Quirky cafe for breakfasts and burgers amid vintage ephemera and an old Boeing 1-11 parked nearby. Summary via Google
About The Departure Lounge
The Departure Lounge is a cafe at Hillside Nurseries on Basingstoke Road, set among vintage ephemera and an old Boeing 1-11. Breakfasts and burgers are on the menu alongside BBQ, hog roast and afternoon tea, with options for different diets. The grounds include a marquee for events.
The venue takes bookings, welcomes children, groups and dogs. Staff are noted as friendly and helpful. Service can be slow at times. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5.
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Sunday
- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
What's nearby
- Hillside Car Boot Sale 100m away
- Keepers lodge C & CC 5cs 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
People say this venue offers delicious food, including BBQ, hog roast, and afternoon tea, with options for various diets, and features beautiful grounds with a marquee for events. They also highlight the reasonable pricing, the friendly and helpful staff, and the accommodating service for wedding planning.
Some reviews mention the service can be slow.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Guest rating
- 4.4 / 5 (616 reviews)
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Food hygiene rating
- 5 out of 5 – Very good
- Destination
- Hampshire
Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.