Woodlands Lodge Hotel in New Forest

It was my first stay with my dog at woodland lodge and was a wounderful stay

Absolutely shocking when I was there , firstly everyone was happily doing cocaine and talking about it. It was easy to notice but staff did nothing ! , then the building was painted and it rained and all the paint was dripping down walls , door ways , spilling down the car park , It’s absolutely destroyed my 200 pound shoes , my 80 pound shirt and now I have to have my car cleaned cause it’s all in my carpets may even have to change my floor mats not happy at all cause I doubt they will do anything or even pay for the damage it created ! I wouldn’t advise using this place and I certainly won’t be going there again absolutely shocking

The hotel is fine but they told us they had a bike shed for our bikes and it's just not true. They have a storage shed which is full of tables and sacks of salt etc. It was a real struggle to get two bikes in there and there is nothing to lock bikes to. I would not recommend for a cycling holiday.

Fantastic nights stay.. wish to stay longer. Excellent breakfast.

Really decent hotel for this overnight room Rate. The beds were super comfy and the bathroom was nicely done. The hotel layout is interestingly quirky. We didn’t dine in or use the bar. The breakfast option was there and looked decent. We didn’t dine. WiFi was good too.

Lovely Hotel Ideal for walks in the new forest

The review is based on staying for one night only without breakfast or dinner. We stayed in room 19 which was on the ground floor at the extremity of the building. The furnishings were of a good standard, bedding, towels, etc. very good standard. The bed (standard double) was very comfortable, with decent pillows. Small but good (non-smart) TV. Tea and coffee facilities with both tea and coffee cups. Sparkling and still water bottles (the still water had already been opened) and biscuits were provided, as were shampoo and shower gel. The room was 'cosy' (small) and the bathroom (no bath) was very small but adequate. The shower was wonderful - massive water flow. The bathroom had very poor ventilation and damp/mildew was evident in some places. The room door allowed all the sound from the hallway to come through, which considering that the hallway was thin laminated wooden-floored and very 'loud and 'echo-ey' meant we could hear other guests unlocking/locking and opening/closing their doors as if we in the hallway ourselves. The hallway floor sounded hollow so wheeling a suitcase along was very noisy. Only one mains socket is available (via an adaptor). Single-glazed sash window faced the hotel's main gravel car park. This meant any vehicles arriving late or departing very early disturbed sleep. The public areas of the hotel were lovely. Attractive decor and all seemed spotless. Not that we ate, but the dining areas seemed bright, airy, spacious and welcoming. I'm guessing the room we had was probably their poorest and imagine that the upper floor rooms at the rear would have been delightful, but room 19 is not one to aim for! There is (claimed) Wi-Fi throughout all rooms and public spaces but we couldn't get more than 3 Mb/s (very slow) in our room, which is OK for basic, simple stuff. We secured a discount online and therefore couldn't complain, but wouldn't have wanted to pay standard full rate for room 19. The hotel is situated within very easy reach of the rural parts of the New Forest. It's in a really quiet area with a lovely rear garden/grounds - perfect for warmer and dryer months.

Had a pleasant one night stay here. Room was very clean and comfortable. Staff were helpful and friendly. They also went the extra mile with dog friendliness by providing a dedicated towel, blanket, and a treat - a very cute touch! Oh and food was delicious! Highly recommend!

We had the chocoholics afternoon tea, which I bought for my husband for his birthday. We were greeted by a lovely lady who was friendly and attentive. They had set us a nice table by the window. Unfortunately the place was completely empty, which was a shame as it made it colder with not much of an atmosphere. However, this did not impact the service or food. The food was really delicious. I particularly loved the chocolate mousse on a thin, flaky pastry case and the baileys shot with cream, which was extra tasty. If I had to give any critique, which I think is constructive feedback, is that new teapots are needed. The tea kept spilling all out of the pot no matter how carefully I poured it. Other than that, our server was lovely, and the food was delicious. Thank you

We loved our family time with you. So relaxing, comfortable rooms and great service. We felt very comfortable with you all.

My elderly aunt was booked to stay here with her dog, but when her canine colleague passed away suddenly, the hotel kindly cancelled the booking with no hassle at all. I heard the message that the hotel left my aunt, and it was kind, warm, generous and consoling. She and I have never stayed at this hotel, but having experienced their customer service, I can only imagine what a lovely place it would be to stay. Please pass our thanks on to your team.

Great location, comfortable room, really nice food and very friendly staff. Will definitely be back again.

Hotel tastefully and traditionally furnished throughout. Our twin room was spacious with a lovely large ensuite bathroom and everything very clean. Staff welcoming and friendly. Great choice of cooked breakfast and we also enjoyed a very good quality, nicely presented evening meal. Overall stay was extremely good value for money.

Great location for exploring the New Forest and coastline. Very dog friendly which suited our needs.

Beautiful place for a weekend getaway...or longer.

We had a wonderful stay at the woodlands Lodge. We were greeted warmly and staff could not do enough to make our stay comfortable. We had a very spacious, comfortable room which was pleasantly warm, despite the freezing external temperature. The food at breakfast and supper was delicious with a wide choice. We are looking forward to a return visit.

Excelente local bem limpo e super indico

Great location. Good value and food.

Really nice hotel on edge of new forest, dog friendly and can walk from the hotel straight out on the forest. Stayed here several times always enjoy it

Lovely Country hotel ideally suited to visit the New Forest. Polite and efficient staff. Dinner and breakfast both excellent quality.

Beautiful clean hotel, games room is amazing, just to sit and play board games rather than sit in your room was a treat. Genuinely lovely staff, all cheerful and helpful. They let me bring a birthday cake for my partner and I’d forgotten candles so they put some on and brought it out on a slate with Happy Birthday iced in chocolate, it was lovely and he was so surprised. I cannot recommend this hotel highly enough.

Staff are amazing, so friendly and welcoming. We can’t wait to come back.

We have been to the Woodlands on many occasions and decided to take the hotel exclusively for 3 nights for a big birthday celebration for 31 friends and family and 4 dogs! Without exception everyone agreed that it was a fabulous location fantastic food and drink and Imogene and Rob along with their amazing staff could not have made us more welcome. We will certainly never forget the weekend and look forward to many more visits - thanks again to all - Jackie and Dave

We have had another amazing stay at Woodlands, the staff are (as always) attentive and polite, nothing is too much trouble. The food is outstanding (as always), served in a timely manner and absolutely delicious. We love the fact that we can eat in the lounge with our dog and he isn't excluded from the hotel experience. We are looking forward to returning for another stay next April for our wedding anniversary, hopefully in one of our favorite rooms downstairs this time. Many thanks to all of the wonderful staff at Woodlands!!!

Everything was great. The pool area was fantastic, highly recommended. Walked around the gym. Had everything for anybody.

I can't praise the staff enough! They went over and above to help us, many thanks to the chef on Saturday!! They were courteous, polite, and willing to help. Excellent customer service! The hotel itself is very clean, the food was lovely and well presented, also reasonably priced, more like pub prices than hotel price and the New Forest is a beautiful place to visit.

We stayed for our anniversary after getting married at this venue last year and it remains our favourite place to stay. The food is fantastic, the staff are lovely and the hotel and grounds are beautifully done. Highly recommend if you're looking for a relaxing place to stay within easy reach of the New Forest.

Really lovely night's stay with an excellent dinner and breakfast. My only note would be that it would be nice to have filter coffee with breakfast rather than instant but that is a truly minor niggle!

We enjoyed a great meal here and made a return visit, this time staying overnight and opting for breakfast. The food was wonderful on both occasions, well put together and portion sizes were sensible, leaving you comfortably full. Our family room was spacious and had all we needed. Sadly the bed was dreadful. It offered little support, resulting in a poor night's sleep and leaving us both in pain. We shared our feedback weeks ago and have had no reply to date. We would highly recommend the food and credit to the staff who are very friendly, it's a great shame about the bed. Edit: Feedback emailed to Woodlands 12 Sept, over four weeks ago.

Lovely hotel, friendly, good food. Would definitely come back

We have always found the hotel very special and it caters for our needs. The location, food and staff are key to our stay at Woodlands, we come every year.

Brilliant! What a lovely place! We had a wonderfull stay! Confortable bed, friendly people, lovely garden, excellent food and breakfast. Perfect location to explore the National Park! We can only recommend!

Excellent hotel, comfortable bed, really friendly people and a good location on the outskirts of Southampton. Brilliant 👍

Hired room with buffet for family gathering. Very pleased with everything. Lovely garden and grounds for children to run around

I went here for a small wake (I seem to have been to quite a few lately) and it was really lovely. We were in a lovely airy room with plenty of places to sit. The food was excellent, service was super, really friendly without being over friendly. Overall this made such a wonderful setting and was really welcoming. I would definitely return.

My friend and I booked a room for a night here as it was dog friendly and near to the airport. The location is absolutely beautiful. As soon as we walked through the door we were made to feel so welcome by the lovely Fiona who went above and beyond to make us comfortable. Our standard twin room was spacious and spotless. Comfy beds, gorgeous bathroom, stunning gardens. We just wished that we could have stayed longer. Can't recommend enough!

Coffee and cake-lovely quiet venue, either inside or in the garden. Very peaceful and relaxing. Staff helpful and friendly.

Lovely building and gardens, staff very friendly and welcoming we had a great few days here with the dog. Cooked breakfast I think could be improved, slightly under cooked for me and not much flavour, I went for the waffle the other mornings and that was perfect. Few little changes to the rooms maybe.. we stayed in room 11 and the small TV being to far away and at an awkward angle made watching a little difficult. Also the kettle needed moving each time to use it so it could reach the plug socket. Soap missing and a half opened bottle of water in the room on arrival, we simply asked for some soap and the nice lady brought us some straight up. All in all we had a comfortable stay and no major issues, always room for improvements, I'd stay here again no problems.

Absolute beautiful little place. We had lunch and the food was Amazing!! Service was really good and the waitor was very Friendly. Dogs are allowed and there were waterbowls for them to drink from. 5/5

Stayed for a few days due to work, wonderful hotel on the edge of the new forest. Service is fantastic, have never met nicer hotel staff. Thank you.

Fabulous hotel. Staff are incredible - thank you to the team who made my Dad and his wife’s wedding anniversary extra special by decorating their room. It was a really lovely surprise for them! Thank you!

Was looking for a nice hotel for a stop over for the night, and this one came out on top. What a lovely place. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. They couldn't do enough for us. The room was very clean and tidy. Had booked a table for half 7, but they offered if we would to eat eearlier, which we did. The food was excellent, fresh, hot and served quickly. Pudding was just as good. And for breakfast there was a nice wide choice from continental or full English, highly recommend the waffles 👌. Paying the bill was no problem, all done online in about 2/3 minutes. Would highly recommend to anyone. 11/10 👌👌👌

We visited Woodlands Lodge today for afternoon tea for my mum's birthday. I wanted to treat her to something special after a really difficult few months and I couldn't have asked for more. The wonderful staff had set up a table on the patio for us and had decorated with a birthday banner, which was a lovely surprise and went out of their to look after us. We were presented with great selection of finger sandwiches, traditional plain and fruit scones with jam and cream, and a lovely selection of miniature cakes alongside unlimited tea or coffee. And to top it off, to wish mum a happy birthday, bought out a beautifully decorated plate with extra chocolates and macaroons. Thank you for making the day so special.

My wife and I ate here for two consecutive nights as we were staying at the hotel. The food was tasty, well presented and of sufficient quantity. Prices for food and wine were reasonable especially when considering the present Cost of Living crises. Tables were spaced well apart but some gentle background music might have added to the atmosphere. Staff were very obliging and seemed to want the customer to have a good experience. Definitely recommended.

Very peaceful. Beautiful position in the forest. Excellent, attentive service. Good food.

Can't fault the location and surrounding woodland. Staff very helpful and friendly. Lovely room which was clean and tidy. Bed comfortable, breakfast nicely cooked and fresh. Dinner nicely cooked also. Tagliatelle dish could be improved by using softer sun-dried tomatoes (the sort in olive oil) and chopped into smaller pieces but it was nice anyway. I asked for the recipe! We would stay there again if in the area.

Attractive hotel, nice grounds, and open forest through a gate at the end of the garden. Good food, and pleasant room. All made for a pleasant break.

We attended a Wake at the Hotel and were impressed by the building and decor. The staff were friendly and helpful and the refreshments were delicious. Highly recommended.

Stayed for dinner bed and breakfast on 22/04/23. Hotel is beautiful and in a stunning location. All the staff we dealt with were really lovely. Food was amazing. Room was beautiful, clean and comfortable. Looking forward to visiting again soon.

A very nice hotel with friendly and helpful staff all in all a lovely place to stay

Lovely afternoon tea with family for my mums birthday. ❤️

We were delighted to recently return the the Woodlands Hotel with our two dogs. As a 3* Hotel we felt the buildings appeard tired but this was more than made up for by the delightful staff and ambiance. Deep cleaning wouldnt go amiss in our in our supberb bedroom suite (17) at low level in the bathroom! Resturant food and relaxed service was excellant. We plan to return.

I was in room 3 and found the bed well sprung but old style. If you get too close to the edge you will be on the floor. There is no shower which was a shame. The room was very clean and cozy, although it's a double I wouldn't recommend it for two people. But for my one night on business it was ideal. The hotel is in a very rural setting so don't expect to walk to shops. It would make a good base for a holiday if you are out every day as there is little else to do there.

Excellent stay all round Returning guests who rate the hotel very highly

Such a lovely place, beautiful location and the staff are lovely. Food is amazing! Dog loves it too!

Great service , room was good size , with ensuite, separate shower and bath. Breakfast was good a little over priced. Staff were friendly loved the grounds and access to the woods and walks from the garden.

Lovely afternoon tea, went for the Gentlemens one. Couldn't fault it, one of the best. Definitely be back.

We visited the Lodge for afternoon tea, sadly following a funeral of a dear family friend. The team were very attentive and happy to help. We were in the conservatory area which was comfortable enough. With lovely all round views of the garden. The tea itself was nice. A selection of sandwiches and scones with cream and jam. Along with tea and coffee. The bar was well stocked, with no draft beers or soft drinks. Everything was bottled. I cannot comment on the rooms. An old building with character. And a pleasant afternoon. Parking available.

My wife and I enjoyed a short break with our dog at this very comfortable hotel on a DBB basis. We booked a studio room which comprised well appointed bedroom; en-suite shower/wc and a conservatory opening directly on to the garden. There is a guest lounge with several board games for the rainy days; a well stocked cosy bar and restaurant. We were very impressed by the quality of the food. Staff were friendly, helpful and welcoming. Very dog friendly, the garden opens to the forest for excellent walks. We will definitely return.

Good food nice hotel very helpful staff direct access to forest . Very dog friendly 🐕‍🦺

Spent a wonderfully relaxing 5 days here with our dog. Very welcoming staff and friendly, efficient service. Nice grounds with immediate access to the Forest. Food was excellent

We stayed for 2 nights in mid-Jan during the height of the cold/wet spell, when the ground underfoot was part-frozen and water-logged. Not ideal conditions for walking with 2 dogs. The Hotel was excellent. The building was of dated design, but had been upgraded, and was extremely comfortable. The suite we had was ideal for the dogs with access straight out into the gardens and beyond. The meals throughout were of very high quality. The staff likewise were everywhere charming and welcoming. We did not think the charges excessive, but it was low season. Highly recommended

Very nice hotel. Not very big, very friendly staff, food very good and wine very reasonably priced. Nice location in the New Forest. Intend to go back in spring or Autumn. Was a nice New Year's break.

Imogene and the team are absolutely amazing, they hosted our wedding and it was truly amazing. The food is second to none. The whole weekend was perfect from the forest walks to the cosy Comfy spacious rooms.

Absolutely beautiful staff can’t do enough for you , dogs extremely welcome Food fantastic very highly recommend Great gardens facilities amazing stunning walks very close by Will definitely return A must

The view was great. The toilet seat was disgusting. Walls super thin that could hear neighbours just talking Bed sheet and teapot hasn't been cleaned before arrival. Raised it with the receptionist, she was nice and polite but couldn't give my money back cause it's been pre paid. Also there's a very weird open area ceiling above the bathroom which is filthy and feels like some rats could be living up there, therefore couldn't sleep and woke up with every noise.

Well worth a visit...very nice place and staff amazing.

We booked the conservatory for lunch for approximatley 30 people. Menu options beforehand were excellent. Nothing was too much trouble in arranging the party and on the day we were so well looked after and the food was great. Will definitley be returning.

Dog friendly, extremely helpful staff and lovely outside area which opens up into the woodlands. We were recommended by friends and will definitely return. We tried breakfast lunch and dinner over the 3 days and were impressed with all 3.

Last minute booking with my wife and our dog. Great hotel and team, made us feel so welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Lovely location with great access to the forest and dog walks. We needed this little overnight break away from the world. Thank you

An absolutely fantastic place to have our wedding. Staff were brilliant and food was top notch!

Lovely hotel, good food, friendly staff. Lovely surroundings.

Beautiful hotel. I came here for a wedding and it was such a lovely venue. The grounds are lovely and the rooms are gorgeous. Food was exceptional, especially breakfast. All staff were friendly and accommodating.

This was our second visit and was still an excellent place to stay and eat. The staff very friendly and very dog friendly. The situation is perfect for dog walkers where you are able to walk from the hotel’s extensive garden directly into the forest. Our room was very clean and beds comfortable and had open views over the garden and forest.

Lovely stay Bath in room very very small Breakfast wasn't good No continental breakfast layed out so couldn't see or choose Cooked breakfast very greasy Evening meal fantastic and service fantastic

Lovely place to stay. The staff are very friendly, attentive and happy to help. The hotel is lovely in lovely surroundings. The food is lovely. I would highly recommend

Went to the Woodlands Lodge Hotel for lunch this afternoon to celebrate our 25 Wedding Anniversary, only to find out there were two other couples celebrating their 25th also. How spooky is that. Would highly recommend this place for the service and food, its excellent. Will definitely be back. The staff were very attentive and I couldn't fault the service at all. Top quality food at a very reasonable price.

Lovely location. Great if you have a dog/dogs. Massive garden which has gate straight into the woods.lots of ponies, deer and squirrels to see. Breakfast nice. Ground floor rooms open directly onto the garden. Can eat at the hotel with your dog in the bar area which is also a plus.

Suitable for those who are easily satisfied . A weekend spoilt. I will not be staying there again... very disappointed,

Amazing venue!!! Wonderful staff. Had my baby shower here and couldn't imagine it have being anywhere else. Thank you to the amazing team of staff, you were also so lovely in the organisation and right up until and throughout the day. Beautiful afternoon tea 😍

A country hotel with much to commend it, but with a few issues as well, mainly in the dining experience. The hotel’s location in the New Forest is excellent, with many possible walks starting from the hotel grounds. As a birder, I was excited to find Spotted Flycatcher and Common Redstarts within 150m of the hotel buildings. We stayed for 3 nights and had dinner on the last of these. There is ample parking. We were checked in efficiently and had help taking our bags to the room. The very clean room was spacious with lots of storage space and a lovely view over the grounds. The bathroom had both a bath and shower, but that meant that both were small. No problem with hot water, and the towels were fine. There was a small TV, a fan and a hairdryer, two comfortable chairs and a small table. Plain and sparkling bottled water was provided. The wifi worked reasonably most of the time. The bed and pillows were too soft and saggy for me. The fire notice on the bedroom door had a large section of the English instructions missing. Rooms are tidied and cleaned only on request, which seems sensible. The stairs had some dead flies and a distinctive dead moth on them when we arrived and these only disappeared on our third day. The room was spidery. The thin-legged cellar spider that dropped onto the bed was one thing, but the large, hairy, house spider scuttling past me to hide under the bed was another. The bathroom had a much lower ceiling than the main room leaving a large and open void above, which may have been the source of these arachnids, as I doubt that it could be cleaned. There were also cobwebs above the light shade. The bar is adequately stocked, with some reasonable bottled beers and a draft lager. On one day, we had sandwiches here for lunch and they were nice (though tasting of too much margarine). Breakfast was problematic for me. Everything, including drinks, had to be ordered and served, which means you can’t have a quick continental breakfast or choose what you like the look of. The service was friendly, but slow and erratic, so that the coffee and tea might come soon after ordering, but the food would be 20-30 minutes later. The quality of food was fine, with a range of branded cereals, plain or fruit yogurt (twice we ordered plain yogurt but fruit yogurt was served and had to be changed) and the usual selection of cooked breakfast, with good portions. The decaff coffee is good. On our last night, we had an evening meal with friends. I take responsibility for not discussing my dietary requirements in advance, but I did not expect the kitchen to be totally inflexible. I wanted a main course without onion and or garlic and not deep fried. The only option appeared to be the steak, but I wouldn’t eat 8oz of red meat in one sitting (that’s half a week’s healthy allowance) and at almost £30 I wasn’t going to eat half a steak. They couldn’t do a plain fish or chicken meal without the sauces, and I finally suggested a mushroom omelette and some bread, just to have something to eat. They forgot to bring the bread with the omelette and it took quite a while to come, perhaps defrosting. My partner enjoyed her fried fish, though there weren’t too m any skin –on chips to accompany it. The customer-facing staff were lovely, with the exception of the owner, who was sullen and unfriendly. No response to my ‘Good Morning’ at breakfast; no ‘thank you’ or ‘see you again’ or ‘safe journey’ when my partner paid the bill before leaving. At breakfast one day, he spotted me asking the waitress for a clean cup. They were all stained, which I could live with, but mine also had little bits in it that hadn’t been rinsed off. He came over to ask what the problem was. I said it was a dirty cup but it had been resolved, and he just glowered at me for a while, before turning and walking off. It made me feel quite unwelcome.

Spotless clean rooms and the rooms were nice and comfortable. Had a nice dinner food lovely. Breakfast was nice quality. It was a very quiet relaxing place with access to the national forest.

Wonderful place overlooking the forest.

Had bed and breakfast. Friendly staff, lovely location and garden. Great for walking out. Comfy room, fab breakfast including fresh fruit salad and vegetarian cooked breakfast and lots of toast.

Great hotel. Good food, good service. Vegan and veggie options on the menu. Wifi could be a bit patchy. Rock hard pillows but otherwise rooms were clean and large with free drinks. Bath and shower in double room, shower only in twin room. Nice lounge area with games available. Parking. Ramps for wheelchairs though can't say how complete access around the hotel is. Nice garden. Borders the New Forest. Close to other things, I.e. shopping, attractions etc.

We held an afternoon tea party to celebrate our Diamond Wedding Anniversary with our family. The afternoon tea was delicious and everyone enjoyed themselves.

Had a business event here, the staff were amazing and attentive for our group of 20 odd. Some areas of the place are looking a bit tired, however we were looked after well which is what makes it. Service with a smile👍👌

Room clean and tidy, location perfect to enjoy the New Forest, the hotel needs a lick of paint, shabby in places but the staff more than make up for it. They are polite, attentive and happy to engage in conversation. Cooked breakfast was superb.

I attended a baby shower at Woodlands Lodge over the weekend and have to say the service and food were amazing. It’s a beautiful venue that’s tucked away in Woodlands. I spotted some garden games outside, it was perfect weather for a game of giant chess too! Beautiful venue, brilliant staff always making sure we were okay but without you really knowing they were there. I’ll definitely come back! Glad I know it’s there now.

This is a great boutique hotel, lovely setting, excellent service from simply everyone, very friendly and helpful, great food choices for every meal, and for those that need it dog friendly. There is good meal separation for those that dont want to dine with dogs. Finally whats more great value. Well done!

Beautiful setting. Fantastic food and great service.

We had our wedding here 6months ago and had such a wonderful day. From our first visit three years ago, the staff have been warm, friendly and efficient. We were again greeted for dinner tonight with smiles and attentive service. Over the three years we have had cream teas, dinners and of course our wedding breakfast. My dietary needs are extremely well catered for, making a relaxing meal every time. Thank you to all the staff, including the chef, for giving us a special place to visit and see you again soon!

Lovely location with entrance to forest Great staff very attentive Food was superb Only small negative shower pressure not great but it's an old building

Amazing hotel, food amazing, staff friendly, definitely will come back

Very friendly staff, wonderfully peaceful venue.

We had our wedding weekend at Woodlands Lodge Hotel and it was absolutely perfect. The team were always on hand to cater to our every need and everything went exactly to plan. I can’t thank everyone enough nor could I have asked for anything more! The food was amazing and the gardens made for the best wedding photos. Thank you Imogene and team - we will definitely be back.

Fantastic hotel food absolutely amazing staff superb would recommend to anyone will definitely be going back

Excellent wedding venue. No other guests, which made the weekend so special.

The staff are so friendly making the hotel even more inviting. There was a detailed maped out walk provided by the hotel, the surrounding area is amazing.

Went there for Sunday lunch and expected a roast dinner as per their own menu. "Not today folks" "not enough guests to warrant cooking" What??? Disappointed but the food was good off the menu. Ordered a pint and a half of shandy and got two large bottles of beer half empty with our two drinks. "They don't serve half pints only bottles" What??? (Again) Therefore there was too much beer and we paid more for the privilege. We could have shared one bottle between the two shandys. Point was we were not asked or told as such. Poor service there. However...... Otherwise great. Pleasant staff. Nice location. Dog friendly too. Would go again.