The best restaurants serving British food in New Forest South East

The best place for breakfast. We travel from Southampton each time to enjoy it. The quality of food, the service and the whole place is amazing. We absolutely love coming back and we have reassurance that the food will as superb as each time . Coming back tomorrow for a lunch and cannot wait.

Lovely panini, fresh and tasty, plus a great cup of tea and tasty fresh flapjack. Lovely service and great place on the Lymington Quay front.

Love going to the Chapel, lovely service, my kids LOVE the treasure box too and the drinks / food are amazing!! Would definitely recommend!

We visited with 6 of us and a baby. The service was very quick and friendly. I am currently dairy and soya free and was able to have something to eat and drink (which is usually difficult when out!). The family was all impressed with the lunch selection.

We (two couples) visited this wonderful gem at lunchtime on 27th August. Our friends live in the area and had visited this fish and chip shop before and had highly recommended the quality of the food. All four of us ordered fish and chips and we all agreed that the quality of the meals was first class together with the service that we received. The proprietor, who performs the cooking, was very pleasant, amenable and friendly. We would certainly make a point of visiting this establishment whenever we are next in the area.

Having had a ploughman's at another pub in the week, this was a breath of fresh air. Served on a sensible sized plate with a good choice of main items such as Pork Pie, Scotch egg, Cheeses but it was enhanced by a choice of bread, Branston or local chutney, silver onions, gherkins and a sensible sized piece of butter. Everything had so much flavour and was good value for money. A+ and will visit again.

This is amazing little Cafe but unfortunately we only get to go when we are on holiday 🥲 The owner is so friendly and nothing is too much trouble. And the food is extremely good and always fresh. We always have a chat and are made to feel most welcome. Love it ❤️

Took an elderly friend in for some brunch. We both throughly enjoyed our visit. The food was fresh and lovely. I got the biggest breakfast baguette I’ve ever seen! Was lovely. My friend got a jacket potato and he said it was lovely. He really enjoyed getting out the house and into the great atmosphere at the cafe. Even better that dogs are allowed! Thanks guys.

I rarely write reviews as they are subjective - an individual's feeling from their own frame of reference. Everyone experiences moments in different ways. However, on this occasion I can't keep quiet and I'm right! Annette and Paul have created an absolutely wonderful place to eat, stay and relax. Phenomenal food, a lovely room and incredible service by everyone we met, all set in the peaceful village of Whitsbury. A special stay and one that will stay in the memory for a very long time. Thank you x

Always good food but beware...the portion sizes are HUGE! Doggy bag always needed for my girly appetite. Lovely well cooked food and non touristy prices!

This was a great pub with absolutely lovely friendly staff. Happy atmosphere, spit and sawdust good people. Our lady waitress was super lovely. The gents at the bar were really friendly too. We felt welcomed and at home. Also, huge compliments to the chef! Amazing steak dinner! Thank you! :) x

Lovely friendly pub, would definitely go back

We visited the premises for a midweek evening meal in August. We had pre booked the meal several months before, a must in high season. We were met by the new maitre de, who was in his second week at the restaurant. From reading previous reviews, he is a good addition to the premises. He was attentive and knowledgeable and made us feel at ease immediately. We opted for the 7 course taster, but not being great wine drinkers we sought advice. On his recommendation, we were able to share a ‘wine flight’ between my wife and I. They even gave us a spare glass on each course. This elevated the whole meal experience for us. The entire meal was sublime, with faultless service from the staff. Only one observation was the over attentiveness of the owners wife, who had a habit of over lingering at a table once a course was served. Sometimes less is better👍. Will we return ? Absolutely Yes! Highly recommended.

Great food and fantastic friendly service in this wonderful historic building. This was a real highlight in our holiday in the south.

One of the best in the New Forest.. can't wait to go back