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The Half Moon

British, Pub Food • Petersfield
Sugarvine
4.5/5
(01730) 263859 32 London Road, Sheet, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4BE (01730)2…Show
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Independent, family-owned pub with a large events space near Petersfield in the heart of the South Downs National Park.
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About The Half Moon

Independent and family owned since 2010, The Half Moon is located on the outskirts of the historic market town of Petersfield in the heart of the South Downs National Park. The restaurant, function space, garden and toilet facilities have all recently undergone extensive refurbishment providing a light and airy dining experience for passing visitors and regulars alike. Expect a wide range of freshly prepared dishes from sharing, grazing platters to restaurant and traditional pub classics served Monday to Saturday with traditional Sunday lunches rounding off the weekend. A dedicated Gluten Free menu is also available and special care is taken of those with allergies. You can also stay overnight in one of four ensuite B&B rooms.

Sugarvine
4.5
Food 4.4/5
Service 4.8/5
Atmosphere 4.2/5
Value for Money 4.5/5
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Opening Times
Mon 12:00 - 21:00 —
Tue 12:00 - 21:00 —
Wed 12:00 - 21:00 —
Thu 12:00 - 21:00 —
Fri 12:00 - 21:00 —
Sat 12:00 - 21:00 —
Sun 12:00 - 18:00 —
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Marilyn Curtis
For the second week in a row we had Sunday Lunch at the Half Moon. Main course road was plentiful in terms of both meat and veg. Service was polite and not rushed. We are not from this area but when visiting again will come again. Recommend to locals and visitors.
John
Food & drink decent but the experience was not particularly impressive. Menu selection adequate. Multiple staff serving us in the first few minutes until presumably the main one arrived. Main staff polite and attentive. Dining room has no obvious form of fly killer, so as we are we had flies buzzing around, landing on the table (mating) and on the food. Unhygienic. Other staff decided to change some of the dining room tables while we were eating (for next doors reception planning, it seemed); Scrrrrrrrrrrrape. Scrrrrrrrrrrrrrape. Over and over in the main dining room for several minutes then left. Not a word of apology. Disturbing & amateurish behaviour. Doubt we'll visit again.
5.0
Janine Louise Everett
Friendly, helpful and professional staff and service. Delicious food and an imaginative menu. Would recommend highly
2.3
Denise
Booked a table here for 7.30 Saturday evening (we were staying for two nights Sat & Sun) Wanted to order fillet steak but was told they’d ’run out’ - on a Saturday? At only 7.30 pm and with only two other people eating in the restaurant! Ordered the chicken with goats cheese & asparagus instead from the rather limited menu. Starter of Salt & Pepper Squid was ok but probably frozen. Chicken dish was bland …looked pale and unappetizing and had what looked and tasted like watered down instant chicken gravy. Veg was overcooked. Very disappointing! At breakfast on Monday I ordered poached eggs with sliced avocado on toast. Eggs had obviously been cooked in water with vinegar added..but far too much! Egg white tasted of vinegar and eggs hadn’t been drained so the toast was soaked in vinegary water - inedible! The avocado was diced and looked very dry, it was hard and inedible! Also the restaurant wasn’t open Sunday evening… but we found a very nice Italian restaurant in Petersfield which was a bonus!
Deborah White
My son and daughter in law were married here in August 2017, so it will always be a special place. My friends brought me here yesterday 7 July 2026 for my birthday. The place is as lovely as ever and the staff very friendly. All the meals we ordered were delicious. Hot, well cooked and enjoyed by everyone. Another day to remember. Look forward to coming again and would certainly recommend it.
5.0
David Edgell
Had an excellent experience party of 11 served without any problem, lovely round table.
5.0
Tina Wolland
I easily booked online and went for Lunch. I had heard how great this venue was many years ago. It is a family ran and owned business. It did not disappoint. The service was great by Amelia and the Half Moon is set up as a wonderful traditional pub with a modern twist. To top it all the food was home cooked and outstanding! Great value for money. We have found a little gem and will definitely be back! Highly recommend this
4.8
Tricia
Best Sunday lunch in the area. Only slight gripe is the broccoli is always too undercooked but the cauliflower cheese is to die for.
5.0
Graham Mackenzie
Food was amazing
5.0
Patricia and Rob Drawbridge
This pub is rapidly becoming our 'local'. We moved to the area 18 months ago but spent the first year working on the house and garden, so now we are out and about enjoying ourselves. We can walk to it in fifteen minutes so that is an obvious attraction, but it would mean nothing if the food, staff and general atmosphere were not as lovely as they are. Definitely a "thumbs up" to you from us.
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The Half Moon File

Fact File

Main dining room capacity 30
Booking policy Reservations preferred
Best seat Conservatory by the window
Max group booking size 10
Function rooms available Yes
Function rooms details 120 seated or 250 standing
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining spaces 140
Outside dining details 40 tables spread over picnic benches, sofas and patio furniture
Overnight accommodation available Yes
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) £25
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £25
House wine price £17
Wines available 15
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Some vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Main Course Options on Menu
Halal catering No Halal Food
Wheat/Gluten catering Wheat / Gluten Free options on menu
Wheat/Gluten information We have a separate Menu for Wheat and Gluten free however we operate a kitchen where these allergens are present and so cannot guarantee cross-contamination.

Family Friendly

Children's menu Yes
Play area Yes
Baby changing Yes
High chairs Yes

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair access throughout facility Yes
Dedicated disabled toilets Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Dogs allowed Yes
Drink without food Yes
Separate bar with seating Yes