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US$6 - US$19
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British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

We visited yesterday for Sunday lunch, we were greeted by friendly and helpful staff and having had a drink first we were shown to our table. Ordering was quick and the food arrived quickly too. We ordered 2 roast pork, 1 lamb shank, one vegetarian...meal and 1 pork and chorizo meatball tagliatelle. We all agree the food was gorgeous. The honeycomb cheesecake was divine. The staff were fantastic and the place has a great atmosphere.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

An unprepossesing establishment from the outside. Warm and friendly indoors. Best fish and chips I've had in a long while. Can't recommend it enough.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Once again can't say enough about the food and service at The Fighting Cocks. The evening was enjoyable from start to finish, with the additional bonus of some Shanty singing. If you're looking for good food good service and good company you will not go...wrong. Looking forward to new winter and Christmas menus.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2023 via mobile

Met a couple of old friends here on a recommendation for Sunday dinner. It did not disappoint at all. Made to feel welcome the moment we stepped in the door. We hadn’t booked ahead but were given a table in the restaurant area. The food...was great. I had the topside beef. Everything cooked to perfection. My wife had the lamb and said it was great. We sat there for 5 hours drinking and eating. The staff were attentive and polite. I thought the bill was very reasonable and would recommend this place to everyone. Shane we are only visiting Gosport for a short time.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023 via mobile

Cold roast dinner, poor quantities, over cooked veg, only two roast potatoes, lumpy gravy, very disappointed as had hear such good things about the food here but obviously things have changed. Will not go back again.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023

We went here yesterday to celebrate our granddaughter’s birthday. We have eaten here a few times before and always found the food and service good. However, this time we were left very disappointed. The food was clearly microwaved, the hunters chicken was very dry and...chewy. The chicken wings were undercooked with slimy skin. There was no table service, no check backs on the food and no table clearing until we decided to do it ourselves! Found it to be a complete letdown, we spent a lot of money there and were left disappointed. We won’t be returning any time soon!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 18 June 2023

Taken by my children for fathers day I had slow cooked roast beef dinner the beef was chewy with big lumps of fat when I do slow cooked beef it falls apart this definitely did not the roast potatoes were greasy the carrots hard the...table we sat at was sticky so had to put serviettes on it for nearly £14 would expect a lot better will not be returningMore

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 5 June 2023

What a hidden jem this place is..from the moment we stepped in the door we were made welcomed .the food was terrific.the service was excellent.the landlord was just like his staff brilliant.we were a only staying in the area for 2 nights and of course...we went back the following night . again the staff and landlord made us feel like locals.and the food was excellent.we have family live nearby so we will be back .More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 21 May 2023

Sunday lunch, very small portion, burnt Yorkshire, pork wasnt from a roast pork joint, no crackling, watery gravey :(

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 16 May 2023

had an amazing lunch at this lovely, friendly pub. The food was delicious both my daughter and I loved it.

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 1 February 2023 via mobile

Brought my gluten free friend for a birthday lunch end of January. It's worth the 10 mile journey for her as she loves the fish and chips! I was spoiled with the special of haggis leftovers served with bacon and cheese in a huge baked...potato. Absolutely delicious!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 28 January 2023

Haven't left many reviews lately but thought I had to mention The Fighting Cocks tonight. Baz and the team certainly pulled out all the stops to make it a night to remember. The food was delicious Sav Mat and the team in the kitchen done...themselves proud. Bayley and Kat the front of house team made everyone welcome and made sure nobody was waiting for anything . This isn't the first time we've been here and know when ever we visit either on our own or with friends and family we are in for a good time.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 9 January 2023

I was looking for the best place in the Gosport area to have Sunday lunch. Although the Fighting Cocks looks like a small local pub it is surprisingly spacious inside. There was a good selection of Roasts available, Lamb shank, Pork, Beef and Gammon. We...ordered the gammon. The service was excellent and despite it being busy the food arrived quickly and it was delicious, fantastic roast potatoes, lots of meat and a wide selection of very tasty veg. It was just a shame that it was slightly let down by not being hot enough.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 16 December 2022

First time of eating here and it with not be the last one. Such a welcome on entering the premises made feel welcome went straight to table, allowed to settle in menu’s given and drinks ordered and served quickly , so we could browse menu....Menu straight forward and catered for all included Gluten free menu. Had Prawns and Chorizo starter, followed by Pulled Brisket, mash etc. this is a menu not for faint hearted large portions and very tasty followed by Dessert of Blackcurrant Sorbet ( 3 scoops) wife had Goats cheese starter followed by Chilli Con Carne again large portions followed by Cheesecake Dessert. A very filling meal did not leave much room for anything else . Waiting staff even though they were not standing around as they had a function on, we were not left waiting they were polite, attentive and you felt looked after by one of them. Surprisingly the bill for the food and drink was modest price for the standard of the food , tasty , hot and prompt.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 3 December 2022

We had a wonderful family gathering at The Fighting Cocks in Gosport today. The food was very good with large portions. The attentive staff Tracy and Isla were amazing. They looked after us and made sure everything arrived at the same time which is important...when in a group. I highly recommend this restaurant.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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trishf15
22 October 2018|
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Response from sqibs | Property representative |
Hello, we always advise booking for Sunday lunch as it is our busiest day! We serve food from 12-6pm. Hope that helps x
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The Fighting Cocks is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5