Here is just a little info to let you get to know us better...
Here is a little potted history of our pub and the local area... if you have a spare minute or two and maybe a cup of tea (or is that a G&T), we think it's well worth a read.
The Mill House was one of eight mills listed under Odiham in the Domesday book. This sounds like a very large number for a comparatively modest community, but of course the water wheel was one of the few sources of power generation available to the contemporary population (alongside the horse).
It was burnt down in 1345 and was subsequently rebuilt. It was called King's Mill, and was owned by the former royal Manor of Odiham, and subsequently by successive Lords of the Manor until 1920. Sections of the present building date from the 17th century.
The first known miller to operate the mill was John Hooker in 1615, and it was last used as a corn mill in 1895, when the then miller, Sydney Loader, was described as an il cake and manure merchant".
The mill became a residential property in the early 20th century, and was sold with the rest of the manor in 1920, at which time it was restored. It became the Mill House restaurant in the early 1990's, and the mill wheel was restored in 1995.
The wheel ceased working a couple of years ago, but we completed a further restoration of the wheel as part of the current refurbishment of the building.
When we took the Mill House under our wing, it was trading as a Blubeckers branded restaurant, with a 'meet and greet' station at the front door and full table service. There was a scheme in place to introduce a staircase from the gallery down into the restaurant, but we scrapped that as we felt it would spoil the layout of the building.
As part of the renovations to the Mill House in early 2011, over a period of eight weeks, we moved the bar to a more central location and substantially increased its size. In addition, we re-located the loos, and undertook a major renovation of the kitchen, replacing almost all the existing equipment.
Many thanks to local historian Sheila Millard for all your help compiling this history: your assistance has been invaluable.
If youd like to put a name to a face, allow us to introduce you to the crew...
Manager
Rob has come to us from working in a 5 star hotel, he used to run pubs, so has plenty of experience in our field. Rob's the one who cracks the jokes on the busy shifts - which keeps us all smiling. Rob is a proper family man and loves to take his kids out on his days off. He loves a drink and good food, which suits us perfectly!
Senior Deputy Manager
Andy is a great addition to the management team here at the Mill House and it's fair to say we're delighted to have him (don't tell him that too often). Bringing great experience to the table, Andy has managed many pubs round the local area and it's no exaggeration to say not a day goes by when he doesn't serve someone he knows.
Deputy Manager
Proud Frenchman Hervé joins us after an eclectic career that has spanned rugby, economics, hotels and more recently top-end pubs. He's full of joie de vivre and always up for a chat about the latest rugby news or anything else that takes his fancy, so feel free to pop in and practice your fran-glais over a G&T or glass of white wine (he recommends the Picpoul de Pinet).
Assistant Manager
Charlotte joined us a waitress and hard work shone through promoting her to Assistant Manager! The mum of the team, top animal lover, she's a listening ear and always around to help everyone, that's if she's not out feeding our ducks and swans. Alongside her rescue dog she has recently adopted a rescue kitten too!
Assistant Manager
Our newest member of the management team has just relocated from Manchester to be closer to family. Jack is a proudly retired national gymnast and outside of work you’ll either find him at home with his two cats, eating out or front row at a music event!
Supervisor
Jo started with us in May 2022. Jo is a personal trainer and a mum of 2 during the day, then waitress by night. Jo is super attentive and always busy finding work to do. Jo enjoys her family time and fluff baby as well.
Supervisor
Poppy has 6 dogs who we all know and love at the pub, as they are regulars. Poppy's passion is all things food and drink which makes working at the Mill House the best fit! Poppy is also a make up artist for film and TV, so if she's not behind the bar , she'll be on set!
Supervisor
Archie joined us as a Front of House team member, his absolute hard work and versatility shone through and he has recently been promoted to Supervisor. He has had various different jobs, from working bars, selling cars and as a top barista. His favourite place to be at work is the bar, so when you join us, he'll more than likely be behind it to greet you. Aafter work you may find him at the bar enjoying his favourite beer, Asahi.
Supervisor
This is our handyman, chef, master pint pourer and anything else that he can get his hands on. Willing to do anything for anyone as long as there's a pint at the end of the day. He has been around a number of our pubs over the years and he knows pretty much everything about the pub game.
Bar/Waiting
Laura is often serving in the restaurant and you'll see her on the bar too. She is studying Biology at university and in her free time she loves to travel, hike, go to the gym and socialise with friends
Bar/Waiting
Katherine has recently returned to us from a ski season. You'll see Katherine on the bar and she may also serve you in the restaurant, without her ski's!
Bar/Waiting
Jesse is one of our 'front of house team', she will often serve you in the restaurant, but she is soon going off to uni to study medicine . Jesse is always calm and cool, even on our busiest days.
In her free time, she loves sewing and art.
Bar/Waiting
Emily is a regular member of our Front of House team. When she's not at the Mill House, you'll find her running or at the gym. After shift Emily will be enjoying a pint of Super 8 with some of the team.
Bar/Waiting
Chloe is a regular member of our amazing Front of House team, always smiling and happy to welcome everyone.
Chloe has recently returned from travelling in Thailand and in her spare time she plays hockey for Fleet and Ewshot.
Bar/Waiting
Kai recently joined us at the Mill House, following in the footsteps of his brother. Kai has very quickly got to grips with different roles and will be training on the bar shortly.
In his spare time, he plays football, goes to the gym and enjoys festivals in the summer months.
Bar/Waiting
Jason will often welcome you at the main bar. He is a talented young man and in his free time he likes to DJ, produce music and he plays the piano.
Bar/Waiting
Imi has recently joined us at the Mill House and will often be seen delivering plates of delicious food to our guests. Alongside her work here she is currently studying engineering at college.
In her free time she really enjoys singing and doesn't mind getting her hands dirty and would like to become a car mechanic.
Bar/Waiting
Anwen joined us in 2025, she is a second year student studying psychology and sociology at uni.
Anwen is one of our treasures and you'll often see her working on table service in our beautiful garden in the summer months.
Bar/Waiting
Amar is with us when he is not at uni studying accounting and finance. He is a versatile chap and you may see him in the restaurant , in the garden or serving on the bar. In his spare time he enjoys going to the gym and watching football, he loves to wind down with an Asahi after work, just like the rest of the team!
Bar/Waiting
Amelie joined us in 2021, a very busy young lady between completing her first year of uni and travelling, her favourite place is Sri Lanka and, she always makes time for a few shifts her with us in the holidays to fund her traveling antics!
Bar/Waiting
Charlotte is a waitress in our Front of House team, she says she loves being part of the Mill House team. Currently studying fashion at Uni and she enjoys going to the gym in her spare time.
Bar/Waiting
Eva is one of our waitresses at the Mill House, she is currently studying for A-levels and off to university next year to complete a neuroscience degree.
Bar/Waiting
Finley is one of our treasures, he will often be seen serving the tables bringing delicious plates of food from the kitchens as he works hard alongside the kitchen staff.
In his free time, Finley enjoys walking his dog and reading.
Bar/Waiting
Ruby is a member of our fabulous Front of House team, she is currently studying for her A levels and hopes to go to uni to study sport and exercise science. In her free time Ruby likes to dance and go to the gym.
Bar/Waiting
Eloise joined us in 2025, she is one of our best employees, we are so so grateful to have her and has quickly learnt the different roles around the Mill House. After her shift you may see her enjoying a Hugo spritz.
Eloise is a national competitor in trampolining and also is a gymnastic coach.
Bar/Waiting
Ewan started with us in 2022 and he has mastered working all the sections, including assisting the chefs in the kitchen, although the main bar is his favourite place to be! He is a third year law student, aspiring criminal barrister. In his free time he enjoys sport and gaming.
Bar/Waiting Staff
Mollie is one of our younger members of the team, but you would think she's been in the business for years - an absolute natural with our customers! She's currently completing an apprenticeship with us, we couldn't be prouder to have her as a member of our team.
Bar/Waiting
Jasmin is with us when she is not at uni studying her masters degree in quantum physics. Jasmin is super talented, she is a national athlete in long jump and sprinting.
Jasmin says she loves working at the Mill House as it is such a beautiful place and she loves all the customers dogs too!
Head Chef
James is our larger than life head chef who has a million stories to tell and especially if you want to share a bottle of whisky or a curry. He loves to bring our menu to life and serves up an amazing roast dinner and he really loves to be outside on the BBQ when he can.
Sous Chef
Johnny is a legend at the Mill House kitchen, a top sous chef, the kitchen is always buzzing when he's in, keeping everyone up to speed!
He's one of our team of talented chefs. In his free time Johnny likes to chill and cook some of his own special dishes for family and friends.
Junior Sous Chef
Liam is one of our amazing and creative chefs in the kitchen, working very hard behind the scenes.
In his free time he is a blacksmith and enjoys hiking too.
Chef
Not only is Nikki our pudding queen but also a very talented artist, she loves to use acrylic paints on canvases. We asked her what her favourite pudding to make was - her reply was all of them. Our personal fave from her at the moment is the Eton Mess!
Senior Chef de Partie
Zdenko has been with Brunning and Price for many years and started as a Kitchen Porter, but whilst no one was looking he has been sneaking his way up the kitchen and is now a full time chef. Zdenko is particularly fond of a tikki fire - spiced rum after a long hard day in the kitchen. Zdenko also enjoys playing video games when he is not busy at work.
Chef de Partie
Sandra is one of our Chef de Parties. Sandra likes to meet new people and enjoy life. In her free time, Sandra likes to cook and travel, and hopes to combine her passions with her work life.
Gardener/Maintenance Person
Simon is our 'go to guy' for pretty much everything and anything. If it needs unblocking, mending, tidying, pruning - he will have done it in no time! Always seen with his beloved wing-woman, his dog Pip, at his side and on a mission to get the latest set of crazy jobs he's been given done. Whether at work or home, he is bound to be cracking a joke or two. We would be lost without our Simon.
Gardener/Maintenance Person
Ian is our fabulous Gardener. Ian is making his mark and looking after our wonderful grounds.
