The Deer's Hut - East Hampshire

I reserved a table for 12 people for my father's birthday. The staff at the restaurant took the time to decorate the table and make it special. They were friendly and interacted well with our two five-year-olds. They made our children feel important and really made their day. The food was fantastic - I enjoyed my roast, and the girls loved their fish and chips with crispy batter and melt-in-your-mouth fish. Thank you to the staff for making it a memorable dining experience.

Very refreshing to find a great pub taking food seriously. Perfect trout gravadlax followed by pork belly with dauphenoise cooked exactly as it should be. Excellent service and an outstanding wine list. Our first visit but we will return. Highly recommended.

We were staying for the evening at the Old Thorns Resort (a 8 minute walk away) and due to lack of availability at their main restaurant the noisy (bordering tumultuous) vibe at their Sports bar, my partner and I decided to dine elsewhere yesterday evening. A quick check on TA directed me to the Deers Hut. On arrival, we found the Inn/pub to be quiet, relaxing and intimately, dimly lit. Whilst they were probably around 85% full, they accommodated us very quickly. We enjoyed the baked Camembert sharer which was delicious then mains of Pheasant Schnizel Hampshire Ham eggs; both very large servings which neither of us finished. Ultimately, whilst we enjoyed the food and wine; it was the atmosphere and surroundings I was more invested in I found the Deers Hut ideal for a local intimate dinner. Would definitely recommend it, if you are staying at The Old Thorns resort and want something quieter, generally nicer and away from the crowd!

I can't rate this place highly enough. I would like to thank the staff and management for a wonderful visit. We were seated in the room with the fireplace. I cannot tell you how much the nine of us enjoyed our afternoon in The Deers Hut. We were there to celebrate my 60th birthday. The staff were exceptional, nothing was too much bother, they continually checked to see if we needed more drinks. They were helpful and happy at all times, even though we could see they were having a very busy afternoon. The food was absolutely fantastic, all nine of us didn't have a bad word to say about anything. The specials were really special, our vegetarian guests were delighted with what was on offer to them, even a veggie option on the specials board. For our non meat eaters, the fish dishes, especially the mackerel were delicious. The mains and puddings gave us all a wonderful choice. This was seriously good food. And finally the drinks. The drink flowed. We had lots of cocktails, and they were some of the best we have ever had the delight to drink. The expresso and pornstar martinis were sublime. The wine was great and we had a wide choice of gins and beers. All eight of my guests said they thought it was one of the best meals they had ever had. I can't thank the manager and staff enough for giving me such a wonderful, fun and indulgent afternoon celebrating my 60th birthday in just the way I hoped it would be. We are out of your area, but I know you will be getting some return business from my guests and myself this year. Many, many thanks.

We had a fantastic Sunday roast with great quality and delicious flavor. The service was also very good, attentive and efficient. I would highly recommend this restaurant.