Cat & Fiddle Hinton Admiral

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  ·2 months ago

  “Zero Judgment, Pure Hospitality: A Genuine Sanctuary Trust me. Take an immediate left after Texaco petrol station for good food but honest ambience and lovely staff. They have a garden, relaxed pub as well as area for large family to eat. If your hungry or the kids, drop here. I don't leave many reviews but do follow up on this if you agree. The storey: It’s easy to cruise right past given the main road and petrol station next door, but pulling in was the best decision I’ve made and I have continued to come here even just for one drink. Staying at the nearby campsite Cat and Fiddle and 2mins walk way is what I needed as a quiet spot to sit, refuel, and gather my thoughts—and the team here made all the difference. Thank you to - Charlotte - Jess - Adrian In particular. 😊 Even with constant pass-through traffic, the staff show a level of genuine warmth, non-judgmental care, and attentiveness that is exceedingly rare. You can walk in in any state of mind, and you are welcomed with open arms and complete respect. Pro tip for wine lovers: Have a word with the team at the bar about their wine list, there are hidden Bins 😉 at incredible value too. Beyond the standard menu, they are incredibly knowledgeable and can guide you toward some hidden gems—from top-tier English sparkling like Chapel Down to vintage Bordeaux 2019 won't name the label but was shocked at reasonablnesa —at surprisingly fantastic value. Great food, miles above general corporate owned places which is absolutely differentiated by the standard-setting hospitality, and people who truly care about their customers . If you’re driving past or heading home, don’t just keep going—pull in. Bikers, families, throse who appreciates a 2019 Bordeaux or Chapel Rose, all appear to be cared for.”

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  Alison Hayes

  ·2 months ago

  “Very friendly waitress, great service. Side of greens was very small but enjoyed everything else. Quite a few dishes unavailable on the Weekend Treat Menu.”

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  Mike Prince

  ·2 months ago

  “A family meal at 18.30. The place was pretty quiet with about 1/3 of tables booked. Greeted in entry and shown to our reserved table. The service was prompt, attentive and very friendly. The food was exceptionally good. I cannot fault any aspect of the evening, I'd book again in an instant.”

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  Leia Gale

  ·3 months ago

  “We recently visited the Cat and Fiddle for Sunday lunch . We were welcomed at the door by very friendly staff. We chose to sit outside and eat as it was a lovely day. We ordered a roast beef, a pork belly and a trio of meats roast , as well as a selection of 3 sides cauliflower cheese,pigs in blankets and red cabbage ( other options available) great value for £10 for 3. Our food was delicious. Gravy was very tasty and bottomless. Nice selection of green vegetables came in a bowl on the side ,carrots and parsnips on the plate. After a little break we couldn't resist a dessert. We had the Pimms trifle and a banoffe cheese cake, both again.. delicious. The manager and all staff were very friendly,happy and helpful. We will definitely be back.”

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  Luke C

  ·4 months ago

  “We saw this elegant, aesthetically pleasing pub on route to bournemouth beach today (Bank Holiday Monday) whilst in stand-still traffic. On our way back from the beach 8 of us thought we’d come and give it a go. In 30 degree heat after a day at the beach I had the pork belly and it was stupendously delightful, I also quenched my thirst with a crisp refreshing pint of aspall which was to a perfect temperature. What a delightful experience but the only let down was that there was a staffing shortage but i understand this is uncontrollable for the workers and i would hate for that to bring down my positive experience.”

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  Lexie Carducci

  ·4 months ago

  “What a lovely evening we had! Visiting the area for work and we found this lovely pub from my previous local landlady, Barbara. Although she wasn’t here today we were looked after by Tristan who was fabulous! Great good and drinks and very dog friendly :) Loved the mini puddings, delicious and I had the katsu rice bowl which was recommended by Tristan and I would highly recommend to anyone else, yummy! Thanks for a fab evening x”

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  Carlos Calzadilla

  ·4 months ago

  “We’ve been here a couple of times for a few beers on different occasions and always had a good experience. We sat outside, and they have a big garden where kids can play, which is really nice. I played football and catch with my nephew there, and it made the visit even more enjoyable. Nice atmosphere, good service, and a great place to relax.”

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  Jo Hares

  ·7 months ago

  “Lovely Sunday dinner. Arrived around 3pm so the mad lunch rush was over. Took a while to be acknowledged at the bar but everything following was great. Food was lovey, came out quite quickly and was lovely and hot. Only downside was they had run out of cauliflower cheese but given it was 3pm and they were busy it was understandable!”

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  Vivien Brooks

  ·1 year ago

  “The one disappointment on a wonderful weekend in the New Forest was the meal we had at Hinton Cat and Fiddle. Charming building and outside seating it looked the perfect place to eat Sunday supper. We ordered the special roasts - the pork belly with baked apple and the trio of roast meats. Although there were very few other guests at 6.00pm on a Sunday night our meals took 3/4 hour to arrive by which time we were very hungry and feeling chilly outside. No baked apple, just a Yorkshire pudding with the pork. Carrots but no parsnip, soggy green beans covered with plenty of rich gravy. The food was not hot but, eager to eat, we started. The potatoes were too hard to cut, the meat was clearly reheated and both plates had obviously been cooked earlier, cobbled together for us and reheated, ruining what had probably been delicious when freshly prepared. I suggest any other Trip Aviser traveller to ask how long their order had been left and then microwaved, plated up left-overs from lunch. No, too tired to complain, I thought writing a review might be more effective. Our many returns to eat there are nil. Shame for such a lovely location.”

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  Karen Olejarka

  ·1 year ago

  “We all enjoyed our spontaneous lunch last time so we booked to come back again and it didn’t disappoint. Friendly staff, great service and the food was even yummier than last time! Also the cleanliness of the whole venue didn’t go unnoticed. Barbara and her team have made a wonderful establishment to enjoy time with friends and family! This is a must visit! And we will be back!”

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