The Lazy Lion in New Forest

Big family get together, food came out all same time everyone happy, great atmosphere loving the Chicken Pie. Fish and Chips looked amazing, but home made pie stole the show👌

I very rarely get involved in writing a review of anything !! But credit where due , so rare nowadays ,to be acknowledged . Arrived to a very warm and cosy ,welcoming Restaurant/Pub Great feel to the venue decor smart . Good beer choices ....

Went to Lazy Lion for birthday lunch today and got more than we bargained for. Long hair in the lentil and celeriac cottage pie( how revolting), a very chewy burger, a tiny piece of fish with the chips and an over cooked pasta dish(children’s menu)....

On this visit down to Milford on sea we were surprized to see that the red lion was now the lazy lion and what a change. Ian is great very chatty, friendly and makes sure you are ok and takes time to chat to you...

A fantastic gem in a charming sea-side town. We booked B&B here to stay nearby for a family event, thinking we would use the Lazy Lion as a base and find a restaurant nearby. When we saw the Valentine's Dinner menu we asked if we...

What a find. We dropped in here for a Saturday lunch, excellent food warm welcome and great atmosphere.

Had a lovely meal here with the wife last month, we were made Cary welcome from the moment we walked in the door! I hade the beef rib with truffle mash which was perfect! Would have liked a cheese board :( but the crumble I...

Fantastic food, really friendly staff, good and efficient service Had a lovely long, relaxing lunch! Thank you!

My wife and I stopped by on a Sunday evening. Nice pub. Staff were friendly, but not impressed with my food. I ordered the safe option, Fish and Chips. The fish was the smallest I have ever seen, not only in length, but also in...

We had an absolutely delicious meal here! The staff were very friendly and gave it a really personal touch which made it really special. Will be back!

Splendid menu choice, great front of house and team. A great ambience, with friendly and accommodating staff, no delays between courses.

Felt like a warm lunch with the dog after a walk down the front at Milford . Went to the Lazy Lion and glad I did.Choose the special Lunch Deal for just £9. This included one of the tastiest lasagna I've had plus garlic bread...

Very warm welcome from Ian and all staff very attentive. Comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Varied, interesting menu. Very reasonably priced. Food was absolutely delicious and I’m looking forward to my next visit.

Really good food and wine. Lively atmosphere. Great service. I would highly recommend this pub. We will definitely return.

I previously wrote a review for this place where I gave it the lowest score by a mistake. I am now rectifying that, and give the place the score it deserves. It is a lovely place. Recommended.

Good lunches here, whether weekdays or Sunday. Confident, friendly staff, reasonable prices. Excellent addition to our village catering facilities.

This refurbished pub is very friendly. The staff were very helpful and the accommodation comfortable. We were a party of 6 and were all pleased with our meals. The meals were freshly prepared. Those that had live and bacon said it was delicious and was...

Didn't book but The Lazy Lion were more than accommodating in finding us a table. Their homecooked food was sensational and the friendly staff took great care for my girlfriend who's Coeliac (gluten free) Highly recommend this place and shall certainly be returning, thank you...

Alway visited when in the area, great ambiance food and banter this is a great place to take friends for a great experience

We had a great evening at the Lazy Lion last week. Good food, nice surroundings, good atmosphere and excellent service.

The Lazy Lion in Milford-on Sea, Hampshire is great! we were out walking this evening and could see the log fire burning in the pub! We couldn't walk past, called in for a drink, as ever a warm welcome from the Landlord Ian. Highly recommend...

After a day so long at work and with me as grumpy as a Labour politician on results day i needed a place to stay the night and how lucky was i to happen across this top class pub/hotel. I was greeted at the bar...

A friend and I lunched here. I chose Fishcakes with Sweet Potato Fries and my friend had Shepherd’s Pie, both of which were nice. I know Iain, the Landlord, from his years at The Monkey House in Lymington and he’s clearly built up a great...

This was the 3rd time we’ve been to the Lazy Lion. The place has a great atmosphere and the menu, although not extensive, is reasonably priced and has a good choice of excellent food. The friendliness of the staff, particularly the owner Iain, just rounds...

My wife and I ate here on 3 January 2020. Great welcome, excellent food and good service. What a change since we were here two years ago. Will certainly come back.

Just spent 2 nights at the Lazy Lion. Great evening food and beer, so ate there both nights, lovely freshly cooked breakfast, comfy bed. What stood out was the warm welcome, very friendly staff, who took time to stop and chat and were genuinely interested...

My wife and I are in this pub/restaurant New Year's Day 2020 late in the afternoon, after struggling to find anywhere to eat at Milford, and was mightily impressed. The welcome was emphatic, and genuine even though I think they were trying to shut. The...

Friendly ,homely , and relaxing pub restaurant that deserves to succeed. Great way to spend New Year’s Eve , good food ,good music, first time I’ve seen the landlord provide everyone with a glass of bubbly to welcome in the new year.

Arrived to a busy pub/restaurant with no booking. Obviously catering a large party in their function room, a very busy bar, and had several parties dining in the restaurant which all lent the restaurant a vibrant ambiance. Very friendly greeting and an assurance that we...

Nice restaurant/pub. Lovely interior. Friendly, welcoming staff. Only been here for drinks so far, but will return for a meal soon.

Come to try out and excellent evening food prawn and squid cocktail and turkey Christmas dinner accompanied by nice wine A great addition to Milford and Ian should be supported in his new ventureu

We booked a table for 7 of us for Ocea lovene s 16 ' birthday with my wife ,Guillaume , Magali my wife 's sister and Glen her husband ; Maxime and our birthday girl of course and we all really enjoyed our lunches and...

This was our first visit since the change of ownership and refurbishment. The decor and ambience are both good and the service was excellent. However, three of us had the chicken, pancetta and mushroom pie (not really a pie, more like a casserole served in...

We have eaten here a few times and have always had amazingly friendly service and really good food. The new decor is very inviting we would definitely recommend a visit. The Sunday lunches are good and the new winter menu has a good variety of...

A few weeks ago whilst walking around the delightful village of Milford on Sea, I bumped into one of my table tennis friends from a few years back. He had just moved to Milford and recommended that I try the Lazy Lion. Well Alan, thank...

Saturday evening and the place was busy.... luckily the host found us a table for two Excellent Chicken Pie and Roasted veg Superb selection of drinks ... lovely ambience to the pub Milton on Sea very hospitable and this pub is a must visit Cheers

Excellent Sunday lunch , perfectly cooked beef crispy roast potatoes , good veg selection , dessert also very tasty, thanks .

Visited Milford on Sea for the weekend and decided on our last day to try The Lazy Lion. Staff were all very friendly and the inside was very comfortable. Prices for food were reasonable and the menu catered for vegetarian and vegan and meat eaters....

We were made welcome at the Lazy Lion from the moment we booked the meal the evening before to the time we left. A lovely pub with friendly staff and a real fire, our group m ordered drinks with recomendations from the owner. The menu...

Three of us went for an evening meal and music. We all chose the Roast Pork. It was delicious with well cooked vegetables. To follow, Two had sticky toffee pudding and one had apple crumble. Again delicious. We enjoyed the entertainment from the singer /...

Fabulous welcome, wonderful staff all smiley and helpful. The lazy lion is bright, great food, toasty fire. A lovely lunch with family.

Visited last weekend with friends . Very very friendly manager . Good range of specials . Most of the party enjoyed their main course although the size and over cooked nature of the cod disappointed

To be honest, I had no intention of returning here until the value for money of what was on offer was sorted. It was only when a couple of friends suggested a visit as they had not been here under the new ownership that I...

Having pre-ordered meals a few weeks in advance (roast pork or roast beef) we were surprised that meals were rather cool. Beef was difficult to cut! Puddings were fine.

Great food. Attentive service. Good selection of beer and wine. All at a reasonable price. Also the landlord Ian was very bubbly and as much as I hate to say it quite funny. We will be back again for sure!!

Food was fantastic at the lazy lion. And the service was 10 out of ten! Definitely recommend! Can’t wait to try out the afternoon tea!!

The Lazy Lion has unique, homemade dishes with friendly and humorous staff. The service is attentive staff and is reasonably priced for the area. David 0524

We have often popped in here and were sad to see it closed in May. Visiting again last week, we realised it had reopened and decided to stop for a swift half. It has been lovingly redecorated and looked very pretty with the candles and...

This pub was recently taken over by new management and instantly you can tell how much effort they have put into it. The food was great and the surroundings were clean, fresh and comfortable. Give it a go, you won’t be disappointed.

Dined with family and friends this Sunday just past. Service excellent and food exceptional. Great menu choice, all reasonably priced. Good selection of wines and beers. Live Music after 7.30pm too, which I understand will be a regular Sunday offering. The Pub is tastefully decorated...

We dropped in on a Sunday night and were shown to a comfy table where we could sit with our dog. The owner and staff are very friendly and welcoming. We had a streak, burger and a kids pasta - all excellent. About half way...

Took my wife and ten year old son for dinner. Welcoming, chatty staff took our order and brought drinks to the table. A really relaxed atmosphere that made us feel comfortable immediately. All the food was well presented and tasted great. Not a huge selection...

Popped in for Sunday lunch, was going to have a roast but was taken by the menu and went for the Chimichanga. I was not disappointed. Lovely decor, very friendly staff and reasonably priced. Well worth a visit.

Dined at short notice cheerful staff squeezed us in no problem. Food was good, wholesome, hot, tasty and plenty of it. Decorated plates this is not! You get a good feed with good ales and wine to match. Bright cheerful and friendly place with staff...

Three people two dogs all catered for. Biscuits for the dogs on arrival as we had a relaxing drink in the bar area followed by a lovely meal. Service was very attentive and never felt rushed. Would definitely eat/drink here again. Just a shame I'm...

The Lazy Lion has a warm friendly atmosphere, and friendly staff. Clean and bright since it’s change of owner. The meal was good value and we will be back

I went to the Lazy Lion with my family this evening and we had such a lovely meal. The pub has a modern and clean interior and all of the staff were very friendly towards us and our 3 small children. There was a high...

Just had a lovely meal at the Lazy Lion, beautiful cod dish and great char-grilled gammon. Good atmosphere and lovely wine - all reasonably priced

Went for dinner with the family and the dog... very friendly and great interior, more a straight restaurant than a pub that serves food, although has a small bar area. We really enjoyed it, decor is nice, staff really friendly and the food was fabulous.....

We had lunch here with some friends. Really wanted to come and visit to see what Ian has done to the pub. Very good food, nice staff. Our friends loved it so much we have booked for Christmas!

Just had lunch at the lazy lion in Milford for my wife's birthday with 2 of my boys and was well pleased with the welcome and the meal I have knowledge Ian the owner for years and it was nice to see him again I...

Excellent, personal service. Staff attentive and jovial. Best sunday lunch out for a long time, lovely.

Iain the host looks after you from the moment you arrive. Room was comfortable with good en suite facilities. Great cooked breakfast made with local produce. Milford-on-Sea is a lovely village. Good base if looking for somewhere close to sea - 10 minutes walk to...

Wanted to see England v Australia in the village. Went to Lazy Lion. The Landlord was the best host possible. Welcomed with hot coffee and bacon or sausage bagets . Coffee filled up on request. He cheered on England even though he had Scotish and...

Ordered the deep fried Brie.. frozen in the middle so we up and left before we had to deal with the mains.. Shame.

Recently visited the Lazy Lion after it changed hands, and were very disappointed. Gone we’re the very quirky rope light fittings and lamps that gave it character, instead were boring modern lighting and lamps however the wooden flooring was an improvement. The menu was dreadful,...

On the high street inside is very tastefully decorated and a warm cosy feel. We ordered two roast beef dinners veggies were lovely and well cooked, as we had both ordered the same surprised to see the difference of the amount of meat on each...

The restaurant was not busy, but the service was not great, had to find our own table and it was sticky, we weren’t told about the specials of the night and when our meal came we sent my partners back as it was all dried...

Had great evening in the Lazy Lion. Always loved the Monkey house, Landlord has now moved here and has given it a fresh, new look. Good atmosphere, delicious food and now serving afternoon tea. Just what Milford needs! Will definitely be back.

Looking forward to our first visit here, having always enjoyed eating at The Monkey House, but was disappointed with the meal. One main course (specifically chosen because it was listed as Gluten Free) had to be sent back and replaced because it contained an item...

My grandmother used to run the Red Lion in Milford many many years ago and I do remember going there when I was about four! So nice to go and see what has been done to it. Took my 91 year old mum who used...

Since becoming the Lazy Lion the new Landlord has lightened the bar area and made it much more welcoming. The young waitresses are very friendly and helpful.I tried the Jerk Chicken Thighs which were tasty but could have done with some chilli to give it...

This pub changed hands a few months ago and with it went a change of name to the Lazy Lion. Any views should be done under the Lazy Lion umbrella and not the Red Lion

We had a lovely meal here on 31st August. The pub was lively and very busy. We had the lamb rump with Mediterranean veg and sea bass with new potatoes, beurre blanc and veg. Both were cooked perfectly and tasted wonderful. The landlord Iain was...

We were made most welcome, like friends who had come to revisit. We had not booked but a table was found straight away. Main course was excellent, I had the haddock & cheese fish cakes as a main & a side salad which was tasty...

Today, 28th August 13 of us arrived at 12 noon. We all had a coffee, beer, etc. I had a bagette with steak. It was lovely.

Had lunch here this week having supported owner at his previous pub The Monkey House in Lymington which he developed into a top notch place. The décor is tastefully modern tables well spaced apart and has everything going for it. We though the menu choices...

Used to go to Red Lion for Sunday lunch when we visited and disappointed closed BUT delighted now open for 6 weeks after refurbishment and new team. Love the wooden floor. Whole thing more modern and up to date. We had lovely lunch, my wife...

Visited a few weeks ago with a friend Had scampi and chips They came out in a wire baskets Only seven scampi and very few chips I like y food on a plate Disappointed with my meal

Called in for Sunday lunch. Great choice. Great food. Great atmosphere. Definitely recommend. Will be back + Dog friendly 🐾

While on holiday in Milford 7 off us(4 adults 1 teenager 2 children) went to the Lazy Lion for dinner. They made us feel very welcome and especially the bar man who was very friendly and helpful . The waiters also very friendly and helpful....

Whilst on holiday in the area we popped into the Lazy Lion around 5.30 on a Monday afternoon as needed somewhere for an early tea with our 5 year old. Was advised the kitchen opened at 6 so we decided to wait and enjoyed a...

The atmosphere was not welcoming and a lack of menus & info outside the pub . Surely if you’re opening a new pub , there needs to be more buzz about it & welcoming features to make you want to go in . On entering...

After passing by what was the Red Lion pun, for many years, I was delighted to find it has been taken over by Ian and his team and renamed the Lazy Lion... with a tag line... slurp - munch - snooze! Ian (formerly of The...

My wife and I took our niece for an evening meal at the lazy lion. From the moment we walked through the door the entire evening was a complete success. The place is clean and well decorated and comfortable. The menu is comprehensive and caters...

Great pub in the heart of Milford on Sea . Ian the landlord is a breath of fresh air , makes everyone so welcome . The chicken tagine I had was yummy , and the sticky toffee pudding the BEST I have eaten , so...

I Had a lovely dinner at the Lazy lion, It's changed a lot and for the very best since when it was the red lion and I definitely recommend going there. The food is delicious and beautifully presented, the staff are nice and helpful and...

Ian Robertson opened this new eatery (used to be The Red Lion Pub) 5 weeks ago and last night 4 of us were treated to a thoroughly excellent meal - 3 x racks of lamb and one oven baked cod with mussels from the Specials...

First visit and made very welcome by friendly, helpful staff. Really nice menu options. Efficient service and great atmosphere. Meal was delicious.

Lots of room here between the tables and very good food - good to see a restaurant in a pub that is still identifiable as a pub, if you see what I mean. Bright, clean and fresh interior and loos etc all nicely refurbed. A...

Staff are lovely, but food is overpriced (£23 for steak) & poor quality. The steak was awful, tough & chewy. Sent it back as it was so bad, new one came back chewy again, and chunky chips were undercooked & greasy. Has loads of potential,...

My wife and I had dinner in the lazy lion. The food was good and the service was excellent. I decided to finish the evening with a glass of wine and asked for a glass of house red. I was given 3 choices and chose...

Called in for a drink - Lack of atmosphere , lack of staff , uncleared tables meant we only stayed for one and moved onto the Wash House

Love the new decor of the pub and wish Ian all the best for his new venture. We’ve been in a few times for drinks and I have to say I hate the noisy coffee machine! Had lunch here for the first time and had...

Had the Mussels. 14 shells were not open so we’re discard as do not eat. 4 shells were empty but the contents were not in the Bowl. I mentioned this to one of the staff who seemed uninterested. So over 50 p/cent was not either...

The food is good quality, but the menu is a bit limited. The staff are always friendly and helpful. I had the bacon burger (unusual for me) and really enjoyed the meal. We have eaten here before and have had good food.

We booked only a week in advance surprised we could find somewhere in Milford on Sea. The owner Ian is very nice and helpful as are his staff. We had lunch on the first day. The modules and fritters very tasty. So was the soup....

I love people who know how to bounce back and Ian Robertson's Lazy Lion is a case in point. really trying hard. today great steak, frites and salad and a lovely blue cheese sauce ( so nice we asked for more ! All finished off...

A friend took me in for a drink as it was quite newly opened and refurbished..Nice atmosphere, and arrangement of tables scattered around the space.Clean, uncluttered floor.Outside area waiting to e addressed.(It will be lovely then)Limited car parking.

Our first visit since its change of ownership and refurb. The place is fresh and bright with a very warm and friendly welcome. A roast at £16 is more than enough for me, the beef was very good but I felt the veg a bit...