Pub Group in Focus: Upham Inns
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Our Pub Group in Focus series takes a deeper look into the companies that oversee some of our finest pubs. We love to provide some context and insight into the dedication, love and care these groups have for the industry. This week our focus is on Upham Inns, based in the South of England.
Bringing Pubs Back to Life
Upham are a growing family of pubs and inns across Hampshire, Berkshire, Sussex and Wiltshire with continuous plans to increase their portfolio.
Their process of selecting a future Upham pub is simple; choosing pubs with character and charm, predominantly in country locations, that have suffered from a lack of investment and care. The group then step in with the goal of improving, reinvigorating and upgrading them to bring them to life in a way that locals and visitors alike really appreciate!
Personality Matters
The crucial stage in the reinvigoration of the pubs is ensuring that each pub retains its own particular personality, charm and character, which is usually what attracted patrons in the first place.
Upham’s intention is to help pubs continue to fulfil their true potential through offering superb food, drink and stellar accommodation choices, as well as creating a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere through their extremely friendly and welcoming staff.
The food menus across the pubs focus on high quality country style dining, combining flavoursome British classics with seasonal tastes and regional specialities.
The pubs are rooted in their local communities, and as such, each of Upham’s inns reflect the unique personalities of their teams, guests and local areas.
We have plenty of Upham pubs on Stay in a Pub, located in Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and Wiltshire. We’re delighted to take the opportunity to showcase several of them below…
The Swan Inn – Chiddingfold, Surrey
Bio: The Swan Inn is charming, traditional village pub, with oodles of character that pride themselves on their warm and inviting dining experience, as well as their homely, comfortable bedrooms.
Key Features:
- 12 stylish bedrooms – dog friendly options included.
- Landscaped terrace and gardens set over three levels, perfect from which to enjoy your favourite drink in the sunshine.
- Very popular (and delicious) Sunday Roast.
Nearby Attractions:
- Close to the towns of Godalming and Guildford.
- Chiddingfold itself is a village steeped in history, lined with timber framed cottages and surrounded by the panoramic Surrey countryside.
- Dunsfold Aerodrome (the Top Gear Test Track) 15-minute drive away.
See inside the pub: The Swan Inn
The Thomas Lord – West Meon, Hampshire
Bio: Named after the man who gave his name to Lord’s Cricket Ground, this charismatic village pub sits in the picturesque Hampshire village of West Meon in the South Downs National Park.
Key Features:
- Accommodation is five luxurious wooden cabins located in their beautiful gardens.
- Each cabin has a king-sized bed, en-suite, private porch and double doors leading onto the quiet guest area.
- Picture perfect, landscaped gardens with outside pizza oven and kitchen garden.
Nearby Attractions:
- Located in South Downs National Park.
- Number of walks around the village and surrounding hills along the South Downs Way.
- Less than 30-minute drive to the iconic city of Winchester.
See inside the pub: The Thomas Lord
The Bunk Inn – Newbury, Berkshire
Bio: The Bunk Inn is a quintessentially beautiful country pub located close to the calm and beauty of the rolling chalk hills of the nearby North Wessex Downs.
Key Features:
- 9 comfy double bedrooms to choose from.
- Very dog-friendly with lots of tempting nooks, crannies and fireplaces to cosy up next to.
- Brilliant bar serving a great range of drinks including real ales, craft beers, wines and cocktails
Nearby Attractions:
- Five miles from the horseracing at Newbury Racecourse.
- 20-minute drive to Highclere Castle (made famous from Downton Abbey).
- Less than three miles from Donnington Valley Golf Club.
See inside the pub: The Bunk Inn
Harper’s Southampton – Southampton, Hampshire
Bio: Harper’s Southampton sits just a moments’ walk from the magnificent Swanwick Marina on the banks of the River Hamble.
Key Features:
- 22 bedrooms with family friendly options, comprising of comfy triple, double and single rooms.
- Popular steakhouse restaurant to dine in during your stay.
- Their well-presented terrace and gardens have an abundance of beautiful waterside views.
Nearby Attractions:
- Six miles from Southampton’s centre.
- Close to the ferry ports at Portsmouth and Southampton for easy access to Isle of Wight.
- 10 miles to family day out at Marwell Zoo.
See inside the pub: Harper’s Southampton
The George Inn – Warminster, Wiltshire
Bio: The George is a traditional coaching inn, situated on the banks of the River Wylye and set within an acre of grassland.
Key Features:
- 12 bedrooms with family friendly options among them, as well as their flagship four-poster bedroom.
- Tasty food menu with plenty of choices for kids.
- Large grounds perfect to explore and play.
Nearby Attractions:
- 15-minute drive to Longleat Safari Park.
- Just over a mile from the opportunity to fish at Lake Shear Water.
- 30-minute drive to Stonehenge.
See inside the pub: The George
The Running Horse – Winchester, Hampshire
Bio: The Running Horse is a stylish country pub nestled in the pretty village of Littleton, on the outskirts of the historic city of Winchester.
Key Features:
- 15 fabulous bedrooms with dog and family friendly options to choose from.
- Beautiful cabana outside to sit in and enjoy alfresco drinks.
- Filled with plenty of cosy corners to unwind and relax.
Nearby Attractions:
- Located on the outskirts of Winchester, less than 10-minute drive into the city centre.
- Short drives to both South Downs National Park and the New Forest National Park.
- Less than a mile from Winchester Golf Academy (re-opens 7th September 2022).
See inside the pub: The Running Horse
