Monty's Inn in New Forest

Good service from Brad and Issy Delicious food, albeit that Caesar salad was short on salad and long on Chicken and dressing.

We had a great evening at Monty’s Inn - the staff were all so welcoming, delicious food and a log fire! The highlight was amazing hospitality from Callum, Oli C and Harry

We had two consecutive dinners at Monty’s, both occasions didn’t disappoint. Brad and Lisa managed the bar and front of house well. The bar has a good mix of hotel guests and locals creating a friendly atmosphere. Would recommend.

What a terrible lunch. First, if the menu (a short one, which you would think had been prepared for the day) advertises mackerel, why do you get told after the order that there is no mackerel but they do have bream ? Not as if this was a late sitting and the mackerel had sold out; they must just not have had mackerel! Second, why was the bream smothered in a rather awful pesto clearly straight out of a jar? So overpowering that even after scraping the stuff off, I just couldn’t get rid of the garlicky stench of the fish. Thirdly, how come a butternut squash main is £22, while the bream is £20: where is the market sense in that? Fourth the presentation of sausages wrapped in bacon was frankly quite disgusting, amateur and unpleasant to behold. Finally how come the total bill for two came to £30, yes £30 more than yesterday’s lunch at Chewton Glen? If I am asked why did I not complain, the answer is that having a row is not why I go out for Sunday lunch! Is this trading rather too heavily on the now rather passé Montagu name? Really not worth the effort, much less the price.

I went in today with my family and our dog for lunch. The food was delicious and Lisa at the bar is very friendly, bringing out a bowl of water and a dog bed for Murphy. I’ll definitely be returning.

Lovely place sadly there for a wake, the buffet was very good and it is a nice place with a real log fire.

Cosy country inn, most excellent service, bith restaurant and bar side. Toasty open hearth fire for drying off a weary traveller.

Great visit here and felt very well looked after. Many thanks

Friendly staff, extremely good food, dogs made to feel very welcome. It was quiet on the weekday lunchtime we visited, hence 4 stars for atmosphere.

Very quiet on a weekday lunchtime. Very dog friendly in the bar and restaurant, we chose the comfortable bar. The dog biscuits went down very well with our furry friend. Flacks beers and Somerly cider were very nice. Haddock and chips was possibly the finest fish I've had, truly crispy beer batter and a lovely piece of fish. The full Monty burger was very good too.

Ordered the roast beef. I asked them not to put gravy on but they did. Beef excellent but only two slices , at that price I expected more. Selection of green vegetables would have really good if they weren't cold. A hugh Yorkshire pud that was overcooked . The carrot was nice . Roast potatoes had leathery skins. For the price I definitely expected better.

Lovely countryside pub with decent food.

Convenient location and pleasant setting for a family meal. Excellent dinner. Flavoursome dishes made with quality ingredients, served by helpful and professional staff.

Delicious fish and wines. Very welcoming. Dog friendly. Good location. Cosy. We didn’t have room for pudding. Nice bread to start.

Unfortunately my first 2 meal choices from the menu were not available so I had to settle for a simple risotto, so 3 star rating for food is because it's a simple dish. I ordered a dark rum with coke but didn't receive it. When I asked about my drink when my meal arrived I was informed they had no dark rum. Ok, so why wasn't I asked if I wanted something else? They were fairly busy when we arrived so service was slow but this improved when a couple of waiters from the main hotel restaurant came across. I feel sure things would have been better if they hadn't been so busy.

Nice food and local specialities but service was poor and our bill had an extra £8.50 added for non alcoholic drinks that we had not ordered. It was hard to spot and while we were given a cash refund we had to go back a second time to get the service element refunded. Check your bills carefully!

Staff very pleasant but food average (Caesar salad poor) two of the worst cocktails ever £14 a knock for mainly soda water very expensive area so prices didn’t surprise but wouldn’t survive a week in central cardiff. (Cocktails almost knocked it down to two but left at three for the staff).

Booked online. Arrived,told table not available,so sat in bar area,with barking dogs. Bar top full with dirty glasses. Finally managed to order a drink and food.Food arrived quickly and was OK.On paying the bill,charged £4.50 for bottled water despite asking for tap water,also a service charge,which we didn't agree with,as the service was terrible.Overpriced,poor menu and terrible service,will not be returning

My partner and his son visited yesterday. They ordered 2 food items and 2 drinks - after waiting 40 minutes they enquired how long the food would be. He was then informed the order had not been sent to the kitchen. My partner then cancelled the order and asked for refund. This took another 15 minutes to get a refund because they had to find someone who could do the refund. At no point was an apology made, and still charged for the 2 soft drinks. We can all make mistakes we get that, but to not even offer an apology is something else.

Very friendly German speaking staff, very nice clean ambiente

Beautiful restaurant and pub, lovely staff. Well worth stopping and sitting out front and watching the chaos of cows and donkeys causing traffic jams.

The whitebait were crispy and a good portion for starters. You felt they were not going to scrimp with your food. Excellent fish and chips, in fact the best chips I have had in years. Crisp on the outside and meltingly soft throughout. The fish was fresh and lightly battered in crispy grease free batter. The burger looked good too. Staff were friendly and accommodating, fitting us in early. Good prices for the quality of food. The chef obviously enjoys their calling and the staff made you feel welcome with a bouncy but restrained enthusiasm. Best book as they are rightly busy. Rather too dog friendly for my taste, the dogs were treated like royalty and spaced out to avoid territorial disputes. Faultless really. Good show to all and thank you for reminding us what good food and good service are about.

Lovely garden, service slow but friendly

Food is not cheap but it is extremely good, lovely space to eat in, relaxed atmosphere, dogs welcome and good and friendly service. Menu is small but we had trouble choosing and it would be a safe bet to assume that everything on the menu was good as our choices were. Compliments to the kitchen!

Stopped at the beginning of a bike ride for a little hydration with a friend. Great service and lovely friendly guests too. Felt very welcome.

We booked a table at Monty's Inn. Our table was in a tiny alcove, we squeezed in OK. The wine we ordered was disappointing OK. Then I noticed a fly ensconced in my fork, it was replaced. I ordered chalk stream trout, new potatoes and nicoise salad. When it arrived I did not recognise the slither of fish fillet perched on a pile of gem lettuce leaves. Accompanied by cold potatoes, with the odd French bean. No anchovies etc.When asked, my feedback said it was hardly Ok and I explained why.The waiter listened and did nothing. I believe the description did not meet the trade descriptions act. Then the bill hosted a compulsory 12% service charge not OK. Disappointing experience for our local restaurant.

The menu was limited and expensive. The soup of the day was tomato and rosemary with a half slice of bread. It was worth £5 but cost £10. I understand the pricing given the lack of alternative places to eat, but value for money was not achieved. Service was good, decor was nice.

Very average food , eatable but not worth the cost.

Great food and excellent staff.

Friendly service, slightly quirky menu, and fairly expensive drinks

Two great meals at Monty’s. Staff (Cally, Brad and Lily) were efficient and friendly. Great place to stay and eat. Will come back again.

We stopped for a drink on a friend's hen do. Everyone was really friendly, especially Cally, Brad and Harry H! Thank you so much for a wonderful time!

The staff are friendly, Caly, Brad, Harry are brilliant. The service was lovely, friendly and very relaxed.

We spent our anniversary in the fabulous room 40 at Montague arms and went to Monty’s for dinner we were served by two very polite young men both called Harry and the manager Calley gave us a very warm welcome and we can recommend Monty’s as a great restaurant and obviously the hotel is incredible full of charm great staff and we enjoyed the garden and local walks to the sea.😄

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Stay with friends for there anniversary. The hotel and gardens very beautiful been walk around though the Village and near Beaulieu River we all enjoyed with amazing view. Went to the Monty’s for dinner.We have a good service and warm welcome staff very friendly.Foods were amazing fresh and testy. Big thanks to Cally ,Harry ,Harry Hicks For amazing service 😍 looking forward to coming back again 🙏🙏

Disabled parking outside, side entrance accessible (may need unbolting), lots of space, accessible loo, amazing staff - considerate, efficient, friendly and welcoming. Best ribeye steak in the Forrest, all food well chosen, beautifully cooked and presented at a reasonable price.

Montys Inn has a friendly ambiance with attentive service, set in a modern local pub that welcomes all. Offering seasonal favourites on the menu, the food was delicious. Well priced and boasting quality produce. Montys Inn is a must-visit destination for both locals and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for a casual meal or a special occasion dinner, this restaurant is sure to exceed your expectations.

We booked a table a good few weeks in advance for Sunday lunch. On arrival, after a lovely long walk around Beaulieu, we received a warm welcome, but with the statement that they had been busy and they may have run out of roasts! Immediate disappointment! This was indeed the case and we had to choose from a very limited selection of just 5 alternative dishes. Our drinks service was very slow. The 2 haddock and chips ordered were enjoyed, the Monty burger VERY average, and the cod dish portion rather small. The final issue was being overcharged on the bill (which had to be pointed out and rectified). Not at all the Sunday lunch with friends we had been looking forward to and therefore we would not visit again.

Very nice restaurant food was perfect highly recommend

We had a late dinner at this establishment. We travelled from Manchester and called to ask if they can keep the kitchen open for an additional hour, that ended up being 2 hours. Brad and Lisa provided exceptional service, relaxed and attentive throughout. Both are true assets to the team. The food was amazing.

Lovely Sunday lunch next to the hotel. Staff was friendly and accommodating as we had a toddler. Everything was fresh. Nice wine list. Good children’s menu. Sunday beef roast was good. A little well done but still very tender with perfect fresh vegs and roasted potatoes. The fish and chips was excellent. O had a little food envy. Amazing ice cream topped off a last meal before heading home. Thank you!

Nice little pub attached to a very picturesque hotel , we didn't eat but the food that was arriving at tables looked very appetising and will definitely return to try it. The staff were very welcoming and friendly, the decor very fitting with the location, it was very pleasant to see a traditional open log fire . Well done all. Keep up the good work.

Had an absolutely lovely meal. Service was fast and attentive. A lovely clean country pub. Manageress was very kind and very knowledgeable.

An incredibly quaint hotel in a gorgeous town. Greeted with kindness and hospitality, treated to a small but excellently made menu of food. A perfrct place for a date or a meal on a nice sunny day. Truly a wonderful place to go!

This pub is badly managed, if it even has a manager. The bar maid had a dog in her hands when we arrived, she passed it over the bar and then continued to serve us without washing her hands. Same goes for a member of the bar who had a cough, never once did we see her wash her hands. We went in on the Saturday and Sunday and never once were glasses cleared off tables unless the customers did this themselves. Come Sunday lagers, cider and crisps all ran out early afternoon. I certainly would not recommend going her unless it gets a Manager.

We are sorry to say this pub was a big disappointment. On walking in the bar maid had a dog in her hands and then continued to serve us without washing her hands. The pub was full but as people left not one table was cleared down unless the new customers did this. The staff just talked between themselves when the bar was full of empty glasses. Come the Sunday there was barely any beer pumps workings , no lagers left. I feel it needs a good strong manager because as it is the pub functions but very badly 😢

Little atmosphere , very average food, limited menu and poor value for money. Would NOT visit again. A quality area like Beaulieu one would expect far higher standards

Fantastic pub with a lovely atmosphere. Great service and good food. The lemon curd pavlova with basil sorbet was incredible!

Went there for Mother's day lunch. We were very pleased with the food. Cooked to perfection and the atmosphere was lovely. Nothing was rushed and we were made to feel really welcome. Cally and the team did a lovely job, working together very well. Will definitely go back.

Lovely food. Great service. We all really enjoyed our meals. 3 of us had the Belly Pork and my brother+in-law had the fish. The Calvados sauce was amazing. Maybe more expensive than some other restaurants, but it was worth it.

My husband, son and myself had a wonderful, traditional roast beef Sunday lunch and Bramley apple crumble. It was all beautifully presented and extremely delicious. Every member of staff we encountered was very friendly, attentive and efficient. Top marks for all concerned!

Good service, good choice of drinks, nice a clean that's dog friendly. The perfect stop off if nearby.

Had a really lovely meal here. Friendly enthusiastic staff, great food and nice restaurant area. It seemed to fill up so probably good to book if you go here. Dog friendly. I was disappointed to see they had football on in the lounge area so not a great place for a quiet drink.

We staid here for a small lunch break at 1pm, great place and fantastic food. If you are here, just get in and enjoy. Romain (de Luxembourg)

Beautiful looking pub so we went in for drinks. Unfortunately no atmosphere at all. Few other people came in for quick drinks. The service was friendly but prices are beyond a joke. Extortionate over £14 for a g& t and just too expensive. I can see why it's never busy as l expect people don't want to feel ripped off even if they can afford it. I expected it would be expensive but not that much so it will obviously lack customers.

We had a really great lunch here last weekend A few very interesting Cocktails , lovely wine etc The quality of the food was as good as you will get anywhere , very fine beef ! The service is overseen by a very night quality manager , and she made our experience even better

We had dinner at Monty's during our recent stay at The Montagu Arms. I had the burger 🍔 and my partner had the fish & chips. Both were very good quality. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was very cosy. A good choice, especially for hotel residents not wanting the full restaurant option.

The Victorian Christmas Evening was fabulous. Lovely to see so many people and catch up. The pulled pork and nachos were delicious. Sunday we returned with family for a roast dinner. Again absolutely delicious. One of the best roasts by far !

We returned to Monty's Inn after a visit earlier in the year. It is a special place for us, as our grandparents met there when stationed in Beaulieu in the 1940s, and talked often of the Montagu Arms. We were looked after brilliantly by the team, who gave special attention to the little one at the table, and we will certainly return in the future. Thank you to all the team for their hard work to make our visit happy and memorable.

Very enjoyable visit with a large family group including a young child who wanted to eat straight away. The team looked after us very well, were super-quick with the children's menu. Good food done with imagination and good drinks. Fantastic location as well. Will be returning.

Recommended. Cosy and busy pub restaurant attached to a hotel in an amazing location. Very good food, done with imagination. Great range of drinks. The team looked after us really well, would certainly return.

Here visiting from Austin Texas. Absolutely charming restaurant and pub. The warm welcome was so lovely and the service wonderful. The food was delicious and we enjoyed every moment! Absolutely recommend this darling place!

We decided to go for lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Once Natalie found out it was our anniversary she returned with two glasses of fizz and a card! The food was really good as was the service and the atmosphere. We haven't been here recently (lots of choice locally) but will definitely be back soon. We did buy our friends a voucher for lunch here and they also enjoyed themselves. Special shout out to Lisa and Natalie - thank you!

Been meaning to go here for a long time as often drive passed on a trip to the New Forest. Finally made it for lunch one midweek day - me and my dog. Initial impressions were it was lacking atmosphere. As you go in there is a dining room to the left and a bar area to the right. The bar looked more inviting but I was seated in the dining room. Service was friendly and was offered drinks straight away with time to look through the menu. Dog was given a blanket on the floor and some water which was a really nice touch. I chose a light lunch of mackerel with a side of salad and chips to bulk it out a bit! It was all very nice - salad was huge! I also got a meal off the dog menu for my dog - fish pie I think it was - it was enormous!!!!!!! I had a nice enough time but I felt it really did lack atmosphere and almost felt a bit disorganised or like and after thought to be serving food in this pub/inn. I can’t put my finger on quite what it’s lacking but as it’s fairly high prices I don’t think I’d rush back. The service was very good and I was well looked after. Couldn’t fault that but just something missing atmosphere/decor wise. Give it a go if you’re happy with prices as food is nice enough.

Met a friend for lunch. Very nice ambience. My friend was delayed so we were late ordering but this was fine. Varied menu. We both chose Neil’s mushroom and ricotta tortellini - it was delicious. Good service , all staff seemed happy, helpful and pleased...

Like Monty's but disappointed with the mussels on this occasion. But I will be a returning diner.

proper good mussles and burger was tasty. staff were well nice and made us feel at home. fancy pub and what have you, negroni after dinner.

We had high expectations about this pub, it was only 5 minute walk from where we were staying in Beaulieu, we came in twice around 4/5pm on a Friday and Sunday for drinks, thought it would be nice to get the feel of the neighbourhood but it was empty, felt soul less. The member of staff that was serving was friendly but unfortunately the whole ambience of the pub was zero. Maybe we came in at the wrong time of day but thought as it was the weekend it would be buzzing. If we stayed in Beaulieu again we would probably try a different time.

On the 30th September 1989 we spent our wedding night at the hotel. The team, the service and the food were outstanding. 34 years later we have returned to have dinner at Monty’s to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Suspect a few faces have changed but...

Went in here at lunch time today for a quick bite. Paid £10 for a Brie and cranberry sandwich with rocket. The rocket was full of grit and had obviously not been washed so I had to give it to my dog! Absolutely awful..

Good food but fine dining pricing for pub food, It is very expensive

Beautiful Location for a Sunday Roast. Friendly and welcoming service with a smile. Food is beautifully presented, however the roast beef was a disappointment, beef was hard to cut and very chewy. The gravy was watery and tasteless, potatoes felt pre-cooked and reheated almost like from frozen. Veg very al-dente, but great Yorkshire pudding. Desert was a small portion however extremely tasty, both the cheesecake and the crème brûlée are recommended. Paying a premium price for the location not the food, a bit a disappointment.

Really disappointing food and extortionate prices. Would not recommend.

We went to Monty’s as our last dinner for our 10 day trip to the UK. The food was excellent, and Cally was a fantastic host who was warm, inviting, and full of laughs. This was the favorite meal out of trip for multiple in...

Perfect for an evening meal and casual get together with our family. The food was delicious and good value for money.

Best roast I have ever had! The meat was so tender and cooked to perfection. Amazing service and a relaxing environment.

We ate there last night (03/09) and whilst the service was good we didn’t feel that the food was ‘value for money’. The starter of mushrooms on toast, whist being very tasty, was not worth £14. The mains of fish ‘n’ chips and a cheese...

Food and service were excellent but the bill was eye watering for what we had. Feels like a quiet pub but prices mean you must approach with caution. The pig's ear crackling was a chewy expensive novelty and not recommended.

Service was good, as was the octopus starter. The burger was very dry & overpriced. And the place lacked some atmosphere.

Had a fantastic cream tea experience after taking my wife and 4 elderly friends who hadn’t seen each other for ages and the service and the fayre was top drawer . Highly recommend and the oldies loved it . Thank you all envolved

Lunch in Monty’s yesterday. Service was very friendly if slightly inattentive. Venison chili was nice (although some cheese on the side to sprinkle on top would have been appreciated). Vegetarian pasta was tasty. Fish & chips was a generous portion and done well. Soup also...

Warm welcome and was recommended to us. Service very good. I asked for 350gr rib eye ( was never 350gr more like 228gr) I got salad a fries ( fries would of been better from Mac Donald's. Chips were so over salted and so was...

Good experience but sloppy service. On expensive side

Highly recommended. We were in the hotel grounds next to the Inn as we had our dog with us. There are tables around the quadrangle. Highly recommend a visit to Beaulieu Village, as well as the museum, etc.

Fantastic meal with a sirloin steak the size of a cow....massive..huge. Great service and really lovely helpful staff. Perfect 👌

Had the Sunday roast lamb grave was like water was unable to cut the meat with the knife it was cold and chewy the roast potatoes tasted like they had been cooked earlier and warm up the best part was the garden peas

We dined here tonight for our wedding anniversary and everything was perfect! We were greeted by lovely staff the service was very professional and efficient very kind and attentive the food was amazing the ravioli was the best ravioli I've ever had, the wine was...

Went on Saturday night and the place was empty, about six tables so asked for a table for two. Waiter looked me up and down as if I was not fit to dine here and said I needed a reservation. I said you seem quiet and have many free tables but he just frowned and said sorry. I felt really unwelcome and made me and my friend who was not British decent very unwelcome with not even the offer of a drink. Never experienced this but felt we were racially profiled and just did not fit in with other customers. The atmosphere was like a wake inside and also so totally insulted so would not recommend the service one bit.......

party of 8 , Bar is lovely , hotel looks nice . Problems start on entering restaurant. At the pricier end ie£ 38 for a steak , but poor ambience ie bowl of sauce sachets on the table . We waited 25 minutes to be...

We had a very pleasant lunch here on our way to a stay down at Bucklers Hard. The salted pigs ears were a revelation and the meal was pretty decent. Mushrooms on toast were a treat. Moules excellent and the chips very good. All very...

We had high hopes looking at the appetising dishes on TripAdvisor but the food we were served bore no resemblance. The portions were child size and I was not full after 3 courses. The Burrata Salad was tasty but consisted of Burrata, far too much...

I visited Monty’s Inn on Saturday 29th July with my girlfriend to celebrate her birthday. All the staff were very friendly and efficient especially Lisa who seated us. Food came out fast and flavours were on point! Definitely recommend the sirloin it was perfection. The...

We ate five nights in Monty’s. It was cosy, warm, friendly staff with a great atmosphere. Menu choice was short but very well executed. Haddock based fish & chips was really good but Skate based fish & chips took it to another stratosphere - Chef...

Inattentive and bored waiters. Spend your money somewhere else please.

I’m going to keep this short I have been going to Monty’s on and off for years after a couple of year gap I revisited for Sunday lunch I now wish I didn’t bother. The service was nothing short of appalling zero knowledge of food...

Had a fabulous birthday lunch here at this lovely bistro restaurant. Excellent food, great friendly service and free Prosecco. Nearly put off by some poor reviews, glad I ignored them!

Awful and massively overpriced. Gin and tonic, pint of bitter (cloudy) and two 'open' sandwiches £40. Till not working properly, pumps not working properly and ignored when we first got to the bar.

Called for a drink last Wednesday. First pint poured was sour and had to be replaced. Asked for crisps but was told that an order was awaited so out of stock. Then charged £10.50 for a pint and a large coke. Till wasn't working so had to pay in the hotel reception. This is a bar adjoined to supposedly one of the best hotels in Hampshire. Nothing here to encourage another visit. Perhaps if they had any opposition in town service might improve?

The most anemic plate of battered haddock and chips I’ve ever seen - my elderly mum specifically asked for fewer chips so as not to waste food - ignored - it looked horrible. Fish was ok but batter fatty and white - and undercooked -...