BASINGSTOKE residents are blessed with an abundance of top brasseries, restaurants and eateries right on their doorstep. 

But where exactly are the highest ranking places to eat, according to TripAdvisor? You may be surprised by the results. 

The following places that made it into the top eleven all received at least 4.5 stars each, with dozens of high-scoring reviews. But which one gets your vote? 

11. The Sun Inn

11 out of 175 restaurants in Basingstoke

4.5 stars, 778 reviews

Winchester Rd A30, Basingstoke RG25 2DJ, England

01256 397234

Diners said: “Food was hot and tasty with a good variety of sandwiches.”

Basingstoke Gazette: The Sun Inn (TripAdvisor) The Sun Inn (TripAdvisor)

10. The Purefoy Arms

10 out of 175 restaurants in Basingstoke

4.5 stars, 148 reviews

Preston Candover, Basingstoke RG25 2EJ, England

01256 389514

Diners said: “Lovely food in lovely country pub”

“A cut above a country gastro pub”

9. Tang Chinese Restaurant

9 out of 175 restaurants in Basingstoke

4.5 stars, 323 reviews

20 Winchester Street, Basingstoke RG21 7DZ, England

+44 1256 330400

Diners said: “The service was a delight”

“Incredible ribs, satay chicken and crab claws”

“The crispy chili beef is great but our favourite has to be the smoked chicken”

Basingstoke Gazette: Tang Chinese Restaurant (TripAdvisor)Tang Chinese Restaurant (TripAdvisor)

8. The Bolton Arms

8 out of 175 restaurants In Basingstoke

4.5 stars, 324 reviews

91 The Street, Old Basing, Basingstoke RG24 7DA, England

01256 819555

Diners said: “Always a great service”
“Utterly worth taking a long detour for”

“Great setting in the pub garden and a variety of drinks of offer”

Basingstoke Gazette: The Bolton Arms (TripAdvisor) The Bolton Arms (TripAdvisor)

7. Glasshouse Restaurant

4.5 stars, 183 reviews

7 out of 175 restaurants in Basingstoke

Rectory Road, Oakley Hall Hotel, Oakley, Basingstoke RG23 7ED, England

01256 783350

Diners said: “Simply superb”

“I cannot wait to go back”

“exceptionally good – does not disappoint”

Basingstoke Gazette: Glasshouse Restaurant praised for its 'superb' food (Credit: TripAdvisor)Glasshouse Restaurant praised for its 'superb' food (Credit: TripAdvisor)

6. The Gamekeepers

4.5 stars, 556 reviews

6 out of 175 restaurants in Basingstoke

Tunworth Road, Mapledurwell, Basingstoke RG25 2LU, England

01256 322038

Diners said: “Off the chart”

“Great food again”

Basingstoke Gazette: Diners described The Gamekeepers as "off the chart" (Credit: TripAdvisor) Diners described The Gamekeepers as "off the chart" (Credit: TripAdvisor)

5. The Sushi Maki

4.5 stars, 87 reviews
Unit R7 Lower Ground Festival Place, Basingstoke RG21 7BE, England
01256 473375

Diners said: “Best sushi in Basingstoke”

“Good quality of fish and the rice is cooked well”

“Fantastic sushi selection and friendly helpful staff”

Basingstoke Gazette: "Best sushi in Basingstoke" (Credit: TripAdvisor/ The Sushi Maki)"Best sushi in Basingstoke" (Credit: TripAdvisor/ The Sushi Maki)

4. The Fur and Feathers

4.5 stars, 620 reviews

Herriard Road, Herriard, Basingstoke RG25 2PN, England

01256 510510

Diners said: “We are returning this Thursday for burger night round two”

“Lovely atmosphere and freshly prepared food”

“Staff members are exemplary and if they represent the standard here”

Basingstoke Gazette: Diners praised the "lovely atmosphere" at The Fur and Feathers (Credit: TripAdvisor) Diners praised the "lovely atmosphere" at The Fur and Feathers (Credit: TripAdvisor)

3. Hoddington Arms

4.5 stars, 381 reviews

Bidden Road, Upton Grey, Basingstoke RG25 2RL, England

01256 862371

Diners said: “Delicious food and beautiful location”

“What a find”

“Sea bass was superb”

2. The Olive House

4.5 stars, 221 reviews

2 out of 175 restaurants in Basingstoke

21 Church Street, Basingstoke RG21 7QQ, England

01256 330362

Diners said: “Authentic atmosphere and food”

“Great addition to Basingstoke”

“Outstanding”

Basingstoke Gazette: Diners said The Olive House is "outstanding" (Credit: TripAdvisor)Diners said The Olive House is "outstanding" (Credit: TripAdvisor)

....And at number one

1. The Festival Street Kitchen

4.5 stars, 480 reviews

1 out of 175 restaurants in Basingstoke

Festival Square, Festival Place, Basingstoke RG21 7BB, England

07533 715451

Diners said: “Best nachos I’ve ever had”

“Big portions, good value for money”

“Fantastic every time”

Basingstoke Gazette: Number one: Festival Street Kitchen (Credit: TripAdvisor)Number one: Festival Street Kitchen (Credit: TripAdvisor)