Walked in the rain from our hotel for dinner, but they were out of food by 4:30 pm a Sunday night .read more

Been to Southampton 4 times and don't know how I missed this place before this year. Great…read moreambience, great food and plenty of craft beers. Definitely a must go when in Southampton!

What a gem! We are sad we found this at the end of our vacation. It's a beautiful pub and gardens,…read morestaff was all very pleasant and helpful and the food was excellent. We arrived mid-day on a Friday so it was not busy and we had our choice of table. After walking around the wildlife park we were chilled so sat in the bar directly in front of the fire. The quiet murmur of the other patrons, some music playing softly from the restaurant, a couple of drinks and warmth of the fire - I almost couldn't get my husband to leave. He's from the UK but has been living in the states for 30 years and this is exactly what he has missed. We had a nice chat with one of the managers, unfortunately I didn't get his name, and he showed us the horses grazing in the pasture out back. We both had the steak and ale pie on special, it was beautifully prepared and tasty. We were checked on several times to make sure we had everything we needed. This will be at the top of our list to return to on our next visit.

Excellent pub right next to Ashurst Railway station and within easy walking distance of the…read moreForestry Commission's Ashurst camp site. Friendly staff, good food, good range of beers etc. We visited for Sunday lunch. There is a huge carvery with all the trimmings as well as the usual menu. Pretty good value (for the New Forest). As well as plenty of indoor seating there's a large beer garden and a well kept (and fenced) play area for the kiddies. Space for a functions marquee too! Car parking is shared with the station next door (free).

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!

One of the best surprises in Hampshire, fantastic ambience, nice service and the food was just…read moreincredible. I had a lamb roast that was divide, my wife had an incredible mushroom gnocchi and my daughter had a what seemed a never end.tower of fine chicken breast, English bacon and cheese with a good portion of home made barbecue sauce. Lovely lunch in the middle of the New Forest.

Stayed here for two nights over Easter Weekend at short notice - just perfect. Rooms clean and to a…read morehigh standard, meals in the bar spot on!

A wonderful old English Inn that Richard and I spent the night at before a world cruise from…read moreSouthampton. Caught a taxi from the city centre after National Express coach line from Victoria although there are buses from Southampton. Wood beams adorn the ceilings of this atmospheric and cosy pub with delicious old English Fayre including a lot of Game. No loud music or slot machines. Richard's Ham Hock on the bone with duck's eggs was a huge hearty meal served by British staff. Thatched roof on the pub with a satellite cottage containing several large and well-appointed bedrooms. Bath water piping hot and windows we could open. Bit mean on the soap (it was non-existent) save for shower gel with the usual cosmetics and a disposable loofah and bath salts. Tea and coffee in the room and a television. Fresh fruit and flowers in the hotel building and free internet access and magazines. Lots of smoking tables in the grounds must be wonderful in summer. Quite pricey but good quality and breakfast included.

Went here for my father-in-law's birthday celebration and the place is pretty good. The food was…read morecooked well, and the service we received was quite pleasant. But, the starter I had was rather lacklustre - I had the crispy duck pancakes. The crispy duck was so overcooked that I couldn't bite into it, it was that tough. The entree (mains) was pretty good, for the most part. It was a Sunday Roast, so we had our choice of various types of proteins (the sides were the same for each dish though - mashed squash, parsnip, broccoli, boiled potatoes & a yorkshire pudding .. oh and an ocean of gravy) - pork, beef, chicken fish or vegetarian nut-loaf. I had the pork roast and though the meat was cooked quite well, I was very underwhelmed with the pork crackling provided. I had an itty-bitty square of pork crackling, it was so miniscule that it just wasn't worth it. Because we were a fairly largish group (10 adults, 2 kids) the service was a tad slow between courses. And for the mains the 2 kids were served last. Generally this isn't a good idea, as kids can get rather cranky if not fed, but thankfully the kids this time round were pretty good, nibbling other people's food until their actual meals came out. Overall the place is pretty good, price was very decent and the service was rather pleasant. I would like to come back one more time, not on a Sunday, to see what they are like. I really wanted their Beef Bourguignon, but sadly it was unavailable on a Sunday.

One of my favourite places to eat. This historical old ballroom from a bygone era has been turned…read moreinto a great restaurant and bar. The food is British, international dishes made with good ingredients. There is something for everyone and priced to cater for mixed budgets Service is professional and knowledgable. If you are looking for a Great place for afternoon tea you can't go wrong here, homemade delights served on odd bone china - you can even go for the champagne tea. If you are looking for a special venue for any kind of celebration you can't go wrong at Grand Cafe, with all its history and modern twists it suits people of all ages.

Came for the 5-7pm After Work Club drink specials, stayed for the ambience and live band…read moreperformance (the Pocket Rockers) that we did not expect! The circular sofa seats were perfect for our group of 4, and the staff were friendly and welcoming! We enjoyed going ham the dance floor space that was aptly placed in front of the music stage! While I myself am not a sports fan, my friends enjoyed positioning of the sport tellies that allowed them to watch while still maintaining banter on the table.

Fab, fab fab! We always go here for something to eat when visiting the New Forest. It is attached…read moreto the garden centre in the tiny and wonderful village of Beaulieu where the ponies roam freely! The food is fresh, tasty and plentiful and I would definitely recommend a visit for breakfast or lunch. They won me over by having gluten free bread and soya milk which is unfortunately still a rarity in small country villages. It is very family friendly and seems popular with locals and tourists, therefore it is always busy but we've never had to wait for a table.

Won't cater for anyone who has alternative dietary requirements (basically told to go elsewhere)…read more Totally unhelpful - no modifying their 'options'. If I was running a catering 'service', I would be bending over backwards to provide my customers with a top quality, friendly, welcoming service that everyone raves about. So it's the place to be, that everyone wants to go to. Not just turning people away, so they have to give bad reviews on here to warn others and thus lose trade. But hey what would I know - I know won't be going back there for sure.

This is the first cute looking cafe as you walk into the rather Yelp bereft Lyndhurst, as we know…read morecute. It's located on the edge of the town close to the public car parking. We were looking for somewhere interesting and calorific pre hike around the new forest and this little place fit the bill. My partner had clotted cream and scones while I had a cheese and ham omelette. The omelette had good large chunks of ham and generous helpings of cheese while the scones/clotted cream were nice and traditional. The value was also pretty good though overall the food was not out of the ordinary. There are plenty of other options in the town though the willow tree provides good service and great value food whilst also being quiet. The service was fast and the servers friendly perfect for a pre hike feast! A solid three stars, bordering on four.