Where to eat: the 50 best restaurants in Lymington

I’m always impressed by the quality and creativity of the food here. The chef’s talent shines through in every dish, with flavours and presentation that are consistently imaginative and beautifully balanced. I’m a big fan of tasting menus, and this one easily holds its own against several Michelin star experiences I’ve had. Not knowing what’s coming next, and having each course introduced as it arrives, really adds to the sense of occasion. It’s also great to see a place investing in future talent—the energy and enthusiasm from the team is infectious. Our waiter was genuinely thrilled when we complimented the bread—he couldn't hold back that he’d made it himself that morning. Just a heads-up: tips are cash only, so it's worth bringing some along to avoid getting caught out. I can't wait to be back, if only I could fit in more than once a year.

My wife and I ate at the Elderflower in Lymington and had the 3 course lunch menu. It was a delightful meal at a reasonable price. The freshly baked bread was such a lovely way to start, along with the bouquet garni butter which was very moreish. We had an oyster each, which we didn't regret! We've never had a better Oyster, and the flavour pairing of jalepeno and honey worked so well. We had the starters of duck salad and cuttlefish, which was pleasant. The main course was the highlight, the mixed grill of seafood was awesome, and the smoky charred flavour was addictive! The desserts were brilliant, especially since it was my first soufflé ever! So delicious. Thanks to Keane and the rest of the team at the Elderflower for a lovely lunch.

I ordered a takeaway Mixed Fish Grill with potatoes for £25 from The Elderflower Restaurant In Lymington, expecting a decent portion and quality for the price. Although the restaurant staff were nice the food experience was a letdown. First of all, the portion size was shockingly small for a £25 meal — it felt more like a starter than a main course. To make matters worse, instead of the potatoes I ordered, I received plain noodles, which made no sense. For a dish that’s marketed as a premium option, this felt lazy and overpriced. I definitely won’t be ordering from here again. There are plenty of places that offer better quality and value for money. Very disappointing.

A "10 minute wait" for takeaway fish & chips turned into a 35 minute wait, orders came out in waves and for the last 2 portions we were informed that they'd run out of chips and they were now coming fries (looked like the type ovened from a frozen bag). If I had known in advance I wouldve chosen a different venue for our lunch. The standard dining-in experience may have been given the AA 3 Rosettes, but the takeaway option sadly doesn't live up to that grading at all. Communication of expected delays in advance and knowing stock levels could be improved significantly. From what we saw whilst ordering, the quality of food being carried to tables inside looked great. A last tip if ordering the takeaway is to check your order by opening the box before leaving to confirm that you have salt and vinegar on, as they didn't add any to mine despite confirming it at the counter. Not worth £16.50, grab a sandwich from the store opposite, save yourself £10 to use on a flapjack, coffee and 30 minutes of your holiday.

A wonderful full on experience. I chose the KF Fish wings as my starter. This chef must be mad to come up with the idea of fish wings KFC style. It’s so hard to eat without getting frustrated by a bone here or there; but it is soooo worth it. A totally tasty, barking mad, delicious starter. Being a Friday I followed by posh fish n chips. It’s just what to expect from an excellent restaurant. Spot on. To finish Rasberry soufflé. An amazing and incredible desert. It’s a must visit restaurant.

This is fine dining restaurant, but we felt a little disappointed. The duck salad was tasty but didn't seem to have any meat and was what seemed to be duck skin scratchings. The seafood mixed grill was more stew like and the fish was a bit over cooked. The raspberry soufflé was the star dish and quite brilliant.

We chose the four course tasting menu with accompanying wine flight. What a revelation! The whole evening was perfect in every way. Yes, it was expensive, but quality and inventiveness costs - and this evening had the best of both. Great venue for that special treat. I won’t post pictures as that would spoil the surprise of the tasting menu, but each course looked and tasted incredible.

It was a wonderful visit tonight (as it is everytime we visit!). We were welcomed in like old friends & chatted with the waitresses about our day and recent events. The food came quickly & my lamb that came highly recommended was spectacular! My parents also complimented their dishes as well and there is clearly someone who knows his stuff working hard preparing the food. Have always loved visiting & will definitely be back as we have never left disappointed!!

It's difficult to find but once you are there you are in for a good surprise. The food is amazing, not pretentious dishes but executed to perfection. I recommend the avocado mousse and the flamboyant chocolate and coffee desert.

Absolutely fantastic lunch. Staff were very friendly and attentive. The food both looked and tasted amazing. We had 3 courses, and it would be hard to choose which was our favourite, as the whole meal was faultless, and exceeded our expectations. The location is just off the main street, and is a hidden gem.

I had the most incredible experience here. the service was immaculate, constant care without feeling suffocating. the food was delicious with no complaints and everything hitting the spot. and finally the ambience and decor set the perfect date night. thank you to Nicola and Peter for a night not to forget.

Super friendly staff, attentive but not overly. Menu is really interesting from the starters through to the sweets selection. Star of the night for me was the Avocado Cheesecake starter...absolutely delicious...I am going to ask for the recipe 😋 ....will definitely return when in the area again. One of the nicest meals we have had for a very long time.

Wow ! What a lovely meal , delicious food and really interesting menu ! The staff were excellent, very knowledgeable about the menu and so helpful. Recommend this for a visit , we will be back . Thank you

A lovely quirky restaurant in an old school house. The seating is arranged over a number of small floors so can be quite intimate. It might be difficult for someone in a wheelchair or with limited mobility due to all the steps (there is one down from the entrance). The food is lovely and very well presented. The staff are welcoming and attentive without being intrusive. We had dinner and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The lunch menu we had was very varied and the food was very good. If you let them know in advance that you are celebrating something special they bring you an extra surprise.

We had really nice food here. Not exceptional, but of a good standard. The crab salad was very tasty, but it was hard to taste the garlic butter. The seabass was nicely cooked, but the sauce lacked depth. The sweets were nice, especially the cheesecake and sorbets. The cheeseboard had a trio of standard cheeses that were a good way to finish up what was an overall nice pub meal. The servers were very pleasant and efficient too.

A good pub with a nice atmosphere, we came for a drink one night and likes it so came back to eat the next night. There were 3 real ales to choose and a straight forward menu with a specials card too. The service is nice, efficient with a relaxed feel. The food was good with nice flavour and nice portion size. Price is about average and the decor is very pleasant with a lovely outdoor seating area with a lovely sheltered feeling. We would definitely return when we are in the area again so I would recommend you try it for yourself. Booking is probably recommended

We were accommodated at short notice and staff were good and helpful. My wife had sea bass which she thought was a small portion for the price. My steak pie was fair price overall the food was good as was the service and atmosphere.

Ate here after talking to someone in our B&B and was told they served good fish and seafood dishes we decided to give it a try. We booked a table just to be sure and as it was a nice evening decided to eat outside. The food was excellent we had salmon gravlax to start with seabass dauphinoise potato in a bisque and I had the seafood special. Service was good, water was constantly replenished without asking The man who served us I believe is the owner has a bit of a nonchalant demeanor but dont let that put you off Would definitely recommend if you like fish and sea food, we came to the New Forest to try a couple of restaurants should just have eaten here more often and saved a shed load of money

Another fabulous visit to this great pub. Came for lunch with friends and their dog. Fantastic selection of food from both the lunch and specials menu. All our food was piping hot and delicious. The spinach and courgette pakora starters were absolutely divine. The staff were really attentive and friendly. Thank you to all.

Great restaurant. Lovely food and staff. The warm pork scratching to start were fabulous, and came with a lovely spicy apple sauce. I had the fish stew for my main which was excellent. My sister had the crab, which she said was lovely. Then we had cheese for dessert, which was great! Good choice of wines. I would go back!!

Me and my husband ordered the prawn cocktail. It was very disappointing such a simple dish made with so much either paprika or cayenne pepper that you could taste the prawns. Then I had the white bait very average My husband had the smoked salmon again very disappointing the horseradish over powered the salmon. There’s no need to ruin decent fresh food.

Ciao belli is a charming, intimate restaurant. The food is delicious and mouthwatering. The waiter is very attentive to your needs. We have been to this restaurant a few times and i forget to take pictures but this time I remembered. This place is superb and would recommend a visit.

The pasta was absolutely delicious – perfectly cooked spaghetti tossed in a rich, flavorful tomato sauce with generous slices of sausage. The portion size was just right, and the dish was both comforting and satisfying. The staff here were super kind and attentive. Very recommend for visitors visiting Lymington🤩🤩🤩

Today we walked around Lymington and dropped into a wonderful and cozy Italian restaurant. Friendly staff, good prices and very delicious food, the chef won my heart. I recommend, definitely visit.

Ciao Belli is a cozy and very pleasant place with an Italian atmosphere. The coffee is delicious and aromatic - it's clear that they really care about quality here. The pastries are delicious, with a crispy crust, perfect for coffee. The place is small, but stylish and comfortable - great for both conversations and a quiet break alone. The staff is friendly, the service is fast and attentive. I will definitely come back again!

A Cozy Breakfast Gem in Town! I stopped by Ciao Belli for breakfast and was genuinely impressed. The scrambled eggs were light, fluffy, and flavorful — exactly how they should be! My coffee was strong and smooth, served hot and just right. The staff were lovely and attentive, and the ambiance was calm and inviting. If you’re looking for a relaxed spot to enjoy a high-quality breakfast, this place is a must-visit!

I stumbled upon Ciao Belli Cafe for breakfast, and I’m so glad I did. The scrambled eggs were hands-down the best I’ve had in ages — soft, buttery, and cooked to perfection. The coffee was just as impressive. The whole place has a warm, welcoming vibe that makes you want to linger. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates good food made with care.

I don't know anything as they closed the kitchen at 2 pm despite it being written they are closing at 3 pm. 1.30pm party of 3 were turned down on a busy sunny Saturday. It's good on the opposite corner of the street was a pub serving food ALL DAY.

I've now seen 2 shows at the Mayflower theatre and I've been very impressed! Both views, although different, have been unrestricted and have given a good view of the stage. There is always a good selection of shows here and it is a good distance from the train station and a couple of car parks

Theatre is as good as any in New York or Toronto. Sightlines were good. Nice feature was rental opera glasses at the seats for a pound. Production was high quality including many complex aerial performances and nice sets. Highly recommended

We travelled down to Southampton to attend a recording of ‘Sorry, I haven’t a Clue, last night at The Mayflower Theatre and had a brilliant evening. As expected, the show was very funny….but I was most impressed with the theatre itself. The staff were so friendly and helpful, the theatre is beautiful, and the prices of the refreshments was so reasonable. There’s no need to try to smuggle sweets in when they sell two bags for £6. The lovely coffee was £3, so cheaper than my local coffee shop. I wish I was local….. I’d be here every week. Thank you all so much for a fabulous evening.

Fabulous local venue. Easily accessible by public transport or if you prefer to drive there is a huge multi story on the next street. Beautiful old theatre with a number of bars so the queues don't get too long!

First time at the mayflower, lovely old theatre , staff were really nice too. However the security who did the bag search was very brusque, he barked at me "bag search" as I'm older and the traffic was busy I didn't quite hear. He then barked again , just a suggestion but a more pleasant attitude would be good. The only thing I struggled with was the toilets , old building very small toilets but that can't be helped . The production of mama mia was brilliant can highly recommend it. Would have given 5 stars apart from the security person

Great venue with excellent facilities for limited mobility Staff incredibly helpful and the show was incredible, superb music with orchestra, amazing sets and hugely talented cast

Had a lovely day watching Mary Poppins at The Mayflower. Not the first time at this theatre, but it never disappointments. As far as Mary Poppins The musical goes though - it's incredible!

Stunning food with a brilliant atmosphere. We were lucky enough to get a window seat and it was so lovely to eat very good food with the harbour view and sunset . Staff were so friendly and attentive and we have been recommending the Haven to any friends who might visit the area!

Terrible experience – avoid this place. My wife and my son had a full glass of red wine spilled on them by the waitress. The manager’s only response? To offer the wine for free. Over £300 worth of clothes were ruined, and there was not even a proper apology or compensation. Absolutely disgraceful customer service. We won’t be coming back – and I suggest you don’t either. EDIT : Their public response is as ridiculous as it is dishonest — claiming they have CCTV proving it was me, when it was clearly their own staff’s mistake. No apology, just denial.

Absolutely excellent - the food was stunning, our party the salmon rilette, the Haven Salmon and fish and chips. Service was great and we sat outside with the heaters. A perfect lunch.

We walked from Milford on Sea to the Haven and back a total of 13 miles of beautiful scenery. Well worth the trip.

Great food. We asked for a different table as ended up very close to a wall. And this place has great views so you want to have a look at the 360 views. But they would not budge. Our anniversary and plenty of available tables but still wasn't possible by them. Customer service guys, how can we spread the word and tell people to go there if you cant adjust your words and say well actually i can move you here. It's an issue.

We stopped here for a morning coffee (and cake) when we were walking along the coast. Coffee was good and the tray bakes were great! The restaurant was busy but there were plenty of staff to keep things moving. There is a limited amount of outside seating. I guess access could be an issue as the restaurant is on the first floor (up a staircase). Dog friendly!

We've been lunching at The Haven for almost 20 years. We've left many glowing reviews over the years due to quality of the food, location, service & atmosphere. However our last few visits have left us very disappointed. After one visit we were so disappointed with quality & portion size I emailed the manageress to express our feelings rather than posting a negative review I got a very defensive, rather rude reply telling me I didn't know what I was talking about in not so many words. We had lunch there yesterday, the portion size was at least half what it was only a few years ago. When I queried it I was told it was about the same as it was......rubbish. We were not offered water, we were not asked if everything was OK until they cleared the table. The restaurant needs a front of house manager to greet & welcome customers. Someone with a real presence who stands out as a leader. The staff who welcome you are all pleasant but they need guidance & the customers need strong positive welcome. Location is amazing & it fits perfectly with a visit to the market followed by lunch at the Haven then a couple more visits while we're in Lymington. Very disappointed & won't be back anytime soon unfortunately

I have only given them a 5 star review simply because there wasn't any more stars available. We enjoyed everything from the moment we walked in. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the chefs coming round to serve was a nice touch. The food was exceptional. We went for the 6 course lunch. Though busy, we didn't feel rushed, and each table got the same level of high service. It's quite telling when all the overhead conversations are about the food. This is definitely a must visit/experience.

Omg. Spectacular. One of the best ever restaurants - maybe the best. Perfect wine pairings. 100%

Truly amazing! A special journey in textures, colours and flavours blended expertly to create a very memorable meal. I did opt for fish only 8 course menu and did not have the wine pairings although am sure they would compliment and add to the experience. Excellent!

Superb fine dining lunch with more than a nod to Japanese cuisine. Absolutely delighted that we were able to get a table and to taste such delicious dishes. Everything was superb, thank you. P.S. Astonished to find out later that our accommodation host was responsible for the stunning Resin tables! Each one a piece of stunning artwork.

I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough. Delicious innovative dishes in a lovely relaxed setting. My friend and I treated ourselves to the 8 course tasting menu which was actually more like 11 courses. The seafood is beautifully prepared and presented with many innovative touches. The flavours are unique and the ingredients are of the highest quality. I will definitely be back and look forward to trying the different seasonal fare. A highly creative team and the front of house staff are relaxed, welcoming and friendly. Fabulous experience. Cannot think of a better pick me up or treat to myself.

First time I have ever been and I would highly recommend to any sea food lover. The food is fresh, you don't know what your going to get till it is served and the waitress or waiter tells you. They leave you to enjoy your food and don't keep asking if you need more drinks. They only have a few tables which allows the chef to be able to cook to a much higher standard, which you taste in the outstanding dishes he prepare for you. We are already planing our next visit.

Small but great restaurant. Food exceptional. Fresh, varied and beautifully presented with excellent service.

Dropped in for lunch as had driven past many times and wanted to try it. A good road side setting though when busy I expect the car parking is not sufficient. Very attractive inside with seating in the bar and a separate restaurant. We chose to eat in the bar area. A nice selection of dishes on the menu available for lunch plus a couple of specials. The Beef lasagne was good as was my halloumi baguette; nicely presented food. The Koru IPA beer they produce was excellent, light and hoppy; we liked it so much took some away in cans with us. An excellent find and we will certainly return.

Made our first trip here on Saturday for dinner. The food, atmosphere and staff of the Monkey Brewhouse are fantastic. And the beer was pretty damn good too. We will definitely be coming back.

Great selection of beers from their own microbrewery. Lovely sounding menu (we didn't eat here). Good sized car park, nice beer patio. Friendly bar and brewery staff.

Lovely place to visit as the food and beers were good value. Not such a good place to stay, as there's no double glazing so the room is cold and you are open to the sound of the drinkers beneath your window until well past 11. Still, the staff were friendly and helpful, giving a chance to sample the beer before buying, so would definitely stop for a meal next time I am passing.

Dropped in for lunch and a pint and couldn't have been happier. Great food and good beer. Caters for gluten-free too. And a special mention for the urinals!

Lovely friendly brewhouse/pub/food and live music venue. We popped in last Friday night and enjoyed good friendly service from all the staff and sat in the bear garden listening to the live music and enjoying very good quality burgers and fries. I would recommend the monkey brewhouse to anyone visiting Lymington, it's just on the edge of town as you come in from the North of town.

Probably the best pub in the New Forest. Consistently good food, friendly staff and delicious fairly priced beer and ale. Live music is great too.

Recommend, good home cooked food reasonable priced.We went to chequers on Friday night, warned about the KOK which sounded fun. 8 of us were put in a side room which was perfect for us to have a great night. Sea bass excellent quality and price. Fish pie enormous. Great value and good service.

Lovely cosy place, nice atmosphere, front and back garden, wide selection of drinks, and various Sunday roast options including veggies. As it was a Sunday we had the Sunday menu options only to comment on. The portions were really generous and the service was quick and helpful, clean toilets and not very expensive per person £25 for starter+main+drinks. Nice afternoon spent in a lovely place

What a super find off the beaten track. Loved the relaxed atmosphere and friendly, warm welcome. Lots of places to sit inside and out. The salads were amazing!! Prices great. Go there!

This is a real pub, totally authentic and with an atmosphere all of its own. There is a good range of drinks for just about all tastes. The food is great with a good choice of fish, meat and vegetarian options. Portions are generous. This place is well worth seeking out as pubs like this are hard to find these days.

We used to come to this pub all the time when visiting relatives. We came for Sunday lunch this week and the food and service were first class. The staff were attentive without being obtrusive and the visit reminded us of what we'd been missing. As we're staying in the area for a few months we'll definitely visit again!

Great find amongst the marshes and trees outside of Lymington. Lovely beer garden and marquee (s) . The staff were very friendly. We had the ploughman’s, which was nicely served , tasty and plenty of food. Prices very competitive.

Just had lunch here with my sister and her family including a 6 and 2 year old. Lovely pub with lots of character. A great outdoor undercover seating area with big screen TV and patio heaters. Food portions were very adequate and all in our party enjoyed their meals. I went for the battered cod and chips and certainly won’t need to be eating dinner tonight. If you’re in the area it’s well worth a visit. It’s off season at the moment however it was still pretty busy. We didn’t book ahead and were fortunate to get a table. Probably best to book ahead if going during busier times.

Returning for our Second Visit inside of a Week, we were Not Disappointed! Service was Prompt and Friendly. Food and Drinks outstanding! Definitely got Value for Money and a Returning Customer! Finished off with Beautiful Dough Balls!! Mmmmmm!

A wonderful birthday experience with Family. The staff were excellent; they were very helpful, fun and attentive without being unduly intrusive. The food was delicious, fresh and hot. The staff were helpful in their recommendations, and the service was prompt and smooth. The setting was clean, well presented and very pleasant. Highly recommended!

Been a while since I’ve been into a Prezzo so went out for a dinner, the price was still as decent as I remembered and that was nice, the food was great and the atmosphere was nice went around 6:30pm and wasn’t to busy so could talk easily. Our server Oscar was a star very friendly and came round quickly getting us whatever we needed all in all it was a great experience and hope to have it continue like this

Arrived for lunch and was seated straight away. The menus were clearly explained. Drinks and Olives arrived promptly. Then 10 minutes later, mains arrived. Roasted Duck Bolognese Pappardelle was amazing. As was the Chicken, Mushroom & Garlic Rigatoni. Both very generous portions. I can highly recommend both and the Caramel Macchiato Sundae. Try it with the Espresso shot and Baileys shot - heaven. Staff were extremely friendly and attentive. Surroundings were clean and well presented.

Overall a great evening, but unfortunately under staffed. The team worked very hard and made us very welcome, just felt sorry for the workers as it was very busy and only 2 members of staff working the floor

Delicious food and lovely service. Definitely recommend the burrata starter and the tiramisu. We turned up at 6pm on a Saturday and were accommodated. Had to share the room with some noisy families but didn't dampen an excellent meal out :)

Food tasted amazing and fresh. Couldn’t fault anything. Hope (our waitress) was sweet, polite, and very courteous, even making sure my partner (who recently broke his leg) was comfortable, and put us out of the way.

Fantastic place, the owner came and spoke with us as well, he was lovely and enjoyed the convo. The service was amazing, Laura and Tom who served us where amazing as well. Looked after us especially with our 1 year old. The food was stunning, must try the beetroot with horseradish sorbet with goat cheese. The maind was incredible, the fish and ships and roast chicken. Highly recommended, will definitely come back.

If you are looking for somewhere for a romantic date night or somewhere to go for a phenomenal meal, look no where else but here. Attentive staff, amazing fresh food, accommodating to allergies, light and fresh atmosphere. Only grip would be not prompting for a card tip, who carries cash anymore. Will return when next over this way! Highly recommended...

Fantastic lunch spot. The service was spot-on. Attentive but not intrusive. Very warm and welcoming without over-doing it. And the food, oh my. The food was out of this world. The most tender chicken, the dept of flavours on the gravy, the sweetness of the cabbage… just phenomenal! My wife had the steak w/ asparagus and garlic butter and it did not disappoint. The portion size is veery generous and all the garnishes and fixings were delicious. We’ve had worse in proper steakhouses local to us. The fact that only the best local produce is being served and all the love and passion invested really shows. Do yourself a favour and have a look at the wine on offer and ask for advice if you need to. Both great new world and old world options that will cater for everyone. This was a party of 4 that just walked up without booking and the team said yes with a big smile. Thank you all for our great lunch. Memories were made around that table.

Best meal in a long time. The fish and chips could have been the best I have had. My wife had the pork chop with mash and fried egg. Both sound simple but were a real treat. Really worth a visit. I would highly recommend it.

A Gem Of A Find Whilst on holiday in the area, I booked a table for my wife’s birthday, having read great reviews for High Street Kitchen. We were greeted by Maddy, who sat us at a very nice table and was attentive in the right measure. We both chose the Sirloin steak and had cauliflower cheese as an extra dish. Our meals were served personally by the chef Gavin and Maddie, which was a lovely touch as diners don’t usually get the opportunity to meet the chef. The steaks were of very good quality & sizeable, cooked to perfection and so full of flavour. As we couldn’t decide which dessert to have, Gavin suggested a trio, which was too good an opportunity to turn down. Yet again, everything was perfect and special mention for the excellent banana soufflé made by son Adam. All in all we had a wonderful and memorable night and hats off to Gavin, Adam and Maddie. I just wish we lived nearer! Would certainly recommend as ‘farm to fork’ food with quality ingredients as you’d expect.

The fish was very fresh and delicious. Unfortunately, I missed the soufflé. Thank you to the merchant for waiting.

So happy that Lymington has this fresh and exciting restaurant. The chef clearly values food taste and texture and all the dishes had layers of flavour. The steak was so completely divine I cannot stop raving about it to friends. The fish was fresh and excellent. A very sensory friendly restaurant as the music was not too loud, the ambience was nice and the restaurant was not bustling. The staff where so sweet ,professional and knowledgeable. The wine was excellent and there various options with different tasting notes which satisfied even for the fussiest. It does not feel like another chain samey restaurant it is nice to know that a place like this is a local option for dining out. My one complaint is that the chips were not very nice and I could not finish them and the side salad could have been more exciting.

Honestly the best roast I’ve ever had. The meat was very tender and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The food arrived quickly and the service was amazing. All the waiters came often to check up on us and clean up our table. I definitely would visit again if I’m in the area!

Wonderful hotel and restaurant. Stayed for a couple of nights and thoroughly enjoyed it! Food and drink were delicious, facilities fab and perfect location. Beautiful cobbled streets leading to the marina a 7/8 minute walk away and lots of choices of coffee shops & food establishments. Will definitely revisit, highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Visited as a pub at lunchtime, loved it, so booked a table for dinner for acoustic night. Service was very slow, due to staff v customer ratio, but I can't fault them when you had them. Very friendly and welcoming. Lamb rump and mini lamb pie was delicious and sitting next to the folk music gathering was great.

The venue has an olde worlde feel about it and a cosy atmosphere. There is outside seating also. There is a range of food on the menu and a well stocked bar. The venue is open for breakfast and has a good set menu available at various times. It is a good local music venue and has part of the premises dedicated to the music gigs. Really great place. Caters for all ages and pockets!

Stayed in a deluxe room, needs a little TLC , bed extremely comfortable.Thank you to ALL STAFF (sorry didn't get all names) Courtney extremely helpful, but everyone there were amazing and made our stay perfect. We will be back. Recently returned April 2025 OMG Thank you to Eddie (Manager) you are an outstanding member of this establishment. Couldn't do enough to make our stay THE BEST ! so so helpful,friendly. Couldn't of wished for more, made us feel the most important people ever. Thank you once again to ALL STAFF, I have already booked our next stay.

We were greeted and seated very quickly. We had time to look at the menu and decide without feeling rushed. We both decided on the Sunday roast beef. It was delicious! The servers were attentive and polite. We asked for sauces which were brought to us quickly. We couldn't have asked for a better service. Thank you.

Very dog friendly pub, food was excellent especially the salad with the cauliflower bites. Service excellent

What an amazing experience . Lovely decor , really friendly & attentive staff. It was our best Indian dining experience to date! We also got a cake for my other half's bday which was a nice surprise. Don't hesitate to come here! I had railway lamb which was delicious and tender and partner had a korma /madras hot. We also tried tandoori mixed started which was amazing!! We shall return when next in the area thanks guys! :) Kat & Luke (Fareham)

I ate here with my parents a few days ago and the first thing we noticed were the large number of awards on the walls for best restaurant. When we ordered these were more than vindicated and this is honestly the best curry I've ever had. My only regret is I don't live nearby so I can't regularly come back! The staff were friendly, service was very quick, and I can't say enough about how delicious all of the food was. I can't recommend enough!

Beautiful décor and food was lovely (a little less spicy I would say than some of the equivalent dishes in West London). They served all 13 of us with ease and speed. Very helpful with the booking a week beforehand (we understandably put down a deposit which was taken off the bill). Ohh and they accept Amex

The food and service was superb. We went here during our visit to the New forest. I absolutely loved the Lamb Fire cracker and the spice was spot on! Nice and tender meat and plenty of it (not left short). My partner had the Chicken Dhansak and again she said it was great. Many Indian restaurants out there but I got to say this one was outstanding and I wish it was my local.

Very busy place and obviously popular with the locals. Food good but two of our King Prawn dishes were slightly over cooked, which is a pity. Great flavours and sensibly priced drinks. Main gripe? Cheap frozen deserts AVOID!! Come on Rivaaz, you're better than this.

Certainly not cheap but this is one restaurant where you 100% get what you pay for — and then some. To start with, service was incredible. The guys who waited on me were attentive, had great suggestions on what to order and were quick to clear the dishes when done. Food was great. A lot of traditional Indian dishes while also offering some original fusion recipes. Overall this is restaurant that stands out among the rest and is worth the money if you’re looking for nice meal and night out.

Came for dinner as recommended by a friend who lives in Lymington. Very tasty and flavoursome food in a clean and beautifully decorated restaurant. Staff was pleasant and helpful despite being very busy! I had the railway lamb which was delicious. Generous chunks of tender lamb with a bit of spice. My friends had the Chicken tikka and a chicken korma which they loved. I would definitely visit again and also recommend. Pre booking advised as there was limited timing slots when I tried booking in a day advance.

Food was good. Steak was tasty but tough. Cost was very reasonable at under £17 for steak, chips, peppercorn sauce, mushroom peas and tomato, and that also included a pint of beer.

We do love a Wetherspoon's, especially when travelling. We've been to this one before and it's nice enough. This time it was a bit messy and the food took almost 30 minutes to arrive. When it did there was no apology at all . However it was fresh and hot.

One of the best Spoons that I have been to. Pleasant, clean interior, friendly staff, a great selection of beers and a beautiful garden to the rear. Just had a beer but the food also looked good.

Food and service great but way too loud and zero atmosphere.

Good Spoons clean, good beer selection and nice interior. Garden very spacious too.

Great value and essential local service especially on a budget. Was a staple in my younger days when alcohol was king. Now I find it the perfect option to feed the whole family without forking out hundreds of pounds. This is more important now than ever. The food is good quality with deals on specific days as all weatherspoon's fans will be familiar with. If you want to take the kids and family out without disturbing the local plush folk then look no further. There is already an oversupply glut of chic venues choking the town so you will be safe here. The garden is fair size with smoking and sheltered seating. Staff are friendly and venue covid safe, well done team.

A typical Spoons. Great beer selection and food OK but not as good without steaks on the menu. Quiet when we were there but staff very good

Lovely warm welcome. Service was great and food was really good value. Only flaw was the onion rings, or was like having a mouthful of grease. Gammon was really tasty. Cordon bleu chicken very tender Fish and chips were great Liver was tender and tasty. Recommended

Thank you to Alison and the team for my beautiful wedding after party, the food was amazing and the pricing is really good. You made it a magical day for me and my family and friends.

Very much enjoyed my visit here. Was a Friday night so busier than usual, still enough seating though. Had a couple of very well priced pints and the nachos which were a great size.

We have been to The Ship Inn numerous times over the years - it's one of those pubs that you wouldn't realise it was there unless your going past it. Food has always been pretty good, and the staff always seem cheerful and pleasant. It's a little rough around the edges in places, eg. The function room feels like your going through the serviceman entrance in the car park!

We had a wonderful experience at The Ship, after being turned away at two other pubs due to being full. We headed over to the Ship, although it was late on a Wednesday we were welcomed and quickly seated. We had the friendliest person serve, who went above and beyond and had a great sense of humour and customer service. I had the ship burger as did my daughter, the tastiest homemade and cooked burger I’ve ever had. Be warned the portions are large. The deserts looked so good that we couldn’t not try them and they were delicious too! Would highly recommend.

First visit on recommendation and will definitely go again. The food was good, plentiful with a varied choice to suit all palates. The place is big, nicely decorated with a good atmosphere. In particular, the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful at all times, including when we left.

We would like to thank Alison and the team for what they have done for us on our wedding day. The marquee was beautifully set up, and the food was also at a very high standard. Communication with Alison in the build-up to the big day was exceptional, and we can't thank her enough for that... I highly recommend that people use the ship for any events, and i promise you won't be disappointed. We will also be using to marquee for future events

Disappointing. I left hungry after spending £23 on food. The room was cold with many family members putting their coats back on mid-meal. For the main course I chose the southern chicken stack (bun, tomato slice, pineapple ring & chicken). Apart from the steak, this seemed to be the most expensive item on the menu, so I was looking forward to a feast. It had a surprisingly small piece of breaded chicken in the stack, and a scattering of tepid chips that can only be described as meagre. My plate arrived first, but the last meal was *very* slow to arrive, and by the time the staff had served all twelve in our group my chips were cold. Still hungry, I opted for the "Chewy Chocolate Brownie" dessert - something that sounded like a proper mouthful. Sadly that's all it was, a single mouthful of brownie for six quid. When I asked where the rest of it was I was told (quite seriously) "that's all we've got at the moment". I drove an hour each way for a Christmas meal with the family, spent £23 on food, and arrived home more hungry than when I left!

We have eaten twice here now and it is becoming a go to place. A little out of the way as it is at the top of the high street and around the corner. However the garden, interior, quality and value of the food and drink offerings are fabulous.

Friendly welcoming staff. Nice relaxed atmosphere. Unfortunately they had run out of the lamb shank roast option. As can be seen by the photos portions are generous. We had the Mac and Cheese bites for starter with roast beef and scampi for mains. We will be visiting again before our holiday ends.

Best value food in England, probably. We just ate a massive Sunday roast for less than £13. Prices from last decade, and it's lovely in here, with beams and cosy booths and pillars like an old ship, but it's empty! Perhaps people don't walk up the end of the high street and around the corner. There's no other explanation. And walk up here you should!!

Went for a leaving do, easy to deal with, nice venue, good prices, bread and butter pudding was amazing!

Great, good service, friendly and welcoming, good value food, the burgers were great value, good portions and very tasty. Others in the group had the gammon and chicken, all seemed pleased and the food looked good. Visited as part of a group of 12 (prearranged) at lunchtime.

Popped into this very dog friendly pub for Sunday lunch and it didn't disappoint! Great value too at just £12 for the standard roast chicken, beef, pork etc. An extra £3.50 for a generous portion of cauliflower cheese unfortunately left no room for desserts so that will have to be one for next time. The menu has a good spread of food and a number of daily specials across Starters, Mains and Dessert. They also sell a variety of doggie treats for your four legged furry friends! A little off the main strip in Lymington but well worth a visit!

The room was lovely, clean with everything you need. Looked out on the road which wasn't a problem for us but it is a pub so can hear people sitting outside until about 11. Staff lovely and helpful. Lovely location. Disappointed with the dinner so only ate there once

Cracking pub. Mostly locals in the bar. Happy to chat. Decent restaurant with reasonable choice. Wife's steak was perfect (in her top2 ever). My meal a bit mher. Not pub grub and not pub grub prices. But on the whole worth it.

We have just completed a stay at the very lovely East End Arms. It is wonderful place to stay. We did have a couple of problems which were out of everyone's control but the joy of excellent customer service is how these things are handled. The staff were calm, attentive and absolutely went over and above to help us and to ensure we were happy and comfortable. In fact it was the best customer service I have encountered when things just haven't gone as they should. You should be very proud. Thank you

Good was quite over salted. They didn’t have all items available on menu. Staff were forgetful. Aside from that it’s a lovely pub, great location and cute terrace. I’d still come back!

The best fish n chips I have ever had! Delicious. Lovely environment. Delicious food. Excellent staff. Professional, but friendly. I'll be back there again.

We were visiting this area from the south east and having spent the afternoon on the beach deciding to walk over a mile to go to the East End. We were in desperate need of something to eat, anything would have done, and arriving 15 minutes before the kitchen close we thought we could at least order some chip. But no! We were greeted by a very unfriendly bartender that only offered us her pearls of wisdom, by saying get a cab to Limington or walk an hour to the nearest pub. I’m glad we are more friendly where we live. Obviously living in the new forest doesn’t give you good customer service, or you take so much money you can turn away trade. We won’t be back!

What a great find! Super location, food was just fabulous (the best fish and chips I’ve ever had and gluten free too!) Izzie our waitress was just so lovely and a real asset to your lovely pub! We will be back!

Gorgeous little cafe on the main high street in Lymington! We sat in a cozy corner by the door and each had a coffee. The most amazing Malteaser slice and goats cheese scone went down a treat! This cafe also does lunch and is dog friendly.

This is a lovely throwback to a gone age. Small, local, friendly, home made and a little gem. Don’t expect an immaculate sterile interior of a Starbucks, there are no straight edges, it’s a very old building. .

Just love Lounges. Lovely food, relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff. They always go out of their way to meet specific dietary requests and changes to the menu. Huge menu of milkshakes too and tasty coffee and cakes. The only thing it lacks really is vegan options. We are frequent visitors and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to others.

It is a great cafe by the high street in Lymington, where you find tables at the entrance, then the counter with lots of beautiful cakes, more tables and if you keep going through you find the kitchen and the back garden outside. It is very cosy and the staff very nice. As we went on Saturday the tables were full but we were lucky to find one. It is a great place for coffee and a bite.

What a find. Great service with knowledgeable team around allergens. As a toddler with gluten, Dairy and egg allergens, she was able to enjoy a lunch with us, and then to her very happy surprise a gluten free, vegan chocolate cake to enjoy. Thank you so much to all the team for some great food and excellent service

Super cute little cafe off the High Street, lovely ambience. I had a cappuccino and a tomato, mozzarella and basil pesto panini with coleslaw. My husband had the full English breakfast. Very tasty food! The panini need some salt and pepper (I like my tomatoes to be seasoned within a sandwich), but was otherwise great!

We had a great lunch at the Lounges. Service was sublime and the food was amazing, so fresh! The woman working made me a mean Chai latte. A true gem in Lymington.

Lovely roast this afternoon. The pub was busy, but they managed to give us a table 😀 food was perfect with plenty of well roasted potatoes. 100% worth the 90miles drive. Especially as the key is right outside for a wonderful walk afterwards

This is the second time to have lunch at the great pub. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The menu has a number of locally sourced produce and local beers including the excellent and very local Sea Wall; a pint or two of which is highly recommended. It was good to see a few vegetarian options on the menu sound with locally caught fish shed farmed produce. My only complaint is the lack of custard on the dessert menu and their running out of Yorkshire pudding for the lamb roast 🫣; minor points I know. The buffing itself is delightfully quaint and in close proximity to the coastal path.

Exceptional! The staff were lovely, beer was good and the food was one of the tastiest meals I’ve had in ages. Mackerel cooked perfectly, with a super tasty salsa and hot crispy fries. Way exceeded expectations for a pub. Will definitely return.

I would say this is my favourite pub for lunch in the New Forest. The food and service is great (special shout out to Libby!) and the garden is really pleasant - nicely sheltered, plenty of space between the tables, bar outside for ordering. Location is perfect for a walk or cycle from Lymington or Milford on Sea. Highly recommended.

The Gun Inn is always a fantastic spot for a drink in the sunshine. They've got a beautiful back garden, and it's the perfect end (or start) to lots of great walks to Lymington and beyond. The prices are very reasonable, and the staff are very friendly. I didn't have anything to eat, but the food I saw looked fantastic, so I'll definitely be back to sample that!

This pub has one of the most beautiful beer gardens I've ever seen! It's absolutely worth a visit, and I always drink Landlord, but this particular pint was unusually tasty. New keg? Clean lines? Don't know, but The Gun is full of cool things to look at, and they've clearly put a lot of thought and energy into the surroundings. Very enjoyable. Super dog friendly!

We had an excellent dinner here and were looked after by friendly staff. The meal went at a nice easy, relaxed pace. Lovely local ale available too. Very dog friendly and the staff fussed over our four legged family member. Can’t wait to go back.

Amazing little take away spot by the harbour! Sweet and savoury breakfast treats and lots of vegan options for my wife! Puppacino and treats for our fluffy chow dog Martha! Great tasting coffee! My flat white was perfect! My granola bowl was the best I’ve had since a holiday to Mexico or Costa Rica! We were so impressed! Make sure you stop here if you ever visit Lymington 😍

Wonderful menu of healthy options as well as delicious bakery items and hot food. Highly recommend the granola bowl - looks beautiful and tastes great. Generous portions! Dog friendly also. We had our two pups dine with us indoors. Quite small so there are limited tables indoors but we were able to sit as a table of six as we arrived at opening.

Coffee & Drift is a lovely coffee shop in a lovely town. The service is fantastic and nothing better than to enjoy a coffee in this beautiful town on a warm sunny day.

The ice cream sundaes are amazing and such good value for money. Very generous with the flavourings. Had to go back the week after for another one 😁 The place is very small so you order and wait outside for them to bring your order to you.

This is the best place in Lymington for breakfast, their bfast sandwiches and granola bowls are amazing. BUT - there is a real rude and horrible woman working in there (she may be a manager) and her attitude simply stinks. The young people working there are lovely but she's not at all. They really need to focus more on their customer service skills. At least 2 other people walked out saying exactly the same thing so this wasn't just my opinion either.

Never had a bad experience here. The club bagel is INCREDIBLE as are the iced matchas. There's usually a queue to order but it moves quickly and the food and drink are worth it, always super fresh 🙌🏼

We stopped here for a bite to eat and a drink. A great menu with a range of delicious cakes and bakes at the counter. We had the Chicken, Cheddar and Chilli Jam toastie, Avocado & Halloumi Bagel, and a Mango Lassi. The food was yummy and the Lassi was delicious. Service was fairly slow but due to high demand and staff were busy and apologetic for the wait. Outdoor seating ideal on a nice day and for us 🐕 walkers.

Great place to taste some different wines with great cheese. Staff very knowledgeable.

The Cellar Tasting House & Wine Merchant in Lymington is a hidden gem that offers a cosy and inviting atmosphere. The knowledgeable team, led by owner, provides personalised recommendations that cater to individual tastes and budgets. The establishment maximises its space with a well-curated shop, a welcoming bar, intimate upstairs nooks, and a charming terrace. The extensive selection of wines and gins is impressive, making it one of the few bars worth travelling over an hour to experience. For serious wine and spirit enthusiasts, this is a must-visit destination.

walked past this place and couldn’t not investigate. friendly, knowledgable staff, impressive (diverse) wine selection and a comfortable but inviting atmosphere. my favourite establishment in Lymington during our week stay

We visited during the day to view the wines but found they did wine tasting, Gin tasting and Rum tasting as well as cheese boards paired to suit the wines and meat boards, so we revisited in the evening. The man who ran it was fantastic and made the whole experience, not cheap, but well worth it. We also sampled some sherry, needless to say we left with that. Thank you a lovely evening

What an amazing find. The owner is very charming and knowledgeable about wine. The decor and atmosphere is lovely, it is somewhere cozy and comfy where you can sit for a long time and watch the world go by!

An excellent find post dinner, in fact, we visited three nights in a row due to the friendly atmosphere and welcoming from staff. Great menu for drinks and the food options looked delicious even though we didn’t have any food. Look forward to another visit soon.

Friends of ours had been before, they thoroughly enjoyed it so recommended we try it when we all met there over the weekend just gone. We were seated on the first floor. Nice table for 4 in the window. Service started off impeccable, drinks flowed like water cascading down a mountain face. We'd been in there for a couple of hours, moods were high - we were engaging with other drinkers - having an all round fabulous time. Then came the kicker - whilst waiting for the little continental waiter to come back upstairs - we decided on our next drinks. When approached, the wife looked over to said waiter and said we'd like to order some more drinks please. To which the condescending continental (4ft tall) waiter barked - well you've had about 20 shots! And walked away explaining he'd be back in 2mins. Well Pedro, that is not the way to treat paying customers. Insulted by the unnecessary comments, we decided to leave paying our £258 bill and headed to the Kings Head. There is no excuse for being rude to paying customers, if there was an issue - there are ways in which to approach these and by your actions you've lost 4 customers. And the word of mouth from us would be, go to the Cellar - but don't enjoy yourself too much.

We have visited Lal Quilla regularly over the years, however, we were extremely disappointed in our latest visit. We had pre booked a table for 7pm Saturday night and were shown to our table, however we sat there for 20 minutes with no menus, no drinks and just ignored. In the end we walked out as it was obvious we weren't getting any service as the staff rushed by avoiding all eye contact and our attempts to get their attention. The restaurant itself was overly bright and cold, usually it has low lighting and candles so I'm not sure what has changed here, but we will not be visiting again. I emailed the restaurant when we left but have still not heard back from them 24 hours later,

What a fabulous Indian restaurant to go and relaxing curry. Staff are very friendly and service is excellent. Lovely food at a good price. Would thoroughly recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Visited la Quilla twice recently since it changed hands. I'm pleased to report the food is even better which has made me a very happy man. Had a banging takeaway for three of us. We all agreed that the food was exceptional. Also took friends for a sit down meal and again the food was brilliant. Lovely attentive staff.

Waiters were incompetent, preferring to chat up the female partners than get the order right. Food was average but at least not rushed. Wouldn't recommend the king scampi... over cooked, no texture or taste. Very noisy with groups of older people shouting to be heard

We had a delivery, we order online and stated the delivery time it was on time, piping hot all accounted for. This is some of the best Indian food we have had, our new favourite takeaway. We will be ordering from here again.

Staying in Lymington for the first time and visited this place on a Friday evening around 9:30pm. Staff were warm and friendly from the outset. Service was efficient and attentive, with staff always looking out to see if you needed anything. Food was tasty, not too heavy (as in similar restaurants), with good portion sizes. Really liked the copper serving bowls. Reading some of the negative reviews about rudeness, I can only imagine that the authors are self-entitled people that you wouldn’t want to spend time with. Our experience was exactly the opposite. Highly recommended!

Very good food and service was amazing . I had the mumbai chicken and it was very enjoyable. Would 100% return

Best meal of the holiday... I had fish and chips with mushy peas.... Amazing, my wife had a steak pie and chips, the kids had a prawn sandwich that my son said was simply the best. Oh and a sea food starter that was great. Not badly priced at all.

Had dinner here on Friday. The staff was very nice and friendly. The place was cozy, and the food was good. It was served quick and hot!

The pub is an absolute delight to visit. It's such a fun place to explore. The food is also great. Excellent chips and very fresh crab in the seafood platter. Everyone is so friendly. It's right next to the ocean. Quite pricey but I've heard that's just how it is in isle of wight. Overall lovely experience.

I had a fantastic experience at The Kings Head! I ordered the mac and cheese and can honestly say it was the best I’ve ever had - rich, creamy, and full of flavour. My mum had the scampi light bite and thoroughly enjoyed it as well. Despite the pub being busy with lots of reservations, the staff kindly found us a table, which we really appreciated. They also went above and beyond by letting me use a plug to charge my phone, which was such a thoughtful touch. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the service was genuinely kind and attentive. I’ll definitely be returning and would highly recommend The Kings Head to anyone in the area!

Went for a meal on Friday evening with family, my wife’s food had no resemblance to that described on the menu, peppered beef salad, she sent it back. No one came to ask if she would like an alternative and no apology, she had to go to the bar to ask for something else. I had the catch of the day, lemon sole on new potatoes, the fish was tiny and the meal tasteless. My son ordered pork belly which although tasty was 50% fat. The seafood starter was good. £100 wasted, we won’t eat here again. Service terrible.

Recently reopened the Kings Head is conveniently situated in the centre of Yarmouth. We had a great Sunday roast there this week and they were one of the few places serving after 2:30 in the afternoon. Good service and good food. Friendly staff. Came out stuffed.

Just had the most amazing lunch. We had the sharing seafood platter absolutely delicious, fresh and perfect. The bar person was so friendly, helpful and accommodating. Wonderful

Went there for breakfast a few months ago and I will definitely be going back if I'm in the area. Breakfast was great, smoothie was amazing and the chef (owner) was really friendly.

Came here on a spontaneous trip. Atmosphere is nice and the spotless. Food was pretty good, recommend the beat. Met the owner, great chat even though I had knocked his sign. Toilet humour is hilarious (see photos).

A bit too lard. I chose smoked salmon and scrambled eggs for a brunch one Monday morning in summer. The rather ordinary dish was transformed by the drizzle of butter over the eggs. Did I say drizzle? More like a downpour. The dough, already sour, turned boggy. The service was good, pot of tea was nice. All good value. But the afternoon lay heavily on me, as did the brunch.

What can I say about The Larder except this place is amazing! Just looking for somewhere to grab a coffee and here we were. Lovely atmosphere, staff are great, very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. I can highly recommend the sausage rolls, my kids said they were the best they'd ever had and I have to agree with them. Will definitely be back 👍

Great food .very friendly service. Would definitely go back again & highly recommended !

Tasty tapas in relaxed setting. Lovely service, friendly and informative. Would I go back there - Yes!

We had such an incredible dining experience, the food was fresh and unique. The wine complimented the food, and the waiting staff were lovely. The chef came to the table and explained some of the dishes, with such enthusiasm and passion.. It was very inspiring!

The food was phenomenal! I do not have one bad thing to say. The staff was amazing and very accommodating to any and all requests. If we lived closer I would definitely be back.

Went for a quick meal tonight whilst walking the dog, and wasn't disappointed as usual. This is a dog friendly pub, with plenty of space. The food was lovely, I had the 10oz Ribeye with peppercorn sauce, chips and Halloumi fries as a side, my partner had the Ray wing. The food came out in good time and was fresh and hot. The steak was lovely, cooked rare as was the peppercorn sauce and chips. The Halloumi was nice and soft on in the inside with a lovely sweet dipping sauce. The ray wing was a large portion, and very soft, with potato's and a tomato sauce. My partner said it was really good. We had a pint of Madri and a half pint of Apple juice to drink. All in all a lovely meal and reasonably priced.

The Ship Inn is situated on the quay at Lymington, providing a scenic backdrop for the terrace and creating a very relaxing atmosphere. When the al fresco seating is available, the Inn can clearly cater for large numbers. Being a Friday lunchtime, it was fairly busy, but noise levels (outside) were not excessive. The excellent food arrived in a reasonable time and was well presented and served attentively by staff who were nonetheless unobtrusive. The line-caught cod and chips is to be recommended, as are the Cumberland sausages (see photos). The triple chocolate cookies with a selection of ice creams rounded off a very pleasant meal beautifully. As our desert course seemed to have "fallen off the radar, a brief prompt was given; the situation was rectified immediately and apologetically, with the prompt delivery of our food. For this reason alone I award four not five stars for service. The staff does a great job. Should we find ourselves in Lymington again, we will certainly pay a return by visit.

We were a party of 8 and had a fabulous evening at The Ship Inn. The food was absolutely perfect, freshly prepared, perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. Service was great and the staff were really friendly and fun. We will return and I highly recommend 👌

Thoroughly enjoyed our lunch today. The beers were superb and the atmosphere was vwry relaxing. What is not to like? Monkfish by the sea with a pint of Timothy Taylor.

Excellent food. High end flavours. We came for lunch one day and it was so amazing that we came back for dinner another day. Sophie was an excellent server and took good care of us. The pork and scallops were out of this world with wonderful flavours and perfectly cooked. This is so much more than a tourist pub. Don’t miss this place.

£6.25 for the smallest portion of chips I have ever seen…. No wonder all the tables around us were complaining… what a rip off for cold food, cold calamari, cold and undercooked padrón peppers and a 25 minute wait!?! Time for new management

WestBeach offers a truly fabulous dining experience! While their vegan options are a bit limited, the aubergine dish I tried was absolutely delicious easily the best I’ve had there. The service was professional, friendly, and attentive, making the meal even more enjoyable. Plus, the beautiful seaside atmosphere with stunning views creates the perfect setting for a relaxed and memorable meal. I’d love to see more vegan dishes added to the menu in the future, but overall, a fantastic spot that I highly recommend!

Firstly, the food was really delicious, secondly it was quick, and most importantly, we came with four little kids who were sandy, restless and noisy, yet everyone was very friendly and calm about it — thank you for that! They serve fresh fish and freshly squeezed juices. The toilets were a bit dirty, but overall everything was great.

Fresh, delicious seafood right by the beach. Prices are a bit high for Bournemouth, but worth it for the quality. Great service from Kamil – attentive and helpful with menu suggestions. Highly recommend.

We went in for just a drink and ended up staying for dinner. Thai is the second time myself and my colleague have been to this place while in the area for work. Right on the front so you can see the sea and the pier, while watching the world go by. The food is so good always hot, cooked perfectly and served perfectly, the staff are always helpful and chatty. Will definitely be going in there again, highly recommended.

This place used to be good about 10 years ago, went there again to try it as we stopped going after it went downhill. Well, it just continues to drop in quality and service. They have maybe one staff member to serve us and the food was beyond bad, especially for the price. My bacon was barely cooked to the point it just made me heave. Takes ages for the server to come take your order and to take the bill or come to you if you need another drink. Won’t come again.

We had oysters -really good and calmares -chewy and tasteless so its difficult to judge overall. Atmoshere and staff nice, on the beach

Great spot but the food was a bit of a cheat. Got the seafood salad. Absolutely dreadful. So small it was served in the middle of a clam shell. Not so much salad with tortilla but tortilla with a spoon of salad. Like all dishes it was swimming with oil. Straight out of a packet. I don't understand how so many good restaurants go bust but they can charge £14 for this nonsense. The £16 Tuna Capaccio also tiny. No wonder there was no table check. The waiter was probably embarrassed. The sides were generous. Other half enjoyed his trout so added a * but this was also greasy. Excellent spot on the beach. It overlooks a party bar with good vibes but still get sea view

My partner & I came here for our honeymoon dinner celebration. The pig definitely delivered! From entering the building to having our last cocktail, the service was excellent. Bar staff were great & drinks incredible. Menu was great & staff answered questions effortlessly. Food was sublime & we appreciate the token honeymoon fudge. The pig is perfect for a celebration meal. Thank you!

10/10 experience from start to finish. The cocktails were delicious, the service was warm and welcoming and the food outstanding. Everything on their menu is expertly curated and unique without being fussy or highbrow. Special shoutout to our waiter, Finbarr who was an excellent server and made the evening with my mother-in-law super special. We will definitely be back

Can only speak to the restaurant which the setting and decor was beautiful. The food was really nice as well but unfortunately we were either completely forgotten about or simply uncared for. Plenty of waiting around to be noticed or to get someone’s attention, left a sour taste in our mouths for the price point, which is a shame because everything else was lovely.

The restaurant is stunning , the food and service is lovely, the lunch time special for £28 of 2 courses is phenomenal. The chateaubriand steak for sharing was cooked to perfection as you would would expect. A great choice for lunchbor Dinner and perfect for any occasion

My boyfriend and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary here and it was the most beautiful food, with the loveliest staff in the restaurant. We felt so special and comfortable. Charlie then showed us around the kitchen garden, and her knowledge and professionalism was so impressive and lovely to know how local the food was

Fabulous place, very comfortable beds. Top notch customer service, nothing too much trouble for them. Wonderful chilled but looked after atmosphere. Beautiful place and setting too. Couldn't recommend all of The Pig hotels and restaurants more!

We came just for breakfast and were made feel really welcome. The breakfast was delicious and good value considering all the various options you can eat. We then spent the morning around the kitchen garden which was stunning. The level of service was fantastic and everyone went out of their way to make sure we had a wonderful morning.

All of the chicken was very chewy as if it had been frozen and reheated and the satay was an odd colour as well as being cold when it arrived, the noodles had a very strange consistency like gluey elastic bands! Really disappointed as Koh Thai used to be one of the best Thai restaurants in the BCP area but I feel it has gone massively downhill, there are alot of better options for Thai food locally.

Been ordering from here for a while and as always been nice but tonight was really shocking. Just 2 pieces of chicken in the pad Thai and hardly any Veg for £16! So disappointed.

Really delicious food, super friendly waiter as well, highly recommend 😍

Fabulous popular restaurant with great choice dishes. Definitely recommend the pineapple pineberry rice dish and new aubergine starter. The chocolate Martinis were also divine. Great service, surroundings and atmosphere. Would visit again.

I had booked this place for my boyfriends birthday which was around nye so was very busy but the waiter tried his very best with us! The service was fast and the food was so so tasty. From the starter to the dessert everything was amazing and we usually don’t really get dessert. The staff was also nice enough to take a couple photo of us which was really appreciated. Very good vegetarian menu options and the mocktails were really good too. We can’t wait to visit again.

We were visiting Bournemouth on a day trip and wanted to try one of their Thai restaurants, this place was open from 12 pm on Sunday where most of the others were closed. It didn't disappoint as it's beautifully decorated with great choices on the menu. We tried their new curry soup dish and kids menu. The portions were generous. Their roti was more authentic to what you get in Thailand. Highly recommended

Probably the best Thai restaurant I’ve had in a while. The service was great the staff were courteous and welcoming and food was delectably delicious. They have cocktails and cocktails on specials to help you get joy the meal.

This place I've often drove past and always wanted to see what it was like and I finally took the opportunity on mother's weekend, and I was not disappointed. On entry the staff were immediately dealing with us and made us comfortable. They offer a stunning setting and fantastic menu. All the staff are exceptional to interact with and I would highly recommend this place.

Had to visit Fordingbridge to see a client and finished my meeting at lunchtime this Sunday so I asked ChatGPT for a referral Their choice was The George and by George they were right 🤩 Lovely old pub by the Avon next to a beautiful old bridge Friendly and attentive staff and first rate food First impressions it must be good because it’s busy ,that’s always a good sign. The person behind the bar greeting me when I walked in. Clean orderly and atmospheric. I had the tempura prawns with Rocket and cherry tomato salad to start . I chose a nice table on the outside patio with a beautiful view of the river Avon they bought me a nice pint of Old Speckled Hen real ale while I decided on my main course of belly pork with traditional vegetables and roasted potatoes Veg was fresh cooked and nice and crunchy The belly pork was rolled with a good layer of nice crackling around the outside It was very nice indeed a good balance of fat and flesh I chose Pannacotta for dessert and though it was a small portion it was home cooked and delicious. I can highly recommend this establishment and compliment the owners and all the staff on an excellent performance It’s reasonably priced as well Full marks

A truly disappointing lunch experience. The George is in a lovely situation beside the River Avon and close to the historic bridge. Shame about the food. Trout paté had a sticky consistency, it was bland and did not taste of trout, nor indeed of anything much. It was served with a couple of slices of slightly stale bread. Tomato soup with basil sounded enticing, but when it eventually arrived it was a yellow soup. On asking we were told the kitchen had run out of tomato soup so we had been given a mixed vegetable soup. There was no apology for the substitution, nor had there been any check beforehand that we were happy to have this different soup. The 'Korean bowl' had a base of sticky rice which seemed to have been fried into glutinous lumps. This was topped with a mince mixture that included bits of explosive chilli flavour. Quite weird: one mouthful was not spicy, the next unpleasantly hot. Service was leisurely. After waiting about 30 minutes we asked a passing waiter if our order had been forgotten. We were assured not, there was a 40 minute wait because they were so busy (it seemed about half full to me). The food eventually arrived about 35 minutes after ordering, and our second course arrived after another 35 minutes. (Heard in passing: someone complained about being served food on a dirty plate. The waiter was told the way to deal with this was to return it to the kitchen, wash the plate, then put the food back on it to give it back to the customer. Not the best approach, in my opinion.) Although served in a pub in a lovely setting, this was of the worst meals it's been my misfortune to experience. Stick to crisps if you go.

Awesome atmosphere by the river in enough shade. Kind and quick service. Nice food. Shame there isn’t a better ale selection but still a 5*

Fantastic pub by the river. Wonderful staff and the food was top notch.. especially loved the menu for our 4 legged friends. 🐕🐶

Great atmosphere with the river and bridge next door - the minute steak was tough and was a little on the kids portion size.

The George in Fordingbridge is a charming riverside eatery that captures the essence of quaint dining with a creative twist. The interior decor is not just visually appealing but also whimsically adorned with amusing signs and quotes that lend a lighthearted, humorous vibe to the place. This establishment also boasts a unique garden area featuring cozy booths and a small vegetable garden, complemented by an engaging souvenir shop that adds to its allure. While The George exudes a delightful atmosphere, it could benefit from a slight refresh to maintain its appeal, especially as it gears up for the new season. The staff are notably friendly and considerate; however, implementing a standard uniform could enhance the overall professionalism and prestige of the venue. The food, while generally pleasing, could use minor adjustments in portion sizes to perfect the dining experience. These constructive suggestions aside, The George offers a creatively decorated and enjoyable environment. The ambiance, especially in the evening, is particularly enchanting in the garden area, making it a must-visit spot for both locals and tourists seeking a memorable dining experience. Overall, The George is a fantastic venue that promises a delightful visit.

Another little gem from years ago, on the edge of New Forest heathland. The original bar has been stretched and now allows for a lot more custom. Nice selection of beers and a good menu. Popular place for meals. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Garden and play area to the rear. Tables out the front. Large car park and friendly staff.

Me and my boyfriend have been here a couple of times now. The food and service is amazing! The portion size is absolutely massive, it’s great value for money! If you haven’t been I definitely would recommend you going as you will not be disappointed. I really appreciate them fitting us in tonight as we booked a table very last minute but they still accommodated us. Thank you so much😊

Lovely pub, lovely food and friendly service. Menu has a great variety and bar well stocked, worth a visit if in the area. I would recommend booking if planning to visit as peak time i e Sunday lunch.

Nice pub. Nice food. Good choices for vegetarians and also some vegan dishes. GF options as well I believe. Friendly staff. Food portions for adults are generous in my opinion. Kids menu available if you need it. Read the menu info (menu photo 4) about food allergies & check on that if applicable! Loads of tables for dining inside and also outside (front & back) on nice weather days. Large, gravelled car park. Toilets were clean and everything worked. Play zone for smaller kids out back on the lawned area. A great choice for some tasty, well cooked and presented pub grub if you're in the area. Dog friendly (keep Muttley on a short lead). Recommended and I'd happily visit again.

Great service and delicious food. This was one of the best meals we have had in a long time, highly recommend if you are in the area.

Have eaten here 3 times this week and each time the service and food quality have been outstanding and consistent. The staff are an absolute credit to the owner attentive but not obtrusive, extremely polite and totally up to speed with their guests. A shout out to the chef as all meals were excellent with a varied menu and lovely to have classics such as the liver and bacon which was amazing. So lovely to frequent a thriving and quality pub these days. All meals reasonably priced too. A massive well done to all the team.

Thanks for accommodating us at such short notice. Lovely pub with a friendly manner and good welcome, managed to seat 20 of us with only a few days warning. Service with a smile is excellent and food was really good. Thanks again!

Lovely pub with a nice beer garden. Staff were welcoming, friendly and efficient. The food was lovely and nicely presented. Not the cheapest place in town but you get what you pay for. ( I think that £5.50 for a side order of onion rings is a little excessive ) Wouldn't hesitate to return though.

Beautiful food and as others say, service can be slow but I think this is because the meals are cooked to order. Nothing felt reheated - apart from the veg bowl that still had cling film on. Lovely place. Please visit if you’re in the area. You won’t regret it.

Fantastic Sunday roast. Very busy. All tables were booked. So we sat in the covered area outside. Cosy blankets were provided. Dog friendly. Great food. Generous Sunday roast.

A really atmospheric village pub with local brew on tap. Good amount of parking with a public car park round the corner. Simply the friendliest and most helpful staff around especially as they were fairly young. We had a Sunday roast for 12 of us. Portions were huge and the beef was pull apart and very reasonably priced. The clientele was fairly old in an affluent area which means two things - value and quality. Glad we had booked as they were having to turn people away who arrived on spec. Will definitely be returning.

Lovely little find. They were busy but still managed to fit us in. Food was really good and they have the best dessert menu ever...be prepared to make some hard choices absolutely lush

I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Smugglers Inn and it was an absolutely delightful experience! From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed by the friendly and attentive staff, who made us feel right at home. The atmosphere was charming and cozy, perfectly complementing the seaside location. The menu offered a fantastic selection of dishes, and each one we tried was nothing short of spectacular. The flavors were rich and fresh, and it was clear that a lot of care went into the preparation. A special mention to the helpful staff who were not only knowledgeable about the menu but also eager to accommodate any special requests. Their service truly enhanced our dining experience. Overall, our visit to The Smugglers Inn was a memorable one, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Thank you for a fantastic meal—we will definitely be returning soon!

Lovely old pub with attentive staff, a good selection of beers. Our food was all excellent and plentiful. It was out last night in the area otherwise we would be going back to try some other home made dishes

Such a lovely place to come and get lunch /dinner with friends or family. They have a lovely spacious garden and some playing equipment for the kids to enjoy. They also have a lovely Tractor in the garden which you can sit on and enjoy. :) The food was tasty and definitely worth coming for! They also do a wide range of gluten free options which was very good for myself. They also have a kids menu and have good options and the portion sizes are good. I would recommend visiting! ☺️

Beautiful little pub. Amazing service and food. Great for families as it has a play area. My 7 and 4 year old love coming here. Also dog friendly.

Food was decent, but nothing special and definitely not great for the price. The service was average at best, with not a single smile from any member of staff the entire time we were there. Meh.

Good food and good drinks selection. Location is good and service is amazing. If only they could serve Guinness the right way, it would have been 5 stars. But food is good and it's got a nice buzz to it. Lots of space and outdoor seating too. Family friendly.

Lovely pub. Well presented. Our meal was lovely. We visited on a Friday afternoon, which was quite busy. There is a play area for children. We had just a main meal, as the pub was busy. We didn't want to wait as we had young children. But the desert menu also looked nice. Overall a great place to visit..

As always a lovely meal and made to feel truly welcome. It was a busy Sunday and yes we had to wait a little bit but it was well worth it once we had tasted the delicious food. Well done to all the team for making it another great afternoon 😙

I would go as far as saying 'best family pub in the forest'. Big garden, play area, a great burger with lots of chips! Well priced. The food came out in good time. Highly recommend.

This was our second visit. The venue is beautiful, the bar is splendid it. Food: The starter - the sauce was over powering and salty for my taste. Main meal, the pigeon was beautifully cooked, still pink inside 😋, however again the sauce was over powering and slightly too salty, still managed to enjoy it. The tiramisu was pure alcohol, well over soaked and a massive splodged portion. The staff were pleasant. Would I come again? ...Possibly, Would I recommend it? Yes, it is a wonderful place with a sense of occasion.

We came here for the food, but in reality it was more of an all-inclusive experience. We spent the afternoon here, enjoying the good food and vibes. The focaccia starter was oily, but overall tasted great with the mushroom gratin. We tried the vegetarian à la carte menu because the set menu was mixed veg and non-veg items. Overall, we enjoyed the food, especially the veg hot pot, aubergines and vegetable pasta. Highly recommended, bit expensive but lovely to go for a special occasion.

On our way home from a stay in Bournemouth,we decided to make a pitt stop. It took just over 40mins to get here, navigating through the village of Lyndhurst and numerous wild ponies. The hotel and surroundings are magnificent with views of the New Forest as far as the eye can see. But as impressive it all is,we are not here for that. We are here for the food of Hartnett Holder & Co. Angela Hartnett & Luke Holder are in charge of the kitchen here,serving Italian influenced dishes. As we were early we managed to get seated on the terrace in the glorious sunshine with our doggies. While admiring the surroundings a member of staff brought out a bowl of olives and nuts. We ordered a couple of zero alcohol Erdinger beers £11.(driving). Menu wise,there was a choice between the bar, a set lunch and an A la Carte. We chose from the bar menu. Risotto Milanese £16 Saffron infused, aged parmesan & butter. Spaghetti Bolognese £15 Somerset Saxon Chicken Milanese £20 Lemon,parmesan & rocket. Cornish Fish £30 Tenderstem broccoli, lemon & green leaves. Chips Skinnies £7 Although we were full,we could not leave until we tried the Tiramisu £15. Everything we had was just as expected. Simple dishes, beautifully executed and full of flavour. With lots of parmesan to add. We didn't get to see much of the inside of the house as doggies are not allowed in. Hence that's the reason we dined outside. But we did get first class service and enjoyed every minute of our visit. Thank goodness the weather was on our side.

This is one of my favourites. A lovely restaurant in a stunning location hidden in the New Forest. Went here for Mother’s Day and the had the Gnocchi for starter, Ox Cheek for main and Baked Alaska for dessert. It was gorgeous. Will definitely be back!

What an amazing lunch! My friend and I are huge Great British Menu fans, and we were very excited to visit. We started our visit in the bar where we had a gorgeous signature fizz, Rock Story. It was fresh and dry but still had a gentle fruit note. For entree, we shared a gorgeous heritage tomato salad that was fresh and sweet. For mains, I had an amazing veal dish, and my friend had the hake. Every mouthful was flavoursome and tantalising. We end our meal with a cheese board and espressos. One piece of advice is to give yourself a whole afternoon. Our reservation was 12:30pm and we finished up around 3:00pm. Perfection cannot be rushed. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable. The sommelier steered me right with the wine pairing for my veal! Our server was very attentive and helped with dietary requirements.

We went for a date night and had such a delicious meal. The risotto and gnocchi were superb, followed by a very tender lamb. Dinner was only made better by an excellent wine pairing recommended by the lovely Ava. We kept saying afterward that she really made the night for us 🙂

We visited for the second time for supper on 30 July for my birthday. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like VIPs. My wife is in a wheelchair and manager Stephanie immediately came out to help advise on car parking and to assist in helping us out of the car. We had drinks in the attractive bar and then headed through to the spacious and light restaurant for a superb meal. Each dish was beautifully crafted and presented, and tasted as good as it looked. Service was charming and efficient. The meal was truly stunning and perfect for a special occasion. We also had a problem with our adapted car which became apparent when we arrived, necessitating a call out from the RAC. Without any prompting, Stephanie realised that we may need alternative transport home and researched wheelchair taxis, which are not readily available in the evenings, so she spent some time locating and speaking to companies to ensure we had a means of getting home should the car have been out of action. She kept us informed in a very caring way with minimal interruption to our evening and we felt very reassured. Fortunately the RAC were able to resolve the problem but the way Stephanie took ownership of the situation and was so proactive to alleviate any stress for us was really heartwarming. It really was a special evening and without a doubt, above and beyond even the greatest of expectations. Thank you for such a wonderful evening and we will definitely be back!

We had an excellent Beef Sunday Roast and Sea Bream while visiting Lymington. The team kindly accommodated a last minute booking and the pub is one of the oldest in the area. We’ll certainly visit again.

Lovely evening meal, best pub meal on the high street. Daily special menus are printed and my skate wing with king prawns in butter sauce was delicious. Highly recommended if you are visiting Lymington.

Excellent fish and chips! Both the food and service were exceptional! The portions are large, so if you don’t eat much, simply share! BTW-excellent music choice too! A quick pub quiz started among total strangers guessing who the singers were! Fun vibe!

Food was very good, burger absolutely delicious. Everyone at the table said the food was great. However the service let this pub down, 2 waiters working on a Friday evening and you could see they were struggling. 30 mins for the starter to arrive and another 30 mins to have our plates cleared, pub wasn’t full either. Certainly not good for morale when the owner is sat at the bar drinking pints whilst his staff are working their a*se off! Real shame

Great pint of ale, I had the last one of the barrel so they gave me a fresh pint. Also had the best fish and chips ever. Staff came over to check everything was ok with the food and were really helpful. Definitely would go back. Make sure you reserve a table because most tables were reserved.

Nice pub just a short walk from the quayside. Extremely generous portions (seriously the large fish and chips is more than enough for two people!). All the food was delicious and staff were very pleasant. 2 children’s meals and 2 adult meals, with drinks, came to about £60.

Our B&B owner suggested this traditional pub. We had the king prawn tempura and salt and pepper squids. They were very tasty. The atmosphere was nice and cosy. Especially the fireplace!!

Magnificent Italian food in the heart of Salisbury. I took a couple of stars off because the host did not seem like he wanted us to dine there. And I get it, we had been backpacking all day and looked a little tired and dirty, but still. He literally looked at us as if we were dirt on the bottom of his shoe. I would have went somewhere else but I was too tired and hungry. Also the place is pretty small. We had trouble finding a place to put our small backpacks. And boy, am I glad we stayed! The food was divine. Delicious pasta and wine, but the cheesecake was amiss. Something was just off about it. Prices were pretty reasonable too. I probably wouldn’t stop in again, though.

We booked a table for my partner and i’s 1 year anniversary. We had a free bottle of Prosecco which was very welcome and generous, along with using a 50% off food voucher! The food was really lovely, and the atmosphere again superb. The only downfall is as the waiter advised they were short staffed that evening therefore service was slightly slower for such a busy restaraunt! However, our experience was very pleasant and would definitely return again 😋

Unfortunately not a good experience on this occasion. Marcus, the manager, refused us as customers, even if there were plenty of free tables, he said they are full booked for next hour and half. I asked him about top floor, he said that is full. As it was hard to belive it, I walked out and made an online reservation, came back, Marcus "welcomed" us, ready to reject us for the second time, but when I showed him online reservation, he dind't have other option then to give us a table. I asked him why he refused customers when there were available tables, otherwise I couldnt make online reservation, instead to apologies, Marcus continued with his charade (lies): I was lucky as there was a last minute cancellation. We been seated, but no one pay attention to us over 10 min, I put my hand up to get some attention, the waitress first asked Marcus if she have to serve us, after his confirmation she gave us menus. Because we had plenty of time to decide about drinks while we were waiting for food menu, we let know the waitress that we are ready to order our drinks. The waitress didn't bother to ask me if I want ice, so my apple juice was full of ice, after I "fished"out the ice, there was half glass of apple juice. While we were waiting for food, I asked both left table (they arrived before us) and right table (they arrived after us) if they have reservation: the answer was no (it seemes there were massive cancellations :)) ). The food was good, as I expected. Really disappointing, but this won't stop me to come back, I'm sure there are still kind and polite staff

Nice place near the entrance to the cathedral close with very, good pizzas, my favourite is the Goatcheese Pizza with honey. Monday special 50% off for all vegetarian dishes.

Excellent meal with brilliant waitress Halina . Our first time at prezzos we will be back

The initial lady who greeted us was pretty rude. We were told by her that they were fully booked + we could come back at 9pm.. So we left. We checked online, as we did see some tables free when we popped in.. We saw multiple time slots available + bookable online for the same evening. So we made an online reservation for a bit later on. When we came back we advised we had an online booking, but recognising us, she refused to sit us - despite being able to see 2 x tables for 2 available, plus others leaving from upstairs - telling us they were completely full so we'd have to wait. She said if others who hadn't arrived yet come by, she will sit them before us as they likely made their online booking before we made ours... We were made to stand + wait for 15 mins, whilst noone else came in after us + whilst these same tables for 2 remained empty + more people also left. In the end, one of their colleagues actually came to see if we were okay + sat us straight away when we showed we had a reservation. We were pleased we were sat away from the area the initial person who greeted us was looking after, as I think she really would have made it difficult for us to enjoy our evening. Once sat, we enjoyed our meal, it was good value. A few dishes were out of stock, but enjoyed the ones we ended up with.

Our server on table 12 was very lovely. Helpful & attentive. It does feel cramped when walking to table when restaurant full. It was a busy night. Can be a bit awkward brushing up against other customers as walking by! Calamari & mushroom starters lovely. Salmon main...use smaller plates as looked half empty! Mini roasts were really disappointing. Basically not cooked. Did get some more which were cooked differently & some mashed potato as an alternative, but roasts still not cooked inside. Like eating raw spuds. I don't usually leave feedback but feel the need on this occasion as we do like the restaurant. Hopefully this constructive feedback will help. Thanks to server again as she tried hard to make it right. Ended up eating salmon & broccoli before plate of potatoes. Shame.

Delicious authentic Thai food in the New Forest. Lovely place to have delicious food. The menu is small but perfect a lovely selection of meals. For accessibility, the entrance has a large step, but it is flat throughout the restaurant once inside. The disabled loo is also the men's toilet

We visited for an early evening meal yesterday and enjoyed a lovely selection of dishes. The best Thai food we have had for several months, exactly what we needed after a day exploring the New Forest. There wasn't a bad dish, but Weeping Tiger was probably the highlight... the green curry was also a treat. Staff were really accommodating and friendly. Thanks! 🇹🇭

Lovely meal here. Wednesday night but was quite busy (nice busy not crazy). Service was quick and the waitress was friendly. The food was absolutely amazing, I wish we lived closer I would come here all rhe time. Should've taken a photo as the food looked lovely too, but we ate it all before we thought of it!

I hate to leave a bad review but the food was so bad I couldn't finish it. The sauce for the tamarind sauce was too thicky and saucy, the taste of fish sauce was over powering and the king prawns were VERY fishy tasting, meaning they were not fresh at all. My partner ordered the pad Thai, and the chicken tasted a little off also. Very disappointing. The guy working there was nice though and I hope they can get their chef to improve the cooking style. The fried squid was okay, it was less fishy tasting but not amazing.

One of the best pad Thai’s I have ever had and great service from a lovely gentleman! Thank you :)

What a superb restaurant! I really can't fault it. We were holidaying locally and fancied a change from the hotel's food and chose this lovely Thai restaurant. Upon entry, we were very warmly welcomed and then looked after very attentively; the young waiter was a real gent and it was a real pleasure to tip him. The food was absolutely stunning and so well presently. Prices were very reasonable and the ambience perfect. If we lived nearby, we'd go very often!

Absolutely delicious food. Highly rate it and is one of the best thai restaurants we have been to. The kids are fussy eaters but enjoyed their dishes.

We had an amazing experience here! We are always on the hunt for a Sunday roast. Here we got the most amazing sharing starter and Sunday roast. Sitting in the garden with the sun truly made our Sunday perfect. The combination of fantastic service, delicious food, and the charming setting of one of Britain’s oldest pub/restaurants made a memorable visit. Steve and his team couldn’t of done more for us and it 100% has become one of our favourite spots

Very old world traditional pub set in the heart of the New Forest. Well you'd expect that from a place that can trace its history back to 1096. Food is good using fresh ingredients and some nice quality touches. Presentation is modern and neat. The beef Wellington looked good and was very popular. Good desert selection with some very traditional options.

Dating from 1096, this great pub, with a fantastic menu, was originally under the control of the local monks. Historically important, the Grade 1 listed building has been preserved for our pleasure. Out of the way, on a small country lane and village. Nice selection of beers, it is in contention to be the oldest licenced estabishment in England. Great chat with the landlord, and skilled chef, Steve who knows so much more. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Friendly staff.

Seriously high quality food. It's very close to Michelin level. Lovely, kind, fun staff. Good wines! We had no idea we'd just stumbled into the second oldest pub in the UK, so it was amazing to see the date above the door... 1096!!

We celebrated my wife's birthday. Wehad our dog with us so we're accommodated in the snug which suited us very well. The menu was well balanced with options for vegetarian meat and fish. The meals we had were very good. Pleasingly presented, well balanced tastes.The atmosphere was very good we were looked after very well by the serving staff.

Lovely little pub with great history. Very warm welcome from all staff. The atmosphere was lovely and country-esk. They accepted dogs which was fab. The food was absolutely beautiful, faultless and served timely and with carefully thought about presentation. We had the Monkfish Scampi and Salt and Pepper squid, both superb. For mains we had Halibut in a lobster bisque, and the Chicken and Ham hock pie - full of flavour from start to finish. To end we shared the sticky toffee pudding which was topped with delicious honey comb. We even had the chef and owner come out and chat with us which was such a lovely touch. Wonderful experience, will definitely be back when we’re next in the area!

Food and service was great. Very peaceful when we walked in (because we were early) but soon livened up. The table we had was in the bar area which meant we had a good view of everyone visiting. The best beef roast I have ever had at a pub. A bit more than I would usually pay but worth every penny

We stopped off here for a quick drink because it was one of the closet watering holes to an appt. And we were so glad we did. Lovely friendly place, sat out in the sunshine. We were only stopping for a drink bit shred three starters, whitebait, mushrooms on toast and a prawn cocktail and they were all great!! Lovely and fresh. I am not keen on whitebait, but these were lovely, with a thin but consistent covering of breadcrumbs. Really glad we stopped and will make sure we do again. 😀

Nice enough pub. Very friendly staff and a warm welcome. A busy food area. The service was good The battered fish and peas were delicious, but the chips a little under cooked. The crab tortellini was rather stodgy.

4 of us had Sunday lunch here . The roast Beef & Roast Pork was perfectly cooked and delicious. Good selection of veg , ordered a side of cauliflower cheese, all delicious. Service was very good .

Been staying in Sway, Lymington for a week visiting The Silver Hind pub every day. The staff (Leia in particular) and locals are very friendly and the pub has a great atmosphere. The menu is very extensive and we've just had Sunday dinner which was excellent. I forgot to take a pic of the Cajun Swordfish lunch I had but it was amazing. I did remember to take a photo of the desert 😊 I highly recommend this pub 😍

Stopped here a few times and always been good. Had their ploughman's which was excellent, my wife had a cheese & mushroom omelette which she thoroughly enjoyed. Reasonably priced and decent portions. Friendly atmosphere at this pub and the owner is very attentive without being pushy. We would definitely return.

A nice country pub with more of a chilled pub/dining atmosphere. The food was really tasty and staff were very friendly :) we both had the pizza and it was delicious :) it's dog friendly too, which is a plus! Definitely recommend for a meal :)

We booked a table for four on Mothers day. Good service, friendly staff, great food. Will absolutely go again soon. When we arrived, mum got a glass of prosecco. We had starters (calamari, garlic musrooms in cream sauce, ham hock terrine and prawn cocktail) which were very tasty, and well presented. For main we all had roast (2x lamb, 1xbeef, 1xpork). There was plenty of vegetables - crispy roast potatoes, a yorkshire pudding, carrots, parsnips, leeks. We added a side of cauliflour cheese. It was all delicious and we even had room for pudding - two creme brulee and two sticky toffee puddings. Despite being very busy on Mothers day, the service was prompt, and food was hot.

Mixed feelings. Its a lovely pub with wonderful atmosphere. The food is pricey so our expectations were high. However the quality didn't match the pricing and so went away somewhat disappointed. We'll definitely return, but probably not for food.

Lovely pub just over the river from Lymington on the road to the I of W ferry. Staff were welcoming and friendly and the food we had was to a very good standard. We had pork schnitzel with garlic butter, fried egg and coleslaw. And Hampshire pork sausages, mashed potato and thick gravy. Very tasty and freshly cooked, we could not fault it.

Very friendly and welcoming staff who catered for two of our party who were vegans. Lovely pub, great food. We will definitely come again. Thank you for making our stay a happy one.

Never post reviews but this was a genuinely excellent dining experience. From the decor - rustic, to the atmosphere - light, airy and relaxed, to the music choice and volume level, to the excellent service, to the absolutely beyond delicious food - the triple cooked chips deserve a mention here…every little detail has been to an exceptional standard.

This restaurant is situated by the Road so It is very easy to find and It has plenty of car park. The service is really good and the kitchen works really well. The atmosphe and decoration is pretty good and we enjoyed our visit very much. The restaurant It is apart from the bar with nice seatings and the bar is also a large space near the entrance. Very clean restaurant and very recommended.

Just popped in for a drink, we had time to kill before getting the Isle of Wight ferry. The decor and ambience was gorgeous, the outside seating area was equally lovely. The staff were swift and friendly. The wine was perfectly chilled and local larger on offer. Just a tad pricey

Read the lovely the reviews and we decided to have Thursday dinner at The Ferryman. It’s a lovely looking pub. They seemed pretty relaxed when we walked in and accommodating. We ordered a steak and the squid and my hubby ordered the burger and a beer. The bill came to £72. The steak was £26. We decided to share with our 2 little boys because we had just fed them in the hotel. We paid and tipped and it went downhill from there. We asked 3 times for water and it didn’t arrive. Everyone was chatting and cleaning windows and no apologies. Food arrived and just couldn’t get cutlery, condiments. The owners had been very amorous in front of us whilst we waited for water and wouldn’t ordinarily mind but then rubbing bums and pulling thongs in front of my 10 and 8 year old wasn’t nice. Cannot understand why they were so inattentive. Absolutely gutted we tipped. We walked out. Such an awful start to our most precious holiday. We will regroup and start again tomorrow.

I really enjoyed my visit to The Plough Inn . The food was lovely I had a jacket potato and it came with a lovely salad and garnish. It tasted so good. Amazing value for money. The best meal and service I had all weekend. The service was good very friendly bar staff. My chain on my vintage bag has broke so I asked for a pair of Pilars the kind lady at the bar bought me a pair out and I was able to fix it 😍. The guy also was very helpful and gave me a plastic bag to put it in incase the chain broke again. But thankfully I fixed it well. Yes would definitely recommend this pub to anyone thinking of din8ntgere.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an absolutely fantastic meal at this lovely country pub in the New Forest! Our group of 9 ranged in age from 4 to 84, and everyone was genuinely wowed by the variety and quality of the food – something to suit every taste, and all delicious. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a great mix of locals and visitors. The large beer garden is a real highlight – spacious, well-kept, and perfect for families. Our kids especially loved the bouncy castle, which kept them entertained while the adults relaxed. We also really appreciated how dog-friendly the pub is – our four-legged friend was made to feel just as welcome as the rest of us. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food, a relaxed atmosphere, and a perfect spot to enjoy the New Forest. We’ll definitely be back!

Visiting friends locally, all decided to go to eat rather than take away. Was fairly busy as it was around 7pm found us a table. Not rushed to order when we did order food came out well present fresh and tasty. As a norm I do take a photo but phone was in car. Had a sharing platter did I share NO. Too good to share. See you again.

My partner and I ate here today, she had lasagna and I had the burger. It was truly delicious! Perfect size portions and the quality is superb-the burger not greasy at all and quality meat, and the cheese is out of this world. 10/10 lovely staff great service. Well done to all would highly recommend this pub

Very helpful attentive staff. Assisted with all our daughters needs and requests. Great food, awesome value for money. Kids play area and bouncy castle kept them entertained. So impressed we went back again at the end of our holiday.

Great garden for kids to play in, when we were here, the only thing I could taste on the food was the heat, there was literally no flavour on anything, kids didn’t finish, neither did we. Saw other customers sending dishes back and others leaving full plates. Not sure if this place was having an ‘off night’? But I see other reviews refer to good food? We certainly didn’t get that. The service I would say was very friendly and helpful though.

We chose this place for our daughters 50th birthday meal with the rest of the family. We were warmly greeted and the long table and chairs were ready to go. Good food and drinks were provided and vegeterians, etc we're catered for. Plenty of spaces outside too if weather allows. Easy parking.

We had another excellent experience at Ray’s last evening. We were lucky to get the table at the front which worked well for the three of us. The service was of its usual high standard and our three starters and mains were very tasty and all off the specials board. We will be back.

The place is closed between 4pm and 5:30pm and we were passing by craving for a cup of tea at 4pm, not realizing the opening times, we entered and we were not sent away, rather welcomed very warmly by a fantastic lady. Had a wonderful short time having tea, coffee and some sweets (Italian cookies filled with pistachio cream and scone). The place looks great and if we'll have another chance surely will return for a dinner too. The Italian sweets filled with pistachio cream are fantastic, just like in Florence.

Food was good, good atmosphere. Although all the waitresses were very polite and all very helpful, I'd recommend 1 waitress to a set few tables instead of various waitresses all trying to look after all tables. This is where it all got confusing. Overall would recommend.

Really tasty pizza and pasta. Staff were great and atmosphere the same. Nice location. Only downside was I ordered extra toppings on the pizza and could have done with a little more!

I popped in this evening to look at the menu and was disappointed to find they were fully booked (understandably). However, a lovely member of staff explained that if we came back at a certain time, they could fit us in. We returned and were greeted with a very warm welcome. The food, service, and atmosphere were amazing from start to finish. I’m so glad we chose this place – the food was absolutely delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

What a fabulous restaurant. We were on holiday in the village and ate here twice in the week, on both occasions the food, service and atmosphere were excellent. They have a great menu and the food is prepared to a very high standard. The servers/owners were professional and friendly and really mad our visits a joy. You get the impression it's a family run business with a lot of thought & care put into it. Ray's Italian Kitchen is definitely worth a visit - you certainly won't be disappointed. Am I the first person to have their Aperol Trifle twice in four days? I think I might be.

Our first evening meal at Ray's Italian Kitchen and it was fabulous! Excellent food, great atmosphere, and very friendly staff. Lovely place for relaxing meal out. Thank you!

We have just returned from Lymington after a wonderful 4 night stay at Stanwell House Hotel. The staff are wonderful and cannot do enough for you. The rooms are perfect with extremely comfortable beds and absolute luxurious bathrooms and products. The Restaurant was good but my only comment here would be that the menu was a little limited. I would like to mention 2 members of staff who were wonderful - Niamh and Megan. We will definitely be returning as we still have many more places to visit. Thank you Stanwell for a wonderful break.

Only stayed one night. The hotel was lovely but our room (36) was unbearably hot and the window would only open a few inches. It was virtually impossible to get to sleep without having a noisy fan on all night...you then had to put up with the noise of the fan so we didn't get a lot of sleep. The garden is lovely but there is quite a wait for your order, our drinks took at least 15mins to appear! The good points were the excellent breakfast, friendly staff and lovely seating areas both inside and out.

I recently had the pleasure of staying at the Stanwell Hotel in Lyndhurst with my wife, and it was truly an unforgettable experience! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by the warm and welcoming atmosphere of the hotel. One of the highlights of our stay was the excellent gluten-free food selection. It’s often challenging to find places that cater to dietary needs, but the Stanwell Hotel went above and beyond. Every meal was delicious, and we appreciated the thoughtful menu options that made dining a joy for both of us. We particularly loved eating in the beautiful orangery. The natural light and surrounding greenery created a delightful ambiance, making our meals feel even more special. The spacious outside garden, adorned with flowering wisteria, was a serene spot to relax and enjoy a drink together after our meals. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that our experience was nothing short of perfect. Our room was comfortable and well-appointed, providing a lovely retreat after a day of exploring the stunning New Forest. Overall, our stay at the Stanwell Hotel was exceptional, and we can't recommend it enough! If you're looking for a romantic getaway or a peaceful escape, this hotel is a wonderful choice. We can’t wait to return!

As my dad would say....Stanwell House has become our home away from home. It's honestly become our place of salvation; a place for bonding and reconnecting as a family again after the rough and tumble of normal, everyday, crazy life 😵‍💫. My family and I have stayed several times at this lovely hotel. An adult only holiday break. Our last stay was August 17th for three nights and I have been meaning to write this review for a while. It's a beautifully designed hotel with such attention to detail. It's comfortable and homely yet funky and fashionable with gorgeous fixtures and fittings. I know a good pooky light and bathroom tap when i see one ;). The beds and bedding are also top notch (so important). There's a tea and coffee station in the room with New Forest short bread (a lovely touch) and fresh milk delivered to your door every morning. The 'Natural' bath products with no nasties (shower gel, lotion and conditioner) are very well received and I personally believe what health conscious people prefer nowadays. The building is wonderful and deceivingly set back and vast with lovely courtyard spacious gardens and plenty of seating and attractive sun brollies for shade. When we were there there was live music for our coffee and sundowners. Very good cocktails incidently - we heard that ours were made by the flat mate of a member of staff. He made a stonkingly good strong margarita and espresso martinis. We could have all been abroad with the summer vibes it all evoked. Holiday mode activated instantly. What really makes Stanwell House exceptionally good are the staff. A hotel will grind to a holt without a good team. It doesn't help that I am quite awful at remembering names but we are now on first name terms with Amy, Jill and Dan at reception. They are always a joy and we know how hard they work. The reception team are personable, kind courteous and professional and always help my family if they can. We've driven Jill and Amy mad on several occasions trying to work out our dates to stay when all our family can make it. They never dissapoint to help us. Thank you! The restaurant and bar staff also work very hard indeed to run a smooth ship. Again, I wish I could remember the names of each lovely member of staff. On the last day of my stay I made a note of Courtney and Maks; two lovely staff who were working the breakfast shift together. Thank you Courtney for remembering my black iced coffee each day. SH does excellent strong coffee BTW for all the coffee lovers out there. The food at Stanwell House is also very good indeed. That is a huge bonus - it's a pleasure to dine in in the evenings and then venture to the late night bar to relax and play cards. I can not fault this hotel. My family and I love it and a big thank you to all the staff. We know how hard you work. Best to you all, Family V.

We would really recommend this hotel, from start to finish we had such a great stay! The location on the high street is perfect, we had to park across the way & down a path in either the hotel car park or the public one ( local charge) but not a problem at all. We were greeted by Amy on reception who was so lovely she was really welcoming & had a note that I had requested oat milk which is not usually mentioned when we stay at other hotels. She even carried my case to our room which was kind. She gave us an upgrade to a garden room which was really lovely, a classic room, good quality furnishings & furniture & had great views of the garden on the 1st floor. The bed was huge & so comfy, bedding was all perfect & lovely quality. I was very impressed with the tea/ coffee/ water in the room which was well stocked each day. The bathroom was nice too with walk in shower & high quality toiletries. I had stayed in another 4 star hotel a few days previously & their toiletries were awful. It was so peaceful even with guests sitting in the garden. Breakfast was amazing, such a good size & choice with good quality local produce, always cooked fresh & very hot. We just couldn't eat anymore but there were other options available. The staff in the dining room were so attentive & friendly nothing was too much trouble. Dinner was lovely too, wish we ate there every night but sadly only ate in there one evening, again the food choice was good & hot & tasted great. Staff again were very attentive & friendly. I would recommend the Hatha Yoga with Alexa on Wednesday evenings, a really relaxing way to end the day. Alexa & the ladies in the class made me very welcome. We slept so well the whole time we were there as it was really peaceful at night. We didn't end up using the bar but it looked a lovely space, excellent choice of drinks & cocktails with plenty of character & board games too. Joseph was very helpful & Friendly when I asked him where he would recommend to go in the area. All the staff worked so hard & always with a smile on their face. Lymington is a pretty harbour town easily walkable with a nice high street & a good base for exploring the New Forest! Would definitely go back again!

Popped in for lunch in the outside dining area. Very pleasant surroundings and the food was pricey but of good quality. The staff were very friendly but one in particular could do with further training. The place was not busy at all but we were left waiting to order for a long time, so long in fact that another member of staff took our drinks order. Subsequently we were left waiting for the bill and eventually had to go to the bar to find him and then was kept waiting again while he disappeared to talk to another staff member. Not a personal complaint as he was very pleasant but could do with prioritising training.

We had The best stay at this stunning boutique hotel. We felt so welcomed and embraced by all the staff over the duration of our stay- as did our pooch! Our dog friendly room was spotlessly clean with many ‘extra’ treats and much consideration for a furry guest. The room was super Comfortable and decorated beautifully. We sampled all menus (breakfast, lunch and dinner) whilst we stayed here, each far exceeded our expectations- delicious and presented beautifully. The wine list was excellent and the cocktails hit the spot alongside the ambiance of the bar (credit to the cheerful and interactive waiters). Every staff member we engaged with was polite, helpful and had a positive attitude to their role- service was by far the best we have received in a hotel. Special acknowledgment and thanks to the incredible Neive who served us with the highest of attention and witty conversations and Maks in the orangery for his wonderful breakfast service- attentive, polite and diligent! Thanks for an awesome three day stay - we will be returning!

This place is a little gem with outstanding authentic Indian cuisine. Each dish was presented beautifully with extra care by servers that helped us choose our plates (so glad we went with their suggestions). Starting our meal with two fresh naan breads we were amazed by all the unique flavours and the meat is so delicious and juicy. I recommend gathering family and friends to try as many dishes as possible. Definitely coming back next time I am in New Milton!

Absolutely incredible place - I truly recommend. We were staying in Milford on Sea for a brief holiday, and whilst we all love Indian, it was not particularly a cuisine we were planning to have whilst there, but it smelled so good as we walked by that we decided to go in, and it was one of the best parts of our holiday - and definitely the best place we ate. In fact, we all agreed it was the best Indian we ever had. The food was delicious, and my dad ended up trying something he'd never had before, on recommendation from one of the staff, that has now become his favourite dish. The flavours of all the dishes were rich and authentic - somewhat different to some other Indians I've had before, but only in that there seemed to be a greater variety of spices and a slightly sweeter profile to some dishes, which made it truly something special. The staff were also tremendously warm and welcoming, and it was clear how much passion had gone into the restaurant. We were predominately served by the son of the owner, and it was evident that he truly knew his food and was invested in ensuring his customers had a brilliant experience. We would have eaten there every night of our holiday if we could!

Lovely little place. The staff are very charming and welcome you at the door. Shown to our table and offered a personal Aircon unit as it was a particularly hot evening and quite stuffy in the restaurant. The place seemed clean, tidy and well decorated. Service was prompt, although we were there on a Monday evening, and with an unexpected surge of people the food took a long time to arrive between courses. Which of course can't be helped sometimes. The food definitely wasn't lacking in flavour or colour. We both very much enjoyed our dining experience. We will be returning. Would recommend.

Monsoori Heights is an absolute gem, found nestling among the seaside village shops of Milford on Sea. With a captive audience restaurants in locations visited by tourists can be a little hit and miss, however, this one is superb. Rarely have I encountered such engaging staff. They are polite, friendly and posses an in depth knowledge of the menu. When asked about a particular dish they reel off a list of spices and cooking methods as well as the general flavour profile. We stayed chatting with the front of house for nearly an hour after we had finished eating and left with lots of local knowledge and an understanding of the hospitality industry as well as a couple of recipes! The draft beer is Cobra and was brought over by an incredibly polite barman who was clearly invested in his work. While washing glasses he put exceptional effort into ensuring each one was spotless and sparkling. The menu consist of all the usual Anglo/Indian favourites alongside some authentic Indian curries for those that like to try something new. I was particularly pleased to note that, whilst there are plenty of hot meals on offer, there is no over-reliance on chilli and there are plethora of equally tasty, milder dishes. Rich sauces, tasty rice, delicious pickles and tender meat typified what we ate and the garlic naan bread was perfect. Portions size is good, with the paneer tikka we shared as a starter, as generous as it was delicious. I would thoroughly recommend Monsoori Heights to anyone looking for good food and good service in Milford on Sea.

Fantastic curry and even better service! The gentlemen who work there clearly know their stuff. Highly recommend to all curry lovers.

It's a great restaurant, we definitely recommend We had 3 different mains, 2 different nans, lemon rice and drinks (wine and beer) All extremely tasty, well cooked, home made The prawns were fresh, the flavours were great The staff is very friendly, lovely people and honest family Cheers up for Rebel, communicative, funny and genuine We will visit again! Thanks for all!

The best food of its type in the area. I live in Lymington, so have options. But thus place is the best by far. Quality and quantity. Thank you from Queen Katherine road.

Overall, a very enjoyable and relaxing experience. The hot stone massage was possibly the best I've had. The dry sauna and steam were excellent in terms of space and heat. The changing room facilities were nice but just expected a little more, example better quality facilities for hairstyling and better/more modern lockers, many of which didn't work or got stuck. There's also only a couple of changing cubicles and no additional area to pop bag and change (couple of padded corner spots only). The changing rooms were also incredibly warm. The variety of hydrotherapy areas was as described but would have expected the outdoor hot tub water to be a lot warmer. Lunch was nice but Breakfast was somewhat underwhelming. Staff/service was very good and the grounds are beautiful.

I stayed at Chewton Glen for one night in September and dined in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast The bedroom was quiet, comfortable and spacious. I would have liked a plug beside the bed to charge the phone (a bug bear of mine) The staff, especially reception, were friendly and welcoming The evening meal was very well cooked and tasty. The choice at breakfast was exceptional from a well stocked buffet to freshly cooked menu options It is a very good venue for a small business meeting. The meeting room facilities and catering were superb

I had a amazing experience at Chewton Glen at The Kitchen. I was lucky to have been booked in for James Martin cookery class, on the Monday, however had a amazing experience and meal at The Kitchen on the Sunday night. Tim, ,Noah, Ollie and the rest of staff .They all were welcoming and professional. The food was amazing and the cocktails were a great finish to me and my friends evening. Monday we attended James Martin cookery class and was met by Cheryl who was very welcoming and professional. The staff that were present Gerry, Polly and Helen were so helpful and helped made my experience less stressful. I came away with new skills and a memory I will never forget. Thank you to James and his amazing crew xx

Chloe Caldwell Photography - As a luxury wedding photographer I've had the pleasure of working at some of the UK's best venues, and Chewton Glen. From the moment you arrive at the hotel you will be blown away by the stunning location. The Walled Garden is a magical ceremony setting, and the most incredible setting for wedding photos. The hotel itself is modern, elegant and stylish, and the team are second to none - you will be so well looked after. I couldn't recommend Chewton Glen more if you're looking for a luxury wedding venue that will blow your guests away and give you the most incredible day to cherish forever. I can't wait to return very soon. - Chloe Caldwell Photography

Lovely stay at Chewton Glen. Room was exceptional with plenty of space. Could have stayed longer. My only observation was the price of 2 gins. We were charged £48. We retrospectively were advised this was due to it being house gin made on site. Regardless, you'd have expected the recommendation from the bar staff to have come with a health warning on the price. Apart from that the stay was good.

I wanted a Day spa for my girlfriends birthday but everywhere I called was booked. When I contacted Chewton Glen spa they were booked to, but offered me day passes for the spa facilities which was perfect and gave us exactly what I asked for. The night before our visit I realised I had booked the wrong weekend which was a disaster for me as I had by then told my girlfriend the plan and organised child care. In desperation and hoping not to be in the dog house for the remainder of the year, I called Chewton Glen in the hope they could move the day for me. I spoke to the night staff, who where incredibly helpful and by 6:30am the following morning my bacon was well and truly saved. That's incredible service in my eyes. The day was amazing, food was fantastic, staff were all wonderful and facilities fantastic. A big thank you to all the staff of Chewton Glen for helping me to give my girlfriend a wonderful birthday we will not forget.

Absolutely wonderful, very relaxing and beds are ultra comfortable, spa was just what I needed, hydro pool was amazing and I had a full body massage, I would highly recommend you to spoil yourself with a treatment. The hounds were stunning and really enjoyed walking around them.