Lovely place.Food is always tasty, selection of local beer on tap.Friendly service.Possibly the least pretentious pub in Hampshire.Bike friendly.2024 update: still brilliant.
Colin Lacey
It's not in the middle of nowhere. It's on the edge of somewhere. Proper country pub with an ever-changing selection of real ales and ciders, and great food. (The kitchen is currently closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays,but this may have changed by the time you are reading this, so it's worth giving them a call to check.) Massive garden for the summer months and proper log fires for the winter. This is a mobile phone free zone... If your phone or tablet makes a noise, or if you make a call indoors, there's a fine to pay to charity - it's one of the dwindling number of pubs where conversation still rules. That's not to say you can't use your devices there - they even have WiFi - just keep them on silent. They have a selection of board games to play if that takes your fancy too. Very much dog friendly and located in the middle of prime walking, cycling and horse riding country. Stunning sunsets. A fantastic pub.
Steve Baulcomb
Great pub. Great atmosphere.
David Archer
Friendly staff and beautiful position. I didn't eat there as kitchen closed. Should have looked at website first. I will be back
Lisa Mitchell
Group of 8 of us for a Sunday Lunch. Friendly staff and dog friendly. Children have a outdoor play area. The Yorkshire puddings are the best. Food is very nice. Will return.
Sapphire Mitchell
Lovely food and staff ! Would definitely go
Amanda
I enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch with great friends here today and the food was on point !!! Meat was cooked to how I like it Portions where fabulous Yorkshire pud was banging!! and the staff where really friendly will definitely be returning here for sure new comers your lovely a Sunday roast here 100%
Peej
Fantastic meal for 8. Sunday roasts and desert. Can't flaw anything this is as close as 6 stars ⭐ as you can
nitroxdiver001
The Bowman is a traditional pub with a great array of real ales and cider. Also has alcohol free beers for those who wish to drive. The food is always of high quality and cooked spot on! There is special's blackboard for some very tasty different dishes. Due to popularity there can be a wait at times. Well behaved pooches are welcome! It can get busy at times , booking a table in advance is recommended if wishing to eat inside. The garden is extensive, with a play area for children. Staff very helpful and patient. The ONLY very little thing is that it is a little out of the way down small country lanes .But well worth the effort! .
winedine10
There’s nothing to fault here! Traditional, family-friendly pub serving excellent, classic pub food. Lots of games available to play, a lovely fire and a play area in the garden. If you want pretentious food or to sit on your mobile, this isn’t the place for you!
Food was Absolutely the best I have ever had in a pub with great service and the topper on the cake the BEERS?
Alex Sharpe
Really lovely traditional free house country pub. Fantastic selection of real ales and ciders. Our lunch was delicious, nice staff and service. Well worth the trip.
PGTipsTraveller2022
My two brothers and I have gone out for lunch with our elderly father to a number of pubs in and around Bishops Waltham over the past two years and The Hampshire Bowman wins for ‘best’ on all fronts - best selection of beers and ciders, quality and value of food, atmosphere, location, service and price
Robert Ingram
Great pub for cider and real ale. Very dog friendly. They don't do food Mondays.
Harrison
Friendly staff, great food and nice country pub atmosphere. A good selection of real ales and dog friendly inside and out.
Lovely place.Food is always tasty, selection of local beer on tap.Friendly service.Possibly the least pretentious pub in Hampshire.Bike friendly.2024 update: still brilliant.
It's not in the middle of nowhere. It's on the edge of somewhere. Proper country pub with an ever-changing selection of real ales and ciders, and great food. (The kitchen is currently closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays,but this may have changed by the time you are reading this, so it's worth giving them a call to check.) Massive garden for the summer months and proper log fires for the winter. This is a mobile phone free zone... If your phone or tablet makes a noise, or if you make a call indoors, there's a fine to pay to charity - it's one of the dwindling number of pubs where conversation still rules. That's not to say you can't use your devices there - they even have WiFi - just keep them on silent. They have a selection of board games to play if that takes your fancy too. Very much dog friendly and located in the middle of prime walking, cycling and horse riding country. Stunning sunsets. A fantastic pub.
Great pub. Great atmosphere.
Friendly staff and beautiful position. I didn't eat there as kitchen closed. Should have looked at website first. I will be back
Group of 8 of us for a Sunday Lunch. Friendly staff and dog friendly. Children have a outdoor play area. The Yorkshire puddings are the best. Food is very nice. Will return.
Lovely food and staff ! Would definitely go
I enjoyed a lovely Sunday lunch with great friends here today and the food was on point !!! Meat was cooked to how I like it Portions where fabulous Yorkshire pud was banging!! and the staff where really friendly will definitely be returning here for sure new comers your lovely a Sunday roast here 100%
Fantastic meal for 8. Sunday roasts and desert. Can't flaw anything this is as close as 6 stars ⭐ as you can
The Bowman is a traditional pub with a great array of real ales and cider. Also has alcohol free beers for those who wish to drive. The food is always of high quality and cooked spot on! There is special's blackboard for some very tasty different dishes. Due to popularity there can be a wait at times. Well behaved pooches are welcome! It can get busy at times , booking a table in advance is recommended if wishing to eat inside. The garden is extensive, with a play area for children. Staff very helpful and patient. The ONLY very little thing is that it is a little out of the way down small country lanes .But well worth the effort! .
There’s nothing to fault here! Traditional, family-friendly pub serving excellent, classic pub food. Lots of games available to play, a lovely fire and a play area in the garden. If you want pretentious food or to sit on your mobile, this isn’t the place for you!
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was Absolutely the best I have ever had in a pub with great service and the topper on the cake the BEERS?
Really lovely traditional free house country pub. Fantastic selection of real ales and ciders. Our lunch was delicious, nice staff and service. Well worth the trip.
My two brothers and I have gone out for lunch with our elderly father to a number of pubs in and around Bishops Waltham over the past two years and The Hampshire Bowman wins for ‘best’ on all fronts - best selection of beers and ciders, quality and value of food, atmosphere, location, service and price
Great pub for cider and real ale. Very dog friendly. They don't do food Mondays.
Friendly staff, great food and nice country pub atmosphere. A good selection of real ales and dog friendly inside and out.