Hampshire Bowman, Dundridge

## Important Note ##

'The Hampshire Bowman is in the process of being sold. The existing tenants will be leaving when their lease expires 14th October 2024. Food service has already stopped but the bar will remain open for drinks for the first part of October. As there is no kitchen service you may bring your own food. The prospective buyer wants The Hampshire Bowman to stay very much unchanged so we are confident that it will reopen in due course.'

'There have been some delays in the transfer of The Hampshire Bowman and so Mark and Chloe will be in residence (and open for drinks) for another week or so. Almost certainly 'til 20th Oct TBC' [Check Facebook for latest.]

This 19th century coaching inn is a jewel in the Hampshire countryside, surrounded by wonderful walks, and can be extremely busy at the weekends in lovely weather. It typically serves five local beers direct from the cask and 10 real ciders (stored in the cellar). Dogs are very welcome and there is even a canine menu. Locals provide a friendly atmosphere, especially in the early evening and weekends.

It is split into two rooms. The cosy entrance bar has plenty of board games and books, whilst the larger dining room/bar has an ancient tricycle in the beams. Both rooms have old wooden tables/chairs and are decorated with various memorabilia including bows, beer bottles/jugs, old photos/maps and model planes. Outside is a large garden, with patio and children's play area. On the side of the pub is a partially hidden painted sign alluding to the previous pub name (The Jubilee) and owners (Gales).

There is an excellent locally sourced menu, often from the immediate vicinity, including an ever-changing specials board. A fine of one pound is charged (for charity) to customers whose mobile phones ring.

Card sales are taken but cash is preferred.