The Hampshire Bowman

Name: The Hampshire Bowman
Address: Dundridge Lane, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom, SO32 1GD
Telephone: 01489 892940
Price range: £25 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

337 Reviews

£25 and under

British

Dog-friendly
Great for craft beers
Charming

Mark, Chloe and their friendly young team welcome you to The Hampshire Bowman in Dundridge, a traditional country free-house serving real ales, real ciders and real food all year round.

We’re dog friendly and mobile phone unfriendly. The Hampshire Bowman is a great unspoilt country pub with a huge garden. Real ale and traditional cider are our specialty – we’ve been in the CAMRA good beer guide for over 30 years!

PLEASE NOTE - We don't take bookings for our HUGE garden, please just turn up if you want to sit outside!

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

12 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Pub
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Lunch Mon, Thu 12:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon, Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–21:00
Phone number
01489 892940
Website
https://www.hampshirebowman.com/
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We are unable to host weddings or similar large events. For smaller parties and events please email Chloe at info@hampshirebowman.com

Location
Dundridge Lane, Southampton, Hampshire SO32 1GD
Area
Bishops Waltham
Parking Details
Huge car park with over-flow parking in field
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

What 337 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hampshire
Child-friendly
Hampshire
Great for outdoor dining
Hampshire
Lively

337 Reviews

C
Clinton
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seven of us ate and drank on a soggy day. The service was very friendly and helpful, the food was delicious, home cooked. We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon and will return. Also, Freya the pub dog was adorable.
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Tina
Hampshire
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My only criticism is that they ran out of the lamb and had no Yorkshire puddings.
The Hampshire BowmanResponded on 28 August 2024
I am sorry we had run out of lamb. It ended up being our busiest day of the year, and by some margin. Wont happen again! Hopefully you had a great experience anyway!
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Anne
Hampshire
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favourite pubs. Shame it’s soon to be closing. Only complaint I have is that over the past few months every time I go the prices have increased yet again. I visit quite often and every single time the prices have gone up again.
The Hampshire BowmanResponded on 28 August 2024
Yes we are leaving. One of the reasons is that we are struggling to make a living. Covid, inflation, change in habits. The other problem is that we slug our guts out 7 days a week all year long for little genuine recognition. People say we're their favourite pub, but they wont put their money where their mouth is. We are one of the cheapest pubs around - if you dont include weatherspoons. And yes, I would like to walk away with as much for my young family as I can, and, after 18 years of service here I am not ashamed of that. Maybe you can carry that shame for me. Only got 6 weeks left. Cant wait to have a job where I dont have to put up with people that just dont understand how the world works.
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Steve
Dorset
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Super good, generous portions, nice relaxed setting, lovely friendly staff and fantastic beer. Probably the best, traditional pub I’ve been in for ages. Even the pub dog, Freya, was excellent - welcoming and friendly.
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LisaJ
Hampshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 21 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Super Sunday roasts at this traditional Hampshire pub - all home cooked, plenty of veggies and great Yorkshire puds!
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OpenTable Diner
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 18 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, huge portions, excellent value. Lots of parking available.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Hampshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great pub in lovely setting. Nice big well kept garden with swings, great food. If you don’t like dogs maybe try something else. But there was a whole pack when we went and they were all well behaved. My kids were running around the garden with them for ages. Really enjoyed it, we’ll be going back. 👍
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Hampshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 1 July 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good, honest pub food in an authentic environment
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AdrianH
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Hampshire Bowman is the perfect example of an English country pub. The pub itself is beautiful, and has a sprawling well maintained garden. To top it all the food was beautiful (and always is). Try to pub. If its not a sunny day, then make sure you book a table if you are going to eat.
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OpenTable Diner
Brighton
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 23 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a group of 16 and were all seated together despite me saying I understood if we had to be split up. Wait for food was about 90mins but we were informed that on ordering. We could not fault the food, portion size or the staff. We had a wonderful afternoon and wouldn’t hesitate to come back. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon.
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The Hampshire Bowman is rated 4.7 stars by 337 OpenTable diners.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

12 Sept 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Dundridge Lane, Southampton, Hampshire SO32 1GD

Additional information

Area
Bishops Waltham
Hours of Operation
Mon–Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–18:00 Lunch Mon, Thu 12:00–14:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–17:00 Dinner Mon, Thu 18:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:30–21:00
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Parking Details
Huge car park with over-flow parking in field
Payment Options
Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer Garden, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.hampshirebowman.com/
Phone number
01489 892940
Private party facilities
We are unable to host weddings or similar large events. For smaller parties and events please email Chloe at info@hampshirebowman.com

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