On our way to the ferry terminal for Isle of Wight, we found out all the ferries were cancelled due…read moreto severe weather... We were hungry for some food, so we instead headed over to Riverview Restaurant inside The Master Builder's. The Master Builder's is more of a hotel than a restaurant, with a gorgeous view of the water. It is located right by the Beaulieu River. Even on a rainy and windy day, it was still very picturesque. Once we stepped inside, it felt as if we walked into some kind of historic building. And, rightfully so, as this is a historic hotel. They had a continental buffet set up in the main dining area. They had cereals, granola, baked goods, cheese and charcuterie platters, juice, yogurt, etc. Pretty nice selection. And what's better than looking at these selections? Being able have them without any added cost to your breakfast order of your choice! What! Their menu is plenty, but with simple pricing method. You either get the continental breakfast buffet with tea, coffee, and toast for one price, or add Full Cooked Breakfast to it with just a big more. As for "full cooked breakfast," we went with The Master Builder's Full English breakfast. It comes with Sausage, Smoked Bacon, Grilled Tomato, Mushroom, Black Pudding, Fried Bread and choice of Fried, Scrambled or Poached free range egg. I went with poached egg. One change we've made to our order was, exchanging Black Pudding with White Pudding. They were all very tasty, only thing was that the poached egg was a bit over-cooked... Other than that, it was really nice! Portion was great too. We had a really nice brunch here with lovely company, the service was polite and although bit slow, we were well taken care of. It was very relaxing and serene. Must be super popular during the warm/hot season!

Incredible venue, worth the visit. Beautiful as you approach the house with wonderful grounds,…read moreincluding the garden where they grow much of their own produce. Parts of the meal were fantastic, a few were just good, but the combination with the atmosphere and good service earned five stars. My favorite part of the meal was the eggs from the snacks section (I forgot the name, but their equivalent of scotch eggs). The porchetta was also excellent, with a lot of crackling. Don't miss the onion straws, they were addictive. I was disappointed in the mozzarella with beetroot, way too much beetroot that overpowered the dish. Overall, though, a great experience and i plan to return with my family.

The first of two incredible back-to-back Pig dining experiences in England. I absolutely loved the…read moreatmosphere, and you could tell it appealed across demographics as the age range of guests wen from young adults to elderly, all seeming happy with their food and service. My dinner was exquisite - I ate on the later side after one or two pre-dinner drinks and ample time to review the menu. I wasn't as fond of the Saddleback Crackling pig skin with applesauce - this was too crispy for my liking. The first few bites I was afraid to crack a tooth. The slow cooked Lamb belly was out of this world. Service was very good given how busy the restaurant was. Best of all I spent the night in a charming room and enjoyed a lovely breakfast the next morning. Such a wonderful, charming placed to escape in the New Forest.

The Michelin starred Terrace restaurant was the main reason for booking a nights stay at the…read moreMontague Arms Hotel. What better way to celebrate your birthday than a Michelin star tasting menu! There was a little confusion over the time of our booking. I'm convinced I made it for 8pm but reception rang our room at quarter to telling me it was actually for 7pm. I'm not sure what went wrong here but we needn't have worried as we were not rushed at all. On arrival at the restaurant we were offered a pre dinner drink in the lounge. We partook in a glass of bubbly next to the open fire, with nibbles of nuts and olives, and a canapé of cheesy bread. The sommelier came with the wine list and recommended a white or light red to go with the tasting menu as we didn't want to go for the wine pairings. We plumped for a bottle of Tasmanian Pinot Noir. We were seated in the restaurant by Pierre, the lovely maitre de. The table faced out to the garden which looked beautiful with all the reflected candle light. My handbag was even given it's own little stool to sit on - what service!! Food wise, chef Matthew Tomkinson takes his inspiration from the surrounding New Forrest, most of his ingredients being sourced from the restaurant's own kitchen garden or from local suppliers. The amuse bouche was a delicious artichoke cream garnished with artichoke crisps and the tiniest mushrooms I have ever seen! First course proper was a delightful dish of scallops with a lightly curried crust, served on a bed of puréed cauliflower with slithers of fennel and apple. All of the tastes complimented each other perfectly. Next up was a perfectly cooked piece of sea bass, with deliciously crispy skin. I can't recall everything this dish was served with but it included small potatoes and sweet onions. The next course was our favourite - roe dear cooked very pink, and I'm guessing sous vide as it was so tender and delicate, yet retaining its full flavour. This was accompanied by venison croquette, also divine, braised lettuce and a red wine jus. I couldn't fault this dish at all. Next up was a cheese course. A creamy English cheese served with quince jelly and water crackers. Although the cheese was delicious, I couldn't help thinking that this was cheating a little to serve this a course on a tasting menu. If you are going to do cheese, I at least think there should be a selection. But given this is my only complaint, it didn't effect the overall experience. Next up we're the puddings. The first was a creamy orange tart with impossibly thin pastry, served with a blood orange sorbet. My boyfriend loved this dessert. I did too but the next one made me really happy! Salted caramel fondant with creme fraiche and cider lolly sorbet - absolutely divine! This was followed with a selection of petit fours with happy birthday Gemma written on the plate - what a lovely and thoughtful finishing touch. My boyfriend commented on the deliciousness of the black current jellies, and they brought him a couple of extras to take back to the room! We moved into the lounge for a final glass of port and to let the food go down! Not only was the food amazing, the level of service was outstanding as well. Both Pierre and David the sommelier were so friendly and helpful, the complete opposite of the stuffy and snooty French service you so often experience! Both are relatively new to the Montagu Arms, but having come from the Waterside Inn and the Fat Duck, you can see where these two have learnt their skills and this can only benefit their new adventure. Overall, an amazing foodie experience, I'll remember this birthday for a long time to come!

What a lovely place! I went there for lunch today and all the food, without exception, was…read moredeliciously exquisite. The Maître de maison and waiters were excellent and all the courses were explained as they were served. They even made some special Bon bons for my Gran's birthday which were brought out with a candle. The chef also made small portions for my 93 year old grandmother who was celebrating her birthday and rustled up a single scoop of plain ice cream for her desert at no charge. If I have one complaint it is that they got the bill wrong. However, when I asked them to explain it, it was quickly whisked away and a new one presented with apologies. This was my first visit to a starred restaurant and I will definitely be going back!

Traditional Pub with Tons of History…read more Really love this place. Quirky, eccentric, authentic. A visit to Platform is almost like a trip to a maritime museum. Not only is it the last known address of the last body pulled from the wreck of the Titanic (James McGrady), it is also where Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) won his ticket on the ill-fated voyage and is featured on the movie. Great selection of all the old pub favorites offered up by a jovial proprietor.

I stumbled upon this cozy pub while casually walking around the seafront of Southampton. The…read morechalkboard sign had a picture of the Titanic (afloat) and said it was something about it being "The Titanic Bar from the Movie" - which immediately peaked my curiosity. I entered through the rear door and it was dimly lit, with a small hallway to the main pub and a staircase to the upper level where the kitchen and toilets were located. There were two rooms of the pub, each with a bar and tables/booths. There was one bartender working, named Roo. He was so fun to talk to!! He told us about the history of the bar, the area, and gave us recommendations of places to sight-see during our brief trip to Southampton. He also had amazing beer/drink recommendations. We ended up talking to one of the regular patrons, who highly recommended the fish & chips. He was not lying, it really was *THE BEST* fish & chips I had during the entire trip. Really fresh fish and chips, really delicious!! It was the best I've had, ever I believe. The space is dimly lit, full of fun trinkets and memorabilia, and has a lot of character. I lost my mind for a moment when I found newspaper articles dated April 2012 from when the Titanic set sail and when it sank. THE newspaper articles. Adhered to the wall with scotch tape (!!). I asked Roo about the lack of preservation/security of these notable pieces of history and his response was, "nobody is going to take that, this is England!" Overall, a really fun experience and amazing fish & chips. I recommend and would 100% return if I was in Southampton again.

Great atmosphere and great food options for a family with picky kids. Food was great and we didn't…read morehave to wait long, even on a busy Saturday evening with a championship soccer game on. Very impressed with the service.

This is mine & my gf favourite local pub.all staff are really helpful & friendly especially Sarah…read morewho often serves my drinks she's a lovely girl / Megan & the young Hungarian lad he's really funny & helpful to us both .Good choice of seating & t.vs to watch from plus my gf sometimes eats here & always says food is good.music is good @ weekends .good job guys & girls great manager too

We came here as a group of 15 for my mother in laws 60th brunch. We were warmly welcomed and led to…read morea decorated table with a lovely view of the harbour. Between us we ordered most of the menu, which all arrived promptly and tasted excellent. All in all we had a lovely time and would definitely go back.

Very quaint and delish cuisine. We were recommended this pub/restaurant and it did not disappoint!read more

I really like this place. Beer is usual town centre prices but its a lovely comfortable pub. I have…read morehad the food a couple of times and it has been a cut above the normal 'dinged' meals you get in other establishments. Its not awfully busy but it has kept its charm when compared to other establishments, probably only a matter of time before its converted. Its a bit out of the way but worth a visit. Had another visit following the other review on Qype. have to say the food was really very good value. The pub has been refreshed and is now light an airy. Well worth a visit.

Great visit with my partner. We were met by friendly staff …read more . Service was good . Great atmosphere large portions of food. Over all great value for money. Definitely recommend a vist

All good .. Lovely food . And excellent staff tow and very friendly as we'll with the kids . It's a…read moreshame more pubs where not like this one I whould go out more often

A wonderful family run, house restaurant, set in the idylic watership down area. Enjoy a pre-dinner…read moredrink on the outdoor decking absorbing the magnificent view of Beacon Hill. Surperb food from a set menu available at reasonable prices, I've never been disappointed. Enjoy a drink with the hosts after your meal. The Dew Pond also runs a range of wine & food evenings. Highly recommended if you're in the area.

Wonderful small restaurant in the depths of the English countryside. Every single thing that our…read moreparty of three had was delicious and excellent. Good selection of very English dishes (venison, lamb and so on). The wine list was reasonably priced and comprehensive also.

Great service, great food simple, they are always happy to serve you and with a smile, the food…read moreit's decent and the portion size is fair, the price is average but the quality makes up for that