The Bosun's Chair in New Forest

Stayed here for one night at the end of our holiday due to train cancellations, we booked the fog friendly room, it's was spotlessly clean, smelt great! Which considering it's a dog friendly room was great. The staff are all very welcoming and friendly. The pub itself is a lovely pub with great outside area and good menu. The breakfast included was absolutely incredible! Well worth the extra night stay, even our doggy got a dish of treats and a bowl of water. Credit to the chef, 10/10 quality food and 10/10 for presentation. Great location, right next to station, few mins walk to the lovely quay, and about 5mins walk to highstreet. Would happily return and stay again.

Just wanted to leave a review for our 2 night stay. The pub is under new management since November 2023, we had a lovely size first floor room which was tastefully redecorated recently, the bed was super comfortable. The breakfast served by the manager / owner was one of the best we have ever had. Brilliant central location for the town and walks locally.

Good pub in Lymington. Stopped for a drink here. Service was good and beer in good condition. Nice outside area as well🙂

Who knew you could stay in central Lymington for a very reasonable price with car parking on site! What a gem, nice pub with lovely recently refurbished rooms, we had a double which was a generous size with an en-suite offering a bath and shower over. The bed was very comfortable, beautiful bedding, and the room quiet considering it was above part of the bar. Decent tea and coffee facilities, tv, hairdryer, everything you would expect from a good hotel! Good choice of cooked breakfast, only thing missing here was any fruit. Fabulous location, very close to the town centre and the quay; and lovely welcoming people. Will definitely stay here again!

overpriced and poor value for money, The staff were rude and uninterested and clientel needs much to be admired, use to be a nice place but apparently new owners, want last long

This spot is great for a trip away from town. Next to the train station but you wouldn’t know it. Easily accessible from Waterloo/south west trains. Spitting distance from lymington quay and high st. Small amount of parking available. Recently refurbished. Now selling self as a sports bar - was heaving for yesterdays rugby and football, but the bar staff were all over it! Quieter when no games on. Large covered beer garden and smaller open area. We booked one night and had dinner and breakfast there. Menu is online, not huge but what they do, they do exceptionally well. Our fish and chips / brioche burger and fries were sooo good, as was the sticky toffee pudding and ice cream. Portions are normal, not gluttonous, so we had room for pudding. Breakfast was delicious too. Two full English’s were thoroughly enjoyed. Good produce and beautifully cooked. We were last down to eat so had the full attention of the young lady serving, and she was v attentive. Our room was immaculate and freshly decorated. The en-suite like wise. Piles of soft white towels, lovely linen, comfy huge bed and pillows. More toiletries than we could use, and the usual coffee machine, hairdryer, kettle, tv etc. We were top floor which was lovely and quiet. The room was on the cooler side - but not cold - which we liked, and not roasting unlike some chains. Great value for money, we could not fault it. We have already recommended it to family and will be going back. Thank you for a lovely stay :-)

Nice pub, sports orientated, friendly with a good vibe. We had the fish and chips….cooked to perfection!

A Wadsworth pub selling good ales and other drinks. Well placed to wait for a train. Prices not too bad. Staff friendly. Clean and bright interior.

Nice friendly pub right near the Lymington train station. New owners are expected to take over soon. Pub offers a food menu and a wide selection of drinks. Suitable for adults and slightly older children as no play area and dog friendly. Carpark at rear and a nice heated undercover outdoor seating arrangement available.☺️

What a wonderful place, stayed here many times ,unfortunately the current owners will be leaving Sunday 29th October and the pub is being turned into a sports bar . I would like to thank all the staff for looking after us over the past few years, wishing you all the best for the future.

Excellent place to stay, staff, evening meal, breakfast, room all fantastic. We so needed this getawa

Food was ok nothing to brag about. However the lady (I think the owner) had a nerve to come and tell us 30min before her next reservation that her guest have arrived. Well who were we then?! When we sat at that table we knew it was booked from 19:00 and we were planning to leave anyway at 18:50 for our train. The manner this was said was completely unnecessary. What a shame, where are your manners.

We weren’t sure what to expect when we pulled up outside this pub. Externally a little tired, but this was soon forgotten when we got through the doors. Super friendly staff and a warm welcome. The room was a little dated from a decor perspective, but spotlessly clean with everything you would need. Well stocked tea tray with quality brands of tea/ coffee and biscuits. Bottled water also a nice touch. Finally, the breakfast! Wow - good choice of cooked options and also well stocked cereal bar with fresh juice. We had the full English and I can honestly say it is one of the best breakfasts I have had in any hotel! Just superb - piping hot, quality ingredients and nicely presented. TV / hairdryer / plenty of plug sockets and a comfy bed - perfect! Highly recommend for any short break.

Lovely pub, visited a few times now and always warm welcome with lovely cider and food. Great outside area with cover if needed

Just back from our 3rd stay at The Bosuns Chair. Very convenient and quiet location near to the railway station, quay and high street. Rooms are large, bright and very comfortable with ample supplies of water, tea, coffee and biscuits. Breakfast is fantastic… freshly cooked and very well presented. A great pub with the convenience of being able to park up and walk into town. Would highly recommend.

Really lovely pub for food or drinks, we dined here as a family of 4 with our poo. Food arrived really quickly and was delicious with generous portions. What we really liked was the outside eating area was separated with plants which gave each table their own privacy. Not a massive menu but definitely something for everyone and well worth a visit, highly recommended and we will definitely return next time we are In Lymington

Really liked the Bosun’s Chair. Very welcoming hostess and staff. Food was lovely as was their selection of beers. Service was attentive and good. It got very busy with a band on that night so service slowed a bit but that was to be expected. We did ask for a table and were told nothing available and after we had left, stopped in the street and decided to try again a table was found that we needed to share if anyone turned up, which they did. No problem as it was a big table and the company was good to talk to. Would recommend although food was quite expensive but where isn’t these days? Went back a couple of times for a drink. Well worth a visit

Went for St Patricks night. Great pub with fun friendly helpful staff who obviously enjoy working there. Food was excellent, group had fish and chips and burgers, both were excellent. Atmosphere was great too with all ages enjoying their evening.

Nice staff and the room was very clean , however a couple of points needed addressing : a hair dryer is provided but there are no plugs near a mirror ( I need to see what I am doing!). I requested either a mirror or an extension lead as I needed to wash my hair before going out. Neither was provided before we had to go out that evening. An extension lead was left by the bedroom door by the time we left in the morning ( it had not been there when we went to bed the previous night) but by then it was of course too late ! The bedroom windows didn’t open and the toilet ( rather alarmingly), was right by an only partially obscured window. We had a light breakfast, which was nice, and served by friendly staff.

Excellent service by Emma . What a delightful reception from Emma. Very clean rooms . Bar and eating area scrupulously clean. Beautiful fresh breakfast by the chef . Best of all fabulous tea for those tea drinkers out there ! Highly recommend anyone staying. Thank you very much.

I don’t usually write reviews…2nd ever! We went to the Bosun’s Chair for dinner with our two tweens. Having visited Lymington for over 10 years and can’t believe we’ve only just discovered this hidden gem place. Atmosphere modern, food delicious, service friendly and welcoming. We sat inside but there is a large covered garden…I’d definitely visit again and now one of our favourite places in Lymington. Even better as didn’t need to book, relaxed atmosphere.

We were staying across the road for a few days and went to the Bosun's chair for a couple of evening meals/drinks. We meant to try the other pubs nearby but none seemed to have the combination of good food, good drinks and friendly service that the Bosun's has.

Great pub! Lovely environment both indoors and outside in their atmospheric garden. Super-friendly staff. Great beer and wine as well as a delicious meal. Friday evening music made it all gel with a happy party vibe. Will definitely go again!

Great Food , Good selection. Large portion of food. Not the usual Pre-Packed stuff. This is made and cooked to order. Not the cheapest but you get what you pay for. Also, good selection of beers and wines on offer

Well, in a pub you get pub food. Need I say more? Simple plain food, nothing wrong with that and nothing to write home about.

Our second stay in about 4 months. Rooms bright, fresh, very comfortable. Rooms individual with very comfortable beds and spotlessly clean. Pub downstairs is a great place to sit before dinner. We had individual bottles of Prosecco and they came in their own little ice...

We ate here on the first evening of our stay in Lymington as we were staying nearby. We had booked and it was quite busy to start with but got quieter. Service was friendly and very efficient. We both had the burger, it was good...

Very convertible room, overlooking the street. Great bathroom. 4th hotel that week for me, and the only night I got a decent nights sleep! Booked to return at the end of February for 203 nights this time. Breakfast good too and freshly cooked.

We stayed here for a couple of nights, very well run, clean and comfy. I slept very well which is unusual in a hotel so would definitely recommend this one

Stayed overnight for our anniversary. Has a little car park so didn't need to worry about finding a space. Our room was huge and was spotlessly clean, bed comfy and generous amount of tea/coffee/biscuits provided. The staff were very welcoming. Only downside was they don't...

I came here with my husband on the recommendation of a lady we met in the train and we were definitely not disappointed. The weather was fine and warm so we ate our Sunday lunch in the garden. Staff were friendly and attentive. We both...

Food was over priced and cold. Lack of service and attentiveness. Glasses left to build up on the table and it was quiet!!!

Luckily we didn’t need to book and decided to eat outside. The staff were lovely and friendly. We ordered ou food and didn’t have to wait long. We both enjoyed the chicken dish followed by ice cream. Our dog was made very welcome which was...

The Bosun's Chair was our last port of call for a drink on our way back to the apartment, Staff were friendly and the service was always good

Lovely pub, we enjoyed a meal here and a few drinks. We visited twice during our weekend stay. Staff were attentive, welcoming and friendly. Burger and chips with bacon and Applewood cheese was delicious. Best cheesy garlic ciabatta ever! Will definitely return when next in...

Away from the High Street this pub offers good food wines and ales. There is outdoor seating under a marquee. Service was friendly.

Great stop over. Manage to book a room in this lovely quant town before a ferry crossing to the Isle of Wight the next morning. Warm friendly welcome from all staff , great atmosphere, food excellent choice and the rooms were very comfy and clean....

The bosuns chair has a lovely outside area , half is covered and half open the service was excellent. I only went inside to use the toilets but it looked lovely and the toilets were very clean . Good covid measures in place . The...

Very nice little meal on a Wednesday night. food well cooked and presented. Real Ale spot on. Good service as well.

Fabulous outside space for drinks and food in the garden. Covered which is handy. Nice 6X on tap, and the staff were charming. Our local whilst in Lymington and we were in every evening.

Great place for a beer in the garden. Visited several times during our weeks holiday in the area. Lovely garden with a gazebo canopy in case it rains. Hot sun while we were there.

Stayed here over the recent wet weekend, found the staff to be very friendly and accommodating especially given the current situation. The room was clean and welcoming resulting in two good nights sleep. Shower was good once you got the temperature set, but any criticism...

Its reasonable pub grub. While accepting its a difficult time our "waitress" seemed more interested in other things that serving us. Its a shame as we visited the night before for a beer and the welcome was great - hence our meal booking.

We stayed at The Britannia House for a week and ate here for four evenings. It is very nice pub with a very pleasant atmosphere. The food was varied and excellent and the service very good, friendly and helpful too.. We would certainly recommend a...

We have been to Lymington many times but this was the first time we visited this pub after cycling past one afternoon. Called in several times for drinks - lovely beer garden on the back with a large canopied area and some lovely sunny tables....

Came here with my son having not been here for a few years. They have done an amazing job in the garden. Really lovely. We had the scampi which cannot fault. Highly recommended.

Wandered into this pub 10.15pm on a Friday night on way back to BB during weekend in Lymington, told that they were shut!! 2 men at bar drinking!! Do you want custom?

Popped in for pre dinner beers as staying close by and noticed they had a garden. What a lovely garden, large tables separated by huge walls of lavender. Very busy early doors. Good selection of cask ales. Track and trace in place, friendly staff wearing...

Just popped in at 9:50 pm only to be told they are closing because it’s dark. This used to be a nice place that I have both stayed at and dined at but what has happened. Person I spoke to behind the bar was rude...

Stayed for 1 night, warm welcome when we arrived, was able to get into our rooms early. The rooms were nicely presented, clean, coffee tray was great with nice biscuits. Had lunch in the garden which is nicely kept, Bosuns chair is nicely situated, close...

I enjoyed my stay at The Bosun's Chair. Room was large, clean, and comfortable. Went to bed fairly early, so did get a bit of noise coming up from pubgoers in the extension below the window; but it didn't stop me crashing out for a...

We spent our last holiday evening at this pub, and we thought it was very nicely decorated and had a nice atmosphere. The food was good and the service very good. We would certainly recommend a visit.

Really helpful staff on arrival, lovely well decorated rooms, great pub downstairs, perfect stay. Would definitely visit again.

very helpful staff great food I liked the grilled plaice well cooked and presented I would reccomend this resturant to eat !!!

Lovely traditional pub, tastefully finished with excellent food - I had the fish stew which was devine. Children’s meals were good too.

Dedent drinks and on the one occasion we had food with our children all our meals were good. Friendly staff and nice garden at the back.

We stumbled on this gorgeous place whilst on a walk with our little one! Excellent garden..friendly staff, fab food and a an absolute MUST visit!! We came back with the family the day we visited! And can’t wait to come again!

The pub was quiet, with little ambience. I chose the fennel fish stew having asked the waitress what type of fish it contained (prawns and cod.) I received a very nicely presented bowl of stew. The ciabatta bread was warm, light and tasty. The stew contained 3 prawns and 3 pieces of cod 1cm x 2cm in size. There was very little taste of fennel and It probably contained a whole onion sliced. Essentially, I received a thick chunky tomato and onion soup and bread for £12.50 with barely ‘starter’ sized portion of fish.The waitress in charge asked how my meal was and I expressed there wasn’t much fish. She looked blankly at me and went away. I thought she had gone to get some more fish but this was not the case. At payment, a friend expressed how I was disappointed with my meal but she did not offer a discount, refund, or free drinks. As a local, I would not return given there were 2 opportunities for the situation to be rectified. Clearly, this is yet another establishment in the area offering under value food based on exploiting our visitors to our town. Sadly, us locals suffer from this mentality.

very disappointed with service and food ...having visited a year ago and enjoyed it sadly gone down hill ... told the manager that we didn’t enjoy the food as we left most of it ... didn’t seem to care Won’t be returning

Lovely garden area that feels nice and secluded despite being very close to the centre of Lymington. I had the cheese and bacon burger and it was tasty and I felt I was getting my money’s worth. The garlic mayo that came with it was incredible and the chips were really good. The only disappointment was the orange juice and lemonade was very bitter and the proportions were off but other than that I had a lovely time. Staff were efficient and friendly and it was nice they allowed dogs. The inside is clean and the decor is classy

good menu and drinks selection wide screen TV for sports lovers and garden at back for smokers child and dog friendly

The pub is very nice and freidley with a good selection of beer didn’t eat there except for a plate of chips which were nice a good pub

We visited here a few times during a recent stay in the area - the staff were friendly and helpful and the food and drinks were great value for money - we will return :)

Nicely decorated and a good atmosphere. We didn't eat here just watched the rugby but seems a really nice local pub

We visited a few times as staying next door at the Britannia B&B.; Although we didn't get a chance to eat here ourselves the food looked tasty & inviting. Very friendly and comfortable - we watched the rugby here too and there was great atmosphere..

Popped in after market day and had four starters for £25 including chicken, goujons and spring rolls. Great portions. Spring rolls and goujons particularly tasty. Just the job.

Very disappointing as menu was a long stretch of the imagination close to Italian.

Excellent traditional pasties straight out of the oven, pleasant service from the owner. We will be back!

We had our son's 30th birthday party here and the service was excellent! They also did the food for us - very very fresh and tasty. My son and his fiancee also had a room that night and it was bright, tastefully furnished clean and very comfortable and what a price! Brilliant! The owner's are a delight - could not do enough for us. The choice of drinks is vast and has everything for every taste. Staff helpful and cheerful - again very good. We have also eaten their on a few occasions and every time the food is wonderful. Could not recommend this establishment high enough. When you are next in Lymington please walk a few yards further on from the high street and try it for yourselves! Brilliant - thanks again Bosun's Chair. We will definitely be back.

We ate here one evening in August. The stir fry veg and noodles were too salty. The cod chips and peas were ok but nothing special.

This is a nice place to eat slightly away from the bustle of the touristy town centre. Relaxed atmosphere - feels like a local pub, friendly staff. Only draw back is the limited menu - but there is a good choice.

Un endroit où l'on se sent bien, dans un décor très agréable

Four years since we last visited this pub and what a transformation. Last time we found it a bit rough but now it's very smart, has rooms and serves food. Plus Wadworth's ales on tap. Lovely beer garden and car park at the back.

great place for anytime but Sunday lunch fab! Wonderful food and fabulous personal service specials were delicious couldn't fault it will definitely return. Fish dishes were excellent highly recommend a call to this lovely pub also parking and beautiful garden.

Very busy local pub with nice location near station and harbour and offers good rear garden and choice of Wadworth beers.

Our friend booked the Bosun's Chair for the weekend to celebrate his birthday so we did not know what to expect but we were more than happy. We received a warm welcome when we arrived and when we were shown to our rooms we were delighted. The rooms were bright and clean and well decorated. The rooms were a good size as was the en suite bathroom with good quality soaps, shower gel and shampoo. The towels were large and clean and soft and it was a joy to stay in these rooms. We had tea and coffee making facilities. The only downside was that there was no wardrobe, only hangers on coat hooks on the wall but as we were only staying a couple of nights it was not a problem. The gardens with the new picnic benches allowed us to relax with a drink and something to eat and enjoy the sunshine that we have been having of late. Breakfast was sufficient with cereals, fruit, full English or other requests. The pub itself had been recently decorated and welcoming and a cleaner was apparent throughout our stay, cleaning the pub inside and out to ensure that everywhere was pristine. The Bosun's Chair was ideally situated and a short walk away from the marina and bustling harbour front and local to the high street with market on Saturday and all the shops that you could wish for including several banks. It is about 6 miles away from Beaulieu Motor Museum, Abbey and Palace and other tourist attractions. We had a wonderful break here and have promised to return to Lymington soon and we would definitely stay at the Bosun's Chair.

ate here yesterday with my girlfriend, she had the Mussels and i had the beef burger. The food itself was superb as was the service, the price was slightly high but all in all a great meal out!

As regular visitors to Lymington from East Anglia we are set in our ways where we eat. This year our B&B; recommended The Bosun’s Chair which we had not visited for many years when we were diasappointed. What a transformation. We were so impressed we returned again before we left. Comfortable, friendly attentive staff and locals. Quality food and well balanced menu all in an easy walking distance from the centre of the town. We will return when we visit Lymington again which, hopefully , will not be long.

We had arrived in Leamington on a rainy day and been recommended a pub at the touristy harbour area. We went there but it was packed and noisy. We quickly looked on TripAdvisor and saw the Bosun's Chair recommended and headed there. It seemed much more of a locals pub and was quietly humming with people. We could take the dog in and she was given treats, which is always a good sign! We had great food, reasonably priced and decent amount. I like that they have small and large portion sizes, as I don't eat large amounts - that's a good idea. Overall we had a great lunch and felt much more relaxed there. Would really recommend a visit.

Lovely friendly pub.. recently refurbished.. food good .. .. also have a children’s menu .. good value highly recommend, just by the station ...

We were staying at Brittania House and The Bosun's Chair was recommnended to us. A small menu, but that really did not matter as the food was delicious. The staff were very attentive. The atmosphere was lovely and relaxed. Would recommend eating here!!

We live in Lymington and post refurb, the Bosuns Chair is now our favourite pub in town.

A great place to stay , well appointed rooms very helpful staff . A shame my wife wasnt here as this was a work thing , she would have loved it 👌

The recent make-over has re-vitalised what was not very attractive pub. It is now clearly becoming popular with both visitors and locals. Fine range of beers and the menu, recently introduced focusses on plain 'pub grub" - nothing fancy, nothing pretentious but good honest food, The burgers are particularly good. Despite the busy evening service was smooth and quick..

Visited with my family for Saturday lunch. Great food, selection of drinks and convenient location. Can’t wait until it starts to warm up to have a lazy afternoon in the pub garden. The new decor is cosy yet modern. Ideal location for a meal with the family but also great for a date night.

Had a wonderful lunch here with friends. The new owners are delightful and bring an air of homeliness to this wonderful pub. Best skinny fries in the south and the burger was sublime. Will definitely be coming back soon! Highly recommend a visit!

This pub lacks ambience and suitability for the discerning public that live in and around Lymington unless you are a football or rugby fan. The meal we were served was edible and timely. The staff were quite competent in their tasks and pleasant people. The one main nuisance i found were the huge television screens on the walls at either end of the bar with rugby playing and the sound up it ruined any chance of a return visit by any of our party.

Just what was needed in the refurb. Comfortable and clean. Great welcoming staff. Delicious burger. Best in Lymington.

Dropped in here yesterday, having promised myself a visit since 1966!!! Obviously new ownership and rightly proud of the changes...

New owners offering great hospitality have taken over the Bosun's Chair and converted what was a less than mediocre pub...

A very nice and cozy pub hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the main streets. From the outside...

Really friendly, beautiful, warm, lovely garden, great staff and atmosphere.....finally, some life in Lymington!

Thought now this place has been taken over we were led to believe it was a new gastro pub! No-still...

Lovely beer garden at the back, comfy inside in a sort of hostel way, ok beers and close by the...

This place is v cheap for the area and is great value. It is family run but the star of the show is the daughter who could simply not be more helpfull. Rooms are clean and tidy. Good shower. Great coffee at breakfast and really good wi-fi. Ps i would book direct as booking . Com add no value to this place.

After spending over 100 pounds in the Stanwell hotel in the high Street and feeling totally robbed! I needed cheering up so we popped in on the way back to the station FOR A 6 95 STEAK PIE!! Well to be honest it was brilliant compered to the over cooked steaks at the Stanwell,, the pretty barmaid told us they were going to change it to a restaurant and the manger was going to leave!! Terrible news, I don't think it needs a lot of changing I'd keep it a pub increase the menu OK with home cooked dishes but keep the same manger,,

Nos quedamos tirados en este lugar, ya que tenían un cartel amarillo que decía "Cerveza afuera" y tenía una flecha dirigida por dentro. Era un lugar excelente, pero por desgracia sólo había otros dos personas, más gente necesita ir! !

Cerca de la estación, a corta distancia a pie de muelle y de High Street.

Meet up with an old friend. I cannot comment on the food this time as I never ate here this time. But it is a very good pub serving some good ales

My wife and I called in here recently as we were looking for somewhere to eat - they had already stopped serving food but this did not matter as they were happy to organise something for us. We were very grateful.Very many thanks!!