The Heath in New Forest

There is not enough choice for vegetarians. Vegetable lasagne ( unavailable ) and two others. Not good enough!

Nice Place To Eat JK Powerflush UK

when we got there the staff where rude when they talked to us they wouldn’t even look at us we ordered nachos and they came out freezing cold and they tasted like they had been left out the whole day

It's a typical pub grub place that we often visit when I'm at my sister's. Compared to my last visit I personally feel it has declined a bit. Though that could be due to some noted logistic problems.

Not alot of choice on the menu thus particular day but what we had was nice

Come in for Christmas Party and drinks and appreciated the attentiveness of Josh our Waiter who couldn’t have done enough for us. He was not only attentive but entertaining - the only thing that lets him down is his Football team he supports!?! Matt was n the bar was also of the same ilk - attentive and funny but supported the right Football team!?! Worth a revisit as has been through some difficult times recently.

Just left Xmas lunch. Appalling. It was so bad we never even stayed for pudding. The turkey was reconstituted roll, the veg was undercooked and inedible, the roast potatoes had not an ounce of crisp, the gravy was packet gravy and I literally had to pour the excess water off my plate before I could even start. And all this for £50 a head. The worst meal I’ve had this year by a country mile. Avoid avoid avoid

Worst Xmas lunch ever! Soggy potatoes, undercooked veggies packet gravy and not even proper turkey. Not to mention a plate swimming with water….yuck. Disappointed and angry they ruined Christmas for us. Nice one chef. As locals we shall avoid like the plague in future

terrible service. Waited 45 minutes for our drink. There is 4 other tables sat service is absolutely shocking. The lady that served us had a stinking attitude, everything she said was sarcastic. Didn’t look like she wanted to be there. Was not impressed at all.Would not be coming back and would not recommend

absolutely appalling. I am utterly disgusted with everything about this place. The women who was serving us clearly isn’t bothered by customers and lacks the most basic service skills and customer care. We waited 15 minutes to be asked what drinks we would like and then waited another 45 minutes just for our drinks. This should have been a sign to run! Our server was extremely half- arsed and clearly didn’t want to be here. The food arrived cold and was absolutely revolting i wouldn’t even feed it to my dog. You could tell that the food had been frozen and microwaved it was disgusting. pigs in blankets looked like they were cooked on a radiator (barely cooked) and everything about the food was just point blank gross. i wouldn’t reccomend here at all!!! they have awful music and dim lighting extremely awful atmosphere. The gentleman who served us our desserts has a huge smile on his face which was nice to see so thankyou to him! a nice change compared to the grinch of a server we had before.

Great service yet again from Claire, she knows what we want before we do! Food was beautiful and nothing was too much trouble

Had trouble booking a table elsewhere and eventually decided on the Heath due to its locality to everyone. On arrival we waited in the entrance for a few minutes before our host directed us to our table. The place was cold with no heating on and you would have thought that we were on the Marie Celeste as there was only one other table occupied by guests. Drinks were ordered and duly delivered although one of the cokes was totally flat. We were given a printed list of what was not available on the menu and our host notified us that they had got some food in from Tesco’s as they were short of food. Highly encouraging. Orders were placed Rump Steak medium, 2 mixed grills 2 pizzas and a gammon steak. We then sat for about 20 minutes in a cold room with no background music and it was quite dismal. Food arrived and on looking at the meals it was disheartening. My steak looked to be well done and I asked for some mustard to enhance the meat flavour. Surprise surprise sorry we have no mustard to which I replied I am hardly surprised. Well we all quickly realised that our meals were of a very poor standard. My steak was cooked to death and was tasteless and the presentation was very poor. The gammon steak was like a thick rasher of bacon the pizzas were with little topping and it was commented that were these Tesco pizzas with a bit of topping added. The mixed grills again were overcooked and poorly presented. When our host came to clear the table our thoughts were passed on to him and he said that he would come back to us. He returned in due course offering a 50% discount on the bill. We begrudgingly accepted this offer and paid up and left never to return. I must say that the host was very understanding and professional. Such a shame as the Heath used to be a buzzing venue serving half decent food. Things have definitely gone downhill.

Avoid this place for your festive meal. You'll get better food at mcdonalds. The Roast turkey is basically burnard matthew slices. The burger is a weird tiny frozen patty, some stone cold bernard matthews slices and a cheap Sasuage cut in half... and some other festive items aren't available. Avoid Avoid Avoid

Have not been to this place for about 6.years and it wasn't great then either. We all choose of the festive menu pre oredered. Turned up to be told one of the starters was not available, fair enough ordered something else, however when thw food started coming out what was on the menu was definitely not what was served on the plate in fact it was less but they still had the nerve to charge a supplement for things that where not there. How this place is still running is beyond me. I will not be returning for a meal!

Sat down with my Mrs and step kids and ask for for a beer and get id absolutely joke

Fish and Chips were fantastic. Prices for early dining were fantastic.

And yet again another good meal with great service.

Dog friendly in bar, simple good and quick service - always return ! Best to book online tho!

Food was better than expected, but ŵe didn't expect too much. More disappointing was the table service. Food was brought to the table but we needed to go to the entrance to collect our own condiments. 15 minutes after we had finished our meal, a server passed us

Very clean good food good service.

Always good good and great prices

Very busy wasn't hopeful on good food and service BUT couldn't fault either one

Good food great service Looked after by jill and couldn’t have asked for better . It was busy but we were acknowledged served quickly

Used a voucher for lunch, husband said the Chicken and Ham pie was full of meat and very tasty, I had Haddock and chips, the fish was good and a large piece, but the batter was wafer thin, and none on the bottom in places, no way would have called it beer batter. If we hadn’t had a voucher to use, I would have not been happy with my meal at full price. Not up to their usual standard of food. Restaurant looking very old and tatty and furniture needs a good wash door and a lick of paint everywhere.

Had a very pleasant meal with ten friends, the food was very good and all ten meals arrived at the same time. Our server Kat was extremely kind and didn’t hurry us. Would definitely recommend.

Affordable and lovely service from Kat :)

My family consisting of 5 visited the Heath for lunch tofay which I have to say was excellent. The staff were warm and friendly and the service was great. The choices on the menu were vast and tasted great. I visited the heath over the years and each time the food gets better. Well done.

It’s seldom failed to meet our expectations. The welcome is always friendly, the service good and the food tastes good. What’s not to like? Well, for one Whitbread have reduced the choices on the menu, which is still quite comprehensive but a couple of our favourites have gone. Having said that though, it hasn’t out us off going and we hope that rumours of it being sold / closed are false.

Meals were not very good quality Very tasteless

Glad to see it very busy at the time we went and didn't effect the food or service we got

Lovely meal and great value for money, I hope the Heath continues to thrive.

Have been for lunch both yesterday and today whilst visiting from the Midlands. 6 yesterday and 4 today. Can't fault the food or service. From the club sandwich to the sausage and mash were exceptional. Value you for money is up there with the best I've had...might even go again tomorrow!

Lovely place for a lunch. Wouldn't mind going back, the food was lovely

Lovely pub located just to the edge of the New Forest. They have an offer for lunchtime which is very reasonably priced (2 meals for £12). Staff have always been friend when we visit, very spacious and the garden is nice.

Great atmosphere and good menu,Jo our waitress was excellent and very attentive,many thanks

Sadly, I believe it's closing. It's busy probably because the food is cheap however so are the ingredients.

Ian served us and was very polite and friendly. He happily showed us to a quiet seated area when I told him that we were both autistic and would need some quieter seats. He apologised for delays and made sure we were enjoying our food. He worked really hard all evening with so many customers to see to!

As usual we stopped for an evening meal after a hard working day , able to book ok and enjoyed a nice starter and mains. Good value for money. Always busy but friendly staff

We had excellent table service from Katherine,food was hot and quick arriving,always attentive and quick to bring drinks and condiments,I think this lady needs a special mention.Very enjoyable and my friends from Rowlands Castle were most impressed.

We were in the area and had a discount voucher for main meal reduction so had a starter and mains plus a large drink each and after deal deducted paid £41 Service and food quality were excellent and having been here many times in the past as we previously lived locally we can say we miss coming to the heath always a good meal, atmosphere, service and value for money

Visited on August bank holiday Monday. Didn't have half the things on the menu, blamed no delivery on the bank holiday. Other pubs plan for a bank holiday!! They watch people stand at the door looking at the menu before sitting down, even though the kitchen closes at 2:30pm and they do not advise people, not even a sign to let anyone know. Woman behind bar had no people skills at all. Very off putting and will never return.

Visited the Heath for a lunch and received a friendly team smile from the staff Inesa and Claire. The food was served quicky within 15 minutes of ordering and the Spicy Burger was delicious. Very happy with the service, food and friendiness of this place.

Lovely staff, really great food. The only thing was loos were stinky, and the scary entrance/exit straight off the roundabout. If you are visiting PLEASE TAKE CARE!

Had a good meal with family and had two meals for under£12

Me, my husband and children enjoyed our recent visit here, and had great customer service from Ian. I really hope this establishment goes under and turns into something else other than a restaurant. I have known this place since it was Charlie Chalks many years ago, and it's usually been more good than bad when visiting. I hope that the new chapter for this place turns into a restaurant that provides a play area for children such as it did back in the 90's and 00's. Katsu Chips were good

Good value, wide choice from the menu. Excellent service, had great friendly table service from Ian thank you.

Friendly pub, good range of drinks and food

Fantastic service at the bar and food is great value for the money paid. No complaints whatsoever.

food was good, well what got served up. all our side extras that we orderd never arrived and when we asked about them we were told they were being cooked fresh so we waited and waited then we had finished our meals so didn't want the sides so when another waitress came round we said to take them off the bill she told us they hadn't been orderd anywa But in general food was good but not great service.

Absolutely disgusted with this place me and the family went for a meal out here and it's definitely not kid friendly outside there was smashed glass on the table and on the grass the staff didn't care whatsoever and kept going past it also the people that work there look like they don't want to work there and always end up having moody expressions on their faces I would definitely not recommend this place to anybody!

Yes it was well worth the trip back to the health good pub food and some good offers on the staff were very helpful and friendly and it was very clean and tidy and very busy

For the price the food was terrible. Menu stated chips and we got fries (there is a difference) prawn cocktail was requested without cucumber (we got cucumber) bread was stale. Thai vegetable curry said it came with broccoli and bamboo shoots there were a few chunks of sweet potato and hundreds of peas and definitely not Thai. Not a chance we will eat here again.

My meal was superb, but I dropped a star as the friends I was with are vegetarian,and though they enjoyed the Thi curry, said they have had better.We all agreed that we couldn't fault dessert,all portions were generous.

The food was excellent, service was excellent. Love the decor as well. Let’s hope the Health will be a restaurant for many years yet .

Great restaurant. Cozy and warm atmosphere , very friendly waitress, plenty choice on the menu, food tasty and value for money

Great value for money. Food and service is always fantastic. We go regularly and it is always great. Ian is great and has always been amazing every time we visit. We have heard that this lovely place may possibly close if management have there way! Shocking decision if so. It’s places like this that keep Britain as Britain. Such a shame if so and management should hang there head in shame if so!

First visit, food was very enjoyable an was the pub

Every so often, I give this place another chance. Last time is definitely my last time. Never again. It’s continued to be poor every time I’ve been. The food is awful, overcooked and bland. The staff, are pretty rude too. The place was empty so it’s not as if it was rammed and could understand frustration at being at work. The bacon was transparent and had no taste to it, the gammon also had no taste to it, chips over done and tasted stale. All together another disappointing visit.

Booked a table for 4 adults at 4 pm - then 2 extra turned up - restaurant was virtually empty - asked if ok for the extra two and was told that the table we used for the extra two was booked - hmmm only one table for two in the whole empty restaurant? The waitress must have been having a bad day as her face did not crack a smile once! Food was over cooked - and bland - yes it’s a cheap eatery but you would Hope that service would at least be good - the other waitress who looked after us in the end was much more pleasant - won’t be going back any time soon

Not the best Sunday roast as google says. But at £10.49 it's OK.

I booked having googled for best Sunday lunch in Southampton. It wasn't. Wrong potatoes used for Roasties and a cheap cut of beef overcooked despite being first through the door. Wines priced well. Majority of customers were over 60,s. Still at £10.49 ,what do you expect.

Your food is incredible your staff are lovely setting is fabulous too and your puddings are incredible.

Great meal, highly recommend and steak or mixed grill and all at very reasonable price for what you get.

Well prepared food, well priced. A few more waiting staff would help. Plenty of seating and a large carpark. Some great offers on food.

Food was good and very reasonably priced. Service was good tho we had to ask twice for water and then only got 1 glass of it. It would have been good to be asked if we all wanted some or better still provided with jug and glasses!

Seats were dirty , food was cold. Veg on the Sunday dinner was not nice.

Well cooked tasty food. Service with a smile

Went for a meal on Friday night very disappointed with the service, one off are dishes was sent back as it was stone called, there was no apologise or anything, very disappointed as normally we have good service on other occasions we have been there 😔

Great pub, with very affordable prices. I would say the prices of 2022 and not 2024. The quality of the food was great. Pork ribs were very tender, falling of the bones and grilled chicken breast was so succulent. The interior is a bit shabby and in great need of renovation, but service was fast and friendly.

Just came from the Heath having had my Birthday meal there with my wife and children. The food was excellent and we were looked after by Ian, who made sure we were catered for. Adding to the great experience. Thank you Ian and the rest of the staff.

Had a lovely meal, was served by Karina. She was extremely helpful and polite. Would definitely recommend

We were welcomed by Ian who very kindly moved us to a table further from the door to avoid the icy draught when the door opened. We both had a delicious roast dinner and I had a Knickerbocker Glory for afters which was lovely. In spite of the Heath being really busy today, we were served quite promptly and everything was piping hot, except the Knickerbocker Glory of course 😉

Right idk where to start this place always used to be good. Good management and good food. Now there’s a new manager and everything changed food has changed it’s gone down hill don’t think I will be coming back

First time eating here and couldn't fault it. Food looked appetising was hot and a generous amount. Staff were happy and helpful. Our waitress Lauren really shone and we will definitely be eating here again.

Went for Sunday dinner, which was delicious. Unfortunately we were initially served by an unwelcoming man, who made ordering rather unpleasant. I also witnessed him at the bar being rather unfriendly to other customers. Thankfully the young lady and man who served us the mains and dessert were lovely!

Good service and cheap prices, would recommend for food and drinks

Service by Inesa was fantastic. She accommodated us really well and didn’t rush us. Food was pretty good. It’s reasonable and everyone cleared their plates.

First time visit today, was very busy so that’s always a good sign. Couldn’t fault the food or service from inesa :) I had fish and chips and the mr had trio of pies it was lovely defo recommend

Lauren who served us was as excellent as always. She remembered us from previous visits and made us feel welcome.

I visited the heath on Sunday March 31st for my birthday meal. It was a very enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was great, the food was excellent and the service was fast, efficient with happy staff. Lauren was absolutely wonderful and looked after my family and I wonderfully well. I would highly recommend this pub to anyone.

Great service from Michael who managed the order for 11 people with no errors and ensuring each person was given the correct items without having to ask who had ordered what. He was helpful when children needed straws, extra sauces and more. He helped to make a family birthday a great evening - thank you Michael

Lovely food and lovely staff and the atmosphere was brilliant so overall it was a good meal and cannot wait to return

Had a great lunch as usual with our favourite waitress Claire, very knowledgeable, friendly, the best. We visit 2-3 times a week if it wasn’t for Claire serving us we wouldn’t visit, she makes our visit every time, as she does for lots of other people.

We use this establishment every friday for lunch. the value is excelent. we enjoy meeting other people who sit near us. Clare and Jill are the best, always looking after us, without them we would go elsewhwere.

Fantastic local restaurant, good food, great prices, welcoming atmosphere

We had a large group but our food arrived relatively quickly. Our server Ian was awesome too, very friendly and super helpful.

Dirty plates left on table's under staffed waiting along time to be served if only they employed a glass/table cleaner for a few extra pounds it would have be a different experience

Busy, but good service throughout. Food nicely presented.

Worst meal I have ever had. I had gammon and all I could taste was the charred taste on everything. The fries were dry and Luke warm and didn’t taste fresh. Some of the family had steak which was tough!! I would NOT recommend this establishment for food.

Had a lovely meal out, greeted at the door with a warm welcome, food was amazing. Lauren was looking after us and she was the best!

Faultless,very busy as we went on Mothers Day, but friendly staff,quick service, good food, well done all

Unfortunately we came at a busy time, the food was not sent out in the right order and we ended up having starter for a main and a main for a starter as the option was to wait longer and have the main heated up again ! This was down to our server’s error

The staff are experienced and courteous, Cathrine always looks after her tables and takes the time to care about them. To be remembered and be respectful to patrons goes a long way for returning customers.

Had a lovely meal today didn't have a problem with anything brilliant service by Devon and lauren friendly environment

Had a walk near by and seriously , this place is a hidden gem. From the cozy vibes to the affordable menu, it's a total win. The staff super friendly and attentive. Inesa and the team constantly serving with a smile ! They made us feel right at home from the moment we walked in. Plus, they had some great recommendations that we totally loved. Can't wait to go back and try even more of their tasty dishes. If you're in the area, do yourself a favor and check them out!

Food average though reasonably priced.

Went there for birthday meal 7 of us we kept waiting to be sat down for ages The food was cold There was no care of us My thia green curry was cold Absolutely not happy Can the management please contact me

Terrible meal today. Everything on the plate was overcooked and garlic bread was burnt as well as the chicken. Chips were cold and dry. Presentation was poor, see picture Waitress unfriendly and didn't seem to want to be there.

Dropped in Saturdays lunchtime, with disabled car parked badly, scaffolding and flooded car park it was a bit of a obstical couse to get in. Greeted and seated promptly in a nice table in the window. Food and service was good but only small thing was when the drinks menu and salt/ pepper was moved you could see they only cleaned around them and hadn't moved the bits in the middle of the table.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff. Good grub!