The Eight Bells — Restaurant in East Hampshire

The Eight Bells (formerly the Sawyers Arms) is a lovely old fashioned, quiet pub in Church Street,Alton opposite St Lawrence's Church. It us open 12-2pm and 5-11pm. You go straight in from the street with no parking. But there is a public car park nearby. With the 8 Bells on your left take the next turning left into a housing estate, then turn right into the car park. It's just a short walk from the pub. There is a reasonable size outside area with picnic benches. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Dogs are welcome. Real ale and local ale are available. There are newspapers available to read while sitting near the real fire. I'm not sure if it serves food. I was there for refreshments after a funeral and we had sandwiches. But if you want a good, quiet pub which serves excellent beer The Eight...

Traditional old fashioned pub. Decent beers. Very limited food available, but this definitely is a pub, and doesn't pretend to be a restaurant. The decor is quirky, but tends to be a little'tired' the further away from the bar you go. The toilets are basic, but ok. The staff are efficient, if not particularly friendly. Non regulars will attract attention when they enter and will the...

For a proper 'pub' atmosphere, excellent host and the very best kept ale in Alton, there is no better choice. This is not my local, but it is my regular watering hole. The ever changing variety of guest beers and the opportunity to sit and talk to friends without being deafened by fruit machines and piped music make this a haven for the pub...