Lamb Inn in New Forest

Absolutely first class pub and stunningly good food. Attention to detail and customer service is exemplary. Will be back again ASAP

We visited for a meal on a wet Tuesday afternoon and had a lovely table in the window overlooking the forest. The menu is excellent, plenty of options to suit any taste. Service was friendly and efficient - Bethany was excellent and took particular care of our dog ! The food was great, quality and quantity both above expectations, and the desserts that followed finished off a 5 star experience. We will definitely return when we’re in the area.

What a beautiful country inn, went for the first time today and will say, won’t be the last, staff were super friendly, food was out of this world, best liver and bacon ever!! Beautiful location!!!

Went with family good service from the French Batman Meals generally very good 2 liver and bacon I ham egg and chips I mushrooms in wine O Mac mac n cheese and pulled pork All very tasty only criticism might be traditional bubble and squeak just mash with veg added afterwards Chips slightly overdone Clean plates all round would revisit

We went for an evening meal on 7/9/24. The whole experience was 10/10. Lovely atmosphere. Welcoming, friendly staff. We had chicken chasseur and the sea bream and both dishes were beautiful. The pub has recently been taken over and I would say for the better. Would definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We enjoyed a lovely evening with friends in this forest pub. Beautiful setting, with a good sized garden with seating. We did not have a starter, but all had a main course. Burger, liver, pie, veg. Strudel, commoners chicken, and sea bream. We thoroughly enjoed the meals and there were six clean plates. Thanks to the Chef. Four of us had puddings, one sundae and three waffles. The sundae was okay, but the waffles were awful. The toppings were passable, it was just thehorrid waffles, which were leathery, cold and thick. It was very disappointing., and we left the waffles. (They were definitely overprice) We would return, but steer clear of the waffles.

All businesses are finding their way through COVID rules but the lamb has excelled. The service was friendly and attentive during our visit and friends joining us were shown to our table with drinks soon after despite It being very busy with locals and tourists. The staff found time for everyone and were friendly and helpful, can’t fault anyone. We felt safe at all times. Definitely will return.

Unprofessional. Petty, ridiculous landlord who bears crazy personal grudges & has the mentality of of a school boy bully. Picks and chooses who is allowed to use their local community pub ! Ostracises people if their face doesn’t fit & has a heavy hand in running the local rumour mill. Treats some members of the local community terribly and uses his position of mediocre power as a landlord to exercise his own personal agenda rather than focusing on just providing a nice community pub. Personal grudges over minor/imagined slights are held like precious jewels. Petty, small minded opinions & mean personal comments are not kept in his own mind. A small viallges worst nightmare ! Landlord from hell and the worst land lord the village has ever seen. Great chef..... great food. But as for being a hub of community spirit ??? Look else where.

We visited the Lamb tonight. Food and drink were all served outside in the garden because of Covid. We had a little outside heater but didn't really use it because it was a warm and sunny evening. The staff wore masks. They were friendly and the food came quickly and was very tasty. Lovely to be out dining again and the Lamb is a great setting. We went for. a great walk first. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

Great place to meet for a meal after a good walk which is extremely dog friendly.We visited first Saturday after opening for outdoor service, 5 people and 1 greyhound.Excellent food, good portions and quick service.Staff are very friendly and nothing is too much trouble.Considering it was the first weekend open after lockdown and a sunny day, the staff provided an outstanding service whilst ensuring COVID guidelines are followed.

We came across this Inn by accident travelling through the backwaters of the New Forest on our way from Weymouth to Winchester. With no booking our welcome was as warm as the wonderful log fire blazing in the hearth. More's the pity we had already booked an evening meal at our destination so could only have a starter each. Make no mistake this little Inn packs a punch when it comes to flavour and the beer was exceptional. I can't imagine what upset a past reviewer to post such a terrible review, Take no notice and stop awhile. Enjoy the setting, the assortment of wild animals roaming the Forest outside, its all here. Our only pity was we couldn't stop for a dinner as the menu looked very moreish.

Went for lunch yesterday our first visit and Fish and Chips was delicious..my husband said it was the best Steak and Ale pie he had ever had...also very good size portions just wished I could have managed a pudding...next time for sure .

We booked the Lamb inn while staying with friends in a lovely cottage near bramshaw , upon Arrival we weren’t really impressed as they’d mentioned on the website about the amazing gardens so we thought we would have an early evening drink outside before we eat , but it was closed Off , perhaps to do with Covid oh how wrong we were to be unimpressed the pub is a little tired but the service was brilliant by two lovely young girls , and the food was amazing , I had curry and it was better than any I’d had at an Indian restaurant , the men had the pies and they also said it’s the best they’d tasted , would definitely return if we go back to the New Forrest .... it was a very enjoyable meal thank you !!

The most upset I have been at an establishment perhaps ever. So sad as I have eaten at the lamb for 20 years since I first found it when living in the next village.1. we called to ask if there was space to eat. they said yes.2. 30 minutes into the 45 minute drive we called to check things hadn't changed. they confirmed all was still ok.3. arrived and were seated at a table and told to look at through menu and order.4. went up to place the order at the outside desk (no table service) and were told we couldnt order. it was 10 minutes before their last orders. they should not have welcomed us by phone twice and then seated us if they were not able to feed us. there is no excuse for that. I understand it was really busy due to the government eat out scheme but if your busy you turn people away. you dont seat them and then not feed them. the 7 of us had to eat mc Donald's 30 miles from home. sad times.

First time since lockdown that we have been out to a pub and cannot praise the staff enough for a wonderful evening. The food was delicious, compliments to the chef! The staff were courteous, welcoming and very pleasant, they made us feel at ease & relaxed, thank you. We have had a lovely evening & will definitely be back again. Thank you!

Lovely Pub, great food and a pretty location. Covid friendly and reasonably priced too! You do pay for what you get though - it is worth every penny.

The food was delicious, however the service was abysmal. Despite having made a reservation, we were made to feel an inconvenience. Whilst eating, We were asked if 'everything was ok & did we need anything' we asked for more drinks but the lady said we'd have to wait as she was in the middle of something!!!!??? She didn't come back!! we had to catch the attention of another staff member, who took the drinks order, gave it to another staff member, who then left it on the bar!! We had to catch the attention of yet another staff member to bring the drinks to our table, the drinks had no ice or lemon and one drink was wrong!! One member of staff was constantly apologising, blaming the 'virus' and that they were busy.... there were two other covers during our visit!! The bill wasn't itemised, just the total amount written on a compliment slip. I was glad for the 50% government discount, because the experience wasn't worth any more.

We came here for lunch after a walk in the new forest and can honestly say it was one of the best home cooked meals we have ever had. Would recommend this place to anyone. Friendly staff and an overall great place to eat out.

A wonderful pub set overlooking a village green complete with cricket pitch. The Lamb continues to delight - combining a proper country pub with outstanding food and great service. The menu is extensive and supplemented by frequently changing seasonal daily specials. There's a good selection of wine, local ales and lagers to suit most tastes.The whole team at The Lamb has worked incredibly hard since lockdown to serve the local community by offering a take-away service with free delivery and then by making sure the pub is safe for all visitors by setting up an excellent social distancing policy. On our visit, we saw thorough cleaning of all tables after each sitting and these are well-spaced both inside and in the beautiful pub garden outside. There are plenty of hand sanitizers available and a well thought out one-way policy, signposted clearly. On our visit, everyone was observing the precautions, aside from one older couple who felt the one-way system didn't apply to them. Reassuringly, the landlord immediately professionally and politely explained this to the couple who sadly could be overheard threatening to leave a bad review about the landlord. Who on earth would do such a thing in the current situation?Overall a great pub with great food, which is working really hard to welcome everyone back safely. Keep up the good work.

This pub/restaurant is always excellent. Sadly, I can confirm other reviews criticising the Landlord as being surly, obnoxious and generally unhelpful. Such a shame because the meals and Sunday roasts are excellent . . Scott is a superb chef and the waiting and bar staff are cheerful, friendly and extremely helpful. The Landlady is also very pleasant.

From the moment of walking in , between the bar staff and locals I felt watched and uncomfortable , could clearly hear the loud bar man with the beard on Saturday 14th talk about the people on our table , we were then all refused drinks by the bar for no acceptable reason ! Food on the other hand was very mice with only 1 of 6 of the meals cold which we get on a Saturday may be hard due to it being busy , but that’s no exscuse to have rude and ill mannered Barman.

This is a great little country pub. Beautiful setting and a lovely charm inside. Didn't get a chance to eat there, but what a great place to meet friends, chat and have a quiet drink. A must visit if you're in the area.

My friends and family organised a surprise retirement party here for me, as they know I like this pub. There were rather a lot of us, and yet all of the food served was the usual high quality, and the service was brilliant. All of the meals came out together, were hot and tasted delicious, which is no mean feat when we were such a large group. There is always an extensive menu with old favourites on, plus a special board. The fact that the pub is usually full of people enjoying food shows how good it is. Thanks to Lee and his staff team.

The Lamb has long been a favourite to eat in the New Forest but haven't been for about ten years for various family reasons. However we were pleased that the food is still as well cooked as ever. The chef obviously knows how to cook- quality, fresh, delicious and a comprehensive menu. Apparently has been there for over twenty years. The staff were delightful and all seem to enjoy their jobs. A lovely location and experience.

We were staying at a campsite just down the road and this pub was recommended to us for dinner. Very cosy place, excellent food with a great choice on the menu, personally i was very happy to see Exmoor Gold on tap as well, lovely place to sit on a summers evening.

As a large family group, we meet here every year and are never disappointed with the service, quality and friendliness of the staff. Thanks as always for making us all welcome.

We both had a lovely meal, love the idea of small portions.Very nice pub, only fault was some staff were abrupt, the chef was outside having a break, when we asked how to get in , just said opens at 6.We went off and came back at 6 to be told they were not serving until 6.30.The younger waitresses were more approachable.Cannot fault rhe food.

Took my elderly mum here recently. We ordered food, which arrived promptly and was good value. It’s good to see a pub which does smaller portions for smaller appetites. Just disappointed with the rather miserable man behind the bar! The waiting staff were lovely, especially the more mature lady, who was chatty and cheery.

Think this pub only stays afloat due to it's position. Lacks atmosphere and bar staff are so rude. We come every year due to where we are camping, and this will be the last time. Watched owner look through customers and just looks like he and staff cant be bothered. Would not recommend this place to anyone, unless you have become lost in woods and you need an emergency airlift!

A lovely pub with excellent service. Excellent menu with a wide choice of options. The food was lovely and so tasty. Very generous helpings.

We stopped by to have a drink on our bikes. Not having locks with us we took our bikes to the side gate to enter the pub garden. We were barely through the gate when a bearded gnome bounced out of a hedge screaming 'no bicycles in the garden'. We explained that, as we were not carrying locks, we'd prefer not to leave them unattended. The answer was as the title. We asked for the reason; 'no bicycles in the garden for 24 years' came back the response. "But, please explain, give us a good and valid reason", the answer? See the title once again. We left forthwith, needless to say.

Went in for a drink and had a lovely meal after we saw the menu and saw others eating! The trout was excellent and the puddings fab. Nice garden and good atmosphere

The extensive menu makes a choice difficult. All the meals are simply excellent. Portions are generous. All freshly cooked, with a wonderful selection of potatoes and vegetables. Friendly, attentive staff makes the whole dining experience one not to be missed. I only wish I lived nearby so that I could be a local!

When you walk into a restaurant or pub a simple “hello good evening” is an accepted greeting - this isn’t what we got - a surly grunt from a non smiling bar manager who really didn’t seem interested in us at all - combining this with mediocre service and a really poor staff/client interface we were hoping for better food than we got. Tough cheap meat, slopped with gravy and chewy cabbage - as far as our average rating is concerned - lucky to get this from people in the trade. This operation could be great but needs to re-evaluate their menu, service and client relationships.

Another excellent meal last night. The menu and daily specials board offers very high quality cooking. Last night we had the Venison steak and Linguine with Mixed Seafood which was superb containing generous quantities of scallops on the shell, clams, baby squid, razor clams, mussels and prawns.

We have been visiting The lamb for years and always have a good experience there. We love the ambience and the food. Quite a varied menu to choose from.

This was the first time we’d been to The Lamb on a day other than Sunday! Their Sunday meals have a lot to live up to and this didn’t disappoint. I had the lamb tagine and struggled to eat it all as there were massive chunks of soft lamb in it so it was very filling. My partner had the steak and ale pie. I’d just like to point out this was a large piece of a ‘proper’ pie made with a shortcrust top and bottom.

Went with family of six sat outside .good selection on menu . Prices and portion sizes very acceptable. Waiting time for food good. Parked car outside. Very friendly staff.

The locals frequent this pub, this gives it a traditional feel, friendly with lots of atmosphere. The menu is varied therefore offering lots of choice and specials boards too, what's not to like. Well cooked food, presented well and lovely puddings. We were visiting a caravan park down the road therefore it was convenient, the fact we ate there 3 times says it all.

Amy, Delilah and I decided to have lunch at the Lamb as I had not been there since 1964.

We have been eating here for many years, we live approximately 20 miles away and really dont mind travelling for the great food, it doesnt matter if there are just the 2 of us or a family get together of 18 the food is always a winner, staff are always friendly and helpful, it really is our favourite place to eat!

Met my son, daughter in law and baby grandson there today for lunch as it is half way between where we live in Poole and them in Portsmouth. We booked in advance a few days before.

I have been to the Lamb two or three times over the last few years and never been satisfied. The food is good, but the attitude of the manager and staff to customers is aggressive. They take the view that they are doing you a favour by allowing you to eat at their restaurant, and they have a number of rules about what you may order depending on the time of day, day of the week and place you are sitting within the pub. They will not, for example, serve the light menu or sandwiches if you sit in what they call the dining area. The result is that a good deal of food is wasted and a great many people won't go back

What a Gem on Nomansland. This restaurant makes truly amazing food. We have returned 4 times and each time the lunch we chose was perfect

Recently celebrated family birthdays and Mother's Day at 'The Lamb', as usual, the range of food was excellent, as was the quality, quantity and service. How the staff produced five different main courses in a little over 20 minutes is little short of perfection. Highly recommended, the finest eatery in the New Forest.

Busy place on a Friday lunchtime - glad we booked. Good service. Menu offered a comprehensive selection including vegetarian and vegan dishes. There was also a specials board which had some enticing options. Recommend the beef short rib which had been beautifully slow cooked and came with a flavoursome rich sauce and perfect mash. Lovely, generous selection of fresh vegetables too. Also enjoyable was the sea bass fillets, nicely pan fried. We were all too full for pudding but they sounded and looked tempting. All in all it is a place we’d revisit happily.

Once again great night lovely menu food amazing steak melted in your mouth the lamb also really have to take my hat off to the chef ,thanks Beth Rob nice night.

A massive thank you to Lee and Zara for making Amy and James’s day that little bit special for Zara with she own personal touch to the decorations the chef Scott and his team in the kitchen who served us a fantastic three course meal and a buffet in the evening the bar staff were friendly and helpful as were the service staff who couldn’t of done a better job I would definitely recommend this great place to go to

Very substantial servings of freshly cooked pub food and friendly service. Roaring log fire and good atmosphere. Lots of dogs in and around the restaurant which was somewhat amusing.

Called in for a quick drink after driving down to see some New Forest ponies. Sat in the sun in the beer garden at the back of the pub. Didn’t have anything to eat but the fish and chips smelt lovely as we walked through the bar.

meals , food and staff service are excellent . Great choices on the menu from light bites to full roasts etc. Service very prompt . Lovely warm friendly atmosphere. Very good prices. Only regret didn't have room for a pud but they sounded delicious.

We popped in on the off chance and was well received. The ham and eggs were among the best ever. Really very good indeed. On the down-side, the restaurant area felt a tad cold, which shouldn't be the case!

Wonderful New forest setting Food very enjoyable. Staff attentive and most helpful. Excellent all round experience.

As cyclists we were made to feel most unwelcome there today. The landlord made it very clear we were not welcome when we tried to leave our bikes in an otherwise empty back garden.

Four of us visited today for a Sunday Roast, choice of beef lamb or pork. Good sized meal with roast and new potatoes, excellent selection of veg including cauliflower cheese and plenty of meat. Busy pub in the forest-dogs welcome followed by a walk to aid digestion! Perfect! Polite staff and good value. Also catered for gluten free.

We had spent the afternoon trying to locate my mum-in-law’s former home of 80 years ago in Hamptworth when we ran across this place and stopped to eat here.

The lamb use to be the place myself and many others went to as it was famous for its slow cooked ham shank which really was good.

We visited the pub on Saturday evening because they had a David Bowie tribute act. Firstly he was very good and we totally enjoyed it.

Visited with our children and grand children for a family get together. Staff looked after us very well they could not have been more helpful. The food was excellent, generous portions all perfectly cooked, catering for everyone’s needs. Thank you, it helped make evening.

The sea bass was fantastic which I told the waitress. She relayed this to the chef who replied "it's thenway I cook it". It is a must for fish lovers

Food is always superb here and very good value. The staff are great, the location is fantastic (especially in the summer). One of the best pubs in the forest.

Just popped in here for a drink and immediately was made to feel unwelcome particularly by the older barman in the glasses.

Went to the Lamb on way to Salisbury race , was over charged for drinks

Went to this pub on the way to Salisbury races , no friendly welcome , told weren't allowed to sit in one part of pub 'go over there' was the comment drinks expensive , landlord and staff miserable and when leaving told to ' yea bog off 'when going out of door ! Not a nice friendly forest pub as you would expect this one is for locals only I don't normally give bad reviews but this had to be done !

Good for a quick bite and go stop. Food is nothing special, but good for price. Situated in a great area, so convenient if you are in the area. Friendly staff.

We had a curry. A microwave meal would have been better. The chicken was like rubber. We complained and the waitress was very nice and offered to get us another or let us try something else. We asked for a tomato salad but the tomatoes were sour. We also had a lasagne, although nothing particularly wrong with it, we did not enjoy it.

I have never left a negative review. This is a local pub for local people. You (outsider) are not welcome. Barman is a disgrace publicans. Ruined my wife birthday/family reunion with his rude obnoxious behaviour. He's just not a very nice person. You have been warned

Sunday roast was perfect, tasty and plentyful, vegetables cooked to perfection and great variety. Desert was a surprice as it came with icecream and cream, yummy. Staff friendly, welcoming and efficient.

Lovely garden and pleasant area, we were quite enjoying our evening which included a meal, where upon a group of locals decided it would be fun to sit near us and begin shouting and swearing loudly - I complained to the landlord (who kindly told them it was me who had complained, nice move) who asked them to stop the bad language but they then verbally abused one of the young waitresses to the point she burst into tears. The Landlord then told my wife when she went to complain for a second time "I ain't got time for this love" (very condescending to say to any woman let alone a customer), and walked of. When I asked for the bill he said he doesn't serve rude people (bizarrely) and said "pay, don't pay, I don't care". So we paid a pound. I have since had the owner Pauline on the phone threatening to "sue me"... and against my better judgment we have paid an agreed amount for the meal. Her attitude towards her staff was quite frankly so appalling, for the sake of the poor girl involved I won't repeat what she said about her. (If you want to challenge that I did record the calls). Abhorrent evening. Although we apparently had a "cheap night out". What a joke. If you are not prepared to stand by while locals swear and abuse people then avoid this pub like the plague.

Having read the review from the family who expect the world to revolve around their children - I can quite understand the concern of the Landlord about the children running around in the garden. The garden is spectacular with countless beautiful displays of hanging baskets and pots that must have taken much time, effort and money to put together. It is a lovely place to sit and eat or have a drink - NOT a place to let your kids run around and ruin.

We went for a walk in the forest and wanted a meal, heard great things about the poacher do popped in,

Everything was well cooked with generous proportions. I had fish, which can easily be spoilt but was perfectly cooked. The service was good too

Forest location wide choice of menu and great garden at rear and front. Lamb tagine and mixed grill and duck and pork chop all were fab but book as it gets busy

This is a traditional country pub. I visited with a family of 5. Overall my opinion is that it is adequate rather than exceptional and would probably choose other pubs in future.

We visited on bank holiday Monday evening and had pre booked because we felt sure they would be very busy. The restaurant was almost empty. The young waiting staff were great, our meal was well cooked, and there was as much as we could manage. Left no room for sweet, although they looked very nice. This pub is in such a lovely location, well worth a visit.

I checked the pub out on their website and found no mention of when they stop serving lunch or that they close on a Sunday afternoon.

Stopped in this pub for an early evening meal with 2 children and family. Bar man was VERY unhelpful and had no children’s drinks to offer - luckily we had our own. Barman was not very happy with the children playing in the beer garden. DO NOT bother giving him your money if you have children. Not a very nice man at all

Will never return rude lanlord! Such a shame because it's in an ideal location. Looks inviting but it's not, save your time and money and go elsewhere.

Such a lovely quaint beamed traditional public house, the perfect journey time of 20 minutes got us here safely. Classic & excellent bar service, lots of friendly faces awaiting your orders. Pub was absolutely fully booked, all tables laid for Sunday lunch service, which is a great sign but sadly for us there was 'no room at the Inn'....Food looked really hearty, homemade & everyone seemed to be tucking in with happy faces. I'll definitely return one day soon but will book for Sunday lunch in the future

One of the best places to eat in the New Forest. Huge menu and a daily specials board which are all excellent. Great staff and the setting on a beautiful village green makes for a great night out. Warming open fire in the winter sets off a perfect village pub which punches above its weight for food and beers.

Never really been a fan of this pub but friends like it and the food is normally acceptable but the meal yesterday was very poor.

I hate to give a less than favourable review but have to say I agree with a few previous reviews concerning the unsmiling barman who I think may have been the landlord. His proprietorial demeanour would point to this. With one notable exception, a waitress, the staff were offhand and unhelpful. The food was mediocre, and for what it was, overpriced.The beer was OK (Palmers of Bridport). That made up for it a bit. The mulled wine was reported to be very good too, and welcome on a cold and dank day.

Popped in for pre-dinner drinks. Nice open fire on a cold evening, friendly service and plenty of tables to sit at.

Stayed here for lunch with old friends. Nice food and atmosphere, We all had the Cod and Chips. Delicious, but...

We called to book a table in the morning, and by the time we got there in the evening they...

Such a shame - this man is not a people person and if you were unlucky to come across him...

I have been a couple of times and look upon it as somewhere reliably good to take people. Easy to...

Met here for lunch on a Saturday with some of the family as it looked good and was half way for us all. We all ordered from the main menu, food came in a good time, have to say it is great pub food, and served with a smile, all of the staff were friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back with more of us.

driving around in the rain minday evening on hols saw what looked like a very welcoming pub and it was staff friendly pleasent atmosphere GREAT home cooked food ....might be adviable to book nearer the weekend

Warm welcome after a dog walk on a wet Sunday. Busy pub atmostphere and we hadn't booked a table but that was no problem. Food was excellent and very good value including the delicous Hampshire platter for two - highly recommended. Four real alesto choose - Exmoor Golden Ale was superb. Will definetely return.

The meal was fantastic, the waiting staff were excellent, beautiful location, very clean. My score would have been Excellent but for the bar tender who has let this establishment down in a big way! There were two "mature" men behind the bar and we were served by one of them who was surly, didn't smile once and clearly didn't like the fact that on a Bank Holiday Sunday, there were a lot of "tourists" The bar tender is usually the first person you deal with in a restaurant/pub and The Lamb really need's to address this issue. The attitude of that barman spoilt what would otherwise have been a first class experience. Had it not been for the bubbly and polite waitress, we would probably have walked out without eating and there were 8 of us!

We stopped mid-ramble, and had a burger and chips from the 'snacks' menu. It was DELICIOUS! The burger patty had real flavour, it was big, and had lovely melted cheese. Triple cooked chips really good too. Great value for £8.50. Would visit again, best burger I've tasted in ages. Nice atmosphere too.

Wow. Been on a ramble and stopped by for a drink. This pub was busy decided to have a small bite to eat!! Decided on The New Forest sharing platter for 2, my word this was great value for money and very enjoyable would definitely go back.

Good pub/restaurant - good food - staff friendly. Wished we had gone here instead of Sir Walter Tyrell who should take a leaf out of other establishments in the forest

We had a family meal here as we have been here in the past and the food was previously very good. The food is still incredibly tasty and is reasonably priced. The locally sourced produce and homemade desserts are a huge bonus and put it far beyond usual pub food.The fact that this pub is next to a gourmet restaurant only adds to how impressed I was by how good the food was. I'll definitely be returning.

Had lunch (19 August 2017). Very good service. The girls on duty serving food, taking customer orders and the bar staff (lady) were excellent today.Restaurant staff were attentive, without being bothersome, busy and took orders from the table if they were passing. They asked if you needed anything and were, overall, perfect. The lady at the bar was also very friendly and prompt with getting drinks orders.Food was very good, very hot (a big plus for me) and of good quality and agreeable prices (in line with pub food prices for food that isn't just reheated from the packet).A fairly busy lunchtime that was handled by the team very efficiently. No one seemed to wait for service. The dogs in the pub (including ours) seemed to enjoy the experience, too.

This place was recommended by the Hosts of the B&B we stayed at. We enjoyed the food and the staff were very nice. The pub is dog friendly so be aware tht they are to tay on leads st all times. We fell foul of the Manager who was quite brusque with us, not once but again when my husband asked a member of staff if I could have a tea. The Manager said No (rudely) to tea, only serves it at lunch time. It took the shine of the evening for me.

Brilliant food and plenty of it! The pudding and custard was superb !Monday evening - the service was great and the Host Lee and his team are always attentive without being annoying!Great work and highly recommend this charming pub!

First visit but we'll be back again. Lovely food. Had to have help with my steak as it was huge. Friendly staff who made us feel welcome. Will come again and will recommend to friends and family.

Lovely pub in a wonderful New Forest location with ponies wandering around opposite. The bar has a good selection of well-kept ales and the beer garden is a welcoming and relaxing area. The staff are welcoming and friendly too but the real star here is the food....good, honest fare which is well cooked, delicious and hugely satisfying. Our half shoulders of lamb were extremely generous in proportion and this meant,unfortunately that we had to forego the possibility of dessert......and what a range of home-cooked treats they looked! You only have to cross the quiet road and you are in the forest....ideal for walking off a hearty meal. If only we had a second stomach for such beautiful-looking desserts!