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Ball & Wicket, Holt Pound

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Cask Ale
Opens at 9:00am
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Chef & Brewer (Greene King)
Farnham Road, Holt Pound, GU10 4LA (View on Google Map)
(01483) 963161
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Previously the Forest Inn this spacious, rambling Greene King house re-opened after a long period of refurbishment as the Chef & Brewer branded Ball & Wicket on 31 July 2021. There are many interconnected drinking and dining area plus a substantial function suite upstairs with panoramic views over the old "Oval" cricket ground. The guest beers occasionally include a locally brewed ale. Substantial menu of quality fare at reasonable prices. Very friendly and helpful staff.

Information for this venue is provided by the East Hampshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Millers Kitchen; Merry Monks; New Forest Inn; Forest Inn
Local Authority
East Hampshire District
Last updated
Last surveyed
21/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
EHA/42
Asset of Community Value
Monday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Tuesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Thursday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Friday
11:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 9:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 9:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Ball & Wicket, Holt Pound.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Morland - Old Speckled Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

This beer is served regularly at Ball & Wicket, Holt Pound.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Ball & Wicket, Holt Pound.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Greene King (seasonal)

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Level access from main door and garden. Separate disabled toilet.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Events Events
Function Room Function Room
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Smoking Smoking
Outside
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Quiet Quiet
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Stagecoach: 18

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