The best restaurants in Bramshaw, Copythorne North and Minstead New Forest South East

Having seen The Royal Oak on the 'Great Places to Eat' TV programme, we decided to give it a try. It's a very small pub, with a big garden and an undercovered area with wooden tables. It was packed inside, so The Wife & I took the drinks we'd bought at the bar to a table (shared with another couple) in the undercovered area. Food is ordered at a kiosk overlooking the garden and the choice is pretty much 'Ploughman's lunch or Ploughman's lunch'. However, the Ploughman's can come with cheese, gammon, smoked mackerel, smoked trout pate, quiche, sausage roll or pork pie, and there are vegan and/or vegetarian options available. All are served with warm ciabatta, coleslaw, pickled onions, mixed leaves, chutneys, pickles - fantastic! At £14 per plate, this is great value. Wonderful place... will revisit.

Drove four hours arrived here on a recommendation. Host was unwelcoming and blunt. No children's menu given. We was a party of 6 and ended up walking out as I'm not willing to spend money on a rude and unwelcoming atmosphere from the hosts. Utterly disappointed but went somewhere else local for a five star service and was happy to spend my money there. Never again will I set foot here

Overpriced for average food, rude, aloof staff. Wouldnt go again. Dry chicken, cold creme brulee. Could go on but you get the picture. Not made to feel welcome at all

The the generous helping of scallops was accompanied by nicely cooked vegetables. The service was prompt and friendly. we enjoyed our visit and we will go back.

Me and my partner went for spa and afternoon tea, both was absolutely fantastic the spa was relaxing and the afternoon tea was beautiful so much choices and the service man was so polite and welcoming, all staff was welcoming and friendly with big smiles on there faces. The only thing that I can fault was the dust there was so much dust especially under the coffee machine and picture frames. Apart from that was a lovely experience thank you

Good technical stop on the route to eat and a good beer. Good atmosphere and service

It's in an idyllic location, and we were very much looking forward to a relaxed lunch there. It's fascinating to read the other reviews which indicate that 'we were made to feel like we were an inconvenience'. Our experience was exactly the same. On entering the pub, which only had one other couple in there, we were met with 'I can't serve you yet - you can see that I'm writing stuff down for other tables'. There was then a conversation with the other couple about the nearby Rufus Stone - the reason that the pub is there, named after the man who killed William Rufus. The barmaid mentioned that she knew nothing about it, and couldn't care less anyway, but there was an information leaflet on the bar, which she hadn't read. She mentioned that it was popular with Americans, probably because William Rufus was an American (note: he was killed nearly 400 years before America was discovered). I can't comment on pricing, as we still hadn't been served 10 minutes later, and just walked out in dismay. Seriously, if you are running a business, take an interest in customers, take an interest in why they have come there in the first place and provide the service they expect. We visit enough pub/restaurants to know how much effort other pub owners put into making their customers feel welcome and valued, but this place hasn't even taken the first step in that direction. I wouldn't have written this review if I thought that this was an isolated incident, but the other recent reviews indicate that there is a pattern of indifference to customers and a tendency to be overwhelmed by minimal levels of business which needs to change if the pub is to survive. They didn't get our business that day, so how much more have they lost for the same reason?

I didn't stay at the hotel but the service and hospitality at the pub was excellent.

We are regular visitors due to the great food, friendly and helpful staff, cosy atmosphere and fab service! Muriel and the team do a brilliant job to make your visit a pleasure every time.

Really nice place been going there for a long time certainly a lot better nowadays

Bit outdated but rooms are clean,and beds are comfortable. The breakfast is amazing 👍🏻 The only issue - poor WiFi which is bit annoying as the mobile service over here is weak.

Absolutely first class pub and stunningly good food. Attention to detail and customer service is exemplary. Will be back again ASAP

We came to experience a village where my mother's great grandmother originated The pub was a real lived history experience. We chose the scampi and locally made Tatchbury pie. All very filling and satisfying. The decor alone made our trip worthwhile.

Decent maccies but parking isn't ideal