Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Hampshire

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Hampshire? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Derby Inn

4.8

4.8 (1064)

£26 to £40

British

Hook

About the restaurant

We look forward to welcoming you to the Derby Inn an independent and family pub. We are passionate about great service, a welcoming atmosphere and homemade tasty food.
We would like to have you with us and try our food!

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Susan

Dined 6 days ago

Took our adult family members out to celebrate our 55th wedding anniversary. A really enjoyable evening for all.

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Experience

20% Off Steak - Wednesday Nights Only

Natty's Jerk Portsmouth

4.8

4.8 (51)

£26 to £40

Caribbean

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

When we started out in 2017, we were cheffing up from the courtesy of our home in Portsmouth. It was all great fun and games until customers started showing up to our house for food collections… From there, we took a leap of faith, and a few box meals later, we had our very own market stall on Commercial Road. This was big for us. It was the first time we could connect with the community on a 1:1 basis and actually see customers fall in love after that first bite. Naturally, the food did it’s job, and as word spread, our small gazebo became a local sensation, bringing people together over plates of smoky and spicy delights.
Spicing Up the Community
Since 2017, our "fambily" has been serving up a modern twist on Jamaican cuisine and the community has been our rock.
Come down to our 'Shack' in Portsmouth to experience where it all began and feel the vybez!

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Maisie

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

10/10 Food Flavour and Service Highly recommend the jerk chicken Pon fries Mac & Cheese or Tacos

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Experience

Natty's Jerk Sunday Roast

Experience

Natty's Unlimited Wing Thursdays

Experience

Natty Hour: Buy One, Get One Free (or half price!)

Côte Brasserie - Basingstoke

4.7

4.7 (43)

£25 and under

French

Basingstoke

About the restaurant

At Côte Basingstoke, we bring a touch of Parisian elegance right to your doorstep. Nestled next to the bustling Festival Place Shopping Centre and a 10-minute walk from the cultural hub of Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery, Côte invites you to savour the delights of modern French cuisine. A short walk from the Basingstoke Railway Station, our brasserie is easily accessible for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're catching up with friends, treating a loved one, or simply craving a delicious meal, Côte is the ideal destination.

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CliffVIP

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Good value French style cuisine. Really friendly and attentive service. Pleasant ambience. Will certainly visit again.

The Cricketers Inn

4.7

4.7 (470)

£26 to £40

Gastro Pub

Bishops Waltham

About the restaurant

The Cricketers Inn is everything you would expect from a traditional country pub: cosy interiors, open fire, well-kept ales, local gins, a good selection of wine and a warm welcome from the team. You can choose to dine in the restaurant, the dog-friendly bar area, or outside in our large beer garden.

We are all about creating food that is full of flavour without the fuss. Hearty pub classics and daily specials that can be enjoyed in a relaxed environment with the whole family. We champion local producers and are
committed to sourcing quality, seasonal produce whenever possible.

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Marcus

Dined 6 days ago

Great host and good evening out Will be back again for sure

The Jack Russell

4.7

4.7 (683)

£26 to £40

British

Andover

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Jack Russell Inn. We provide luxurious and homely, dog-friendly accommodation and local food that celebrates great British produce with a focus on the conservation of the outstanding natural beauty and wildlife of our surrounding areas. Stephane, Andy and the entire team look forward to warmly welcoming you to The Jack Russell.

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Alison

Dined 4 days ago

Good food and service in a beautiful setting. The lamb pithivier was particularly good. No complaints about the burgers or mussels. Apple tart and bomb were well received, though the caramel pieces in the bomb were rock hard. Highly recommend, especially on a hot day, felt so much cooler than in the town.

The Royal Exchange

4.7

4.7 (20)

£25 and under

British

Bordon

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Royal Exchange, Lindford. A beautifully refurbished village pub, located in the heart of the village of Lindford, near Bordon; offering a great atmosphere, sunny alfresco terrace, delicious menus and a fantastic selection of cask ales, fine wines and perfect G&Ts! Make new friends and embrace your local community. You'll find your favourite pub classics on our menus, along with an abundance of seasonal ingredients, from local suppliers, which are used to create our daily changing specials.

We also have a VoltShare electric car charging point to provide much-needed convenience and service to our guests, which is compatible with all electric cars.

Whatever your reason to visit, we have something you'll enjoy, as well as lots of events, including live music, quiz nights and food and drink offers. We hope you'll stay awhile...

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Angela

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

The staff were very friendly and efficient, the food was a set menu for Father’s Day the choices were well considered and excellent quality. A big well done all round

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Experience

Taste of Sea Supper Club

Experience

Live Music

The White Hart

4.7

4.7 (30)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Alton

About the restaurant

Located at the heart of Holybourne, owners Thanasi and Nick have now owned the business since the end of 2021 when they reopened the doors of The White Hart with some serious gusto! Holybourne has fantastic community spirit that certainly spills into their local, also attracting guests from further afield looking for a cosy night away in our six well appointed guest rooms.
Executive Chef Didi Ivan has produced a mouth-watering, locally sourced menu with decadent dishes and absolutely favourites. The crème de la crème are our consistently outstanding steaks, we source from a local Surrey Farm and we cook them to perfection. Paired with our favourite, Chocolate Block - it's a crowd pleaser like no other.
Our gorgeously green garden lends itself to the perfect summers evening and if you're thinking of hosting an event - we've got got all bases covered, all year round.

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Kate

Dined on Jun 22, 2025

Staff were friendly and flexible, food was delicious

Bill's Restaurant & Bar - Southampton

4.5

4.5 (1432)

£25 and under

British

Southampton

About the restaurant

Southampton Docks is the perfect place to enjoy the sunshine (though we can't promise the sun will turn up) and coastal views. Once you've had your dose of Vitamin Sea, visit Bill's just up the road from the waterfront for a watertight menu of light bites, seasonal dishes and signature cocktails. With various mouth-watering options spanning breakfast, brunch and dinner, it's perfect if you're on a day out or stopping to refuel after a spot of retail therapy at Westquay Shopping Centre.

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Thokozile

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Great food, nice ambience. Great for brunches. Highly recommend.

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Experience

Set Menu for Celebrations

Carluccio's - Portsmouth

4.4

4.4 (1455)

£26 to £40

Italian

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love.

We're situated within Gunwharf Quays. Our outdoor terrace offers stunning views of the harbour. Among other things, this makes us the perfect restaurant to relax after exploring the local shops.

We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday to Sunday. Our menu also caters for vegetarians/vegans and those who are following a gluten free diet.

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cecil

Dined 4 days ago

Friendly and helpful staff reasonable price highly recommend

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Popular dish

Seafood Linguine

Filly Inn

4.0

4 (1107)

£25 and under

Pub

Brockenhurst

About the restaurant

A lovingly restored, charming 16th century country inn set against the majestic backdrop of the New Forest, offering an idyllic hideaway for lovers of the outdoors. Following an extensive renovation, The Filly features open fireplaces, cosy corners, polished dining areas, an impressive rear garden and seven brand new en-suite bedrooms. Home-cooked food and locally sourced seafood specials are the order of the day, coupled with a well-stocked bar of real ales, liveners & pick me ups.

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Terry

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Lovely spur of the minute decision to eat here. Glad we did! Friendly staff and excellent food. Nice well lit restaurant with nice decor. Beer Garden is big and sits in a beautiful spot of the New forest. The Filly being an inn, has rooms to stay in. We only had dinner but would love to stay here.

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