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The Oak Room At Tylney Hall

➤ Tylney Hall Hotel Gardens, Rotherwick I-RG27 9AZ, United Kingdom

Menu • British • European • Breakfast • Vegetarian

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"After hearing great things about The Oak Room, we were eager to try it out, and for the most part, we were not disappointed. There was a hiccup upon arrival as they seemed to have lost our reservation, but once that was resolved, we received excellent service from the pre-dinner drinks in the lounge all the way through to our meal in the main dining area. It was a nice touch that, upon discovering it was my wife's birthday, they served her dessert with a birthday message while the pianist softly played "Happy Birthday." The food was just as impressive as the service, making for a very enjoyable evening that will definitely encourage us to return."

Hogget

➤ London Road, Hart, United Kingdom

Menu • Steak • Burgers • Chicken • Vegetarian

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"This was one of the best places I have been too in many a year. The welcome was so friendly and nothing at any time was too much trouble. My mother who is feels the cold and so they placed us at a table...in the warmest area. The food was excellent, freshly cooked, not microwaved food and full of great flavour. One of the special niceties was the fact that they had options of no bun burgers or gluten free buns and were more than happy to please the customer and satisfy any food requirements. It was a real pleasure to note that the staff were young and all so caring, an excellent example to the many younger staff elsewhere who make the customers feel that they are a nuisance. The tables were cleaned as people left! The hand cleanser and COVID signs were at the entry door and the toilet was exceptionally clean. Excellent and five star review is an injustice as they deserve much much more."

Hook Tandoori

➤ 1 Fairholme Parade, (Station Road), Hart, United Kingdom

Menu • Balti • Asian • Indian • Fusion

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"We opted for takeout because the restaurant was busy. We don't usually eat here often because it's quite expensive, but we have always enjoyed the food in the past. Unfortunately, this time we were very disappointed. The diced chicken in the korma was large chunks of meat and the portion was stingy. The rice was good, but the garlic naan bread was overcooked and soggy. I was expecting better quality for the price. Maybe they don't put as much effort into takeaway orders. We will not be coming back."

Mama Mia

➤ London Road, Phoenix Green, Hart, United Kingdom, RG27 8RT

Menu • Steak • Pizza • Pasta • Italian

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"Haven’t been here for many years so wanted to try it out again after seeing good reviews. My husband and I had originally booked for our anniversary dinner but ended up eating out at lunch that day instead so changed the booking for my birthday meal with our sons a few days later. Not sorry we didn’t go for anniversary as ambiance was very lacking. Lights were very bright and did not feel in the least romantic. Which really surprised me. But food was mostly very nice. Service was good and attentive. The starters were good, whitebait, bruschetta, and prawns in a chilli tomato sauce being the favourites. I had the Avocado Mamma Mia which was ok but very heavy on the Avocado compared to the small amount of prawns and smoked salmon. Out of the four main meals, the two pasta dishes were the least enjoyed due to ‘lack of flavour’ but I enjoyed the fillet of beef medallions in peppercorn sauce and one of my sons enjoyed his risotto then finished off Dad’s leftover seafood pasta. Desserts were lovely. Profiteroles, honeycomb cheesecake and vanilla gelato. No complaints there! I didn’t see the bill but I imagine it wasn’t cheap. We had one bottle of Pinot and I had a glass of the delicious dessert wine. Other than that we all just drank water which may have kept the price down just a little. Overall a nice evening was had. Would I rush back? Probably not anytime very soon as there are other places I’d like to try. But I’m glad we gave it a go."

The Coach Horses

➤ The Street, Hart, United Kingdom

Menu • Pub • Steak • British • Vegetarian

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"Visiting family in Basingstoke, stopped off for a bite to eat. Lovely area outside, but it was a day of sunshine and showers so opted to sit inside. Wasn’t impressed with the weeds growing around the front of the pub, looked tired and unloved. Far...different from their displayed photo. Sure,y during Covid someone could have put in a few plants to brighten the place up. First impressions count a lot! Ordered double egg, ham and chips twice. When the waitress bought it, the ham was pale and the eggs were over cooked, not the runny yolks that we could dip our chips into, maybe they had been left on the hot plate too long, The meal sadly lacked presentation and to be honest it looked insipid, but surprisingly it tasted very nice, the ham was really tasty, Take note: Whoever plates the meals, please could I ask them to put half a tomato on the plate, it needed something to tempt the eye, a little colour costs only pennies. Waitress was lovely, very friendly and helpful."