Review on The Purefoy Arms
The Purefoy Arms is a multi award winning dining pub in the pretty village of Preston Candover, a short drive from Basingstoke and home to Lord Sainsbury of the well-known supermarket family. Dating back to the 1860's, the smart building overlooking the village church has undergone an extensive refurbishment and now showcases a very stylish, but cosy interior with all the hallmarks of a fine traditional country pub. Chef patron is Gordon Stott, an Acorn award-winner, who held the position of landlord and Head Chef of the Sun Inn near Drummer in Hampshire, where he also achieved a Michelin Bib Gourmand and two AA rosettes.
Given Gordon's background it is no surprise that food is at the heart of the set-up and the kitchen delivers inventive dishes, alongside traditional favourites on their a la carte menu and there's also the option of a tasting menu. The menus run in tandem with the seasons and there's a real dedication to local produce. Typically you might opt for the pan-fried scallops served with sweetcorn, bacon and black pudding to start before following on with a main course of bistro fillet served with celeriac, chestnut crumb, creamed potato, spinach and a red wine jus. Proceedings conclude in style with a dark chocolate delice paired with pistachio and coconut or crème brûlée with rhubarb, orange and ginger.
Among the carefully compiled wine list there's English-grown wine, as well as locally distilled gin and British craft beers. If you are accompanied by your four-legged friend, they will be pleased to know that there's homemade dog biscuits and doggies ice cream, should you decide to treat them! On sunny days The Purefoy Arms has a lovely terrace and garden for al fresco dining.
The Purefoy Arms is also featured in: Michelin Guide, Good Food Guide, Hardens, AA Guide
Rate this RestaurantCuisine
Gastro pub / Modern British
Chef
Gordon Stott
Restaurant Opening Times
Lunch: 12.00 - 2.30pm Tue-Fri (12.00 - 3.00pm Sat & Sun)
Dinner: 6.00 - 9.00pm Tue-Sat
Accepted credit cards
Visa, Master Card