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The Queens Arms
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About
Features
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Meal types
Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
FEATURES
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Full Bar
Mastercard
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
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Hours
Open until 11:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 - 23:00
Monday
17:00 - 23:00
Tuesday
12:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
12:00 - 22:30
Thursday
12:00 - 23:00
Friday
12:00 - 23:00
Saturday
11:00 - 23:00
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3.9
95 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Mark D
Portishead1594 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Came here prior to going to a concert. Ok beer selection and basic food menu. Service was not fast - there was 1 person trying to do both serving the food and at the bar, so a lot of waiting. Average quality of food. Nice atmosphere
Written 18 December 2019
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HantsShazam
Basingstoke106 contributions
Jul 2019 • none
A nice pub with a decent choice of regularly changing real ales. The food is good although the veggie choice has declined recently. They hold regular beer festivals but the normal beers are a bit expensive for the area.
Written 21 August 2019
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LK2LONDON
Swindon223 contributions
Jun 2019 • friends
The only reason my friend & I entered this place was because I met him at the station & it was a convenient place to use the toilet & we couldn't be bothered to go elsewhere. We ended up staying for a drink & something to eat. The pub is very basic but it didn't really matter. The roast meals we had were acceptable apart from slightly overcooked carrots & a very unappealing dish of leeks in cheese sauce. He had sticky toffee pudding which was scrummy! In my opinion it was a place that was just above average but I would be happy to go back again if I had to.
Written 24 June 2019
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Hooch2015
Maidstone480 contributions
Nov 2024 • couples
The Queen’s Arms in Basingstoke provided us with fantastic service and hospitality. We were grateful they allowed us to use their small car park while we caught a train to London, and they were more than happy to accommodate us for a small fee. On our return, we stopped in for a drink and were warmly welcomed by a lovely lady who made us feel right at home. The friendly atmosphere and helpful staff make this pub a gem. We highly recommend it and will definitely be stopping by again whenever we’re in the area!
Written 5 November 2024
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mattfuneralcare
Hook131 contributions
Sept 2023 • solo
Stopped by as on way back to London, waiting for the Waterloo train. had a very warm welcome from a lovely lady serving the customers. As a CAMRA member i was going to sample some Ales, i thought ill leave that until im home up smoke, so opted for a Guinness, absolutely Top Notch it was too, served lovingly with a careful hand the barlady crafted a shamrock on the Vicars Collar. So good, stuff the next train back home, stayed for another couple, Lovely and relaxing, proper pub, which gets my vote everytime, a breath of fresh air from the usual boring white washed Gastro Pub. Would defo return, next time i visit Amazingstoke, no hesitation here, im going in. Thanks to the lovely polite barlady.
Written 12 September 2023
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Lesley64
273 contributions
Mar 2020 • couples
Popped in here for lunch today. The roast beef was delicious. All served with fresh vegetables and piping hot. I believe they have a new chef doing every Sunday now which is excellent news. Definitely the best Sunday roast in the town centre and superb value for money.
Written 1 March 2020
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Stephen M
5 contributions
Oct 2020 • friends
Before we all went on the train to Barnstaple to watch Basingstoke fc. We all went into the pub. Very nice people. Bar staff were very polite and my Guinness had a shamrock on it which I don’t receive anywhere. Nice few pints and friendly staff. Can’t get anything better. Lockdown happened so I will be returning soon
Written 23 May 2021
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TubbyMummy
26 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
Went to the Queens Arms for a family Christmas meal. Menu choice looked good. Have been here before some time ago with work group and family birthday party and always had a good time and nice meal. Service was very attentive and prompt. Food was as stated and very nice. Very reasonable price. All covid safe measures taken with partition in place, masks, sanitisers and good spacing.
Written 20 December 2020
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John Butler
Basingstoke4 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
Found another gem for brilliant beer and great service in the area, so far two venues have matched what we are looking for. Lovely place so definitely be back again.
Written 4 February 2024
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GeeJay9
Sherborne109 contributions
Dec 2022 • none
A pleasant and obliging landlady, delicious Thai food, beautifully presented. The place is small and the tables therefore very close together, so overhearing the conversation of neighbours is inevitable - and vice versa - but go there for the food!
Written 21 December 2022
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Lisa S
5 contributions
Nov 2021 • couples
Husband and I stopped off for some food. The Thai curry meal we both had was amazing. Lovely service too. Pleasantly surprised about the food as not very impressed with the restaurants in the town centre.
Written 4 November 2021
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Manda S
Basingstoke1 contribution
Dec 2019 • none
Excellent pub, great atmosphere and good drinks selection. Great to find a great traditional right by the station in Basingstoke. Good food as well a good beer garden. Would highly recommend.
Written 27 December 2019
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Richard S
Benfleet6 contributions
May 2019 • business
Been working at basingstoke hospital had dinner here a few times and every time has been fantastic. Love the food proper wholesome pub grub and great staff!
Written 23 May 2019
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rncsss
London223 contributions
May 2019 • friends
If you're looking for what a British pub is all about, it's hard to fault this place. A small, independent establishment with a regularly changing selection of well-kept real ales, friendly and engaging service, excellent pub food, and chummy local customers. It's not completely disabled-friendly, although it's all on one level. The Queens Arms is, quite rightly, listed in the Good Beer Guide. I've been a few times in the last few years and there's always a warm welcome and a big feeling of satisfaction when, sadly and usually too soon, it's time to go home. It's a very easy trip from London by train too.
Written 18 May 2019
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Gordon55016
5 contributions
Mar 2019 • friends
Chosen at random for a family and friends meet - great welcome from staff, good spread of beers and generally good atmosphere...
Certainly recommend as a place for informal meet or drink - well handy for station. Well worth a visit.
Written 2 March 2019
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