Dukes Head - Test Valley

We met out Son, Daughter in law, Grandson and Granddaughter here for breakfast Saturday morning. We arrived early having traveled a long way. Thought we got ins... read more We met out Son, Daughter in law, Grandson and Granddaughter here for breakfast Saturday morning. We arrived early having traveled a long way. Thought we got inside... The Waitress couldn't find the booking..but found it later Son had booked earlier Sat am.... on internet I think). We were offered coffee but decided to wait. We went here in March and sure the menu was bigger with more on tge menu. The rest if our party arrived...it was long time before getting a highchair for our 15month Granddaughter. Service wasn't good...very slow. Waitress didn't seem interested in her job. There were also a number if flies flying about.. I had scrambled egg on Toast which was very tasty)and had a sausage extra...it was a very expensive sausage. Husband had Poached eggs on toast which were very vingergy. Food was nicely presented. Things we asked for weren't remembered. If being REALLY PICKY....Coffee pots were different sizes but same price and were for 2 people. No extra coffee offered. Not asked if everything was ok with the meal. Was an expensive disappointment. Shame really... good place to meet up and lovely setting...

One of the best roast dinners I have ever have. Well worth a visit read more One of the best roast dinners I have ever have. Well worth a visit

Service was very good. When we arrived they were sorting out a wedding do. The staff were so proffesional and you would have never guessed they were so busy. Fo... read more Service was very good. When we arrived they were sorting out a wedding do. The staff were so proffesional and you would have never guessed they were so busy. Food was lovely. We will be back.

A warm welcome and excellent service. The Thai red curry however was awful and would be best taken off the menu. Laid in top of a bowl full of watery sauce was... read more A warm welcome and excellent service. The Thai red curry however was awful and would be best taken off the menu. Laid in top of a bowl full of watery sauce was some sort of flat looking fatty char grilled chicken strips (which resembled birds eye chargrills), not sure if they'd run out of rice but not enough rice for the ratio of the dish,and this was poorly presented disappearing into the sauce! The only nice but about the dish was the mange tout floating around in the sauce. It really was a shocking dish and not worthy of restaurant standard. I couldn't complain at the time as the meal was bought for me. Sorry guys but I know you can do much better.

Service was slow had to ask them to take our order a couple of times. Waited over 25 mins for drinks to come to table before ordering food. Food nice but only t... read more Service was slow had to ask them to take our order a couple of times. Waited over 25 mins for drinks to come to table before ordering food. Food nice but only tepid in temperature. Needs improvement generally.