Your guide to al fresco dining in Basingstoke and Deane
This summer make the most of Basingstoke and Deane’s eateries. We have so many amazing locations for outdoor dining that you simply must try. So, we’ve scoured the borough for you and created the perfect guide for this summer’s top restaurants, pubs and cafés.
Pubs
A pub garden on a sunny summer’s day can’t be beaten. Here are some of our top locations in Basingstoke and Deane.
The Portsmouth Arms
📍 Hatch Warren Way, Basingstoke, RG22 4RA
The Portsmouth Arms serves hearty classics, mouthwatering roasts and their own Dorset-brewed Badger Beers – which you simply must try!
A great pub to enjoy this summer, as it offers a large beer garden, complete with a play area for the little ones, ensuring all the family can enjoy a relaxing summer’s meal out.
Book now on the Portsmouth Arms website
The Hatch
📍London Road, Basingstoke, RG24 7JL
Soak up the sun and visit this charming pub garden, perfect for family and friends, offering quality pub classics. With exceptional service at a fantastic value, visit the Hatch this summer!
Book a table at Hatch Pub Restaurant in Old Basing
The Holly Blue
📍 Bradley Way, Basingstoke, RG23 7GF
Named after a butterfly found in the Hampshire countryside, The Holly Blue is a cosy pub restaurant with a scenic wildflower-edged garden terrace and beer garden.
Located in Beggarwood, it’s the perfect spot for a leisurely lunch in the surrounding countryside.
Restaurants
Basingstoke and Deane have endless options when it comes to al fresco dining in the summer. Here are some of our top spots below.
The Palm Brasserie
📍 Andover Road, Deane, Basingstoke, RG25 3AX
Located between Oakley and Overton, The Palm Brasserie offers an innovative approach on modern British, European, and Asian cuisine, collaborating with local suppliers and producers to offer a unique experience to their customers.
Looking to celebrate a special occasion? Discover their al fresco dining option on their private patio.
Book a table at The Palm Brasserie
Da Mariù
📍 Wote Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7NE
At the Top of the Town, this Sicilian family-run business is just waiting to be discovered. Offering authentic Italian cuisine, including pizza, pasta, seafood and salads, enjoy this soon to be family favourite under the open sky.
Festival Place
📍 Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7JL
In the town centre, you’ll find several restaurants in Festival Place that have outdoor seating, including Pizza Express, Wagamama, Côte Brasserie and Nando’s, to name a few.
Coffee shops and cafes
There are several coffee shops offering outdoor seating, making it perfect to grab a hot drink, a piece of cake, and bask in the summer breeze. Here are some notable mentions in Basingstoke and Deane.
The Street Bakeshop
📍 Old Basing, RG24 7BW
A local artisan bakery, The Street Bakeshop has plenty to offer, from sourdough bread, pastries, cakes, sausage rolls, hot smoked meat sandwiches and toasties, it is a must visit - just don’t forget their homemade cruffins!
Willow Coffee House
📍 Church Street, Basingstoke, RG21 7QQ
In the town centre, Willows Coffee House has plenty of outdoor seating, making it perfect for grabbing your favourite hot drink and relaxing in the summer rays.
The Yard
📍 Chilton Manor Farm, Alresford, SO24 9TX
Offering indoor and outdoor seating, serving local artisan Moon Roast coffee, located next door, and delicious cakes and pastries, The Yard has plenty to offer. Also, join them for cocktails and music on the last Friday of every month.
The Greenhouse Cafe
📍Sherfield-on-Loddon Garden Centre, RG27 0HL
If you’re visiting Sherfield‑on‑Loddon Garden Centre, the Greenhouse Café is another great spot for outdoor dining. Their menu ranges from pastries and cooked breakfasts to light bites, sandwiches and classic lunch dishes, all served with plenty of space to sit outside and enjoy the garden centre setting.
If we have missed your favourite outdoor dining location, then drop us an email: hello@lovebasingstoke.co.uk
Please note the inclusion of any business within this listing should not be seen as an endorsement of their services. Whilst the information is considered to be true and correct at the date of publication, changes in circumstances after the time of publication may impact on the accuracy of the information.
Updated April 2026
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