Award-winning restaurant in Basingstoke
Home-grown and hearty
NEW AUTUMN SET MENU - FROM £35 FOR 2 COURSES
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SEASONAL DISHES, LOCALLY SOURCED PRODUCE & INNOVATIVE FLAVOURS
The Glasshouse Restaurant is the award-winning onsite restaurant of Oakley Hall Hotel. This wonderfully modern & bright space is where you can enjoy a mouthwatering and laid-back meal with your family, friends or colleagues, making it one of the best restaurants in Basingstoke for your get-together. Whether you choose to join us for a sandwich at lunch, looking to indulge in a three course meal in the evening, indulge in a sumptuous Afternoon Tea or enjoy a traditional Sunday Roast - there's something for all to enjoy at our relaxed countryside restaurant in Hampshire! Our innovative restaurant menus and wholesome approach to cooking have earned us the bronze Beautiful South Award for Restaurant of the Year and the Bronze 'Taste of England' award from Visit England.
We follow a ‘field to fork’ philosophy and pride ourselves on using local fresh produce sourced from within a 50-mile radius, another reason why we are among the top Hampshire restaurants. Some produce even comes from our own Kitchen Garden, within which we grow a fantastic variety of vegetables, herbs, and even our own fruit, so guests can enjoy a home cooked meal. We are also proud members of the Hampshire Fare, where we consciously source from neighbouring Hampshire suppliers and bringing local communities together. During the warmer months, our award-winning restaurant offers guests to enjoy a relaxed dining atmosphere on our outdoor terrace. The Glasshouse Restaurant is a dog-friendly restaurant in Basingstoke, so your four-legged friend can join you for your meal in the dog-friendly area of the Glasshouse Restaurant or on our beautiful Garden Terrace too!
Served Monday - Saturday, 12pm to 5pm
SANDWICHES
Smoked cheddar Welsh rarebit | 12 (V)
Roast sirloin of Bower Farm beef, horseradish mayonnaise | 12
Oakley Club – Smoked chicken & prawn, lemon mayonnaise, baby gem | 12
Chappel & Swan smoked salmon, cream cheese | 12
Smashed avocado, pickled beetroot, lemon curd cheese | 12 (V, *VE*)
All sandwiches are served on granary, white or gluten free bread, homemade slaw and Fairfax crisps
SHARING BOARDS & LARGER PLATES
Antipasti Board - Selection of Cobble Lane Cured charcuterie & local cheeses, Kitchen Garden chutney, fruits, baked breads | 24
Sea Board - In-house hot smoked salmon, potted mackerel parfait, smoked halibut, potted prawns, lemon mayonnaise, house baked breads | 24
Garden Board - Smoked aubergine, babaganoush, grilled halloumi, roast beetroot hummus, pickled Kitchen Garden vegetables, homemade Kitchen Garden chutney, house baked breads | 24 (V | *VE*)
Day-boat caught fish in a beer batter, triple-cooked chips, minted mushy peas, homemade tartare sauce | 22
Buttermilk chicken burger, brioche bun, crispy chilli mayonnaise dressing, pickled cucumbers, baby gem | 24
V - Suitable for vegetarians VE - Suitable for vegans ** - Can be made
Served Monday - Saturday, 5pm to 9pm
WHILE YOU WAIT
Selection of homemade freshly baked breads, olive oil, balsamic | 5 (V)
Mixed Italian olives, lemon, chilli, garlic | 5 (VE)
Parmesan & polenta with truffle mayonnaise and parmesan snow | 5 (V)
TO START
Oakley Hall soup of the day, freshly baked rosemary & garlic focaccia | 9
Smoked pepper & whipped curd cheese tian, basil purée, lemon oil | 10 (VE)
Pan-roasted king prawns, lemon, herbs, garlic aioli | 12
Confit of guinea fowl & leek terrine, ale chutney, sourdough toast | 11
Wild mushrooms, sourdough muffin, black truffle mayonnaise, vegetarian parmesan | 10 (V, *VE*)
Smoked pigeon salad, pickled blackberries, turnips, potato galette | 12
TO FOLLOW
BBQ tandoori monkfish, pilaf rice, pineapple & mango salsa, minted yogurt | 25
Buttermilk chicken burger, brioche bun, crispy chilli mayonnaise dressing, pickled cucumbers, baby gem | 24
Celeriac & orzo risotto, cheese & herb croquette, pickled beetroot salsa | 24 (V)
Iron bark pumpkin, pumpkin tortellini, toasted chestnuts, soya cream, sage | 23 (VE)
Fillet of black bream, crushed violet potatoes, greens, bisque sauce | 24
Pheasant Kiev, creamed spinach & cabbage, smoked Koffman’s mash, jus | 25
Banham Farm chicken, baby onions, mushrooms, smoked bacon, red wine jus, smoked Koffman’s mash, greens | 24
SHARERS
Antipasti Board - Selection of Cobble Lane Cured charcuterie & local Hampshire cheeses, Kitchen Garden chutney, fruits, baked breads | 24
Seaboard - In-house hot smoked salmon, potted mackerel parfait, smoked halibut, potted prawns, lemon mayonnaise, house baked breads | 24
Garden Board - Smoked aubergine babaganoush, grilled halloumi, roast beetroot hummus, pickled Kitchen Garden vegetables, homemade Kitchen Garden chutney, house baked breads | 24 (V | *VE*)
STEAKS
Our grilled meats are supplied by Vicars Game, Berkshire. Our beef is from Bower Farm and is dry-aged for 32 days.
10 oz Venison Haunch Steak | 38
8 oz Rump Steak | 25
All steaks are served with thyme roasted tomatoes, mushrooms, ale onion rings and triple-cooked chips with green peppercorn sauce
SIDES
Tempura courgettes, sriracha, sesame seeds | 6 (VE)
Smoked butter Koffman’s mashed potato, chives, sour cream | 6 (V)
Triple-cooked chips, smoked s a l t | 6 (V)
Oakley Hall creamed leeks and blue cheese cream | 6 (V)
Parmesan & polenta chips, truffle mayonnaise, parmesan snow | 6 (V)
Peppercorn sauce | 3 (V)
DESSERTS
Ginger, pecan & pumpkin cheesecake, nutmeg ice cream | 12 (V)
Apple & Autumn fruit crumble, clotted cream ice cream, vanilla anglaise | 12 (VE)
Warm chocolate & clementine brownie, chocolate sorbet , white chocolate anglaise | 12 (V)
Honey & ginger snap basket, poached peaches, peach ice cream, raspberry (V) | 12
Blood orange semifreddo, blood orange & passion fruit sauce, Anzac biscuits | 12 (V)
Selection of Oakley Hall cheeses, quince jelly, homemade oat biscuits, chutney & fruit | 15 (V)
V - Suitable for vegetarians VE - Suitable for vegans PE - Contains peanuts ** - Can be made
V - Suitable for vegetarians VE - Suitable for vegans ** - Can be made
Served Monday - Saturday, 5pm to 9pm
TO START
Oakley Hall soup of the day, freshly baked rosemary & garlic focaccia
Smoked pepper & whipped curd cheese tian, basil purée, lemon oil (VE)
Wild mushrooms, sourdough muffin, black truffle mayonnaise, vegetarian parmesan (V, *VE*)
Smoked pigeon salad, pickled blackberries, turnips, potato galette
TO FOLLOW
Venison ragu, tomato, red wine, herbs, fresh tagliatelle, parmesan cheese
Freshly caught fish of the day in a beer batter, triple-cooked chips, minted mushy peas, homemade tartare sauce
Iron bark pumpkin, pumpkin tortellini, toasted chestnuts, soya cream, sage (VE)
Banham Farm chicken Coq au Vin, baby onions, mushrooms, smoked bacon, red wine jus, smoked Koffman’s mash, greens
DESSERTS
Apple & Autumn fruit crumble, clotted cream ice cream, vanilla anglaise (VE)
Warm chocolate & clementine brownie, chocolate sorbet , white chocolate anglaise (V)
Honey & ginger snap basket, poached peaches, peach ice cream, raspberry (V)
Blood orange semifreddo, blood orange & passion fruit sauce, Anzac biscuits (V)
V - Suitable for vegetarians VE - Suitable for vegans ** - Can be made
2 courses - £35 per adult
3 courses - £45 per adult
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Opening Times
Breakfast
Monday - Friday: 6.30am to 9.30am
Saturday & Sunday: 7.00am to 10.00amLunch Menu
Monday - Saturdays: 12pm to 5pm
Dinner Menu
Monday - Saturday: 5pm to 9pm
Sunday Roast Menu:
Sundays: 12pm to 9pm
Autumn Set Menu
Join us from Monday to Saturday for a delicious 2 or 3 course dinner with our Set Menu. Dine from just £35 on a delicious selection of dishes designed by our Head Chef. From the melt-in-your-mouth venison ragu to a heart warming Autumn fruit crumble, we can ensure that your taste buds will be tickled this Autumn!
The Kitchen Garden is where the magic happens...
As one of the best restaurants in Basingstoke, we are proud to home-grow a great selection of fruits, vegetables & herbs that are featured in the seasonal dishes on our menu. Our full-time Kitchen Garden Gardener, Justin, works hard behind the scenes to ensure we have happy & healthy produce for all our dishes all year round! Guests dining at our Hampshire restaurant are always welcome to take a self-guided tour around the Kitchen Garden.
