22 must visit pubs and restaurants in Hampshire according to Michelin Guide 2020

So getting your restaurant or pub featured in the guide is a sign that you are serving up some of the best food around.

Started by French tyre company Michelin more than one hundred years ago, the guide is published annually.

As well as the famed Michelin stars – which are used to denote the best restaurants around the world – the guide also dishes out other awards such as The Plate.

For the 2020 edition of the Michelin Guide there are 22 restaurants in Hampshire featured.

Here is the full list:

36 on the Quay

This restaurant in 47 South Street, The Quay, Emsworth, is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

36 on the Quay serves modern dishes display a wealth of different flavours and textures and have the occasional international leaning.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £28 and £59.

Visit 36 on the Quay’s website here.

Fat Olives

Another Emsworth restaurant is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

Fat Olives can be found in 30 South Street, Emsworth and has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

It serves classic British dishes have a modern edge and rely on small local suppliers.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £24 and £45.

Visit Fat Olives website for more information.

The Thomas Lord

This pub in High Street, West Meon is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

The pub’s menu balances the classics with some more adventurous offerings.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £27 and £39.

Visit The Thomas Lord’s website here.

The Terrace

This restaurant in Palace Lane, Beaulieu is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

The Terrace serves modern British food with the guide saying: ‘This is a chef who really understands how to pair flavours and everything is on the plate for a reason.’

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £30 and £90.

Visit The Terrace’s website here for more information.

East End Arms

This country pub in Lymington Road, East End is in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

The concise menus feature local produce in satisfying British dishes.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £25 and £40.

Visit the East End Arms website here.

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Elderflower

This restaurant in 4-5 Quay Street, Lymington, is in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

The restaurant serves quintessentially British food, with a sprinkling of French.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £45 and £60.

Visit the Elderflower’s website here.

The Pig

This restaurant in Brockenhurst is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

The Pig serves traditionally British cuisine and the cooking is unfussy and wholesome.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £28 and £42.

Visit The Pig’s website for more information here.

Black Rat

This restaurant in 88 Chesil Street, Winchester is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded One Michelin star – meaning high quality cooking, worth a stop.

The guide says: ‘It’s a truly welcoming place with relaxed shabby-chic styling, an eclectic display of curios and a fire burning in the grate – not forgetting a friendly team.’

It serves modern cuisine.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £34 and £60.

Visit the Black Rat’s website here.

Hartnett Holder & Co

This restaurant in Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

The main menu lists Italian favourites like pizzetta, pastas and risottos as well as authentic fish and meat dishes.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £28 and £60.

Visit Hartnett Holder & Co’s website here.

Chesil Rectory

This restaurant in Chesil Street, Winchester is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

The menu offers classic British dishes with the odd Mediterranean touch.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £21 and £41.

Visit Chesil Rectory’s website here.

Pulpo Negro

This restaurant in 28 Broad Street, New Alresford is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded the Bib Gourmand – meaning Inspectors’ favourites for good value.

The guide says: ‘The chef-owner hails from Barcelona and his tasty, authentic tapas is accompanied by a good choice of Spanish wines.’

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £16 and £44.

Visit Pulpo Negro’s website here for more information.

Kyoto Kitchen

This restaurant in 70 Parchment Street, Winchester is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

Kyoto Kitchen offers authentic Japanese dishes that are ‘prepared with care and there's good detail in the execution’.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £25 and £50.

Visit Kyoto Kitchen’s website here.

Three Tuns

This pub in 58 Middlebridge Street, Romsey is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

Three Tuns has classic pub dishes that are generously proportioned and full of flavour.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £22 and £36.

Visit Three Tuns website here.

Verveine

This restaurant in 98 High Street, Milford-on-Sea is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

The focus is on wonderfully fresh fish and cooking is original with the odd playful twist.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £17 and £90.

Visit Verveine’s website for more information here.

Avenue

This restaurant in Woodman Lane, Sparsholt is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

Avenue serves a modern menu that champions British produce, with scallops from Orkney, fish from Lymington and game from the New Forest.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £60 and £80.

Visit Avenue’s website for more information here.

The Purefoy

This pub in Alresford Road, Preston Candover is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

The Purefoy has a range of menus offering everything from keenly priced pub classics to more modern, innovative combinations and even a tasting menu.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £25 and £42.

Visit The Purefoy’s website here.

Greyhound on the Test

This pub in 31 High Street, Stockbridge is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

The Michelin Guide says: ‘The appealing range of dishes includes modern small plates, a selection ‘on toast’ and a classical daily menu; the chef will also cook your catch.’

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £20 and £55.

Visit Greyhound on the Test website here.

Hoddington Arms

This pub in Bidden Road, Upton Grey is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

The menus mix pub classics and sharing boards with more adventurous dishes.

It serves traditional British food.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £27 and £42.

Visit Hoddington Arms website for more information.

Dew Pond

This restaurant in Old Burghclere is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

Dew Pond serves French cuisine, with the Micheline Guide saying: ‘Enjoy an aperitif on the terrace, overlooking the real Watership Down.’

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £36 and £44.

Visit the Dew Pond’s website here.

Wellington Arms

This pub in Baughurst Road, Baughurst is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

According to the Michelin Guide the ‘menus feature 6 dishes per course – supplemented by a selection of specials – and cooking is generous and satisfying’.

It serves traditional cuisine.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £20 and £56.

Visit the Wellington Arms website here.

Marle

This restaurant in Heckfield is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded The Plate by the guide.

Marle serves modern British cuisine with many of the ingredients coming from the estate’s own farm.

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £32 and £65.

Visit Marle’s website here for more information.

Crown Inn

This restaurant in Upton is featured in the Michelin Guide for 2020.

It has been awarded Bib Gourmand by the guide.

Crown Inn serves Modern British cuisine.

The guide says: ‘It has an open-fired bar with comfy sofas, an antique chess table and a farm shop, and an airy conservatory restaurant.’

Michelin Guide says that it costs between £25 and £30.

Visit the Crown Inn’s website for more information here.

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