Second time coming here. Fantastic food and amazing staff. (Halal chicken too!)Kid-friendliness: There’s a kids play areas at the back
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Stopped here for lunch. Used to be an old English pub. Now still has the great beers, Hazy Hot cider ? and cosy atmosphere etc but also a Thai food menu. The food was served quickly and was tasty and authentic. Also do take away. Definitely will be back.
Mickhere4u
We fancied a Thai meal so booked this restaurant after reading reviews on Trip Advisor. As this was our first time of using this restaurant we didn’t know what to expect but on arriving we found it to have an extremely pleasant atmosphere plus all the staff were all very attentive. The food was authentic and extremely tasteful and the cost for the two of us around £70 (starters, main courses and a couple of alcoholic drinks). Would recommend this restaurant and we will use again.
MANWITHLAB
Really excellent food, probably the best Thai cooking outside of the best in London. Service was also very good and a special thanks for sorting an ordering issue. We’ve been many times and the big plus is that it’s consistent, always great.
Mandy D
I love this place, it is a great venue and the food is delicious! The Thai dishes are amazing, especially for me the Green Thai and the Massaman, divine! What I also love about the Spice Merchant is that they host lots of events including music events, psychic events, comedy nights, festive fayres, summer well-being fayres, Cider and sausage events with music, brilliant celebratory events on special national days, etc and so much more. I host a ladies' club there once a month, Ash and the team are so good and make us all feel really welcome, we just love it! It has that perfect blend of pub where you can stop and have a drink and often you love it so much, you stop for a meal as the smell entices you in! I love the food there and I highly recommend you visit to see for yourself. Mandy D My Beautiful Pen
Jon H
A great selection of quality food and drinks and a lovely atmosphere. The staff are welcoming and friendly and thanks to Jess for looking after us.
Stuart Brown
The lovely flavours of the penang curry I had were totally let down by the chewy slices of beef it contained. The satay chicken starter was pretty much the same, great flavours but the dry overcooked meat was a disappointment.The young staff were courteous but I feel they lacked training, one visibly rolled her eyes when we changed our mind whilst ordering.Overall could do better.
Neil Sciberras
Ordered at 430 deliver time 1740 received email new time 1810, at 1815 app said been delivered called no one picking up after loads of calls lady who was very nice couldn’t help me didt know what to say, 1845 called back number of times still no update and couldn’t get hold of driver.Food turn up at 1855 and was cold!Very disappointedAnd it’s not the first time must I add haven’t used for some time but looks like not much has changed. One good thing is food is very nice if it turns up.Very poor customer service
Lottie Brown
Really lovely Chicken Pad Krapow, Rice & Spring rolls.Sticky ribs were not sticky and a bit fatty and lacking any colour so they didn't look very appealing but the sauce they were in was very nice. Overall good and would order again but just not the ribs
Grace H
We celebrated my sons Christening reception last Sunday with around 40 friends and family at the Spice Merchant and we can’t recommend them enough! Aislinn and her team were so helpful in the run up to the event and very accommodating to what I wanted in regards to decorations and food. The team were especially great with dietary requirements that as someone who has a gluten allergy I struggle to find suitable restaurants that are so accommodating (and don't make you feel like you’re making a fuss!) especially Thai cuisine… nothing was to much trouble! The girls working in the restaurant that day couldn’t have made us feel more welcome and nothing was to much trouble! Food was outstanding and the chefs equally worked super hard making sure the buffet was topped up. Overall we were over the moon with how the afternoon went and so so pleased we chose to have it at the Spice Merchant it truly made the day for us. Anyone thinking of holding an occasion at the Spice Merchant , Church Crookham do it you will not be disappointed! Thank you so much Aislinn and Team you are all truly fantastic and a complete asset to the local community!
Very friendly welcome, thai food was delicious, stayed the night in the car park in our small motorhome. Very welcoming and will come again.
Chris W
Good food and excellent service. Nicely decorated and comfy seating. Gluten free menu available. Was quiet on a Monday lunchtime but no doubt buzzing in the evenings.
89xxy
They set up at home for a party of 60, there is truly nothing we can say negative, they were amazing, attentive and helpful staff, food amassing, their uniforms and set up so professional. And they cleared away as if they had not been there!! They even suggested the music from the Cherry Pickers who played beautifully from 12 - 6. Thank you to the whole team. Christine and Anne.
Viv027
A lovely welcome, very nice Thai food, good value. We stayed the night in their car park in our motorhome and had a very nice lunch in the cafe next door which is also run by the pub. We will be returning.
Joanna-bear
Oh my word! After coming back from a holiday in Greece, we decided to walk to the pub and have a drink. Once there we felt hungry and decided to eat. Now, many years ago we ordered a dish here that was delicious but for over £10 only had two small prawns in, so we vowed never to eat there again. We caved and we are so glad we did. I had tofu Massaman Curry which, quite frankly was sublime. My husband had Pad Thai - which he enjoyed- although oddly, there were no eggs in it. That being said he still gave it a 8 out of 10. My curry - 11 out of 10 ?. Great size portions please keep that up ?! The staff were a young crew, super smiley and polite - very important. Just a note - don’t sit in the undercover area if you don’t enjoy cigarette smoke. We had a big group arrive - one was talking super loud ? - who sat behind us - it’s very close so we moved inside as we couldn’t hear ourselves talk - This isn’t a criticism of the restaurant or the people themselves they were just enjoying their evening, it’s just a tip for anyone reading ?.
Second time coming here. Fantastic food and amazing staff. (Halal chicken too!)Kid-friendliness: There’s a kids play areas at the back
Stopped here for lunch. Used to be an old English pub. Now still has the great beers, Hazy Hot cider ? and cosy atmosphere etc but also a Thai food menu. The food was served quickly and was tasty and authentic. Also do take away. Definitely will be back.
We fancied a Thai meal so booked this restaurant after reading reviews on Trip Advisor. As this was our first time of using this restaurant we didn’t know what to expect but on arriving we found it to have an extremely pleasant atmosphere plus all the staff were all very attentive. The food was authentic and extremely tasteful and the cost for the two of us around £70 (starters, main courses and a couple of alcoholic drinks). Would recommend this restaurant and we will use again.
Really excellent food, probably the best Thai cooking outside of the best in London. Service was also very good and a special thanks for sorting an ordering issue. We’ve been many times and the big plus is that it’s consistent, always great.
I love this place, it is a great venue and the food is delicious! The Thai dishes are amazing, especially for me the Green Thai and the Massaman, divine! What I also love about the Spice Merchant is that they host lots of events including music events, psychic events, comedy nights, festive fayres, summer well-being fayres, Cider and sausage events with music, brilliant celebratory events on special national days, etc and so much more. I host a ladies' club there once a month, Ash and the team are so good and make us all feel really welcome, we just love it! It has that perfect blend of pub where you can stop and have a drink and often you love it so much, you stop for a meal as the smell entices you in! I love the food there and I highly recommend you visit to see for yourself. Mandy D My Beautiful Pen
A great selection of quality food and drinks and a lovely atmosphere. The staff are welcoming and friendly and thanks to Jess for looking after us.
The lovely flavours of the penang curry I had were totally let down by the chewy slices of beef it contained. The satay chicken starter was pretty much the same, great flavours but the dry overcooked meat was a disappointment.The young staff were courteous but I feel they lacked training, one visibly rolled her eyes when we changed our mind whilst ordering.Overall could do better.
Ordered at 430 deliver time 1740 received email new time 1810, at 1815 app said been delivered called no one picking up after loads of calls lady who was very nice couldn’t help me didt know what to say, 1845 called back number of times still no update and couldn’t get hold of driver.Food turn up at 1855 and was cold!Very disappointedAnd it’s not the first time must I add haven’t used for some time but looks like not much has changed. One good thing is food is very nice if it turns up.Very poor customer service
Really lovely Chicken Pad Krapow, Rice & Spring rolls.Sticky ribs were not sticky and a bit fatty and lacking any colour so they didn't look very appealing but the sauce they were in was very nice. Overall good and would order again but just not the ribs
We celebrated my sons Christening reception last Sunday with around 40 friends and family at the Spice Merchant and we can’t recommend them enough! Aislinn and her team were so helpful in the run up to the event and very accommodating to what I wanted in regards to decorations and food. The team were especially great with dietary requirements that as someone who has a gluten allergy I struggle to find suitable restaurants that are so accommodating (and don't make you feel like you’re making a fuss!) especially Thai cuisine… nothing was to much trouble! The girls working in the restaurant that day couldn’t have made us feel more welcome and nothing was to much trouble! Food was outstanding and the chefs equally worked super hard making sure the buffet was topped up. Overall we were over the moon with how the afternoon went and so so pleased we chose to have it at the Spice Merchant it truly made the day for us. Anyone thinking of holding an occasion at the Spice Merchant , Church Crookham do it you will not be disappointed! Thank you so much Aislinn and Team you are all truly fantastic and a complete asset to the local community!
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Very friendly welcome, thai food was delicious, stayed the night in the car park in our small motorhome. Very welcoming and will come again.
Good food and excellent service. Nicely decorated and comfy seating. Gluten free menu available. Was quiet on a Monday lunchtime but no doubt buzzing in the evenings.
They set up at home for a party of 60, there is truly nothing we can say negative, they were amazing, attentive and helpful staff, food amassing, their uniforms and set up so professional. And they cleared away as if they had not been there!! They even suggested the music from the Cherry Pickers who played beautifully from 12 - 6. Thank you to the whole team. Christine and Anne.
A lovely welcome, very nice Thai food, good value. We stayed the night in their car park in our motorhome and had a very nice lunch in the cafe next door which is also run by the pub. We will be returning.
Oh my word! After coming back from a holiday in Greece, we decided to walk to the pub and have a drink. Once there we felt hungry and decided to eat. Now, many years ago we ordered a dish here that was delicious but for over £10 only had two small prawns in, so we vowed never to eat there again. We caved and we are so glad we did. I had tofu Massaman Curry which, quite frankly was sublime. My husband had Pad Thai - which he enjoyed- although oddly, there were no eggs in it. That being said he still gave it a 8 out of 10. My curry - 11 out of 10 ?. Great size portions please keep that up ?! The staff were a young crew, super smiley and polite - very important. Just a note - don’t sit in the undercover area if you don’t enjoy cigarette smoke. We had a big group arrive - one was talking super loud ? - who sat behind us - it’s very close so we moved inside as we couldn’t hear ourselves talk - This isn’t a criticism of the restaurant or the people themselves they were just enjoying their evening, it’s just a tip for anyone reading ?.