The Goat at Downton

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  Alison R

  ·2 weeks ago

  “This was our first visit to the Goat but it won't be our last. The pub is spacious and airy while retaining its historic heritage. The food is delicious, best mushy peas ever and a banana/filo dessert with toffee sauce to die for. Good choice of mocktails for the driver and very friendly service. Reasonably priced. especially with the special offer for two pub classics on the day we visited.”

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  david bloor

  ·1 month ago

  “Absolutely lovely pub. Great staff. Just popped in for a quick drink. We will be back Monday for lunch.”

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  Potato Chucks

  ·1 month ago

  “First time visiting this summer and has become one of our favourite pubs! Have visited on multiple Sundays, enjoyed the roast wrap ordered with chips, and a beef Sunday roast. Meat locally sourced and was all delicious. Would recommend. Sundays they also have live music which is nice. We also visited on a Monday or Tuesday over the summer and enjoyed a late lunch there. Garden space is lovely and staff are all friendly and attentive. Would recommend.”

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  Lynn Burton

  ·2 months ago

  “My BFF and my goddaughter took me here for my birthday. It was 2.30 on a Monday so empty in the restaurant but people sitting outside. This in no way detracted from the atmosphere which was very nice. The servers were warm and friendly and the food was very good.”

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  Emma Ring

  ·2 months ago

  “Sadly we won’t be going back as didn’t feel overly welcome and definitely didn’t leave satisfied. The ham egg and chips had one thin slice of ham and one egg, which neither filled the tummy, nor warranted the price tag. Not even hand carved ham, just a basic slice. Such a shame as the fish batter was light, tasty and cooked wonderfully, no easy task. The chips were delicious. It was just let down by scrimping on one meal. And when we enquired politely whether one slice of ham and one egg justifies £18 they seemed unbothered. I mean how hard would it be to fry an extra egg to keep us happy at that point? We’d have left happy and this review would be glowing. Such an easy and cheap fix would have kept us coming back.”

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  Christiane Jourdain

  ·2 months ago

  “We came a couple of months ago and thoroughly enjoyed the place and food which has the occasional polish food on the menu. We wanted to go back tonight and I checked the opening times on Google on account that today is bank holiday. It said that the kitchen would be opened until 2100. However when we arrived at 7pm we were told that the kitchen closed at 1800 and that they had served their last order for the pub. In this day in age you would expect businesses to keep Google up to date”

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  Vickie Livett

  ·5 months ago

  “Was impressed with the Goat as soon as we walked in. Nice clean and bright pub with traditional character with a modern twist. Service was good and pleasant waitress. Lots of choice on the menu. Food was served in a reasonable time which is expected to cook proper food. Meal was hot and all fresh. Our party all thoroughly enjoyed our meal and puddings. Would definitely recommend The Goat at Downton”

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  Nicky Curtis

  ·6 months ago

  “Fantastic Sunday lunch - generous portions, good selection, quick service, so flavoursome and well cooked, great presentation and excellent pudding menu. Staff were attentive and available when needed, knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend”

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  Dan Pound

  ·6 months ago

  “I had seen reviews online and thought that I had to check it out for myself. I’m so glad I did. The Goat is a beautiful pub. It has such a cosy atmosphere, and we felt very comfortable. We arrived around 8:45 pm and were wanting some bowls of chips, and the staff were more than happy to serve us. Even though the kitchen stops serving at 9. We were so thankful for that. The loaded cheesy fries were absolutely beautiful, I’m not a fan of onions but the crispy onions were delicious. All staff that we encountered were lovely and polite. We love that The Goat is dog friendly too. Our pooch may of had a couple of treats, she loved it too!”

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  Nicole Fisher

  ·1 year ago

  “Amazing pub in a gorgeous little village on the Wiltshire/Hampshire border. There was so much choice on the menu, something for everyone and everything was well priced. The service was great and the food was really fresh, hot and tasty. Everything was well presented and served quickly. It was so cozy inside the pub and it also has a stunning beer garden with a range of seating options. Amazing place and would definitely go back especially if in the new forest!!”

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