Rockingham Arms in Test Valley

Lovely food and atmosphere. Perfect place to get together over Christmas . Will come again

Went for a rare quiet lunch just my husband and I, and it did not disappoint! Food was superb, service great and wonderful to find somewhere that felt comfortable and a bit special that we could take our dog. We had a fairly long wait between starters and mains which we actually relished, it was nice not to feel rushed and just enjoy the atmosphere and rest! We would definitely return!

Excellent The soup deserves a special mention so delicious A wonderful evening with our family in so cosy surroundings and delightful staff Thank you

We were recommended by a customer to try the Rockingham Arms, we had friends staying who like us enjoy a good meal in good surroundings. Having taken the gamble we weren’t disappointed. From the welcome when we arrived from the barman to the greetings for each of the waiting staff we were made to feel that they were pleased to see us. The food was fantastic and as foodies this was very important. I have lactose intolerance and asked if I could possibly eat a couple dishes, the young lady returned form asking the chef to tell me he would cook them with vegan butter and change a couple of key ingredient's enabling me to eat normal food out. I find it very hard to eat out because of my dietary restrictions. We will be using the pub again very soon. I can’t thank them enough and would recommend anyone looking for a venue to give them a try.

We had our company Christmas lunch at Rockingham Arms on 27 November. The staff were very attentive, the food was excellent and the atmosphere was very festive. Everyone really enjoyed themselves.

Lovely pub, excellent food, great service. What more do you need.

Read the reviews after booking and we're very close to cancelling the booking due to the negative comments. I'm so glad that we didn't. The service and the food was wonderful. We will all be back.

Potatoes were so over cooked they were hard, the portion of beef was awful, tiny slices of very rare and hard to cut through as it was not cooked.

We were passing through, first visited Stonehenge and then went to eat there. Absolutely brilliant, friendly staff, brilliant food and great beer, would come back in a heartbeat if it were closer to Switzerland. ;)

Food is amazing with generous portions and the Staff really attentive. Worth visiting for a Sunday lunch.

The food was exceptional, great service , great staff oh and great food . We shall be back. Had a Sunday lunch here a few years ago and it was always on our list to return ,so we did . A wet Monday and a sandwhich for lunch , the place was busy and the food was excellent . Tastiest sandwhich we have had for a long time .

Sunday Lunch was outstanding. Perfectly pink Roast Beef ranked favourably against the best in the area. Price was competitive with venues we rate. Service was good and venue was comfortable.

Utter disappointment from The Rockingham. After being recommended to visit here, we were appalled by the terrible service we received from our given waitress. My family and I visited on the 24th October 2024, the last night of our holiday in the New Forest, we'd booked a table for 5:30pm and arrived promptly on time, the restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived and we were shown to our table, this is were we sat for quite some time without anyone bothering to come to us, eventually a waitress arrived with four sheets of A4 paper, which turned out to be the menus, these were dated with the day befores date on them, I took a glance and saw no children's menu listed on there (we were with our 8 and 12 year olds) I asked for the children's menu and was told, there wasn't one, but the waitress would simply tell us what was on offer (we had previously gone onto the Rockingham website to check the menus, to ensure there was something suitable for us and the children) the waitress then told us a few options, nothing like the variety on the websites children's menu. I then asked about the children's chicken salad, which my daughter wanted, the waitress told me that wasn't an option, but my child could order it off the adults menu and pay full price! I asked her why if its on the main menu isn't it available on the children's menu, she then said she'd have to check with the chef. Several minutes later she returned and said ok, they would do the children's salad. We then asked about the steak and wine offering, that was advertised on their chalkboard specials as you entered the restaurant, we were then told that wasn't available either, even though it was dated for the day we were there! We then said, can we please clarify that you've given us the correct menus, as these are dated for the day before and there seems to be a lot of issues with the menus and offering right now!? she had no clue, had a shocking attitude and it felt like she was doing us a favour simply being there, she then disappeared after saying she'd need to check the menus and literally left us at the table never to return. After another 10 mins of just sitting there we had to flag down another waitress to find out what on earth was going on, I was ready to walk out and leave but our children were so hungry and this second waitress really did try and help, so we reluctantly stayed. We finally ordered drinks and our food, one drink never arrived and we had to chase, food arrived, it was pleasant but that was the only part of our evening that was, we will NEVER return to this restaurant and I strongly suggest management speak with the blonde waitress with the foreign accent to either offer some re-training or perhaps suggest to her that a non customer facing role would better suit.

Very nice lunch with plenty of choice and reasonable prices, I chose the chicken pie with fat chips, big portions, I could not eat all of it.

Utter disappointment from The Rockingham. After being recommended to visit here, we were appalled by the terrible service we received from our given waitress. My family and I visited on the 24th October 2024, the last night of our holiday in the New Forest, we'd booked a table for 5:30pm and arrived promptly on time, the restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived and we were shown to our table, this is were we sat for quite some time without anyone bothering to come to us, eventually a waitress arrived with four sheets of A4 paper, which turned out to be the menus, these were dated with the day befores date on them, I took a glance and saw no children's menu listed on there (we were with our 8 and 12 year olds) I asked for the children's menu and was told, there wasn't one, but the waitress would simply tell us what was on offer (we had previously gone onto the Rockingham website to check the menus, to ensure there was something suitable for us and the children) the waitress then told us a few options, nothing like the variety on the websites children's menu. I then asked about the children's chicken salad, which my daughter wanted, the waitress told me that wasn't an option, but my child could order it off the adults menu and pay full price! I asked her why if its on the main menu isn't it available on the children's menu, she then said she'd have to check with the chef. Several minutes later she returned and said ok, they would do the children's salad. We then asked about the steak and wine offering, that was advertised on their chalkboard specials as you entered the restaurant, we were then told that wasn't available either, even though it was dated for the day we were there! We then said, can we please clarify that you've given us the correct menus, as these are dated for the day before and there seems to be a lot of issues with the menus and offering right now!? she had no clue, had a shocking attitude and it felt like she was doing us a favour simply being there, she then disappeared after saying she'd need to check the menus and literally left us at the table never to return. After another 10 mins of just sitting there we had to flag down another waitress to find out what on earth was going on, I was ready to walk out and leave but our children were so hungry and this second waitress really did try and help, so we reluctantly stayed. We finally ordered drinks and our food, one drink never arrived and we had to chase, food arrived, it was pleasant but that was the only part of our evening that was, we will NEVER return to this restaurant and I strongly suggest management speak with the blonde waitress with the foreign accent to either offer some re-training or perhaps suggest to her that a non customer facing role would better suit.

A superb meal – such quality and beautifully presented in very good time. I would thoroughly recommend this pub.

We visit the Rockingham arms 5 times a year as a party of 6 family members who meet for special occasions. The last visit was Saturday 12th October. We had great food. (Mainly the pie) and good service too. The only thing we gave noticed since the pub was taken over by RedCat is the standard of the toilets. (I'm sure it's not the staff members fault and probably due to time restrictions) but previously the ladies toilet had a lovely clean condition and smelt beautiful of the products from the shop within the pub. It is very noticeable that cleaning standards have declined. A yellow hazard sign was in place on our visit. It would not take much to clean up and decorate a little..it would make all the difference.

Fantastic country pub - limited vegan options but not wholly surprising. Food was delicious, great drinks selection and fabulous walking location.

This used to be a busy pub, with great food, nice beer, great service etc… but something has changed. Almost empty on a Friday night, and we waited over an hour for our starters and there was mould in the water bottles (both fizzy and still bottles had black mouldy things stuck to the insides). Big shame. We used to go very regularly for years; won’t be going back.

we love the Rockingham Arms and meet here regularly because it is half way between Sussex and Somerset where we each live. We know we will always get a delicious lunch with lovely friendly service and they never chuck us out when we stay chatting for hours

Consistently great food and service. We had Sunday Lunch - it was fantastic. Recommend you book - this place is always busy!

Super setting inside and out. Attentive friendly staff and exceptional food ,really good value for money

Lovely pub. Good was a good price and very nice. Staff friendly and helpful.

Easy booking, friendly greeting on arrival, cheerful attentive service, food (Sunday roast ) disappointingly average/ vegetables modest and £6.50 for optional extra. Underwhelming experience.

Once again another yummy meal here with friends. Pub has such a great ambience and nestling into armchairs after lunch is wonderful. Staff are really professional and friendly - nothing is too much trouble. Very dog friendly too.

Lovely restaurant, wonderful food and staff where excellent. I would recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a quality meal.

The Roast Pork Belly and the Sirloin Roast dinners were lovely and good portion sizes. We also had the extra Cauliflower Cheese which was lovely. If I'm being picky, the roast potatoes could've been cooked more but I guess that may be just a preference thing.

Great place to catch up with ex colleagues for lunch. As I’m on my lunch hour the staff are really helpful and speed up our order a bit.

Good food and professional, attentive staff. The lamb and chorizo pie was fabulous and there is a 2 or 3 course fixed price menu at lunchtime.

Really nice! We had a lovely meal here. Good menu, good service. Came recommended to us, would definitely go back ⭐️.

Beautiful pub restaurant, fantastic food 👌

What an amazing find. Beautiful setting and great food

August 2024 visit … evening x 4 New ownership? Enjoyed our food but seemed tight on staff? 2 individuals? Responsible for both waiting on tables and running the bar? A couple of mistakes as a consequence. Settling in maybe? Need more staff ?? Visited for lunch, two of us and the dog 🐶. Very dog 🐶 friendly. Taking the approach ‘choose something you don’t get at home’ I chose the liver… it was pink, it was excellent. Washed down nicely with a pint 🍺 of Romsey Gold. Jane (getting married in December) was very friendly, professional and attentive … and looked after the dog 🐶. By prior arrangement parked up early for a walk on Canada 🍁 Common. Strongly recommend 👍 December visit…. Remain impressed 🎄👍

Busy and popular pub. Our food was tasty and it is a great halfway spot to meet our friends. The staff were super friendly and my gf/df diet catered for. We would definitely come back.

We (x4) had a dinner this evening arrived there 7pm. All of us enjoyed our dinners below: The service by Olivia was tremendous, with smiles, and extremely helpful. 1x Beetroot gnocchi, Engtish asparagus. SunBlush tomatoes, pine nuts, crumbled artisan cheese, olive oil (ve) as a main 17.50. 1x Slow-cooked lamb Provençale, Jersey Royals, chargrilled courgettes & peppers. confit vine cherry tomatoes, jus (gf) 15.95 2x Prime beef rib burger, chorizo, piperade, burger cheese, aioli, baby gem lettuce, tomato, brioche bun 15.95 Plus drinks…

Friendly staff , food was lovely very tasty 😋

Great food and friendly, welcoming staff highly recommend!

Limited menu with the food of very average quality and quantity. Service was a bit dour and atmosphere was acceptable but no more. Unlikely I will be returning.

The ambience is still there and the staff friendly but the food was a big let down. Yorkshire pudding dry and inedible. Gravy cold. Roast potatoes were over cooked new potatoes. Leeks were missing. Beef over seasoned. Beet tasted of cleaning fluid so s real did of a meal. Q. Who checks the food leaving the kitchen? Won't be back.

I’ve been meeting up with friends for quite few years at your pub.i wasn’t impressed on Wednesday as we waited 20 mins to be asked if we wanted a drink.boiling hot day too ! We then ordered a light lunch which took 40 minutes to arrive for a beetroot gnocchi salad and a chicken salad both tbh very very mediocre and that’s being kind. Didn’t bother with pudding as thought it’d be the same. The pub was not busy so I would have thought a better service. Very dull menu just don’t think we will bother again…

We have been going to the Rockingham for at least the last eight years. It was our goto place for a great meal and service. In fact in the last couple of years it was the only restaurant we went to. We’ve been a few times since it recently changed hands and each time it’s been a little more disappointing. Thursday evening was probably the last visit we will make. My husband loved the pie and would order it most times, as he did on Thursday. Unfortunately it was virtually inedible. It was so salty. I like salt but it was even too salty for me. The vegetables were raw and tasteless. I have a garlic allergy and, at the waitresses suggestion, I swapped some linguine for potato but that also had garlic in it. Both plates, for us, were inedible. I had sea bream which I have to say was very nice but one small fillet of sea bream does not make a meal. Our meal was taken off the bill, so we just paid our bar bill which was very good of them and why we’ve given them two stars instead of one. The other disappointment was the gin selection. There was always a good selection of London dry gins on the shelf but there were only three or four run-of-the-mill gins eg Gordon’s, Bombay Sapphire, Tangqueray and then a selection of fruit gins. Not everyone likes fruit gins. I used to love trying the new London Dry gins they got in. The wine list was also not as good as it used to be. On top of that the beautiful shop the previous owner had built up is no longer. Such a loss. Such a shame.

Sunday bike event was very good. Hope the Rockingham arms continue to hold bike events

Such a lovely experience! Kind and expert staff who helped us with my fathers deafness by moving us to a quiet room so that he could hear us all! They were very knowledgeable and pleasant and the food was good and tasty. We will definitely come back!

What a hidden gem the Rockingham arms is. We found it by chance while holidaying in the forest. On arrival we were greeted by the friendly staff and our bullmastiff dog Kaos was made very welcome. When it came to the food, what a surprise, it was fantastic. Well presented and the taste was fantastic. We will make this our regular stop in the new forest from now on.

There was no staff around for a while , before we got served . Lovely pub

I have been to the Rockingham Arms several times, and enjoy the cozy atmosphere, and candles on the tables etc. On this occasion we had to wait some time on arrival before anyone made an appearance behind the bar, even though it was past noon. We were shown to a table and given menus which were tatty and stained, they should have been discarded and replaced with freshly printed ones, it gave a very bad impression. My chair was uncomfortable as the seat had sunk, so I swapped it for another one which was extremely wonky, but third time lucky to get a comfortable one! There were pepper mills on the table with pink peppercorns in them which was a nice idea, but they did not work at all. I had the Pie of the day which was nice but very salty.

Really gorgeous place. Light but cosy. Lovely friendly staff, efficient service, and great tasting food. I’d highly recommend a visit if you’re in the area.

My partner, me and our dog recently visited the Rockingham Arms whilst we were away on holiday in the area. We were celebrating my partner’s 50th birthday together and the visit didn’t disappoint. The booking online was very easy and straightforward - clearly showed dog friendly areas for dining, timings etc. The staff were politely on our arrival and we were shown to our table immediately, which was perfect because our dog had room to have his bed down in the corner of the room so he could settle with his treats and toy. The waiter went through the menu and answered questions regarding any dietary requirements. Our drinks came quickly each time we ordered them. Our food order was taken once our drinks arrived and the food was lovely. As we were celebrating we may have had a little too much, but it was all really tasty. The steak and ale pie was incredible, the only slight let down was that the additional gravy for the mash and veg was a tad thick (big lumps) and salty, which once all over was a little late to find out. Other than this all the food was amazing. My partner and I both agreed it was the best chicken liver parfait we have ever had. We would definitely recommend this venue to friends and family staying in the area (and anyone reading this review).

I booked Rockingham Arms for my granddaughters 10 birthday. She had been before with us and liked it. I booked it on the phone and asked them if they could maybe do something for her maybe a piece of cake with a candle in . The man did say oh we make a fuss of the birthday girl . Asked how to spell her name for a card for her . Well service was terrible and no one knew about my granddaughter birthday . I asked the waitress about her card and if she was getting a cake and candle . She did in the end but why did we have to ask three members of staff about it . I felt very let down. Will not be going again .

Always so good. Great staff and lovely food(.I would advise booking on a Sunday.).One of our favourite places . Take a walk on the common and enjoy their great hospitality afterwards

We had a Sunday lunch for 8 and everyone agreed it was the best Sunday lunch they had had. The roast lamb was scrumptious and the service impeccable. Well done Rockingham team.

Firstly, the Hut was filthy, the seats, table, floor and cushions. Secondly, when one of our dishes was being brought to us, the contents slipped onto the table and floor beside us. Thirdly, the open steak sandwiches only had 2 or 3 small bits of meat, covered in mushrooms on burnt sourdough bread for £13.95. The manager kindly gave us a reduction in our bill. We have visited the Rockingham Arms regularly and the last time was disappointing, so we decided to give them a second chance. Sadly this time was worse so we will not be visiting there again.

Read all the wonderful reviews and was looking forward to a lovely meal, unfortunately we were really disappointed. I have to say the staff were great, friendly and welcoming, but.... My Guinness came up with a massive head. OK I can live with that and it was a nice pint. Then we ordered food. Apparently the kitchen closes at 8 and it was 7.30. My wife ordered belly of pork and I went for my favourite, sirloin steak medium rare. The sauce on the pork was laced with salt and the crackling was so over seasoned it was inedible. My steak came up well done and I mean really well done.. To be fair, the young lady that served us did offer to change everything and was super apologetic but we were so embarrassed, complaining about everything we decided to try and eat it.. We couldn't do it tho, we had to leave most of it. Again to be fair, they removed the cost of my steak and offered free desserts, but we just wanted to leave by then. Really sorry to leave your first 1 star but it was awful.

Excellent meal pleasant surroundings.

Family and I are locals and often walk down to the rock. We went for lunch yesterday which was disappointingly average. The burger and chips were bland, and the portion size small; a simple garnish to brighten up the plate would have been nice. I had hoped to give the feeedback in person, but we weren’t asked how our food was when the plates were cleared. The food doesn’t quite match the ambience of the pub which is a shame. To end on a positive the staff are really friendly and presentable. We’ll be sticking to just drinks for a while.

Lovely country pub with tasteful decor and clean facilities. Pleasant and efficient front-of-house staff. The set price lunch (2 courses £19, 3 courses £24) was such good value for an impressive, well-presented and tasty menu. The portions were so generous, not like the smaller versions normally offered for set menus elsewhere. What a refreshing change from being ripped off at other eateries. I had Beetroot Gnocchi with asparagus, pine nuts, roasted tomatoes etc, fantastic battered fish and home-cooked triple chips etc and the most delicious Strawberry Cheesecake with meringue, Strawberry jelly and gorgeous Strawberry ice cream. My partner had Asian Soup followed by Steak & Mushroom Pie with garlic mash, roasted carrots and spring greens. Based on this meal, we will definitely be visiting again!

Loved our visit. Food was beautifull.

Staff were friendly and atmosphere was nice. Having seen pictures of the roasts in other reviews, I went for the pork option at £18.25. Menu states carrots - there was half a carrot. Menu also states crackling - there was no crackling. There were 2 potatoes and two thin slices of pork. If there were more veggies and the dish matched the menu then that would be better.

Found this place on the last day of our holiday, wish we had found it sooner. Excellent in every way, food, service the whole experience 👌 😀

Excellent food reasonably priced

Very good gluten-free fish and chips followed by chocolate brownie and ice cream, well worth the visit

Lovely staff and brilliant service. Nice and relaxing atmosphere. Came for Sunday roast, lovely meal except that the vegetables was a little bit hard to chew. Will come again 😁

It's a great place to rest with a drink, a meal (both) and the dining options include inside or outside - with additional heating (outside) but plenty of ventilation, so you can feel as safe as you want to be in these very trying times. The food is exemplary, varied and well presented. With lots of quality local produce on the menu, why not try the pie of the day, you really can't go wrong. Definitely worth a visit after a long walk on the common.

Very friendly and attentive staff and good food

Well what can I say !! We have just celebrated my husbands 60th at lunchtime at The Rockingham Arms. So, so pleased with everything. Right from the start of arranging this surprise Jake, Miami and Hannah have been amazing. So professional and accommodating to our requests. The room was perfect for our gathering and the food was wonderful. A separate plate of lovely vegetarian food was set up for my daughter too. Thank you chef Rob! Everything was served and displayed beautifully and was home made. All the guests commented on how wonderful the food was. Thoroughly recommend to anyone wanting a personal service for a special occasion …

Well what can I say ! We have just left the Rockinghams after celebrating my husbands surprise 60th lunch time gathering in a side room. The planning with Miami, Hannah and Jake was really professional and they were all very accommodating ensuring everything was just right for us. The atmosphere and layout of the room and food were amazing. The whole event exceeded our expectations and was just perfect. All the guests commented on how lovely the setting was and the food was superb. Our daughter had a separate plate of vegetarian food set aside for her which was very thoughtful and again superb. Everything was home made and beautiful. Thank you chef Rob - great job. We could not have asked for more. A perfect place for a celebration with personal service. Thoroughly recommend. Thank you Rockingham Arms !!

I booked a table for my 50th birthday, there was 10 of us. The atmosphere was lovely, food was amazing and staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend the Rockingham Arms.

We went for roast pork today, £18 each. 2 potatoes, half a carrot, 1 spoon of leak and cabbage. Not worth the price really, guys you need to put more veg. Pudding was crumble £6.50 said vanilla custard but served with plain.. pub is very nice and staff great... Very helpful with allergy info

Great place for a Sunday roast. Good on quality and quantity. Quick friendly service at the bar and table. Well maintained and competitive pricing. Plenty of parking.

Very nice meal here with friendly and efficient staff. Will return and recommend

Excellent food, service was a little bit slow although we were the first customers to order of the day

The roast was excellent and the pub is lovely inside. Dog friendly as well - happy to come back :)

Went here again after a fantastic sirloin of beef roast dinner 4 months ago. Shock horror - it was completely brilliant again. Fantastic food, brilliant, friendly staff, food served promptly. . Great service including fully catering for a friend who is gluten intolerant. It isn't the cheapest but who cares? You get what you pay for and this place is worth the money. We'll be going back. Highly recommended.

Previously gave The Rock an excellent review but I guess nothing lasts forever. Been there twice in last couple of weeks. First time, very limited menu and bland food. Second time, some of the worst fish and chips ever. Bullet hard chips and brittle, thick battered fish. Even the peas were average. The whole experience was only saved by the excellent team.

Went here for a Sunday roast with the family. Staff were all great and friendly, and the pub itself is lovely but food was very average. Also dog friendly. The food... I paid £23 for a trio roast which was 1 piece of beef, pork and chicken. There was no crackling with the pork despite being on the menu, the chicken was essentially a chicken wing and was undercooked and almost as pink as the beef (the beef was nice to be fair). Only had one carrot and a bit of cheese sauce which was meant to contain cauliflower. The seasonal greens was just a bowl of cabbage to share and the roast potatoes were tasty but also a bit undercooked. Came away feeling somewhat underwhelmed and a bit ripped off, when compared to almost every other place we've been for a roast dinner over the past few years. On a side note, the sharing roast dinner board advertised on the website is not actually available or on the menu at the pub (the reason for us picking the place). A real shame really as we were really looking forward to the visit and it was ultimately disappointing.

Had a really lovely lunch at the Rockingham Arms today. First time we’ve been and we thought the food was excellent, service was efficient and friendly and atmosphere was lovely and cosy. Will definitely go again and would highly recommend. Thank you! 😊

Beautiful pub in the forest,amazing food and great service, good parking and not over priced.

Oh dear, what has happened sat the Rockingham Arms. I booked on-line a couple of weeks ago hoping to enjoy our 51st wedding anniversary lunch. I subsequently received 3 messages: a booking confirmation and 2 reminders. On arrival yesterday there was no record of my booking. Having been shown to a table we then made do with a barman with very limited understanding of the menu and a rather brusque waitress. Our 3 course choices subsequently appeared and, whilst flavoursome, all gave us the impression of lots of last-minute ‘newking’. The nail in the coffin arrived with dessert. Despite a clear sign at the door barring damp dogs, a large group arrived with wet dogs - and the smell was so overpowering we paid up and left. Such a shame. The impression of good management and quality seems to be much reduced since our previous visits. Act quickly RA - once your reputation goes, so will your loyal regulars!

We stopped for a glass of wine and a bowl of soup. Both delicious and a great stop for a pick me up! Will go for dinner soon.

Excellent food and good service. Lovely atmosphere.

Lovely place. Great ambience and very welcoming. ❤️

We called, just on the off chance we could get a table, the staff were very helpful. I had the crab linguine, it was lovely, and very tasty. Lots of carparking space, clean loos. We will recommend this lovely place to all our friends

Really good afternoon meet up with friends good food good company and the service very great atmosphere.

Possibly the most lovely little pub I have am ever been to. Staff are second to none. So kind and welcoming of both children and doggies. Food is phenomenal, have eaten here twice and been blown away both times. Food is priced so well so excellent value for money. Served by both Miami and Lewis on both visits who went above and beyond! Thank you and can’t wait to come back more next year!

staff are always attentive. the food is always great quality and they change the menu a reasonable amount. best dish on the menu... the pies are epic

Nice quiet lunch for catching up with a friend. Food was good and service unobtrusive but excellent. Vegetarian options are a bit limited but good, The gnocchi were good but perhaps too much? Vegetarian burger was really good.

Went with friends for afternoon tea, what a great experience. The food was excellent, sandwiches obviously very freshly made, cakes light as a feather and everything had such great flavours and was beautifully presented. Loved that we each had our own pot of tea which were quickly refilled when asked. Will definitely go again and I am happy to recommend to to everyone.

Booked a meal for six, the meal was amazing as was the service. A very nice place to eat and socialise. Would like to thank the staff for their care and attention. Many thanks

Great New Forest pub - very cosy feel and staff were friendly and welcoming. Dog friendly too. Well worth a visit - be sure to take a walk on Canada Common first before visiting the pub for a well-earned drink and a bite to eat.

Amazing place.....friendly staff

Don't bother, Probably the worst dining experience I've had. Ordered 2 Chicken bacon and avocado salad with sundried tomato, red onion and salad leaves. It was served to us with no chicken, then when it came back to the table with the chicken on it we then realized there was no avocado. We mentioned this and were given 5 very thin slices to share between the two dishes, then we had to ask for the red onion as there was no onion either. The service was very slow. I had booked on line and had a booking ref. but when we arrived no table was made up and no reservation was made at their end. This used to be a smashing pub serving excellent quality food but not the case in October 2023.

No stranger to a pub lunch but honestly the best pub lunch we’ve had in decades! Food was amazing 🤩 lovely atmosphere, service was great. Definitely on our must frequent more often list. Highly recommend!

A well laid out pub with thoughtful and quirky touches wherever you look. The staff were attentive and did all they could to accommodate our requests. The food came quickly, was well presented and tasted just as good. Highly recommended.

Very good meal, service and atmosphere. Could not fault it

If you haven’t booked don’t bother

Good food, friendly staff and dog friendly, what more can you ask!

Booked here for my birthday lunch last week. Food was lovely as usual. Have been here about 5-6 times now and always have lovely food.

Great food and very friendly staff

I will be going again. Food and service were excellent. .

Amazing staff . Warm welcoming and friendly