Horse and Groom in New Forest

A lovely friendly pub, excellent service. Really good size portions for a reasonable price and a good selection on the menu. Would recommend the burger with stilton. Delicious!

Abysmal beyond words. The staff ignore you and ignore you. We had to find a waiter to order. Wrong drinks arrived - our fault apparently. When I voiced my displeasure it seemed to amuse the smirking young man who eventually came to see us. Food actually reasonable but literally ( and I do mean literally) the worst experience in a restaurant pub in my life. And as we speak I am chasing a coffee that never arrived - they can’t even get that right. Update - coffee cancelled as they couldn’t remember what we ordered. I summarise our visit as an experience of the worst service imaginable and staff that showed no concern whatsoever even after , half way through the stay, we expressed our disappointment. It did not get better at this point- it actually got worse.

Really lovely pub with a great atmosphere. We were staying at a lovely place down the road so visited for our anniversary, having never been here before. Food was delicious. One star removed sadly due to very slow service and an error. I would definitely come here again though. Prices were fair.

The food is really very good. Pub favourites such as burgers and chicken, but also amazing pies. There are several gluten free options on the menu and I found the staff knowledgeable and helpful in terms of dietary requirements. The pub does get busy but we had booked in advance. There is also an outside covered seating area. This is the second year we have used the pub for our evening meal while staying nearby. It was a good find!

Food very good, good choice of beer, very friendly.

Outstanding Sunday lunch and superb staff!

Good food options, nice environment and friendly staff.

Great beer garden, good food, dogs welcome!

Fabulous place to dine in the heart of New Forest five star service , fantastic food recommend. ☺️

Great pub and restaurant and lovely warm atmosphere, we visited one evening for a birthday meal for my sister and we all had a great experience, the service was very quick , and the food was lovely and great value for money, really good portion sizes, very good choice for Gluten free as well. Will be returning, Definitly recommend.

Service was terrible, as soon as we went in the waitress was unfriendly and unhelpful. We were a big group (10) but had booked ahead, preordered our meals and turned up on time and it still took over an hour for our mains to come, they also didn't clear away the starter plates and only came back to our table twice the whole time we were there, which was over 2 hours (due to slow food). The food was nice, would not recommend the burger but pies were good. Only dessert worth having is the sticky toffee pudding.

We had a lovely family meal here for my Mum's birthday and it was very enjoyable. The pub is beautiful inside and outside and the service was great, very friendly. Upon hearing it was my Mum's birthday, they brought out her dessert with a bit extra and a candle in it which was a lovely touch, she was so happy! The food was absolutely amazing, seriously good. I had the beer-battered catch of the day and the fish was the best I've had - incredibly tender. Plenty of chips as well, which were delicious and I was so full afterwards! Too full for pudding sadly, because I would have loved the sticky toffee pudding! A wonderful pub with amazing food and great service!

Great food, great service and a lovely country pub. Would go back

We visited for dinner this week & had such a lovely time- for a Wednesday night it was surprisingly busy! It's in such a great setting and the restaurant has a warm, rustic feel. The food was SO good; the starters were decent sizes (I had the asparagus special which was a nice change) & the Horse & Groom Burger was possibly one of the best we've had- perfectly seasoned and came with cheese & bacon so no paying £2.50 for extras- like some places! Plus onion rings/chips of choice/coleslaw, so for I think £18 (again not needing to add B&C) it was 10/10! One of us had the brie/bacon ciabattas (chips & salad included) which was a good dinner portion size. Safe to say we were pretty stuffed by this point, but still needed something sweet- as tempting as the puddings looked, we opted for a scoop of ice cream/sorbets each. I think it was about £1.75 for 1 decent scoop and just right to finish the meal. For myself a starter, main & pudding (just water to drink) was about £28 which isn't bad at all! We've been before & ended up taking part in the quiz night which was great fun also, sadly we didn't make it out to the garden area but it looks great! Hopefully will visit again, would be a great one to stop at if you're walking around the area! The only slight thing I would note would be parking, they have a few out the front but when it's busy I'm not sure where else you go- there maybe extra signs that we missed!

Amazing food, the roast is unreal and the sticky toffee pudding is even better.

Friendly staff and a Steak and Ale pie that was worth the visit.

Lovely garden to enjoy fabulous food, served by friendly staff.

Great place for food. Lovely garden. Dog friendly.

Absolutely brilliant such lovely staff

Met friends and we had 3 children with us. Although there is no children's menu, the bar food worked for my daughter, and the smaller portions of the main menu is a great idea. Food was absolutely delicious! Portion sizes are pretty HUGE but all was devoured and enjoyed. Followed by ice creams - a great delicious selection. Worth paying that little extra for the food as it is totally reflected. Waiting staff were also very friendly and I can see why it got busy in the restaurant even on a Wednesday early evening (I'd definitely advise booking a table).

Wonderful food. Veggie cauliflower Mac and cheese was delicious as was the venison. The fries were the best I had in a long time.

Food is great and the ladies waiting on the tables are very polite and helpful. We had two lovely meals here. Wouldn't hesitate to go again. We had the specials and the chocolate brownie and ice creams. All delicious.

Great Sunday lunch make sure you book as very busy

Excellent! Popped in for a drink and bar meal after a walk in the forest. Perfect.

Superb food, with good choice. Kids get option of smaller plates of most things on menu which is much better than the standard pizza/fried food offering you get at so many other places. Good range on tap too, including Thatchers cider. Dog friendly. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

Great service, atmosphere and food. Perfect place for a lazy Sunday lunch

Monday lunchtime and the pub was full! That must say something about the quality of food, service and atmosphere! ....and good value too. One of our preferred regular haunts.

Only discovered this pub recently, but well worth the 12 mile drive from Salisbury. Food is excellent, and good real ales 🍺. Also Julia makes a fantastic Cappuccino and is so friendly

Absolute hidden gem. Great setting, welcoming atmosphere and food was high quality

Amazing Food! Amazing service! Thank you for another lovely evening guys x

Lovely friendly pub ,food good ,large portions , staff make you feel very welcome would highly recommend.

A friend and I had a Sunday lunch and a pudding here today. The food was flawless, everything cooked well and tasty. We chose lamb. The Yorkshire tasted home made and the gravy was delicious !

Went here for lunch after a long walk. Huge portions and massive selection on the menu. Something for everyone. Highlights were pie of the day, nachos and the curry. Nice choice of ales too. Definitely book as it gets busy.

A good laugh with friendly locals and bar staff. Lovely pint of Guinness.

More vegetarian items on the menu please

Absolutely fabulous 👌 Service on point as soon as we walked through the door, warm & friendly, definitely the centre of the community & a locals hot spot. Food choice was good 👍, didn't wait to long for piping hot fabulous looking food to come out. Tasted as good as it looked, sorry no pictures, but definitely "Nom, Nom, Nom" - Book a table it's well worth the trip. They even had 0% lager on tap, so as the nominated driver for the night, it was fabulous..

Amazing food and service. Very reasonably priced and a great menu selection. Would highly recommend l.

Great food and atmosphere – highly recommended!

Brilliant village pub, excellent food, great staff and friendly atmosphere catering for locals and visitors alike. Just called in on a whim and had a great meal, despite Christmas parties and carol singing in full swing. Management and staff working flat out, this pub is a real asset to the village of Woodgreen.

Have visited this pub on-and-off for years, and in my opinion it just goes from strength to strength. Had a delightful meal yesterday, Sunday lunchtime, and both the food and service were exceptional, with a nice friendly atmosphere throughout the whole pub. We've lived in the area for thirty years and tried many of the local eating places, but this is now our favourite, and yesterday's experience just confirmed that.

FANTASTIC EVENING HAD BY ALL !! Eight of us came for our Breamore Ladies Xmas do. We had a lovely warm welcome. We all chose main courses and puds. The Turkey Christmas dinner was wonderful ! It had all the trimmings and so much more. Lovely Turkey breast plus another Turkey parcel with lovely stuffing. The roasties and vegetables were beautifully cooked!! They were such big platefuls, we had a break before we had our puds. The Baileys cheescake was lush ! Ally and the other staff were so accommodating, not rushing us at all but always on hand when needed. Thank you for the lovely evening. 🙂 Dot

Very friendly, nice selection of beers and tempting menu

Absolute 10/10! My partner and I went for dinner while we were recently in the New Forest and it was hands down the best meal we had while we were there. The staff were lovely and welcoming, the pub is warm and welcoming and the food was cracking! The steak and ale pie was out of this world, and the battered Brie was *chef’s kiss* Would definitely recommend!

Fordingbridge Ladies Inner Wheel have today enjoyed an excellent Christmas Lunch at The Horse & Groom. Thank you to all, great food and service. Well done.

We have just got back from a beautiful meal at The Horse and Groom, the food was delicious, lovely friendly service, we rang and booked a table of 4 with 3 dogs, the pub was very dog friendly which was great as we are on holiday and needed to take them with us, the whole atmosphere of the Horse and Groom was beautiful from the moment we stepped in and we will definitely be returning and would highly recommend.

Great dog friendly pub, great food and drink. Service was first class - highly recommend. Was busy which speaks for itself

Cannot fault our lunch stop at the Horse and Groom. The food was gorgeous and the portions were very generous. All the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming, they provided treats for our dog and even offered him some beef from the kitchen! This is the perfect stop for your New Forest walk.

Lovely pub: cosy in the winter with an ooen fire, plenty of outdoor space in the pretty garden in the summer. Delicious food with good service.

I have just had the most delicious Christmas lunch with friends. A friendly welcome, attentive staff. Food arrived hot, which is unusual in some places. Large portions, turkey was succulent and a large portion (I had to take some home). There was a large variety of vegetables. There was a wide selection of puddings which were delicious. My friends have not been before and will definitely be returning!

Have just had the most fabulous Christmas meal with friends.This was my first visit to the Horse and Groom. The food was outstanding and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. It was amazing and I will definitely be making a return visit.

Visited today, we had the Christmas menu, it was absolutely delicious plentiful and piping hot, our table also had Christmas decorations. Lovely staff very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be returning.

Beautiful pub with friendly atmosphere. Staff all very polite. Food was absolutely amazing. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be going back. Dog friendly was a big plus. Even Norman our frenchie was pampered with dog biscuits.

Lovely pub. Great food. Staff very welcoming and friendly. Dog friendly. Friendly locals.

I contacted the horse and groom via WhatsApp to book my table, they were really responsive and booked me in for the following day with no issues. It was me and my dog so we were seated in the bar area by the fire in an extremely comfortable arm chair. Their service was one of the best I’ve experienced in a long time. They were friendly, attentive, and were so lovely to my dog. I had the vegetarian roast and it was 10/10, then a lovely gentlemen (who I think might be the landlord or manager) bought out a bowl of beef for my dog to have her own mini roast. Honestly such a lovely experience would recommend and will most definitely be coming back.

Great evening meal at the Horse and Groom. Very attentive new-ish owner greeted us, served us some drinks found us a nice table. Nice menu with proper pub food at good prices and great real ales. All dishes were great. My Ribs and Fries were too hot heat - haven't had that for a while!! It was nice to admire the meal and look at my Wife's Sausage and Mash. Great decent sized Crumble dessert - none of this sadly getting more common - Crumble in small cup we seem to accept these days. I had two scoops of Ice Cream which I recall was about £3.50. Service was very attentive. A very good experience - we will be back.

After a couple of previously bad experiences, since the new landlord has taken over! We thought we would give them one last try . Like dancing with crocodiles this was a massive mistake. Food was cold! I would think that a bacon and Brie would at least be warm and the cheese melted? Let me tell you that it took some chewing!! and service was poor . The time we paid, I felt like we may have lost an arm and a leg excuse the pun .

We had a really good meal here on Saturday night we have three courses each large glass of wine and a pint all for just over £70 that's really good value in my opinion. The food was really good and well cooked and presented nicely. I will definitely be back.

Had a meal slow roast pork for me crispy skin is best part this wasn't the case .meat was burnt on bottom couldn't cut never mind chew.Roast potatoes had a hard skin probably from being in hot plate to long.

Excellent beers and quick friendly service. Didn't eat but food looked good

Great food and service First visit will come again

Wasn’t a happy bunny being directed to an outside seating area in November, but once inside the large, warm gazebo, I calmed down. Table for eight booked and although they were insubstantial tables, they didn’t rock! Lovely people who attended to us patiently as one of the party was quite specific with his requirements. Amazing food. Nine different dishes. Very reasonably priced with many options to have smaller versions for anyone with a small appetite. Everyone commented on how delicious it all was. Will definitely put this pub on my must visit again list.

Being reasonably local we call in fairly regularly for a drink or bite to eat. There is always a warm welcome in this wonderful traditional pub. Landlord and staff are always wonderfully friendly and accommodating. The food is always pretty good but can vary. Being in The New Forest we were excited on our latest visit to see ‘Panage ’ pork on the specials board 😀 however when the meal arrived there was just one small loin chop, which was overcooked, offering very little value at £17.95. Two small chops should surely have been offered at that price. My husband left disappointed and hungry. Disappointing but It won’t stop us returning and giving it another try. Could do better.

One of the best in the New Forest.. can't wait to go back

Lovely old village pub. I have visited this place numerous times over the years. Fifty five to be precise. Fond memories.

If you don’t mind insects cooked in your food, only to be told we are in the New Forest you have to expect this kind of thing, then eat here!!

What a brilliant pub, food was lovely.

Great country pub in a lovely location. Very friendly staff, great service, fantastic food, highly recommended.

Lovely and helpful team, no request was too much. They looked into all of their ales for me to try and find one that was suitable for my diet, which was really appreciated. They also managed to book us in at quite late notice even despite the party size. Food was great, came out in good time, not overly expensive, and the portion sizes were very generous. We were there for long enough that the teams had switched over and the evening team looked after us just as well. Overall, a really enjoyable place to visit if you're ever in the area with options for a lot of people at a reasonable price. Can't go wrong!

Lovely pub in a great location. Popped in on a whim on a busy Sunday, and the staff kindly managed to squeeze us in between reservations. The roast lamb was outstanding, it was easy to see why it was so busy. I'll be sure to reserve a table next time I'm back in the area!

Lovely walk to the pub for a lovely roast.

Lovely atmosphere, food good but cheaase in maccaroni could have been stronger, otherwise 5 stars

Was wary with the fact that there was a new chef. Been here multiple times. And it is still good as ever. The service was great, and the food was amazing again. Thank you for a lovely evening and food!

Had a fabulous meal last night . The schnitzel on the specials board was fabulous and great with the fried egg and Caesar salad that came with it worked really well . Followed by sticky toffee pudding and the added flake on top was a great touch . Thank you for a lovely meal and waiting staff were lovely. Anne & Chris

Good food with choices well beyond normal pub fare on the daily specials, but some dishes a little over-imagined - too much mayonnaise blunting the spices on my chilli squid, and unnecessary little flowers (apparently edible but horrid taste) with ugly large lettuce (?) leaves complicating a delicious pan fried cod loin.

Lovely traditional village pub serving superb food excellent coffee and great service the staff were excellent and dog friendly highly recommend

Our food was nice but not overly special however the table next to us sent theirs back and refused a replacement. The service was shocking forgetting drinks then bringing the wrong ones. If you have a spare 2or3 hours to spare then this is the place for you as from entry to exit this is the time they needed to serve a 3 main course lunch. We definitely could not recommend a return. In a partial defence the drinks were removed from the bill and a snack was provided by way of an apology.

Only stopped for a beer (good condition) but didn't eat hence 4Stars. Not as expensive as you might expect for the area.

Went for dinner late August and was delighted by the quality of the local ales (Downton). There was an excellent jazz band playing in the garden and all four of us loved the food. Really nice staff too. Exceptional.

Sadly, we visited here this week and were very disappointed. Each of our meals was not great, we waited over 1 1/4hrs for our main course which was disappointing. Everyone one of us found it disappointing despite having good experiences here in the past. I don't know if the chef has changed but we all found the food considerably overpriced for the standard we got. Sadly, I wouldn't return to eat there. The chips and the olives were the best bit.

Very good food and very friendly, helpful staff.

Super friendly staff , great service ! Really affordable prices too which was fantastic . For 5 of us we spent just over £100 , that was for mains & drinks . I Had the roast dinner which was massive , I couldn’t finish it all unfortunately!! We will definitely go back 😁

Great dog friendly pub with a laid back vibe. The food was amazing and so much detail in the presentation. Highly recommend the freshly caught fish and chips and the rump steak.

Food is beautiful 😍 we sat in the marquee in the garden such a lovely atmosphere would defiantly reccomend

A lovely pub. Tasty food, a good range to choose from! Felt very welcome, would return!

We had an amazing meal hear,wonderful food, great service very friendly atmosphere can't wait to ho back 😀 ❤️

Friendly staff with great knowledge of beers and spirits. Good sized helpings. Lovely garden.

My prawns were. like shrimp size, chips cold, and Elton mess was frozen fruit with ice cream with tinned cream on edge. Not good at all. Rushed off table as wanted to get more customers in.

Last minute choice for a meal during a long weekend in the New Forest. A very lucky find with great beer, superb food and excellent service. The slow cooked ribs are superb. Treat yourself!

A good place to go for home made meals at a good price, with friendly service

We have had some lovely meals and great service. However I wanted to book a table for my daughters birthday. It says message and you get a reply within 1 day. I did this on a Friday asking if I could book a table for the coming Monday. This message was read within a few minutes but did not receive a reply . So after 2 days we booked . Normally I phone to book but it was not possible this time. I'm very disappointed in this service

Excellent food and excellent service, reasonable price! What more can I say.

Simply Brilliant! Fabulous venue, friendly staff, great ales and an excellent menu! Jason the landlord and host will welcome you along

Had a meal here tonight and the food was excellent. The portions were very generous and the staff were really friendly and attentive. 10/10 - would recommend if you’re in the area.

The Horse and Groom is quite possibly the greatest pub in the area. Not only is the service completely tailored to anyones needs, but the food and drinks are absolutely delectable. I would recommend this particular location to anyone in need of a good pub.

Having visited Woodgreen for my stunning partner Liz Cole-Nelson, to reminisce about her childhood home (The Old Post Office) we decided to have a drink in the H&G. On entering the atmosphere was electric and as soon as we saw some of the food come out we decided to have a bite to eat... Having longed for a "Ploughman's" last week when I was at work, I was pleased to see it was on the menu in 2 forms... 1: a sandwich Ploughman's and 2: a platter... I chose the sandwich with granary, and beautiful Liz chose a pasta dish (never my choice, as it is always a letdown when dining out)... what a fool I was... my Ploughman's was actually amazing, but you just have to look at Liz's sea-food linguine.... RESTAURANT quality and pub prices... super Lobster bisque sauce with plump mussles, great quality prawns, and aldente linguine. My Son Chris is an executive chef, so I know quality food.. I can say without hesitation this is the best food I have had in the UK... the chef (not a head chef but he/she should be) is very skilled, and knows great taste. Liz, said the food was "Yummy"... the menu had 7-10 items on which we would have chosen and it all looks amazing. Plus they were very busy, and to serve excellent food when busy, on hot plates (eating outside) is very skillful. We took time to speak with the staff, and Ali (Alistair) who was charming and informative, a credit to his parent's and his private education, and to Mark the owner ( way too good looking for a a guy, and trendy)... but attentive, informative and passionate about food and drink..... we can't fault it... don't hesitate to come here, if the food is bad... contact me, I'll pay for your lunch. Liz & Craig Cole-Nelson

We were hosted for a late afternoon Sunday roast for 10 and we all agreed that the food was fantastic; in quality, quantity and cost! We sat in the marquee which was lovely and just right on a warmish day. The staff and service were faultless. Thanks for having us - we'll definately be back.

Amazing food and first class service! The waitress even offered me her glasses to use to read the menu! The pie of the day was exceptional! I definitely recommend a trip here! 👌

Booked a family meal for 10-14 people for Sunday lunch time, we were asked to pre-order the day before what everyone would like to eat. Some family members have special dietary requirements which they were more than happy to cater for, and lots of meals to choose from. By pre-ordering everyone's meals came out the same time and were piping hot. Everyone throughly enjoyed their meals, even some room for pudding. Its very small building so I would recommend booking a table in advance especially at the weekends. Will be looking forward to going back there again.

Lovely pub in the new forest good beer garden and easy access if not to mobile

Such a shame this Sunday, we were there for my son's 40th birthday and did pre-order our meals, some of us had starters which was fine, but between starters and main meals we waited probably an hour and half we had children with us so they had no food 2 hours after getting there, also please go back to the old menu, no ploughman's on menu now and they were brilliant ploughman's before, on starter 3 of us had crayfish tails which to us was like crispy bits of chilli chicken not atall what we expected, I have always enjoyed food here but was disappointed this Sunday especially on our wait