Local pubs, cafes and restaurants

Here are some local eating and drinking options. It is recommended to book in advance as places can get very busy, particularly during peak season.

Hambledon Vineyard

Tours and tasting, cream teas and restaurant 

02392 632358

The Old Forge Tea Rooms, Hambledon. 1 mile

Coffee , breakfast, lunch, with great cakes at the café or to take away.

02392 632452

Ritas Pizza van comes to Hambledon Village Hall car park from 5:30pm to 8pm every Tuesday. 1 mile to walk for delicious freshly cooked pizza. Ring ahead. 

07909 971736

The Vine, Hambledon - 0.5 miles by country lane/footpath
16th Century, oak beamed village pub, dog friendly, pizza on menu. Sporadic serving hours.

023 9263 2799

The Bat & Ball, Hambledon - 1 miles by country lane/footpath

A roaring fire in the winter and al fresco dining in summer make this a pub for all seasons. Situated close to the Hampshire village of Clanfield, the Bat and Ball is famous locally for its cricketing history, fabulous food, fine cask ales and warm, friendly welcome.

02392 632692

The White LionSoberton - 4 miles by road or a beautiful scenic walk across the downs via the Wayfarers Walk. 

Traditional pub/restaurant in a 17th-century inn with local fresh produce on the menu. Great local beers, friendly, cosy and welcoming, with open fire in winter. Dog friendly.

01489 877346

The Bakers Arms, Droxford

Charming Hampshire pub serving award-winning food and craft ales. Cosy up indoors by the open fire or enjoy our heated outdoor dining area. This is relaxed informal pub in the beautiful village of Droxford. Set in the Meon Valley which runs through the village, beautiful walks through the water meadows over the river where locals even have a dip.

01489877533

The Shoe, and Hampshire Pantry, Exton- approx 4.5 miles, great cycle route

Good food, changing menu, dog friendly with garden running alongside the famous chalk stream River Meon. Delicious home baked bread, Coffee with Hampshire Pantry coffee beans. Situated on the Wayfarers Walk between the incredible vantage points of Old Winchester Hill and Beacon Hill, or a short walk around the picturesque village. Booking maybe necessary for in the cosy pub with its welcoming bar.

01489 877526

The White Hart, Denmead – 2 miles, across the fields mainly on the Wayfarers Walk, or drive.

02392 255953


The Red Lion, Chalton - 7 miles by car

A country gastro pub with centuries of history, Inglenook fireplace, rural views and a British/European menu.

023 9259 2246 

The Izaak Walton, East Meon – 6 miles by road, with good footpaths over the downs too.

A welcoming family-run pub, cafe and tearoom in the picturesque village of East Meon with River Meon running past, in the heart of the South Downs National Park, close to the South Downs Way. Home-cooked food and cakes and pub classics on the menu, and a wide range of draught beers, with large beer garden Special diets catered for. Children's play area. Dog friendly.

01730 823252