News, Awards and Reviews

Latest News

 

Double Blue Ribbon For Delicious Dishes - Basingstoke Observer.

The Watership Down Inn is the winner on the 2022 Good Food Awards for Gastropubs for the 2nd year running. Click Here for more.


Gastronomic Achievement - LoveBasingstoke

The Watership Down Inn wins the Good Food Award for Gastro Pub for the second year running. Click Here for more


Gastro Pub Winner 2022 - Good Food Awards

The Watership Down Inn, Freefolk Priors, Whitchurch, RG28 7NJ have now been awarded the prestigious Good Food Award for Gastro Pubs 2021. Over the last twelve months, we have evaluated customer feedback and this Gastro Pub has demonstrated exceptional levels of food quality, service and value when compared to our industry benchmarks in their category. Click here to read more


Congratulations to our favourite rabbity inn - Muddy Stiletto

The Watership Down, who’ve just won a Good Food Award for Gastro Pubs for a second year thanks to the fab food, friendly service and rave customer reviews.

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Plastic Free Champion

We’ve been working hard at cutting down single plastic use at the pub, we’re not perfect by any means but every step helps. We’re really pleased to announce that we are officially a Plastic Free Champion, thanks to Plastic free Overton.


Review: The Watership Down Inn - Muddy Stiletto

Alfresco tables and boutique bedrooms at this destination Hants gastropub in the beautiful North Wessex Downs are going like hotcakes this staycation summer. Grab a fork and come join Muddy on the terrace.


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12 top pubs with terraces for outdoor dining - Muddy Stiletto

The gorgeous, rabbity-fronted North Wessex Downs Inn returns from 15 April. Fresh-changing daily specials and other dishes are packed to the hilt with local produce. And of course, the superb Sunday roasts are always a treat.

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The GREAT spring AL FRESCO PUB guide - Telegraph
50 of the best British pubs with beer gardens to book right now

A renovated 19th-century pub at the foot of the North Wessex Downs, overlooking the Test Valley, this is a treat for dog walkers, families and foodies. The outdoor sun terrace is perfect for sunny days and there’s an all-weather marquee in the garden. Open daily from Apr 15.

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The 100 best places to eat and drink outside - Mail +

Gorgeous views from the picnic tables out over the River Test Valley with a new marquee in the garden

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#HELLOFREEDOM DOG-FRIENDLY ESCAPES - Muddy Stiletto

You’re probably ready for a change from your usual stomping ground, right?

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Awards

 

Reviews

Our top priority is our guests, so we’re always pleased to get feedback and reviews so that we can continue to improve and offer excellent experiences.

Below are a selection of our recent reviews we’re really proud of.

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