England, United Kingdom Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Basingstoke

May 6, 2020 Marissa Gamble

Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom. Basingstoke (/ˈbeɪzɪŋstoʊk/ BAY-zing-stohk) is the largest town in the modern county of Hampshire (Southampton and Portsmouth being cities.) It is situated in south central England, and lies across a valley at the source of the River Loddon. It is located 30 miles (48 km) northeast of Southampton, 48 miles (77 km) southwest of London, and 19 miles (31 km) northeast of the county town and former capital Winchester. According to the 2016 population estimate the town had a population of 113,776. It is part of the borough of Basingstoke and Deane and part of the parliamentary constituency of Basingstoke. Basingstoke is often nicknamed "Doughnut City" or "Roundabout City" because of the number of large roundabouts.
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10. The Hatch

London Road Old Basing, Basingstoke RG24 7JL England Bar, British, Pub, Grill, Gastropub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 1256 473077 http://www.chefandbrewer.com/pub/hatch-old-basing-basingstoke/c2111/
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4 based on 910 reviews

The Hatch

Reviewed By LSanderson88

We decided to stop off for a Sunday lunch. It's a lovely place, the staff our friendly (especially Jasmine who looked after us very well), the food was great and the prices are reasonable. We will definitely come back next time we're in the area.Lsanderson88, we're happy you found our staff to be so supportive during your experience here at Hatch Old Basing. I'll be sure to pass along your comment to Jasmine who takes great pride in her work. We hope to see you soon!

9. The Old House At Home Newnham

Newnham Green, Newnham, Basingstoke RG27 9AH England Bar, British, Pub Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service [email protected] +44 1256 761896 http://www.oldhousenewnham.uk
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4 based on 98 reviews

The Old House At Home Newnham

Relaxed Village Pub and dining - Opened in July 2018 after being closed for nearly four years. Chris and Donna look forward to welcoming to our House soon. We are dedicated to sourcing fresh, local and seasonal ingredients to devise creative menus offerin

Reviewed By Chingachgookparrot

The boys from the BNO club ventured into Newnham Green on a Wednesday evening in September on our monthly, 18-year quest to discover the very best pubs in the Home Counties. By the end of the evening the four of us concluded that we'd found one here. The Old House is accessible from London (not that far from the M3, Hook turnoff) but nestled into the peaceful Hampshire countryside. The pub has been recently refurbished with great sympathy; the historic character remaining intact. The staff are quite lovely and efficient. There is a good choice of ales... the fine local Gold Muddler bitter (3.9%) is a very reasonable £3.80 a pint. Wednesday is STEAK NIGHT, so the compact restaurant area was quite full – it is essential to book. We began with an excellent gravlax starter (£5.50). Our large, medium-rare, tender Chargrilled Sirloin steaks were perfectly prepared with a pepper sauce drizzle, accompanied by a Portabella mushroom, chips and salad... sensational! And, incredibly, they're priced at £12.50! Nick the veggie was very happy with his excellent Plaice and chips. At £23 a head for two courses with drinks, this was great value for a well-prepared gourmet dinner in great surroundings. One of the best! Thoroughly recommended.

8. Coal

Lower Ground Festival Place, Basingstoke RG21 7BB England American, Bar, Barbecue, British Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 1256 358898 http://www.coalgrillandbar.co.uk/
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4 based on 902 reviews

Coal

Reviewed By sashacort

The restaurants surrounding this one was busy so we decided on Coal, we were pleasantly surprised! Good customer service, speedy service, warming and cosy atmosphere. Good food! Vegan options were nice, however I would say needed more flavour. Really comforting and filling but didn’t leave thinking WOW, dishes need to be a bit more inventive.But perfect for coming with family and friends who aren’t vegan, options for all :) I would come here again but it wouldn’t be my first choice. But 10/10 customer service and speed indeed.Thank You for your review, our customer feedback is very important to us as we are constantly developing our menu with this in mind.

7. The Crown at Old Basing

The Crown The Street, Old Basing, Basingstoke RG24 7BW England Bar, British, Pub, Contemporary, Gastropub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table S [email protected] +44 1256 321424 http://www.thecrownoldbasing.com
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4 based on 575 reviews

The Crown at Old Basing

Reviewed By CaptainPicard_7

Has all the hallmarks of a place in terminal decline. Limited menu with only mains and puds. No starters. Food unremarkable: standard fayre done Ok but nothing more. Ambience zero, atmosphere the same. Prices cheaper than when it was in previous hands but now there's no reason to go out of your way to visit (which there was before) No real choice on beers. Average in every respect.

6. wheatsheaf hotel

A30, Basingstoke RG25 2BB England Bar, British, Pub Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 1256 398282 http://www.chefandbrewer.com/pubs/hampshire/wheatsheaf/
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4 based on 652 reviews

wheatsheaf hotel

Chef & Brewer

Reviewed By andystedman69

Another enjoyable lunch and we were very happy to be served by the wonderful Donna. I would point out that all the staff were friendly but Donna always stands out. She works so hard in a understaffed environment, in my opinion, but she keeps smiling and never stops. Look forward to our next visit.Hi andystedman69,Thank you for taking the time to review your recent visit to the Wheatsheaf, we are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable lunch. I have passed your fantastic comments to the team and we look forward to seeing you again soon.Many thanksTasha Management Team

5. Spicy Tadka

23 Westminster House, Festival Place Festival Place, 23 Westminster House, Basingstoke RG21 7LS England Bar, Indian, Asian, Balti Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Delivery, Buffet, Accepts Credit Cards, [email protected] +44 1256 636300 http://www.spicytadka.co.uk
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4 based on 428 reviews

Spicy Tadka

Spicy Tadka is a concept-based fine dining restaurant serving authentic and exquisite Indian cuisine complemented by high quality customer service. The bar menu offers distinguished selection of beverages served professionally to create the most enjoyable

Reviewed By Criticus123

Two of us called in on the off-chance that they would have a table, and they did and we were seated quickly. We were served very quickly indeed with knowledgeable and pleasant waiters who advised us on what some of the dishes were and how spicy they were. Our food and drink arrived quickly despite there being a large party in the restaurant who were half way through their meal. The food was superb and probably one of the best Indian food establishments I have been to. Will definately be back.Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your Food. We look forward to serve you again.Thank you

4. The Sun Inn

Winchester Rd A30, Basingstoke RG25 2DJ England Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, [email protected] +44 1256 397234 http://www.suninndummer.com/
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4 based on 792 reviews

The Sun Inn

The Sun Inn, situated in Dummer, South of Basingstoke, awarded 2 AA Rosette 2017. All produce is locally sourced, and food cooked fresh on the premises to order.Drinkers are catered for with a wide variety of high-quality ales, many of which are supplied

Reviewed By Teeque100

We've eaten here in the past, and usually the food was good, but it did lose its touch a little and we've not been back for a a year or so. however this time we found the staff to be very Friendly, especially our waiter. Our roast diner was lovely, the beef was just the way we like it, slightly underdone and very tender. We would mostly certainly go back

3. The Bolton Arms

91 The Street, Old Basing, Basingstoke RG24 7DA England Bar, British, Pub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +44 1256 819555 http://www.thebolton.com
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4 based on 330 reviews

The Bolton Arms

Originally built as a farmhouse circa 1490, this Grade II Listed building was extended during 1550, 1650 and latterly 1720, as shown below. The sympathetic renovation of 2008 uncovered a wealth of period features such as vaulted ceilings, oak beams and ce

Reviewed By ldgp14

We visited The Bolton Arms as a group of 6 on a Tuesday afternoon, we took advantage of the Bolton Arms Favourites which on a Monday & Tuesday come with a drink, I had the Cajun Chicken Burger which was fantastic you could tell it was fresh produce. We all enjoyed our food and a sit in the garden a great place to visit.

2. Hoddington Arms

Bidden Road, Upton Grey, Basingstoke RG25 2RL England Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +44 1256 862371 http://www.hoddingtonarms.co.uk/
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4 based on 393 reviews

Hoddington Arms

The Hoddington Arms is a beautifully restored country pub serving great food, wine and real ales in the picturesque rural village of Upton Grey, Hampshire. Our highly attentive team offer a warm welcome and can recommend a variety of locally brewed ales a

Reviewed By saltyb_99

We were recommended to try this pub and restaurant and were not disappointed. The two or three course lunchtime menu was excellent value at £22 or £27 The food quality and service was excellent and the interior is what you want from a country pub.We shall defiantly be returning and recommend.

Top 10 restaurants in Basingstoke, United Kingdom (UK)

1. Spicy Tadka

23 Westminster House, Festival Place Festival Place, 23 Westminster House, Basingstoke RG21 7LS England Bar, Indian, Asian, Balti Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Delivery, Buffet, Accepts Credit Cards, [email protected] +44 1256 636300 http://www.spicytadka.co.uk
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4 based on 428 reviews

Spicy Tadka

Spicy Tadka is a concept-based fine dining restaurant serving authentic and exquisite Indian cuisine complemented by high quality customer service. The bar menu offers distinguished selection of beverages served professionally to create the most enjoyable

Reviewed By Criticus123

Two of us called in on the off-chance that they would have a table, and they did and we were seated quickly. We were served very quickly indeed with knowledgeable and pleasant waiters who advised us on what some of the dishes were and how spicy they were. Our food and drink arrived quickly despite there being a large party in the restaurant who were half way through their meal. The food was superb and probably one of the best Indian food establishments I have been to. Will definately be back.Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your Food. We look forward to serve you again.Thank you

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