Walker Arms in New Forest

Hadn't been in the walkers Arms for many years, lots of changes. Friday pm wasn't as crowded as I thought it would be, music was louder, my friends & I had a few drinks & caught up 15+yrs. No food was ordered. We will be going again next month.

You need to sort out your rough regulars hitting people in your rough pub It’s disgusting trying to start on people having a drink hitting them on the head then getting there think there hard friends to be outside What type of pub are you running It defiantly is not a family one I would not recommend very rough and ready

Staff were very helpful and friendly great atmosphere

Unless everywhere else is closed and you are starving, don't go here! We were here on 28th December 2023, we made the booking at the beginning of December, we turned up for our table (6 people) and they had forgotten the booking. That was the start of it, the food was awful, the chips tasted as though they were cooked in last Christmases cooking oil, and the pie was microwaved to destruction, the other meals were equally as bad if not worse, and having gone to the bar to give the order, they forgot one of the meals. Pubs are going through a bad time at the moment, and this pub would be the final nail in the coffin! New Milton has no really good eateries, but this one is most likely the worst!

I have been to this place consistently every year on Christmas Eve for the past 5 years however this year they have charged for entry and stop letting people in from 10:45. I have no issue with paying for entry however the inside was completely dead when we arrived at 11pm, all me and my friends wanted to do is dance and fill the dance floor. It wasn’t busy inside and they weren’t letting people in to do the most fun part of this pub every Christmas, which is dancing. I’m not sure I will come back next year, I might just go to Ciffhouse next year. Disappointing to see what it has become when it had so much potential. I used to love the big parties this used to be every year but the bouncers were not understanding and clearly thought the party was better outside where you couldn’t buy drinks. Confusing system when they met my sister in at 11:30 but not me and my friends in after they said no entry after 10:45. It was one of my friend’s first time coming here and I was embarrassed after how much I bigged it up to the that we couldn’t even go in. There weren’t even toilets outside and they wouldn’t let you go inside to use them. The people on the door had no solution to the problem. I struggle to believe they can make more money this way than last year. This is the worst experience I’ve had here by far.

Had lovely meal, baguette and chips. The chips were really good.

Avoid! Overcharged for the drinks which was rectified, not a good start. When food arrived it was over cooked and dry, bought another burger over which was not that much better they need to get a better chef!

Went there for a sunday roast as food on there website looked lovely. Dont be fooled. Recently been taken over i think. The food on their website is not what you recieve. Food was barely edible. Cheap tough meat...ingrediants were far from fresh or homecooked.. gravy so thick you could spread it. Shop bought yorkshire pudding but the worst thing of all was the roast potatoes and parsnips, these were not roasted but deep fried. I work in catering and i have never seen such a awful meal. Absolute rip off. It cost us £50 for 3 inedible meals. Very expensive and below par food. Will never go here again. Very disappointed.

The meal sizes are quite generous, but after having the seafood sharing platter, i felt quite sick, (but some oils dont agree with me) good place for a quick bite, service was prompt and welcoming.

Parked our campervan there’ the guy behind the bar let us stay the night’ The food was good and not too expensive’ nice atmosphere as well’ The barman said they get quite a few Camper-vans over the year , who normally stay the night’ Nice quiet car park as well’ Thanks

Really helpful staff possibly owner. Ross. Understood our situation and helped us all out with food. Outstanding service . Thanks . See you soon.

Watch the rugby world cup. Great Atmosphere with the local South African supporters. Staff really friendly and efficient.

I have been coming to this pub since I was a child before it became the Walkers Arms. Today, the ladies loos were disgusting, there was excrement on the toilet seat of the loo WITH a lock, other loo has NO lock! Horrible! Sort it out Walkers Arms!

Great atmosphere, large drinks selection comfy seats and friendly staff

Perfectly nice pub food, clean tables waiting time ok, only thing that stops from getting 5 * was the state of the toilets, definitely need an upgrade

First time in since it was taken over and renamed. Attended a music night to see the band, SoS (nee Saints of Sin). Really enjoyed the evening so will hope to visit again soon. Did not eat on this occasion.

Only ordered sodas but nice staff that could change channels to football

5 star venue! With 5 star staff! The vibe is amazing, fantastic band on tonight! There’s two pool tables, plenty of outside space and the staff are FANTASTIC, the guy behind the bar with the tattoos and glasses went above and beyond for us as customers. Enjoy this pub! You’ll be glad you did!

Pub food at its best great service from friendly staff great value for money large portions and very tasty well done

Always a great atmosphere and the kids love to play pool and play in the kids garden

Friendly staff but no organisation even though wasn't that busy Food ok but not good value for money Maybe they were just having an off night Nice garden

Very friendly and helpful people. Nicely laid out. Plenty of choices on the menu and some excellent offers on prices, good specials board too. The both of us had a most enjoyable meal, absolutely gorgeous and very reasonable. We certainly will be going back.

Hi there , I am very dissatisfied with the service and food I had at the Walker arms on the 8th June . Food was cold and I found 3 hairs within the food and food took about 45 mins to come out when the pub was empty will not return

Great customer service. Love the pub.

The only decent pub in New Milton high street. Staff are friendly, the foods okay, great selection of beers, a decent garden and they show Sky Sports!

Service good.drinks ok as was food . not a family pub lots of expletive language from locals

Not the greatest Scampi, chips and peas I've ever had. Half the scampi was undercooked and looked very unappealing. The peas were dry and hard. Best part was the chips which were nice

Family friendly with play area . Sky sports TV , nice staff , good food all round nice pub

Great pub for everyone great for family lunch/dinners always fun for a night out at the weekend. They have a large beer garden for summer. The staff are always lovely and welcoming. Always has a good atmosphere

Lovely food, two steak main courses for £18.95.

Brillant Friendly pub😃 Well kept beers and nice food.

Very good food, first meal here definitely will be returning, staff very friendly as always.

Changed hands a few times over the years and had a different experience each time. Last few times have been good. A good high street pub with decent beer (and choice) and food. Very friendly staff and good if you want to watch a match on TV.

Great little pub with a nice atmosphere. Watched the Rugby here with friends and found the staff and patrons to be very nice. Will be back again soon without a doubt.

We called in at the Walkers Arms for a midweek lunch and would recommend it highly. Although she appeared to be working alone and very busy, the lady serving gave us a warm welcome and was attentive and friendly throughout. The food was great quality, served very promptly and we look forward to visiting again.

Dog friendly Lovely fish and chips good pint. Reasonable prices

Friendly welcome followed by very efficient service.. wonderful meal with very generous portions.. couldn’t ask for more

Good atmosphere but a bit over priced

Visited this pub on many occasion and had generally good experiences. What has happened? Just met up with my parents today for a christmas get together and was seriously disappointed. The meat portions were the meanest iv ever seen. As was the desert. I was actually served a kids roast for some reason without explanation. Orry wont be back.

Freindly staff, great discount on cocktails. Cozy, Dog Freindly

We have been regulars here for sometime, and have eaten here very frequently. However, our last few visits have been disappointing from a food perspective. It has gone downhill. We asked the Manager what has changed, and he explained they have a new supplier. Such a shame when it was so good in the past. Still, its a great place for a drink and to meet friends, and a great team of staff that are always welcoming.

An excellent local pub, good choice of beers but a really excellent choice of gins

Very friendly staff good atmosphere

Warm and welcoming. Got real ale. Has special nights. Recommended you visit.

Lovely pub restaurant, very friendly efficient staff, food delicious and piping hot, reasonable prices. Dog friendly inside and out. Good parking.

Great afternoon with my friend and daughter. Food is lovely and plentiful, good sized outdoor play area, a couple of well maintained pool tables, friendly and helpful staff. Would recommend.

Great sunday roast ,nice cider and friendly atmosphere, would visit again

Sports bar type of place. Ideal for youngsters. Helpful management.

Only pub in town. Food and drink are all good.

Good range of beers and ciders. Nice garden.

Having frequented the pub many times over recent years when we visit the local area, this evening we were thoroughly disappointed. Firstly, when the food arrived, it did so with a wasp cooked into the cheese topping. When we went to return it at the bar, the staff member went to serve someone else before me, despite noting that I had my dinner plate which he had just served us with me. Then when I told him what was wrong, he simply said ‘Oh, I’ll get them to get you another one’. No apology. Nothing. Then he returned to serving the other lady. The chef came out with my replacement food and apologised but it wasn’t until the end of the meal that the other staff member came over to ask how things were. There was no offer of any refund, discount or anything to account for what had occurred. It wasn’t until we said we’d like a refund that something was done!

I went here 3 times in 1 day! If that's not a compliment in itself then I don't know what it is to he honest. Great lay out both indoors and outdoors. Children's play area which is fenced off to avoid those with idol feet trying to escape when your backs turned for a few seconds. Beer garden has plenty of seating for those who want to catch some rays as they socialise or you can seek shade under the trees! You honestly can't ask for much more than what there is to offer here! Got 2 pool tables as well and a dart board...Win XD

Very friendly and relaxing place. Food was brilliant and definitely reccomend this place for families

A lovely pub, friendly staff who put themselves out to help you, excellence food.

Great freshly cut range of pub grub options. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere and a choice of indoor and outdoor seating. Plenty of parking We had the wrong main dish for one of our party. Very apologetic bar staff and chef. These things happen and this was an example of how to deal with it. Our friend commented that it was the first time in 4 years. They will have no reservations returning. The people of New Milton are lucky to have The Walker!

As a pub it's great but i wouldn't have food

All I can say is WoooooW. Had the most amazing Whitebait for starters. The best I've ever eaten. Such huge portions too. Then had the lamb shank for mains. Another huge portion .. Well worth the money. I've eaten like a king today . Will definitely come back here, the food is excellent and amazing. Thanks.

Lots of beers to choose from and plenty of room in the pub garden. Very friendly atmosphere 👍

We ate here recently during early evening. What a great experience! A very friendly, clean spacious pub, although 'pub' doesnt really give the venue credit for what you experience inside. We found the staff very helpful and friendly, with an excellent level of service. The food was great, piping hot, good quality, and massive portions, too much for us in fact. Thank You!

After calling in for a drink we decided to eat at the pub. We chose the Friday special(2 fish and chips). It arrived very quickly and was very warm, very good size portions and excellent value. The staff were very friendly as well. Will definitely use again

Nice place to sit and enjoy a cold beer. Friendly atmosphere.

Very disappointed as the delicious looking food on the website was the opposite to what was served up. Very basic menu with the usual cheap offerings. Oven chips …. Yuk. The prices were reasonable but not really value for money for what was it was. A really helpful nice young lady behind the bar. Won’t be back !!!!!!!

This pub was very good. The review I put on the other day was not for this pub it was for the Five Bells Lyndhurst. I humble apologies to the Walker Arms. 👍👍

Went down this evening as there was live music, but the place only had a handful of people dotted about (1st clue!) but least there wasn't a queue for the bar (2nd clue!). Asked for a Stans Big One cider but was told they'd run out!?! So went for 2 pints of Thatcher's Haze -£10.10! Wow! Such a shame as the band were singing their hearts out to 10 people but with prices like that they'll never fill the bar.

The food took a while to come. worth the wait. Food lovely and hot great portions. Prices good.staff pleasant and friendly

Good value for money and plenty variety

nice pint, pool tables and sun traps!

Great local pub.Beer garden is lovely

Proper pub, nice selection of drinks, pool tables & dart boards, nice decor with live sports and plenty of inside seating, large beer garden with lots of benches and a large carpark. They also do food but we didn't have any and from the other reviews it looks lovely.

Bog standard pub with big standard food.

What a wonderful day and lovely staff

Highly recommended very accommodating after we had been let down by The Beach House Hotel at Milford on sea .Lovely food and friendly staff

A lovely pub with a child's outdoor playarea

Very friendly staff but food was rather disappointing . Cold food served although presentation was good.

No dinner bút we were lucky to be here on the evening local musicians bring in their instruments and play. Great! (And we were allowed to play along: even greater;-)

Really good pub, lovely staff, good atmosphere, lovely outdoor area

Change of name but still The Rydal to locals

I so seldom go into licensed public houses. I would not go in during the evenings.

Lovely pub. Nice barmaid .very generous.

Drank so much I lost my shirt? Someone if you've seen it HMU

Went in on a Monday evening with a visiting friend, quite quiet but comfortable seating. Good selection on the menu and good portion size. Nicely cooked and very tasty, thoroughly recommend.

Went there for food and a drink, both of which were very nice. We would go again.

Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Thanks for a great evening

"Walkers Arms" more like runners legs

My partner and I saw a large A board outside the Walker Arms public house, stating 25% 0ff all main meals in January. So went in, ordered two main meals and drinks. But when our receipt arrived, we noticed the 25% had not been discounted on our meals. We asked the bar lady why this was, and she replied "The discount only applies to large main meals" Yet, on the A board sign, it just says ALL main meals!! Felt we had been conned!!

Really friendly, helpful staff. Enjoyable pub grub.

Nice big pub. Looked clean. Various seating options..just popped in for a Hot Chocolate which was perfect. I found the place relaxing as it was mid afternoon. I liked the look of the big room at the back for Sky Sports so will pop back when The Champions League resumes...if we are still allowed in bars due to COVID.

My friends and eaten here 3 times and myself once, the food is excellent and very good value, the best Sunday roast in the area. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Dogs are allowed in bar area and given treats.

Ok during day, food not bad, and dogs allowed so that good. Some nights live music which made it a place for the younger people. Staff very nice and helpful.

Never again. Wrong meal sent out. Then the right meal was cold.

A meal for four. One wrong meal brought out. Said sorry and went off to get the correct meal. Meal turned up stone cold. Money back and left. Night out ruined.

Great place, food very tasty and we didn’t have to wait too long, reasonable prices. Friendly staff and great Assistant Manager Georgie, a real people person.

Very impressed...lovely interior...lovely food and coffee

Nice enough in the big scheme of things. Just that the ale wasn't great shakes. Possibly I was just unlucky. Ringwood 49er.

Very friendly and good food 👍 lovely staff 👍 and parking at the back of the pub 👍

Extremely good food. The staff are all very friendly. Great atmosphere. Couldn't ask for anything more from a pub. Kudos!

We enjoy going here. The food is lovely and the staff are really friendly.

Not a bad place at all food was nice beers decent and prices in keeping with the area.would return when in the area

Lovely friendly helpful staff Super premises lovely gardens

Well run and great place for food and drinks Super attentive staff