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The Crofton, Fareham, Hampshire

The Crofton

4.1 (73)
£25 and under
Pub
48 Crofton Ln, Fareham, Hampshire PO14 3QF

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The Crofton

4.1
£25 and under
Pub
Fareham

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Kid-friendly
  • Good for groups
Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled in the heart of Crofton. Here at The Crofton, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with the perfect drink in hand. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire.

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All Experiences

  • Festive Menu

    GBP 5.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    18 Nov 2026 - 24 Dec 2026
    Why not celebrate the festive period with us this year !! We can take bookings of up to 12 guests or more if you book with us directly on 01329 558973. All festive menus require a £5 per person deposit (non refundable) and pre order one week before. Menus available directly from us or on our website.
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  • Christmas Day at The Crofton

    GBP 20.00 - GBP 85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    25 Dec 2026 only
    Join us for our Christmas Day here at the Crofton this year - Table bookings from 1.30pm - 3pm for diners only. You will need to make a non refundable deposit directly to the pub to confirm of £20 per person. Menus will be available from 18th October with pre orders due two weeks before.
  • New Years Eve GREAT GATSBY Party 2026

    1 - 20 people

    31 Dec 2026 only
    Join us to see in 2027 this year at THE GREAT GATSBY PARTY Bookings are for diners only - full menu & NYE specials will be available until 9pm ready to swing into a full Disco to see in the New Year!!

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Reviews

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4.1

4.1
(73)
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

73 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant fine, food fine. Service fine. Just a little too expensive for our budget

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  2. John

    Surrey14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have used this pub and restaurant regularly and I can strongly recommend it Food and service is excellent and there is plenty of parking. Menu covers most tastes and some meals have small and large sizes. My only criticism is there needs to be alcohol free beer on tap or in large bottles. The price of small bottles means if I want a pint it costs a fortune.

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  3. John

    Hampshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 September 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely liver & bacon, however there were no traditional vegetables with the dish or traditional onion gravy, just a handful of watercress leaves. Not impressed with this offering sadly.
    The CroftonResponded on 1 October 2026
    Sorry to hear that - if you would like extra veg next time please ask and we can add that on for you.

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  4. Richard

    Hampshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 30 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday lunch was great, hot and plentiful Yorkshires excellent.

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  5. Mark Gold

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Visited 3 times in a week so had a variety of dishes. Steak pie and burgers excellent but all food was great. Excellent friendly service both at the table and the bar for drinks. Nice friendly local pub.

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  6. Evelyn

    Hampshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 3 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We asked what the soup of the day was , we were told that we were the second ones to ask that , then told they don’t do soup of the day anymore but it was still on the menu , it needs to be taken off , also my husband was really looking forward to the jam roll poly one of his favourite desserts ,it was rather hard and dry obviously been warmed up in the micro wave to long ad not a lot or jam in it , apart from that the food was lovely

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  7. Dawn

    Hampshire1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 26 July 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    I have not been here in a few years. The welcome was lovely and warm, very nice staff, no issues there. The roast dinners, i felt were bland, no real flavour, no crispy roast potatoes, standard looking yorkies looked frozen, fairly watery gravy, baton (frozen? carrots/) not at all like they used to be. No cauliflower cheese or creamed leeks on the veggie ones. The quiche and salad had a very basic salad more like a garnish than a nice salad you would expect for a main, no coleslaw or anything. The scampi and chips was good. I think the prices for what we got were high and i do think since we last went, which was a while ago it has really lost that lovely home cooked appeal. It was very quiet which we thought was odd for a Sunday lunchtime. Its a real shame, the staff were very nice. The food didnt warrant me to complain but was very basic, no real flavour or effort and was not what we used to get there.

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  8. Maureen

    Hampshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always the food was lovely and the staff very friendly and helpful especially Mel she always has a lovely smile and nice greeting for her customers
    The CroftonResponded on 27 June 2026
    Thank you so much for such a lovely review!! See you again soon.

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  9. Sarah

    Dorset2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 21 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff so considerate - couldn't do enough to meet the quirky needs of my party. Food delicious. Thank you. Lovely Fathers Day meal out.
    The CroftonResponded on 27 June 2026
    Our pleasure!! Thank you so much for a lovely review!!

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  10. Lynn

    Hampshire1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 21 June 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent lunch, one important input: The roast dinners came out flooded with gravy. I loved it, my wife didn’t! Please provide gravy in gravy boat!
    The CroftonResponded on 27 June 2026
    We absolutely can do that !! Just request when ordering no problem.

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FAQs

For a quieter visit to The Crofton, aim for a lunchtime, reviewers described calm, quiet lunches; expect more buzz at weekend roasts and on event days like Mother’s Day or CroftFest.

Portions are generous, guests frequently praise hearty servings, especially the Sunday roasts with large Yorkshire puddings and plentiful meat and veg.

Yes, The Crofton welcomes dogs: guests describe it as a child- and dog-friendly pub, and reviewers report dining with dogs (for example, patrons met up with black labs), often using the outdoor seating.

Yes, The Crofton has hosted anniversaries and wedding receptions with attentive, accommodating staff and a warm ambience, making it well suited to a special evening.

The Crofton gets noticeably busy for special events and holiday services, guests report it being "really busy" for Mother's Day and during Croftfest, while Sunday lunchtimes can be surprisingly quiet.

Yes, The Crofton has outside seating, including a shaded area and seating used in warmer weather.

The Crofton feels like a friendly, spacious village pub, a warm dining room for family meals with a separate bar and function/skittles area, and lively events or live music that add a buzzy atmosphere on busy nights.

Sundays are a favourite, guests repeatedly praise The Crofton's Sunday roast, while Monday can be a good value option thanks to a reported Monday discount.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished but relaxed attire rather than anything formal.

Dogs are welcome, reviewers describe The Crofton as a child- and dog-friendly pub and mention patrons bringing dogs during visits.

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The Crofton

4.1
£25 and under
Pub
Fareham

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
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