Reviews in Hampshire

Ate here on saturday evening having only just discovered it a couple of weeks ago. Food was ok this time, the starter of Fish Mezze was oily, greasy and way too heavy on fried stuff. Mains of sea bass and lamb were good, pudding (we have a sharer plate) two out of three were excellent (tarte tatin and the creme brulee). But very disappointed to hear it is owned by a big chain and that the food isn't really created in house, just shipped in ready to cook/heat up. Very very disappointed. So will not be returning.

The Bat and Ball Hambledon used to have a reputation for good food and hospitality and recently that has changed. The previous landlord did everything to make the diner welcome; there were little personal touches everywhere and he used to make sure that the diners were comfortable by circulating amongst them asking whether they were enjoying their meals etc. Nowadays that has changed; the service is impersonal and there is a degradation in the menu and the quality of foodserved. I have been there three times since the change of management and on each occasion bitterly disappointed with the dining experience. They no longer provide bread rolls prior to the meals, Unless you arrive early on a Sunday the roast meats become tired as the afternoon wears on. I complained today regarding one of the items delivered as it was undercooked only to be told that the matter would be referred to the chef and if we had told them earlier it could have been heated further. It was our fault for not letting them know. Under the previous management one of the serving staff would have attended the table a few minutes after we had started eating enquiring whether the meals were alright. If there was a problem the manager would have it replaced immediately and then adjusted the bill. Another diner was complaining of his cold roast dinner and said that he would be taking up the matter with Fullers. Now the Bat and Ball is just another pub that serves meals and from my experience not very well. After 32 years of reasonable dining quality i am unlikely to return unless the service ( are you okay guys!) and the food significantly improve.

Lovely people, great service. Food was mouth watering. I will recomed to all curry lovers

The staff were really helpful and made me a gluten free pizza to take away. When I got home hopefully the pizza was a bit cold and chewy but still very tasty.

Eat there on a Wednesday evening (29th Feb). Although the restaurant was quiet (1 other couple), the standard of food was excellent. They had a 3 course special for £20 a head that particular evening which was excellent value for money. The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable. My wife and I would recommend this place highly and when next in the area will visit again.

Basic Chinese buffet lunch, sometimes inferior quality meat, mostly deep-fried starters. OK for students but anyone interested in real Chinese food would be better off going elsewhere.

The best place in the world. thank

I have been coming to this restaurant for nearly 30 years!! We now come at least twice a month. We have seen three changes in management/ownership but always the style and menu have remained pretty much unchanged. Their pizzas cannot be bettered in my opinion, their signature garlic bread is indulgent and delicious. The atmosphere is warm and easy going, child friendly but not Unruly. I cannot praise this unassuming, charming and soul satisfying little restaurant enough. It is part of our family tradition and we look forward to every visit.

incredibly good value and service. never had a bad meal, nor heard one complained about. location is brilliant as well... worth the visit everytime

Thursday night is curry night. the curry is as good as anything else

Visited Monty's for dinner on 8 September and had a beautifully cooked and served meal. Starter, main and dessert all outstandingly good. Service friendly and good.

My favourite pub ! I love this place. the food is lovely and the staff are great, couldn't recommend it enough !

We visit Christina's about once a fortnight , usually on Sunday but sometimes during the week. Go for the Pensioners mostly with a bottle of wine. You just cannot beat the value for money and standard / quality of the meals. We live the other side of Southampton and willingly travel to it.

The best food in the area, great atmosphere, wonderful staff a must if you are in the vicinity.

visited this Fish Bar last Friday and found the chips awful, the fish very small and the man who worked there very rude. there are far better fish and chip shops to visit on the Isle of Wight, recommend avoid it.

ordered main meals for 2. 1st one arrived(both same choice) I and second one arrived whilst we were eating pudding. will not visit this establishment or recommend it to any one. in a word. Rubbish. The salmon was supposed to be wrapped in pancetta but it was bacon. pudding both good.

Excellent pub with excellent food ,very popular get there early for the Carvery

Good menus at reasonable prices and excellent service from charming young staff