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Traditional BD
£15 to
£23 The Portsmouth Arms
Location Hatch Warren Lane, Hatch Warren, Basingstoke, RG22 4RA t: 0844 683 6586 w:
www.portsmoutharmshatchwarren.co.uk e:
portsmoutharms.hatchwarren@hall-woodhouse.co.uk
A beautiful, picture-perfect facade is the first thing to greet you as you pull into the spacious car park of The Portsmouth Arms. Once inside, elegant oak beams and prompt service add to the warm, friendly ambience of this busy town pub. This is a cosy place for meeting friends, just having a drink and a chat, or for whiling away an evening over some fine, hearty food from the varied menu.
Potato wedges from the specials board started me off and were to die for – fluffy inside and deliciously crispy on the outside – followed by one of the most succulent minted lamb shanks I have ever tasted. My wife’s lasagne was, and I quote, ‘the best I’ve had; better than I make myself.’ Believe me, that is quite a compliment.
Open: Mon-Weds 11am- 11pm; Thurs 11am-11.30pm; Fri & Sat noon-midnight; Sun noon-11pm
There is something for everyone here, including vegetarian options, a selection of lighter dishes for those with smaller appetites and an astonishing range of ice creams and puddings at low prices. Wash it all down with a real
ale – perhaps a pint of Tanglefoot or Badger. Throughout the evening, our waiter Jeandraè was attentive and charming, and made the visit more than just a meal in a pub, but a memorable and enjoyable dining experience.
Traditional BD
£15 to
£23 The Queens College Arms
Location Aldermaston Road, Pamber End, Nr. Tadley, RG26 5QR t: 0844 683 6587 w:
www.queenscollegearms.co.uk e:
queenscollegearms.pamberend@
hall-woodhouse.co.uk
The Aldermaston Road is home to the charming Queens College Arms. From the convenient and spacious car park out front, we entered this popular Hall & Woodhouse establishment to discover a quintessentially British pub interior. There’s a spacious bar, with real fires and huge timbers, that is comfortable and traditional without being cluttered. The staff are friendly and attentive from the start, helping to create an atmosphere that buzzes with happy, contented customers like us.
Open: Mon-Sat 11.30am- 11.30pm; Sun noon-10.30pm Food Served: Mon-Sun noon-10pm
We tucked into beautifully presented platters of both traditional and more unusual foods. The Sussex Smokey (white and smoked fish, spinach and tomato in a cheese sauce, topped with savoury crumble) was a very pleasant and delicious break from the old routine. And when my jam sponge arrived, it was beautifully plated and perfectly gooey and fluffy in equal measure.
There are notices and messages dotted
around the pub demonstrating that the team behind the bar have quite a sense of humour, which adds to the laid-back atmosphere of the place. Manager Mike holds awards for ‘Best Beer Quality’ and ‘Most Consistent Quality’, so it comes as no surprise that you’ll find a number of real ales on offer, including Tanglefoot, Badger and Pickled Partridge.
This great local looks after its regulars, with discounts offered for local businesses and plenty of cheer from a team who really care about what they do.
24 Hampshire Guide 2012 News • Reviews • Latest Offers
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