Clos du Marquis

In the heart of the Test River Valley, in keeping with the Country Inn atmosphere, Clos du Marquis offers the quaint elegance of a "French Auberge" with small beamed dining rooms and a lounge with log fires in winter . The private dining room is situated in the oldest part of the building , the original stable.  The garden, where the herbs grow, offers a gazebo for summer dining.  All this is conducive for a relaxed and memorable time, with  professional but unobtrusive service, where Madame Marquis and staff will welcome you. 
As your guests, we would like to make you feel like you are in a little corner of France without to hop across the Channel. Our dishes emphasie the specialities from the South West of France for which we have a great affinity. To complement our food, we have a wine list which reflects the diversity of the Gascon wines and surrounding area.We wish you a pleasant time with us.

"Delicious and beautifully presented, rustic Gallic fare and service which radiates charm have made this French run venture a great addition to the Hampshire restaurant scene"     Harden's UK restaurant Food Guide 2007

"Constantly high standards of food,always a warm welcome, the ambiance, value for money and excellent service plus the fact we only ever hear praise from site regulars, we have decided to award Clos du Marquis our highest Yummy factor 10/10"  Ladies Who Lunch in Hampshire -Nov. 2005
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Nominated 2006 Test Valley Borough Council New Business of the Year

2007 Hampshire Hospitality Award for Superior Quality Assured and Local Produce Award

The 10 best things I have ever eaten
Germain Marquis'pike mousse with monfish liver
"At the very moment that you think that you have discovered all the culinary delights your life has to offer, you find a new friend...I went to a treat at Clos du Marquis.......the food is just brilliant"
Clarissa Dickson Wright.  Country life 13/09/07

"Within seconds of speaking with Germain Marquis I realised we had a true eccentric character. And a superb chef"
Freddie 21/11/07
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Genial French Chef/Patron, Germain Marquis continues to delight with his french provincial cooking, at this consistently enjoyable and highly popular pub conversion
2008 Survey - Commended  Harden's UK Restaurant Food Guide 2008

Nominated 2008  Test Valley Borough Council Best Rural Business of the Year

Cassoulet

Little Cassoulet, our rough-haired Jack Russell was brought to us by a client from the border county. Good natured, she is full of beans like our Cassoulet.................She forms a large part of our establishment and she  makes sure your four legged friends are well received at lunch time. A game in our enclosed garden is always welcome with her. Cassoulet loves greeting our guests at the end of the service, just for a small pat, definitly not for food! Probably the best gourmet terrier in the UK, certainly second after an other well-known Jack Russell from Cornwall.............