The Red Shoot in New Forest

Used the pub a few times whilst staying at the campsite next door. All the staff were friendly and efficient. We had the hunters board sharer when we arrived as a light lunch which wasn’t brilliant, mainly toasted little bits of bread and a bit pricey for what it was, but the main meals we had the following night were great, our large party were all served at the same time and everyone’s food looked great, despite them catering for a wedding party on the same day. Overall would recommend and would definitely visit again

Had a meal there last year and wasn’t impressed but decided to give it another go. 2 of us had the beef roast. The roast potatoes described as crispy looked crispy but were just hard, the Yorkshire pudding now that was crispy and literally crumbled as I tried to cut it. The beef was tougher than my work boots(never really tried to eat my boots though). The seasonal veg was nice and easy to cut which is more than I can say about the rest as the cutlery seemed very tired All in all a nice spot, nice beer but top prices for a poor dining experience My friend had gluten free fish and chips and his was excellent so not 100% bad but won’t be returning when we go to the new forest next year

A lovely visit for our 6th wedding anniversary children found the service to be brilliant, the staff were all polite and friendly. The meals/ desserts were enjoyable,service was quick (it didn't appear to busy) and the price of food I felt was fair. I would happily go here to eat again, traditional little pub with friendly staff and good food.

I do wish I could write a positive review of this pub but I can not. While it appears the bar does well with a fair few drinkers, the food is another matter. We have been here on and off over years and the quality fluctuates from ok to poor depending on who is running it. We stop in with hope our experience might be a good one as we do love visiting the forest. At our last visit only one person in our group was happy with their meal, the others were agreed it was substandard. There is a real lack of professionalism and effort from the manager who appears to have little experience in the "hospitality" industry. The indoor seating area is not too bad with one room especially nicely decorated and relatively clean however the outdoor seating area is ignored as far as cleaning- there are usually bits of food or cigarette butts around and ash trays (or containers some have used for ash trays?) on tables not removed and cleaned after the previous occupants leave. Service is hit and miss , sometimes being approached to see if we need something and then completely ignored with dishes left on the table. We won't be returning.

We decided to eat here twice I’m a vegetarian and there was lots of options. Had a Sunday roast which was delicious, my husband had the roast beef and said it was great. We returned on the Wednesday and again had a great meal. We took our 2 dogs which were welcome. The pub was very clean, staff were very friendly and welcoming. Wouldn’t hesitate to come here again.

We stayed at the Red Shoot campsite and had booked dinner at the Red Shoot pub. We had booked and upon arrival had a warm welcome and shown to our table. I find this pub has lots of little areas to sit and is also the decor has nice character. We ordered Soup of the Day (Carrot, fennel and ginger) and some Thai Calamari. Both starters were very tasty. For main courses we ordered Steak & Ale pie and a rump steak. Again, both meals were very good. For drinks we had a Pinot Blush, and I tried the Swordfish ale, then a pint of Evo Session IPA. These were all very good.

Delicious dinner, huge portions and really top service. Highly recommended and, as we are staying at the campsite next door, we’re very happy campers.

This pub is lovely!! We (3 of us, wife, son, and myself) booked a table in advance. On arrival we’re met and offered a nice table near the windows. We ordered 3 full meals- starter (soup) and main courses , and a dessert each. This is the ONLY establishment which understands my request of extra custard to mean EXTRA custard. Well done. The waitress was quick and efficient, as was the owner (?) . 10/10

We spent three nights at the campsite next door and ate in the pub all three nights and the food really was amazing fresh hot and delicious 😋

My partner and I shared a Hunters board. Although the menu stated it included chutney, when we asked the waitress for it she said that “to her knowledge they didn’t have any” so we went without. The meal certainly needed it to go with the pork pie and cheese so we were very disappointed. When cutting in to the scotch egg, the knife just wouldn’t cut through it. I don’t know whether the egg was over boiled but the outer part of the egg was so hard and rubbery and certainly out me off even trying it. All in all, not a very good experience although the setting was lovely.

Stopped off for dinner. Service was excellent, staff very friendly, food was delicious. We would definitely visit again. I had the curry my husband the pie and both were very good value. Special mention to the barman who couldn't have been better.

Went here as was recommended and was somewhere we haven’t been in many years. Staff were friendly and efficient, food was served quickly and was all very tasty. Clean plates and happy customers all round. Would highly recommend.

Lovely pub. Good beers. Staff very helpful and courteous. Food is basic pub grub, nothing fancy. We stayed at the adjacent campsite and this place was ideal. No complaints from us.

One of the most organised campsites that we have ever used. Every possible need is catered for. Staff are very efficient and the site is very well maintained. Given its excellent location, in a relatively quiet area of the New Forest, and the fact that a good dining pub is on the doorstep, we will definitely be making a return visit. Very highly recommended.

Having cycled past this pub on many occasions, we decided to have a family lunch here today. We mostly all ordered a roast which sadly wasn’t up to scratch and certainly not befitting of the price point. Yorkshire puddings were soggy, most of us left those, the whole plate of food was warm, not hot, the chicken was underwhelming, the crackling that came with the pork was an inch square, my vegetables tasted decidedly fishy and generally speaking nobody was overly impressed. The venue is lovely, & the staff very friendly, the puddings were great, but on this occasion your mains let you down badly. Had I not have had my in-laws with me I would’ve probably complained but they’re of a generation where you just don’t, so I buttoned my lip.

Lovely pub with ponies outside on the green Stopped in for a quick lunch on our way home. Food was nice .staff very friendly

Food was spot on service second to none great all-round pub Cosy atmosphere Always felt welcome in Dog friendly Clean and efficient

We've eaten here many times but yesterday's visit left us a little disappointed. I ordered the roast beef, it came out & looked amazing however it wasn't that great to be honest, the meat wasn't very lean & the vegetables were only just warm. My partner had the steak & ale pie with chips it looked a little under welming & our grandson had the pizza from the children's menu which he said was ok. We didn't complain at the time as we were in a bit of a rush, just hope next time it will be better.

Met friends for lunch and walk. Great location. Nice welcome, good menu and we were all pleased with our food. Will be back to explore the area more and enjoy another meal.

Made very welcome even though we all (15 of us) arrived early from our forest walk. Everyone loved the food, most chose Sunday roast. Lovely atmosphere & nice and warm.

Although it’s no longer a brewpub or microbrewery (it is a Wadworth pub now), the barkeep was welcoming and helpful, took good care of us and our dogs. Nice atmosphere with a wood fire. The calamari starter with green chili sauce was very tasty.

We have just left the Red Shoot having had a wonderful meal. I had a lovely roast pork lunch. Crackling, great roasties and not a soggy vegetable in sight. We were a noisy group but the staff were patient and polite and did an excellent job. Thank you and I look forward to returning again in the future.

Eight of us had lunch after a bracing walk in the forest This is a great country pub with plenty of character including a welcoming open fire. The 6x was excellent and the food great. The most popular choice was the Venison suet pudding which I highly recommend. Prices reasonably and service was friendly A good choice

Great location but tired generally. Hygiene and a caring touch would boost my review up to 5. Friendly staff. Food average. Ladies toilets crying out for tlc. Cobwebs everywhere, muddy worktops, loo paper on floor. Does anybody ever check? Doesn’t feel like it. Come on guys step up I want to return. Currently wouldn’t return.

Me and my family went to The Red Shoot for lunch. The service was friendly and the decor cosy. However, the food took 40 minutes to arrive (which seemed odd given the place wasn't busy when we were there) and, when it did arrive, most of the food our party ordered was an extreme disappointment for the price. The two fish pies (for £18.95 each) were 80% potato, with very little fish, and arrived lukewarm and dried out. They tasted as if they were a couple of days old and warmed up in the microwave. The 'winter greens' that the menu offered alongside the fish pie was a lump of boiled Kale with absolutely no flavouring or seasoning - and was also cold and wet. Meanwhile the chips with the burgers arrived almost cold with the coleslaw predominantly mayonnaise with barely any crunch to it. The two in our party who did enjoy their meals had fish and chips and tagliatelle. Given the price for most mains on the menu we expected far better quality cooking. A shame as we love the location, the staff and the venue.

Clearly weren’t enough staff on duty which made for very slow service on a busy day. The £18.95 fish pie was reheated with very few prawns and the vegetables were cold. On the plus side, the battered fish was tasty. Portions of sides were tiny. In summary, service was slow and the food was underwhelming and not deserving of the price tag. Click

Traditional pub, clean, with friendly staff. Food ok, service good. Will likely go back in the future.

We haven’t been to the shoot in a while but on first impressions it looked lovely as has clearly had a lick of paint. Considering it was a rainy day it was warm and welcoming and the staff were polite and friendly. There was a big group of us for my nieces birthday. We ordered drinks and sat down as we had pre ordered or food (starters and mains!) I asked to change my main as I’d over indulged over Christmas and that wasn’t a problem. The food portions were a decent size! Especially the children’s meals. We ordered 3 but could have just ordered two as there was some leftover. The lady owner/manager was very attentive and accommodating with the small children which was refreshing as most places have little patience with children! All in all it was excellent. Nice pub. Relaxing as much as having 3 children goes! Good food and portion sizes. My on criticism would be the chunky chips are tooo chunky and a choice of what chips you preferred would have been good. But it wasn’t a first world problems and all in all. Super. We will definitely come again. Thank you x

A warm and friendly atmosphere greeted us! The staff members were all helpful, professional and friendly, and welcomed dogs as well as humans. A good selection of dishes and drinks are available. The food was served piping hot, well presented, of a good portion size,...

A lovely country pub set in the forest next to a popular campsite. However, the food prices do seem to be inflated because of this. I recently visited and purchased a roast beef Sunday lunch. It was priced at £20 which, I think is the...

I hadn’t visited this pub for about nine years until today as my partner & I were staying in the New Forest. My last visit was a happy one when the pub had a really good menu and a warm vibe. Sadly today felt different....

The Red Shoot Inn is beautifully situated. We had a window seat with a lovely view of the surrounding countryside. The staff were very friendly and helpful. We decided to have the Fish Pie. It looked lovely when it arrived, but the crust on the...

We visited opportunistically on a Sunday at opening time and luckily were able to get a table despite not having a booking. The man on the bar seemed unhappy to be there and even more unhappy that I was ordering food and drinks. We ordered...

Revamped old pubs are not my scene especially when the emphasis shifts to eating. There is a brewery there, but no pub atmosphere, Camped here years ago and pleased to see the camp site in good shape.

Beautiful day in the New Forest. The pub was charming inside and out. Food and beverages were also great.

Great staff, decor, ambience, drinks and food! We’re staying at the campsite behind it and will definitely be back. Thank you!

Booked for 7 people for dinner to celebrate a birthday whilst camping next door. We all had the best time food was fantastic, really reasonably priced so were the drinks. Service was great and with a smile, unusual these days! Added bonus of live band...

First time visiting for years and what a treat! Whole family loves their lunches. The Henry burger was the best burger I’ve ever had (and that is saying something!). The staff were lovely and the place was spotless. We will be back. Thank you Red...

Took mum for lunch today, I had the burger, which was amazing, juicy and well cooked and the chips were crisp and fluffy, mum had the pie, which was also fantastic Ordered dessert, cheesecake, rhubarb ,and pear and ginger ice cream, however the ice cream...

Ordered 2 drinks and chicken wimgs sharer. Gave our table number and waited. And waited and waited some more. Finally someone came put shouting did some one order chicken? They had our table number, so thought it can't be ours! And it looked like a...

Lived in the area all my life. Sad to see yet another establishment Card only. Ordered off childs menu. Mac n cheese. Hot dish on a hot plate. My granddaughter is 14 months old and we weren't informed just plonked down on table. Not enough...

Beautiful pub, had a lovely lunch with friends. Reasonably priced with generous portions. Staff all super friendly. Cant wait to come back

great location, good food, friendly accommodating staff. Weel worth a visit even if it means a detour. plenty of space

Perhaps the friendliest pub in the New Forest. We were really made to feel welcome. It's a great location and the food was excellent. We will definitely go again.

Location, food, drink choice and staff are all perfectly perfect. A stunning place to look out of the windows and enjoy lunch on a summers day and rainy days equally.

Friendly staff, who made us aware of the kitchen closing soon, good food with plenty of choice. Will return

This establishment has now joined the cashless society brigade and is card only They should have the balls to hang a banner on the main sign outside pointing out its card only That intern will stop people wasting their time parking up and walking in...

We were recommended to try this lovely country pub and do not regret finding it . Very pleasant staff and the setting is beautiful . We had a mix of sharers and starters, ploughman’s and beer battered fish and chips . I tried whitebait ,...

Lovely setting in the heart of the New Forest. Lovely pub with a friendly service. Lots of choices on the menu…I’d recommend the delicious steak ciabatta.

We have stayed at the campsite next to the Red Shoot Inn several times and have always enjoyed a few drinks and a couple of meals during our stay. This time was no different, however, we found the outside space wasn’t as clean as it...

We were staying at the Red Shoot camp site and ate here twice. Marcel was extremely welcoming. The food was served very quickly and was very tasty.

The red shoot inn is much improved since last year. Gin is very pricy but otherwise we had some great times. We had a lovely family of 9 meal and all our dishes were great and plentiful. The beef pie was amazing and I had...

My Husband and I brought friends - mother and 12-year-old son - for Sunday lunch. Husband had a delicious pork roast; the boy had a 'Henry Burger' (great value on the Children's Menu). His mother and I opted for starters as our mains: GF and...

We visited this pub to celebrate the life of our recently dear departed mother as the New Forest was a previous home and firm favorite with her and our late father. Four of our party of seven had the Sunday roast. Two had the beef...

Excellent pub Friendly staff.Lovely food and drinks.Superb location.Pretty drive to pub.Would definitely go again.

We visited this pub a couple of times whilst staying at the camp site next door. The staff were always friendly and pleasant and gave great service. Food was decent and no complaints about any of the food we received. It was always busy and...

Friendly staff with excellent food and drinks. We are regular visitors after a long walk in the New Forest. It’s the perfect stop off before heading home.

Went here with a friend for lunch and what a very pleasant experience. The food was excellent the staff were friendly and the venue was fabulous. I cant rate this pub any higher. If you are looking for a great pub and great food in...

We chanced upon this pub whilst spending the day in the New Forest. We received a very friendly welcome and though most tables appeared to be booked, the publican found the four of us a table. The menu was wide ranging and the prices very...

I think the people who have recently left bad reviews must have lost their way and ended up at a different pub. Although nearly all the tables were reserved on a weekday lunchtime, the friendly man behind the bar found us a table and the...

My wife and I ordered fish finger sandwiches. The server used the word “goujons” - and it became apparent why. The “fish” fingers were 80% batter and 20% fish! I.e. virtually no fish. Fries were ok, beer was ok. Nice pub, good service let down...

I have been going to this pub on and off for over 30 years, it's a lovely pub in a great location but the food has gone down hill rapidly. I only ate there a few months ago and it was ok but after today,...

Exceptional service, warm and welcoming Friday night fish and chips was tasty and very filling Will be back

Haven’t been to The Red Shoot since moving away from Ringwood & it didn’t disappoint. We all enjoyed our meal.I am always hesitant in ordering a burger as it is usually full of onions (I hate onions) & it was truly amazing. It was great...

A very pleasant lunch following a long walk. Friendly staff. Good menu with some classics and some more interesting options. We enjoyed our meal.

Yesterday we met up with friends for lunch at the Red Shoot, the food and service was excellent . The new Manager, Sue and the girl behind the bar were very friendly and attentive and provided excellent service. We would not hesitate to recommend it....

Lovely little find, right in the middle of the forest. Dog friendly, nice food. Staff very welcoming. Definitely worth a visit. We will be back.

Another amazing meal at Red Shoot. Sunday lunch amazing service and food was brilliant. Roast beef all the trimmings . Highly recommended .

Visiting family just down the road for the weekend they were busy on the Saturday night so my husband and myself decided to have a meal here. Open fire was a light which made it very cosy and staff was on the ball. Starters was...

My wife and i met my brother and sister in law for lunch. We chose this pub because we had been before several years ago and also because its location was equidistant from where both couples lived (Blandford Forum and Old Sarum). Lovely cozy pub...

We chose this pub as a meeting point for lunch with friends with a lot of catching up to do. Friendly service and a wholesome, tasty and honest ‘pub grub’ meal made the occasion a success!

We had a great lunch at the Red Shoot Inn for a Christmas family gathering of 24. We were well looked after by the attentive staff, food was excellent and served in good time. Would happily return for a future family event.

Fabulous food and atmosphere after a great walk in The new forest. Lovely friendly staff too.we highly recommend - thank you

Fabulous food service atmosphere Came here unplanned as was staying in the area and definitely not a wrong move, everything was great every table full

Staying locally for Christmas we ate at the Red Shoot Christmas Eve and Boxing Day The food was delicious and great service ,from the staff,who despite being extremely busy,where professional, and courteous throughout I would strongly recommend this pub,for a very pleasurable ,experience.

Lovely pub in a beautiful location, had a great lunch, friendly, helpful service. Highly recommended :-)

In all years I have have been visiting or living in the area I had never been here before although my wife has in the past. We came here with friends who recommended it and it didn't disappoint; the food was lovely and staff friendly...

A very nice lunch in this friendly pub after a walk in the beautiful New Forest. We were very well looked after by the welcoming hosts

A beautiful drive through the New Forest stop look around go for a walk, then head off to the Red Shoot Inn (BH24 3QT) Good-size car park , very welcoming staff excellent range of food and beers-wines and not forgetting the yummy sweets. All priced...

We have been visiting the red shoot in for some years and have always had a good time but this weekend was well below standard. We ordered roast dinners as seeing what other guests had looked so good. We were served up an extremely chewy...

Have visited several times and always had a positive experience; today visited with 2 dogs and a 1 year old child and immediately felt welcomed on arrival. Food fab, service prompt and friendly, could not fault in the slightest.

Excellent customer service, good quality food and affordable too. Staff were on hand at every turn, always with a smile.

Great lunch - food and service excellent. Had not been here for a while and was delighted by the service and food quality.

Amazing food always go here when local, highly recommend Lovely steak pie just fantastic friendly staff absolutely lovely!

Very nice pub in a great setting. Very pleasant inside. However, food is mediocre and quite expensive for what it is (I had fish pie, which to be fair was quite nice, which came in a tin dish with a few unexciting vegetables for £18...

I ordered a roast but I’m not sure you can call it that there was a parsnip some purée and a few bits of cabbage with 3 hard potatoes. There was only 1 veggie option and it was goats cheese pie absolutely disgusting so I...

Had a lovely lunch at the Red Shoot Inn today. Great food, nice and hot and plenty of it. Reasonably priced as well. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Would definitely go there again

Wonderful friendly pub, we visited for lunch today, and the fish and chips were absolutely fantastic, will definitely be going again soon.

Long wait for our food - told it was due to issues with 'new menu' asked server about some desserts , she didn't know because of ' new menu' queried the odd presentation of the Mushrooms on toast (tiny plate) - she said ' new...

Visited for lunch after a New Forest Walk, Good draft ale selection, food was very good and the service was great. Perfect weekend visit.

First visit, very impressed with the place & the decor, plenty of room, and food was very good. I chose the chicken cassoulet , new to the menu apparently, because it was something different... very enjoyable.

After initial misgivings we had an amazing meal to celebrate our 49th wedding anniversary. The food was excellent and the staff excellent. From wondering if we would ever be back we have decided we definitely will be back. Thank you for making our meal special.

We have been visiting here since 2017 and everytime it's welcoming with lovely food and great service. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.

Returned after two years away - pub still looks fantastic lovely atmosphere and decor. Food was very tasty and both food and drinks were reasonably priced. Menu changed slightly since last visit, but still good variety of choices. Look forward to our next visit.

Great atmosphere. Went in the evening as staying at the campsite and appeared quieter than during the day. Loved the Asian dish - would have it again tomorrow.

We came for lunch at 12:00 as this was all that was available apart from 14:00. Our tabe was incorrectly set up with a baby chair so we had to swap it. The sole bar tender had to go into the kitchen call more staff...

Fabulous service. Hardworking staff who really care that you have a good time. We popped in for a quick drink and bite. How refreshing it was to be served by Sue who obviously cares that you have a big welcome and take home good memories.

The service was really good, friendly and helpful, location is fantastic, and the beer selection on tap is unusually broad given the location. However I’m sorry to say the food, which was the primary reason for our visit, is average at best. Frozen chips, plain...

We stayed at the red shoot campsite during the heatwave. With 5 young children we needed to escape the heat during the core part of the day! We spent a lot of time in the red shoot pub, the staff were lovely and extremely helpful!...

Great food and even better location will definitely be returning advice is to book can get really busy