The Hen and Chicken is a prominent public house situated on the busy A31, 2 miles north of Alton towards Farnham. Built in approximately 1740 the main purpose of the building was a chaise house. Here stage coaches on their way to London and Bishops travelling between Winchester and Canterbury would rest whist horses were changed and passengers refreshed.

Today the original inglenook fireplace is still in use but the post boxes above the fireplace remain empty! Rumour has it that Dick Turpin once hid in the upstairs accommodation!

The first known landlord of the then named Hen and Chickens was a gentleman called Mr Rawson. Today the ‘s’ has been dropped and is known today as the Hen and Chicken. During this period the Inn became a gathering place for travellers and horse dealers.
Previously Froyle and its surrounding parishes used to be in a fertile hop growing area and many habitants from London would spend a few weeks in the summer months in the countryside picking hops for extra money, much of this of course was spent on ale at the inn!   Since then the Hen and Chicken has become a popular traveller’s inn which families and friends often use as a halfway house and meeting point between London and the Southern Counties.

Today much of the history has been preserved and the fireplace is quite a feature during the winter months. In the summer a large garden and children’s play area are also popular. There is an excellent menu which caters for all tastes, from classic dishes to traditional pub meals. All food ingredients are fresh and sourced locally where possible. A new feature which has been added for the 2007 season is our own vegetable garden where fresh home grown vegetables will be included on the menu.

The Hen and Chicken Inn is family friendly and actively welcomes children of all ages. A warm greeting is offered by staff, and it is a great place to relax, unwind and enjoy good food and fine wines and ales.