Fox & Hounds in New Forest

We live in Lyndhurst Village and this used to be our go-to, local Pub. Unfortunately, the staff just do not seem to care. Last night we ordered two bhaji burgers, a pint and a rum and Coke - £48 lighter even after our locals discount. The meal was plonked down miserably… we were offered condiments, I asked if they had vegan mayo and the reply was ‘probably not’ … so I asked for ketchup and a tiny pot was bought it over to share. The burger was so small and incredibly dry…. My husband got up to try and get more ketchup for us as there was no staff around to ask. We were both incredibly hungry and the small pot of chips were lovely, but it left us saying that we will absolutely never be back again. This is the third time we’ve had a really poor meal here. You always want to support your local pub and it really did used to be fantastic but no longer. It used to be full of locals and interestingly, we didn’t see any last night. everybody locally in the village probably realises there are other better options. Save your money and go somewhere else, we won’t ever be back again. The New Forest Inn, Emery Down is much nicer or The Stag. Incidentally, we went to get two Diet Coke’s (as the meal was so dry) and for two small mush cokes it was £6.90!!

We regularly visit the new forest staying in various hotels and enjoy eating in one of the many restaurants, we chose the fox and hounds and arranged to meet friends there, it wasn’t that busy maybe four other covers , we ordered our food and the starters came out in about fifteen minutes after that it fell apart no one appeared we had to get our drinks ourselves the barman said they were short staffed , we sat down and waited an hour for the mains the waitress kept saying it’s coming soon eventually it arrived, the food was mediocre to say the least, we were very disappointed as this place had been highly recommended last year . On a last note the toilets both male and female were gross stinking of urine and not been cleaned.

Very poor service this evening. No menus offered on arrival. No info about the non available items until it was time to order as we had to find our own menus. Wrong drinks arrived. Food was ok but not amazing. Had to go up the bar to order more drinks as staff were scarce on the ground. Didn’t stop for dessert as didn’t want to spend any more of our hard money on second rate service. Very disappointed. Manager was trying her best but most of the staff were young kids who didn’t have a clue about customer service.

Well what can I say, we had the unfortunate experience of visiting on a quiz night , tables booked but empty nearly an hour after booking time but no one had used them but still reserved, first person who served me asked if I was a local, it sounded like there is a two tier pricing system going on. When I asked a member of staff if she could wipe our table as it badly needed it, it was done with somewhat reluctance, this reluctance continued when I asked for service next, as she was obviously more interested in talking to a local! The final straw came when I enquired about if a dark non spiced rum was available which was accompanied by a shrug of the shoulders and a wave of the hand towards an array of bottles on a shelf none of which I could read at that distance. Don’t bother going because it’s fairly obvious if you are not local you are not really welcome.

Delicious Sunday roast . Very pleasant staff and good service

Lovely meal in a relaxing atmosphere

Came this afternoon for food was disappointed food was cold had to asked for it to reheat was definitely not worth 89 pounds for 4 roasts and some drinks will not be returning

One of the staff members (Megan) were so reassuring and helpful during a situation that caused distress to our daughter with additional needs, gave us food and drinks on the house! Provided us with a quiet space and were helpful if we needed anything!! Definitely recommend and will come back

Stopped in here to get a spot of lunch whilst having a mooch about in Lyndhurst. Really nice pub and the food was great. We just had a couple of starters and some triple cooked chips which were some of the best chips ever! Cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommend.

Stopped in here to get a spot of lunch whilst having a mooch about in Lyndhurst. Really nice pub and the food was great. We just had a couple of starters and some triple cooked chips which were some of the best chips ever! Cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommend.

Lovely pub in the middle of Lyndhurst and a great place to stop for a refreshing drink after spending the day exploring the New Forsest. Nice large outside seating area and nice and cosy inside if it gets a bit chilly. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend a visit if your in the area.

My family was in NF, Lyndhurst, for a weeks holiday. Went here for beers, wine, soft drinks after eating out in the village. Good selection of beers and the staff let me have a try of a beer if I wasnt certain about ordering a pint. Really good selection. Service was decent and the prices were about what I expected. Saw mixed reviews about the food, being a bit hit or miss, so only went for post-meal drinks. Environment was warm, freindly atmosphere, no pretence, lots of seating options like high benches and tables. Nice comfy chairs. Its not all open-planned, so your conversation doesnt get drowned with ambient noise pollution. We really liked it, went there most evenings.

The pub itself is quite cosy with a nice atmosphere, the food was really good (the camembert in particular was very tasty). The service was okay, everyone was really nice but there were a couple of mistakes made. Would recommend overall 😊

Great atmosphere. Clean tables. Extensive menu. The food was delicious. Came out in a timely fashion too. Not bothered too much by staff wanting to know if we wanted dessert. Lovely evening. Would go back

All I can say is if you haven’t eaten here you’re the ones who have missed out. Food,Staff & Environment are amazing. Thank-you for our Sunday lunch. Alan

Didn't eat just a few drinks nice place to just chill 👍

We were not warned when ordering that the food was going to take 45mins to an hour to arrive However when it did arrive it was very good. We expressed our disappointment with the delay..they were clearly under staffed Our complaint was listened to and 4 desserts were given free of charge We would return to eat here again

Been here a few times now and it gets better and better. Had Sunday lunch today which they claim is the best in the Forest, I think it’s the best I’ve had in any pub, delicious and the portions are huge. On top of that the girls who run the pub are fantastic, will definitely be back next time we are in the Forrest.

Never ate there great drinks and atmosphere

Went here for dinner on our last night of our holiday. Was good service food was good. Pub is nice and lively had a great night. Nothing was too much trouble staff were very friendly.

A great meal in a pub with a lovely atmosphere and attentive staff.

Really, really nice food and great experience all-round.

The steak and ale pie was delicious, can't recommend it enough! Staff was welcoming and made you feel at home.

This pub has a chalk board claiming a connection with Lewis Carroll The writer of Alice in Wonderland. The writer of the chalkboard describes Alice in wonderland as infamous i.e. Carrolls infamous book Alice in Wonderland. The word infamous tends to have bad connotations (definition: well known for some bad quality or deed). In this context how or why is Alice in Wonderland infamous? Unless you are stretching it to mean legendary or fabled. I brought this to the attention of the bar staff who seemed no to know what I was getting at. They did say however then would mention it to the management (who were apparently on their break). I hope it has been rewritten or made clearer.

Delicious food, cozy restaurant.

A quaint inn with an Olde Worlde feel. Good selection of ales and really good home cooked food, but more that that the, very friendly service especially from Aoibhinn and Megan. Made me feel right at home during a very wet and gloomy New Forest stay. Beats the local competitor's by a mile and more. Can't wait to return.

Had an evening meal here with friends and stayed for the quiz. Good choice of food and wines. Quiz ok but unable to hear the main man.

Just popped in for a pint and some wings. Always look forward to doing this. It's just lovely. Hophead is always good and wings make for a lovely light lunch. A special shout to the 2 bar people, neither of which would accept a tip. (!) Somehow, I shall have to rectify that. Thank you all.

Had a drink here one night of our Lyndhurst holiday and enjoyed the atmosphere so came back for food the next day and it didn't disappoint. Good service, food and drinks

Lovely welcome from staff. We are on holiday and today is our last day. The lovely youngIrish lady ( Megan )didn't even wait for us to go to the bar, she brought our chosen drinks over without needing to be asked. Best welcome in Lyndhurst pubs. The other 2 pubs are very lacking in customer service. Thank you Fox and Hounds.

Really great sandwich for lunch!

A very nice dog-friendly pub that serves excellent food with really good service. Everything we were served, both starters (koftas & chicken wings) and mains (sirloin steak, schnitzel & burger) was well cooked and very tasty. The portions were generous and the young lady who served us was lovely and couldn’t do enough for us. Very happy to highly recommend 😊👍🏼

Fantastic food really nice! the staff were super friendly as was the service really enjoyed the atmosphere which made us feel relaxed especially as we had our dog with us .

Had a great lunch and the staff were very friendly

Lovely pint of cider i was gasping after mid cycle.

Great pub, lovely food and friendly staff.

Bar maid very grumpy considering we spent over 300 pounds on cocktails rest of the staff were great

Me and my partner visited a month ago after getting engaged, the food and service was amazing, the roast was incredible and the bar man generously gave us a free drink each. Very kind! If we're in the area again will definitely be back, thanks!

Bit of a wait for the food but having said that it was a very tasty Sunday lunch.

Dropped in to the F & H's for a pint on a bike ride around the area. Nice place to stop on a sunny day as they have outside sitting at the front and in a terrace at the back.

Welcoming pub with friendly staff. My dog was also welcome. Lovely home cooked food; I had the veggie linguine which was cooked to order and really lovely. Reasonable price and good atmosphere.

Great little find while we were in Lyndhurst, we liked it 👍

Good food, lovely staff .Pricey drinks unfortunately.

Maybe it's because I'm a Londoner, that I love London Pride. So goes the music hall song, never truer for me though. This pub has all the fullers attributes I come to expect from their pubs. Sensational beer, excellent food, terrific service in a beautiful environment. Wonderful.

Ad-hoc Sunday lunch on a busy Sunday. Found a table and were advised there was a wait for food but it's a nice place to relax even if there is a wait. We both had Roasts and both were fantastic and one of the best I've had. All the staff very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back

Went for a roast dinner on bank holiday weekend. The roast was absolutely devious, AJ on the wait team was so lovely and the pub itself is gorgeous. Couldn't recommend more.

Very disappointed, dropped in for a quick lunch and decided on a sandwich. Everything on the menu was very expensive. The "sandwich" arrived, one piece of bread with steak shavings on the top! The staff were friendly enough but wouldn't return

Lovely garden to sit in, but staff were rude and we waited half an hour for a panini with not many people in the pub. The panini was also overpriced (about £12) for it to be soggy, cold and tasteless.

Jesus christ screaming kids babies dodgy steps unclean toilets parking a nightmare . Welcome to hell on earth

Super chilled, lovely old building, friendly staff. Wasn't there long but enjoyed the visit.

Phenomenal toilets, would urinate here again

A Fuller's pub so good selection of beers, music was overly loud so decided not to stay to eat (as did the table next to us)

I must say that it's a very nice place but the haddock and chips I had was the Best batter I've eaten. Try one you will very surprised. I've never had anything like this and I've eaten tons of fish.

Absolutely love it ! Food is delicious. Bar staff very nice and helpful

Only sat in the beer garden after our hike as one of our dogs was to excited to sit indoors. Had lovely homely feel when I went inside to order some drinks.

Food not as what you would expected from prices. Long time waiting for service (with little of tables booked)and including drinks:/

Had Fish and chips with minted peas. The batter was light and the fish was delightful. The chips were excellent 👌.

We stayed in Lyndhurst inbetween Xmas and new year because we were visiting family. We decided to eat at F&H as it was just down the road from our accommodation and looked cosy. The pub in general has a great feel. As soon as you walk in it feels like a lovely country pub. Had we stopped just to drink, I suspect the review would have been more positive. The food, unfortunately, is below parr based on price vs product. The service was also slow, only two service staff working in the restaurant. Either the food pricing needs to come down, or the quality needs to be improved. Just because you’re located in a nice touristy village doesn’t mean you can offer a second class product for first class money.

Amazing pub food. Great menu. Amazing staff

The Fox & Hounds is, in my opinion, simply the best sunday roast! Love this pub in general. The ambience, the service and the food are great.

I recently stopped by The Fox and Hounds in Lyndhurst during a Christmas event on the high street and near the Community Centre. The pub was quite busy, but we still managed to get a table. The mulled wine was good, and the food was alright. Prices are on the slightly higher side, which is somewhat expected in a popular tourist area. The place was nicely decorated for the festive season, adding to the charm. The staff were very friendly, contributing to a warm and welcoming atmosphere. A pleasant experience overall at The Fox and Hounds, particularly during the lively Christmas period.

Great staff, great atmosphere, great food.

Comfortable and warm on a cold rainy day. Had a bowl of chips and a hot chocolate. All very tasty if a little pricy.

Really helpful and accommodating staff. Excellent service. Lovely food. The atmosphere rating was a 3 when we went as there was a very loud group of children and parents there. I would think the atmosphere would be lovely otherwise.

Great meal, good service only spoiled by a large family group thinking they owned the place, taking over a group of tables. The staff were saints to cope with them.

An extremely warm and welcoming pub, certainly one to visit if you are staying in Lyndhurst for more than a few days. The food is absolutely fantastic and they have an excellent selection of drinks on tap. A perfect place to stop in after a nice walk in the countryside..

slow service on a Sunday evening, under seasoned and overcooked Sunday roast. i knew it being part of a chain was a red flag but i thought i would give it a chance. i wish i could recommend because of the nice interior but i cannot recommend this place.

Perfect 👌 Sunday roast, great atmosphere and fantastic service

Busy pub With a great selection of beverages Food that was coming out looked and smelt great Nice outdoor space for the dry weather as well

We like this pub and their Sunday roasts are very good and quite big portions but have become a bit too expensive, we are not going that much anymore. The chef definitely can cook, the roast beef is always nice and pink and the sauces are good. The desserts are nice but not special, my partner had a Bakewell slice that was small and cost £9.00 - definitely not worth it. My sticky toffee pud for £7.50 was nicer.

The pub is very nice, lovely inside, the staff were very polite and the food came out in good time but that's where the good times ended. I ordered the Ploughman's, which was described as a sharing meal, for 2. What you get is 1 scotch egg, cut in half, some soggy salt beef, bread that was wet, like it had been defrosted, a pile of wilted rocket and cheese, albeit a good portion of cheese. That was it, for £24 it felt like a big over charge and sub-par food. My mrs ordered a bacon, brie and cranberry sandwich, which was ok but nothing to write home about. All in all, the two meals, 2 drinks and 1 soft drink came to nearly £60 and I honestly can't understand how it can be justified, we've eaten better food, multiple courses for less money and enjoyed it more. Maybe we had a bad day there, I don't know, but with other options on the same street I can't imagine ever going back.

Very busy with fantastic food and staff and atmosphere

Took my daughter here for Sunday lunch. It really was lovely. Great food, pleasant staff and a lively atmosphere. We had our dog with us which was no problem even when he knocked the table sending the drinks everywhere. Although it was totally our fault they replaced our drinks free of charge with out a second thought. Will definitely be back and would recommend this place to anyone after a top notch Sunday roast

We had a family walk on this sunny Sunday over to Lyndhurst for a satisfying Sunday lunch. The Fox and Hounds a large pub in the centre of the village. It has a traditional rustic feel of an English country pub. We went traditional beef Sunday lunch and were treated to a generous high quality meal. I washed mine down with a Fullers London Pride. A satisfying meal in a cosy environment.

Disappointing. Can’t deny the atmosphere is nice. Been coming here for several years when visiting the area. Always had good food and friendly service. Not so good this time. The lad that took my drink and food order was great, polite and friendly. My dish, I was told, after paying, was unavailable. Changed to a different dish (£2 cheaper) and when this turned up, was incomplete. Ordered another pint and asked if my £2 could be taken off the pint. The young girl couldn’t make the decision. Decision? So had to ask another person. Did get a discounted price for my pint, but it seemed so difficult. Don’t want to be personal however it seemed the lights were on but know one was in! Not sure I’d go back again now although my HSB was a decent pint. So sad.

Lovely roast dinner! We weren't able to book a table but think that's because we left it too late, there were however plenty of seats in the bar area of the pub and we were able to order food to the table we had there! The roast was a mountain of delicious food! My partner ordered the burger which he said he enjoyed but he was rather jealous of the Sunday roast dinner after seeing how much food I got! They had board games to play on a table near the front door.

A bit lack lacklustre to be honest, service was very slow despite being the only table in the restaurant, asked for a copy of the children’s menu, on this menu stated the roasts which obviously weren’t available during the week but this is not stated anywhere on the menu. Food was excellent, but when asked for dessert menus the waiter completely forgot and we had to ask again. Just want to also point out that the Bakewell tart on the printed menu is £12.50 yet online it’s £9.50? So essentially 2 according to the menu would be £25, ridiculous.

Całkiem przyjemne miejsce. Duże porcje. Pomimo niezbyt dużego ruchu dość długi czas oczekiwania na zamówienie. Ogólnie było ok.

Excellent food, lovely atmosphere and good service. Highly recommended! My burger was fantastic!

Friendly pub with generous portions of food.

It was okay, but that’s all I’d say really. Sadly the vegetables I was served looked a little sorry for themselves, the broccoli was boiled within almost an inch of its life and what was labelled a ‘side salad’ was a very small portion of pretty basic lettuce. The cod while beautifully crispy was lacking flavour. The chap serving, while absolutely not rude, was just so nonchalant, he seemed totally unbothered & lacked any apology when an item of the dish was missing. Atmosphere is okay. Had been before a couple of years prior and it was great so it was a shame. Wouldn’t return, just not good enough quality or service especially for the price.

It was okay, but that’s all I’d say really. Sadly the vegetables I was served looked a little sorry for themselves, the broccoli was boiled within almost an inch of its life and what was labelled a ‘side salad’ was a very small portion of pretty basic lettuce. The cod while beautifully crispy was lacking flavour. The chap serving, while absolutely not rude, was just so nonchalant, he seemed totally unbothered & lacked any apology when an item of the dish was missing. Atmosphere is okay. Had been before a couple of years prior and it was great so it was a shame. Wouldn’t return, just not good enough quality or service especially for the price.

Just went for a Sunday lunch... and the place was packed -as expected-, but we were still welcome... however, nobody said anything about having to wait long for our meal. After almost an hour, we got our food, and while my Sunday roast was worth the wait; the anaemic, bland and frankly very small portion of ravioli was simply disappointing. Not going back soon.

The food was good and the barman was very careful with allergies.

Great food and service. Bar lady very helpful and pleasant.

Friendly staff and excellent food and a very lovely atmosphere., superb selection of food . Highly recommend

Great pub. They have a decent pub quiz on Mondays

The pub welcomed our group of 11 so well and the staff team were outstanding. The food was delicious, served hot and all at the same time which was good for such a large party. Our special diets were well catered for and we loved the atmosphere in the pub - buzzy but not noisy. A big thank you to the staff.

I gave this 3 stars the atmosphere was ok the service at the bar was....well wouldn't say friendly. And a pint of ale was £6.95 dog friendly tho.

My partner is gluten free and we decided to stay for food after enjoying a couple of drinks. We were impressed by the help we received when we asked about non gluten options and a lovely young lady came and marked the gf options on the menu plus the options that could be adapted for him. We ate here twice and both times the food was lovely. The pub is dog friendly and has clearly designated area where we could sit in the bar, bowls, blankets and dog treats are available.

Awesome pub. Take the steak pie you won't regret it.

Terrible service and the food wasn't any better. I stood at the bar alone for 10 minutes before a bored female asked me what I wanted. There were three people serving. I asked for a snack of Battered Squid. The female walked away, and started to serve other drinkers. I struggled to get her attention and finally got the attention of another female. She took my order without a smile. I paid with difficulty as the gadget is in the corner of the bar and there was a plethora of stools in the way. I made my way to my table where I waited for 25 minutes for my dish. Other people who had been served after me received their meals long before me. Eventually, I asked someone what had happened to my order. 10 minutes later it arrived. But it was extremely disappointing. Seriously overcooked (really chewy) and cold. It had been sitting cooling for such a long time. This is not a place I would bother to revisit.

Popped in for a drink with the girls on my uni course when we visited the town for some studying on Wednesday. Staff in the pub were phenomenal, super friendly and helpful. The basket in the ladies toilet honestly sets this pub apart from any other ive been in and was a really nice touch. Will definitely be back again when I'm next in the area!

Had 2 large vodkas with tap coke which was disgusting, had to send back as they didn’t have proper bottle or can coke. Probably because they make more money using tasteless coke which ruins a good drink. Instead choose 2 large Sauvignon blanc with soda and was charged £13 a glass and to top that off, after giving the bar person £35, I had to ask for the change. Service poor, drinks ridiculously expensive!!! Such a shame, it’s a nice pub…

Ein gutes Restaurant mit leckeren Speisen wir waren sehr und hatten einen schönen Abend.

Urige bar/pub Solides Essen Netter Service

as most people are passing thru lyndhust I stopped off for a bite to eat and a drink, I was greeted by a smartly dressed guy, very polite ,I ordered my drink and food and sat down, overall as a seasoned traveller I would recommend this highly as a place for a rest and refuel.

We had the most amazing Sunday dinner today , we all said our favourite ever roast . The pork and beef was amazing . Compliments to the chef . Staff were lovely and a nice ambience . We had been the night before to watch the rugby too, its a lovely pub . ( one slight moan drinks prices are a bit steep. But I understand pubs are trying to balance costs too) Will definitely be back for the Roasts soon .

One of my best pubs to wet my whistle... beer, food and great environment.

Had a great shared meal with the wife, english pubs are good at.