Buriton

Taken on by new people in February 2005, this is a real homely pub dating back to 1639, full oak beams and real fire with good old fashioned English food at a reasonable price and friendly bar staff. There is a large inglenook fireplace with a real fire and enough seating for all. Beers: Badger Beer, Champion, Tanglefoot, Greene King IPA. Food served 12 - 3 and 5 - 10:30 and is excellent. There is accommodation here - two comfortable self-catering units, both with en-suite double bedrooms. Recently changed owners and had a refurbishment. Best thing about the Five Bells is its friendly atmosphere. Worth a Diversion.

Additional Notes:

I just want to concur with the very positive comments on Buriton's Five Bells pub: it is indeed an excellent spot and well worth the drive off the main road. In fact, the most pleasant route to take is through the lovely village of Chaltan where a stop at the Red Lion is not to be missed and then north along a winding lane part of which runs through Queen Elizabeth Country Park. This brings you into Buriton just above the pub, so turn right when you get into the village. The Sunday roasts are generally superb. (Brad Morley, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada).