Harden's survey result
Summary
This “truly exceptional” establishment near the Hampshire/Berkshire border strikes “a nice balance between a traditional pub and a gastropub, combining the best of both”. Jason King & Simon Page are notching up their 21st year here in 2025, and “the consistency of the quality over the last two decades has been great”, with “delicious food” on a blackboard menu that’s “always interesting” and “impeccable service”.
Summary
Jason King & Simon Page met in Hong Kong before coming back to these shores to take over this “quintessential country inn” on the Hampshire/Berkshire border in 2005. While the odd diner feels that “prices are on the high side”, all agree the kitchen hits “consistently high standards”, with herbs plucked from the “beautiful gardens”, and staff “doing their best to cope” amid a “pleasantly chaotic” ambience.
Summary
“Every village should have one” – a “really pretty pub (with rooms) and a beautiful garden” in the “lovely” setting of the Wellington Estate. Chef Jason King does not trade on its location, as his elevated pub-style classics (featuring produce plucked from the garden) are “imaginative” and “cooked to perfection” too. Top Tip – they sell their own bread and gin over the bar.
Summary
“Superb food” – “a well-crafted blend of pub classics and more ambitious dishes” – is on the menu at this attractive gastropub run by chef Jason King and FOH Simon Page. It benefits from a “beautiful setting – especially if you can sit in the garden”, where they grow much of their produce. Top Tip – “they also sell their own preserves”.
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Baughurst Rd, Baughurst, RG26 5LP
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £27.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £5.00 |
| Service | 12.50% |
Baughurst Rd, Baughurst, RG26 5LP
Opening hours
| Monday | CLOSED |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am‑1:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am‑1:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am‑1:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am‑1:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Saturday | 8:30 am‑1:30 pm, 6:30 pm‑8:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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