The Good Intent

Over recent years I started visiting this pub a little less as it was feeling abit neglected and lacking energy. I decided to give it another shot when I heard the pub was under new management and I am so pleased to say it’s back to its former glory. The landlord and landlady are professional and friendly which straight away gives a more relaxing atmosphere compared to their predecessors. My partner and I also decided to try their pub food. My partner was amazed to see multiple choices of vegetarian options, which is often limited to 1 item at other small pubs. She said ‘this is the best veggie pie I’ve had!’. I went for the lasagne and again must say it’s one of the best I’ve had that is not from an Italian restaurant. I am so happy the pub is getting its buzz back. If you are looking for a traditional pub with lots of character, you won’t find better in Petersfield.

Popped in here as it was listed as dog friendly and my mother and I had traveled to petersfield for a dog walk exploring the local lake and got hungry. So glad we did! What a lovely little pub! The gentleman holding down the fort acting as barman and waiter etc (I presume the Landlord!) was lovely and friendly, welcoming and kind- none of that small pub for locals atmosphere at all! I got chatting with some of the regulars and it seems to be a very well loved and well used local for many but one you can step in to as an outsider and be happily welcomed. Great selection of drinks and it was lovely to see they stock the non alcoholic Asahi! Never had that behind a bar before and I was very glad to see it. The food was lovely, the chips were cooked to perfection and the meze bowl was flavourful and wonderfully put together. I always worry about meze bowls being bland but the flavours were beautiful and very well balanced to compliment each other. We are already looking forward to coming back now that we have 'discovered' this wonderful little gem!