We'd heard a couple of good comments for the food but it's taken a long time to return to this potentially fabulous village pub which has always had a great atmosphere despite! The takeover initially didn't work after loud boasts, and it was apparently painted bright blue which completely put my husband off entering. However, they have now got it... More

What a beautiful place Lodsworth is but not sure i want too many people to know about it. Also great pint of Timothy Taylors! More

I love eating out with friends and I have to say the Holliest Arms ticked all my boxes and more. On arrival we found the most gorgeous’ chocolate box’ village pub and restaurant that had an interior to match, with tasteful finishing touches that made it just a bit classier. We were welcomed by the stunning young barman and barmaid... More

We celebrated a friends birthday at the Hollist Arms last night and had a lovely evening. The food was excellent. I had the steak and it was cooked to perfection. The side dishes were tasteful I really enjoyed it. The ice-cream stole to show for me. Almond nougat heaven!!!!!! I am planning to go back at Easter (its a bit... More

We're on holiday locally. Went on Sunday for the traditional roast beef. It was outstanding, melt in your mouth, beef cooked to perfection, roasties, veg and gravy likewise. We're debating whether it was the best we've ever had or on in the top two. My vote is it's the best I've ever had in a pub. It's not cheap but... More

This was our first return visit since the pub changed hands over a year ago. We booked for Sunday lunch and were dismayed that this formerly welcoming and busy country pub was almost empty, and the pleasing decor changed to a bare bleak blue; no fire in the hearth either. No one greeted us and we had to request a... More

Have returned here three times now because of the quality of the food. I think all the negative reviews on here are from other local establishments who are not in the same league. I have eaten at other restaurants and pubs nearby and this place scores highly on my taste buds. Ok the menu is not vast, but that just... More

The Hollist Arms was chosen this year for The Steak and Kidney Club`s annual lunch. Thirty of us, mostly locals, were given a friendly welcome and were given an excellent lunch cooked by a competant chef. In addition to our traditional steak and kidney pie with suet crust pastry our top quality starter of quail stuffed with foie gras was... More

I'm always suspicious of the odd very bad review on sites such as these, since there is no editorial control. It's especially suspicious when they recommend a pub up the road instead. Firtunately, we ignored the bad review. This was our second visit and we chose this pub/restarant for our Christmas meal away from the family. It was well-cooked, well... More