The Old Beams Inn in New Forest

What a let down, went for our Anniversary arrived and had a couple of drinks at the bar a nice young man with curly hair served us was very nice. Noticed in the kitchen there was only one person This should have rang alarm bells We were shown to our table and was told that someone will come and take our food order. We sat there for a while no one came we noticed that no one had a specific function they were doing bar, taking orders,clearing tables , going to the kitchen etc It was not organised or managed if they came near you you had to attract there attention Anyway they didn’t come so I went to the bar to advise we we’re ready to order The man working the bar left the bar unmannered and came and took our order.I ordered and he said we haven’t the Chicken Supreme I said why he said it’s popular I said it’s only 7-15 he shrugged After a bit of discussion he said I’ll get the manager for you She came over and I said how can you not have chicken it’s a simple dish and out of the 4 choices on the classics you haven’t got it She said no good having a go at me (I wasn’t) but you are the manager who do I go to Any way we left without eating and our evening was ruined What became apparent to me by looking what other people were ordering in my opinion was that because of lack of staff in the kitchen they were only serving food that was quite to prepare like Lasagna Fish Pie Burgers etc Chicken Supreme that needs a bit if attention was off the menu The whole restaurant needs to be properly managed it’s all a miss mash and you take a chance on how your served.Unfortunately I can’t comment on the food as I left Please be aware before you sit down what’s available Feel let down don’t think I’ll be returning 😡😡

The food was gorgeous and the portions were generous and really good for the price !! Service was slightly slow but the staff were lovely and kind. Would definitely go again!

Lovely pub with good options for any tastes. We have been here a few times and always enjoyed good meals which differ on each occasion. Good service and very friendly.

We booked a table for 4 at around 6-7pm we were a bit early the tall waiter said that was fine.we were shortly seated and about 5 minutes later a tall blonde gentleman took our order he seemed quite nice didn’t find our pub joke to funny though. He did crack a smile in the end we had been told there was no chicken supreme Wich was a upsetting sentence I ordered the ham egg and chips it was brilliant my friends loved there food too we were also server by this other waitress who seemed to have a lot of pericing she seems to love her job there I would like to give credit to all the people that love there for just genuinely looking like they have a good time at there job. Other than the bar man who looked a bit depressed sometimes

Very disappointed with both the food and service. The plates hadn't been cleared from the table by the time the main course arrived. The main course, fish and chips were overcooked, greasy and tasteless other than the taste of the cooking fat. We left the majority of the meal and when the waitress eventually came to clear the plates, she did ask how the meal was. We commented that the food had been disappointing and was overcooked and greasy. The waitress was disinterested to say the least and just asked if we had finished our meals to enable her to take the plates. The staff would benefit from customer service training. Perhaps an apology or at least an acknowledgement of the comments would have have gone some way to resolving my view of the whole experience. The likelihood would have been that had she have offered an apology, I wouldn't have felt the need to write this review. However, I have come away thinking that the staff do not care. I am a local and will not be returning and will certainly not be recommending.

The owner had told us how wonderful the Sunday carvery was (choice of 14 veg, great for a non meat eater) and that there was always room for walk ins if you were prepared to wait. Having been turned away by a member of staff we booked for a few weeks later. Disappointed with only half a dozen veg to choose from plus roast potatoes but even worse I was billed the same price for my non meat meal as my husband who eats meat. You can have beef, chicken, gammon AND lamb yet I paid the same for a plate of 6 veg!!! The food was above average but nothing more. We'll stick to our usual pub/restaurants for Sunday lunch in future as I have never EVER been charged full price for a non meat roast in my life. I have been unable to eat meat for 40 years now for health reasons and I never eat meat substitute or the vegetarian option. £18.95 for 6 veg is exorbitant.

First the owner said we hadn't booked - until I got my phone out to show 'booking confirmed'... no apology. Hardly anybody in, but service still very slow. Chicken stack is a bad joke - 'How did you find the chicken sir?' 'Well I moved a small slice of undercooked bacon and there it was'. I think it must be a spelling mistake on the menu Chicken Stack should be possibly Snack or maybe Slack... anyway not enough of anything to stack that's for sure. The waitress - think of Mrs Tweedy from the movie Chicken Run - well she was uninterested, never asked if we wanted any drinks and then really struggled when we asked to split the bill... We're local (Ringwood) but won't ever be back to this tourist trap.

This was my first visit to the Old Beams Inn and without a doubt it will certainly not be my last. My first impression was how welcoming it was and the staff were certainly very pleasant and attentive. Throughout our visit the staff were friendly and always willing to help and give advice. My friend and I were taken straight away to our booked table and supplied with menus. We had gone there for the carvery menu and very quickly joined the short queue. The plates are huge, and I was impressed with the various accompaniments to the very generous slices of prime beef, cooked to perfection. The meat was very tender and accompanying vegetables were well cooked, and thats including the crispy roast potatoes. For a venue like this catering for a large number of customers, especially on a Sunday lunchtime rush to produce meals that are cooked properly, hot and tasty is an achievement rarely made. Highly recommended.

Although the food was good we did have a wait for it (yes a couple of us ordered the chicken cooked to order) BUT it was a long (over 30 minutes) wait. There was a lack of staff, on a Saturday 6pm and two other private events being held there as well. Once eaten we decided we would not wait for desserts and had to wait again to ask for the bill. Also when the table was booked we were asked if we had a dog which we didn't BUT still had a dog on a table next to us. It is a shame that little things let this pub down. If they were better staffed and kept dogs in their alleged separate area it may prove a better place to go.

We called into the Old Beams pub passing from Bournemouth so glad we did . Brother & Sister team delivering excellent customer service , friendly , fast , managing the tables and customers so well . I had the steak pie my wife fish pie - both large potions but really well cooked and delicious, the team kept coming back asking if everything was ok or if we needed anything else . Good for large groups ( tables up to ten I could see ) to couples like us and well managed . We will definitely call in again and highly recommend this pub .

The food is great . Very disappointing! The last twice we have been served by a very stuck up and rude woman how clearly doesn’t like dogs . Kept moving customer around the pub so we felt very isolated. Very unnecessary customer we’re coming over to smooth our dog and say how well behave he is . One couple commented on her behaviour she clearly not a dog lover . It’s does say well behaved dogs welcome .

My wife and I went for a quick lunch. It was OK and the service was friendly but slow. The pub needs either a deep clean or even a refirub. I had a sausage sandwich, which was nice. And my wife had the soup which was bland and tastless.

First time here, 4 adults and 2 children. The adults had the Sunday carvery and the selection was very good. The roast meats were succulent and cooked to perfection. The roast potatoes were delicious and the vegetables were vibrant and fresh. Both of the children had pizza, these were homemade and looked amazing. The atmosphere at the inn was very good. The staff were welcoming and friendly. When visiting family in Bournemouth I shall definitely ask to come back here to eat.

Took the family for Sunday lunch. Absolutely amazing food alongside amazing service. Really can't fault it. Will definitely be visiting again. We'll done all at the old beams.

Met a friend here as it was a half way stop for both of us. I hadn’t visited for years and was pleasantly surprised. Friendly welcome and given a choice of tables. I had the steak pie which was home made a generous size and very tasty. Served with mash broccoli and root vegetables. My friend had the chicken burger which she also rated as excellent. Although the food and drinks are perhaps more expensive than some other places I would say that the quality certainly warranted the price. Will visit again.

Super place to meet family for a delicious super. We met our family tonight at the old beams as it is half way travelling distance. The staff were super friendly and helpful and the food was delicious. I am a permanent wheelchair user and the old beams is accessible. It is our second time to visit and both times we have been extremely well looked after. Our first coat was at Christmas when the whole pub and restaurant was full, and night again we were well looked after. There is a lovely atmosphere and we will certainly be returning.

Freezing cold, had to keep costs on. Good passable but expensive.. Used to visit regularly, but certainly won't be trying again

We came to spend the weekend in the new forest and decided to come here as we were in the local area, we were really impressed with the food. We had the Lamb & mint burger and the Steak & Chips, both meals were very well cooked. We finished off with a syrup sponge and the lotus biscuit sundae, both were great. This was perfected by the amazing staff. Thank you for a great meal!

It took over two hours to complete a 2 course meal. Admittedly we went on Feb 14th, but they shouldn't take bookings if they don't have enough staff. We did not book a "valentine's special" but were placed in the area set aside for this. This seemed to cause confusion for the staff, which probably caused the long waits for orders to be taken, and meals to arrive. The food was OK, but my beef pie was soggy on the base, and the other meal was luke warm in temperature.

Dropped in after the Inn being recommended to us as we are staying in the area. Absolutely lovely Inn. Staff very attentive, welcoming and informative. Meal was lush very good value for money. Best 3 course meal we have had for a very long while. Ambiance also very pleasing.

We were staying locally on holiday and this pub was recommended when I asked for a good Sunday roast, and it definitely delivered. The lady that greeted us was friendly and great with our dog too! The carvery was plentiful and tasted fab! The cherry on the top was the chef serving the meats, he was great with my daughter especially after she burned her hand on the dish. He surprised her by bringing over complimentary strawberries and ice cream! An example of going over and beyond, and such a lovely touch! X

What a lovely pub / restaurant, clean and spacious. We were greeted by a friendly young lady who found us a comfortable table as my husband was in a wheelchair. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. I will most definitely return as the prices we very reasonable too. Thank you to all the staff for making it a lovely evening

Had lunch today at the Old. Beams Ibsley which was excellent. The chef went out of his way to sort out my friend’s onion intolerance and she was very impressed. Thank you chef!

Went for a carvery with my partner and was hands down the best we have had, nick one of the chefs was very friendly and personable and also gave us a huge portion of meat and delivered some piggy in blankets to our table which was a thoughtful touch, will definitely be back soon.

Have driven passed this beautiful looking pub on so many occasions and have always wanted to try the food and beer. It was worth the wait. I had the steak and Guiness pie which is one of the best I have ever had. The beer was Dorset Gold… would have preferred a Downton or Hopback.. but you can’t have everything. Will be definitely coming back here in the future to try other dishes.

The food here is awesome...Great menu choice and all looked pretty top notch when served. Our own choice of scampi &chips and sausage and mash was gorgeous. Service is okay. The server seems like a deer in the headlights and a little frantic but always...

My sister and I remember coming to this pub when we were small and holidaying in the New Forest and decided to revisit when back in the area The pub itself is very cosy with a lovely fire in the middle and the seating isn't...

It is odd having a pool table in the restaurant, there were many broken chairs and the waitresses seemed overworked and under trained but the menu and the quality of the food made up for all of that. The food was exceptional and way beyond...

Lovely log fire and comfortable bar. Greeted on entry and well looked after. Great pub food, wholesome and home made. Fish pieces delicious as was pie of the day. Didn't have room for dessert as plentiful portions. Will be back

We went for Sunday Roast and it was fabulous. It is quit hard to find a pub now where you can self serve your veg All so tasty. Service good too. Been back since!

I picked this venue from a map of Ringwood , From the time we walked in we were greeted , we sat with coffee while we waited for others to join us , there was no rush to get us to the table , the...

Used to be a regular haunt many years ago, today visited after a long time away, fantastic welcome by staff Give time to pick what drinks and food we wanted, very informative waitress around the food on the menu Lovely food well presented with good...

Thank you very much for an amazing meal (pork 5 ways). My mum owns a pub so we struggle to find pubs / restaurants that offer the same level of food / service that she provides. The old beams is very dog friendly - the...

Christmas Lunch what an experience!! This was our first Christmas Day here and what a brilliant experience it was. Its a slow meal and cleverly organised by the staff to make the most of your time there. All in all the experience was 4 hours...

💫💫 If I could give this restaurant 11 stars out of 5 - I would. Service was absolutely outstanding, all the staff from the bar/waiting/restaurant were amazing and could not do enough to ensure your visit was special. The food was also absolutely incredible -...

Had a lovely meal here on Thursday lunchtime, despite them having a large event on in their Conservatory. Our food came out in a timely manner and all four of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. I had the Pork Medallions in a Mushroom sauce, I...

Lovely staff but food luke warm and we were sat in the extension part of the pub and it was freezing- the radiators were cold so really not very convivial to a relaxed Sunday lunch . Very expensive tiny bottles of Prosecco at £10 each...

Didn’t live up to its reputation for us. There was a 70th birthday function going on so it was quite busy. Actually the buffet food at the party looked a damn sight better than what I had served to me. Our drinks were forgotten about...

I really enjoyed my visit to The Old Beams at Ibsley last Friday lunch time. It was very busy so was glad a table had been booked. Really pleasant pub with a lovely ambiance and good staff. I was there with my husband and friend...

Although it appears this venue may have had a few issues over the Xmas period we have to say we are regular visitors, especially for the amazing carvery Sunday lunch, and over the last 2 years have never had a bad meal. The food is always tasty and well cooked, the service fine even at busy times and all for a reasonable price. Roll on Sunday for our next visit.

Took an age to get our drinks. Carvery not available. Staff pretty useless spent longer chatting amongst one another than serving customers. Took over an hour to get our one course lunch for four. Food average not good. If you couldn’t provide well for the hungry New Years Day crowd, don’t open. Simple as that.

We go to this pub quite regularly with our dog and usually love it. I don’t know what happened today but the food was not as good as it is normally cold chips a single dob of cream with my lemon tart to be honest...

We visited on the first night for just a drink. Staff were very welcoming. We sat in the corner by the pool table which suited us. A very helpful waitress asked if we wanted to sit by the fire she said it might be more cosy. We could see the same waitress being ultra helpful to diners that evening giving a good description of the food available. We went back the following evening for a meal and arrived early; we were hungry! Jacob took us to our table, but we asked to sit somewhere else which wasn’t a problem. We were served promptly. My food took a little longer which was stated on the menu. Our food was delicious! We were asked if would like to see the dessert menu. We wanted cheese board which wasn’t listed so Jacob checked with the kitchen if they could provide one for us. We were very lucky, they could prepare a cheese board which was provided to our table without having to wait too long. Overall, our experience was very positive. All of the staff were friendly and helpful, our food was tasty and good value. We will definitely return.

We were not welcomed. The staff not friendly. Drinks and coffees took forever to come. Told 3 times by different Staff that we would have moved at a certain time, tables not reserved. Will not be going there again it was an unpleasant experience.

Sadly not made to feel welcome in a respect, we are locals and had a group of family (11 of us in total) in for quiet drink after a walk. We were very quickly (after 20 minutes) told we needed to move, yet 20 minutes...

Visited The Old Beams with a group from our apartments for Christmas lunch on 16th of December but have mixed feelings about my experience. The table looked beautiful , the staff warm and friendly, but I felt not enough staff to cope with the volume...

Booked yesterday by phone requesting a table in the conservatory area and attended The Old Beams Inn today for lunch, the week before Christmas, a table for 2. Honey roast ham with 2 eggs and crispy chunky chips delicious, as was the Crow Farm sausages...

6 of us for a Xmas Sunday lunch. For £18.95 - shocking! Cold food The manager clearly agreed as he took all 6 meals off our bill !!!

On arrival for a table booked for 5pm we were being rushed to order as last orders are at 5pm????? Why take a booking then? I asked what time they closed and was told as soon as we leave, i.e hurry up order, eat and...

Wow wonderful food great service fantastic portions ,friendly nice cosy pub will definitely be back in the New Year

Really impressed by the quality of the food and the speed of service. Especially as it is Christmas party season . The staff are so friendly and attentive. Thank you for a great experience. Will be returning 100%.

A perfect evening thanks to the staff. Service was great on this busy evening, and the food was most enjoyable, and well presented. The venue made the evening for us.

Booked the Christmas menu Saturday night, tables crammed in every corner and over crowded. Persuaded to stay, what a mistake!! food very poor and definitely not value for the price paid is being polite.

Had a great night at the old beams. For my daughters birthdays, with family and friends the food was excellent one dish came out cold but was rectified instantly. Jacob was our waiter a very lovely young man, he was amazing. The singer Phil was...

I'm not sure how to start this review because everything was amazing. We walked in and we were greeted by a lovely lad in a grey shirt showed us to the table. Then a lovely lady with dark hair came over and took drinks orders...

Good liver and bacn and staff upto abusy early december fire appreciated so will be back in January when normal life resumes

Fantastic food. Hospitality on point. Took 2 dogs in. I can not fault this place, highly recommended after an awful experience night before at Aubrey’s in sandy balls village.

Thank you to the management and staff of the Old Beams for the catering you did for my wife’s funeral tea last Thursday. It was truly fantastic. How you managed to cater for around 300 people was just truly amazing and the quality of the...

My wife and I visited yesterday for my birthday 21 several times round :) we have previously visited in the summer for lunch which was excellent. We were warmly welcomed and sat by the fire where our drinks were brought to us a large Merlot...

While holidaying in the area for a few days we found this beautiful pub and restaurant. We had lunch here one day, it was so good we went back for dinner another day. The food was superb, great menu and the staff were friendly and...

Hadn't been there for years. We went yesterday on a work colleague's recommendation. Had the most wonderful (and huge - the portions are enormous) lunch. We were so impressed we went back there for lunch today! We can recommend the sandwiches (massive) the scampi and...

While staying a few says in the forest, we found this delightful pub and had a fantastic evening and meal here. The staff were both extremely friendly and helpful, we chose the Pork 5 ways, it was absolutely delicious and would fully recommend it. We...

What a lovely place. We arrived out of the blue and had a lovely table in the bar area. Delightful food and surroundings. Very hospitable and friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyed a wide choice of food. Highly recommended.

I can't fault the staff and service that our family had yesterday. We got married and wanted a intimate family meal after. The staff at Old Beams were so accommodating. The food was enjoyed by all. Would highly recommend.

Just returned home from a break away. Sunday lunch was calling after a lot of iffy meals away. They didn't let us down amazing everything was cooked to perfection loved it thank you all so much. The thing that we appreciated was the wonderful welcome...

Surprisingly really good. Perhaps rather cynically expected standard cook chill pub food via a microwave but no! Started with really super friendly waitress, got us drinks quickly and took food order the moment we were ready. Ordered fish and chips and beef Stroganoff expecting Mr...

Held Mum's 90th birthday party here yesterday in the conservatory.  The buffet was delicious and the service excellent.  A big thank you to Storm and team for all of their help, nothing was too much trouble and Mum had a great time. I would thoroughly...

I took my Mum & Dad here for their anniversary. We had not been for many years and thought it would nostalgic. We had a really lovely meal and we’re not rushed in any way. The staff were also really lovely.

Without doubt THE best gluten free Sunday Carvery that I’ve had! At the Carvery, I was asked if I’d like gluten free cauliflower cheese and gluten free gravy - this was made specially for me and served to our table. Steamed veg plentiful and beautifully...

Food was ok but no the best. I found the service very poor only 1 person behind the bar. Booked 5 days in advance and no table ready for us, and then they charge you £15 service charge in my opinion rip off.

Fantastic pub, very lovely atmosphere. Staff very attentive, pleasant, & polite. Menu was very nice although seemed quite limited with choice. I had scampi which was scrummy and very plentiful hubby had fish which he said was delicious. Lively chunky chips also. Didn't have pudding...

Arrived without pre-booking and despite it being busy David the manager accommodated us without any fuss. Big portions which goes with the price and the carvery was very good. Would go again.

Expensive beer and limited choices just three real ales on and not very seasonal. Hadn’t been for years and it has changed a lot! A pint and a half came to £8 .15. We carried our own drinks to an outside table,didn’t get any real...

We have been looking for quite a while for a local pub that serves traditional quality food at a sensible price and we found just that ! On arrival we were greeted by very friendly bar staff and a Lovely manager called David , the...

This venue was chosen for our wedding reception in January and during the ensuing visits we were looked after highly professionally and nothing was too much trouble. On the day itself (Aug5th) the room was stunning and quite simply took our breath away and was...

We went to the Old Beams on Saturday 5th August 2023. This was my wife’s 60’th birthday celebration, six family members in total. We chose this venue as we have eaten there on two previous occasions and found the food excellent. We were shown to...

Made to feel comfortable when greeted at the door. Shown to a table of our choice. Excellent service, food and setting. Good varied menu (sometimes difficult to find for someone with food allergies). Looking forward to a return trip.

What a lovely restaurant, haven’t been here for a couple of years but was pleasantly surprised. A lovely warm welcome and then showed to a table. A great selection of meals and so lovely to have a wide selection of GF options, even including fish...

This Inn is fantastic great food and brilliant staff they all put customer service as a top priority. On arrival you are greeted by a friendly face and they do their upmost to meet your requests. The food is freshly cooked and on a par...

Visited during a holiday on route back to our accommodation; read ahead on trip advisor and decided to give it a go. Was a Monday; early eve with my family of three children and myself and hubby. Staff were friendly and good choice of drinks...

A really warm, welcoming pub. Proper carvery, fantastic portions. Staff young but so well trained - polite and professional. Even the carvery chefs could not do enough for us and my very picky mum-in-law. Lovely atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended and looking forward to going back.

Ordered sausages and mash with onions and gravy. The onions, rather than being fresh appeared as if they were brought in pre-cooked. When I commented on the weird flavour of the sausages I was told they were Cheddar and Marmite, no mention of that on...

Great food and fab service. Place is clean and we would highly recommend it to anyone. The new outside space is lovely!

Back to our favourite place and they did us proud from the wonderful greeting from all the young ladies to the amazing chefs. Our taste buds were dancing with flavours of each dish we had starters smoked scallops belly pork and pea puree. The scallops...

A group of 9 of us had lunch here after a walk in the New Forest The food was good and service fine. A reasonable choice on the menu with most of us going for the home made pie which was very nice. The food...

Amazing food staff were fantastic. We pre booked due to the size of the group. Did an amazing job and the food all came out together. Myself and hubby had the pork cooked five ways. Really tasty and topped of with dessert. The staff were...

I took my Aunt, on recommendation, for an evening out along with my wife. The main menu, including the dessert menu, has a varied selection which was refreshing given that many pub menu have a reduced level of option these days. We all thoroughly enjoyed...

Absolutely lovely I had great company. The food was fantastic and the service was very friendly and attentive. Not rushed very relaxed.

Very rarely I can say the perfect dining experience but this place delivered! The food was amazing. The staff was efficient and friendly big shout out to Dave (I think that was his name) Prices are ok but worth every penny. Can't wait to go...

A group of 11 of us went here for a meal last night. There was a good choice on the menu and I ordered the chicken supreme. There was a wait for the food but it was well worth it (and I’m not surprised there...

Food was faultless & delicious. 5-Way Pork was tender, full of flavour and great portion. Steak was lovely, along with the homemade chips. However, service here was the downfall of our experience, a warm welcome but this was not upheld throughout our time here. Unfortunately...

We had the pleasure of dining at The Old Beams and it was an amazing experience. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, the staff were friendly and attentive. The menu had a great selection of dishes,...

Excellent as always. Staff, even the very young ones, amazing. We had a delicious meal of perfectly charred sirloin steak, and a massive portion of tender meaty ribs. Such a good welcome too. Back asap!

Called in for a late lunch. We were served by Julie who couldn't have been more friendly or helpful even though she was busy. We all ordered different things and all were very good. No complaints at all .

We had booked dinner for 4 with wheelchair access table we were met by David who was very friendly and showed us to our table in the restaurant Waiting staff were very helpful throughout and with the dishes on offer Our orders were served promptly...

We booked at The Old Beams to celebrate my Husbands 70th birthday. There were 10 of us but this didn't stop us getting a brilliant service. When booking online I asked if they could decorate the table for us, this was done in a lovely...

Whilst on holiday we decided to go for a meal. Food was good but service absolutely appalling. Had previously booked table for 3pm online, and when arrived got told the kitchen closes at 3.30pm, so would need to order quickly. Online it had time slots...

Booked online, we arrived on time only to find that ‘the booking system was down’ so the kitchen had closed! Despite having our details no one contacted us to save us the journey. The staff were not at all helpful, in fact I’d describe the...

My wife and I popped in without a booking on a Monday night having established that they were serving food. We were quickly shown to our table in this tardis of a country pub and ordered the Thai Chicken Curry and Salmon Tagliatelli which were...

Excellent food, staff and atmosphere. Lots of places to eat in the area - you will not be disappointed choosing here….