The Yew Tree Inn

Hollington Cross, Andover Road, HIGHCLERE, Newbury, RG20 9SE

The Yew Tree Inn may no longer have 'Marco Pierre White' emblazoned on the building, but it remains a useful address in this moneyed part of Hampshire, with Highclere Castle as a near neighbour. This yew's roots are deep, in fact the whitewashed inn dates back to the 17th century, and inside the low-beamed ceilings and logs fires recall the past, whilst the interconnecting rooms are done out with a smart 21st-century sheen. This is a posh dining pub. There are real ales on tap, but the food is a big draw. Dining tables are laid with white linen and the menu sparkles with appealing British ingredients and preparations. Start with baked pheasants eggs, say, with asparagus and parmesan, before a main course such as rib-eye steak with hand-cut chips and béarnaise sauce, and a Pimm's jelly to finish, served with shortbread wafers.

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Seven years ago I had the best meal of my life at this restaurant, last night I had the worst. My partner enjoyed her pollock but woke this morning with a headache and nausea; my pork dish featured a small, fatty, pork chop and an uncooked sausage.

Reviewer: Chris, Eastleigh
Visited: 12 August 2011

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excellent value for money. staff were excellent! made a round trip of over 300 miles just to have lunch there! crisp linen, attentative staff, good wine list, excellent food! just wish MPW would open a restaurant a little bit closer to south wales!!!

Reviewer: clawsmate, swansea
Visited: 19 June 2009

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