The Woolpack Inn
Location Totford, Nr. Northington, SO24 9TJ t: 0844 683 1804 w:
www.thewoolpackinn.co.uk e:
info@thewoolpackinn.co.uk
Think of a country pub in a rural corner of Hampshire and then think again – this is a pub with a difference. Well worth seeking out, The Woolpack offers a high- quality dining experience in a beautiful building.
A recent refurbishment has created a lovely interior with an impressive marriage of contemporary and traditional. Within easy reach of Alresford and Winchester, The Woolpack has seven en-suite rooms for bed and breakfast visitors, plus a spacious 50-cover dining area.
Our meal was one of the best we have ever had – each course an absolute delight. Sitting in the bar area, complete with fire and flagstone floor, we savoured warm smoked trout and crispy bacon on a bed of salad and a gorgeous bowl of mussels to start. Of particular note were our main courses of 42-day-dry-aged rib of Angus beef on the bone and a steak, beef and wild mushroom pie accompanied by a hearty portion of piping-hot mixed vegetables from the specials board.
Traditional W
£18 to
£25
The owner and chef, Brian, has brought a wealth of experience with him from London’s Savoy and has really put The Woolpack on the map. Get your sat-nav out now and pay this lovely pub a visit.
Open: Mon-Fri 11.30am- 3pm, 6.30pm-11pm; Sat 7.30am-11.30pm; Sun 7.30am-10pm
The Wellington Arms
Location Stratfield Turgis, Nr. Basingstoke, RG27 0AS t: 0844 683 6584 w:
www.wellingtonstratfieldturgis.co.uk e:
wellingtonarmsreception.basingstoke@
hall-woodhouse.co.uk
If you have ever wanted to experience what it might be like to dine in the comfortable drawing room of a 17th-Century nobleman’s house, then a visit to The Wellington Arms is a must. Situated on the edge of Stratfield Saye – the estate given to the first Duke of Wellington when he defeated Napoleon – this listed building has an imposing, palatial facade.
Inside, flocked wallpaper, Chesterfield sofas and elegant swag curtains pay homage to the building’s Georgian heritage. However, the joys of this hotel, with its 28 en- suite rooms, are not exclusive to history buffs. There’s a gorgeous honeymoon suite featuring an antique four-poster bed and function rooms complete with high-speed Wi-Fi, suitable for conferences and banqueting, so it’s an ideal stopover for those visiting on business.
Generally, the food follows a traditional theme – there are even ‘pantry plates’ made for sharing, served on wooden
Traditional BD
£20 to
£35
Food Served: Mon-Fri 7am- 9.30am, noon-10pm; Sat 8am-10am, noon-10pm; Sun 8am-10am, noon-9pm
boards. Comforting classics include shepherd’s pie or venison sausages with delectable Dauphinoise, root vegetables and gravy, although there are contemporary dishes such as baked plum tomato tart with aubergine purée or crisp pork belly salad with cos lettuce, carrots, red onion, coriander and chilli dressing. You won’t have to spend long here to realise it wasn’t just the duke who secured many victories – this impressive establishment has scored a triumph or two of its own.
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