The Galley in New Forest

We are here with the family for Christmas. The 3-course meal on arrival staff welcomed us the food was cooked to perfection thank to Jeff and his team in the kitchen will be coming back soon

Just had Christmas dinner with the family there was 10 of us which included my down syndrome brother and my elderly mother in a wheelchair all I can say is from the moment we arrived to when we left nothing was to much trouble. We were made to feel so welcome and everyone was so helpful. With regard to the food it was nothing less than amazing personally I had a traditional Christmas dinner which looked and tasted stunning. My father had beef wellington which he said tasted amazing and said it was probably the best tasting steak he had ever had. I personally will be returning to sample other dishes. I would highly recommend a visit.

Just returned from our Christmas Day meal at The Galley and must say it was completely delicious. The service was excellent and will definitely book again next year. Thank you all so much

Another visit to this wonderful gem of a restaurant in Hythe Marina! There was a large party of us for my mum's 80th birthday day and and even though it was the last weekend before Christmas the staff could not do enough to make sure it was perfect, even down to the special touches of balloons and table decorations. The food as always was first class and the service outstanding. If you haven't tried it then you are missing out. Thank you once again to The Galley

Visited today with my mum for Sunday lunch. The roast beef was just perfect and the pork belly was delicious. We both had creme brulee for dessert which was melt in the mouth amazing! Would highly recommend a visit.

Decided to re visit after hearing The Galley had a new chef, so went for Sunday roast. I have to say probably the best roast dinner l have had outside of home. Roast beef not finely sliced but a proper beef joint with yorkshire , roast potatoes that were tasty, dished up with meat juice thick gravy, parsnip, carrot, swede, red cabbage, savoy cabbage, absolutely delicious. A bit dearer than some pubs but you get what you pay for and this was worth every penny.

The best roast I’ve ever had. The pork belly was melt in the mouth, the vegetables were perfectly cooked and the Yorkshire just topped it all off. My father had the beef and he was equally impressed. My only complaint…I was too full to try any of the amazing sounding desserts (but did sneak a spoonful of my brother’s sticky toffee apple pudding with aerated custard and it was epic!) I would highly recommend.

First class. I had an excellent sole with samphire, perfectly cooked, and the right mix of fish and vegetables. Followed by a very good cheeseboard and filter coffee. Couldn't fault anything.

We have eaten here before and thought the food was good not great. There is a new chef. Oh my gosh…put it in the GREAT category now. We had an amazing meal!!!! My Cauliflower soup was one of the best things I have eaten. Seriously it’s cauliflower!! But it was amazing. I had a fantastic vegetarian curry. My companions had chicken and lamb. They raved about them. And the desserts……yum. It’s a little pricey but you don’t mind when it’s that good. Found out they serve breakfast!!! Can’t wait to see what this chef does with eggs!!!

Would like to suggest to owner keep a member of staff near the outside area... difficult to get service such as pay bill, extra drinks. etc

Came here with my partner midweek, it was only us and one other couple in the restaurant. The waitress serving us seemed to be in a constant rush, not sure why as there was nobody else to serve. We had to ask for a bottle of table water 3 times. but that was just a minor inconvenience. The starters were good, my partner had the scallops and I had the terrine. Both were enjoyable. For mains I had the Lamb, which says on the menu 'served pink' it was slightly over pink. but still nice. A little fatty, but to expected with lamb. My partner on the other hand thought she would treat herself to the fillet steak. We knew it was bad news when a huge amount of steak came out on the the plate. Fillet steak cooked blue should be like a hot knife through butter. This steak was like chewing gum. Maybe one or two mouthfuls that weren't fat or gristle. One of the worst 'fillet steaks' I have ever witnessed. For a meal that was £80+ for two, I was far from impressed. It could have just been a bad day in the kitchen, but we won't be back. Shame.

Had a really gorgeous evening for my partners birthday, we wanted a really chilled evening and that’s what we got. There was a fantastic saxophone player there, the staff were extremely lovely and helpful making sure we were warm with blankets and heaters. The atmosphere was lush and so was the view. Definitely want to come back and try the menu. I’m vegan and some of the options looked delicious.

We live in Hythe but this is the 1st time we've visited The Galley for Sunday Lunch. My Wife had the Roast Chicken & I went for the Roast Sirloin. I've got to say the whole experience was fantastic, from the service to the food. The Roast itself was very well executed, big crispy potatoes, plenty of fresh vegetables, a well seasoned Yorkshire Pud & the best Roast Beef I've had in years. We will definitely be making another visit soon!

What a special place. Not least because of the gorgeous marina backdrop, the option to sit out in the sunshine overlooking the boats and sea air, or inside the airy restaurant itself. The relatively new owners might be new to Hythe but they are not new to the restaurant business and this shows in spades. We visited twice during our week’s holiday. First for a Sunday Roast - best roast I’ve had at a restaurant in a long time! Really top quality delicious meals, enjoyed by all the family. Lovely atmosphere too. We returned for brunch later in the week and this was equally special. I tried the veggie full English for a change- I just knew at this point they would deliver something great- and they did. My family enjoyed the ‘usual’ full English, and the chef happily adapted the breakfast menu to suit my kids’ desires too. All round a great venue in a unique spot, well worth a visit!! P.s.- and of course, being this is the new forest, well-behaved dogs are always welcome too.

We had a table of 16 and both the food and service were fantastic will definitely return. Great relaxed atmosphere and view over the marina

My friends and my partner and I stopped at The Galley for some drinks and food yesterday evening. Situated right on the Marina and sat outside, on a rare sunny evening, the location was lovely. Overlooking the moored craft and listening to the breeze in...

Wanted to try the fine dining experience but unfortunately it does not live up to expectations. Food looks nice but does not deliver on flavour. Portions remind me of the “nouvelle cuisine” era and we both left hungry. Pitiful piece of monkfish on carrot ribbons...

We visited The Galley today for roast dinner and I feel compelled to leave a review highlighting how good it was! This was the first time visiting The Galley for a roast and it didn’t disappoint! We both had the roast beef with a side...

The view is good, the young waitresses were charming & helpful . The TripAdvisor page shows Chefs busy in a kitchen , the pictures and indeed their own web site suggest fine dining . In fact the food was pretty poor , the salt and...

We've recently moved our little boat to Hythe Marina & hadn't had chance to check the Galley out... We booked last min yesterday as the weather had changed our plans to sail to Cowes with the family and I'm so glad we did! We had...

Came here with friends a few times as great views and have to say the service hasn’t improved so sadly had to write this review. Waited 20 mins to get the staffs attention and the young staff too busy talking to each other again. Sorry...

Over the weekend a group of us visited The Galley for some food and a few drinks. The food was really nice and there was plenty of options available. The staff were more than happy to answer any questions we had about the menu and...

Took my girlfriend here for a evening meal, we had a lovely meal over looking the marina. Food was great worth every penny and all the staff were lovely. I will be coming back again for sure. Must try!

Amazing service and food at The Galley, will definitely be recommending to friends and family - all staff were lovely and accommodating! Will be back 😊

Me and a couple friends went to The Galley for some drinks and a bit of food and we all really enjoyed it, will 100% be going again

Had a great meal with a lovely setting overlooking the water, hospitality was great with lovely people working there. Would definitely recommend, will be attending again

Came here to celebrate a birthday We decided to come during the day and the menu for hot food only offers three types of burger at £15 each or you can have fish and chips,lasagne,ribs all between £15-£16 Firstly service We asked for draught cider...

This was an unfortunate and underwhelming experience for a place we had hoped might become a regular spot. The restaurant itself is comprised of quite cheap furniture and the windows looking out onto the marina are unwashed, which gives a grubby feel. We waited 20...

This is quite awkward but . . . This place describes itself as offering fine dining (as I was told when being offered the menu). It doesn’t. The staff are running around like . . . but to very little effect. First good point: when...

Great place to eat. Food is fantastic and the roasts on Sunday are superb. The staff are exceptional. Well worth a visit.

The food was fantastic. Had steak that was cooked perfectly. The staff were friendly. The reason for the 3 stars was that the menu said the steak came with onion rings and when it arrived without we questioned it and were told that it did...

Had a wonderful family meal for my nephew's 21st birthday. The food was fantastic; the roast dinners were absolutely delicious! The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be returning!

Had a absolutely lovely dinner.. Phoned up last minute and managed to get us a table... Very friendly.. Very fast service.. Food was amazing.. Well worth the money.. Couldn't fault the restaurant at all.. Lovely place would definitely come again...

Me and my mum stopped off at the galley restaurant due to lovely scenery and location, on arrival was accommodated quickly. We then had to wait half an hour to even be asked for drinks (there were 5 tables and 7 waitresses), we went to...

One of the best restaurants around.. Great food good value for money and very friendly owners and staff

Have had the pleasure of visiting The Galley on several occasions now. Service is brilliant and all the staff are friendly. Food is lovely, the addition of the specials board last time was a pleasant surprise. Good variety on the menu, from dressed crab to...

Last night we had a really super meal at The Galley, in their new Igloo! The food was so fab that I actually forgot to take photos! It was lovely and cosy in there, especially with the heated blankets that they provided. The staff were...

Lovely place right by the marina, staff are really friendly and helpful, they have blankets and heaters outside so you are cosy even if it's raining. Yummy selection of cakes available and nice menu for lunch. Will be coming back for sure when we can...

Food and ambiance second to none friendly and attentive staff highly recommended great menu choice lovely heated pods for dinning in

Highly Recommended to celebrate any special occasion We had a beautiful memorable 50th Birthday meal We turned up to a decorated table..nice personal touch! Food was outstanding & delicious Staff are well trained and portray a very professional manner.. Highly Recommended to Everyone

Had a lovely meal last night. Food was brilliant and service excellent! Very friendly and helpful staff! Bonus with the outdoor heaters and heated blankets!! Will definitely be heading back!

lovely setting staff were excellent and very helpful, lovley electric blankets and patio heaters, main courses were very tasty and well cooked, desserts a bit underwhelming for the price, but couldn't fault the service.

After being totally ignored at the restaurant next door, we tried the galley, and I must say that I’m so glad we did get ignored! Staff were lovely and the food was great. Couldn’t have asked for a better Sunday lunch. Thanks all!

6 of us went for a evening meal and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves 😃 food amazing, staff friendly and accommodating and even better with the heated blankets 🤗 would highly recommend and would definitely go back xx

It seems nothing is too much trouble for the team at The Galley! Knowing that I love seafood and that was hard to come by as my birthday fell during lock down. The Mrs contacted the lovely guys at the Galley to see if they...

This is my second visit to The Galley in Hythe Marina and I'm struggling to find a fault , the roasts were incredible , the view, the atmosphere was lovely and the staff always go above and beyond to make you feel welcome I had...

A perfect spot to watch the boats whilst enjoying great food and second to none service. The waitresses could not have been more helpful. They brought us patio heaters and blankets as it was a bit chilly when the sun went in. We will be...

We have previously used The Galley on Hythe Marina pre lockdown. Having really loved the cuisine, atmosphere and service beforehand we couldn’t wait to head back after the recent lockdown relaxation. We enjoyed Oysters to start, washed down with a few cold beers and a...

We booked for the 6 course meal with wine tasting in December before the lockdown, we thought it was great value for the quality and amount of food and wine we received, the meal itself was presented beautifully and tasted great we booked again for...

Having recently moved back to Hampshire, we started to use The Galley in December 2020. Unfortunately due to the current circumstances we have only used the takeaway service! We have now had several takeaway evening and lunchtime meals including the Sunday Roast. All have been...

The best Sunday Roast ever! The wife and I have traveled Hampshire in the search of the best Sunday lunch. Till today that prestigious title went to the Fleur de Lies in bolder. UNCONDITIONALLY THE BEST SUNDAY ROAST EVER IS AT THE GALLEY IN HYTHE!...

Myself and my partner went to the "The Galley" in Hythe for Sunday lunch today, I have to say the food was out of this world, probably the best Sunday lunch ever!, Dean the chef is a master at his trade, a true genius, would...

Food was really good, high quality produce and well prepared and presented. Service great too. Would highly recommend.

My family and I decided to go for a meal before lockdown 2. It was AMAZING, not just the food but the service and the atmosphere basically the whole evening and the food was Devine! We couldn’t of faulted a single thing. The friendly staff...

Lovely dinner at the Galley staff were very welcoming and went out of there way to help you with anything needed. There was very quickly service and a beautiful location, food amazing and great quality would definitely visit again Thank you James and Kathryn for...

Great New Restaurant everyone should visit, The food was amazing, service was great drinks served quickly throughout the meal as and when needed, food was outstanding, very impressed with all the service and experience we had while visiting the gallery restaurant, the staff were very...

I visisted this place for lunch on Saturday. It recently opened and wow the service was incredible. The food was out of this world (and I'm a chef, so am fussy!) I had the fish and chips and my partner had the scallops. We felt...

Great Sunday lunch today at The Galley the new restaurant in Hythe Marina. Awesome food and great service. Well done the new owners and staff. Will definitely be back

I reserved a table asked for a window table which was confirmed, on arriving all the window tables were occupied save the round table for 6. Having said I had reserved a window the server had to go and check whether the large table had...

Had a wonderful meal at the Galley, fantastic food & great staff. I had the Game Terrine to start followed by the Halibut in coconut curry sauce, cooked beautifully & excellent presentation. Would highly recommend & will definitely be back!

The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing. We especially enjoyed the special bar drinks. Friendly helpful staff will definitely be coming back to try all the menu. Great views of the marina. Thanks to The Galley for an enjoyable evening.

We are always excited when a new restaurant opens locally and we were not disappointed after our first visit this evening. Fantastic, friendly service and the food was delicious! My husband had the steak for main and it was superb. My lamb just melted in...

There was a wide variety of good quality food. The service was fast and they were very polite. The mocha was perfect and very frothy. The beans had a variety of flavours and made it interesting rather than just plain beans. The sausages were cooked...