Avoid like the plague. The best thing about this place is the food, which is terminally average…read more The decor is dismal, the service is mediocre, and whatever charm it may have had in the 1980s has long since vanished. We visited because we'd seen a nice-looking ad in a "Visit the New Forest"-type brochure. But we were deeply disappointed. The decor is gloomy, and the massive teddy bear in the window was probably cute when originally bought but is now just a bit mangy. There's a weird system of attracting the attention of waiting staff by hanging a small wooden teddy on a pole on your table - an explanatory note on the door gives instructions, but there's no real reason for it and if anything it makes the staff less attentive. They don't make eye contact with customers easily. We had some sympathy for them though - they are dolled up in an almost 'Allo 'Allo-style get-up with silly headdresses and aprons. Some explanation may be found in the personality of the manager, who at one point burst out of the kitchen, patronised a teenage boy who had come through to ask whether his family's ice creams were on the way, and didn't wait for an answer to his question "is anybody waiting?" (which we were). He seemed more interested in talking loudly and ignorantly about hospitality than actually doing any, and certainly didn't create a good impression for customers or role model for his staff. When our order arrived, we were still unimpressed. A banana milkshake was mainly warm froth; the cafe latte was metallic and tasted suspiciously like Kenco; the treacle tart was doughy and unappealing and the carrot cake appeared to have had a bite taken out of it before it got to us. So much for an afternoon tea. Anyway, the details are mostly by-the-by. The upshot is that Brockenhurst is a beautiful little town, so don't ruin it with a visit to this shabby, poorly-run, unimaginative and slightly creepy little disappointment.

The Brock and Bruin is situated in Brookley Road Brockenhurst. There is a small car park at the…read moreback, and a public car park on the other side of the road. If you a teddy bear addict stop here. They have many examples for sale. It is a busy café serving above average meals. A lot of the food is made in their own kitchen. It is the sort of place where you can just have a cup of coffee or a tasty lunch, or an afternoon cream tea. The staff are friendly, and there always is a good atmosphere.

Came here for brunch. 3 floors of seating - find a table, remember your table number, order at the…read morecounter and they bring your food and drink to your table. Great food, amazing coffee, friendly staff, cozy seating. We ordered: - smoked salmon, scrambled egg, avo on sourdough toast: large portions, creamy and fluffy eggs. My boyfriend was very pleased with his order. - sourdough eggy bread with bacon and avo: it's like a savory French toast with fresh thyme, English style bacon, and there's little roasted tomatoes. I loved this dish!! So so good. - raspberry and Mango smoothie made with apple juice: huge glass, mostly raspberry (I prefer mostly mango) but nice and fresh - iced coffee: made with avo (I know, and it works) and maple syrup. I was curious and it didn't disappoint! I loved that it wasn't served with ice so it didn't dilute. It was smooth, frothy, and just sweet enough without being sickly. Best iced coffee I've had in a very long time! Great value for money, I totally recommend if you're in the area.

This branch is tucked away and quiet peaceful. If your looking for a nice quiet Italian then here…read moreis a good choice. The menu is quiet extensive and authentic too, the prices are not to bad either. The whole experience was fairly pleasant and the food was to be recommended. Somewhere to consider for a nice night out with friends thats not going to break the bank.

A nice big breakfast here and the service is quick. The quality of the bacon and sausages is not…read moreanywhere need as good as Moreton's but still good for a hangover cure. The coffee is of the instant type but fine for what is. A good breakfast for the money but just missing those touches that would make it extra special.

Located in the heart of Totton in Commercial Road this traditional Fish and Chip shop really is a…read moreplace to get some comfort food. The staff are friendly but sometimes difficult to understand. The food is lovely and competitively priced. Worth a try of you are in the area!

Nice seating both inside and out, depending upon the weather. We sat outside last night. Had glass…read moreof house red and pint of Peroni. Shared the double pepperoni pizza with hot and sweet peppers. Very good. Meatball appetizer was ok. Sauce good. Meatballs a bit will done. I had steak and rocket salad which was a good portion with a decent amount of medium rare sliced steak. Hubby had chicken with spinach and mushrooms. Very good sauce. All in all a nice experience. Can't say much for service since they just seat you, bring food and take away dishes. Perfunctory.

If you fancy a night out dressed to kill, this might be the place for you…read more A slightly upmarket restaurant, I think you need to book here. The price list is around £20 an entree, which for these parts and this type of restaurant is about right. The entrance is very stylish with a sweeping staircase. Staff are elegantly attired. There is an out side seating area for coffees etc, but so far have not seen any one using it. Parking can be tricky in Wimborne

We spent the night prior to leaving out of the port in Southampton. It was during the heatwave, so…read morewere very relived to find our room had AC! No complaints with the room and the staff were very welcoming and kind. The food and drinks were pricey, but frankly, everything is right now, so we weren't surprised! Even in the extreme heat, the courtyard was lovely.

Stayed in guest rooms for a few nights, so reviewing that. Great location. Easy access to shops and…read moreplaces for breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff. There were a few housekeeping issues in our room that were fixed straight away. Clean and spacious rooms. No frills. Shower is terrible. Almost a dribble. All in all a value for money place to stay.

This is an interesting place located in the heart of Frome. It has lots of units within one…read morebuilding selling different things. There are some gorgeous paintings, jewellery and ceramics. It always seems quite quiet but every time that I go here I buy something! There is a cafe which serves homecooked food for lunches and hot drinks and cakes throughout the day. Not your regular kind of shop and well worth a look if you are in the area.

The Black Swan Arts Centre contains a craft shop, cafe, changing exhibitions of art and craftwork…read moreas well as some working studios of local craftspeople where you can watch them at work. It is a fascinating place to visit and great to see so much local talent and beautiful works of art. The craft shop has a wide range of unique and unusual gifts from a few pounds up to ..well, more substantial prices! There are always some mesmorising investments pieces to be found but even if you do not have cash to splash, drink in the inspiration and quality workmanship then find yourself a smaller but still gorgeous trinket! Great cafe here as well for coffee and cake or a pleasant lunch. Finish off your visit with a look round the current exhibition and if you are lucky some craftspeople will be at work in their studios for you to see the magic take shape!