The Trooper Inn

We used to use this pub regularly for both drinks & meals & even chose to have our wedding reception here when Hassen owned it. It was such a great place with a warm welcome & a regular dining experience for us. The place was very quiet for Friday evening at 20.30 with no one eating! Unfortunately this evening after dining in Portsmouth where we had booked thankfully as it was so busy, we decided to stop off at the Trooper to look at the menu to book a family occasion. After the trip I needed the loo & as I know the place I went to go to toilet & left my husband to order the drinks. I could hear the barmaid saying to my husband where was I going to which he replied she needs the loo. Her reply was normally, people order drinks & ask first!!. After we sat down my husband said she wasn't very happy to which the bar person thumb signalled to my husband asking if everything was OK, then proceeded to call my husband a Tw*t infront of the whole bar. To say I was gobsmacked is an understatement!! We drank our drinks whilst she stood fuming behind the bar. We left not willing to return & certainly would not recommend.

Positive. Room was a reasonable price. Unfortunately it only had a bath. I asked for a room with a shower but I was not allowed to change. This room was booked through my business apparently that was the reason I could not change. I had food and this was very average. The squid was obviously from a packet, battered and deep fried. The squid was rubbery. The stroganoff was apparently made that evening unfortunately it didn’t taste like any stroganoff I’d ever tasted. The hoe made sticky toffee pudding was not good at all. I had some wine. That was good and the staff/owner was a pleasant bar man. The bar seemed inviting. My room apart from the bath was good although the coffee machine should have instructions. Unfortunately I would not stay here again unless there were many changes.

Excellent room - very clean, huge comfortable bed, nice bathroom. Great pub food. No frills, but tasty. Great host: welcoming and efficient. Excellent value for money. Lovely gardens and plenty of parking. We used it as a stopover and can't recommend it highly enough.

Usually closed on a Monday, The Trooper Inn made the right decision to open on a Bank Holiday Monday! I was passing and saw that they were open. Plenty of parking available. Cheerful welcome as I entered, I was served with a smile. Ample choice on the menu, I was easily able to find and order a hearty lunch and sat with my drink at a sunny window table. My delicious lunch was served promptly. A steady stream of passing trade came in after me and as I left more were arriving. I would definitely visit again next time I’m passing the area.

Our group went for lunch and Chris and Hassan were superb. Great food and service and excellent VFM. What else do I need to say but I have to keep going as I have to use 200 characters! Thanks for a great lunch.

I stayed in this hotel for one evening and had a great stay. Everything was as described, the staff were welcoming, informative and very helpful. The room was really nice and I particularly enjoyed the deep bath after a long drive down from Scotland. I had access to the bar for dinner as well and had a lovely meal. The continental breakfast in the morning was very generous with cereal, bread for toast, yoghurts, breakfast bars, fruit, tea, coffee, fresh orange and much more available. Would definitely stay again if in the area and recommend to others.