The Best Pubs in Yateley (and Which Ones You Can Walk To)

Yateley has two classic pubs right in the town centre, the White Lion and the Dog & Partridge, and several more within a short drive. Whether you want a log fire in winter, a proper Sunday lunch or a pint in the garden, there’s a pub here that fits.

We know these pubs well. Gayton House sits right in the heart of Yateley, directly opposite the White Lion, so this guide starts on our doorstep and works outwards.

Yateley pubs at a glance

Pubs in the centre of Yateley

These pubs are all on or just off Reading Road, so you can easily walk to them from the town centre.

The White Lion

104 to 108 Reading Road, GU46 7RX

The White Lion is a Grade II listed former coaching inn dating from the late 18th or early 19th century, and it’s still the handsome centrepiece of Yateley’s high street. Inside, the space is broken into smaller rooms and snug corners, with two log fires that make it one of the cosiest spots in town on a winter afternoon.

Food is served all day, and it’s dog and family friendly, with a few tables out front in summer. Real ale drinkers will find Fuller’s London Pride and Sharp’s Doom Bar on the bar. It’s part of the Vintage Inns group, so you can book a table online.

The White Lion is directly opposite Gayton House, so it doesn’t get any closer than this.

The Dog & Partridge

105 Reading Road, GU46 7LR

If Yateley has a village pub, this is it. The Dog & Partridge looks out over Yateley Green, with the old St Peter’s Church next door, and on a sunny day the tables on the green are some of the best seats in town.

It’s best known for Sunday lunch, when booking is essential. There’s a beer garden with covered seating at the back, and it’s dog friendly. It’s also one of the livelier pubs in Yateley, with live music on Saturdays, a monthly quiz on a Tuesday and a monthly open mic night. Sport is shown on the big screen too, so pick your table accordingly if you want a quiet lunch.

The Royal Oak

27 Reading Road, GU46 7UG

The Royal Oak is a big, open-plan Greene King pub further along Reading Road, with plenty of parking at the back. It has comfy sofas, restaurant-style tables and a quiet area, as well as a darts board and pool table.

It’s the pub for regular nights out. There’s a quiz every Thursday, darts on Tuesdays, and pool on Mondays. Big sporting events are shown inside and on a large outdoor screen. It’s dog and family friendly, and food is served at lunchtime and in the evening.

A little further out

These pubs are better reached by car, bus or a longer walk, but they’re well worth the trip.

The Cricketers

Cricket Hill Lane, GU46 6BA

The Cricketers is a large Greene King pub out of the centre, originally a Morland house. The bar is L-shaped, with comfortable areas leading off it and a small snug with a darts board.

It’s a favourite with families thanks to its big outdoor space, and it’s dog friendly too. Food is served all day, there’s live music on Friday evenings, and there’s parking along the driveway, including a disabled bay by the door.

The Ely

London Road, Blackwater, GU17 9LJ

The Ely is an ivy-covered red-brick country hotel and pub on the A30, right on the edge of Yateley Common. It opens early and serves food all day from breakfast, with a Sunday carvery and an open fire in winter.

The Ely is a natural stop after a walk on the common, and the Surrey Heath Ramblers have used its car park as the starting point for a Yateley Common walk. It’s dog friendly and has a beer garden for warmer days.

The Frog & Wicket, Eversley Cross

The Green, Eversley Cross, RG27 0NS

Just over the border in Eversley Cross, the Frog & Wicket faces the village cricket green. It’s a spacious, food-led Fuller’s pub with a wood-burning stove in the dining room, a garden with a children’s play area and a Tuesday quiz.

The Frog & Wicket also has a Grade II listed skittle alley that’s still in use and can be booked for parties.

The Chequers, Eversley Cross

Eversley Cross, RG27 0NS

The Chequers is a beamed, low-ceilinged gastropub with an open fire at the restaurant end and a large garden with covered outdoor dining. It serves breakfast every day, which makes it a good choice for a weekend morning out, and it’s dog friendly.

Life with a pub on the doorstep

There’s a lot to be said for being able to walk to the pub. No driving, no taxis, no checking bus times; just a short stroll for Sunday lunch or a drink by the fire.

That’s daily life at Gayton House, our collection of 22 apartments for the over 60s in the heart of Yateley. The White Lion is across the road, the Dog & Partridge is a few minutes’ walk away, and the shops, cafes and Yateley Green are all close by.

For more ideas, see our What’s On in Yateley guide for the town’s events this autumn and winter.

Corner of Vicarage Road & Village Way

Frequently asked questions about pubs in Yateley

How old is the White Lion in Yateley?

The White Lion on Reading Road is a Grade II listed former coaching inn, dating from the late 18th or early 19th century. It’s one of the most historic buildings on the high street.

Which pubs in Yateley are dog friendly?

Most of the pubs in this guide welcome dogs, including the White Lion, the Dog & Partridge, the Royal Oak, the Cricketers, the Ely and the Chequers. Check with the pub before you visit, as some keep dogs to the bar or garden.

Where can I get Sunday lunch in Yateley?

The Dog & Partridge is the most popular choice for Sunday lunch, and booking is essential. The White Lion serves food all day, and the Ely does a Sunday carvery.

Which Yateley pubs have a quiz night?

The Royal Oak holds a quiz every Thursday, and the Dog & Partridge runs a monthly quiz on a Tuesday. Over in Eversley Cross, the Frog & Wicket has a Tuesday quiz.

Which pubs in Yateley have a log fire?

The White Lion has two log fires, and the Ely, the Frog & Wicket and the Chequers all have open fires or wood burners.