Nice country pub lunch on the A34 between Oxford and Winchester (UK)?

July 17, 2013 9:25 AM

I'm off on a longish drive down to the Dorset coast a week tomorrow. Would like to stop off for a spot of lunch, and I'm thinking at some point on the A34 between Oxford and Winchester. Does anyone know of a nice gastropub type establishment close by? Say, within a 10 - 15 minute drive of the main road? Would much prefer a rural setting than going into Oxford as well.

Googling is a bit of a lottery, and I don't know the area well so any suggestions would be much appreciated. Budget not really an issue, although I would prefer traditional to Fat Duck style cuisine. Thanks!

posted by derbs to Travel & Transportation (5 answers total)

Best answer: Use the Good Food Guide for this.

I took a quick look and see The White Hart in Fyfield for example.
posted by vacapinta at 9:31 AM on July 17, 2013 [1 favorite]

Near Winchester, I see the Plough Inn in LongParish, the Three Tuns in Romsey and a few more.
posted by vacapinta at 9:35 AM on July 17, 2013 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: Thanks vacapinta, exactly what I needed - can't believe I've not come across that website before. I'm going to be subscribing tonight!

If anyone else has any personal suggestions though, please feel free to share.
posted by derbs at 9:45 AM on July 17, 2013

Best answer: I've been to the White Hart and really enjoyed it. Nice little town to take a walk in, too.
posted by xueexueg at 9:53 AM on July 17, 2013 [1 favorite]

Response by poster: White Hart it is then! Thanks everyone.
posted by derbs at 2:29 PM on July 17, 2013