Great eats
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There's an endless supply of great places to eat out in Hampshire. Here's a nibble at the selection.
The Star Inn is a 16th Century inn adjoining the village cricket green at Tytherly between Winchester, Salisbury and the New Forest. Set in beautiful woodland with a chalk stream running by, it serves excellent contemporary food.
Southampton is not short on places to eat out, but Oxford Street with the stylish White Star Tavern, is more than a cut above the rest.
The ancient environment of the Tudor building that houses The Kitchen in Petersfield makes a great contrast with its relaxed, contemporary interior - and its top-notch modern food.
Westover Hall Hotel in Milford on Sea has a restaurant that is a gastronomic delight in a traditional hotel with views of the Needles lighthouse on the Isle of Wight. A few miles west is the clifftop Pebble Beach Restaurant in Barton-on-Sea - fantastic for contemporary al-fresco dining.
On the outskirts of Brockenhurst, and right in heart of the New Forest is Le Poussin at Whitley Ridge, where the Michelin-starred chef produces fantastic food in this country house hotel.
More tea, vicar? Places to take afternoon tea are plentiful in the towns and villages of Hampshire. A perennial favourite is the quaint atmosphere of Gilbert White's House in Selbourne.
Other Places to Eat
Caracoli, Specialist Eatery and Foodstore
15 Broad Street, Alresford, SO24 9AR
http://www.caracoli.co.uk/
01962 738730/ enquiries@caracoli.co.uk
"Caracoli is a whole new high quality coffee house and food store. It is grounded on a passion for great food and drink which is conveyed in everything purchased, stocked and served."
The Naked Grape
20 West Street, Alresford, SO24 9AT
http://www.thenakedgrape.co.uk/
01962 732002
"Specialist Wine Merchants selling personally recommended wines that have been tasted, so if it's not good enough its not stocked! The wines should appeal to the wine lover at any level, and to people who require the ultimate personal service."
Oyster Quay
Mercury Yacht Harbour, Hamble, Hampshire, SO31 4HQ
http://www.oyster-quay.co.uk/
02380 457220
Cinnamon Bay
4 - 7 High Street, Hamble, Southampton, Hants SO31 4JE
02380 452285
The Bugle
High Street, Hamble, Hampshire, SO31 4HA
http://www.buglehamble.co.uk/da/17007
023 8045 3000/ manager@buglehamble.co.uk
Hampshire Food and Drink Festival
www.hampshirefare.co.uk
01962 845999/ tim.brock@hants.gov.uk
The Buttery
19-20 High St, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9AD
01590 672870
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