The Best Cafes in Aldern Bridge, Hampshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Skip the high st coffee chains and give your money to this local independent cafe. Owner James and his staff are lovely, snacks, cakes and food is freshly cooked on site (try their scones and baked potatoes!), at great prices. A classic cafe and tea room. Love this place.

Went to this cafe this morning to try their vegan breakfast and was not disappointed!! We went for the small breakfast with tea and it wuz all yummy!! Staff are so friendly and it's great to find a local cafe that has such a big range of vegan options!! (They also do cakes and milkshakes and much more so check them out if you're vegan!!) Will definitely return!!

A top notch independent cafe tucked off Northbrook Street. Fresh cooked food, yummy cakes and friendly welcoming staff. Don't go to the chain coffee shops, visit here

I always love local small coffe shops rather than big chain brands. We found this coffee shop on the way home in a small sweet street. The staff was friendly and kind, prices are normal. We came from London so we found it cheap to be honest. I had their scones because they make them in the shop. It was very fresh and tasty. They have a good selection of cakes and pastry. Good coffe too. Loved it!

Opens at 7am which is excellent. A warm welcome by all the polite staff. Good quality full English breakfast at a reasonable price, there is a map on the wall that traces their ingredients, coffee is good also. The background music was eclectic, from crying into your coffee one minute to blowing your whistle the next... brilliant. Highly recommended.

We went to this cafe a couple of days ago, and it was a nice change from the usual chain brands we always go to. The owners were super friendly and let our big but well-behaved puppy in, and they even seated us in a quiet area. The coffee was really good and so was the King Breakfast. We'll definitely go back next time we're in Newbury.

Fantastic service. First time trying breakfast there and it was lovely. Very accommodating especially as I'm quite fussy with what i eat and all the staff were great and happy to have a laugh. What we got for breakfast was fantastic for the price and was fresh and not greasy at all. Our plates were clean. This is our new place for breakfast. Thankyou so much!

We found this place by chance when trying to get somewhere that met half way between our friend group. What a great find! We had lots of dietary requirements for our afternoon tea and they were really accommodating. Lovely atmosphere and staff were so friendly and helpful. Would definitely come back again ☺️

Lovely place by the canal, with picturesque views and aesthetic interior. The tea sevice is delicious and well worth it. Sweet, but sometimes you want that! Makes a good chai too.

My favourite place in Newbury to have a relaxing cup of tea by the canal. Particularly if the sun is out. Breakfast is fabulous too. Everything cooked fresh to order. Lovely staff too. Can’t recommend highly enough.

Lovely little cafe overlooking the canal. Food was nice - savory dishes were a nice size and tasty. Cakes were nice looking, but sadly a few were a bit dry. Service was very good, very friendly staff. Would happily return, and look forward to it. Paid car park right next door.

Excellent coffee, amazing cookies, very friendly staff. Great atmosphere, nice cars. Podium Sim longe is great fun for kids and adults 😍 definitely will come back

Delightful staff, lively atmosphere with a brilliant automotive environment which is perfect to petrolheads. Paired with incredible coffee and delicious food, this place is brilliant. I come here with my laptop regularly and I'm delighted every time. One small thing I should note is that takeaway drinks are clearly a lower priority than customers dining in, which is very nice if you're dining-in, but can take quite a while if you're having take-away. That said, the team are really friendly, and I can't do the coffee justice with words!

Nice place for a coffee and some small food. Personally I miss some healthier options. A kind feedback is to improve the time coffee and food take to be in customers hand. Also, the order comes in parts, would be good to come altogether so everyone could eat together. Sunday is usually busy and the waiting time could be way longer.

Sometimes you miss the nice places that are on your own doorstep. Today we found the Long Barn. Had a nice time mooching around and then a good value cafe and coffee. Attentive and happy staff and lovely surroundings. Thank you for our great visit. We will be back

Coffee and patisserie were excellent and the cafe had both indoor and outdoor seating and although it was quite popular we didn't have to wait long to be seated and there were plenty of tables. Staff were friendly and efficient and the prices quite reasonable. The lavender fields behind the Long Barn are free to visit and very relaxing. I guess that must be the scent from the lavender! There is free parking on site, however there don't seem to be many spaces and I imagine it's busy at the weekends. We visited mid-week and had no problems.

Lots of interesting gifts plants and food. Long Barn is not quite unique but a very special place. They must take a long time planing to make everything perfect, from the quality of the Clothes to gifts and a special service in the Cafe. This is a very exclusive venue accessible by all. The displays and attention to detail is fantastic and the indoor plant area displays are something special. We had some very good service in the Cafe and the food was of a very high standard. Small carefully thought out outdoor display and lavender fields.

Fantastic place to fund and sample. A picturesque barn, with shop and cafe tucked away in the hills. You can smell the lavender as soon as you're out of the car, the carpark is moderate but sizeable. The shop is sprawling and wraps around to meet at the cafe and gardens respectfully. From food, to dog stuff, BBQ and garden elements. Even candles and clothing it has a wide range. The cafe was the reason we went, it was pouring with rain but added to the atmosphere inside. There was outdoor seating but we stayed indoors. Seated quickly the staff were great, all the girls who attended had beaming smiles, very friendly and very quick with the orders. Even remembering key details from a 3yr old. The sample of cakes was great, from Lemon and Lavender, banana and passionfruit to coffee cake. The carrot cake was too moist for personal taste, but still good flavours. Great venue, and moderately priced, one to go back to.

Amazing experience, staff are very welcoming and attentive to customers. We all had the classic breakfast and it was so tasty.

We stopped here for a coffee after a lovely Sunday walk on Hazeley Heath, but it was really nearer lunch time. The courtyard was a very pleasant place to relax, with both indoor and outdoor tables, and we fell to the temptation of the brunch menu to enjoy in the sunshine. The food was excellent, freshly prepared and well presented. Our vegetarian preferences were well catered for and the coffee very good. It’s always good to feel the comfortable ambience generated by other clients who are similarly enjoying their food and drink and attentive, cheerful, polite service from both the owner and their staff, the latter clearly very much involved in the success of this charming café. (Photo of the courtyard from our table was taken during a short lull in activity to avoid privacy problems)

Stayed for one night. Ate and drank in the bar in the evening. Staff friendly and the bar areas spotlessly clean. The evening meal was superb. Room was very nice and perfect with everything needed including an iron and iron board. Bit of road noise in the morning as the windows are old. Breakfast again was very good. Cooked to order and set up the start of the day. Will definitely return. Plenty parking to the rear.

My second visit to the Hind’s Head which did not disappoint! I visited for dinner whilst travelling on business (table for 1). Service has always been friendly and the food is excellent. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended!

We’ve just moved to the area & this was our first family Sunday lunch there after a busy day unpacking. What an outstanding experience we had. The food was exceptional, the service matched it. The prices are slightly above the ‘average’ Sunday roast but it’s to be expected at a fine place like this. I’m very pleased the food/service matched the value. See you again soon.

The quality of food is good, and the service was great! The only dislike is having to order 2 weeks in advance for the Christmas meal means you can't change your mind and it's quite pricey. It was good food but I wouldn't say any of it was outstanding. The beetroot wellington was too crunchy and no Yorkshire pudding on the roast turkey meal. We liked the table decor, drinks and deserts were probably the highlight.

A great little find. Very tasty food. Superbly cooked. The crispy bacon is just how I like it and the cherry tomatoes. Ummm ummm

We went for Breakfast. A full English & the vegan option (no vegetarian) The food was vey tasty! Unfortunately the egg was hard. This was my only gripe. Could maybe have added another slice of toast as it was only a small slice of sourdough. The only other issue which seems to be quite common is the vegan breakfast is always more expensive. £32 for breakfast and 2 coffees. Glad I tried it but unfortunately wont be returning. Good Luck.

We stumbled across this little gem looking for somewhere to have some afternoon tea and cake. As soon as we walked in we were made to feel welcome, we ordered a BLT sandwich for me and some caramel shortbread each with tea. It was lovely sitting out in the sunshine! My BLT was really tasty, and seemed to be freshly made, and came with a really generous portion of seasoned fries and salad. I finished it all, including the caramel shortbread! It was a perfect ending to our afternoon out together!

We visited for brunch today and were not disappointed! The poached eggs were nothing short of exceptional, and the bacon was outstanding. We had the full English and avocado, egg and bacon on toast dishes. The sourdough bread was also a joy. Staff were friendly, and the weather was nice, which gave us the chance to sit outside in the garden. Highly recommended, and we will be back!