Chineham Arms - Basingstoke and Deane

This restaurant is now really struggling to find good staff, with only two decent employees remaining. The others have all had to leave, and the remaining staff are just outright rude. It's no wonder this pub is never full, as it's such a shame.

Another good employee has left because of the poor management at this restaurant. This is starting to become a common occurrence. When will the brewery intervene and make the necessary changes to make this pub popular again and increase its profits? It is a shame to see things continue in this way.

My recent visit to Chineham Arms was a pleasant experience. We were greeted warmly by Hannah and Sophie and found the pub to have a cozy and charming atmosphere, which was a pleasant surprise compared to some negative reviews I had read. The outdoor area had a quirky and festive feel, reminiscent of a Bavarian beer garden. Although we had already eaten, we were impressed by the delicious proseccos and mulled wine. The menu was so tempting that we couldn't resist trying the lamb kofte and squid dishes. Both were exceptional, with the lamb kofte served with potato salad and pita bread standing out as a culinary delight. Overall, it was a truly enjoyable dining experience at Chineham Arms.

Booked this venue for my wife 's surprise 40th birthday and had full use of the outside 'Cow Shed ' area and i must say how fantastic it was to have such a lovely outside covered space for all our friends and family! From booking the Chine Arms with Rachel and Chris to the fantastic service by all the bar staff who where so helpful all the way through, especially Lauren who always ensured that we had everything and where happy to the great food that was brought out for the buffet. We couldn 't fault anything at all to be honest and it was a great hit with all that came to celebrate! Many who would want to use this space for there upcoming parties too! There was never a sense of being rushed at any point, the tables where being cleared in the same manor as if we where dinning in the restaurant area. We will be back!

I've been multiple times with colleagues and the food has been fine at best and bad at worst each time. Even the nachos aren't great, with the cheese used congealing into one blob within a couple of minutes and not enough of the other toppings. The building itself is nice, though, with a lovely outdoor area (part of which is covered).