Rosie Lea Kitchen at Setley Ridge in New Forest

Booking for 9 people diarised for wrong day, despite two phone calls and a personal visit to check the booking; consequence was a crammed table in a corner. Massive scones undercooked with the consistency of wet cement. Jam provided in small commercial pots. Apathetic service.

The Rosie was a new experience; Pluses: nice sandwiches & cakes. TWO scones each Minuses: Pricey No chance of second coffee/tea - without additional charge. A nice place but not special enough to warrant a return or recommend

Sunday and not too busy. Quick service but pricey @ £9.50 for a sandwich and £7 for soup which arrived with one slice of half toasted bread and no butter. Soup was tasteless warm creamy liquid and without adding literally 2 sachets of pepper and 1 of salt I wouldn’t have eaten it. Not good value at all. Disappointed as it seems to have changed significantly post Covid and whilst we understand costs have increased we still think value is important to the customer too. Honestly not sure we’ll be back.

A celebratory Afternoon Tea with friends was a delightful occasion. The quality and quantity of sandwiches, cakes, treats, teas and coffees was so good and presented so artistically. There were a few of us and we all had plenty of room in the heated marquee. The staff were always smiling and happy to help and made the occasion very special. Thankyou.

I have visited Rosie Lea House several times this months because it is so good. The first time was a brunch with friends during a walk followed by a breakfast visit for fantastic eggs benedict and later a coffee with my mother. For a coffee or tea visit, they have a fabulous selection of cakes.

We were meant to be a group of 10 for afternoon tea for a surprise birthday however 3 couldn’t end up making it so unfortunately there was only 7 to which we were told they had catered for 10 so were left to have to pick up the remainder of the bill and then to top it off then after paying what we thought was the correct amount, an outstanding amount of £44 was left. We questioned why this was as the menu price when I booked back in February stated £17.50 for afternoon tea. He said they had a price increase in April to £22.50 each. This overall put a dampener on our afternoon, felt a bit let down over this as working in retail it should of been honoured at the price at which it was booked at! Food was nice enough.

On arrival at 13.15 shown to table inside. Ordered almost immediately and then waited an hour for our main course and waited a further 30 minutes for our sweet. We only got the sweets when my partner questioned where they were and then they were immediately delivered. Excessive noise from kitchen staff boasting that it was the easiest Easter Sunday they had had after running out of a lot of choices on the fixed menu. Food when it arrived was very good. Suggestion to restaurant - maybe let your customers know what the wait is going to be when placing the order. Easy and most people will be accepting of this.

Afternoon tea with friends. Generous portions of quality food (and I’m a fussy Londoner) Sandwiches - beautiful bread from the bakery. Scones -warm, light and fluffy. Good quality jam Tea -oodles of it, and top ups too Cakes - struggled to manage them but were given boxes to take home. Pretty place with nice touches. Lovely friendly service. Easy parking. Highly recommend.

Visited for an afternoon tea with friends - what a lovely place!!! Great setting, scrumptious cakes, delicious warm scones and yummy sandwiches all served by such a lovely team of friendly, helpful staff! Super tasty food, beautifully presented!! Highly recommend !!!!!

We’ve just returned from an early lunch at Rosie Lea tea rooms and whilst the food was average the area we sat in was awful! I wanted to be reseated in the main restaurant with a window to look out at least, but my daughter said not to make a fuss, (it’s her birthday )The room we were sat in was cold and windowless we could ( and should ) have been anywhere. Sorry but no l won’t recommend it and unfortunately won’t be going again either.

Lots of gluten free options. I had a cookie sandwich which was delicious. I asked the owner if it was really gluten free as it tasted so good! The rest of our group had non gluten free cookies and all were delicious. Will definitely be going back. Why can’t other cafes make gluten free cookies that taste this good? Compliments to the chef!

I wish to make a complaint about the service I received on Mother's Day. We had booked our table for Mother's Day and made our order well in advance but the service was shocking. I appreciate that it was busy however, when asked if we could sit inside we were very rudely talked down to by Bruce. We then proceeded to our outside table to have to wait 20 mins to be asked what we wanted. My husband wanted something from the al la carte menu, which he was told would be ok, only to be very rudely told he couldn't have. So the young gentleman (think his name was Ben) told us we could order from the street menu. We did, then Bruce came over and told us that we couldn't cause of Mother's Day prep, leaving my husband with nothing to eat. We then proceeded to sit a further 60 mins for food, which was not to our liking. We were not even asked if it was ok. No one had communicated a wait despite being told that all good was prepped and we had ordered on the phone several weeks before. We were totally ignored throughout. This was meant to be a treat for Mother's Day however this was ruined by our experience. Subsequently, after an hour of waiting for food that didn't need to be cooked, we walked out and didn't get any food!!!! This experience has put me off coming to the tea rooms again and I will most certainly tell everyone of my rude experience at the tea room.

I am writing this review, sat in the stunningly pretty and (luckily) sunny garden of Rosie Leas having just enjoyed the best veggie breakfast I have ever had!The food really is excellent, my husband enjoyed the New Forest stack breakfast bap containing all sorts of locally sourced breakfast loveliness.The young man, with the very impressive beard, who served us was attentive and friendly.If you live locally like us or down in the forest on holiday do make sure you go here.We will be returning for afternoon tea soon! Best of all you don’t have to leave the four legged family members at home either, bring your doggies too! x

Beautiful building, former pub, great gardens, and a yummy brunch half way round our walk would highly recommend

A lovely find for afternoon tea. We had afternoon tea with a generous helping of unusual sandwiches, a large scone with cream and jam, and five cakes each!

We stopped for a quick meal and the excellent staff slipped in to a nice table. Interesting menu and we chose a burger having seen one on the kitchen pass as we walked in. The burger was a huge handful but very tasty.The fries came pre seasoned, and much to much salt. However the staff reacted well to the criticism and offer replacement as well as a discount. Nice pint too.

I arranged lunch here for myself and four friends. I chose Fire Roasted Beetroots on Sourdough which was unusual and nice, others had Bacon, Brie and Cranberry Sandwiches and a Dirty Dog, which was huge. Everyone enjoyed it. Service was friendly, but slow.

We wanted to find somewhere for lunch that offered vegan and gluten free.I had balsamic tomatoes, olives, pesto, vegan cream cheese on gluten free bread with fries, delicious. The pulled aubergine was a hit as well the beef sandwich.I then couldn't resist the gluten free chocolate cake, yum. The loaded brownie and carrot cake were devoured very quickly.The dogs enjoyed a lie down whilst we eat.The staff were lovely; polite and attentive. I would definitely recommend and I'm sure we'll go again when we are in the area.

Amazing Sunday roast with friends. Roast beef just melted in the mouth so tender and the pork was also excellent. Delicious selection of vegetable and the the roast potatoes were perfectly crispy and golden on the outside and fluffy inside, we couldn’t fault in any way. Service exceptional, Bruce and his staff always friendly and welcoming working efficiently making sure you have everything you need for a great experience, even provide a hot water bottle for sitting outside in there lovely marquee. THANKYOU

A truly excellent lunch. Lovely ambience, great service and excellent food. We chose three of the ‘small plates’ between two of us plus a bowl of soup and a side of fries. Everything was outstanding, the plates subtly blending flavours and textures to deliver a wonderful meal. If you are anywhere within reach of this place you absolutely should not miss this glorious culinary experience.

We were staying nearby so went for a drive and came across Rosie Leas. We ordered the cheeseburger each and some dirty fries to share. My partner realised not long after ordering that she hadn't asked for the burger to be cooked through (she didn't want it pink). She found a member of staff who acknowledged her request and went to the kitchen. From our table we could hear the conversation and the chef seemed bemused and commented did she want it like dust/charcoal? Maybe the kitchen should be aware that if you work in an open kitchen then the likelihood is that customers will hear your comments! The dirty fries were really good as were the burgers, I did find a few bits of gristle in mine but overall the food was good as was the service.

Met up with friends to celebrate a combined birthday and anniversary. Opted for the festive afternoon tea which was delicious and beautifully presented. Staff couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful with all the arrangements. Hope to return again soon.

Pre Christmas family get together for breakfast. Great choice of breakfast options. Well produced and tasted delicious. Staff very friendly and efficient. Looking forward to an afternoon tea in the new year 😊

Came upon this place by accident and nearly didn't stop. So glad we did - it's such a delightful place - quirky, quaint and modern all together. Excellent afternoon cuppa and cake.

We popped in for lunch on our way home from a break on the coast. This used to be The Hobbler, so the new eatery was an impressive and pleasant surprise to us. The staff were welcoming and extremely helpful, particularly as we hadn’t booked. The staff were also very allergy aware. We only had a soup and sandwich plus tea and coffee, but this was delicious. I noted lovely looking cakes but didn’t try any of these. There seemed to be a lot of space both inside and outside, and placement of tables allowed room between them. Also staff were seating people so there was space between groups, all good in light of current circumstances. A very good experience overall.

We stopped there by chance, and where asked if we had booked. So assumed it would be amazing . Unfortunately the breakfast was quite terrible. Very hard tepid bacon , possibly tinned style mushrooms. The toast was pre buttered and cold ( toasted only on one side) . , and gents if you have man size fingers , ask for a mug! My father could barely hold the teeny tiny tea cup. Over priced, sadly, as good location .

5 of us went for sunday lunch. We had a few requests on arrival but looked after so professionally by the waiting staff, they are a credit and it really makes it a pleasure to eat at Rosie Leas.We ordered a various choice of food, all of which was very good and reasonably priced.Ate regularly at the previous Setley ridge site but this was our first meal at The Hobler Inn, it was a very enjoyable experience.looking forward to our next visit.

Having already sampled the Royal Tea back in the summer, we thought it would be a good idea to try the Forest Ramblers Tea. We arrived mid-afternoon on a Sunday to avoid the lunch crush and decided to sit inside. The staff were welcoming and equally attentive throughout our visit. There were three of us, two having a traditional pot of tea, the third having coffee. Both team and as I understand it, the coffee were good. Then to the tea itself which came in two large wooden trays. First off, the fried scotch egg, only word for this was wow, absolutely scrumptious and we could quite happily of just eaten these all afternoon. Next, the sausage rolls which were also very tasty. The finger sandwiches were pleasing, cut into traditional fingers and with a couple of interesting fillings on top of the norm. There was a choice of scone, but we all opted for the cheese version, large and nice. The slab of cheese was tasty, but our only criticism would be that the variety provided was a little dry to go with the scones. Carrot, Hazelnut & Fig cake completed the tea and again, this was very tasty. We would recommend it, something a tad different and with the friendly staff and chef, it is a winner for us at least.

Had a delicious meal for our 17th wedding anniversary. My wife had a garden gin cocktail that she loved, I had a cider, and then both had a Scotch egg starter, which was simply delicious. I then had a pork belly and she had a beef shin, both of which were rich and warming and super tasty. The side veggies were a real high point - interesting, tasty, and pimped to perfection - we both really enjoyed them. We didn't have dessert, which is simply because we enjoyed the mains so much and were nicely full. The staff was attentive and friendly - we really enjoyed the whole experience, so we're going again with friends in a couple of weeks.

Really friendly welcome. Great sausage rolls and fantastic cakes of all kinds! Great spot for lunch and even an ice cream.

Wow, we have just got home from a lovely visit to Rosie Lea House. I dont know why we havent been sooner. The food was amazing, way too much for the 2 of us so we brought a few cakes home!Fabulous service, friendly and polite staff all of whom are still wearing masks even outside, which for us makes us feel comfortable.A nice amount of space around the tables, a one way system inside. Clean toilets. Thank you so much it has really made my son smile and he has had a tough year.See you again soon.

Wow! Had a gorgeous lunch here on our holiday last week. We were lucky as the weather was good so we sat outside. Probably one of the best ploughmans I've ever had. Service was quick and friendly. If in the area again, would 100% go back!

While the scenery and the decorations to Rosie Lea are beautiful the food lacks its standard. I came with my family of four, every meal we each ate was completely different however every meal we each ate was absolutely awful. The sausages are not good whatsoever. The meat is not great either. I’d say the best thing about Rosie Lea is the desserts. They do phenomenal cakes and other great puddings but their everyday meals are really not that great.

Visited for brunch with my mum, was fairly busy in the garden, but they managed to accommodate us inside. The food was arrived quicker than anticipated and staff were very friendly and attentive. Coffee was nice for a non-speciality place. I had the poached eggs with salmon and mum had eggs benedict with bacon, we both enjoyed our food. Also decided to have something sweet afterwards, we shared the raspberry blondie and lemon & blueberry cake which tasted really nice, like what you'd make at home. Nice place, would recommend a visit and I will certainly be back!

Would loved to have given a 5* review. The setting was lovely, Staff very friendly and efficient the only thing that let it down was the side salad was insufficient. I do not call a handful of lettuce a side salad.

We booked this restaurant for a family dinner and were not disappointed! Amazing food and efficient service. The staff were very friendly and helpful and I would really recommend visiting in the evening (& the afternoon teas are also pretty good!)

Voted the BEST AFTERNOON TEA in our area of The New Forest by our monthly TEA Group. Excellent food and Service - Delicious Cakes and yummy scones, especially the cheese/savoury choice.Well priced and presented. We sat on the airy balcony overlooking the garden. Glad to know the balcony is going to be available all winter for functions. Book up soonest as it's going to be a popular spot for birthdays & parties.

Really good experience for dinner on Saturday evening. The service extremely friendly and personable.Kids meals were excellent - proper home cooked food, generous portions and great value. Both mine loved them.Adult starters and mains were great - sea bass and ribeye. Generous portions and well seasoned. Drinks were also excellent.Overall a great experience, thank you!

This was the first time we’ve been here but will definitely not be the last. It is a gorgeous setting, over looking new forest fields and paddocks. The outdoor area is well looked after and there is lots of seating. There’s a great exploratory area for children inclusive of a role play area and an ice cream hut. We went here for the ‘Royal afternoon tea’ which you do have to pre-book and order. If we didn’t check this online before hand it would have been disappointing to not be able to have it because it was absolutely out of this world!! The tea consisted of 4 different types of homemade sandwiches that were not bland or boring like some afternoon teas can be (we had salmon and cream cheese, cheese and pickle, red pepper and humous and Cajun chicken). The scones were large and warm and came with plenty of cream and jam ( we opted for one of each (cheese, plain and fruit). The cakes that were also served included a blondie, mini creme patisseries, shortbread, a brownie and a slice of lemon and blueberry cake. All completely fresh, homemade and delicious. The way they presented it all in baskets with edible flowers…it was breath taking. We really could not fault any of it at all. The staff were so friendly, helpful and attentive too. We can’t wait to return and would not hesitate to recommend!

Booked table for afternoon tea, beautiful decor inside and lovely garden area. Lots of space. Great fresh / still warm scones with cream & jam + generous size teapot. Friendly efficient staff and all spotlessly clean.

Have driven past several times and finally booked for dinner. Lovely venue, exceptional service and amazing, piping hot, delicious food. Highly recommend and will definitely return.

Stopped on our way home from holiday for breakfast. The staff were really pleasant and helpful. The food was good but the toast could have been warm. Lovely decor, it all looked nice and clean.

Beautiful settIng with so much potential not lived up to. Given the limited breakfast menu you would expect them to excel in what they do offer. Breakfast was distinctly underwhelming. It can’t be hard to make toast which was more like warmed bread delivered cold. Waffles seemed like they were from a box and warmed. Flat white was more like coffee you get from a machine. No orange juice and apple juice was more like water with syrup added. They could do so much more with this place. Management heard my feedback but for each suggestion was met with a reluctant excuse.

We were lucky to secure a last minute booking for our party of 7 including 3x teenagers. Everyone liked the menu and the view looking out over fields. Very handy to most New Forest accommodation and plenty of parking.

We wanted somewhere where we could eat and the children could play. We booked in for 6pm Friday. Ordered food and they brought the children's meal out with the starter as we requested, then they went off to play in the outdoor children's kitchen while we ate our mains. Excellent, we could see them from the covered outdoor heated dining area. We were all happy. We had the sharing platter, very tasty, as a main and finished it for lunch today!We recommend this for families a lovely atmosphere.

We hosted a tea party for 9 to celebrate my birthday at Rosie Lea House and had pre-booked the Royal Afternoon Tea.We were stunned by the quality and good value of our tea. It was all beautifully presented and tasted delicious. My wife had pre-ordered a chocolate birthday cake which was beautiful and absolutely delicious. The service was impeccable and very friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. We all had a wonderful time relaxing on the covered patio enjoying the view of the countryside. Thank you so much to everyone at Rosie Lea's for making this such a special occasion.

we spotted this restaurant when driving back to our hotel. We were not disappointed. The food is simple but delicious, i had a humous and roasted veg sandwich which was super tasty. Vegan made simple but full of flavour which is what i appreciate. The staff were very friendly and the garden is really nice to sit and enjoy your lunch or just some drinks. We returned for another lunch and once again was very pleased. Would highly recommend for lunch or dinner.

Website out of date, still showing the old menu, recent visit expecting to be able to choose off the published menu, to find a new menu with very little to choose from, huge disappointment, previous menu was limited but you expect this during present times. However the new menu is even more limited and if I had known I wouldn't of visited.

Fantastic experience, popped in for tea and cake, last time we visited here, it was a pub and we put off by 2 hour wait for cold and incomplete food, now, this place is a massive improvement. Rebranded from " The Hobler" to Rosie Lea and under new management has turned this back into a popular and successful pub / teahouse. The gardens are pleasant with entertainment for children, an ice cream parlor, chalk boards and open grassland to run about in. Inside has been completely overhauled and is now pleasant.Service was friendly, excellent, and fast. The food was equally excellent.I would recommend this place again now. Worth a visit

We came here as a family of 8,the staff are very friendly and polite and nothing seems to much bother,you are made to feel very welcome We sat and ate a selection of meals the Cesar salad fantastic,the burger very good just the bun toasted was very hard would ask for a non toasted bun next time The fish and chips also really good but being served in a basket made it difficult for a pensioner to eat had we of known we would of asked for it on a plate but it does look good in the basket,the fish finger sandwich my mother in law struggled with as the bread being artisan was very hard and the fingers in her opinion were more like large chunks of fish and not fingers but they did taste good( mother in laws can be difficult to please)The other dishes we had were also really nice,Our only gripe was the sodas on tap they have Pepsi max pepsi diet and 7up zero no full fat ones meaning you have to switch to bottles which is far mor expensive plus if you order a lemonade you get 7up zero which isn’t lemonade it’s actually lemonade with a hint of limeThe cakes were really nice as well so all in all a great meal only let down by the diet drinks The other minor issues the bun and the fish in a basket can easily be rectified now we know what to order and alter to support our needs

Stopped here for breakfast before cycling and running in the area, lovely cooked breakfast with high quality produce used . Great location and friendly service. Special mention to the Brownies on sale , went down a treat post exercise 😃

Stopped here on the way home for breakfast and was very impressed.We had a table in the covered gazebo/patio area just outside the restaurant which was out of the sun but still very warm and had nice views across the garden & the fields.The breakfasts were great. The sweet waffles were perfect and had the lovely sugary crisp edges to them and cam with great fresh blueberries & yogurt.The poached eggs with smoked salmon were very good too. The eggs poached just right and a generous amount of salmon on each muffin.Rosie Lea;s is very good & I would highly recommend it for their weekend breakfast (I'd advise booking over the busier summer periods too).If I had one small criticism it would be the Orange juice that they serve at Rosie Leas, which tasted rather like chap 'value' orange juice from a supermarket or something that was made up from a concentrate. Seeing as everything else were were served was of such high-quality, the fruit juice was a bit of a let down. Highly recommended for a great breakfast though.

We enjoyed two wonderful lunches here. Simple food really well done with quality ingredients. Great range of beers. Excellent service. Lovely location. We only had sandwiches but so good. Unfortunately didn’t get the chance for an evening meal. Highly recommended

Booked a last minute reservation for dinner whilst camping in the New Forest. A little surprised to get a table last minute, but went ahead. Excellent refurbishment off this location from previously dire Hobler pub. Investment shows in the remodelling of the garden to make a covered outdoor area and patio. Everything strives to give the appearance of Shabby chic. Immediately enjoyed a couple of pear Bellini cocktails which were excellent, fresh and vibrant flavours too cool us on a warm evening. Perused the menu and decided to order a variety of dishes to share. Appetisers of braised gem lettuce with beetroot and squash, asparagus with crusty bacon was so tasty. On to the main event: Beef brisket slow cooked was excellent, as was the amazing pork belly; accompanied by potato salad, coleslaw, pit beans and tomato and mozzarella salad. All fresh, vibrant and tasty. Potato salad may have benefited from a little seasoning to give a zing to the freshness, perhaps a little black pepper or grain mustard, but not too much. Finished up with a change of cocktail to the excellent vodka based lemon fizz. So refreshing and sour, but in a good way! Dessert was syrup pudding with griddled pineapple and coconut custard for me and panacotta for the better half. The raspberry sorbet was to die for!Will we be back… Damn right, and sooner rather than later

We were looking for something to do on our 2nd COVID-postponed wedding day and being local-ish (Southampton) decided to mark the day, just the two of us. After a relaxing walk at Lepe Beach and then Lymington, we were looking for a quiet country pub for something a little different. Rosie Lea’s has a beautiful garden and to sit in the sun listening to birdsong with a pint of something cold was lovely. We chose the 12 hour smoked brisket and the soy chilli and ginger salmon supreme both of which were beautifully cooked. The side dishes with the meal were lovely also and the whole meal amounted to something very special and made it a day to remember. Well worth the visit and won’t be our last, I don’t review often and didn’t even wait to leave to post this one!

Just wanted to thank all the staff at Rosie Lee’s Went in today for lunch and having ordered, my mum unfortunately had a seizure. The team at the restaurant were amazing. Swift in emergency response, genuine in care and true professionals.I can’t thank you all enough ❤️

This place is amazing! A surprise Birthday Treat for my friend and it was all absolutely wonderful. We had the Royal Tea and the sandwiches were delicious, the cakes/bakes and scones were so fabulous! My friend was thrilled and we can’t wait to go back very very soon! A very big thank you to all the staff too, they were just lovely, friendly and extremely courteous.See you soon! X

My husband and I popped in for coffee and cake. I had a scone with cream and jam and he had a Victoria sponge cake. Both were yummy. Will definitely visit again.

Had lunch today with friends. Lovely setting, nice layout outside with many tables in the garden plus a lot under cover you can also sit inside Staff very friendly and polite and attentive without being overbearing. Good covid separation and compliance with covid regs Food and drinks delivered promptly and very well presented. We all had filled subs (and one criticism - they aren't subs, which are long like a submarine, these are round like regulare rolls) but fillings were great. Deserts were likewise delicious. Slightly over priced but nice food and surroundings. No drink menu and subsequently no drinks prices. Understand all hospitality venues are suffering so great to support them. This venue just needs a few edges rounded off. I will visit again

New favourite family place!! We popped in today for a quick hot chocolate and slab of cake. Amazing! So so yummy. We were stupidly nervous of visiting from past experience of the terrible ‘hobbler inn’ that it used to be, which is ridiculous on our behalf... the new owners have transformed this place completely and it is wonderfully beautiful inside and out! The staff are lovely, friendly, attentive, had smiles on their faces and welcomed us just turning up on the spot. We sat in the garden area which is stunning with views over fields, had a home grown herb area, patio, pretty lighting and different styles of seating to suit your comfort. The BEST part about it for us, with two toddlers, was the great play area for children, and how imaginative it is! There’s a mud kitchen, rocking horse, a boat, different styles of tables and chairs, chalk boards, wooden food items, plenty of crayons, chalks and plates plus the obligatory chefs hat and apron. It was lovely to eat our cake in peace while the kids had a fantastic time playing and we could watch them from our table. We will be visiting time again and bringing various people with us as it is so easy to relax there and everybody is happy! Also doggy friendly which is a bonus to us too. Thanks for making a lovely family place to visit, just like it should always have been! :)

Beautiful surroundings, great food, friendly staff. Evening meal in the marquee. The menu was different to anywhere else we’ve eaten in the area - smoked meats cooked to perfection. They went to great lengths to satisfy my fussy eating daughter - nothing was too much trouble. We’ll definitely be back,

Our second visit to RL House, just in time to try the smoked menu and very impressed. Over 2 nights we tried belly pork (my favourite), chicken and brisket. All delicious and meltingy tender. The sides are also really good especially the delicious BBQ beans and deep fried mac'n cheese cubes. As well as food, the setting is really good, with tables in and outside, outside being ideal on a sunny evening. Service is friendly, helpful and prompt and prices are reasonable.Rosie Lea House is well worth a visit, or two.We'll be back.Kevin Delaney

Absolutely tranquil surroundings, beautiful layout in the garden. Indoors was bright and airy unlike other pubs/restaurants very dull/dark. A very shabby chic feel which I absolutely adore. The staff were amazing, so friendly. The food was beautifully presented and tasted lovely. Will definitely recommend and go again. Top marks.

Arrived at about 4pm on a Wednesday afternoon after a long walk - forgot to book the Rosie Lea Royal Tea Basket ahead of our arrival. Asked if it was possible to have one for two people even though we hadn't booked in advance. Not a problem! They kindly arranged it for us - lovely staff, very polite and so pleased they could accommodate our forgetfulness of not booking in advance! Thank you - it was absolutely delicious - sandwiches super, cakes fantastic, and more than enough for two - took a load home. The garden is fantastic - covered area and some tables with umbrellas. The plants and raised borders look great. Thank you once again for a great afternoon, great surroundings and great food,

Didn’t eat here, researched it, wanted to go, called in. Restaurant manager provided issues not solutions. Do you have a table for 2, we are fully booked it’s raining. What time is that too? 5pm. This was 1pm. He would answer a question but not provide a solution.Lots of staff, too many, took too long to connect with us, looked quiet and when we passed at 3pm looked quiet.Can’t comment on food, Shame as I am in the business and happy to promote.Just felt a bit of I am superior, not a good sign at this level.

We visited on Wednesday 5th May and had a wonderful visit. The waitress looking after us made it all the better by being so friendly and attentive. The food was plentiful for a Royal High Tea at £16.50 a head. We got a doggie bag to take away with us. Have to book this advance and it was well worth it. Lovey outdoor seating area that was covered, luckily for us as it rained when we arrived. Small carpark just outside the venue. Busy main road so be careful.

So - my fiancée and I came for a quick drink and a snack before heading off to The New Forest for a walk . We are both in Hospitalty and know ‘our ‘ stuff . We’ve been GMs , Multi-site Managers , Head Chefs , Exec Chefs and Catering Managers . The pair of us - kinda done it all -but wow - such a delicious treat to spend an hour together in such a gorgeous venue . You guys have it nailed . Will be back many times . Many thanks to Annie - just such a lovely positive woman . PS - thanks to the young guy who got us Ketchup for our fries - felt guilty!

I had one of Rosie Leas afternoon tea delivered to me for Mother’s Day. It was absolutely fab. Well presented . Plenty of variety in the sandwiches and 3 different cakes as well as biscuits Dorset tea and the most gorgeous scones with jam and clotted cream.

Went yesterday for an Afternoon Tea and Bubbly catch up with friends. Sat in their outdoor area and it was just lovely. Have to say the Tea was one of the best we have ever had as we meet up every year at this time. So much to eat and all beautiful - we each had a full doggy bag to bring home!!

I visited Rosie Leas for afternoon tea with some friends - the outdoor area is brilliant, we weren’t cold at all and I was extremely grateful to have somewhere nice to be able to see my friends and catch up properly.We ordered 2 afternoon teas and 1 vegetarian afternoon tea - I found it surprising the vegetarian option came mixed in with the other 2, meaning the vegetarian sandwiches were touching those with meat in. While this didn’t worry me, I know a lot of vegetarians/vegans are quite strict with things touching/being cooked together, so I mentioned it to the waiter serving us - he didn’t really seem to care or see my point and did nothing to apologise or attempt to rectify the situation. The vegetarian sandwich options were just cheese - plain cheese (clearly grated cheese from a packet) or goats cheese with relish. Whilst both were adequate, they were unimaginative to say the least, and after a couple I was all cheesed out. The menus were tatty and dog eared - in today’s current climate I wasn’t all too comfortable touching a piece of paper that had clearly been handled by many before me. Many restaurants are using laminated menus that can be cleaned or simply disposing of paper ones after being used, which is something that could easily be rectified. Again, the same could be said for the food all being brought out in one basket together - one pot of jam passed between 3 people could increase potential cross contamination of covid and other germs - this could be avoided by having separate pots of jam/afternoon tea servings for each person at the table, therefore avoiding multiple people touching the same things.

THANKYOU to Rosie Lea House for hosting a lovely birthday lunch for friends yesterday. You always go above and beyond to adhere to COVID rules to ensure the safety of your staff and guests. The marquee is a triumph and looked like a winter wonderland. The staff always greet you with a smile and make you very welcome. We can always rely on excellent food whether a full meal, light lunch or afternoon teas, the cake prepared looked impressive and tasted delicious. Rosie Leas is always our first choice with thanks Andrea and Tony Jarvis

Stopped here for a lovely afternoon tea. It had a festive twist and was absolutely delicious. There was so much that we had to get takeaway boxes to enjoy at home too. We can’t wait to come back :)

Visited for my husband's birthday and treated us to the festive afternoon tea. Lots of variety, the best scones ever, delicious sandwiches and so many cakes! Lovely setting albeit a little quiet but it was a Wednesday afternoon in December! Please visit this restaurant and support our local businesses.

We booked ahead of our visit and were pleased we did.Menu choices were plentiful and we were happy to see local ciders and beers on the menu.The staff were attentive and all precautions were taken to ensure we felt safe during our visit.We had the chicken Caesar wrap and the autumn cheese toastie. Both were excellent.We wish we had time to stay for cake, but we didn’t. Next time.....

Based on some of the reviews, we were really looking forward to having lunch there. Sadly we were disappointed. We waited nearly 45 minutes from the time we ordered our food to actually appearing on our table - far too long and spoilt your enjoyment.Food was good. My wife thoroughly enjoyed her charred chicken stew and my fish and chips were good. We would have liked a sweet and coffee but given the delay we decided against it. Staff were friendly and smiled with their eyes but appeared disorganised. Management would do well to address these service issues. If nothing else tell your customers that there’s a delay then you’re managing expectations.

Have really like Rosie lea’s in Brockenhurst and then at Setley Ridge so was looking forward to trying their new venue for dinner. The staff were very friendly and they had good Covid practises in place - though I did have to ask for a bigger table as we were from different households and I wanted to ensure we had some distance from one another as well as other diners. This seemed to come as a bit of a surprise to them so I can only imagine they didn’t understand the rules about enabling even friends to socially distance. Maybe I’m just more careful than others! They were very happy to oblige though when I explained which was great. The food was ok - maybe I just chose wrong, but my friend ordered something that wasn’t then available and again, although very apologetic when pointed out, she was given a menu with a different desert choice than us which also wasn’t available. The room we were in was near the kitchens and unfortunately there was a strong and pervading smell of cooking grease that was in my clothes by the end of the evening. I hope they manage to sort that out these things as the setting was lovely, the decor was good, the staff friendly and I know they have been able to do good food on the past so I’m hoping these are still teething problems in opening up a new venue in the middle of a pandemic.

We have often eaten at Rosie Lea House during this Covid crisis, mainly outside in their lovely garden, which has been great. However, yesterday we had coffee with friends inside as it had been raining heavily. After about 20 minutes the sash windows were getting steamed up, so we asked the waitress if she could open the windows to which she replied, they didn't open. The sash windows need to be opened to allow ventilation especially during this Covid crisis if people are to eat inside and feel safe. We spoke to the manager as we were leaving, who understood our concern but said the windows couldn't be opened. This needs to be rectified as soon as possible, otherwise people are not going to want to be inside if there is insufficient ventilation. We will be telling friends of our concern, so they are forewarned. Our toasted tea cakes were delicious, but were not on the menu, so we had to ask for them and they were provided.

We all went to Rosie Leas for my sister's birthday meal and couldn't have had a better experience. The food was delicious, the vibe was lovely and the service was excellent! We bought our dog with us and they even gave her a treat and bowl of water. Really enjoyed our meal and time there!

Great food and a relaxed atmosphere. Although we ate inside, the garden was a lovely area too. The service was great and Rosie Lea house have taken great care to provide social distance measures.

We were in the New Forest for a long weekend and loved it here so much we went twice! Such a rare find - somewhere you can go for breakfast, morning coffee, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner that is not a chain! We had lunch and the portions, presentation and taste were fabulous! Thoroughly recommend the toasties. Second visit was for cake & coffee. Husband declared the hot chocolate the best he has ever had! Staff were very attentive and friendly on both occasions. Our only negative comment is that you do get left a bit once the place empties so paying was a bit of hard work

I hate writing a poor review, we have been here twice prior to making a restaurant booking. On the previous trips we had enjoyed a forest dog walk before sitting outside. On the first of these we were located on the decking which is quite close to the road and the kitchen. The road is a bit noisy but there appears to be NO filtration from the cooking vent and the smell of old cooking oil was a real appetite suppressant. Pity.The food was ok, average to slightly above, staff were excellent initially but a second garden visit was spoiled a lady who really didn't seem to know what she was doing. Overall it seemed like a nice place so we thought we'd try the evening menu for my son's 30th birthday.On booking we'd requested a table in the bar area. The building looks quaint from the outside but has had extensions added. On arrival we were greeted by very friendly and professional staff, and were walked through the bar to a non-descript room at the rear. Best described it as characterless. I asked to be seated in the bar area and was told 'we keep those tables for the regulars'. There was no one sitting there at the time and after our meal just one favoured family had used a table! An absolute insult to people that want to support your business.So we got to sit in a draughty characterless area, with the added benefit of cooking smells and noise wafting through from the kitchen.The staff on this night were again very professional, the food was pretty good but we were all taken aback by being told we can't sit somewhere because we're not regulars! Hospitality? It didn't feel like it.We live locally and eat out most weeks in the New Forest, with many restaurants and pubs having an excellent warm and friendly atmosphere. On this night Rosie Lea House fell well short.

We had the Royal Tea basket for afternoon tea. All beautifully presented, with fresh sandwiches, a huge, home cooked scone and lots of delicious cakes. Very homely surroundings, friendly staff and a very enjoyable afternoon.

So glad that this is a local pub/restaurant - a little gem in the forest - the food is fantastic the staff are very welcoming and the decor and ambiance is equally brilliant win win !!

Great find - spotted as driving by and they had a table for us in the garden. Lovely food and cakes! The setting is also great! Will return!

A group of 4 visited The Rosie Lea on a Thursday evening ,3 of whom had various allergies. Bruce was very aware & took time to explain ingredients in chosen meals while consulting the chief. He even phoned prior to the occasion to make sure he knew our situation.The meals were delicious & the recently refurbished environment was superb. We will return I'm sure

Found this place by accident and really happy we did. After a lot of walking in the New Forest we found Rosie Lea House and had a really great lunch experience. Staff got us covid checked and seated very quickly and nothing was too much for them service wise. The food choice was great and very well presented and prepared and the cake choice was vast. would recommend them to all our friends.

I do not live local- but visit the area often. My family were away for a staycation and we ate here 3 individual days , varying from breakfast and lunch!!The staff are very attentive and care for every need! I can honestly say this is in the top 5 of my places to eat!!!Every meal was absolutely gorgeous and local sourced products too. I have not got one complaint! Believe me, I am VERY FUSSY when it comes to eating out!Many congratulations to all. Would HIGHLY recommend! You will not be disappointed!

We visited today as had been recommended , we were welcomed and temperature taken . Shown to our table and the staff were truly attentive . We had the royal tea basket and this did not disappoint . Wow what a lot of food all served beautifully , scones were warm and generous amount of sandwiches and cakes , oh and unlimited tea to drink . Warm welcoming and very friendly ! Was definitely well worth the 45 minute drive to get there

Amazing 3 course meal, generous portions of quality food, very reasonable prices, lovely atmosphere and brilliant service. Our waitress told us she’d only been there a week but you would never know. We would definitely be back if we lived nearer as our evening was perfect.

Quality and presentation of food was excellent and prices very pleasing! Friendly and attentive service & staff. An absolute superb evening out, highly recommend, we shall be returning!

Really impressed with the Covid protocols at this lovely little eatery. Our temperatures were taken on arrival, and track and trace details were taken from EVERYONE, not just one person. The food was hot and fresh and gorgeous, the service was efficient without being intrusive, and everyone was cheerful and friendly. I have eaten here twice now and it has become my new favourite for breakfast/lunch. Evening dinner menu looks nice too, so will be trying that soon. Thank you so much

Very good breakfast. Not the cheapest in the area but certainly one of the best. I will be back............

Rosie Lee Tea House in Brockenhurst is a firm favourite for locals and tourists alike so what great news to see the old Hobbler Inn at Holder transformed into another Rosie Lee's. Make sure you reserve a table because it's doing very well indeed. The service is fantastic the decor spot on and the food is simple and good quality. Well done to Rosie Lee on this new addition to the family.

Busy restaurant but 1:45 mins for a two course lunch?? Food good but lipstick on drinks glass very poor ,especially given current Covid situation

A fantastic spot for lunch in the New Forest. The service was great, and the food delicious. Our waitress, Benne, was exceptional.

A short break to the New Forest, we decided to book our evening meals out in advance, so, Thursday last week, we booked the Rosie Lea. On arriving, a staff member takes your temperature before seating you, which we thought was a good idea. We had a lovely meal, both my partner and I had the homemade pate to start, a very generous portion served with chunky toast and I had the duck for the main course which was cooked to perfection. The waiting staff were friendly and attentive, especially the young waitress who was really lovely. We will definitely be dining here again in the future on our next break to the New Forest. Highly recommend this little gem of a place!

We visited recently for a late lunch on a Sunday. Presumably they serve a Roast on Sundays but at the time of our visit at 1.30 pm this was not offered. As it was going to be a sunny day, when we booked we had asked for a table in the garden. However, on arrival, we were told that these could not be reserved so that everyone has a chance of a table in the garden. That is fair enough but it would have been helpful to know this, as we were all a little nervous about eating indoors.Our table was in a room with two other tables. The spacing was fine but it was quite noisy. The menu is very good and this was what attracted us to the restaurant in the first instance. There are some really different dishes so 5 stars for the menu. The food was very tasty with reasonable portion size. I thought that the Scallops were particularly good but they could have been served warmer. The staff were friendly but on this day the service was very slow. It was a busy lunch period on a sunny day and the Covid precautions probably impacted on the service. It’s a shame, as it is a very nice restaurant and I think has lots to offer.

We have visited Rosie Lea House 3 times this week. First for a cuppa and a scone (delicious); then for lunch (also very good) and then dinner which was as good as any I have eaten in a long time. The short rib of beef fell off the bone and was as tasty as it was tender and the cheesecake which followed was every bit as good.The Brockenhurst, Lymington area is blessed with many very good places to eat and Rosie Lea House is one of the best! 10/10 for food, for value and for the friendly helpful staff.Heaven knows when we'll be able to return to the New Forest, but when we do Rosie Lea House will be our first stop.KevinD

What a lovely restaurant! Such lovely staff all following all the COVID precautions ! On arrival hand sanitiser was provided our temperatures were taken along with our details ! We were made to feel very welcome our dog included, our lovely waitress even got her a bowl of water and a treat! The food was lovely steak cooked just as we asked, belly pork was perfect & homemade pavlova was outstanding ! The restaurant is well decorated, even has art on the walls which you can buy which we did. All in all a wonderful place and a wonderful evening !

Great place near Brockenhurst, fully recommend it. Well presented lovely food. Good value. Good service. Plus clean and spacious for covid.