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Eastleigh's highest-rated pub has 'amazing value' and food
The Good Companions, which is located on Leigh Road, has been highly praised by visitors.
After analysing pubs in the area for their Tripadvisor scores (needing a minimum of 50 reviews for inclusion), it ended up being top of the pile.
The Good Companions has earned a 4.7/5 score on the review site from 145 ratings, with 126 of those being 'Excellent'.
Why is The Good Companions Eastleigh's highest-rated pub?
On its website, The Good Companions describes itself as "a local, warm and welcoming pub" which is family and dog friendly.
Located on the outskirts of Eastleigh's town centre, it is part of Healy Group Pubs and has been owned by the Morgan family since 2018.
It has a large outdoor seating area, with an enclosed play area, a relaxed bar section and a restaurant area.
They add: "Our stunning upstairs function room is the ideal location for parties and get togethers and our talented kitchen team are able to create delicious menus for your enquiry."
The pub has a range of options on tap, including Birra Moretti, Neck Oil, Cruzcampo, Guinness, Rebellion IPA, Otter Ale and Inch's Cider.
In terms of food, they pride themselves on offering a "vast selection of European and Classical British dishes to suit all taste buds".
The main selling point of the place is its Sunday roasts, which offer "Slow Roasted Belly Pork, Beef Rump, Chicken, Meat Free and Nut Roast with all of our delicious Roast trimmings".
What do visitors think of The Good Companions?
The Good Companions has been praised by plenty of people on Tripadvisor, with the Sunday roasts being a common mention.
One person wrote: "THE best road I have ever had (honestly)! Could not fault one thing on the plate and I am extremely hard to please when it comes to roast dinners.
"Pork belly was a 10/10, leeks and cheese… insane and everything else on the plate was perfect. Staff are lovely and great service, would come here every Sunday if I could!"
Another said: "Really happy family lunch. Great food. Amazing value. Brilliant service. Huge portions, go hungry. Couldn't fault. Will enjoy going back in the evening and having some wine."
A third said: "The food was absolutely tasty, Great atmosphere the staff were lovely and very friendly, we will definitely be going there again."
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It's not just the food that has made The Good Companions stand out though, as many people highlighted the service.
One wrote: "We all had a fantastic time here Busy place but that added to the atmosphere All the staff were friendly and served us with our drinks with a smile and in good time."
Another commented: "Outstanding food, excellent service with friendly staff Best pub food & trust me, you will not leave hungry. Throughly recommended."
