Calleva Arms - Carte

The Wellington Arms

➤ Baughurst Road, RG26 5LP, Basingstoke and Deane, United Kingdom

Carte • Cafés • Kebab • Pizza • Mexican

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"Our first visit. We cannot praise thank The Wellie highly enough. What a find! Peacefully rural on a quiet road to the south of Baughurst. A classic, pretty country pub, now converted to an excellent restaurant, with three rooms. What strikes you first is how immaculate The Wellie is, inside and out. The large garden is a delight. Masses of dahlias and all manner of bushes and plants. Birds, birds and more birds. Do check out the vegetable garden beyond the rear car park. You then walk inside to the warmest of relaxed welcomes from the owners, Simon and Jason, and manager, Sheila, and their lovely young helpers. Nothing is too much trouble. The first thing you’ll spot is the array of fruit, veg salad for sale by the pub bar – the Wellie Deli. Along with home made jams, chutneys, quiches, etc. I then spotted the two hand pumps! Longdog Golden Poacher Basingstoke Pride. The seating inside is for diners every session is a sell out! But I was very happy to sup several excellent pints of well kept draught Basingstoke Pride in the garden – until I discovered their Negronis! Truly the best this side of Kwant (Piccadilly). We’d opted for the room in the pub: the Apartment. Two rooms on the first floor, knocked through. Enormous comfy bed, large rainfall shower, sofa, mini bar – two TVs! Free milk homemade shortbread. One of the discoveries we made here is the fabulous tea they serve from Prince Sons. As you can tell by now, we were very happy with our first stay at The Wellie… and then we went down for dinner! A truly exceptional menu from Jason’s kitchen, which changes each evening. Highlights were the scallops wrapped in pancetta, the pollack, the lamb pot pie, the twice baked cheese souffle, the NY cheesecake, the rhubarb ice cream, the treacle tart... All so fresh, tasty, and mainly from their garden. What we loved most was it was relaxed but fine dining without the tiny portions. The Full English breakfast the next morning was equally tasty. All in all, we did not want to go home! Thank you Simon, Jason Sheila. We will be back, soon."

Horse And Groom

➤ The Street, West Berkshire, United Kingdom

Carte • Pub • Fish • Lunch • Cheese

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"My family and I decided to try this restaurant for a change since we hadn't been in a couple of years. We were definitely not disappointed! The greeting was warm and friendly, and our drinks arrived quickly as we looked over the new menu. There were plenty of options for both light bites and main courses, including a good selection for vegetarians. I ordered a delicious goats cheese on toast with egg, pesto, pine nuts, and watercress, which was full of flavor. My mom went for the traditional ham, egg, and chips, which was a generous portion. For dessert, we treated ourselves to a baileys brulee and a white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake, both made on site and incredibly tasty. The cheesecake was the lightest and most delicious I've had in a long time. We were informed that the pub had recently changed ownership, and we will definitely be returning. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was comfortable. The food was very good quality and reasonably priced - definitely worth a visit. Thank you."

The Pelican

➤ 8 Silchester Road, Tadley I-RG26 3EA, United Kingdom

Carte • Cafés • Mexican • Seafood • Fast Food

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"I went with my mum for a dessert and coffee after my mum's doctors appointment but had a bad encounter with the waiter. He was very abrupt and didn't seem at all welcoming. I asked if it was okay to sit at the empty table. He said it was okay. Then when I asked for the menu he just came to get the order. I told him I wanted the dessert menu he wasn't too happy and told me that he thought we were going to eat a meal. Then finally brought over the banana cake and coffee and told us we only had half an hour when our table wasn't reserved. I was very unhappy paying my money for such a service. My mum didn't deserve all this."

Tadley Tandoori

➤ 1 Mount Pleasant, RG26 4BA, Basingstoke and Deane, United Kingdom

Carte • Kebab • Pizza • Seafood • Mexican

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"Nice food, ridiculously expensive drinks especially water. Down in Reading and looked to eat out with Indian food. Food and service was as expected, and a reasonable price, not rushed and tasty, Nan bread came out 5 mins after main course. The main concern was the price of the drinks especially sparkling water, should have realised when a bottle of VOSS was placed on the table £8 for a bottle of sparkling mineral water which is ridiculously high. Spoilt the meal. I do not expect drinks to be given away but this is extreme. For drinks alone would not recommend or visit again, I did mention to waiter, who simply said that is the price, maybe they shod make the customer aware, or maybe I should have looked at the drinks menu!"

Mortimer Cafe

➤ 38 Victoria Road, West Berkshire, United Kingdom, RG7 3SE

Carte • Cafe • Vegan • British • Breakfast

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"Surprised to find a cafe of this sort in Mortimer. Has the feel of a classic transport cafe or an urban, people’s cafe. But it looked my kind of place, so I made a point of trying breakfast there before a walk. A biggish cafe inside, but I sat outside at a table. Numerous different combinations of a fried breakfast on offer. I chose one with scrambled eggs and--a rare delight these days--fried bread. Also a big tomato nicely charred from the grill, good bacon, a large portion of mushrooms, baked beans, etc. Just what I needed to fuel my hike over to Silchester and beyond. Came up quickly, served hot. They had at least 6 staff on, so this is a serious cafe. The staff were outstanding. One lady chatted to me in a friendly manner, and it seemed natural, not going through the motions. Made my day. One lad came out to see if I was being served. I was; but that he had the awareness to notice me out front and check was impressive. Like everything about Mortimer Cafe, he was on the ball. For a weekday, this cafe was pretty busy. To me that shows it must’ve earned a good reputation."