The Greyfriar

WOW!! What a gem! We had the tasting menu, which was sublime, every course was superb; locally sourced, beautifully presented and delicious . Tom, the chef, and his small team are producing incredible food for a ridiculously good price. Try it!

Oh dear. I used to visit this pub after regular meetings in Chawton. Gastropub says it all really. Very pretty, tiny portions of very expensive food. A La carte prices at lunchtime - in fact there was only one menu. £24 for two slithers of duck and a tablespoon of cabbage. Cold soup, cold plates, cold coffee. Service was lukewarm too. We were a party of 9 and I do not think any of us will be going back.
Sadly, the same proprietors have taken over Cassandra’s Cup, so they now have the monopoly in the village.
.... PS. I cannot see a right of reply here. I think there was just a lack of communication

Excellent menu, speedy and courteous service and the attention to detail is noticeable. An extensive and interesting drinks menu accompanying the food too. A lovely cosy atmosphere and friendly proprietors, it creates an inviting local community but is welcoming to the many visitors to the village.
Great for a simple pint but also the ideal venue for a treat.

Good atmosphere, good food. Sat down at 7:15 order not taken till after 8pm.
Short staffed! Delicious beetroot starter.
Turkey dinner, satisfactory and very good gluten free options.

Another amazing experience from this incredible establishment. Food and service absolutely faultless. Thank you once again. 🙏🏼

Just had a sensational three course Sunday lunch! Food was sensational - beautifully presented, great quality and thoughtfully sourced. Atmosphere warm and welcoming,staff lovely. Also a great destination after a beautiful countryside stomp.

I stumbled across this pub today when slightly lost looking for a local motorcycle dealership.
On walking into the pub it was busy, I automatically assumed that the answer would be 'NO' when we asked for a table as it looked as if they were at capacity. The young lady that met us as we walked in didn't hesitate and offered us a table immediately. She then took our drinks order within seconds, followed by a food order. The food arrived within 10 minutes and was absolutely superb, as was all of the service provided by the young lady who met us on arrival and two of her other young colleagues. All

10 out of 10!
Thank you for a lovely birthday dinner. We had an absolutely fantastic time. Complimentary champagne on arrival, amazing hosting, delicious food (compliments to the chef!). Cozy atmosphere. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend.

Really accommodating, we hadn't booked. Lovely bar lady. Outside loo has a library

A superb dining experience, really great service, lovely food, good ales on tap and a great setting. We were a couple with very few in the pub that night, treated to a complementary amuse Bouche, a delicious cauliflower cheese soup. My king prawns and then fish & chips were excellent, my wife’s halloumi fries, then whipped goats cheese with honeycomb and walnut salad was superb. Really good friendly, cheerful efficient service.

I stumbled upon The Greyfriar last December while I was in town from the U.S., and immediately and profoundly fell in love. Immediately upon entering, the staff welcomed me with cheer and delight--the warmth and care of their demeanor mirrored equally in the love they clearly pour into their food. My burger and fries/chips were fresh and superb--frankly, it was the best burger I've ever had--as was the wonderful wine the bar staff suggested I pair it with. The staff and proprietor Simon were so lovely and knowledgeable I ended up staying at the pub an extra two hours to participate in the

Traditional pub in a quiet small town. Food was excellent and worth the wait for it to be prepared. And it was nice to see some locals drop by with their dog for a pint.

Village pub, right across the road from the Jane Austen House (in the village of Chawton, not the nearby larger town of Alton), and thus a convenient place to have lunch in connection with a pilgrimage. Formal but efficient atmosphere. I had tomato soup and haddock nuggets, both good.

Lovely pub owned by Fullers, (which means a pint of London Pride)!! Situated opposite Jane Austin's house and next nearly door to Cassandra's Tea Rooms. Well laid out and very busy, as you could imagine, with tourists and visitors.
Could be seen as pricey, as a visit to their web site will show you. However, if you're not specific about meal timesthey do an early bird supper 4pm 7pm, when there is a two course meal for £10 or 3 courses for £15.
Not bad, but that rules out early morning visits to Jane's.
Coffee is really good, car park to the North, shared with Cassandra&apos