The best restaurants serving British food in New Forest South East

Great New Forest pub, ideally situated for walks or cycling in the forest. Ploughman's lunch only but what a choice, great quality and service.

What a lovely find in Lymington - probably one of our best meals in the last few years and we enjoy eating out alot. We found this via the Michelin guide and made a day trip of it to visit this charming restaurant by the marina walking street. We chose to have an early lunch with their 7 course tasting menu. Our particular menu had a seafood focus to it and my goodness was it a treat. We had oyster dressed in honey and jalapeño, delicate crab with asparagus velouté and poached quail egg, skate cheeks with the most lovely langoustine sauce and lobster cassoulet! As the courses kept coming, we were delighted with different flavour combinations. The best, well - perhaps second best because the crab dish really stole the show - was the main dessert which was a sabayon with an indulgent chocolate mousse drizzled with the most perfect South African olive oil - the combination was nutty and rich and each time you inhaled, you got the lovely olive oil aroma dancing with the sabayon - such a surprisingly lovely combination that just makes you shake your head in wonder. Service was professional and attentive with a full understanding of each dish and detail. The accompanying wine flight was also the perfect compliment to the tasting menu - not trying to stand out but instead meanders with you on chef’s culinary journey. We drove from London and will do so again in a heartbeat to come back. The tasting menu is innovative and interesting, but not so wacky that you don’t recognise your meal. Prices are not cheap but certainly not over the top for the quality of the ingredients, experience and skill of the chef’s team and impeccable service. Lunch is a good time to visit as its not as busy as dinner (which they are often fully booked) and allows you time to enjoy the experience and still have a nice walk afterwards. Note: bring cash as service is not added to the credit card bill and can only be paid separately - nearest cash machine is at Tesco about 8 mins away so good to sort this out beforehand. Parking is available in the lots at the marina (if its busy, wait a few mins as people seem to come and go). Dress code I would say is comfortable and neat. The ambiance of the restaurant is calm and charming with a few little whimsical features that make you smile - we sat next to a metal angler fish lamp! But the team here really pulls it all together, - so welcoming, knowledgable and passionate about their food and wine. Such a lovely find and we will be back again soon!

Great food, reasonable prices, lovely friendly staff. We were a large party so we had pre ordered but I was still impressed that the all the food came out together, piping hot and very tasty. Some of us arrived early but the table was ready and we were welcomed to sit down and have a drink or coffee while we waited for our companions.

Delicious food and excellent atmosphere in a beautiful setting. Perfect for a walk through the forest, plenty of outside space to enjoy and dog friendly to boot. Absolutely wonderful service from Chloe, a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon. Thank you for accommodating our large group. Highly recommended.

Visited the new forest for a family Sunday lunch. The three pubs we tried all booked up so left the forest hoping to find somewhere. By chance we stopped here and so glad we did. Lovely garden for the three children with play equipment. Varied menu with child friendly options. Food came out in a timely way and was hot. Lovely helpful staff. Lovely guy whose people skills were excellent. Bill was reasonable. So what started as a disaster with fed up children turned out to be a very nice lunch.

Great Sunday dinner. Chose the 3 course deal. Great value for money. Nice bottle of Merlot too. Thoroughly enjoyable. Great vibes. Restaurant busy. Service excellent 👌 food lovely. Some live music at 5pm in the bar which was great background but in no way intrusive . Bar was packed ..so excellent vibe. 5 star again for Cliffhouse. Lovely late afternoon evening visit 😁

Always a treat to have to have an evening here and never disapppoints, which is why I keep going back. Peter's food is delicious and beautifully presented and Nicola and her front of house team always give a very warm welcome and excellent service. This restaurant has been in business for many years and there's a very good obvious reason for that .Would highly recommend

The best Thai Food restaurant in Brockenhurst. I’ve been here many times, always get a friendly service & nice food. Recommended 👍👍

Peggy May's Café is an absolute gem. Situated on High Street, which is the main road through Lyndhurst, it has an ideal location with a NFDC car park about five minutes walk away. This was my first visit. Living so close to Lyndhurst, we don't usually eat out there, but Mrs Philmex1 suggested it as a good place to eat. I wasn't disappointed. I ordered the chicken and halloumi wrap, changing the mayoracha sauce for ordinary mayonnaise. It was one of the best wraps I've ever had. The filling was generous and it tasted so good. Mrs Philmex1 had a baked spud with cheese and beans and thoroughly enjoyed it. It certainly looked good with plenty of fillings. The staff we encountered were lovely - very polite, friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Though busy, Peggy May's had a lovely atmosphere which enhanced our meal. Excellent in every respect!

This is a lovely place...we had breakfast here...the food was all cooked fresh and the service was swift... it's quite a large place but feels quite intimate... spotlessly clean and very well run...we will return..

I’ve been a regular at this place for a long time. The staff are very friendly and polite and the food is delicious. I recently had the cheese scone and it was gorgeous. definitely recommended

My husband and I both loved our stay here. The hotel staff were lovely and friendly. Tilly and Hallie in particular. Our rooms and the hotel were lovely and clean. There was a good choice for breakfast dinner and lunch. The food was delicious. The hotel is situated at the edge of the New Forest. The garden backs on to the New Forest with lovely walks. We will definitely visit again.

Quick and attentive service. We had cake and tea which was really nice. However, prices were at the high end. Good stopping off point in New forest.

Ate here as part of our stay here. Warm decor in the restaurant. Was given a warm welcome by our waiter who provided great service throughout the evening. Enjoyed tasty small Barbacoa Beef Tacos to start, a great Battered Haddock & Chips with a salted caramel to finish. Recommended if in area or staying at hotel.

One of My Favourite Places to Visit This hotels restaurant is a true gem! The beautiful surroundings create a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere, making every visit enjoyable. The food is consistently delicious, and I highly recommend the Sunday roast—it's simply outstanding. The staff are always friendly and attentive, adding to the overall pleasant experience. Plenty of parking is available, which is a great convenience. Definitely worth a visit!