Best Restaurants in Hampshire

In total, there are 42 award winning restaurants in Hampshire, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Hampshire? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Hampshire is The Elderflower in Lymington (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Andrew Du Bourg serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. The Elderflower currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 3 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Hampshire, however there is 1 restaurant holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 9 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 36 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Hampshire consisting of 3 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 15 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 18 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the heart of the United Kingdom, Hampshire possesses an uncanny ability to satiate gastronomes from all around the globe. The county, pompous in its coastal charm and rich history, traces its gastronomic roots back to the Victorian era and arguably serves up among the finest British fares one can experience. Famous for its lush countryside and market towns like Winchester and Basingstoke, Hampshire prides itself on its locally-sourced produce and a homegrown dining scene; a testament to the UK's 21st-century culinary renaissance. Hampshire's restaurant scene is a captivating blend of old and new, traditional and innovative. We see century-old pubs, steeped in history, serving classics such as roast beef with Yorkshire pudding, accompanied by locally-brewed ales. On the other hand, we are intrigued by cutting-edge establishments across Southampton, Portsmouth and beyond, experimenting with and redefining regional flavours, not to mention their obsession with the ultimate in local produce - the Hampshire Hog, a distinctive breed of pig adorning many a gourmet dish. As a critic, one can't ignore the county's flourishing viticulture too, with vineyards producing award-winning wines which mirror the chalk soils and climatic conditions similar to that of the Champagne region in France. Whether it's the countryside gastro-pubs, city bistros, or coastal seafood joints, each adds a unique narrative to Hampshire's extensive culinary story, the next chapter of which we can't wait to nibble on.