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Travellers' Choice2023
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PRICE RANGE
US$9 - US$19
CUISINES
Bar, British, Pub
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 29 October 2023

I miss the carvery they used to do. It’s only lunchtime now. Wednesday evening is now Pie and a Pint £18. We also asked for veg - broccoli It took a while to come. Pie and chips isn’t a difficult menu. The broccoli - four...small stalks - was £2 extra. Memo to caterers - don’t be mean on small things people will notice. I don’t think we’ll be back any time soon.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2023 via mobile

Popped in at 11:30 and met with a great greeting and allowed to choose where we sat. Had a beef panini and a bacon and Brie. Great service, food hot and served quickly. Would have liked a bit more salad with mine rather than a...few sprigs of rocket. Overall great time keep it up.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023

We come here regularly and we would recommend it to anyone. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and the food is very good and excellent value

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 1 October 2023

Where do I start..... my daughter and now son in law had their wedding in the barns at the Hen and Chicken Laura Kev and team were and are AMAZING nothing was to much trouble food also AMAZING hot and plenty of it thank you...doesn't seem enough but thank you all so much for helping the day go so smooth and perfect very much appreciated.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 24 September 2023

I have returned to the Hen and Chickens as my local has had the same menu for two years . Like the menu , like the ales like how it has improved. Sat watching the bands and had a pizza , very nice. Has a...good atmosphere. Will be using more often.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023

The Hen and Chicken is a pub full of character. Added to that is the marvellous food on offer. We had a variety of dishes, each was excellent. My favourites were the garlic prawns starter and the salmon Teriyaki, which was beautifully moist and full...of flavour. The service was excellent. Our waitress was helpful and extremely efficient. All in all it was a most enjoyable evening and we cannot wait to go back.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 23 July 2023 via mobile

Fantastic food, ambience and service. Can’t wait to return for another brilliant carvery or try something else on the vast menu

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 14 July 2023

Good food .Convenient adjacent to the A31. An ideal place to book for a family get-together.Easy to find with parking available

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 15 June 2023

MY wife and I visited for an evening meal on a thursday which is advertised as 2 for 1 steak night and on looking at the bill we had mistakenly been charged the regular price, this was immediately put right after i mentioned it to...the server but if i hadn't checked i would have just swiped my card and been none the wiser until my bank statement arrived "so beware" also the disabled toilet is the worst i have ever seen although it can be used it is in a dire state and requires refurbishing throughoutMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 6 June 2023

My partner and I got the pizza deal (two pizzas and two sides for £30) and although the pizzas were very nice the sides were ridiculously small (the bruschetta was about the size of a quarter of a baguette and the salad was so tiny)....The puddings were nice but the brownie was very small for the price.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 3 June 2023

A good hostelry alongside the A31 .The food selection was good and nicely presented in a character building .It seems popular so reservation is advisable . The staff are helpful and friendly which adds to the enjoyment

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 10 May 2023

A nice older style pubs. We were offered a warm welcome and the staff were friendly throughout. A choice of a carvery ( beef Turkey) which was nice or the main menu with a variety of dishes. All was reasonably price, Decent cask ales. A...large free car park at the side, We can recommend and could not fault or visitMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 8 May 2023

Quality of food very poor, incredibly over priced and frankly can get better at a Wetherspoons but for half the price. Steaks were very disappointed in particular. Hen and Chicken are similar pricest to the Ivy in Winchester which is shocking!

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 3 May 2023

Absolutely amazing food Super friendly staff Nothing was too much trouble Carvery was fantastic value We found this little gem of a place at short notice and did not disappoint We will definitely return

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 30 April 2023

Visited here end of January and food was beautiful, a return visit on 29/4/23 and very disappointed. Changed the menu, not one thing on there I am able to eat. Fish & Chips is a staple British dish, found in 99% of pubs, not at...this establishment anymore. We will not be returning.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Hen and Chicken is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4