The Selborne Arms

The Selborne Arms is a traditional village pub located in Selborne, East Hampshire, England. According to its official website, it presents itself as "the perfect location to share a drink or meal with family, friends or colleagues," and is positioned as a convenient stop for walkers on the Zig Zag path or the Hangers Way, as well as for visitors to the local church, pottery or museum. The pub serves food lunch and dinner every day, offering a menu of traditional and innovative dishes that showcase local and homemade produce. Its drinks selection includes five local real ales on the bar, a wine list with twelve wines available by the glass, local 'Selborne' fizz, and a wide selection of soft drinks. The venue features a cosy bar area with a real fire, a more intimate Dining Room, and a large garden with a play area popular with children and parents. There is a large car park behind the pub, part of which is run by East Hampshire District Council and free to use, while the upper part belongs to Gilbert White's House and requires payment for non-visitors. The pub is open every day from approximately 11am to 10pm, with reduced winter hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, and special Christmas opening times. Food service runs from noon to 2pm Tuesday to Sunday for lunch and 6.30pm to 8.30pm Tuesday to Saturday for dinner, with takeaway options available. The building itself is of architectural interest: on entering, visitors must turn left or right because a massive brick chimney blocks the way ahead, a design known as a baffle entry that is a local tradition well represented in East Hampshire and West Sussex. The chimney serves the large fireplace in the former public bar and a small fireplace in the former saloon bar, and also supports the first floor and staircase. The pub is described by Wikidata as a pub in Selborne, East Hampshire, England, UK. As of the available evidence, no founding year, founder, owner or parent company is specified.

The available evidence does not specify a founding date or detailed historical narrative for The Selborne Arms. However, the pub's official website provides some architectural and historical context. The building features a baffle entry, a local tradition in East Hampshire and West Sussex, where a massive brick chimney blocks direct access to the interior, requiring visitors to turn left or right upon entering. This chimney serves the large fireplace in the former public bar and a small fireplace in the former saloon bar, and also has a structural function, supporting the first floor and staircase. The website notes that this design is well represented in the village, with examples including Bush House next door to the pub and Rose Cottage opposite Bush House. The pub is described as being of two storeys. The Selborne Arms is located in Selborne, East Hampshire, a village closely associated with the naturalist Gilbert White, whose house is adjacent to the pub's car park. The pub's history is intertwined with its role as a village local, serving walkers on the Zig Zag path and the Hangers Way, and visitors to local attractions such as the church, pottery and museum. While no specific dates are given in the evidence, the pub continues to operate as a traditional village inn, offering food, drink and events such as quiz nights, beer festivals and music evenings.

A traditional village pub offering homemade food, local ales and a warm welcome in a rural setting, popular with walkers and families.

• Homemade meals and snacks

  A delicious selection of homemade meals and snacks, with traditional and innovative dishes showcasing local and homemade produce.

• Local real ales

  Five local real ales feature on the bar.

• Wine list

  Superb wine lists offer a fantastic choice, with twelve wines available by the glass and local 'Selborne' fizz.

• Takeaway food

  Takeaway available Tuesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 2pm and 6pm to 8pm.

1. 1Welcome - Selborne Armsselbornearms.co.uk
2. 2About Us - Selborne Armsselbornearms.co.uk
3. 3The Selborne Arms - Wikidatawikidata.org