here for about 15 years now and it’s the best place in Alton for takeaway curry! So flavourful and delicious! Always receive such..."

Ella Hart

"The resturant is quite snug so make a reservation to make sure you get a table. It is also quite hard to find but do try because you won't be..."

Ian Ayres-Jones

"Just moved to Alton and as we are in the unpacking stage we ordered in tonight. Superb curries and sides very tasty. Will have to pay a visit to the..."

Trail Dave

"Just had three meals absolutely fantastic big chunks of meat cooked perfect lots of it would definitely..."

Qetlljfeefnk

"My wife and I haven't ordered from Balti in a while, why, I do not know. Exceptional food. I couldn't recommend them more. The BEST curry in..."

Michael Roberts

"This is among the finest Indian restaurants I've been to. Wonderful food at bargain prices. You should also go there to see the fascinating artwork..."

Elliott Manley

"Food & service excellent. Only drawback is people walking past the few tables in & out for takeaway & blasts of cold air. Have to say again though,..."

Martin Hopkins

"Great food. Abdul is a good guy, if you don't fancy what's on the menu, he'll cook you something to your taste. Had some great evenings..."

Chris Bryan

"Food was fantastic, good value for money. Lamb ghost masala was one of the best curries I have ever had. Service was fantastic and very..."

James Kirkwood

Frango Grill

90/100 (1371 ratings)

Butterfly Chicken and Haloumi Salad

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Fantastic customer service had lovely meals there and take out. Great value for money and fantastic portion sizes. Would recommend to..."

Emily Short

"Visited today for my 5yos birthday and we were not disappointed! Food was fab, service was 5 star and it was also great value! Really can't fault..."

Geoff Sam White

"My favourite restaurant in Alton the best chicken in town and really friendly. I highly recommend giving this place a..."

Jonathan Chobert-East

"Fantastic food, great portion sizes and reasonably priced. Will definitely visit again when we're in the..."

Emily Wright

"We have just had a the best food and fantastic service in Alton Frango's ...thankyou very much !! especially to our table service.He was..."

Nigel Ham

"We had a wonderful evening with delicious food last night at Alton Frango. Excellent service from Richard, all the staff so friendly. Recommend you..."

Tracy Sexton

"Visted here for a friends birthday last nite food was amazing so was the service and they were very accommodating when we asked for happy birthday to..."

Kelly Barrass

"Went there for the first time yesterday as a Mother's Day treat from my son and daughter in law and 4 grandchildren. Staff very friendly and..."

Di Merritt

"Love this place. Excellent service. Great food and absolutely spotless..."

Bryony Laura

"Great place lovely food staff very helpful will be back again. Highly..."

Susan Zafaree

"Great family restaurant. Good choice for Kids, both kids very happy! Main meal also very good - freshly cooked. Great service and friendly staff...."

Katie Robertson

"Visited today, the place is absolutely spotlessly clean, staff really caring and friendly, food is exceptional , taste awesome. Definitely will be..."

Rita Gal Vout

"Amazing service and yummy food also affordable.... What else we want..... Coming there again. Frango grill staff...."

Deena Patel

"Second time I have been here. Very large portions, we had to take some home in the end. Fills a hole inn your stomach however the restaurant appears..."

Nathaniel Marsh

"We arrived at about 3pm, so a strange time in between lunch and dinner, but Frango Grill was open and very accommodating, especially as we had the..."

Philip Hughes

"Fantastic food, some of the best chicken available. Like nando's but much better, bigger portions, better chicken and some of the friendliest staff..."

poket27

"This was the first time I had paid a visit to this restraunt. Fancied something different as a takeaway. Their menu seems to have a more healthy..."

Roland Tedder

"Good grub, attentive staff, nice atmosphere and..."

Rochelle Hughes

"Brilliant good, superb portion sizes and is good value for how much food you get. Been here many times and can say it’s better than Nando’s and..."

William Bussingham

"Very pleasant service and well priced food. Suitable for..."

Laurence Morgan

"Lovely food plenty of it. Great company. Clean restaurant Great staff very friendly. Value for..."

Linda Goodley

"Really good service. Bottomless soft drink. Very good thigh meat, especially in the spicy thigh meat burger I had. The fresh sweet potato fries were..."

Kiki Mitchell

"This place is incredible and their food is top notch. Staff are super friendly and the chicken is amazing. Service in store is fast and..."

Trail Dave

"Honestly, it's essentially a knock-off nandos with perhaps a few improvements and some knock backs. Love the portion size, the starter nachos are..."

Aleksander Szczesny

"It has such amazing vibes! The food is so good and the portions are large. Words can't explain the quality of food! Their chicken is out Id this..."

Maggie Smith

"The staff at the Alton Branch were very polite and friendly, and the food was just as great! They can cater for everyone’s needs, gluten free,..."

Sophia Marion

"Great takeaway food, love their chicken wrap and bbq dusted chips. Creamy mash and peas are the best too. Frangos are definitely on a par with that..."

Tracey ARnold

"Hiya Would just like to say a massive thank you to all the staff that worked so hard at your Alton Branch to deliver lovely food for such a large..."

Chloe White

Pizza Express

Baked Garlic Mushroom

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Delicious food, friendly staff and quick service..."

Marta Wnuk

"6 of us came here this evening, we didn't book as we were booked to be elsewhere but they lost the booking. When we arrived we were acknowledged with..."

wardo221

"Had a lovely evening here catching up with a friend. The staff were very friendly and understanding given that we were too busy chatting to look at..."

Kirsty Kocher

"Very spacious and nice place to out for. Wheelchair and buggy friendly. Tried this New Paneer tikka pizza and it was absolutely was delicious. Plenty..."

Taran Kaur

"Great food, fantastic service. Very nice Burnt Ends Pizza. Thank..."

Simon Manser

"Nice place, clean and tidy. Very quiet when we visited, so difficult to comment on the atmosphere during busier times. The lady who served us was..."

Dave H

"Hands down the best Pizza Express we've had in a long time! Really friendly service, beautifully cooked pizza and a lovely place to socialise with..."

Natalie Ryan

"Couldn't really fault it for the price! Food was very nice and hot. Service was excellent from..."

Aaron Marsh

"Excellent staff who went above and beyond to help prioritise my two year olds food to come as quickly as possible. It was much..."

Ed Paice

"Still very cosy and friendly atmosphere. Waitresses very efficient and all manage to be friendly with whichever of our grandchildren take. Food as..."

Steve Dwyer

"A lovely restaurant and very good, efficient service from polite..."

Lucy Lou

"One of the better pizza express locations, lovely big restaurant nice staff and super quick..."

Ricky Dawn

"We had a very nice dinner really good service, the staff new there ingredients in the sweet my friend had, he's has an intolerance to chocolate,and..."

Michael Collins

"Great location. Food was great as was the service. Only reason for a mark down on atmosphere was because it was very quiet, in terms of number of..."

Alistair Hines

"The food as always very good and excellent service. The sad part was the state of the gents loos (couldn't go in the ladies!) Urine stained timescale..."

Martin Parsons

"We visited on a Sunday and they were short of staff in the kitchen. The manager stepped up and was in the kitchen by her self. She was amazing no..."

Fabrizio Braga

"Lovely food, little bit of confusion with the bill and the 12.5% service charge added automatically. It wasn't clear that we needed to be explicit..."

Katie Hughes

"Excellent night out, staff friendly and professional, food great. Atmosphere more subdued than in previous years though that's probably more a..."

James Tope

"Brilliant place, been multiple times, recommend everything, just don't recommend the hot chocolate too..."

Jack Girling

Rose & Crown

88/100 (1570 ratings)

Chicken Liver Parfait

Lamb

Beetroot Smoked Salmon

Prime British Steak Burger

Scallops

cheese board

Roasted Cherry Tomato and Clam Linguini

Rose Wine and Real Ale

Bottomless Yorkshire Pudding

Prawns

Burger

Goosnargh Chicken

Chicken Schnitzel Fries and Mushroom Sauce

Roast Beef

Fish & chips

Halloumi

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Non-smoking restaurants

Dog Friendly

Outdoor Seating

Private Dining

Wheelchair Accessible

"My husband and I had dinner here a few weeks ago on a Friday evening. The pub has such a great cosy atmosphere, lovely accommodating cheerful staff..."

Esther Rogers

"What a fantastic pub! We've eaten here 3 times now and enjoyed every bite! Lovely cosy atmosphere and friendly staff! We're thrilled we have such a..."

Abbie Ray

"My husband and I had such a special evening here last night. The pub was buzzing, and couldn’t have been more cosy with the fire burning, gorgeous..."

Emily Mullins

"Came across this beautiful pub today after visiting the lavender fields. Enjoyed a lovely lunch with Pimms sat on the patio. A real gem. Just wish..."

Sharon Blair

"So lucky to have a decent pub with great food right on my doorstep. I've eaten twice here since it reopened and I'm delighted to report it's one of..."

Gary Bird

"The Rose and Crown has been been brought back to life and is now the place to visit. We had Sunday lunch there and supper in the week and both were..."

Sue Harrison

"Went with my parents yesterday for lunch. The food, sevice and atmosphere were second to none. We had the lamb roast . The meat just melted and as..."

Dawn Byng

"How can a salad be so tasty! I highly recommend the winter salad and then if you want to make up for your lack of calories in the first course..."

Fiona Pearce

"Delicious lunch enjoyed by our party of 24 yesterday. All needs of the group catered for including allergies and lots of good vegetarian choices...."

Claire Day

"Quite the very best Sunday lunch I have ever had. The roast beef was cooked to perfection and the vegetables just perfect. Well done Andy and..."

David Horton

"We had a wonderful lunch at the Rose & Crown , the food was excellent the staff attentive. Made all the better with the beautiful weather as we were..."

Sheree Fitzgerald

"Very nice little country pub with a huge garden and great food and..."

Andy Smale

"We had a special anniversary yesterday and took our children and grandchildren plus a dog for lunch. It was nothing short of superb. The food, wine,..."

Janie Day

"Great food and lovely to have a classy village pub back in the village. Keep up the good..."

Harry Maltby

"Popped in here for lunch on Tuesday, we had the lamb salad and my husband had the beef salad followed by cheese board shared between us. The meat was..."

Jane Monk

"Fantastic lunch with friends today at The Rose & Crown. Delicious food, great service & atmosphere. We’ll be back..."

Jeremy Cowan

"We've been coming here for the last few years and have never had a bad experience. The food is great, the staff are extremely friendly and helpful,..."

Zoe T

"A lovely pub in Chawton. With its own dedicated gluten free menu. I had the mushroom pie, it was really delicious followed by a very tasty gluten..."

Nerissa Brown

"A lovely delicious veggie roast (partner rated high on his beef roast too) Staff were very welcoming and fast! We did head In for 1.3pm booking so it..."

Samantha Jayne Brown

"This place just scrapes into 4/5. Lovely venue, accommodating polite and friendly service, with a good selection of beverages. But for the cost the..."

Edward Fenner

"If a manager and her staff can create a wonderful atmosphere in a pub then this is a shining example. Charlotte and her team are so welcoming,..."

Alison Chapman

"A nice pub with a pleasant beer garden. The lady at the bar was very warm and friendly. Seemed like a lot of locals here which is always a good..."

Kelly N

"Hadn’t visited the r&c for a few months but this was excellent all round. We went for Sunday lunch and the food and service was very good. Trio of..."

P R

"We’ve just had a wonderful family meal at The Rose and Crown. There were 13 of us for a big anniversary meal and we couldn’t have asked for more...."

Kimberley Fowell

"Went here with friends as a half way travelling distance, had been recommended and wasn't disappointed. Lovely village pub with a fairly large..."

Yvonne Hall

"If your looking for a proper country pub with great atmosphere, super friendly staff and delicious food hope you find this little gem. Special thanks..."

Jenna Leigh Roberts

"Lovely clean well laid out pub, good menu and very friendly staff. Really nice that the staff sang happy birthday to my daughter. Will come again for..."

Dawn Kerby

"great food for all my family from 2 to 80 years, great garden for the kids to play and eat , beautiful..."

Diane Edwards

"We visited today with our family including a 6 day old baby. The staff were so friendly and welcoming. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was..."

julie weir

"I have to eat dairy free, so I had a vegan sweet potato and spinach pie from the Rose and crown and it was to die for! Service was fast and..."

Abigail Burnham

"Great mid-week specials. 2 or 3 courses available. Fresh and tasty food. Polite and friendly staff. Well worth a..."

Mandy Wright

"Wonderful local pub - quite hidden down some very narrow roads but what a treat when you get there. Lovely open garden and indoor dining space. Had..."

Corin Burr

"Beautiful location, and decor. Very nice staff. The pub is also dog friendly. I had a wonderful meal there at the table overlooking the garden. The..."

Agata

River Kwai Restaurant

88/100 (1000 ratings)

On the Left Keow Grob on the Right Khanom Pang Nah Muh

On the Left Peak Kai Tod on the Right Nua Tod

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts Visa

Highchairs Available

Accepts American Express

"The food, the atmosphere, the team, like being part of the family - I love this place and cannot recommend it..."

Mark Linwood

"River Kwai is a special place for special occasions for us. Always an excellent meal and the service is perfect so..."

Beverly Barnes

"A wonderful restaurant that we regularly visit! The staff are lovely and always very welcoming and the service is excellent! The food is wonderful..."

Georgina Wilkinson

"Perfect food amd very friendly..."

Marta Wnuk

"Be fantastic food for years and years Lovely people..."

Paul Royston Pragnell

"Always a friendly service and the most amazing..."

Karen Baxter

"Found by accident and certainy not disappointed, quite a really 80s looking interior. Good selection, friendly service, nice portion sizes, well..."

Phil Simpson

"Excellent food. Very tasty and full of flavour, lots of fresh veggies, in there. Service was lovely, very friendly staff. Very quick service for..."

Paul Marden

"Pretty authentic Thai cuisine. Living in Thailand, I never expect too much when going to a Thai restaurant in the UK, and hardly ever do so. The..."

chiangmaicharlies

"Amazing takeaway, super tasty and really reasonably priced! Had a small wait on collection due to a very busy night in the restaurant but they..."

Isabella Marshall

"Really lovely food and excellent staff, I’ll definitely come back again! Dishes were well presented and had outstanding flavour. The restaurant..."

Simon Varney

"We have been eating at this restaurant for 34 years. It is still as good as it was all that time ago. Well..."

Kevin Jackson

"Excellent food and service!! This will be a regular place to go to now..."

Aby Flagg

"Best place to eat in this area. Food is absolutely delicious..."

kelly benson

"My partner and I absolutely adore river Kwai! We only found it last year after a friend recommended and we can’t get enough now! The team are super..."

Harriet Dudley

"Great food, great atmosphere and great prices! First time I've been here, but we really enjoyed it as a family! And we'll definitely be back again in..."

Dan Jackson

Garthowen Garden Centre & Tree House Coffee Shop

87/100 (1153 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Had the best homemade soup with flower pot bread today. This place is starting to be a regular for me. Really polite and helpful staff. Fab place...."

Dani Hawkins

"Amazing food, especially the soup with flower pot bread. This place is a real find. Children are perfectly catered for with their own space and lots..."

Vickie Beech

"Visited here on Saturday - had kedgeree in the coffee shop which was absolutely wonderful - I can thoroughly recommend it here - well worth a visit..."

Gill Brooke

"Came to Alton for the weekend and was tipped off about the place when asking about getting a good breakfast. We had breakfast which was top notch..."

Kevin Austen

"As good as it gets, in every sense! It has become the new heart of the village. French onion soup is the best I've ever tasted! Family owned and run..."

Sally Salmons

"Come here lots. Love this place. Just had a birthday lunch here with my daughters. Such good value for money. Purchase an amazing penguin which..."

Sally Cammell

"We had a Christmas lunch there on Sunday 11th December. Good meal, no one disappointed. I would say some ice cream or custards with the brownie ans..."

Richard N Beccy Weaver

"Visited Garthowen for a Wreath Making workshop which I'd heartily recommend. Nothing was too much trouble, despite my extensive faffing with my..."

Becca Johns

"I could stay all day. Smashing coffee. Fab plants. Helpful friendly staff. The only downside for me is it takes me about 45 mins to get there. But..."

Coral Brand

"My favourite garden centre, coffee shop does lovely food and includes a great shop inside that sells arts and crafts made by local artists and..."

Tracey Arnold

"I'm a regular visitor for the Garden Centre anyway and have been for years - but finally got round to trying out the coffee shop today ... and it was..."

Cheryl Owen

"Am missing my fix of earl grey tea bread.....but I will be back soon to sample it once again.. ....love from ��Lanzarote ..."

Linda Spencer

"Many people who visited this place commented upon a stuffed owl which is placed near to the entrance. We asked a member of staff at the till a..."

Alex Kennedy

"Love it here breakfast and plants under one roof! Perfect. Lovely food and menu options. Gluten-free and great..."

Sarah Morris

"First visit to this garden centre. Plenty of parking and signage at the entrance. Garden centre itself was almost deserted but a really good..."

Neil J

"First visit, easy to find. A nice range of plants, shrubs trees and garden pots etc. shop packed with things. Cafe there so coffee and milkshake..."

Julie Henty

"Visted the Tree House Coffee shop for breakfast with work colleagues. The food was super and the service was good. Its been a few years since I..."

Jack B

"Revisited the Garden Centre for first time since renovation. Very impressive and food lovely. Will go again soon. Only criticism is that outside..."

Sharon Adcock

"Oh my goodness, what a great lunch here. Really good quality food, generous portions, great value! Had jacket potatoes, macaroni cheese, and a..."

Mark H

"Very helpful staff. Perhaps a little more information on plants would benefit, for example shade loving plants, how tall shrubs will..."

Roberta Ellerton

"After an unfortunate fall today I want to express my enormous thanks to the lovely staff and family members who were absolutely wonderful and looked..."

Linda Amarnani

"We stopped here for a break and lunch on our way home from Dorset to Essex. The sandwiches and scones were excellent, as was the service from the..."

Dave Noller

The Queens Head

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Being vegan and not wanting to cause a fuss, my 8 year old son and I were fully expecting our meal to be a plate of chips at best and maybe a packet..."

George Longland

"Excellent place to eat and drink, we have just had a Sunday lunch with friends. The best value Sunday lunch I’ve had in a long time, we’ve always..."

Glyn Curtis

"We enjoyed a lovely Sunday roast today including vegetarian option. A very welcoming and accommodating pub, and the food is great value and..."

Aimee Clark

"4 yrs here and the 1st time I have tried this pub and can't praise it highly enough, we are planning many more visits, the landlady made my grandsons..."

Lesley Cole

"Been a couple of times for friends birthdays etc . The staff are always friendly and help to give us a great..."

Patrick Asher-Relf

"Attended a meeting with some friends and family on Sunday 18th September. Buffet food was provided which was really good Service also excellent and..."

Dave Owen

"We all enjoyed a lovely roast today, service great as always and staff always go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Perfect place for kids. A..."

Katie Blanchard

"Good selection of beer nice to be able to have a game of darts friendly..."

Malcolm Pattenden

"The queens is a great family ran pub the landlady and landlord Anna and Darren are very friendly food is reasonably priced beer garden is huge with..."

Jason Michalski

"Excellent Sunday lunch thoroughly enjoyed..."

Jason Flanagan

"Superb food, generous portions, great value and excellent..."

Andrew Kuttner

"A brilliant pub really huge garden that holds great music events food is constantly good and fairly priced they have the usual pool and darts on..."

Sarah Chakraborty

"Have driven past many time over the years, finally decided to pop in today, although it was quiet as we had missed the rush of roast dinner diners,..."

Ant Simpson

"fab family friendly pub, wonderful home cooked food and a very warm welcome and the garden is lovely..."

Marie Fardell

"Had to get out of the house away from my scumbag landlord and get something to eat, and this place hit the spot with the food and drink. Really..."

Tim Rodriguez

"Stopped here on our way home from New Forest for a lunch break. Unfortunately our motorhome decided to break down in their car park. They were very..."

Lynn Konieczko

"Great pub, friendly staff, large garden, great for a venue, we didn't have food on this occasion, but the food that was bought out whilst we were..."

Jacqueline taylor

"Went for dinner last night, wow! Could hardly move afterwards we were so full! The size of the godfather burger is unbelievable and tastes absolutely..."

Grace O'Brien

"Such a lovely clean and welcoming place ..Great decor and interesting history of place depicted on the wall...Mandy and team so welcoming food superb..."

Bethan Preller

"Food is always good but very disappointed that you can’t take your dog into the so called Resturant. This is the only pub that I have been into..."

Barry Brown

"Lovely evening, one of the best steaks I’ve had, and the crumble certainly hit the spot! Thanks to Anna, Darren and the team, very welcoming and..."

Toby Wiesinger

"Very friendly pub with a lovely garden perfect for family gatherings. Food is delicious and great value for money. Proper local pub too, good..."

Celia Wood

"Visited this pub while on holiday in Alton Hampshire, great pub, friendly staff,great food, massive beer garden, would happily go there..."

inspector gadget

"Very nice pint of Palmers Copper Ale, actually 2. Food envy looking at the next table's burger and chips and desserts and smiles. Next time... will..."

Neal D

"Great Breakfast, From the beans all the way to the sausage! Great staff, atmosphere. Worth every penny. I recommend to everyone! My second time..."

Natsai Mazonde

"I have managed to have three Christmas dinners in pubs over the last few weeks, and not one of them compared to the queen's head!! The food the..."

Lisa Dale

"Really welcoming staff, quick and friendly service. Large, green beer garden out the back. Not a local but would definitely travel to have a drink..."

Mike K

"Went two weeks ago and had a lovely roast dinner. It was so good we went back today for another one. We were not disappointed it was just as good. We..."

Marcia Jones

"Loved this pub. Felt like a local, the people were very welcoming and friendly. Will definitely be..."

Fred bigox

"Loads in the garden to keep the children entertained. Rabbits to look at..."

Denise Scott

"Friendly atmosphere and staff. Fantastic food. A good clean welcoming pub. Would highly..."

Mrs E82

"Had a lovely time here with my little ones. So pleased with the size of the garden and the food was lovely, my fussy 8yr old boy ate the lot, I was..."

emma cornick

The Blacksmith Arms

Wheelchair Accessible

"Dropped in with the wife and 2 kids. We were staying at splash landings, they were too busy so we found this place nearby. A nice atmosphere,..."

Robert Twigg

"Booked a couple of nights at Alton Towers on a 'special offer' rate. Felt totally ripped off for lots of reasons and the food was nothing special,..."

Catherine Dobson

"Popped In yesterday after a long day at the theme park! Walked from Little Micklin Touring park.. for a small bite to eat... MY GOD! We did not..."

Toni Robbins

"Visited here a few times now when on road trips to Alton towers with friends, can't recommend highly enough, really great surroundings, friendly..."

James Hayes

"Superb restaurant, I have never done a restaurant review on either trip advisor or Facebook before, but the outstanding food and service of this gem..."

Dawn Jukes

"Brought friends in for tea last night..as usual the food was brilliant.. especially the new pizza burgers.. we were all so full we could barely..."

Joey Lasota

"Lovely staff, food was fantastic. Def worth a stop off for..."

Richard Elson

"Called for dinner after a long day at Alton Towers and I am very glad we did. Will be eating here every time we visit in future. Friendly, welcoming..."

Duncan Fraser

"This place is wonderful!! Clean comfortable B&B, very welcoming and friendly staff, amazing food and the lovely rustic feel of a cosy pub downstairs...."

Cheryl Jones

"Absolutely brilliant restaurant and pub, very welcoming and friendly staff, one of my all time favourite pubs. amazing food. and lovely place..."

Miriam Perks

"This place is wonderful!! very welcoming and friendly staff, amazing food and the lovely rustic feel of a cosy pub.. will be coming..."

Natalie Wheeldon

"One of my all time favourite pubs especially after finishing a full day of acting at scarefest was the perfect place to unwind and have a beer and..."

Andy Longmore

"Really can't recommend this place enough! Ate here Friday and Saturday. Food was fantastic service was really good..."

Sophie Wood

"Amazing pub and restaurant superb food good prices lovely staff would highly reccommend a..."

Vanessa Wainwright

"This was our second visit last time was 4 years ago and hasn't changed a bit staff friendly helpful food was excellent and great value for..."

Dawn Witherall

"Had a lovely meal at the blacksmith arms on bank holiday Monday,we phoned and asked could they accommodate 15 people at short notice and after a bit..."

Rose Birtles

"The food was out of this world the staff were lovely such a lovely country pub will be definitely going back next time am at my friends..."

Vickie Vickers

"Excellent food and service. I like to have a little taste of everything on a menu so I usually go for a platter to share and a mains. Very rich and..."

Diarmuid Heffernan

"Such an amazing restaurant and cosy pub. The food is amazing and great value. Just 5 mins from Alton Towers so a great place to take the family after..."

Alan Yeates

"Wonderful, home made food. We had dinner here and if ever in the area we will visit again. The staff are absolutely lovely and home made food! Well..."

Susan Boe

"Nice pub, bit expensive but worth the price for the grub. Took awhile for the food to arrive but worth the wait. Great customer..."

J Tomlinson

"Had a fantastic weekend everything was top stuff the food was amazing and the staff was very friendly highly recommended if going to alton towers for..."

Kerry Jackson

"Myself and my partner stayed overnight near here for Alton Towers, after a long day at the theme park the blacksmiths arms certainly delivered! The..."

Jasmine Leckie

"Room was lovely, clean and spacious. The food was wonderful and tasty. Warm welcome by staff and locals. The staff were friendly and helpful. Nothing..."

Cath Collins

"Stayed over in camper as part of Britstops scheme. Very welcoming on arrival, lovely evening meal, including make-your-own-pizza for the kids...."

Paul Randall

"Stopped here for a meal after a day out at Alton Towers and I am very glad we did. I will be making a point of stopping every time I go back in..."

duncan Fraser

"Me and my partner stopped here for a meal, as we were staying at Alton Towers Hotel and we were told no availability in their restaurant so we..."

Kirsty Smith

"Very nicely and quaint place, lovely museum with a good collection of items, not just Gilbert White but others linked to the house. Everything has..."

Michael Jones

"Gilbert White was one of the most influential Natural Historians ever to have lived, and his house, gardens and grounds show what made him interested..."

Nathan Mitchell

"19th August - Beautiful house and gardens. The shop had a good choice of gifts. We didn't find the car park, but there is one if you can't find it,..."

Chloe Kaye

"Just love visiting this place! Lovely house with interesting and interactive museum displays. Good for kids and adults alike. The absolute winner..."

Lucie Hammerton

"Exquisite house with a great story well told of Britain's first ecologist and nature journalist, Gilbert White. The displays spread throughout the..."

Peter de Courcy

"18th-19th June time is typically the unusual plat fair. We go every year and it is a great opportunity to see rare plants and buy them added to this..."

Neil Baker

"Fantastic little café. Friendly staff, quick service, lots of options on the menu and coffees. This is a regular stop for many cyclists. Plenty of..."

Simon Orange

"The area is well maintained and the gardens are plentiful with gorgeous blooms, especially in spring. The house tour is nice, but personally I’d..."

Marissa Jasmine Carter (Marissa Carter)

"I was very surprised with this garden, l thought the garden would be on the small size! However what l found was a beautiful garden and park with..."

Peter Cowling

"Very interesting little house museum. The ground and house are well looked after, staff very friendly and helpful. We went to dog show. Had a great..."

Donkey D Dd

"Lovely. Just a lovely friendly comfortable cheerful place with a real sense of history. Not just the Gilbert White story - you get the sense he was..."

G Hartland

"Only used their cafe and have a walk along their garden. Seems to be very nice. Food and drinks in the cafe are nice. Clean toilet, staff are..."

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"I've been aware of this place for years but had never gotten around to visiting until now, and what a lovely museum it is! Very friendly and well..."

Peter Guberg

"Update 12/05/18: Museum Re-launch I attended the re-launch of the £3m refurbished museum, Stable Yard and Galleries opened by the BBC's Tom Heap...."

Clive Agate

"We visited the Jubilee Tap which serves the various excellent beers from the Gilbert White brewery. We had a lovely lunch and we were given a tasting..."

Jonathan Revell

"Really enjoyed a wander around the various gardens. Tulip display was impressive. More colour to come later in the year. Cafe service was slow but..."

Rich s

"A unique garden. The herbs, fruit and vegetables fascinating g to ßee how grown. Inside house White exhibitions as well as Oates and Scott..."

Jesse Lawrence

"Excellent place. Garden beautiful even on a cold March day - snowdrops everywhere. We had a guide around the house - she really knew about Gilbert..."

Susanna Piszczynska

The George, Alton

83/100 (2118 ratings)

Southern Fried Chicken

Spicy Chicken Burger and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"First meal here under new management. Very wide choice of tapas style plates, all delicious. We didn't realise how generous the portions were, so..."

Mark Teadham

"Popped in here on a Friday lunch with work friends and had a great chicken burger! Having not been in for a few years they have really upped their..."

Jack B

"First time back here since it reopened. Needs softening. Flowers on tables, take a few out to unclutter. Food good and staff very friendly. Would go..."

Karen Tanner

"Came here for lunch via the Watercress Line Heritage Railway as gluten free was mentioned in the reviews. It was a long walk from the station. The..."

Graddy 61

"The roast dinner I had recently was an absolute delight! The perfectly cooked roast meat was tender and flavorful, while the accompanying side..."

Marcio Semedo

"Absolutely delicious roast in a lovely pub with fantastic atmosphere :) The food was beautiful and we will definitely be back! Thank you so much to..."

Sue Anderson

"Had the best meal there tonight with my husband that I won in a competition.will definitely be taking the work team here . The cocktails where..."

Tracey Reeves

"First time at this pub. Fantastic , great service, great food, really friendly staff, great atmosphere and they loved our little dog. Thoroughly..."

MrRichy424

"Absolutely excellent food, cocktails are wonderful at the weekends. Excellent value and lovely..."

Toby Moth

"Great little bistro style pub. Nice lighting and relaxing place to go to. Staff are very pleasant and helpful and a touch of wit. Good connection to..."

Phil E

"Updating my review to reflect the new tenancy. TL;DR - Good pub. Great food. Nice concept - something different for the area. Having seen the new..."

Nathaniel Marsh

"Never been before but will definitely be revisiting for their 2 for 1 cocktails at some point! Lovely, friendly staff. We were here just for drinks..."

Lisa Webb

"The new owners have given the George a new vibe, it's a cool place to go. Service was very friendly and the food is different from the usual pub..."

Simon Caddy

"Really excellent pub food. Will definitely go back. The southern fried chicken was out of this word, awsome bit of fish as well. Very friendly..."

DAVE HALES

"Lovely Sunday roast. Very welcoming for the dog. Friendly and helpful bar stuff, food cooked to..."

Matt Bryant

"really lovely place, would recommend a visit especially for the sunday roast, iv’e never been disappointed! everything was outstanding, probably..."

Issy Ballard

"Superb service in a lovely, friendly pub. Highly recommend a visit. The beer was good too..."

Cyrus Shroff

Bubble & Squeak Cafe

"A cozy little café with excellent food, service, and prices! Me and my mum went here for breakfast and were pleasantly surprised by the excellent..."

Sally K

"Stopped by today wonderfully designed, with friendly staff and great customer service and a nice owner. We had coffee and a cake which was nice and..."

General Ninja

"Only stopped for tea, which was good. Other people's food looked good too. Friendly service and a lot smarter than under the previous..."

Roger Gardner

"Its now called the hideaway alton and we found it to be veey nice indeed , not to closed in , good spacing of tables and a very tasty breakfast all..."

kevin parsons

"What a real bonus for Alton. Proper nice Cafe and great English breakfast, very tasty and nice quality. Nice tea and friendly..."

James B

"the breakfast on saturday was very nice well worth trying and they done well seen as 6 of us went in..."

Trish Purkiss

"Nice atmosphere Delicious Sunday brekkie Attentive nothing was too much trouble Already planning our next..."

Sandra Kent

"Amazing fresh food! Lovely owners and staff, defiantly worth a..."

hannahwedding240819

"Great food and such a lovely place to eat..."

Kat Holmes

"Very nice food and very good..."

Lin Jaffreys

"Lovely and cosy space with fantastic staff members...."

Ricardo Casaca

"Lovely people lovely ..."

Christine Black

Alison Haslett

Mark Wakeling

Darren Cozens

Kirsten Weissenberg

Hen And Chicken

83/100 (2169 ratings)

Lemon and Lime Cheesecake

Black Pudding with Poached Egg

Cheesecake

Fish & Chips

Scotch egg

Badger Beer Battered Cod and Chips

Sandwiches

Warmed Belgian Waffle

Wheelchair Accessible

"We booked our wedding here at the barns they have attached to the pub. Everything was amazing!! Laura and Kevin could not have done anymore for us...."

Becky Price

"Absolute gem. Such a warm welcome, very friendly Management and staff. It just got better with the extensive menu, so much choice. Between the three..."

Deborah Tyson

"First time at the Hen and Chicken. Posh nosh, friendly atmosphere. Great service. Black pudding starter was..."

Philip Widdowson

"I visited at lunchtime on a Monday, Sun was very hot outside so sat inside in the cool. Friendly smiley staff greeted us, said we can sit anywhere we..."

Rick Morgan

"Cracking lunch. Their Pork Schnitzel could have been served in Köln. Lovely. And some wonderful Badger..."

Bernard Kasparas

"Good food. Went on a Friday, there was a curry buffet, but none of my party sampled it, we ordered from the menu (pub classics). Staff were friendly,..."

Sarah Goodwin

"We have been regular customers of this delightful little pub for many years. Today was the first time we have been back since the pandemic and as..."

Emmylou

"Lovely place to go I have only been twice, but the young lady who served us was lovely and the food is very good. Defiantly be back in 3 weeks with..."

Roberta Chant

"The Hen and Chicken is a fabulous place to eat out or just for a drink. They have a great kids menu, a 7 days a week carvery and a pizzeria in the..."

Tracey Street

"Absolutely superb Trout in Toasted Almonds dressing service as one would accept from this First Class Pub Restaurant. M y friend had Burger which it..."

Derrick Wood

The Bridge House Restaurant

82/100 (1361 ratings)

Cider-Battered Fish and Chips

english breakfast

Gamon and Egg and Chips

Beer

Salad

Chicken and mushroom pie

Cheesecake of the Day

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing place. A hidden gem in Alton, I recommend it to everyone in the area. Fantastic food and even better atmosphere. 5 stars doesn't do it..."

Katie Hodgkinson

"Beautiful setting so close to Alton Towers . Beautiful gardens and idealic scenery . Great food and friendly hospitable staff. We only had a drink..."

Carolyne Ellis

"Dropped in last night for food and drinks gorgeous food beautiful setting by the river would definitely..."

Jackie Connor

"Have just come back from a 2 night stay here, we will definitely be returning again, the room was amazing with a lovely cosy feel, the food was..."

Stacie Anthony-Phillips

"We dropped in without booking and the staff happily fitted us in. The food was amazing - risotto, steak pie, sausages and mash and chocolate mints..."

Ali Oliver

"We stopped here for lunch after a morning at splash landings alton towers.... The staff were really friendly and welcoming and the food was..."

Marie Edlin

"Had a great meal Saturday night food was lovely would defiantly recommend..."

Rachel Savatard

"Thankyou to the the lovely waitress who handed my purse in xxxx lovely place , great staff..."

Emma Darcy

"Stopped off for dinner before a two hour journey after a family day at Alton Towers. Every member of staff who served us was welcoming and friendly...."

Clair Ball

"Really good food and really good service Little gem hidden away but now we have found it will go back whenever we visit the..."

Lisa Payne

"The food was fantastic and the staff were very accommodating. We had a lovely day here and I would highly recommend..."

Lisa Nixon

"Awesome place! Great wine, food, amazing service. Really friendly. 100%..."

Lisa Little

"I love it here I always love it here food is awesome place is beautiful. Waitress yesterday was a bit hopeless she didn't get our order right and we..."

Sara Arrowsmith

"Just had the most fantastic meal here. I cannot compliment them enough. Fantastic service, drinks and food. Brilliant vegetarian selection great..."

Andrew Knights

"Fantastic birthday lunch here today! Sunday roast is to die for can't wait to go back! Staff equally fantastic nothing is to much trouble highly..."

Princess Lou

"Came here yesterday following my hairdressers recommendation! Fantastic location by the river great in the sunshine , our dog loved it!! Fantastic..."

Lisa Wain

"Called in yesterday morning (22/07) on the off chance as I was early meeting a friend for alton towers. Decided to have a breakfast to set me up for..."

Anna Marie

"Absolutely lovely place. Great food and friendly staff. Would definitely come..."

Robert Churchill

"Been here tonight for a date with my partner, beautiful pub, so nicely decorated! Toilets lovely & clean! Me & my partner both had 3 courses..."

Sharnie Podmore

"Recently visited twice during short break to Alton. Great food and service, we appreciated the patience shown to our 2 loud and tired children!..."

Barry Davidson

"Beautiful place...amazing food...lively staff....cant fault..."

Sandra Hughes

"We had a lovely afternoon great food very nice staff beautiful area to sit outside a must to..."

Avona Ventress

"If I could give more I would, service is amazing, staff are so friendly and welcoming and the food is delicious and so well presented, I've never had..."

Kat Vass

"Absolutely stunning food and service by a girl who has long blond hair . The food was exceptional and tasted so lovely. The only thing I felt bad..."

Samantha Gibbons

"Food was nice but seemed to take forever. Luckily the kids food came out quickly but the adult mains took an additional hour to come out (at least)...."

Leon Hidderley

"Such a great place for an anniversary celebration. Lucy, the manager is amazing and her team are all friendly and helpful. Great food, lovely rooms,..."

Robert Heritage

"Lovely place. We booked a meal while staying at Alton Towers and glad we did. The food was good and the setting was really nice. If your staying at..."

Dave Armstrong

"Haven’t stayed there just called in for coffee. Very nice people there very helpful and friendly. The cream scones were very very nice. Just a..."

Beryl Withey

"Great place and great atmosphere food is good but quite expensive for what it is and ur to a function was service from a hatch outside style though a..."

Sarah Taylor

"Great beer garden nice staff good food cosy atmosphere at Talbot pub attached to the bridge house hotel bridge house restaurant very nice great ice..."

Mark Murphy

"We stayed overnight at this wonderful hotel and restaurant with our 3 year old daughter to celebrate my partner’s 40th birthday. It was amazing..."

Lucy Fullwood

"Meeting family halfway and chose restaurant at random but what a great restaurant, an absolute must! The food was truly delicious, could not fault..."

Charlotte Gill

"The homemade pie was to die for and the nachos were ace! Would 100% recommend a glass of wine by the river also. Thanks for a lovely..."

Emily eakers

"Big thanks to the lady who kindly helped a fisherman and van last Wednesday - and the coffee was..."

David Tc

The George, Alton

82/100 (2217 ratings)

Southern Fried Chicken

Spicy Chicken Burger and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great locally owned gastro pub with a fabulous menu and large selection of quality ales and lagers with attentive happy staff. Lovely owners. Can’t..."

Gideon Cristofoli

"If I wanted to impress guests this is where we would go, the food is fantastic probably the best in town, but the beer is exceptional. The welcome..."

Scott Bewick

"I organised a surprise meal for my boyfriend and the staff could not be more helpful! The food was great and the staff were attentive but not..."

Annie Lou

"Excellent friendly service, food was amazing. Kids menu is fantastic value for money with a good variety Would highly..."

Debbie Gibbs

"Great pub, really good food, well-kept beer and the quirkiest collection of ephemera in Hampshire..."

Chris Page

"Fantastic meal, great atmosphere, really friendly attentive staff, highly recommend. Faultless in-fact. We’ll see you on the 26th en mass!..."

Laura Fielder

"Lovely breakfast this morning from fab new menu. Not tried it yet? Pop in Wednesday to Sunday for a yummy start to the day or lazy brunch - I need to..."

Alison Stickland

"The best pub in town for both food and atmosphere..."

Isobel Swaby

"Just had the yummiest chicken pie with sweet potato fries. Great service, fab food, what more could you..."

Debbie Underdown

"Awesome Cajun Chicken burger. Beer selection was top notch too. My wife had Scampi and Chips which she enjoyed. Our daughter (just under two) has..."

Alan Manley

"Jason, Susannah and the staff are brilliant. The food is excellent, beer is excellent and service is very quick. Great atmosphere with great..."

Simon Neal

"Brilliant staff,exceptionally good food !. always my favourite place to go in..."

Andy Rivers

"Great independent pub. Very friendly service, brilliant food of very good quality. A special..."

Andy Wrout

"First meal here under new management. Very wide choice of tapas style plates, all delicious. We didn't realise how generous the portions were, so..."

Mark Teadham

"Popped in here on a Friday lunch with work friends and had a great chicken burger! Having not been in for a few years they have really upped their..."

Jack B

"First time back here since it reopened. Needs softening. Flowers on tables, take a few out to unclutter. Food good and staff very friendly. Would go..."

Karen Tanner

"Came here for lunch via the Watercress Line Heritage Railway as gluten free was mentioned in the reviews. It was a long walk from the station. The..."

Graddy 61

"The roast dinner I had recently was an absolute delight! The perfectly cooked roast meat was tender and flavorful, while the accompanying side..."

Marcio Semedo

"Absolutely delicious roast in a lovely pub with fantastic atmosphere :) The food was beautiful and we will definitely be back! Thank you so much to..."

Sue Anderson

"Had the best meal there tonight with my husband that I won in a competition.will definitely be taking the work team here . The cocktails where..."

Tracey Reeves

"First time at this pub. Fantastic , great service, great food, really friendly staff, great atmosphere and they loved our little dog. Thoroughly..."

MrRichy424

"Absolutely excellent food, cocktails are wonderful at the weekends. Excellent value and lovely..."

Toby Moth

"Great little bistro style pub. Nice lighting and relaxing place to go to. Staff are very pleasant and helpful and a touch of wit. Good connection to..."

Phil E

"Updating my review to reflect the new tenancy. TL;DR - Good pub. Great food. Nice concept - something different for the area. Having seen the new..."

Nathaniel Marsh

"Never been before but will definitely be revisiting for their 2 for 1 cocktails at some point! Lovely, friendly staff. We were here just for drinks..."

Lisa Webb

"The new owners have given the George a new vibe, it's a cool place to go. Service was very friendly and the food is different from the usual pub..."

Simon Caddy

"Really excellent pub food. Will definitely go back. The southern fried chicken was out of this word, awsome bit of fish as well. Very friendly..."

DAVE HALES

"Lovely Sunday roast. Very welcoming for the dog. Friendly and helpful bar stuff, food cooked to..."

Matt Bryant

"really lovely place, would recommend a visit especially for the sunday roast, iv’e never been disappointed! everything was outstanding, probably..."

Issy Ballard

"Superb service in a lovely, friendly pub. Highly recommend a visit. The beer was good too..."

Cyrus Shroff

The Departure Lounge Cafe

81/100 (1830 ratings)

Cheese on Toast with Egg

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely clean place. Great atmosphere, superb food, great prices and extremely polite helpful staff. This is how a cafe should be. Ace! Ample parking..."

Paul Munson

"Always loved this place, been coming for years, great food and coffee, highly..."

Chris Barbrook

"We held our wedding reception here in June - and it was absolutely perfect. Simon and his staff went above and beyond to make sure our day was..."

Emma Thompson

"Having driven past this several times, Dad and I finally stopped for lunch today. We are so pleased we did - what a great place! Lovely food and..."

Sue Allingham

"Been using the departure lounge for breakfast for years...the staff are all ways helpful and the cafe is always clean and well presented. The food..."

Matthew Bryan Guinea

"A little hidden gem of a cafe. Have ridden past here many many times on a bike, had no idea it was there. Will return for..."

Mark Paul Hemmings

"Thank you to Farley and his Farley's Angels! My son had his 30th Birthday Party last night at The Departure Lounge. It was cosy, clean, comfortable,..."

Karen Greenlaw

"Great food Great service. Throughly recommend this..."

Peter Titanium Denham

"Great car show nice field well kept and cut, Nice cafe , great food 🥘 , I will return..."

Kevin Alderton

"Great food and location, friendly staff..."

Mark Othen

"Do a lovely bacon roll with side salad and crisps, very friendly..."

Gaz Boyd

"Clean & welcoming with friendly staff who you can see care by their amazing food..."

Patricia Dennis

"We couldn't be happier to have spent our wedding day at The Departure Lounge. If we were to do it all over again, we'd be back in a heartbeat...."

Zoe T

"Came here to see the Hillside Car Boot Sale. After some much-needed bargain hunting - we popped in to café for breakfast. The vintage and retro..."

M L

"Popped in for a quick working lunch whilst passing. Homely, friendly and welcoming decor and atmosphere. Good choice of food for a small cafe. Fish..."

Fobby

"This is a regular monthly trip to meet up with friends and share breakfast. Our group can swell to 16 or more people or, like today, be as small as 6..."

Jill Rebecca Heywood

"Nice cafe which holds monthly afternoon classic car meets on the first Sunday of each month. Large field to park in and look around. The food is..."

Fred

"Really liked this place, quirky interior and a lovely spot to stop. Staff really nice too. Seating inside and out with a small play area for kids...."

Sam D

"My daughter and her future husband chose this place for their wedding reception. It was a brilliant choice. Simon and his team could not have been..."

fatherglyn

"It's a must, first time of being there, food lush, good value, prompt service. Will definitely..."

Tina Smith

"We both had a large breakfast for a change...I can only say that it was well cooked, good quality ingredients and definately large! Not the cheapest..."

Alan Milford

"Great cafe, good value breakfasts and good service. Even through they had a very large party in for breakfast they squeezed our order in 1st so we..."

Gavin Thomas

"Called in on a group bicycle ride late Sunday morning in winter. Had a cooked breakfast. This was served quickly and with friendly service. Decor..."

Robert Humphrey

"I did a car boot & only used the loo there today. I have been into eat before though & it’s great! Car Boot sales are every Sunday early from 7am..."

Patricia Dennis

"My first experience at The Departure Lounge. What a lovely morning we had. Fabulous cooked breakfast and superb service. Would definitely recommend..."

Carole Bx

"Lovely food very pretty surroundings friendly polite service.. we will be..."

Natalie Jane Galpin

"Been here for breakfast before. Its a Nice friendly cafe. Stopped for lunch with my wife toady and had the sandwiches. Stuffed full of filling. Bread..."

steve palmer

"We recently had our wedding at The Departure Lounge and we would recommend them to anyone. Simon and his team are fantastic and went the extra mile..."

Liz Doyle

"Nice little cafe, great location for the various classic car meets, good food and service.. public toilet and rear garden area for outdoor eats and..."

Shane Pearce

"All I can say is wow. The breakfast was awesome, especially as you could tailor it to your own tastes. Very reasonable prices as well. The staff..."

Simon Corcoran

"Perfect wedding venue!! Simon and the team made our day so very special and the food was amazing! So many people commented on how fab the venue is...."

lisa brown

Swan Hotel Restaurant

80/100 (1154 ratings)

Avocado on Toast Plus Sausage

english breakfast

Sea Bass Scallop King Prawn on Mint an Pea Risotto

Fishless Fish and Chips

Wheelchair Accessible

"Arrived after a long drive, parked out the front of the hotel. Went in to book in, greeted by a friendly funny and helpful young man. Asked about..."

Lorraine Nolan

"Went to the swan as a party of 4 We all had a three course meal and most deff would say 100% improvement from the last visit staff Were 100% on top..."

Mark Whippet

"We are so lucky in Alton to have The Swan, we can pop in any time of the day and have a very reasonably priced meal, children are well catered for. ..."

Sandra Howitt

"Popped in the swan today with my financee and had a great fish pie while my other half had gammon and chips both meals were great and staff were very..."

Clint John Fuller

"Fabulous very large,very clean room,for a very good price.Lovely staff,would highly..."

Di Ballard

"Had a lovely few days here with my granddaughter who has never stayed in a hotel before, she loved it so much she didn't want to give the key to our..."

Alison Williamson

"Great food, great service from Josh and Tyler, nothing to much trouble, really enjoyed celebrating Mum and Dads 60th with you guys...."

Lynn Seager

"First time in here and won't be the last, friendly staff comfy chairs, didn't have any food but will next..."

Bob Baker

"Brilliant meals today at the Swan!! Great Lamb, great Sizzling Chicken Fajitas, great Bacon and Chicken Special, and excellent bangers, chips n..."

Elsa Montgomery-Groves

"Lovely food in the restaurant and room is lovely too. Staff are very good, not in your face and give plenty of time between courses, but not too..."

Pippa Gardner

"My wife and I love this place, nice service and the food is good. Every time we visit from Mexico we stay there. We loved to visit..."

Cesar Jimenez DeLa Garza

"Good size rooms. Chilly and drafty, but extra heater provided. Nice hotel and room was cleaned daily. Good dining, free parking for guests. Great..."

eugene ward

"Went there for a meal. Plenty of parking. Good atmosphere in dining room. Friendly staff. Food was lovely. Didn't stay on hotel but saw people..."

Lesley Tomlinson

"A large number of our wedding guests stayed at the Swan Hotel back in August. The hotel was absolutely brilliant throughout the whole process...."

Alice Neilson

"Stayed there last week, unfortunately the room I was meant to go in was unavailable. So the lady on the desk upgraded me to the 'Old English suite'..."

Ben white

"Firstly, disappointed in seeing other reviews showing the complete opposite of what we have experienced. First thing first, Staff...'Beth', ..."

stacy winzar

"Great location, rooms are clean and comfortable and well equipped. Staff are all very friendly and helpful. Good selection of food and drinks..."

Wayne Harper

"The hotel and restaurant were everything I needed for this trip: covered all the basics really well and I slept better here than I had in any other..."

John Nicholas

"Very welcoming stay, staff were excellent without exception. Room was nice, clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. Full English Breakfast was..."

Julian Kemp

"The staff at the Swan Hotel are friendly and welcoming, and they go out of their way to make sure that guests have a pleasant stay. The rooms are..."

Matt Bishop

"Nice hotel /restaurant /bar, prices for food and drinks aren't bad, nice old feeling about the place and the room for the night was a good size and..."

Jeremy Jones

"A surprisingly large hotel. The room was comfortable if a bit dark. Some toiletries would have been..."

Paul Draper

"Nice enough for us,we only stayed 1 night,do a breakfast in the morning ( extra..."

John Irving

Man's Chinese Takeaway

Meat Coated with Crispy

Prawns

Dumpling with Juicy Minced Chicken

"Absolutely delicious food. Everything is so tasty and fresh. The best Asian takeaway I’ve had outside of Asia. Look beyond the appearance of the..."

Duncan Williams

"Given a choice of whatever food / restaurant / takeaway she could have for her Birthday, my Wife chose a Man’s Chinese Takeaway. As usual, we..."

Paul Edwards

"We haven't had take away in a long time as my wife is Gluten intolerant and it's always a risk. Tonight we both fancied Chinese and called Man's...."

Neil Fishwick

"First time having a Chinese since moving to Alton and my colleague recommended here. And we were not disappointed! Ordered the chicken curry, which..."

Hannah Newberry

"We have used Man’s for years now and they still continue to change things up and keep improving things whenever they can, best Chinese take out in..."

JG_Fuel_ The_Madness

"We have been in Alton for 8 years and tried lot many take outs. Our go to place for a freshly cooked and healthy meal is Man's Chinese in Alton. The..."

Kapil Bakshi

"The food was great as always - and the ordering was easy and worked well. I was told when to collect and it was..."

Dan Heapy

"By far the best Chinese in town. Are they the cheapest no, but you get what you pay for and they offer good value. Great food, limited use of..."

Rachel Sparkly Welch

"The food is great, the staff are friendly, it's definitely the best Chinese takeaway in the area. The duck fried rice and the prawn toast are..."

laura C

"I grew up in Alton but don't remember ever trying this place, and was pleasantly surprised to see they're still around. I'm back for a short visit..."

John Bradney

"Fantastic one of the best take aways other than china town in..."

Stuart

"We normally go to a different takeaway in Alresford but wanted to branch out and tried Man's. Absolutely no regret. I love their pre-order service so..."

J H

"Pretty good, great looking menu but I haven't had anything vegetarian that was great so far. Update: The owner has taken the time to contact me and..."

David Darton

"Lovely hot food and not greasy, even the chicken balls were a perfect size and not dripping in fat. Collected as delivery was 90 minute wait but I'm..."

Emma Wicker

"Don’t let looks deceive you. A bit tatty from the outside but the food was very nice. Will use..."

Gary Slade

"Food was delicious! Great portion sizes. Very fresh and warm. Excellent amount of choice on menu. Will definitely order again. Sweet and sour sauce..."

Zagan Zaldivar

Eastern Express

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Cheap Eats

"It was reasonably priced and very tasty. It is also halal which was a big..."

Ania Amer

"Food is always..."

Ben Pendleton

"I'm celiac and lactose intolerant, so finding food anywhere is nightmare. HOWEVER, the staff was extremely helpful and friendly and helped me choose..."

Emma Tierney

"Nice place to grab a Halal meal in Alton Towers. We enjoyed the chicken nuggets and chips, the Chicken Tikka roll with nan and the Lamb Kebab roll..."

Asim Choudhery

"Tasty and great value lunch had at Eastern Express! Really enjoyed the Chicken Tikka - didn’t expect to get a lunch for such good value (as..."

Amelia Jelley

"They do Halal food which is a relief for our families. Taste wise it's ok, Service is really quick I wish they could include Halal pizzas too! Before..."

Bokoyo

"Pricing is decent for a theme park. Soft drinks 500ml bottle £2.55, Can 330ml was £1.50. Main meal was £6.99 which includes rice, curry and pita..."

Razeeb Ahamed

"The blonde lady who served me was really nice and informative. Food (mixed kebab) was really..."

DAN GRAND

"Amazing place for South Asian food. veggie and vegan options are excellent and service is quick. very good value and a great alternative to the usual..."

Matt Flitton

"With all the franchised food outlets disappearing from the park, this establishment offers a welcome alternative to the endless burger orientated..."

D Wilkinson (Scotdrone)

"About the only non-burger (etc) food place in Alton Towers. Curry tolerable, ok for this type of venue. Kebabs very fresh, we'll worth a try. Often..."

John Ward

"£5 for a chicken tikka meat pitta bread in a theme park isn't bad. The bread and the chicken were cooked fresh too. Only thing that let it down was..."

Al Proffitt

Mifta's Indian Restaurant

Tandoori Chicken Side

garlic naan

Vegetable Samosa

King Prawn Maroush and Basmati Rice

"We visited on a buffet evening. Service was attentive and polite. Food was very nice. We would recommend the spinach side dishes, king prawn puri and..."

Melissa Smyth

"Nice establishment and decorated well. The flavours of the food were excellent and the quantity was great - we ended up taking the leftovers home!..."

Aaron Marsh

"I had a delicious meal at Mifta's. The restaurant is immaculately clean, the table linens and place settings are lovely. The colors and lighting are..."

Lynn Szelock

"Very welcoming staff, looked after our table without being intrusive. The food was good, the Tandoori mixed grill was all very tasty, well cooked,..."

John Stovold

"Had a lunch on Bank Holiday Monday, only one other couple in. Food was good and a nice sized serving with lovely flavours. The problem with the..."

Rachel Baldwin

"Had delivery.came way faster than 45mins given. Friendly young man delivered..easy on the eye. More importantly the food was lovely, hot, tasted..."

Peebe

"Came in for a last minute biryani and I'm glad I did! The biryani was the best of my life and the staff were very friendly and the beer was good too!..."

Floor Shaker Music

"Always great Indian food for takeaway or delivery around Alton, oakhangar and Selborne - didn’t realise restaurant in Alton town centre was so..."

David Jones

"Food was amazing, service excellent as always. Sizzling duck and Rajasthan chicken, butter chicken and lamb Balti were superb. Usual rice and nan...."

Craig lawson

"What an impressive restaurant the staff are professional, knowledgable, attentive and very friendly. The food is exceptional, I had my usual Chicken..."

Lol Warburton

"Absolutely incredible. Having moved into the local area and previously having a world of Indian restaurants in driving distance, we had no idea how..."

Jon Evans

"Very enjoyable evening great food plenty of choice good service for our party of 12 nice decorated restaurant plenty of room would highly recommend..."

Jacqueline taylor

"Had a lovely dining experience at Mifta’s, with quick and friendly service. The restaurant is beautiful alongside clean and spacious. Dining in and..."

Sophie Prewer

"We accidentally found Mifta's Indian Restaurant... and although I am not keen on Indian food generally, still (agreed) went to dine in. My goodness!..."

Iain Lightfoot

"What a lovely surprise, another gem of a curry place in Alton. I especially loved my first takeaway from here last night for the variety! We had 5..."

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