The Hoddington Arms

The Hoddington Arms is tucked away in the beautiful historic village of Upton Grey, between Basingstoke and Alton. This charming listed pub offers traditional homecooked food with a modern twist. Its welcoming log fires, wooden beams and slate floors work in harmony with the contemporary bar and elegant dining areas. The pub is enhanced by the beautifully tended gardens, complete with a cabana, pizza oven and warming fire pit. Award-winning chef, Chris Barnes, is the new co-owner of The Hoddington Arms. Chris has worked in top restaurants in the South East, including The Avenue at Lainston House Hotel, JSW in Petersfield and The Crown in Old Basing, and brings his passion for food and unique cooking style to this quiet corner of north Hampshire. Light bites and sharing platters prove popular at lunchtime with local workers, walkers, cyclists, families and friends popping in for a chat and a drink. The restaurant menu tempts diners with cuisine made using fresh, local produce, including daily delivered seafood and the famous Tunworth cheese produced in the neighbouring village, which is served alongside homemade pear and ale chutney. The skill of the kitchen team is evident in every dish, from the light, fluffy soufflé to the dry-aged English steaks served with slow-cooked mushroom and bone marrow sauce and triple-cooked chips. From the tempting selection of puddings, the generous dark chocolate cremeux with coco crumb and boozy cherries is a very popular choice. The Hodd is fast gaining a reputation as one of the finest country dining pubs in the county and should be on your must-visit list