The Vine at Hannington

A traditional village pub high up on the beautiful Hampshire Downs, with views across the countryside from its sheltered garden and attractive conservatory. It was originally the Wellington Arms, since the land once belonged to the Iron Duke, then it became the Shepherd's Crook and Shears until 1960, when it was renamed after the local Vine and Craven Hunt. Visitors can be assured of friendly service and good home-made pub food, many of the herbs, salad leaves and vegetables used coming from the pub garden. Seasonal menus of home-cooked, affordable dishes, including daily specials, might suggest starting with local watercress and spinach soup with focaccia bread; chicken liver parfait with spicy fruit chutney and toasted bread; or maybe a share of a generous plate of antipasti. Then follows a selection of mains, among which you'll find home-baked ham with egg and chips; chicken curry with rice, poppadom and mango chutney; free-range Hampshire pork loin with cider and apple sauce and stuffing; herb-crusted salmon fillet with red pepper sauce; and spinach and Parmesan risotto. Turn your attention to the specials board for local venison pie with juniper, orange and honey; grilled skate wing with black butter and capers; or king prawns in garlic butter and tomato and onion salad. Should you just want a bar snack, there are ploughman's and sandwiches, or you could again consider the antipasti. The compact wine list should satisfy most tastes. The garden behind the Vine is large, but a cosy wood-burner might make staying inside preferable when the sun isn't shining. There are plenty of excellent countryside walks and cycle routes nearby, including the Wayfarers Walk, which runs from Emsworth to Inkpen Beacon.

Hannington signed from A339 between Basingstoke & Newbury
Nearest motorway: M3 junct 6

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