The Fish Inn, Ringwood in New Forest

Great food and well positioned near to the main road but wouldn't like to take a large camper through the streets to get to the pub cars parked both sides of the road

Excellent lunchtime in good company

I have passed daily for probably 20 years, always looking being intrigued, but never visiting. I can’t believe how much I've missed out, absolutely fantastic and will be back soon! Thank you.

The main motivation behind this brief review is not so much the one Sunday lunch experience, but the consistency of the experience that we have enjoyed at 'The Fish'. Service is consistently attentive, pleasant, happy, customer focused, and is the same high standard across all the staff there. What I really appreciate is that while Butcombe's policy is to automatically add 10% service charge on to the bill, the policy at The Fish is to always point this out to customers and emphasise that it can be easily taken off if preferred. That's why we always leave ours on! On this occassion we had a Sunday roast - and having pondered about whether to have the beef or pork worked out how to sort this conundrum by having the 'three meats' roast instead! All very good, and particularly liked the roast potatoes... nice and crispy on the outside but not overcooked on the inside. Food by the way is consistently good, as I say, not writing this as a 'one off'. Butcombe Original is consistently well kept (my passion!) and did't dissapoint on this day either. Very comfy taking guests there for lunch and dinner - and we do!

We have just had a wonderful afternoon celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary with code family and it couldn't have been more perfect. The food was wonderful and your table staff are an absolute credit to you. They were so accommodating to us all but especially my older parents. Everyone was really friendly and professional and it really made the difference to us all. Thanks very much.

Beautiful characterful gastro pub 2mins from A31 (from Ringwood). Dog friendly.

Stopped here for lunch was really good food, highly recommend

Thoroughly enjoyed our visit, a lovely experience. We were made to feel very welcomed from the offset; the team were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The menu is varied and our food was freshly cooked and delicious. Will definitely be revisiting again!

A friend and I met here for lunch and a good catch up. We were greeted warmly and shown to our table. The service was great throughout. The food was delicious and some of the choices on the menu seemed quite different from the average menus in other venues. We weren’t rushed at all and will definitely pay a return visit. Thank you.

Friendly, helpful , always a good atmosphere. The separate areas allow privacy and makes each area cosy.

Only had drinks but food looked excellent

Popped in for a quick dinner rather than cook beautiful burger and the Chicken special was very good friend quick service great attention to detail plenty of parking just good old fashioned service with food to back it up.

Excellent service and food. Everyone very happy with arrangements. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others.

Lovely inn. Polite and friendly service. Good food in beautiful setting 👌

Found this pub on media search as were nearby -what a find ! Really lovely Sunday lunch , great food , service and price .

Went for lunch with friends the Sunday roasts were very good according to my friends. I had the mushroom, 5 bean and kale wellington. Very good indeed. The vegan gravy could have been slightly thinner. Otherwise great place to eat and cater for food allergies

We’re down in Ringwood for the week on holiday. Upon arrival we decided to go to The Fish inn for a drink as it was close to where we’re staying. We were greeted by Jo Jo who was so accommodating and friendly. She greeted us all, made a fuss of our puppy and was quick to get us all our drinks. We were only planning to stay for one drink but ended up staying for 4 rounds and lunch. The next day we decided to go back for lunch, again greeted by Jo Jo, she made our experience lovely, including getting our princess of a puppy her own chair. We had a 2 course meal which was amazing and even once we had finished, we stayed and chatted to Jo Jo for a bit. Her customer service is amazing, thank you!

A lovely old English pub on the banks of a river with some lovely views; although only in one direction. Situated in Ringwood, right beside the A31, I thought it would be very noisy, but, to my surprise, it was nothing of the sort. In fact, if you are travelling down to the South Coast and need somewhere to stop for lunch, I'd highly recommend the Fish Inn. Plenty of parking, excellent staff, great food and a nice selection of drinks all in a picturesque setting - if you keep your back to the road.

Had a nice late sunday lunch here . Some things were sold out but we sat down at 5pm so expected this. But plenty of choice and good service and food. Happy to go back again

Perfectly cooked food; warm and friendly service, and a wonderful arltmosphere.

Once again our School Lunch reunion was superb! The staff were amazing as usual, the food was delicious and the service was great , they always accommodate us at our favourite table and nothing is ever too much trouble, will be booking again soon for our Christmas Lunch, Many Thanks!

Had a great lunch with family and friends for 75th birthday celebration, warm welcome when we arrived, staff very efficient and friendly, service excellent and the food was all very tasty and well prepared. Great choice of real ales as well. Lovely atmosphere in the pub. Highly recommended.

Hazel, Mia, Robbie and Jemima all have amazing customer service and we're all fantastic and made sure all our needs were met. Will definitely be going back to this pub as the atmosphere was warm, friendly and felt like a tight family unit Well done team Fish

We are in Ringwood for a wedding weekend. This was recommended and it didn't disappoint. We had a lovely meal with helpful friendly waiter. Lovely decor too. Thank you

Went to the pub one and a half hours early to book a specific table and was assured by the manager that it would be available. Upon arrival it was not marked reserved and one person was sitting there. We all sat down next to them and explained that the table was booked for 19:30. Fortunately they were very obliging but matters could have been very different! It seems that the manager “forgot”, so not impressed with that part of the experience. Otherwise a lovely pub, lovely atmosphere, great food and beer, and lovely staff including the forgetful manager who was otherwise professional, friendly and helpful. I will go back and would highly recommend the Fish Inn to others.

Can't recommend dishes as we had Sunday lunch, which isn't listed!

Food was delicious and the service excellent. It was fairly quiet but that could have something to do with the carnival on that day with road closures and people watching the parade. We had to eat fairly quickly save getting stuck when the road closed but the team were efficient and the food arrived quickly. We had a lovely meal celebrating mum’s 88th birthday 🎈 Thank you - we’ll certainly visit again.

We had a delightful evening at The Fish Inn. Food was lovely, but be aware that the portion sizes are not overly generous. The restaurent is large and with only a few tables booked there was not much atmosphere (my friend and I had lots to gossip about so that didnt really matter!). The staff provided a faultless service; they were attentive, efficient, smiley and good humoured.

Staff were efficient and attentive.

Great pub. Haha, I've been going there for 50years and my Dad before me.

Lovely warm welcome and great food

A nice place to eat. 2 of us had the roast dinners. Personal choice for both of us but a little more gravy would be nice. Beautiful views. Service was slow but acceptable.

Loved everything about our meal at the fish in. We were a group of 19 and we were soo welcomed and looked after. Food was amazing too!!

On the website it states as being dog friendly. That is only true in the bar area. As we booked a table and were unaware the restaurant was not dog friendly, we were asked to leave. Please rectify this on your website.

very very friendly staff, food was good, cocktails slapped :D

Visited for the first time today. My friend and I both had roast beef and it was fantastic! Potatoes, Yorkshire and veg also delicious. Really friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere, will definitely be visiting again 😊

Friendly staff. Great service and food.

Really friendly service and great food. 1st time visit but will return.

We had a table for 2 and we utilised the 25% off Butcombe Wednesdays. The staff were very polite and the food was lovely. We will definitely be returning.

Four of us enjoyed a super meal out on a Monday night, the staff are lovely and the food is fabulous. The Fish is a very underrated pub, we will be back soon! Sadly I didn’t take any photos of the gorgeous burgers and fish and chips….. you’ll have to go to see for yourself!!

I've been an occasional patron of the Fish Inn for almost 40 years, and it is consistently good.

I've been several times one of the go-to pubs. Good menu with vegetarian options, lunch options also include sandwiches or lighter bites (Good portions!).

Fabulous staff really made us welcome - would highly recommend

We had a superb Sunday Lunch here today. Couldn't fault it. Served on hot plates too, that always puts a smile on my face. Prompt, friendly, courteous service, too. We'll be back! 🙂

What a beautiful pub. Backing onto the River Avon, as it meanders it's way though the Anglo-Saxon village of Ringwood, it's an idyllic setting for this grade 2 listed Butcombe pub. We were greeted by friendly staff and a mouth watering menu. Service is impeccable. The food is stunning. The fish finger sandwich for example, has a crispy, beer battered coating and the pickled fennel elevates it to another level. The haddock fish and chips also has the crispy beer batter. The pulled pork burger is superb. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Highly, highly recommended.

Best pub fish and chips I've ever had.

After traveling all day from Ireland to stay in Ringwood for a few nights we looked forward to eating in the fish inn after it was recommended to us . disappointingly we were told we had missed last orders for food even though according to their website we were still in plenty of time and after getting a drink observed orders being taken for food and food still being served even as we we're leaving after finishing our drinks the bar woman was very rude to us and we will definitely not be returning to this establishment again

Know the Fish Inn well and in comparison with other pubs in the area - the food is excellent and the service is above average

Myself and my wife went there for lunch on the Sunday 25th august 2024 booked a table for 1pm but unfortunately got in a lot of traffic jams on the way ,my wife kept on contacting the restaurant telling them we are delayed and the staff was very helpful on the phone,we eventually got there 2 hrs later and we still got a table thankyou fish inn,the food was amazing and service was excellent

Went for a sunday roast. Was able to reserve some beef,as we couldn't get a dinner reservation. Food was lovely. Roast potatoes and cauliflower cheese was yum. The staff was really attentive and polite. I have given 1 star less just because they has some guy singing crooner music which we didnt like and would have preferred a quieter setting. Apart from that we throughly enjoyed our visit to the fish inn. Thankyou to all the staff.

Lovely little pub just off the main road (have to go through Ringwood town to get to it - hidden away down the end of a one-way road). Food was fantastic and the staff were great. Happily visit again 👍

The food was very goid. I had the fish finger bun. Delicious. Staff very friendly and efficient

It was my Husbands 68th Birthday had a lovely meal but nothing extra? but guessing you have people come in all the time to say its a celebration and its not true so can understand. We do not agree with adding the service to the bill, we actually give less when this is done

Very nice food but portions could be a little more generous for the price.

I had to tell the lady that served me that the price of my drink had gone up a lot since my last visit she asked when I was last in ? She laughed when I told her the last time was 40 years ago. Still a nice pub with a warm welcome.

A great place to pass the time with a beer, with friends, and if wanting food even better. It gets busy, so you might have to wait, but it is so worth it. Extensive menu and well kept real ale.

Lovely relaxed Sunday lunch. Great value for money.

Jude and the team always make us very welcome. Love The Fish every time we visit.

Really lovely pub. Food is of a good standard and a reasonable price. They do have gluten free meals but are not a dedicated gluten free place. Went with a party of four and all enjoyed it and would recommend it to others.

100% as usual. That's why my friends and I keep going back. Good good and service at a fair price.

My pregnant friend and I were near the fish Inn sometime yesterday as they were closing and she asked if she could use the toilet to which she was rudely replied no and when she pleaded again, we were told to F off otherwise we would get punched in the face by one of the owners. This is despicable behaviour from a pub owner as all my friend asked to do was go to the toilet then we got shouted at and were being called all the names under the sun. If i could give 0 stars i would please do not go here unless you want to be greeted with hostility and negative energy.

Family of 3 in for last minute dinner. New Summer Menu is lovely, we had Chicken Milanese and Lamb Kofta, while our son had Tomato Soup. Food was absolutely delicious! As usual, Jude was a fantastic host and couldn't do enough for us. We are very lucky to have such a brilliant pub in walking distance of our home! 🥂

Absolutely great service from really friendly and efficient staff. Would most definitely recommend The Fish Inn, we had the roast beef which was delicious and plentiful. Thanks to the whole gang.

Lovely pub with a nice riverside location.

We come to the fish inn regularly, as you are always guaranteed amazing home cooked food and friendly service, that goes above and beyond. We have 3 small children and a dog and can never ask for more. I highly recommend the Fish Inn for any occasion. It certainly will NOT disappoint.

Great thatched country pub. Food and service was excellent.

Always a chilled spot,pub grub service is excellent , portion size good and above average presentation and taste.

We saw a billboard sign saying a warm welcome awaits you at the Fish. We persevered and eventually found the place at the end of a dead end road, we were on foot. There was no welcome of any sorts awaiting us.! We found ourselves a table in a beautiful old English pub which is just what we wanted for our lunch, I went to the bar to ask for menu’s (I don’t know why they’re not on the tables)? We thought the menu rather limited. I chose the steak pie, which admittedly was tasty, but for me it was like a scooby snack, I could have ate two, and I also hate cones of chips, just put them on the dam plate. My wife had a prawn sandwich on granary, and she said that there could have been more prawns and Marie Rose sauce. All in all, a lovely pub in a lovely setting, albeit traffic noise from the busy A31 is polluting their outdoor space. For me, more menu choice and bigger portions wouldn’t go amiss.

Amazing place, so beautiful and the food was next level!

Lovely food (the fish and chips were sooooo good), lovely atmosphere and great service. We’ll be back soon!

Lovely atmosphere great beer and lovely food. Nice garden on the bank of the river. No children's play area large carpark

Fabulous Sunday Roast, lovely staff.

We used this as a meet up point, absolute pain to get into with a campervan, (narrow streets) but a lovely pub, did not eat but food looked amazing

Had lunch here on a Thursday, so relatively quiet. However, the service was excellent and couldn't do enough for us. The food was delicious, cooked perfectly. The garden is a great place aswell by the side of the river.

Lovely food and service, but the noise spreads quite a bit as relatively open area for food.

Met friends here for lunch. The pub is very tastefully designed, immaculately clean toilets, friendly and attentive staff and delicious food. Highly recommend the pie of the day. 10/10. Would recommend. Thank you

Bit of a mare to get to if you don't know exactly where is it. Nice little pub though

Singer was awesome and it was a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere

Lovely meal, but a bit of an underhanded billing system which automatically adds on an “optional” tip, which you can have removed if you request it. Otherwise lovely food and atmosphere

Great pub and brilliant loyalty scheme

Had dinner with family. Food was perfectly prepared. Very tasty. Staff was friendly and helpful. Will go back again soon.

Lovely place to eat, clean and friendly. Food was delicious however, the value was not very good. Nearly £9 for two trips of chicken, quarter of a romain lettuce and two lonley anchovies! It was quite a disappointment but every bite was very tasty. Child and dog friendly which is great.

Booked the fish inn for lunch yesterday and the food and service were excellent! As a suggestion from the bar staff to try the lamb and mint burger special, which was an excellent choice, perfectly cooked. Only downside is I had no room for pudding! Will visit again.

Such a nice pub but sadly no atmosphere. Used to be always packed but I think it may be since the road has now been blocked off and it's not a through road anymore.

Lovely pub. Great venue for Bike night every 1st Wed evening of the month from 5,30pm

Booked for lunch and everything from start to finish was just perfect. We had a nice table in the back, the menu is varied and with plenty of vegetarian choices, and we were happy to save room for dessert. Service was super friendly. Looking forward to coming back next time we travel this way. (It’s close to the highway making it the perfect stop along a Ionger trip.)

Beautiful place to sit outside near the river, when the weather allows. Shame about the loude traffic noise from the motorway.

First time visit having lived in Southampton all my life & passed this god knows how many thousand times when on A31.... Good food, friendly staff 👍🏻

Lovely pit stop on the way to Bournemouth. Ploughman's was lovely. Great selection of local beers.

We love it here, the food, martini rosso and lemonade, together with the lovely staff make it a very enjoyable lunch. Will be back

Great food and attentive, friendly staff.

Good selection on menu with some very good, friendly service.

Visited today for a spot of lunch and a pint with the good lady whilst we were in the Ringwood area. We love this pub and have visited in the past, but not for some considerable time as we haven't been in Ringwood for shopping..... Served by a very helpful and pleasant young man at the bar, friendly and attentive.. Food was excellent and I mean excellent!! Arrived hot, beautifully presented and the best meal out we've had in a long time 👍 Sent compliments to the chef and already planning a return visit with friends... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 👍👍👍 Dean and Steph, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne.

The service was great we were advised there would be a wait due to a large party but we actually didn't wait that long. The meal was well cooked with extra gravy. I had roast pork my husband had turkey with all the trimmings. For dessert and excellent date pudding with lots of sauce and gingerbread ice-cream 😋. If we're ever in the area again we will definitely return here.

Popped to the Fish Inn for a Sunday roast and it didn't disappoint. Apart from very tasty food and a good selection of drink, the staff made us feel very welcome and looked after us.

First time back at The Fish for ages, and it was superb. 4 of us had lunch, all enjoyed our food, tasty, hot and good quality. Superb service, very friendly. Back soon!

The Fish Inn is our local and the landlady and staff are always really friendly and helpful, we have never had a bad experience here and will continue to support our favourite pub for many years to come.

Looking forward to nice fluffy factors which, although, they were great tasting, were solidily dense and quite dry, however the white bait and seafood risotto were excellent, thus 4 stars for food. Service was excellent, but only gave 4 stars for atmosphere as we were early diners and not many other customers.

We were a group of six friends having lunch. Atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable with excellent service. Staff were friendly and efficient.

Not eaten here before, but the food does look nice on other people's plates. Friendly staff, log burners and nice beer on tap. Well worth a visit.