The White Horse
A charming half-timbered pub with a spacious beer garden, cozy fireplaces, and a locally sourced menu featuring renowned curries and traditional dishe...
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The White Horse
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A charming half-timbered pub with a spacious beer garden, cozy fireplaces, and a locally sourced menu featuring renowned curries and traditional dishes.
"Absolutely loved this pub. Great friendly owners and staff with REALLY good food!"
Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, visit during weekdays or off-peak times to avoid crowds.
Don't Miss The Curries
Explore the extensive menu, especially the fabulously sounding curry choices.
Quick Facts
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Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 1794 368356
Address
A3090, Ampfield, Romsey SO51 9BQ, United Kingdom
Website
whitehorseampfield.co.uk/Highlights
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Sunday Lunch Perfection
Indulge in a memorable Sunday lunch with perfectly cooked beef and generous portions, a true taste of tradition.
Quaint Atmosphere & Log Fires
Enjoy a quaint atmosphere enhanced by traditional log fireplaces, creating a charming and cozy dining experience.
Stunning Coastal Views
Dine with breathtaking sunsets and sweeping views of the Norfolk Coast Path and North Sea beyond.
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Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, visit during weekdays or off-peak times to avoid crowds.
Don't Miss The Curries
Explore the extensive menu, especially the fabulously sounding curry choices.
Ideal for Nearby Hotel Guests
If staying at a local hotel without dinner, consider The White Horse for delicious meals.
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Visit During Off-Peak Hours
For a more relaxed experience, visit during weekdays or off-peak times to avoid crowds.
Don't Miss The Curries
Explore the extensive menu, especially the fabulously sounding curry choices.
Ideal for Nearby Hotel Guests
If staying at a local hotel without dinner, consider The White Horse for delicious meals.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about the excellent food, particularly the curries and Sunday roasts, and praise the friendly, approachable owners and staff. While the atmosphere is often described as cozy and traditional, a few reviews mention the pub could benefit from a bit more attention to cleanliness. Service speed can vary, with some experiencing no issues and others noting potential slowness during peak times.
"Excellent food, especially the curry. Great choice of beers. Very friendly approachable owners and staff, loads of fascinating memorabilia to keep you busy reading."
Ray Dennett
"Visited The White Horse following a Google trawl for a place for dinner during our weekend at Paulton's Park. Lots to choose from but settled on this pub as it looked like a true pub.
Very pleased we did. The menu was extensive (and then some) with lots of pub classics, winter warmers, fish dishes and an array of fab sounding curry choices. Enough to keep someone coming back for months! The children's menu was also very decent.
The service was efficient and welcoming and the pub had a real old fashioned drinking pub atmosphere (but with food as a key element). Have noticed some reviews staying service was slow, but we were booked in for 6pm and had no such issues. We were very impressed. However, when it came to us leaving some tables had been waiting for a while so perhaps service can be slow at peak times. I wouldn't complain about this though as food of this quality takes time! Plus it gives you time to have a other beer!!
The 'toad in the hole' was fantastic and the sticky toffee pudding was amazing. Our girls also happily put away the children's offerings and a pudding too.
Would happily revisit, but unsure when we will be in this neck of the woods again. Will however be highly recommending this to those we know in the Southampton area."
Tom Raffield
"Great food and service.
Had the lamb curry must admit it was touch and go as it was on the high side of the curry hot scale for me.
The mushroom start was great and my wife’s pork was great.
Very good menu selection.
Downside could do with a bit of a clean."
Paul Burbidge
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Frequently Asked Questions
The White Horse is known for its traditional pub atmosphere, cozy log fireplaces, extensive menu including excellent curries and Sunday roasts, and friendly staff.
Weekend evenings and special occasions like Mother's Day can be busy. Visiting during weekdays or off-peak hours is recommended for a more relaxed experience.
Yes, the menu includes several vegetarian dishes such as the Pumpkin, sage & ricotta ravioli and a salad of crumbled Goat's cheese.
Yes, the pub has a decent children's menu and staff are accommodating to families.
The menu indicates gluten-free options with a 'g/f' symbol next to many dishes.
Booking is recommended, especially for peak times, to ensure a table. They have had tables waiting at peak times.
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Let’s eat out: Britain’s best alfresco lunch spots
Under big blue skies, this pub with rooms sees huge sunsets and watches over a vast landscape, from the Norfolk Coast Path to the tidal marshes that stretch out to Scoult Head Island and the North Sea beyond. To take it all in, you’ll need at least one lazy lunch, so grab a seat on the terrace, order a plate of roast cod with chorizo and clam linguine, and get gazing. Mains from £11.50; whitehorsebrancaster.co.uk
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