Fleur De Lys in New Forest

Excellent, superb food, was very busy with a big crowd of cyclists, so very noisy and slow service, but quality of food means I'll be back and they took service charge off the bill in recognition of the exceptional circumstances so fair play, the sticky slow cooked Duck with hoisin was to die for, incredible flavour, the dish was out of this world

Lovely to see the place doing so well, Really enjoyed our lunch, the redecoration is a great success. On a gloomy day like today, it wasn't that ready to read the menu (small rechargeable table lamps are great for that and for the ambience). The food was very good, and the staff very friendly. Dog friendly too

Highly recommend. Cosy setting and great menu. Food was extremely tasty and service friendly.

Delicious food and good services!

Pretty pub / resto with lovely staff but a bit slow however the food is top quality and it is recommenrded for foodies.

Absolutely exquisite meal today at lunchtime. Very obliging staff and a wonderful choice of food- even for my coeliac husband. I only wish I'd had space for a starter and dessert. We would definitely go back again.

What an absolute gem! We had our first visit today and had a stunning lunch, seated in the lovely bar area with our dog. Great service, beautiful pub, wonderful food - thank you!

A superb meal. Our starters were the scallops and pate, the main was beef wellington and duck, and we shared a creme brulee for pudding. Everything was superb, really excellent. This is a lovely historic pub in the New Forest with history of the building on the walls, including the landlords' names going back a couple of hundred years. Our waitress, Izzy, was efficient and polite. The best that we have experienced in the area.

Just the two of us for dinner, first time at Fleur de Lys having moved to Lymington a year ago. We have tried many of the great places to eat out around the area but this place tops them all. Very friendly on arrival and this represented the great service throughout. The food (beef wellington and lamb) was melt in your mouth exceptional and finished off with delicious desserts. Cannot recommend this beautiful, historic place enough. Thank you.

We telephoned and booked in advance. Made choices from the menu. I ordered Hunters Chicken with saute potatoes and paid an extra £5 for honey glazed root vegetables. When the Hunters chicken arrived, it had dry bacon wrapped around it, and the chicken was dry. There was no cheese as there is with Hunters chicken, and there were no saute potatoes, just boiled potatoes. There was a little bit of veg garnish on the side, which consisted mostly of raw leek! The honey glazed root vegetables did not exist. Instead, a small dish of something white, cubed and soggy with water, I presume celeriac that had no taste, one 1 cm cubed piece of carrot and a bit more raw leek on the top. Not honey glazed root vegetables at all. It was tasteless. I ate it because I was hungry but felt sick all evening. After paying, I had a polite quiet word with a member of staff who apologised and said she would get it sorted and that the usual chef was not there that evening!! I have heard nothing since. Not a single word! It is a lovely building, but a real letdown. I will not be back.

Visited last wee and really lovely food cooked with care, I had a wonderful cream cheese salad and the beef wellington and very dog friendly which was nice. The ambiance could do with work, the room as super cold, they switched the heating on for 30 mins when I mentioned it but then off again, so I sat in my coat, which really decreased my enjoyment of the visit.

Had a family Sunday lunch / birthday celebration here yesterday. The menu on the day was a little limited but several dishes I could have happily chosen, All five had the roast sirloin beef. At £25 it's far from cheap, but the large plate that resulted was worth it. Everything from the fab/large homemade Yorkshire pudding to cauliflower cheese, fab veg (even the carrots were off the chart) to the delicious rare beef, we left very full and content. Staff overheard it was my Father-In-Laws birthday and brought out a happy birthday (written in chocolate) plate of some fancy mini pastry/biscuits and a scoop of ice-cream. Well presented and very thoughtful.

We drove all the way from bournemouth, waited in their parking lot until 5:30pm because the opening time says so. On their menu board outside, it says dinner starts at 6pm. But when we entered the pub, the guy says that dinner will start at 7'oclock , 7:15-ish. Just unbelievable how their timing is misleading. Seemed like they dont want business.

Dropped by this lovely pub whilst cycling in the New Forest with a friend last week. Managed to bump into the owner. What a lovely chap, wr had a great chat about cycling! The pub has memorabilia about cycling and motorsports, but most of all it is very welcoming establishment and the staff are amazing! Thank you, we will be back.

It could be family friendly but maybe everywhere doesn't need to be?

Great food, charming ancient building and equally charming waiting staff. A pleasure from start to finish. When we arrived we saw a table set for around 30 and thought we might be an afterthought to the larger room, but no such issue. We had a great Sunday lunch, a mix of roasts and other mains, all delicious, and at no point felt ignored. Impressive.

Beautiful restaurant!.. food was stunning! So delicious and tasty, the beef Wellington is spectacular and an absolute must!.. The pub is beautiful, full of history. Steve and the team were so friendly and welcoming. I would highly recommend and will definitely be back

This was the most fantastic meal - three of us felt the starters were some of the best we'd ever had, We would definitely recommend the scallops and/or the monkfish scampi starter. A superb meal with great wine and service!

I recently visited the historic 1096 pub for a Sunday roast and had a fantastic experience! From the initial phone call to book, the staff were warm and welcoming. Upon arrival, our friendly and efficient waitress greeted us and made us feel right at home. As we ordered our drinks and starters, we asked about the building's rich history. Our waitress regaled us with a fascinating timeline of events, from the monks who once resided there to the origins of the ghost stories. It was both entertaining and enlightening! The Sunday roast was absolutely delicious, with generous portions that left us feeling satisfied. I highly recommend it to anyone with a hearty appetite. To top it off, the decadent chocolate dessert was the perfect finale to our meal. Overall, I would definitely return to the 1096 pub for another exceptional dining experience. The combination of warm hospitality, intriguing history, and mouth-watering food makes it a must-visit destination.

Arrived well in time for lunch to find they were closing early because ‘it’s one of those days’ ! Steer clear of this place.

Great pub, Steve the landlord and chef is doing a great job, the lady that works there (didn’t get her name) is lovely as well. Food is excellent as is the service, good range of beers, wines. Really nice people running a really nice pub in a really nice part of the world. I Wish them every success and will be back soon, thanks

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.

An outstanding meal, beef wellington, beautifully cooked and melted in your mouth. Love this place.

Hard to find any fault with this charming little gastro pub tucked away in a tiny hamlet in the south of the New Forest. A great menu and super-efficient service make this a great choice for a night out. The scallops were to die for!

Beautiful pub, friendly service. Only popped in for a pint whilst cycling. Can't comment on the food.

Fabulous food and service. Actually managed to sit outside in the lovely garden and enjoy the sunshine, briefly!!

We came here for dinner on the 28th, our last night in Lymington, having chosen this for a nice meal due to its history and great reviews. The ambience was cosy, food was good, however service that night warranted a disappointing 2-stars. Twice over the course of our meal, regular requests of mine were denied, only to be accommodated when my partner was the one that asked for it. By the time dessert rolled around, I told him to be the one to interact with our server instead. Safe to say I doubt I’ll be back.

The food was presented well, but taste was terrible.. not worth the money.. some signature dishes have lost their way or no longer have flavours or tastes first thought of perhaps.. I had the haddock.. the asparagus had no flavour and overcooked.. we had to return the duck dish for just drenched in sugar ..couldn't taste the duck.. The starters the scallops were in a terrible runny sauce and over cooked ..not a great flavour at all.. over all disappointed with food experience which was expensive. Some staff were nice and was great to dine in the oldest restaurant in the UK, i guess .. needs to revamp its menu.. watch your head if you are tall..

Arrived for lunch one of those lovely sunny British spring days and the meal here only rounded this out as one of the truly great days. Outstanding in every regard - food, garden, everything. Couldn’t rate it higher

Visited for dinner Friday 26 June. Food truly excellent. Very good service.

Great food in an old country thatched roof pub. Food is high end restaurant quality not pub food. Only complaint is server was pretty slow. Would definitely go back.

I used to go to the Fleur de Lys often but i havent been for many years. Now this pub, built in 1096 is tastefully decorated and although still a pub the emphasis is on dining. My cousin and I both have 5 star hotel backgrounds so we tend to have high expectations that are rarely met. There were so many tempting choices on the menu but as it was a crisp Sunday we settled on the Roast. We didn't order a starter as the desserts looked good, but while waiting the chef appeared with 2 cups of freshly made roasted tomato and basil soup with home made focaccia, it was divine, richly flavoured, light but creamy. As it wasnt too busy the 2 chefs were also serving and our main course was served by the chef. 2 thick pieces of perfectly cooked sirloin draped over roasted potatoes, carrot, parsnip and wilted savoy cabbage, a huge fluffy Yorkshire and plenty of delicious gravy. With a side serving of cauliflower cheese which could have been a meal on it's own. For £25 it was a substantial meal and every mouthful delicious. We followed with the Chocolate Marquise, with home-made chocolate ice cream and Palmier which was deeply chocolatey but not too sweet. After finishing with a very good coffee we both agreed we felt 'replete' and very delighted to have found such fine dining 20 minutes from home. We will definitely be returning as we have the menu to work through. Wholeheartedly recommended.

Fleur De Lys came recommended by our AirBnB host and it did not disappoint! The food was impeccable and the service all round was fantastic. Not rushed, just enough time between courses and the right level of attention from the young waiter. The best food my wife and I have had in a while. If you're in the New Forest you need to try this place. Great job Steve and the team. Looking forward to coming back

Food quality, service and setting all superb. Menu changed often and food all freshly prepared, slightly off the beaten track but all for the better.

My friends and I had Sunday Lunch at this wonderful pub yesterday. Although busy we had really good service from the friendly staff & manager. The Sunday roast meal was fantastic. Highly recommend. Roger & Friends

We chose this "pub" to have our lunch in as we wanted to see what the oldest pub in the New Forest was like. On entering, it was apparent that this is more a restaurant than a pub. We were shown to a table and eventually a young man came and took our drinks order. A while later he reappeared with our drinks, poor lad must have been busy serving the three other tables that were occupied. Eventually he appeared again to take our food order. When this arrived some time later ( a couple that arrived after us were served their meal before us) it was, to be fair, quite nice. The whole experience was not as expected, poor service and an overwhelming feeling that we were not exactly welcome. It must be mentioned that when you come to pay the bill that you read it carefully. I, unfortunately did not, and ended up paying a 10% service charge that they had levied without my knowledge. All in all, not a good experience and definitely a place we will not return too. Caveat emptor!

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!

Lovely food, nice for celebrating a special occasion

A little disappointed to be honest! We own a restaurant and know good food and service. The food was great, no issues there at all. My problem was with the service. First of all it took almost half an hour to get our order taken, with the waitress admitting that she forgot. We let that go as these things do happen. We were going to have a starter but decided against it after waiting so long. Then the main course plates took such a long time to clear (until my husband asked) that we decided against desert too. When my husband went to the loo, he saw the staff stood around chatting. Because of their lack of awareness, the restaurant did themselves out of starters and desserts from us. It was a late Sunday afternoon and I believe it was towards the end of the shift and the staff simply couldn't be bothered anymore- a real shame as this place charges a premium and the service didn't match the price. We will probably give it another go and I really hope the restaurant reads this and acts upon the service.

Beautiful food in a lovely forest setting.

A fantastic evening with friends on his retirement meal . The food was absolutely excellent with generous portion sizes , really welcoming staff and an overall brilliant evening!

My husband and I decided to try this pub during our stay in the New Forest. The service was excellent and the food fantastic. It was so good we returned the following evening. Would throughly recommend

Charming pub that brings a smile to your face as soon as you walk in. We were there for Sunday lunch. A full £25 for beef and trimmings, but it's more than fair value. A lovely roast, with great yorkies, perfect toasties and lashings of rich gravy. But it's the setting and staff that make this place special. Top rating for my new favourite Hampshire pub.

We popped in for a quick drink after a walk. It's a lovely friendly cosy place with a good choice of beer. The menu looked very nice. Next time we'll probably eat there as well.

Really loved our lunch here. Great service and food was fantastic.

Fantastic food with friendly staff. The food was amazing. The staff were superb. The atmosphere was awesome. Beautiful restaurant in a lovely location. Can’t wait to return.

Food excellent but the service was so disappointing.

A most delicious roast beef Sunday lunch.

Except food and service. Good menu with vegetarian options. Lovely open fire and food hot and although bug group food, all came out together.

The Wife and myself visited for Sunday Lunch, and this was without a doubt One of the best. The food and service was exceptional. Customer care was At its best. Thanks to all the staff at this beautiful old.pub

Lovely atmosphere, friendly service and the best roast beef dinner ever. Amazing flavoured gravy and delicious cauliflower cheese. Would return again and again.

Booked a table for 5 guests for my father’s birthday due to the positive reviews. The entire experience was a let down. The service was at best average from 3 members of staff who struggled to use any manners between them. The roasts were £25 each which was totally inflated for the quality and presentation of food on the plate. The duck starter contained meat which was inedible due to it being rock hard but when the waiter was politely informed, the response was, ‘I’ll let the chef know.’ In hindsight, we shouldn’t have paid for the duck but we did. Needless to say, we will not be returning.

Lovely Sunday lunch served in a beautiful old pub. Young server was spot on, he had the right mix of professionalism and friendliness. Looking forward to a return visit

Genuinely, the BEST roast I have EVER eaten in the UK 🇬🇧 😋

Been 3 times now and will keep visiting superb

Off the cuff Friday visit to a favourite pub that never lets you down. Good old English Pub Grub that’s homemade. It’s like an old dog, it never lets you down. Staff are great and friendly with a great selection of ales, beers and shorts.

We visited for the first time for a birthday celebration on 28/10/23. The food was superb. Portion sizes were very generous. The service was great. And it was a lovely cosy atmosphere with a wood fire. Overall, the waiter and Chef were extremely attentive, courteous and very kind. I loved how the chef came out to interact with us diners and made us feel so welcome. All we can say is, this is a fantastic place to go for a great meal. It was a memorable occasion with wonderful family and friends.

Beef wellington is amazing. Highly recommended

Excellent food, excellent service, right ambience, lovely fire place and Chef Steven came and had a chat

Lovely service, lovely food, lovely venue. Celebrating our 1st Wedding anniversary, we would 100% come again. The food was superb

The perfect Sunday roast. Delicious tender roast beef. Excellent portion not an overloaded plate but just right. Excellent flavour. Delicious smooth red wine to accompany a perfect lunch. Good friendly service. Can’t wait to go back!

We visited for the first time for a birthday celebration on 28/10/23. The food was superb. Portion sizes were very generous. The service was great. And it was a lovely atmosphere. The only drawback, was the wood fire which irritated our eyes. But apart from this, the waiter and chef were extremely attentive, courteous and very kind. All we can say is, this is a fantastic place to go for a great meal with friends and family. Thank you for making my birthday meal a memorable occasion with my wonderful friends.

Having not been back since the devastation of Steve and team leaving a couple of years ago we thought “why not” and decided to go back last night, and following what can only be described as a meal to die for, we spotted some familiar faces in the kitchen which instantly explained why the meal we had just experienced was so amazing. Best birthday present for a long time to see Steve and the team back in residence. Not good for my waistline but happy to run a few extra miles to off set going back on a regular basis :) So happy 😀

There is no doubt that this is a very attractive period pub both inside and out Bags of atmosphere and low beamed ceilings. If you are over 6 ft in height, you could well come out with a sore head, so be alert. The decor is subdued and well in keeping of the features in the bar and dining room. The food is second to none but the waiter service was a little on the slow. It would appear that there were only two staff on duty that night, the chef, who was not only cooking but serving tables as well. as well as a waiter who was also manning the bar. When we arrived, the chef was trying to light the large log fire.......he couldn't, but managed to fill the room with a thin layer of smoke which stung my eyes for a while. Two downsides for me. Because of all the hard surfaces around, as the room filled up with guests, it became very 'shouty' and being hard of hearing, I found it very difficult to indulge in conversation. The other point was the bill. There was a 10% service charge added. I don't recall seeing that on the menu probably because I had checked out the menu on line and didn't see it there. Personally, I prefer to tip the old fashioned way. I know I could have asked for the charge to be removed, but when my tip would have been the same, there seemed little point. Luckily there had been no hiccups. For those that have normal hearing, I can thoroughly recommend this place, for those whose hearing is challenged, I'm not so sure. It depends on your priorities.

Lovely traditional pub with the best roast I have ever had, every element of it was cooked to perfection, staff was friendly and service was fast and efficient.We will definitely be back!

Fabulous meal, expensive but worth it!

A beautiful pub with history and friendly staff. The food was excellent too. Will definitely be back.

My partner and I had an amazing meal here. Great attention to detail, and super friendly host. We will return soon!

Original owners back and building it back.

One of my all time favourite restaurants! Steve and all of his staff always go above and beyond for you. Such a gorgeous venue with beautiful delicious food. You will never have a bad experience coming here. The best!

This Pub and Restaurant was great. It is located on the side of a fast so you could easily drive past it. Once inside you are in a small, cosy bar area. Served by the chef at the bar, who seemed to be on his own until 6pm, However he served efficiently. The menu was good. It had a wide variety of dishes that would please many palates from fillet beef wellington to nicely cooked halibut with a few oriental inspired dishes in the menu. I personally had the seared scallops which were divine and the Wagyu beef burger...WOW...Cooked perfectly to a nice juicy red medium. I would highly recommend this place if you want a nice high quality restaurant experience with a relaxed vibe. Also a shout-out to the young lad who served us with a smile

Overall very very good Not cheap but excellent in a beautiful old chatched pub

We popped in for a couple of pints and were greeted by a tiny bar area, an extremely limited choice of beers (x2) and a long wait to be served and our pints pulled. The delay in getting our pints we guessed was down to...

We popped in for a drink on Thursday evening. Sadly, the choice of beer was limited to two only and located in a small characterless area of the pub. After a long wait, were then given the dregs of an empty keg which was eventually topped up. No comments from whoever served us. We were made to feel that we ought to be spending a fortune on a meal rather than simply having a drink. Not a welcoming pub.

A nice pub lunch in the garden, the short lunchtime opening hours made it feel a bit of a rush.

It was ok, nothing fantastic, no atmosphere and expensive for what we had . Won’t be rushing back, but can say we’ve been there and done that.

Excellent evening enjoyed us and by my family visiting from Manhatten - they were very impressed. In spite of staff shortages they coped very well on a busy Saturday night. Well done Steve and the team.

Return visit for Sunday lunch due to previous great experiences. Sadly not Sunday just gone. Decided to eat in the garden as for once this summer it wasn’t raining. Restaurant busy but they were happy to move our table booking. Prices have risen considerably which...

Fantastic dinner & service for dinner for 6 of us. It was great food and the staff were lovely. Highly recommend this place for a really decent meal while you are in the area

Amazing food! Lovely ambience, food, wine and very welcoming staff. Would recommend for anyone looking for an enjoyable and relaxing experience. Even the wine was perfectly chilled! We eat out quite a lot and I would say this is the best overall experience for a...

Wonderful food, lovely atmosphere and welcoming staff. We were pleasantly surprised by the delicious food, it looked and tasted great. We had the Paella which was a generous portion, full of flavour and bursting with fresh vegetables. We also had the oriental duck main. This...

Seriously old new forest village pub. Good choice if beer and wines. Menu interesting and varied.

We had two main courses - the halibut and the scallops and both were absolutely delicious. It’s pricey but worth it for food of this quality cooked so well. We also had a portion of truffle parmesan fries which were gorgeous. A lovely meal all...

Food service and atmosphere are all five-star in this beautiful well cared for boutique restaurant. We have been going to the Fleur de Lys for 30 years and it just keeps getting better. My wife is diabetic and she had three delicious dishes which I...

Thank you for a wonderful evening! Everything was fantastic! I tried some of the wellington, wow!!

What a find! Beautiful pub in a stunning area. I am really glad that it has been recommended to us. The food is amazing, not cheap but definitely worth it. Highly recommended!

Interesting and varied menu. Lovely food.

Lovely place to visit. Very old. Oldest pub in Dorset. Lovely garden setting. Well worth a visit if in the area.

We had been to this pub many years ago and recently to The Magic Duck in Lymington where we had enjoyed the food so we thought we would take our neighbours here who had never been to either when we found out they had moved...

Absolutely amazing food was delicious staff were so lovely cannot recommend this restaurant enough everything we had was top notch thank u guys xx

Just popped in for a drink in the beer garden early Sunday afternoon. V friendly staff and nice setting. Doggie friendly. We didn’t eat but the Sunday roast being served looked incredible. Will definitely go back for lunch!

Great News, Steve is back at the Fleur de Lys Pilley. Such a talented chef who never lets you down. The starters are awesome…pick a few and share. We both went for the halibut, and WOW was it good. Fine cooking in a beautiful setting;...

The food was good but imo not totally worthy of the price tag. People were friendly especially the new waitress. I think the real negative was asking for a take out bottle of wine and being given a £40 bottle of Sauvignon blanc. I could...

It says fine dining on the board outside. For a pub, it really is. Landlady v welcoming, goats cheese mousse, scallops and risotto all very good.

Lovely venue, fabulous food but pricey for pub food. Would expect proper home made chips not fries with beef Wellington that was priced at £38 on the menu.And to top it all added 10% service charge to the bill without asking !!! Not happy Where...

1st time here; chose it as a lunchtime venue for our wedding anniversary. Disappointed that the full menu wasn't available, but Ben, more than made up for it with his suggestion of 'salt & pepper squid'....yummy. Will def return for their Sunday roast.

Newly reopened so popped in for Sunday lunch - great friendly welcome , and great food - the best roast we’ve had in the forest yet Lovely old atmospheric pub in a lovely little place Defo recommend !!

Great little boozer . Fab night of soul .

This pub has recently reopened after being closed for some time and I can thoroughly recommend it. It is very old with low ceilings, worn slate floor in the entrance. Very atmospheric. The landlords are friendly and service was quick and professional. The food was...

Really nice breakfast, pub has just reopened so was pretty quiet. Fingers crossed that people start to go