The Lighthouse in New Forest

We stopped off for an early evening meal.. Very warm welcome by the lady at front of restaurant. Hildi was very attentive and friendly and an asset to the restaurant. The food was great especially the fried hake. My only slight disappointment was the fried white bait.Being so close to the sea I would have thought it would have been fresh, and not prepared. All in its good value and great food.

Great evening for 4 old friends We all enjoyed our food. I x vegan. Good options. Others enjoyed their choices. Great environment . Bit too dog friendly. They all went a bit mad at one point.

Very tasty breakfast special - bubble & squeak with black pudding. The vegan breakfast was excellent too. Service location & vibe are all great. The manager was very personable, accommodating & welcoming. Superb facilities & free parking. We were a party of 6 and everyone came away very happy.

Friendly cafe/restaurant with prompt and efficient service. We shared the Fishy Board for lunch, which was well presented and tasted excellent.

We booked The Lighthouse based on recent reviews and it did not disappoint. We had a lovely family meal with beautifully cooked food, a lovely ambiance and great service: Heidi served our table. Definitely would recommend!

Great for gluten free Great fish tacos Lovely steak Heidi was very attentive and helpful. Cocktails and good selection of wines Top evening!!!

10th September. Having visited Hurst Castle, my husband and I fell upon the Lighthouse on the weekend of our 30th wedding anniversary. Restaurant is in a fantastic sea-side location, just along from the castle. We popped in at lunchtime and booked for early evening. We were asked if meal was for any special occasion and so I explained the special weekend. When we returned that eve, the staff could not have been more friendly and helpful and treated us to a glass of fizz while we looked at the menu. How lovely! Our main food was delicious but we had not space left for dessert so were about to pay when Happy Anniversary dessert came out! The staff had been stalling our bill until our treat dessert was ready. We were so very touched by this effort and honestly felt very spoilt. A very big thankyou to the Lighthouse and staff (particular shout-out to Heidi) for making our meal feel very special. Will absolutely return, when next in the area. Many thanks, Lighthouse team xx

Above and beyond! We visited originally in August 2022 whilst holidaying in the area. When visiting for the Southampton boat show last week, we knew immediately that we’d like to go back for dinner as I had been craving a “Seabird” cocktail. On arrival I was disappointed to see it was no longer on the menu. No problem! Rachel, one of the managers, managed to collect together the ingredients and made me two especially! (I left slightly lightheaded but very happy!!) The food was gorgeous, perfect size portions, nice atmosphere and the cocktail was just as I remembered it, complete with edible flowers. All of the staff are knowledgeable, attentive, really friendly and professional. It really was a delightful experience and we will return next time we are in the area. You’ve got it right…Thankyou!

Discovered this gem a week or so ago, when out walking the dog with my wife and we stopped for a coffee. It’s charming inside, and the staff are just superb - especially if you have a dog. They aren’t just tolerated, they are positively welcomed! Since then we’ve been back twice for breakfast, the experience has been every good as bit as it was first time, and the food was excellent. Highly recommended for food and drinks, and a lovely walk along Keyhaven spit out to Hurst Castle.

This is a restaurant right on the beach on the outskirts of Milford. There is a varied menu and a range of cocktails (as well as wines, beers and bottled ales). The food was tasty and the service was warm, friendly and attentive. Particular shout out to Heidi!

Ideal location for lunch after walking the Hurst spit. Outside seating on a sunny day. Great fish finger sandwich on focaccia sub roll and Doom Bar on tap……….tick vg! Worth calling in.

We came for breakfast and came back again for lunch! So lovely to go somewhere with both super food and importantly exceptionally attentive and good service. Heartily recommended.

Wow what a fantastic lunch we had there, dressed crab with skinny fries and salad and it was delicious. Staff were friendly and attentive and service was prompt

My three daughters and I visited tonight for a special occasion. It has a great vibe, lovely food and exceptional service. We were served by the lovely Ella who made our night even more lovelier with a special birthday treat for pudding 💕 Thank You for a lovely evening, we will be back!!

Delicious dinner, lovely atmosphere and great service. The restaurant is in a beautiful location and was very comfortable

A lovely location by the water easy parking with a private car park. The staff were attentive and helpful. The food was fantastic (I would recommend the crab and prawn spaghetti) and not too expensive!

We love The Lighthouse, we go every week at this time of year and throughout the summer. So much to love about it, from the super great service to the overall ambiance, even our dog loves The Lighthouse.

Fantastic restaurant in a great location. The menu offers something different from standard fare and it is superbly cooked and presented. The staff are very friendly but also very efficient. With two little dogs, we do not like to wait ages for our food so we were very impressed with how quickly it arrived. The quality of the food was excellent and very good value for money. Thank you to Heidi for looking after us today. We will definitely be back in July when we are back in the area.

Visited as part of a large group during 80th birthday weekend and had a great time. Food and drinks were excellent but also the staff (particularly Giles who made it a memorable experience for all). Thanks for the birthday bubbles, platter and very good singing!

This restaurant is absolutely brilliant. Fish was so tasty, so fresh and melted in your mouth. Staff were so friendly and helpful. They made my bday celebration so nice ☺️with extra bday surprise. Highly recommend

A real buzz about this place overlooking the sea. Great selection on the menu plus range of specials. Staff are chatty, efficient, a slick operation. Food was great, fish sharing board was terrific and ample for two. Sensible pricing and Doom Bar on tap! 😁

First class! We had a lovely lunch here today. The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful, and the food was top notch. Service was quick but we didn’t feel rushed. We will definitely return in the near future!

Visiting the area with a group of friends and we had a really lovely meal here on the Friday night. Heidi served us and was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and even gave us some excellent suggestions of things to do in the local area during our weekend. An extra thanks is needed due to accommodating us even though some of our party were running *very* late. The food was delicious too - thank you for a lovely evening.

We’ve dined here many times and have always left highly satisfied, this time is also no exception to that! The service we received was very friendly, warm and inviting. The food as always was very tasty and of a very good quality. This time round, we had the steak which was cooked perfectly and tasted lovely with the peppercorn sauce, the prawn & smoked salmon cocktail was also tasty as were the fish tacos, in my opinion a huge highlight with so much flavour, I highly recommend you order them! The fish & chips was cooked perfectly and again like everything else was very tasty! The drinks too, were lovely and refreshing, especially the Pink Lemonade. I sadly can’t comment about dessert as we were too full however in the past, their puds have never disappointed! I will definitely be back in the future, I highly recommend!

Can't really say what the food was like - we never got to eat, despite driving down all the way from near Winchester. Arrived slightly early so the table wasn't ready. Absolutely no problem. Left stood by the door for nearly 10 minutes whilst someone didn't set up the 2 empty tables we had been looking at. Then one of the servers appeared to remember us, and dropped by to tell us our table was being prepared. 10 mins later, a couple swanned in, walked straight past us and were pounced on by eager servers immediately. Straight off to be seated. Meanwhile, we were left at the lectern ignored. At that point, I decided I'd had enough and we left. Having got less than 50 yards back to the car we were chased and told a table was ready. Too late, you only get one chance to make an impression and my opinion is formed. Local cafe for local people. Royston Vasey on Sea.

Family of 8 for dinner, the staff were brilliant especially Lewis. Food was lovely everyone enjoyed it, nice atmosphere and great location would definitely return

A truly fabulous meal with exceptional service. The restaurant was buzzing and yet you were made to feel as if you were their only customers. The food was tasty, portion sizes very good and a great variety. Great place for couple, families and gathering of friends. Highly recommend. We were celebrating and they brought a special dish, the best thing is that Lewis had judged me well and gave it to me quietly rather than singing - perfect!

Great spot by the sea, superb food, friendly staff, nice atmosphere and very clean! Seating inside and out. Also dog friendly. What more could you ask for?

Fantastic! We had an amazing meal! That staff were incredible and the food was delicious the atmosphere was brilliant - we will definitely be back!

We love this place , we visited again this time for lunch x The lovely Heidi recognised us and looked after us impeccably x she is so friendly and helpful . Food was excellent as was the coffee . We will be back soon x

We had a very good experience at The Lighthouse while celebrating a birthday, it was very enjoyable and was made special by them making a little birthday sweet treat! As always, the food never disappoints. All the food arrived to our table fresh and hot. The chips were crispy and golden on the outside, and hot and fluffy on the inside. The fish finger sandwich was a very good portion and was of a high quality, the bread alone was quite the highlight. The croque madame and croque monsieur were also very tasty and were really good quality. There is a large array of drinks to choose from including milkshakes which were cold, creamy and simply delightful. The same can be said for the deserts: we had the espresso martini trifle and a knickerbocker glory. I think the portion sizes along with the high quality and friendly service makes it very good value for money compared to other restaurants at the same standard in the area. The lighthouse is a clean & modern restaurant perfect for anyone wanting a delicious meal whether that be breakfast, lunch or dinner. Overall, I was highly satisfied and wouldn’t hesitate to return again. Highly recommend!

We hired the private room for a family get together of 12 adults and 6 children. We pre-ordered the Sit-Down Menu of 2 courses for £22.50 and the staff couldn't have been more helpful answering phone calls and various requests. Cara, Gracie, Heidi and Elliot served us that evening in a quiet and competent way and the food was delicious. We highly recommend this venue.

Visited midweek, good job had booked as v busy, friendly staff, huge menu with specials, we ate the fishy platter which was v tasty BUT was much smaller with fewer items than when we visited last year. Also you need to like dogs to eat here as there are so many of them. So overall. maybe a little disappointing with the smaller sized platter and too many dogs in the restaurant. Might not revisit next year.

Had the most wonderful meal at the Lighthouse last night. Excellent service as soon as we entered and we were given a lovely table with a view of the beach. The kids were given drawing and colouring pens which is a lovely touch. Staff were very attentive throughout and even though we were early they offered to cook our meal before the kitchen was actually open. We had fish tacos to start which were a very generous portion and very delicious. Followed by fish cakes (me) and paella (husband). The kids had garlic bread, beef burger and Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious and good portions. The dog even got a dog treat. Very good wine menu. We had a bottle of picpoul de pinet which went perfectly. Sun set while we were there and the scenery was amazing throughout.

The restaurant looks fabulously. We decided to have our lunch after our long walk but unfortunately it turn out to be a big disappointment. First of all the lady was not really welcoming when we ask for a table and secondly we were waiting to be served for more than 10 minutes only to find out people who came after us are being served. Eventually we walked out, we don’t have time and money to spend on such a small mindset business. Obviously the brown people are not welcome.

Just went for drinks on a couple of very wet and.windy days. Friendly staff and good atmosphere. Moderately priced and close to the seafront.

We always try and pop into The Lighthouse either for a drink or dinner when we are in the area and on Saturday 3rd February I enjoyed a lovely birthday dinner - the staff are really friendly and they all love dogs so we are always made to feel really welcome. The food is excellent - I had the Smoked Tofu Paella which was superb and my husband enjoyed the Beef Bourguignon - good choice of cocktails and wine and if you can manage a pudding, you will not be disappointed.

All round good news. Warm welcome - easy parking for the Saturday evening ; lovely table pre-booked. Service level throughout & specifically from Heidi & Elise exceptional / engaging & beyond expectation. Food choice , quality & presentation again , beyond expectation ….. 😀. Drink choice wide & varied for all tastes. Atmosphere & decor clearly considered + appropriately looked after. Re-visit ? - yes. Overall - A1 & worth a try if looking for an informal Bistro style restaurant setting.

We went to this restaurant in November with our family and enjoyed it very much so as we were in the area again last week thought we would eat here again. We were so pleased we did. We went on a cold and windy Thursday evening, we booked a table in the afternoon. I know it was quiet but the service from Heidi and the team was outstanding, they were helpful and friendly without being over fussy. The food was wonderful cooked to perfection and presented as good as any top restaurant. It was so good value. We were not aware of the set menu deal for a Thursday, a starter and main for about £15.00 and three courses for £20.00. We had prawn cocktail and salt and chilli chicken and both had beef beef bourguignon. All were so good and although full my husband managed a sweet. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough and if we lived more local would visit so much more The restaurant itself has a lovely atmosphere with good background music, its clean and spacious with very good friendly and helpful staff. Thank you for a wonderful dining experience.

We popped in on cold blustery morning for hot drinks to be greeted by Rach. We had a table by a sunny window. The space was bright and cheery, calm and relaxing. All the staff were really friendly and there was a happy atmosphere. During a casual chat they discovered it was my birthday. The next thing I know is “a decorated birthday ice cream” arriving at the table. It was a lovely spontaneous gesture and I really appreciated it. Everyone was so friendly. The bathroom facilities were scrupulously clean. The coffee was fine but my wife’s hot chocolate was awesome. Recommend anyone passing by to pop in and enjoy some time here.

Lovely lunch at The lighthouse . Milford on sea. Great food, fantastic service and even separate bills. Made herding cats look simple. Thank you Lighthouse staff💕

A fabulous place - made to feel very welcome by Rachael and the team. Excellent food, great atmosphere. We will definitely be going again soon. Thanks to Lewis for looking after us.

Fabulous breakfast, great service. I had smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, delicious- nothing was too much trouble. The dog really enjoyed all the attention too.

Fantastic service by attentive waitress Heidi . The food was particularly delicious last night. Hot Tempura Prawns to start followed by Boeuf Bourguignon with a bottle of Malbec. The beef which was beautifully cooked served with plenty of mash and very filling! Decor is welcoming...

Great night out. Atmosphere was lively, staff welcoming and attentive food delicious . They accommodated my wishes that were different to the menu no problem , all at a reasonable cost, you really can’t ask for more.

Wow! Sensational evening last night. Michael Buble Tribute Act, 3 course meal, glass of fizz on arrival with canapés. Food was fabulous, atmosphere great and the music - spot on. Thank you to The Lighthouse front of house and back of house staff (especially Heidi...

We visited for lunch and we left incredibly satisfied. The waitresses we encountered were very friendly, welcoming, and professional. The food was of really good quality and was very tasty! This was our second visit to the restaurant and it certainly will not be our...

Great food, excellent staff, well looked after, especially Heidi nothing to much trouble looking forwards to visiting again

Lovely find. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal, the ambience and the good service. A pleasant experience and we look forward to visiting again in 2024.

Very friendly welcome. Had just missed 11am cut off for breakfast and too early for lunch but bacon ciabatta was available. Tasty and very good coffee too.

visiting the area for the first time with our springer Bertie.weather atrocious and at the end of a windy wet walk fell into thisrestaurant.nothing much to look at from the outside but immediatley taken with its ambience furniture and lovely staff. full menu but we...

This is a local spot that we will now sadly be avoiding -such a shame as great staff and a lovely venue but one might as well be in a kennel and quite frankly I don't find it hygienic or relaxing to be around lots...

A dark stormy night outside, the Lighthouse staff greeted us with a friendly smile and wonderful food. The usual pub grub is done really well with interesting and delicious alternatives on the menu. We will return, hopefully to see the sea view next time.

Dinner for 2 + our small dog. The atmosphere in The Lighthouse was warm and buzzing - just what was required on a very windswept November evening. We had a warm welcome from the staff and Murphy the dog had his own little water bowl...

Four of us were there for my husband's birthday. Staff were so friendly and presented my husband with a board with a Happy Birthday message, ice cream and chocolate. A delightful evening, thank you 😊

What a lovely place, fabulous situation, great decor and most importantly a fabulous welcome. We popped in twice today, (before and after walking along the spit to Hurst Castle!), both times we were welcomed and so was our dog with a bowl of water and...

Great food and service, we were an hour early for our booking but they found space for us. Loved the green smoothie and beetroot and goats cheese salad.

Amazing food fantastic staff had a lovely Birthday lunch 🥪 have visited often never had a bad meal the start always friendly you immediately feel welcome and it’s got a great holiday vibe x

Usually our go to restaurant as a local family but tonight was disappointing. Food was cold, mucked up our starters so my daughter didnt get hers until we were all finished which is always frustrating. Chicken burger was dry, battered fish was so oily. And...

Went on a sunny mid Oct afternoon and it was a lovely day. The food was good and the service was lovely. It’s one of the finest fish and chips I have had.

Heidi our waitress was excellent as always very helpful with our choices & quick & efficient .The food was excellent & the choices where great.

Always excellent Another fabulous evening at the lighthouse. Served by a great team Elle d Heidi Each Elise Went to try their new menu “Thrifty Thursday “ a great menu though I didn’t order from it as the Crab Flan was too tempting I like...

Great venue, excellent service, Heidi remembered us when we returned and made us and our dog very welcome. Lovely to have chicken still so succulent in a chix burger(unfortunately many places butterfly and then overcook 🥲) great to have some good wines by the glass...

Another delicious meal at one of our favourite restaurants. Coupled with excellent service and a lovely ambience along with very attentive service from ‘Heidi’ who also informed us of upcoming events and special offers. Specials are always good and the cocktails are made to perfection!

We visited in the evening for dinner. We were welcomed nicely and water brought for our dog. We chose from the specials board, but the menu had a great choice too. Well looked after by Heidi and another of her colleagues (sorry we didn’t get...

Having been here several times before and expecting a relaxing evening, we were worn out by the constant pressure. We had barely sat down and were being asked if we were ready to order. Drinks arrived. Immediately asked again. We had not had time to...

We called in on a lovely sunny day, very hungry, after walking along the sea front . We were greeted with a welcoming smile and were shown to the wonderful window table. We ordered our food and a drink which arrived within no time ....

Fantastic evening yet again. I booked for a 3 table as we wanted to celebrate my mums birthday, but unfortunately my mum has got a cold and ended up in bed. So my husband and I decided to go along anyway and not waste the...

Excellent service Excellent food and the staff are amazingly friendly the place is stunning we had two visits here while on holiday and both times we're just lovely. I will deffo return here again.

great location serving very good food. Family and dog friendly. Specials such as whole plaice were excellent.

Another visit to The Lighthouse and the weather was as stormy as the last time but a very warm welcome inside. The fish and chips were delicious and my wife loved the Moroccan lamb burger. A great consistency in service and food and dog friendly...

This place is fantastic . I had the catch of the day , which was whole Plaice . I'm 62 and can honestly say , it was the best Plaice I've ever had . And believe me , I've had many ! My husband had...

Great find! Food and Service was lovely. Scandi/calm/candle vibe going on. Recommend the Crayfish and Watermelon Salad - beautiful

We were so lucky to be recommended this superb restaurant! Our waitress Gracie G was so friendly and great at recommending vegan and vegetarian options. The vegan fish and chips with banana blossom was one of the most delicious meals I have ever tasted. I’d...

First visit to Lighthouse and the experience was amazing. Gracie G was our waitress and was so friendly and helpful. She is a great asset to the Lighthouse. Food was excellent as was the cocktails.

Great location for the full beach experience. However our food was very underwhelming. The fish of the day was in fact a small fillet of the day, smothered with tasteless kale, beans and a few potatoes. Perhaps it's the sign of the times with cutbacks...

Delicious food & the service was brilliant. Heidi was fantastic & gave lots of tips for things to do in the area.

This was such a great find for us while we were in the area on holiday. The food was excellent, service was superb and the restaurant was really dog friendly. What more could you ask? Hope it doesn't change as we will certainly be back.

Nothing to fault with this place. This was my first visit (was in Milford for a weekend break over the bank holiday) and thought me and my family would give this place a go. Food is outstanding, top quality, really fresh fish produce. Good selection...

We grabbed a sandwich from the takeaway hatch at The Lighthouse, after walking to & from Hurst Castle. Fabulous location, very popular (booking recommended), dog friendly & parking next door. Prompt, cheerful service. Highly recommend the Prawn Cocktail & the New Yorker sandwich.

What a great find this was. Situated looking over the Solent with great views of the Needles, we were so impressed with the quality of the food and incredible service, we returned four times in 3 days. The staff in particular are awesome, always on...

We had a wonderful evening meal. The staff were amazing and the food was exceptional. We had missed out on booking a table and the staff were so great in accommodating us. There were lots of vegan options, we could not have been happier. We...

We visited here for a celebration and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is situated in a lovely area, perfect so that you can go for a nice, scenic walk before or after your meal. The drinks were very tasty, the raspberry lemonade was to...

Right on the seafront with lovely views of the Isle of Wight this is a great casual dining spot if you’re out enjoying the coastline. The menu has something for everyone and it’s a great places for family catch ups, lunch with friends, a coffee...

We were heading down to the New Forest and booked the lighthouse before we left home on spec. We weren’t disappointed, from the warm welcome, to the excellent ambiance of the dining room we felt at home straight away. We both had home made fish...

Great night out and lovely food Booked personally as special occasion and was not disappointed Thanks to all

Lighthouse 'Titanic' breakfast fits it's name. Huge quantity along with amazing quality, together with great value for money. Other dish was smoked salmon & scrambled egg......same comment.

Lovely meal, great service and beautiful location. A super menu with lots of choice plus an excellent specials board. We were looked after very well indeed by Jade our waitress.

Very nice food, well cooked and presented . Good value for money . Excellent service from Heidi who ensured the food service went well and in a friendly manner . The restaurant presented a lovely surprise at the end of the meal to celebrate my...

Didn’t book but they squeezed us in, we were just coming for the music but it wasn’t a night for sitting outside. Ended up eating the fishy board ( not the actual board!) There was plenty for two. We were sat by the door and...

A fabulous spot on the coast to sit and chill with cold drinks letting the world go by. Really friendly service and welcoming - dogs welcome and treated to with treats and water bowls. It was my husbands birthday and they overheard our conversation -...

We ate here for dinner back in August 2022. We had fish and chips, fish cakes and child's sausage and chips. The fish was quite small. The fish cakes didn't taste much of smoked haddock and the kids' meal was not much smaller than the...

Delicious food served in a really friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The service was prompt and there were a good range of daily specials.

This restaurant is great for its food , entertainment , service and atmosphere Served by Heidi who was most helpful and very pleasant

We arrived too late for the breakfast menu and nothing appealed from the lunch menu so we just had a takeaway coffee and sat on the tables outside. My main complaint would be the toilets. They were in a pretty poor state, rundown, grubby, tissue...

It was exceptionally stormy in Lymington last Sunday Eveywhere was closed and so we headed off the short drive to Milford On Sea having booked a table at the lighthouse . The sea was crashing over the sea wall backed up by a strong Southwesterly...

Had the share fish platter and crab salad excellent food and friendly staff especially Heidi. Looking forward to returning.

What a superb place to visit! The food was outstanding , the atmosphere lovely and the staff great! We had a lovely table and couldn’t recommend more!! Thanks :)

Lovely evening spent at The Lighthouse. The staff and food were great. A gorgeous Ribeye steak beautifully cooked. Very attentive staff. Thank you. I’m sure we’ll return as we only live a few yards away

This place is superb, excellently run, we only nipped in for a coffee as remembered it from a previous visit, lunchtime, yet they still accommodated us and we ended up having cake too. A really young team manage it, greeted with a welcoming smile and...