The latest issue of the AA Travel Guide has been released and eight establishments in Hampshire have made the cut. Restaurants are awarded three, four or five rosettes.
On its website, the AA said: “AA rosettes are awarded by our team of inspectors, who have an unrivalled wealth of experience in assessing culinary excellence. Restaurants with three rosettes have achieved culinary standards that demand national recognition well beyond their local area.
"The cooking will be underpinned by the selection and sympathetic treatment of the highest quality ingredients. Timing, seasoning and the judgment of flavour combinations will be consistently excellent.
"Receiving the award is a huge achievement not to be underestimated.” Here are the best restaurants and hotels in Hampshire, according to the guide. Be sure to click through all the pages to find out the best places.
On its website, the AA said: “AA rosettes are awarded by our team of inspectors, who have an unrivalled wealth of experience in assessing culinary excellence. Restaurants with three rosettes have achieved culinary standards that demand national recognition well beyond their local area.
![Avenue Restaurant at Lainston House Hotel, Woodman Ln, Sparsholt, Winchester, has been awarded three rosettes in the AA travel guide.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmQ0MjFjYjQ5LWE4NjctNDg2OC1iYjUzLWRiNDM1ZDNiZWI3ZTphMzQxOTI0NS0zN2E4LTQ5YjktOWNhZi1hOGJhZDRmMmJiNzI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
5. Avenue Restaurant at Lainston House Hotel
Avenue Restaurant at Lainston House Hotel, Woodman Ln, Sparsholt, Winchester, has been awarded three rosettes in the AA travel guide.Photo: Google Street View
![Lime Wood Hotel, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, has been awarded five stars in the AA travel guide](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjllZTQ1YTBlLTM1ZGQtNGYyZC1hMjQxLTAzMGVmZjMzYjMwZDo3ODYyY2Q2ZS1hNDM4LTRlMTYtYmMwNi1kZmYzOTQxZTQ2NWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
6. Lime Wood Hotel
Lime Wood Hotel, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, has been awarded five stars in the AA travel guidePhoto: Google Street View
![Chewton Glen, Christchurch Rd, New Milton, has been awarded five stars in the AA travel guide.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjdiNjAwZjc4LThhZDEtNDI4MC1iYWJlLTRmNWMyOTQ4MTc3NTpiY2YyZWQyYi04NGE4LTRjNDUtYjg3My1kZjAyNDVlMWFkMzM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
7. Chewton Glen
Chewton Glen, Christchurch Rd, New Milton, has been awarded five stars in the AA travel guide.Photo: Google Street View
![Southampton Harbour Hotel and Spa, 5 Maritime Walk, Southampton, has been awarded five stars in the AA travel guide.](https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI4MTQxMzdhLWQ1ZWQtNDY3OS05ZWIyLTY2NWNhNTk4NGE3ZjozMzgzYzllYS1jNzM5LTRkNjMtYjMyYi1kZjM5M2NjNWYxNGY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=640)
8. Southampton Harbour Hotel and Spa
Southampton Harbour Hotel and Spa, 5 Maritime Walk, Southampton, has been awarded five stars in the AA travel guide.Photo: Google Street View