Ever since it was taken over by new management in October last year, it has been amazing customers and the people of Fareham.

With a picturesque setting next to Wallington River and situated near listed Georgian mansion, Cams Hall, the Cams Mill pub and restaurant was built from scratch in 2013.

In the place of an old tidal mill, a memorial stone outside the pub marks the location of the old Cams Mill, demolished in 1919.

Cams Mill prides itself on a uniquely warm and welcoming atmosphere, with general manager Stuart Midgely keen to put his own stamp on the Fuller’s pub.

Stuart, 34, said: “I took over the place with my wife Victoria in the last week of October and we want to make it our own with people happy to come in to have a drink and a chat. 

“We’ve already had some lovely regulars in and the weekends have been really busy.”

With a popular Christmas period, Stuart wants the bar area to increase as the drink sales continue to grow.

Stuart said: “The bar is at the centre of what we’re trying to do here, our customers seemed to enjoy it with our ales and wines, but we want to get a bigger range in.

“There’s even potential to have a private bar in the upstairs area which is hopefully something we can look into. 

“Our food is really popular too, especially on a Sunday as we have five different roast dinner options!”

Stuart, from Waterlooville, started working in the pub industry at just 16 with the historic Bat and Ball in Hambledon and took over Cams Mill after coming from the Links Tavern in Liphook.

He insists that he is visualising his future at the Fareham watering hole and building on its success.

Stuart said: “I’m happy here and it’s great to be part of a husband and wife team with Victoria.”

Punters' point of view:

Dave Clark, 67, retired from Gosport, said: “I’ve been here before and I really enjoy the atmosphere that they create. The location is a big plus point and the beers are good too.”

George Nicholls, 66, retired from Gosport, said: “The building is great and the view is amazing as well as the drinks. It’s a very welcoming place too.”

Helen Astle, 52, a healthcare director from Clanfield, said: “This is my first time here, we thought we’d come in as the view seemed nice. It’s a more refined atmosphere and very welcoming.”