Welcome to The Thomas Lord, our beautifully restored traditional village pub, offering an excellent range of real ales and a menu full of mouth-watering meals, seven days a week. The Thomas Lord nestles in the picturesque Hampshire village of West Meon, close to the historic market town of Petersfield, not far from the beautiful city of Winchester and with easy access from the M27 and M3.
There's also some stunning scenery to be enjoyed year-round, on foot or by cycle, in the nearby rolling countryside of the lovely Meon Valley. Did you know we have been Awarded a 2021 Michelin Plate for Good cooking and voted into the 2021 Estrella Damn Top 100 Gastro Pubs?. Very cosy, good beer, nice garden.
There's also some stunning scenery to be enjoyed year-round, on foot or by cycle, in the nearby rolling countryside of the lovely Meon Valley. Did you know we have been Awarded a 2021 Michelin Plate for Good cooking and voted into the 2021 Estrella Damn Top 100 Gastro Pubs?. Very cosy, good beer, nice garden.
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Our expert chefs prepare exciting menus seven days a week, using as much fresh, locally sourced ingredients as possible and theming special dishes around the very best produce available each new season. And our unique advantage at The Thomas Lord is that we have a superb kitchen garden, which we nurture and tend to every day, as well as our own free-range chicken run - you really can't get more local and fresh than that!
The Thomas Lord is delighted to reveal five exciting additions to complement our already popular facilities. In our stunning grounds, we now boast five beautifully built, luxury wood cabins so you can rest and relax in the breathtaking Hampshire countryside.
Whether travelling for business or pleasure, the charm and style of this accommodation is an ideal solution for those enjoying fishing or walking trips, as well as those visiting the area on business.Enjoy an escape to the country with these lavish cabins which offer everything you need for a trip to remember.
Whether travelling for business or pleasure, the charm and style of this accommodation is an ideal solution for those enjoying fishing or walking trips, as well as those visiting the area on business.Enjoy an escape to the country with these lavish cabins which offer everything you need for a trip to remember.
The Thomas Lord gardens are a must to visit all year round. Wonderfully maintained they include quiet spots to hide away with a long cool drink, gather with friends to enjoy the sun or just wander among the lovely shrubs and borders. During the summer months we open our outdoor pizza oven and serve delicious fresh pizza made to order.
Our unique collection of premium inns are located in some of the most beautiful locations across Hampshire and the South of England. Every pub has its own individual charm and character unique to its location and local community.
But whatever pub you choose to visit, they all share some of key elements to make your visit special that make them as appealing on a cold winters day beside a roaring open fire or a summers day in the beautiful terraces and gardens.Premium but informal country style dining, a well stocked bar with a fine selection of local ales, a warm friendly welcome, and in the majority of inns boutique country bedrooms.
But whatever pub you choose to visit, they all share some of key elements to make your visit special that make them as appealing on a cold winters day beside a roaring open fire or a summers day in the beautiful terraces and gardens.Premium but informal country style dining, a well stocked bar with a fine selection of local ales, a warm friendly welcome, and in the majority of inns boutique country bedrooms.
The company owns a growing family of pubs and inns across Hampshire, Berkshire, Sussex and Wiltshire with plans to increase the portfolio. Upham's core values reflect that of a traditional country pub with a community focus and a desire to be the heartbeat of the local area. No two Upham pubs are the same but each prides itself on producing fabulous food, offering great real ales and providing a welcoming atmosphere.
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Jane Taylor
Jan 24, 2022
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Phil Webb
Jan 24, 2022
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Lizz Clarke
Jan 23, 2022
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Peter George
Dec 15, 2021
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Simon Sothcott
Dec 12, 2021
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James Taylor
Dec 11, 2021
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Victoria Garcia
Nov 24, 2021
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Anthony Frayne
Oct 12, 2021
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Had dinner on a Tuesday night; although we hadn't booked they fitted us in for a 5pm slot.
The burger was superb, very well seasoned and I assume a mix of parts of minced beef given the depth of flavour. The kids meals were very reasonable, the burger went down a storm and the fish was superb, the batter was super crispy.
A good choice of deserts too, the sticky toffee pudding and brownie was also 👌. Will definitely be back the next time we stay in the area
The burger was superb, very well seasoned and I assume a mix of parts of minced beef given the depth of flavour. The kids meals were very reasonable, the burger went down a storm and the fish was superb, the batter was super crispy.
A good choice of deserts too, the sticky toffee pudding and brownie was also 👌. Will definitely be back the next time we stay in the area
Simon Lait
Aug 30, 2021
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A fantastic and characterful country pub. Food is superb and very deserving of the accolades earned. Sunday roast was sublime. Much more than your typical pub food and therefore worth the slight premium you will end up paying. Nice selection of beers. Have visited several times now and will return regularly.
Alexander Tarroni
Aug 10, 2021
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Yon B.
Jan 30, 2016
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Good food. Friendly staff. A brilliant little pub.
Absolutely delicious soup. Well balanced, thought out and beautifully presented.
There vegetarian main is the only thing that stopped this being a 5 star. It was filling but a little disappointing in the flavour department.
I'd thoroughly advise this pub for a drink or a meal. Surely with a visit.
Whatever problems were present a few years back the Thomas Lord has sorted them out.
Absolutely delicious soup. Well balanced, thought out and beautifully presented.
There vegetarian main is the only thing that stopped this being a 5 star. It was filling but a little disappointing in the flavour department.
I'd thoroughly advise this pub for a drink or a meal. Surely with a visit.
Whatever problems were present a few years back the Thomas Lord has sorted them out.
Martyn R.
Sep 26, 2012
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Used to be a great pub, our fav. New management and it is not the same. Food standard has declined, the staff are not cutting it and the whole thing seems less assured. The beer garden is great and for kids there is load of room to run around.
Used to have a fine selection of ales etc and the food top notch. The wood stove pizzas are great but the overall service is not as good as it was.
Maybe it is just me and that it is like an old friend you meet up with after many years and they are not quite who they were.
Used to have a fine selection of ales etc and the food top notch. The wood stove pizzas are great but the overall service is not as good as it was.
Maybe it is just me and that it is like an old friend you meet up with after many years and they are not quite who they were.
Qype User Jasper
Jan 23, 2012
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Indeed, an early contender for most memorable meal of the year, once you strip out the snobbish expectations of Michelin et al. The Thomas Lord, located in a small Hampshire village but evidently booked out on a very regular basis, wins plaudits (including two AA rosettes) for getting right the vital things that make eating out a pleasurable experience. The first thing you notice upon parking is a sizeable kitchen garden, supplying splendid veg and herbs always a good sign. As you enter, you notice a hugely enticing environment, certainly if you enjoy the English country pub. The decor has accumulated
Qype User Foodfa
Dec 05, 2011
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Herry L.
Feb 06, 2008
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The Thomas Lord is everything one could wish for in a country pub - except prehaps for the lack of a great view, but that is more than made up for in summer by a wonderful garden which now includes a pizza bar set up underneath an old yew tree. Inside, it exudes the warmth and charm of its cheerful owners and the unmistakable smell of a good table. Exceptional cooking, using local produce and supporting local farmers, butchers and fishermen, results in dishes such as mouthwatering pork chops, succulent venison and a perfect vegetable 'shepherds' pie. A short but interesting wine list
